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KATE'S IN LABOR: Duchess of Cambridge rushed to London hospital as Prince William, world anticipate birth of royal baby

The British royal family is on the verge of expanding. Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, has gone into labor and been rushed to a London hospital ahead of what may be one of the most anticipated births in world history. read full story »

Prince William and Kate Middleton already have practice being parents

Need proof that Kate and Wills will make picture-perfect parents? Just take a look at our adorable roundup of the royal couple hanging out with their youngest fans …

SEE one man's STUNNING weight loss transformation as a new study reveals where in the nation you'll find the skinniest men

“A casting director told me I would spend my career typecast as the ‘funny, fat sidekick’ unless I lost weight,” said David Singletary, 30. “Where I grew up, it’s okay to have extra pounds. It means someone’s lovin’ you, cooking for you at home.”

39-year-old man hospitalized after SURVIVING five-story plunge from a Manhattan apartment

The man jumped from a seventh-floor window just after 10 a.m. but landed on a second-floor balcony of a building on Second Ave. in Turtle Bay, cops said.

Father-of-five who disappeared and was declared dead shows up 16 years later with gay lover

A deeply religious father of five, who struggled with his sexuality, was pronounced dead after disappearing on a business trip 22 years ago. Then he turned up one day at his family's doorstep with a male lover.

FIVE HOUR NAP: Red Sox' Mike Napoli homers in 11th inning sink Yankees deep into the night

The Yankees’ planned second-half climb into playoff position may have veered off course during their three days here.

Yankees' Alex Rodriguez has MRI, reveals Grade 1 quad strain as comeback is derailed

Alex Rodriguez’s 2013 return to pinstripes hit a brick wall Sunday, and now the question is not whether the troubled Yankee superstar will play for the Bombers this season, but if he’ll ever suit up for the club again.

PHOTOS: Chic Kate Middleton's best royal maternity style moments

As the world waits to see what the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge will wear next, take a look back at some of her most memorable maternity wear moments ...

Oasis rocker's wife flees scandal, takes kids to Orlando

'We can’t allow him to take racial profiling to the national level': Minority groups rally against Ray Kelly becoming Homeland Security chief

Minority law enforcement groups excoriated the NYPD commissioner for stop-and-frisk policy and the Muslim surveillance program. In an interview last week, Obama said Kelly would be 'very well qualified.'

LUPICA: Be afraid of NYC minus NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly

What smart people ought to realize is that there has never been a better partnership between a mayor and a police commissioner in all of New York City history, one about to end.

GRIM WEEKEND IN CHICAGO: Weekend shootings kill six, leave 17 wounded as summer violence continues

So far this year, 232 have been killed in the city. 'Please, we gotta stop the killing, we have to stop, we have to stop!' Juannake Kenney said during a press conference, one day after her 6-year-old was shot.

Michigan governor says Detroit bankrupcy was right choice: 'We looked through every other viable option'

It wasn't easy making Detroit the largest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy, but it was the right decision, Rick Snyder said as he, the city's mayor and its emergency manager made the talk show rounds.

TERROR PLUNGE: Tractor-trailer sends Maryland woman's car flying off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge – but she survives after plummeting 40 feet down into the water

Morgan Jade Lake, 22, was battered but not seriously injured when her vehicle went shooting 40 feet over the side of the bridge.

Florida linebacker Antonio Morrison arrested after barking at police dog

The Florida linebacker was arrested and charged with barking at a police dog and resisting arrest following a run-in with cops outside an after-hours club in Gainesville.

'I said he should never have got married': Family says ex-Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is 'just too wild'

Rocker Liam Gallagher’s family is blaming the former Oasis frontman for fathering a love child and cheating on his wife, Canadian singer and actress Nicole Appleton.

John McCain calls Rolling Stone cover with Dzhokar Tsarnaev 'stupid' and 'inappropriate'

Sen. John McCain blasted Rolling Stone magazine for its cover featuring believed Boston bomber Dzhokar Tsarnaev.

School lunch program in India where 23 were poisoned lacked oversight to check if food was stored carefully or cooked properly

Although it is the first such disaster in the "midday meal" that feeds 120 million, a Reuters review shows officials have long ignored warnings of the lack of oversight and accountability in the program.

Despite public outcry after Zimmerman verdict, repeal of Stand Your Ground laws unlikely

At least 22 states have laws similar to that in Florida, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Many are conservative and lean toward laws that defend gun owners' rights.

Why Obama decided to comment on Trayvon Martin murder case

Before addressing the Trayvon Martin murder case acquittal with the nation, President Obama discussed the trial with his family and top advisers.

