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INSIDE WEINER'S CIRCUS: NYC mayoral hopeful Anthony Weiner talks to The Daily News in one-on-one interview about his marriage, the sexting scandal and his hopes for City Hall

Anthony Weiner sat down with Daily News columnist Denis Hamill for a free-ranging one-on-one interview on Monday. Here are some excerpts of that conversation. read full story »

'Polls don’t change anything': Anthony Weiner remains defiant despite Clintons' reported calls for him to drop out of mayoral race

Even the Clintons can’t convince Anthony Weiner to drop out of the New York mayoral race.

GROPE HOTEL: Frisky kitchen staff at ritzy Grand Hyatt New York fondled female dishwasher, threatened to 'beat her up' if she tattled on them, lawsuit alleges

A kitchen worker has slapped the Grand Hyatt New York with a lawsuit, claiming managers of the luxury hotel looked the other way while frisky male co-workers made her work life a living hell.

GAS PLANT BLAST: 7 injured but all employees accounted for after propane explosion at Florida gas plant

All the workers at a Florida propane gas plant rocked by massive explosions were accounted for early Tuesday morning after officials initially could not account for more than a dozen employees.

EXCLUSIVE Consumer Affairs judge says he was punished for finding merchants 'not guilty'

An administrative law judge claims she was punished for resisting pressure from agency officials to find merchants guilty of violations and impose the maximum fines.

'GIMME, GIMME, GIMME!': Rand Paul to hold a campaign fundraiser in New York after voting AGAINST Sandy relief money

Sen. Rand Paul, who mocked New York-area lawmakers for saying "gimme, gimme, gimme" Hurricane Sandy relief money, will ask locals to gimme, gimme, gimme campaign cash at a fundraiser next month.

Israeli, Palestinian negotiators kick off latest peace talks with State Dept. dinner

Israeli and Palestinian negotiators had a dinner meeting at the State Department Monday night to kick off their effort to break a three-year impasse in decades-old peace talks.

EXCLUSIVE Harry Belafonte, iconic singer/actor and Harlem native, endorses Public Advocate Bill de Blasio for NYC mayor

Legendary entertainer and human rights activist Harry Belafonte has decided to endorse Public Advocate Bill de Blasio for mayor, the Daily News has learned.

Review: Just call LiLo's erotic drama Bland 'Canyons'

EXCLUSIVE 'Clubland Rapist' suspect, who is serving 50-year prison term, finally in court 10 years after horrific sex attacks

A monster dubbed the “Clubland Rapist” for allegedly abducting and raping women nearly a decade ago is finally facing justice for three horrific attacks, the Daily News has learned.

NY's Gov. Cuomo, Sen. Gillibrand refuse to comment on Anthony Weiner's mayoral hopes

Top Democratic Party leaders are taking a pass on the question of whether Anthony Weiner should drop out of the race for mayor.

King of Pop's ex-wife Debbie Rowe won't be called to testify this week in Jacko's wrongful death trial

Debbie Rowe won't be called to testify this week but remains a probable witness in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial unfolding in Los Angeles, a defense lawyer said Monday.

Florida sheriff's deputies shoot unarmed black man in his driveway — and he survives

Two Florida sheriff deputies have been placed on paid administrative leave after they fired at least 17 shots at 60-year-old Roy Middleton early Sunday morning while he was in his own driveway.

Group says LaGuardia and Newark airports are at the bottom of the barrel ... but $6 billion dollars in upgrades are coming

A critique of 20 of the nation’s busiest airports shows that LaGuardia and Newark are in a battle for the bottom in providing comforts that make travel a breeze.

New York EMTs may get let off the hook for watching over dead patients while waiting for NYPD to arrive

FDNY Commissioner Salvatore Cassano is looking for ways to stop Emergency Medical Service technicians from getting stuck for hours watching over bodies of dead patients and waiting for the NYPD to arrive.

Senate overwhelmingly approves former Manhattan fed James Comey as FBI chief

The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed former Manhattan U.S. Attorney James Comey to head the FBI, by a vote of 93-1.

MAN vs WILD: Man who was attacked in Canada by a polar bear survives and is recovering well

Matthew Dyer of Maine suffered a broken jaw and neck injuries but is improving in a Montreal hospital, his wife said Monday.

Man in Brooklyn shot SIX TIMES in the back and legs and SURVIVES

A 35-year-old man was shot six times in the legs and back in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Monday, authorities said.

'He just lost his whole world': Parents reveal heartbreak of groom who survived after Hudson River boat crash

The parents of Brian Bond shared their grief minutes before he was to undergo surgery Monday for the broken eye socket he suffered in the crash that killed fiance Lindsey Stewart and best friend Mark Lennon.

GREEN PAINT VANDAL BUSTED? Police arrest female suspect in D.C. cathedral vandalism

Tian Jiamel, 58, has been arrested in the probe of green paint splattered on a monument at the Washington National Cathedral. They have not said whether she's linked to similar vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial.

Robin Thicke can credit 'Blurred Lines' success to fans

DANGER ON THE BEACH: Oil spill in Thailand’s sea reaches tourist island

About 50 tons of crude oil spilled into the sea off Rayong province Saturday morning after a leak sprung in a pipeline operated by PTT Global Chemical Plc.

EXCLUSIVE New Election Board pick could help Bloomberg win stop-and-frisk legislation fight

The New York City Board of Elections is considering a City Council member to be its executive director — an appointment that could help Mayor Michael Bloomberg kill legislation that would expand the right to sue the police for racial profiling.

'Community Safety Act — Presuming cops guilty since 2013': NYPD sergeants fight anti-stop-and-frisk bill with promotional pens

The head of the union that represents NYPD police sergeants hopes the pen is mightier than the bill.

In ‘Kennedy Chronicles,’ one-time veejay tells of wild times at MTV

Woman walking in Brooklyn escapes abduction attempt by creep, who was following her in a car

The woman was walking at Carroll and Court Sts. in Carroll Gardens when she noticed a creep following her in a car, just after 2 a.m., cops said.

Low-dose CT scans urged to detect lung cancer in current, former heavy smokers

A prominent government health panel is recommending low-dose CT scans to screen current or former heavy smokers who are at high risk of lung cancer.

Long Island Rail Road train kills 2 on tracks between Hollis, Jamaica stations

A west-bound Long Island Rail Road train struck and killed two people who were on the tracks Monday between the Hollis and Jamaica stations, police said.

ICKY SITUATION: UK firefighters report hundreds of residents have had body parts trapped in handcuffs, rings and TOASTERS

London firefighters say they have freed hundreds with body parts trapped in various household objects — including toasters — in the last three years, including 79 people trapped in handcuffs, for which they blame the novel "50 Shades of Grey."

Beverly Hills cops Taser boxers-clad suspect who trashed Italian restaurant in front of shocked patrons, staff

Beverly Hills cops had their hands full with a deranged suspect wearing only boxer shorts who went on a rampage at an Italian restaurant on Thursday night.

Hillary Clinton, Obama share ‘chiefly social’ lunch as speculation mounts about a Clinton White House bid

Hillary Clinton lunched Monday with President Obama in a meeting where the agenda was "largely friendship," according to a White House spokesman.

CNN commissions Hillary Clinton documentary two days after NBC announces its own mini-series

CNN said Monday it has hired Charles Ferguson to film a documentary on Hillary Rodham Clinton – two days after NBC announced its own Hillary miniseries.

GNARLY: Riot breaks out in California following Vans U.S. Open of Surfing contest

A riot broke out in downtown Huntington Beach, Calif. at the conclusion of Sunday nights surfing contest, with an unruly crowd brawling in the streets, smashing store windows and looting, police said.

Beloved Washington state teen drowns after suffering asthma attack while swimming with his girlfriend

A beloved Washington state teen who recently graduated from high school drowned in the Spokane River despite his girlfriend's valiant efforts to save him.

Dozens injured in head-on train collision in Switzerland, driver trapped in wreckage

Two trains collided head-on in Switzerland, where local media reports say nearly 40 people were hurt days after a devastating train accident in Spain that claimed 79 lives.

'He really doesn't have any value for human life': Ariel Castro's son describes being abused as a child and vows to never visit dad in prison

Ariel Castro, who abducted, raped and enslaved three women for more a decade, will spend the rest of his life in prison and that's OK with his son. "I think it's the best possible sentence," he said.