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Everyone likes 'em hot! FDNY's Calendar of Heroes for 2014 is about to go on sale

Brace yourselves, ladies: New York’s Bravest and buffest are igniting the city’s next big heat wave.

Former Auburn basketball player Korvotney Barber dies in drowning accident: police

The 26-year-old went missing on Saturday night, the Birmingham News reported, and was last seen around 7 p.m. in the waters off the coast of Panama City Beach.

Israeli and Palestinian officials skeptical of upcoming Mideast peace talks announced by John Kerry

The sides inched Sunday toward what may be the first significant negotiations in five years, but both remained skeptical they would yield progress.

'A hot summer's day should not make a commuter's schedule go off the rails': Schumer demands feds analyze and fix heat-related commuting woes

The feds should investigate a series of hot-weather breakdowns on the region's rail systems that have stranded thousands of commuters, Sen. Chuck Schumer said on Sunday.

Bloomberg says violent crime still going down in city: 'Every borough has gotten far safer'

There were 168 murders through July 14 — down from 235 over the same period last year. And shootings fell from 763 to 545.

Last-minute challenge to Eliot Spitzer's petitions for NYC controller withdrawn

E. O'Brien Murray has withdrawn his objection to Eliot Spitzer's petitions for controller for financial reasons.

‘Jealous’ beau kills girlfriend, a female civilian employee of NYPD, and stuff her body into a garbage can in their Bronx apartment

Cops took the victim’s 52-year-old common-law husband into custody. He is expected to be charged, police sources said.

Belgium's new King Philippe I speaks to cultural divide

Belgians shouted “Long live the king” Sunday to welcome their new monarch to the throne on a sunny national holiday.

John Boehner won't take stance on immigration: 'My job in this process is to facilitate a discussion and to facilitate a process'

House Speaker John Boehner flat-out refuses to say whether he supports a path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants.

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'Everything was consensual,' claims man accused of raping 16-year-old sex worker, tossing her off Brooklyn roof

Antonio Owensford, 26, was held without bail on 20 criminal charges that included predatory sexual assault and attempted murder for the brutal Friday morning encounter in East New York.

EXCLUSIVE: Explorers raise silver fortune from WW II-era merchant ship sunk by Nazi U-Boat — valuing more than $35 million

The mournful tale of the SS Gairsoppa — sunk by a German U-boat, 84 people killed, its fortune in silver bars forever lost to the Atlantic Ocean — stood unchanged for seven decades, until now.

Wait, my money's in there! Refrigerator hauled to scrap yard holds a couple's cache of cash

A worker at a Queens scrap yard discovered a bunch of dough inside a dumped refrigerator — the kind that’s green and far more valuable than flour.

Family of 5 shot in Brooklyn in retaliation after victim went to the cops about a milkshake thrown in her face, friends say

Five people were shot when a gunman opened fire on a family near a Brooklyn, N.Y., park Saturday — and some friends suggested the gunplay was retaliation because one of the victims had gone to the cops about a milkshake tossed in his daughter’s face.

Man busted in killing, dismembering of cross-dressing male prostitute

A Philadelphia man was arrested for murdering a cross-dressing male prostitute and dumping his body parts in a vacant lot, sources say. Charles Sargent, 43, thought he had sexual relations with a female hooker and allegedly grew enraged after he found out that she was actually a man.

PICTURED: Mother who plunged to her death on Texas Six Flags roller coaster as two children watched in horror

A Texas mother plummeted to her death from a Six Flags rollercoaster as her children completed the ride in horror Friday evening, witnesses said.

Suicide attempt in San Diego mistaken for Comic-Con marketing ploy

San Diego police rushed to help a woman whose suicide attempt on Thursday was initially mistaken for a Comic-Con marketing ploy.

Geraldo's selfie: '70 is the new 50'

Principal Luis Torres almost didn’t make it off the streets — and now he helps kids like him

A big-hearted Bronx, N.Y., elementary school principal is lifting up his entire community — starting with his students — earning him a nomination for a Hometown Heroes in Education award.

BAD SIGN: Dwyane Wade’s ex-wife claims NBA star owes her 'quite a large sum of money' and left her homeless & humiliated

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade’s ex-wife says she is homeless because he dropped the ball as a family man. "He owes me quite a large sum of money," said Siohvaughn Funches, camped outside the Daley Center in Chicago Friday.

Baghdad car bombs, other Iraq attacks kill 46 in coordinated attacks

A coordinated wave of seven car bombs tore through bustling commercial streets Saturday night in Shiite areas of Baghdad, part of a relentless wave of violence that killed at least 46 inside and outside the capital. The car bombs detonated after the iftar meal that breaks the daily fast of the holy month of Ramadan.