Cops searching lake in Hernandez's Connecticut hometown in connection to murder case

Authorities on Monday searched in and around a lake in Pine Lake, Connecticut — the hometown of Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots player who is charged with murder.

Autistic boy, whose lemonade stand got shut down by cops, gets invite to sell inside a restaurant

Life gave Corbin Potter lemons, so he made lemonade. Now he finally gets a chance to sell it.

Bulger's defense calls ex-FBI supervisor to rebut claims he was an informant

Lawyers for Boston gangster James (Whitey) Bulger kicked off his defense Monday by calling a former FBI supervisor to rebut claims that Bulger was an agency rat.

‘That poor child is just cooking in that car’: Parents of 4-month-old who died after spending night in hot car face child cruelty charges

The parents of a 4-month-old California boy have been charged with letting the baby roast to death in a hot car overnight, just steps from their San Diego apartment.

'Rebecca - the Musical' con man Mark Hotton pleads guilty

It's curtains for "Rebecca - the Musical" con man Mark Hotton, who has admitted he scammed cash from producers of the long-delayed Broadway musical by "finding" investors who did not exist.

CBS boss: Race uproar proves 'Big Brother' value as 'social experiment'

John Kerry names former U.S. ambassador Martin Indyk to shepherd Mideast talks

Secretary of State John Kerry appointed a former U.S. ambassador to Israel, Martin Indyk, to shepherd Israeli-Palestinian peace talks that begin Monday evening in Washington.

Is this the future of fast food? World’s first test-tube burger to be served in London this week

The world’s first 5-ounce test-tube burger, made of meat grown in a laboratory, will be served up in London this week, according to a report.

'If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?' Pope Francis says he won't pass judgment on gay priests

Pope Francis reached out to gays, saying he wouldn't judge priests for their sexual orientation in a remarkably open and wide-ranging news conference as he returned from his first foreign trip.

Paterno told me Penn State 'screwed up': McQueary

A former assistant coach says that Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in later years told him the university mishandled its response to the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

Ecuador's Christian Benitez dies after playing game for club team in Qatar, site of 2022 World Cup

Ecuador striker Christian Benitez died Monday, a day after playing in a match for Qatari club El Jaish, the team said.

'I definitely felt my whole house shake': Eight injured – including baby and teen – after three row houses collapse in South Philadelphia

Investigators are looking into whether a gas explosion at a row house triggered the collapse late Monday morning.

Man threatened underage girls into sending XXX-rated pics: police

Adam Awadallah was busted at his Morningside Heights home last Wednesday and charged with four counts of using a child in a sexual performance, as well as endangering the welfare of a child.

GMO labeling supporters to hold rally ahead of Assembly hearing on proposed New York law

Supporters of a new bill requiring food manufacturers in New York to label products that contain genetically engineered ingredients plan to hold a rally and press conference in the Bronx.

Lea's Twitter tribute: 'Cory will forever be in my heart'

Russian neo-Nazis allegedly luring gay youths on 'dates' so they can torture them on video

Gang members are reportedly posting footage of the vicious beatings of youngsters online, showing them humiliated and tortured.

Nazi celebrates his 100th birthday amid protests outside his Italian apartment

Ex-SS captain Erich Priebke celebrated his 100th birthday Monday in Rome where he's under house arrest since he was sentenced for his role in a 1944 massacre where 335 civilians were killed in March 1944.

Rick Warren preaches first sermon since son's suicide, tells church not to be ashamed of mental illness

Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren returned to the pulpit Sunday, preaching his first sermon since his son Matthew committed suicide in April after a long struggle with mental illness.

Maine man who left a mess after defecating in courthouse bathroom punished with jail time

Ronald Strong left such a mess in a federal courthouse's bathroom — with feces smeared on the floor and up the wall — that a Portland judge locked him up for one week as punishment.

wow! 'The lady upstairs, she was dropping her babies': 10-year-old hero girl catches newborn baby dropped from second-story window during fire

Zna Gresham of Atlanta came to the terrified mother's rescue by catching her tiny newborn that firefighters say she was forced to drop 20 feet to the ground.

Lord & Taylor parent Hudson's Bay snags luxury retailer Saks for $2.4 billion

Saks shares headed northward on Monday after the luxury department store chain agreed to be bought by Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay for $2.4 billion.

51 killed in coordinated car bomb attacks in Iraq as violence continues to flare

Twelve parked cars erupted within an hour in markets and parking lots in Shiite neighborhoods of Baghdad. Heaviest damage in Sadr City neighborhoods where 9 were killed and 33 wounded.

Choking on food sends 34 kids to the ER every DAY, study claims

Each day over the past decade, about 34 U.S. children went to the emergency room after choking on food, according to a new study of a group of nationally-representative hospitals.

Sports

Brewers offering free grub & more to fed-up fans

Brewers fans who are upset over their last-place team or their lying, cheating star, Ryan Braun, can find solace in food. Free food. As a meal culpa to their fans, the Brewers are offering $10 vouchers good for food, drinks, merchandise and future tickets.

Former pitcher Castillo dies of apparent drowning

Authorities have recovered the body of former major league pitcher Frank Castillo after he apparently drowned at a lake northeast of Phoenix. Maricopa County sheriff’s officials say divers pulled the 44-year-old’s body out of Bartlett Lake on Monday afternoon.

MLB Power Rankings: Rookies Puig, Myers and Dodgers, Rays on the rise

The Dodgers are 9-1 since the All-Star break and have taken over first place in the National League West. They've also jumped into the top 10 in our MLB Power Rankings.

Ex-Bosox, Brewers slugger 'Boomer' Scott dies at 69

George “Boomer” Scott, a three-time All-Star first baseman during the 1960s and 1970s who slugged 271 career homers, has died. He was 69. Washington County coroner Methel Johnson confirmed Scott died on Sunday in Greenville.

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HOW POSH! Victoria Beckham is back in Hollywood

UNCANNY RESEMBLANCE: Short YouTube film about Edward Snowden casts look-alike teacher

The five-minute film, shot in single takes with amateur actors, hobbyist directors and about $650, is filled with Hong Kong scenery and melodramatic music.

White man allegedly mugged in D.C. in retaliation to George Zimmerman verdict: 'This is for Trayvon Martin'

Police are investigating the incident in the Adams Morgan neighborhood as a possible hate crime.

Amazon unveils new hiring spree ahead of Obama visit this week

Amazon said it is looking to fill more than 5,000 new full-time jobs at 17 of its fulfillment centers across the United States.

watch Video of Mexican official humiliating boy to tears for selling candy sparks outrage

Manuel Diaz Hernandez, who is just 10-years-old, was busted for illegally selling snacks and cigarettes to afford school supplies in Villahermosa earlier this month.

‘It's way past time that he get out of this race:’ Bill Thompson tells Weiner to hit the road

NYC mayoral hopeful Bill Thompson is joining the chorus of candidates calling for Anthony Weiner to quit the race, calling his fellow Democrat a "distraction."

'Like a scene out of Jaws': Two young girls savagely attacked by wild river otter

Two cousins playing swing-rope over a Washington State river were forced to swim for their lives after being attacked by an angry otter.

'I wanted to let him travel a little and let him sail away': Ashes of man wash up in Florida after widow sends him off in bottle

After Beverly Smith's husband died, she wanted him to continue seeing the world. Now one year after sending off his ashes in a bottle with a note, she's steadily heard of his worldly travels.

Move over Gary Kasparov: Massachusetts girl named youngest American chess expert at age 9

Carissa Yip, who only picked up her first chess piece three years ago this week, became the youngest American to reach expert level.

wow! Yacht from Mercedes-Benz design team brings luxury car style to the high seas

The futuristic 14-meter luxury yacht has the smooth and sophisticated lines of a sports car, while also offering typical yacht features like a spacious cabin, pool, and terrace.

High-ranking Mexican Navy official killed in suspected cartel ambush

Gunmen ambushed and killed one of Mexico’s highest ranking navy officials and the officer escorting him Sunday in the rough western state of Michoacan, authorities said.

Who wears short shorts? Jen flaunts her legs on set

Abby Huntsman joins the NBC's sorority of political daughters as she makes MSNBC debut on 'The Cycle' – but she says 'it's not right that we all get clumped together'

The daughter of ex-Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman seeks to bring 'a conservative voice of reason' to MSNBC. She joins Chelsea Clinton, Meghan McCain and Jenna Bush Hager at NBC or MSNBC.