‘My son died without even knowing who his killer is’: Trayvon Martin’s mother appears at vigil with Jay Z, Beyonce as New Yorkers call for justice

Platinum-selling power couple Jay Z and Beyonce appeared Saturday at a “Justice for Trayvon Martin” vigil after the slain teen’s mother proclaimed her son’s innocence.

Man dies after beer chugging contest

A beer drinking contest in Spain ended in tragedy on Wednesday when the champ dropped dead shortly after his victory. Joaquin Alcaraz Gracia reportedly chugged six liters in 20 minutes to win the trophy at a festival in Spain’s Murcia region.

Tao melts heart of Jackman's 'Wolverine'

California mother arrested after son, 10, found shackled

A 37-year-old California mother of three was arrested after her 10-year-old son was discovered with a chain wrapped multiple times around his ankles and secured with a padlock, police said.

Pope expected to draw one million youth to Brazil for World Youth Day

Before his big trip to Brazil, Pope Francis made an impromptu prayer stop at St. Mary Major basilica on Saturday—catching his faithful off guard but leaving no one too shocked. The leader of the Catholic Church slipped in through a side door and spent more than half an hour in silent prayer on his knees in front of an icon of the Madonna.

Colorado gun-rights activist says Mayor Bloomberg is politicizing Aurora movie theater massacre with vigil

“Mayor Bloomberg is using this tragedy and walking all over graves to get to the microphone,” said Dudley Brown, executive director of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners.

Raissman: Mets don't need Harvey to be the next A-Rod

Matt Harvey says he wants to be like Derek Jeter . He’s acting more like Alex Rodriguez , which is the last thing the Mets, desperate for a positive image, need.

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Harper: Needled in every direction, A-Rod may opt for exit strategy

Whether it is convenient timing for Alex Rodriguez or simply revealing of the state of his body, the quadriceps strain that showed up on an MRI on Sunday is more reason than ever to believe that A-Rod will never play for the Yankees again.

U.S. easily disposes of El Salvador in Gold Cup quarters

Clarence Goodson and Joe Corona scored during an eight-minute span of the first half, and the United States cruised past El Salvador 5-1 Sunday to advance to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

A-Quad! Comeback to Yanks delayed after MRI reveals strain

Alex Rodriguez was not in the lineup Sunday for Triple-A Scranton, instead ordered by the Yankees to head back to New York for an MRI on the tight left quad that forced him to serve as the DH rather than play third base Saturday night.

British Open Insider: Lefty eases Open sores with win at Muirfield

Phil Mickelson turned his heartbreak at the U.S. Open into ecstasy at Muirfield. “It’s a huge difference in emotions, as you can imagine,” he said Sunday. “And being so down after the U.S. Open, to come back and use it as motivation, to use it as a springboard to push me a little bit extra to work harder, to come out on top really feels amazing,” he said.

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HOUSE of HORRORS: Houston man, 31, charged with luring four middle-aged men into dungeon-like garage where they were were starved while he cashed in their welfare checks for nearly a DECADE

A 31-year-old man faces two counts of injury to the elderly after authorities found four malnourished individuals in the dungeon-like garage of a Houston house. Walter Renard Jones, is being held without bond in the Harris County Jail.

HELEN THOMAS DIES: Pioneer for women in journalism grilled NINE presidents as White House reporter

Helen Thomas, a pioneer for women in journalism and an irrepressible White House correspondent, has died. She was 92.

Hamill: The legacy of a Bronx-born war hero, a grandpa

The funereal skies over the Catskills swelled with rain as I followed my GPS south to Queens from my son’s Cooperstown baseball tournament.

Prison guard who had baby with cop killer Ronell Wilson said she suspected he was using her, shock court papers show

The prison guard who was knocked up by cop killer Ronell Wilson suspected he might have been using her, court papers unsealed Friday say.

Gov. Cuomo jokes Mayor Bloomberg may be in too deep on upcoming Adirondack rafting race

The great Adirondack Challenge raft race between Bloomberg and Gov. Cuomo isn’t until Monday but Cuomo is already talking smack on the radio.

Secretary of State John Kerry brings Israelis and Palestinians together for new peace talks

Israeli and Palestinian officials agreed Friday to take another step toward peace talks in the strife-torn region, Secretary of State John Kerry announced.

Heidi Klum goes topless in Bora Bora

‘You deserve to see me suffer’: New Jersey man apologizes to family of teen he killed 23 years ago in attempt to cover up burglary after he’s sentenced to 30 years in prison

A guilt-ridden New Jersey man who confessed to murdering a teen 23 years ago was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Friday.