10-year-old missing autistic Brooklyn boy survives after vanishing in woods in upstate New York for 15 hours

State police launched a massive search after Shimon Zorger went missing in the upstate Hasidic community of Kiryas Joel on Sunday. He was found unhurt at around 9 a.m. Monday.

Anthony Weiner won wife Huma Abedin's forgiveness for sexting with laundry and tea, according to People interview outtakes

Doing the laundry and fetching her tea got Anthony Weiner back in his wife’s good graces the first time his sexting scandal exploded. But it might take a whole lot more this time around.

'I swear to f--king god don't insult me, I'm going to f--k you up': Queens creep charged for stalking Anderson Cooper

A Queens creep accused of stalking CNN star Anderson Cooper — at one point attempting to kick down the famous anchor's apartment door — was ordered held on $75,000 bail.

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Leah Remini on Scientology split: 'People should be able to question things'

Derailed Spanish train driver Francisco Jose Garzon Amo provisionally charged with negligent homicide

The driver of a Spanish train that derailed at high speed, killing 79 people, was provisionally charged Sunday with multiple cases of negligent homicide.

16-year-old killed during Running of the Bulls in Spain

The 16-year-old boy, named only as JSM, was fleeing the 1,100 lbs. beast when the bull's horn pierced his lower back, stabbing into his liver.

Plane smart: How to find the best airfares during busy summer travel season

Seasoned travelers know that airfare prices typically go up in the summer, but that doesn’t mean you can’t score a good price on a ticket.

Grisly scene in Italy as tour bus filled with religious pilgrims plummets 100 FEET off ravine, killing at least 37 people

A tour bus filled with Italian pilgrims plunged off a highway and into a ravine in southern Italy Sunday night, smashing into several cars that had slowed in heavy traffic, killing at least 37 people, police and rescuers said.

EXCLUSIVE: FedEx deliveryman who fell on wet floor at office of the Broadway producer of 'Les Mis,' 'Phantom' and 'Mary Poppins' gets $3 million settlement

A FedEx deliveryman pocketed a $2.9 million settlement for injuries he suffered from slipping on a wet floor outside producer Cameron Mackintosh’s midtown office, which the famed showman’s personal cleaning lady had mopped.

Reason to celebrate: Kidnap victim Amanda Berry parties on stage at Nelly concert — 'I can't even imagine the type of strength and courage it took to keep going'

Amanda Berry, one of three women held captive in a Cleveland house of horrors for a decade, made a surprise appearance at the daylong concert RoverFest on Saturday night.

Editors' Picks

Confidenti@l: Stars mourn as beloved bar Max Fish decamps to Brooklyn

After nearly a quarter century of hosting lower East Side’s bohemia, Ludlow St. bar Max Fish poured its last drink in the wee hours of Tuesday morning.

Time Warner backs off pulling plug on CBS

Time Warner Cable backed off a threat to pull the plug early Tuesday on CBS and other channels owned by the broadcaster because of a nasty contractual dispute.

Danes still won't watch Hathaway's 'Homeland' parody on 'SNL'

Claire Danes says she chose friendship over curiosity and decided not to watch Anne Hathaway's parody of Danes' "Homeland" character Carrie Mathison on "Saturday Night Live."

Juliana Margulies: Scandals a 'gift' for my show

"Good Wife" star calls Anthony Weiner and Eliot Spitzer “the gift that keeps on giving."

Adam Levine, Carson Daly defend 'Voice' despite criticism

Don’t knock “The Voice,” say Adam Levine and Carson Daly, just because it hasn’t produced a megastar.

Starbucks extends wireless device recharging

Starbucks is extending the technology that turns desks and tables into huge smartphone and tablet recharging points.

'Big Brother' racism aside, CBS boss likes what he sees

CBS CEO Les Moonves admitted Monday he was “appalled” by racist comments on his network’s “Big Brother” this season.

'The Profit' tries to turn Car Cash around

A few months ago, Jonathan and Andrew Baron were the owners of a failing auto business on W. 55th St.

Gaga goes au naturel at Hamptons event

Celebrities may look phenomenal on the red carpet, but they also have hordes of makeup artists at the ready for even the tiniest of touchups. Catch them without the thick layers of powder, smoky eyeshadow and mascara, and it's a whole different story. So how do Hollywood's hottest stars stack up without their camera-ready paint jobs? Check out the real face of fame.

PHOTOS Tax scandals of the stars

From Teresa and Joe Giudice to Pam Anderson and Wesley Snipes, some celebs are no stranger to tax woes.

Angelina tops Forbes list of highest-paid actresses

Angelina Jolie is Hollywood's highest paid actress with estimated earnings of $33 million in the last year.

'Rapey' phrase haunts Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines'

Robin Thicke has many to thank for hit song, including a columnist who branded a lyric as "kinda rapey."

Sharon Osbourne: Kanye 'should sell cars'

Wife of rocker Ozzy Osbourne calls Kanye West “average” and indicated he should leave the music biz.

IT STINKS: City sues over phony Bieber scents

A midtown perfume retailer was sued last week for allegedly hawking fake Justin Bieber perfumes.

‘Project Runway’ alum Christian Siriano engaged

The 27-year-old couturier and his musician boyfriend, Brad Walsh, are getting married.

Christina puts her slimmer figure on display in pink

Christina Aguilera stunned onlookers with her slim and sexy physique at an NBC press event in Beverly Hills on Saturday. While the 32-year-old singer first showed off her fit figure in March at an event for “The Voice,” she continues to raise eyebrows with her curvaceous body.

PHOTOS Celebrities over 40

Sharon Stone is the latest in a long line of celebs that make 50 look like the new 20.

Does anyone REALLY know what women want in bed?

Daniel Bergner aims to peel back the layers of mystery enshrined in female sexuality.

Limbaugh, Hannity set to split from station owner for rival: report

Rush Limbaugh's contentious and seemingly inevitable divorce from Cumulus Media and WABC has moved another step closer to reality, according to a published report Sunday - and Sean Hannity may be leaving with him.

Amanda Bynes or Zelda Fitzgerald?

Can you tell which behavior is Amanda Bynes and which is Zelda Fitzgerald? Take the quiz!

PHOTOS Mila hitches a ride with Channing Tatum

Mila Kunis held on to a rollerblade-wearing Channing Tatum on the set of "Jupiter Ascending."

Famed 'Star Wars' composer returning for 'Episode VII'

John Williams, the composer behind the previous “Star Wars” trilogies, will return for upcoming installment.

PHOTOS Celebrity beach bodies

Stars like Taylor Swift love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies.

DJ denies Nicki Minaj didn’t restraining order rumors

DJ Khaled says reports Nicki Minaj filed a restraining order against him are not true.

Johnny Depp: I may retire from acting in the near future

The star says he may give up acting in the not too distant future.

wow! Starbucks launches wireless charging in Silicon Valley

Just set your phone on the table and it charges!

Joss Stone: Compassion for would-be killers

The singer says she "feels sorry" for the two men that tried to kill her — and their mothers.

Not Sharkbait! Tara Reid denies she's already cut from 'Sharknado 2'

The actress took to Twitter to deny a report claiming she wouldn’t be invited back.

REVIEW: 'Breaking Bad' ratchets up pressure as final season begins

AMC’s masterful drama starts its final eight episodes Aug. 11.

John Williams to compose music for 'Star Wars: Episode VII'

Five-time Academy Award winner will return to galaxy far, far away.

wow! World's stinkiest fruit is turned into wine

Student researchers hope to commercialize their durian wine.

Gaga poses nude for her single artwork

On the artwork for her new single, she's foregoes an inventive getup for her birthday suit.

Angelina speaks out against sexual violence in war while visiting Japan

Jolie was screening 'In the Land of Blood and Honey.'

Don't wear these summer shoes: experts

Flip-flops, wedges and ballerina flats might be popular, but they're hurting your feet.

'Under the Dome' renewed for second season

Stephen King's "Under the Dome" will return to CBS for 13 more episodes next summer.

Charlotte Olympia's Archie Comics line

The London-based shoe designer has created a new line of shoes and accessories.

Cheese lovers fight to save mite-ridden mimolette

The FDA has blocked further imports of mimolette cheese.

NBC developing Hillary Clinton miniseries starring Diane Lane

NBC is developing a four-hour miniseries on Hillary Clinton.

Aniston, Theroux in no rush to wed

“We just want to do it when it’s perfect, and we’re not rushed," the actress said.