Family of 5 shot in Brooklyn in retaliation after victim went to the cops about a milkshake thrown in her face, friends say

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Army of women (and some men) in brightly colored bras raise awareness for breast cancer with New York's first-ever MoonWalk

About 1,500 people turned out for New York’s first ever MoonWalk, an overnight jaunt to raise breast-cancer awareness based at Randall's Island.

METROPOLIS MEETS GOTHAM: Superman and Batman will meet in 'Man of Steel' sequel — but who will play Batman?

Warner Brothers announced Saturday at San Diego Comic Con that the studio would be bringing its two biggest superheroes — Superman and Batman — together for the first time onto the big screen.

A NOT-SO PHANTOM MENACE: Real-life set of Anakin Skywalker’s ‘Star Wars’ home threatened by gigantic sand dune in Tunisia

George Lucas placed the city of Mos Espa on the fictional planet of Tatooine, but the real-life Mos Espa movie set is still blistering away in a Tunisian desert near the town of Tozeur.

A ONE-MAN ARMY: Ex-N.J. trooper's book tells of taking down the Genovese crime family and alerting cops about plot to assassinate Rudy Giuliani

Mike Russell has quite a story to tell in “Undercover Cop: How I Brought Down the Real-Life Sopranos.” The former New Jersey state trooper unleashed hell on the mob in the form of 200 cops who took down 45 wiseguys.

A LEGEND IN THE RAIN: Diana Ross packed Central Park on this day 30 years ago — until a downpour altered history

Diana Ross sang for 45 minutes until the show had to be stopped and she made a dicey escape after promising to return the next day even without advanced approval from the Parks Department or her record company. But she kept her promise.

VACATION NIGHTMARE: Brooklyn professor recalls terrifying tale of nearly being raped and hacked to pieces by machete-wielding maniac in Jamaica

Veronica Cassidy thought vacationing with her boyfriend Shane O’Connor to a remote villa off the beaten path would be a quiet, relaxing experience — until things took a dark and horrifying turn.

Five Democratic mayoral candidates 'humbled' by conditions after spending night in Harlem housing project

Slightly bleary eyed, the city’s Democratic mayoral wannabes emerged Sunday from their public housing sleepover humbled by what they saw and vowing to make things better.

LET'S REMEMBER THE DAY DIFFERENTLY: Aurora survivors get married on one-year anniversary of 'Dark Knight' massacre

Coloradans looked for ways to heal as they mark the anniversary of the Aurora movie theater massacre with a city-sponsored "Day of Remembrance."

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Queen Elizabeth to Kate Middleton's baby: Arrive already!

Queen Elizabeth can’t wait to be a great-grandmum.

Kate Middleton told to stay out of the sun

The sun worshipper Duchess was ordered by her doctors to avoid the rays during the home stretch of her pregnancy.

Confidenti@l: Peter Bogdanovich, ailing? It could be misdirection

He's is being fiercely protected on the set of “Squirrels to the Nuts,” which he is currently directing in New York — but it may be a ploy to save money on set, sources exclusively tell Confidenti@l.

'The Conjuring' creeps past 'Despicable Me 2' to top the box-office

The horror movie scared off the competition in its opening weekend.

FDNY's Calendar of Heroes for 2014 is about to go on sale

Brace yourselves, ladies: New York’s Bravest and buffest are igniting the city’s next big heat wave.

Doutzen Kroes is looking Grand

Supermodels, they're just like us: They wait for trains at Grand Central!

SEE IT: 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' trailer debuts at Comic-Con

The cast of “The Hunger Games” is making its Comic-Con debut, along with the trailer for “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and Lenny Kravitz were among the film’s stars who watched the trailer for the first time Saturday with more than 6,000 dedicated fans.

'Avengers' sequel title revealed at Comic-Con

Ticket-buyers, assemble! Marvel Studios dropped a Gamma-bomb sized spoiler.

Lauryn Hill thanks fans for support from jail

Hill wrote a letter thanking fans for their 'letters of concern and well wishes.'

Chris Froome is second British cyclist in a row to win Tour de France

In two years, Britain has had two different winners.

PHOTOS: Kate Upton hits beach for 'Other Woman' photo shoot

Check out these famous actors and actresses in action.

HOLY TOMATOES! Brooklyn hosts first NYC Tomato Battle

Thousands pelted each other - covering all head-to-toe in tomato pulp.

Have mercy! John Stamos’ ‘Full House’ band Jesse & the Rippers reunite

Bob Saget and Lori Loughlin also made cameos during the Rippers' performance.

Confidenti@l: Italian film and music festival a total flop

They were handing out awards like candy in Ischia.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson marries Justin Mikita

"Modern Family" star Jesse Tyler Ferguson is a married man! The actor said "I do" on Saturday to longtime love Justin Mikita in a Manhattan ceremony officiated by playwright Tony Kushner, the actors rep confirmed to People magazine.

ONE WITH NATURE: Check out these incredible bodypainting shots

Artist Johannes Stoetter uses the human body as his canvas and then disguises his art in nature. Check out some of the best human camouflage out there ...

PHOTOS: Detroit's transformation into U.S.'s 'most miserable city'

Scenes from Motor City show how the city has struggled.

Cincinnati Zoo to mate rhino brother, sister

With the survival of a species on the line, Cincinnati Zoo scientists are hoping to mate their lone female Sumatran rhino with her little brother.

‘Glee’ creator: Lea Michele decided show’s future

The creator of ‘Glee’ also revealed that the new season will include a tribute to Monteith, before the show takes another hiatus to determine what happens next.

Stunning photos taken from all corners of the world

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Bruce Lee exhibit opens in Hong Kong

The late superstar Bruce Lee is best-known for the kung fu skills he displayed in his movies, but his daughter hopes that more people take the effort to understand his teachings and life philosophy.

Kanye may face felony for skirmish

The case against the rapper has reportedly been transferred to a robbery unit, where prosecutors would likely go after the more serious charge.

Justin, JAY Z perform at Yankee Stadium

The musical bromance of the year reached a high-fiving peak when Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake hooked up for a show Friday at Yankee Stadium.

‘Veronica Mars’ movie trailer debuts at Comic-Con

Marshmallows, rejoice! The first look at the crowd-funded "Veronica Mars" movie debuted at San Diego's Comic-Con convention on Friday.

'Sister, Sister' star: 'I was a 29-year-old virgin'

This sister is a one man only kind of gal.

Confidenti@l: Lamar Odom teammate has his back

Basketball stud and Kardashian sidekick Lamar Odom has a defender.

Doubt on blockbusters

The blockbuster model may be nearing a tipping point after films like “The Lone Ranger” and “Pacific Rim” tanked.

What does your favorite ice cream say about you?

Your favorite ice cream flavor could say more about your personality than you think.

'TomKat Project' play on couch-bouncing, Scientology-laced relationship

Thanks to the magic of the stage, TomKat is back.

'Color Purple' defends Oprah slam

Rae Dawn Chong says N-word comment against the talk queen was taken out of context.

PHOTOS: Trim Jenna Dewan-Tatum steps out after giving birth

She showed off her post-baby body on set of her TV show, 'The Witches of East End.'

SEE IT: Ryan Reynolds gets drenched on 'Late Night'

Ryan Reynolds joined Jimmy Fallon Thursday night, and got a face full of water for his trouble.

Nude models bare all in sexy new Fiat ad

In case you’ve missed the memo: Fiat is sexy!

Demi Lovato on Cory Monteith: 'He didn't choose to die'

X Factor judge Demi Lovato is among the many stars grieving the "Glee" star's death.

Former 'Game of Thrones' star banned from bar for 'rowdy' behavior: report

Sean Bean apparently lost his head one too many times.

PHOTOS: Inside the Boston bombing manhunt

New images show Dzhokhar Tsarnaev as his final standoff came to an end in Watertown, Mass.

REVIEW: ‘R.I.P.D.’ is D.O.A.

Even Jeff Bridges can't raise the pulse on this bomb.

Rihanna goes granny chic

One shade of gray is the latest fashion statement by the singer.

'Casino Royale' actor found dead by cliff

Paul Bhattacharjee was found dead by cliffs near a seaside resort sixty miles south of London.

Which actress has these amazing Comic-Con nails?

This teen star was perfectly polished when she swung by San Diego to promote a new flick.

Moonshine moves out of the hills and on to the shelves in Georgia

Discovery’s ‘Moonshiners’ star Tim Smith has launched a moonshine brand.

PHOTOS: Celeb engagement rings

Can you stand the glare? Stars like Behati Prinsloo show us their blinding bling.

NHL reaches deal to send its players to Olympics

The deal means the NHL will break from Feb. 9 until Feb. 26.

PHOTOS: Celebrity mug shots

Ex-"America's Next Top Model" finalist is the latest celeb to be on the wrong side of the law.

Yum! Hotels feed into cronut craze

In-house pastry chefs from around the world are recreating the hybrid ‘cronut’ for their guests.

PHOTOS: Slim fast! Jenna Dewan-Tatum shows off post-baby body

Hollywood moms before & after giving birth

Leah Remini's sister reveals why actress left Scientology

Sister says Remini questioned Tom Cruise's 'weird' relationship with the organization's bigwigs.

PHOTOS: British Open weekend

Follow the journeys of top golfers like Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson at the British Open.

Amanda's lawyers in push to help her avoid the slammer

The actress is close to a no-jail deal to avoid trial in her year-old California DUI case.

REVIEW: "Rebel" starts out interesting and gets even better

'Rebel' chronicles the life of female Confederate soldier turned Union spy

Liberace ex jailed for identity theft

An ex-lover of Liberace, Scott Thorson, 54, who was the subject of a recent HBO film was sentenced to probation on identify theft charges.

'Family Guy,' 'Simpsons' worlds colliding

"The Simpsons" and "Family Guy" are planning a crossover episode where the families will meet.

Emma: 'I can't say I'm never going to mess up'

Before her domestic violence arrest, she had warned her good girl image wasn't all it was cracked up to be.

PHOTOS: Derelict scenes from 'miserable' Motor City

Detroit was named he most miserable city in the U.S. Here is a look back on how Detroit has struggled.

Lea Michele planning Cory Monteith memorial: report

In the wake of Cory Monteith's untimely death, all eyes have been on his grieving girlfriend.

A TRUE ACE: 'House of Cards' makes Emmy history

The political intrigue saga received a best drama series nomination.

Half of Americans admit they've spied on their lover

Survey finds that 55% of Americans confessed to snooping on their partner in some way.

Zachary Quinto, Jonathan Groff split: report

The couple have reportedly pulled the plug on their relationship due to distance and conflicting work skeds.

PHOTOS: Detroit's Cass Technical: From thriving high school to ghost town

Superimposed images show how Cass Technical High School in Detroit, a building built in 1917, turned into a ghost town.

Video games selling like hotcakes in Steam-y sale

Every year, video game company Valve holds a massive 11-day sale on its digital distribution system Steam.

SEE IT: First look at Jamie Foxx as Electro in 'Amazing Spider-Man 2'

Comic book fans, get ready for a shock. The first clip teaser from "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" is out, and it features a first look of Jamie Foxx as the super-charged villain Electro.

Randy Travis' younger brother busted for meth

As the singer recovers from stroke and congestive heart failure, his younger brother is in an N.C. jail.

Is Mary-Louise Parker quitting acting?

The "Weeds" and "Red 2" star says she's "almost done" acting because people are too mean.

PHOTOS: See who got nominated for an Emmy Award

The nominations for the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards are in.

PHOTOS: High alert! London on royal baby watch

The media and well-wishers have been waiting with bated breath for Kate Middleton to give birth.

How to eat well at fast food restaurants

Pulling up to the drive-thru at your favorite fast-food joint doesn't have to make a major dent in your diet.

44th annual San Diego Comic-Con kicks off

"Catching Fire," "Captain America" and "Amazing Spider-Man 2" among films set to make a splash.

What to eat to beat the heat

It's always important to stay hydrated, and some of that hydration can come from fruits and veggies.

Nominees react to Emmy Awards honors

TV stars from Kerry Washington to Kevin Spacey react to their Emmy nods.

Johnny Depp, Amber Heard take his kids to Japan

Heard joined Depp and his two children on a quick trip to Japan this week.

Jennifer Hudson sends message on gun-themed shirt

Hudson posted a photo of herself on Instagram wearing a shirt that spelled the word 'love' in guns.

'Smile!': Heidi wows in jaw-dropping topless photo

Heidi Klum has never shied away from showing some skin.

PHOTOS: South Africa celebrates as Mandela turns 95

Well-wishers gathered at Mediclinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria to honor Mandela's birthday.

PHOTOS: Jennifer Aniston sports short, frizzy bob on set

Stars seem to sport a different hairstyle every day of the week.

'Glee' stars reunite after Cory Monteith’s shocking death

Cast members got together for a somber brunch on Tuesday.

Kelly Ripa to co-host swanky charity sale in the Hamptons

Who wears short shorts? Not Kelly Ripa’s 12-year-old daughter Lola.

Queen to Kate's unborn baby: Arrive already!

Queen Elizabeth can’t wait to be a great-grandmum and is already giving marching orders to Prince William’s as-yet unborn heir.

LOOSE LIPS: Bar Refaeli kisses female friend

The supermodel posted a photo of her smooching Israeli pal.

Kenneth Giordano, giant of Bronx jazz scene, dies

Giordano's Willie’s Steakhouse became the home of Bronx’ Latin jazz scene in the 1990s.

CONFIDENTI@L: Chris is Rockin' a reality TV film with Rosario Dawson

Chris Rock is up to his old tricks again.

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Incredible celebrity engagement rings

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Bodypainted models become one with nature

Becoming one with nature takes on new meaning in these incredible bodypainting snaps. Artist Johannes Stoetter uses the human body as his canvas and then disguises his art in nature. Check out some of the best human camouflage out there ...

Abs-olutely hot! Stomachs of the stars

These celebrities aren't just pretty faces... they've got miraculous midsections as well!

Hollywood moms before and after baby

Don't hate on them because they're famous. And rich. Hate on them because they look so darn good so soon after having kids.

Celebrities over 40

These stars make 40 (and even 50!) look like the new 20. Check out who's been drinking from Hollywood's fountain of youth.

H'wood hair chameleons

Some are hitting the (dye) bottle, others are chopping it off. It's hard to keep up in Hollywood, where stars seem to sport a different hairstyle every day of the week. From tiny trims to full blown hair transformations, check out the range of looks for these celebrity hair chameleons ...

Marlin, the Kennedy yacht, through the years

The Prince of Camelot had his very own floating paradise, the Marlin, which he docked in the Nantucket Sound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts throughout the 1950s and 1960s. The Marlin, which was donated in 1970 by the Kennedy family to a Florida auction, recently resurfaced in 2013, with more of the Kennedy clan aboard ...

Celebs gone grizzly

These Hollywood hunks are hiding their sexy faces beneath some serious facial fuzz.

Kate Upton: Curves ahead

Kate Upton is taking the fashion industry by storm with her voluptuous curves and girl-next-door appeal. And now she's headed to Hollywood, starring in 'The Other Woman'.

Celebrities wearing one-piece swimsuits

Who says you need to don an itty bitty two-piece to look and feel sexy on the beach? See which stars are ditching their bikinis for more classic one-piece swimsuits -- and look hot doing it.

Fashion faceoff: Who wore it better?

It's a star's worst nightmare: Someone else is wearing the exact same dress ... and they look better in it! Though there are many designers and dresses in Hollywood to go around, sometimes stars get caught going for the same look. While their stylist may be getting the boot for such a serious flub, for the rest of us, it's a great opportunity to sit back, relax and decide who wore it better.

Famous Scientologists

Tom Cruise and John Travolta are just a few of the high-profile stars involved with Scientology. Here are some others.

Celebs who wear underwear as outerwear

The reason it's called underwear is because you're supposed to wear it on the INSIDE of your clothing. Check out celebs who've decided to flip flop their blouses for bras and their pants for panties.

Amazing Animal Kingdom oddities

Are these the strangest animals you've ever seen?

Worst celebrity hair days of all time

Sure, celebs have access to the ritziest hair salons in the country, but somehow the rich and famous still manage to have bad hair days.

Celebs' dramatic weight losses & gains for roles

From Robert De Niro's dramatic weight gain for 'Raging Bull' to Matthew McConaughey's intense loss for 'The Dallas Buyer's Club,' check out celebrities who've shocked us with their shape-shifting ways.

Celebrity wardrobe malfunctions

Ahh, wardrobe malfunctions ... Thanks to shoddy manufacturing, clumsiness and the advent of spaghetti straps, nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

Stars n' stripes: Celebs wearing their American pride

Do you love America? Of course you do. So do these celebrities.

Kate Moss photos up for Christie's auction

Kate Moss has been a prolific figure in the modeling world since the '90s, and now some of the most iconic -- and scandalous-- photos of the supermodel will be going up for auction at Christie's in London come the fall. Check out the collection of stunning photos.

Celebrity teeth makeovers

They may look good now, but at one point, these celebrities weren't picture perfect when it came to their pearly whites.

Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2013

There were no shortage of celebrities hitting up the City of Light to check out the hottest designer runway shows for Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. Check out the fashion highs and lows and see which stars sat front row.

Celebrity baby bumps

Baby bumps never go out of style among the celebrity set. See which stars are expecting and who's showing off the bump.

Tennis fashion through the years

From ankle-length skirts of the 1920s to Venus William's sexy spandex, women of tennis have always tried to partner fashion and sport. Some were hits. Some misses ...

Same-sex star couples

Hollywood is teeming with famous same-sex couples - some more open than others. From public declarations of love to dates out of the limelight, check out the stars who have found romance with that special someone.

Hollywood heads to the prom

Prom night is about one thing, and one thing only: the dress. Sure, everyone wants a great hairdo, pair of heels and date, but what every girl really cares about is finding that dress ... and Hollywood starlets are no exception. Check out some of the most memorable prom moments from the silver and small screen.

Kim Kardashian's wild maternity style

With a Kimye baby on the way, all eyes are on Kim Kardashian -- especially when it comes to her maternity style. Will the reality TV vixen, who has made a name for herself showing off her famous curves every chance she gets, tame down her sexy look now that she's pregnant? Our guess? Probably not. Take a look for yourself ...

Athletes' beach bodies

All that time in practice and out on the field pays off in a big way for these sexy athletes.

Cancer celebrities, from Prince William to Jessica Simpson

Which celebrities were born this month and have Cancer as their astrological sign?

Stunning views from inside an airplane cockpit

The spectacular scapes that unfold in front of a plane are rarely seen, but one Dubai-based airline captain has invited the world into his office.

Katy Perry's body of work

Katy Perry is first and foremost a singer. Don't forget that. Take a look at her, er, body of work.

World's craziest homes

Whoa! From a house made entirely of legos to a home carved out of a cave, these crazy homes are sure to shock you!

Hollywood baby boom

Hollywood is experiencing a major baby boom! From supermodels to A-list actors, check out all the famous faces that have become parents in the last year ...

Kate Middleton royal maternity style

As the world waits to see what the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge will wear next, take a look back at some of her most memorable maternity wear moments ...

Stars who wear sheer clothing

Don't these people have stylists? There's taking a fashion risk, and then there's walking outside in outfits that are completely see-through. With the paparazzi ready to snap their every move, you would think that celebrities would be smart enough to cover up before walking out in sheer clothing for fear of ... overexposure. Or is that the point? See who's playing a fashionable game of peek-a-boo and who is making a huge fashion mistake.

Hollywood's weight battles

Think of the pressure you may feel to look a certain way, and then multiply it hundreds, maybe thousands of times -- that's what it's like to live in Hollywood! Whether they've been trying to pack on the pounds or they're hitting the gym to lose weight, check out the stars whose bodies have changed drastically ...

Boring work day? Take a tour of the 'desk safari'

Sure, sometimes working in an office can feel more like you're working in a zoo, but the newest internet craze has taken a wild day at work to another level! These clever shots by office goofballs involve matching up a coworker's face with a wild animal's body.

Awkward Father's Day photos

And you thought YOUR dad was embarrassing. Check out the most awkward Father's Day photos of all time ...

She's how old?!

Who's that woman - err - girl? Tinseltown's underage set is looking older than ever thanks to high-end hair, makeup and fashion. Check out the starlets who'll leaving you wondering, 'She's how old?!'

Celebrity beach bods we NEVER wanted to see

We hate to burst your bubble, but even the rich and famous have body parts that should stay safely covered.

University of Miami Underwater Photo Contest

Few are lucky enough to see these underwater moments up close, but the University of Miami Underwater Photo Contest brings the marine experience right to you. Over 650 entries were submitted for the 2013 contest by amateur photographers across the globe. Check out the award-winning submissions.

Sports

U.S. easily disposes of El Salvador in Gold Cup quarters

Clarence Goodson and Joe Corona scored during an eight-minute span of the first half, and the United States cruised past El Salvador 5-1 Sunday to advance to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Back-to-back Brits as Froome wins Tour de France

Chris Froome won the 100th Tour de France on Sunday, having dominated rivals over three weeks on the road and adroitly dealt with doping suspicions off it.

End Zone: Athletes' entourages targets for doping investigators

An international track star and his chiropractor. A power-hitting infielder and his cousin (not to mention his human growth hormone guru, personal trainer and acquaintance who owns the anti-aging clinic). A pro soccer team whose members consult regularly with a doctor convicted of approving steroid programs for young athletes.

Federer upset by qualifier in Hamburg semis

Top-seeded Roger Federer lost to Argentine qualifier Federico Delbonis 7-6 (7), 7-6 (4) Saturday in the semifinals of the German Tennis Championships.

Astros rookie hits for cycle in loss to the Mariners

The rebuilding Houston Astros often have difficulty finding a silver lining in their losses. That wasn't a problem on Friday night thanks to rookie Brandon Barnes hitting for the cycle in a 10-7 defeat by the Seattle Mariners.

BMW's stolen from Hank Aaron's home

Atlanta police are investigating the burglary of baseball great Hank Aaron’s Atlanta home while he and his wife Billye were away. A police report obtained by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (http://bit.ly/1dKoZeG ) says the 79-year-old Aaron missed a call from his alarm company Sunday night and asked a neighbor to check on his house Monday morning.

New Cavs center Bynum introduced in Cleveland

Andrew Bynum is officially a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The free agent center signed a two-year, $24 million contract at the team’s suburban training facility on Friday, and he was introduced by general manager Chris Grant.

Bye bye, Bobcats: Charlotte gets Hornets moniker back

Charlotte is the home of the Hornets once again. The NBA unanimously approved Charlotte’s nickname change from Bobcats to Hornets on Thursday at the league’s Board of Governors meeting. The original Hornets built a supportive fan base in Charlotte from the time they entered the league in 1988 until they moved to New Orleans in 2002.

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