Jennifer Aniston: My fiancé broke my toe!

Whoops! Jennifer Aniston needs to watch where she puts her feet.

'Wolverine' cuts up the box office

The superhero adventure starring Hugh Jackman made $55 million in its opening weekend.

Radio host Kraddick dies at 53

David "Kidd" Kraddick, the high-octane radio and TV host, died at a charity golf event near New Orleans.

NBC executive reveals network’s new season strategy

Struggling NBC hopes to accelerate its rebound this fall.

Confidenti@l: Wendy Williams' hubby real boss of show

Source says husband of Wendy Williams actually calls the shots.

SEE IT: 'Wonder Years' Winnie Cooper all grown up

They grew up on screen, but sometimes fall off the map. See your favorite pint-sized celebs as adults.

‘This is what I was born and bred to do’: Michael J. Fox on new sitcom

He's back with a loosely autobiographical new show.

Blanchett awed by Woody Allen on set of 'Blue Jasmine'

The Academy Award-winning actress admits to being intimidated by the director — at first.

PHOTOS: Stars who shed their clothes with a purpose

These celebs take off their clothes for a good cause - charity.

Kourtney K. sizzles in striped bikini

Think the stars are just like us? Guess again! It's always sunny in Hollywood, and these celebs love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies almost as much as they love getting all dressed up for the red carpet. Whether they're splashing around in itty bitty bikinis or causing a commotion with their incredible, washboard abs, these celebrities sure know how to make a sizzling day at the beach even hotter. Check out the sexiest celebrity beach bodies.

Lohan books one-way ticket to Europe post rehab: report

The troubled star reportedly has a Eurotrip on the agenda once she completes her 90-day stint in rehab.

Bynes 'cabbed it' to California from NYC

A judge said he wants a "dialogue" with troubled actress before ruling on her parents' request for a temporary conservatorship.

Goo Goo Dolls front man marries longtime girlfriend

The "Iris" singer tied the knot to longtime a girlfriend Melina Gallo at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu Friday.

WATCH: Lady Gaga pierces her nose

Lady Gaga used the power of piercing to tease her upcoming album.

PHOTOS Hot air balloons take flight in New Jersey

Check out the QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning.

Tim Allen defends Deen's use of N-word

The "Home Improvement" star weighed in on the scandal during a radio interview.

Man charged with stalking singer Ashanti

Devar Hurd, 35, who was jailed in 2010 for sending pics of his privates to Ashanti via her mom, has been busted again for sending the singer more than 100 ‘sexually explicit’ tweets, prosecutors said.

Confidenti@l: 'America's Got Talent' judges face 'danger'

“America’s Got Talent” and Radio City Music Hall have a madhouse on their hands.

Monteith was 'the quarterback on the show'

"Glee" co-star Mike O'Malley told TV writers that Monteith was a leader on the set of the TV show.

Garth Brooks welcomes first grandchild

The country star's first grandchild, Karalynn, was born to his daughter August earlier this week.

Smells like clueless! Virginia Tech student pens painfully out-of-date letter to Nirvana

This Nirvana fan hasn't gotten the memo about Kurt Cobain's 1994 death.

PHOTOS: Pics from across the globe

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First look: Dior fall-winter campaign

Titled "An Aura of Mystery," the Parisian luxury house has unveiled its latest advertising campaign.

photos Putin is not shy about heeding the call of the wild

Check out the stunt-happy Russian President Vladimir Putin in action.

PHOTOS: Spain in mourning after horrific high-speed train derailment kills 78

An American and 77 others were killed.

Lea Michele joins ‘Glee’ cast to honor Cory Monteith

Michele sought comfort in her castmates after the death of boyfriend and co-star Cory Monteith.

Jay Z surprises Beyonce onstage with a kiss

Beyonce has suffered her share of unpleasant surprises on her "Mrs. Carter" world tour.

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Full moon may make it harder to sleep: study

Swiss researchers said Thursday that people really do have a hard time getting a good night's sleep when the moon is full, even when they can't see it. The results of a study on 33 volunteers published in the journal Current Biology showed that people took longer to fall asleep at night and slept for a shorter time during a full moon.

Selena Gomez: 'I'll always care' about Justin Bieber

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber may not be back together, but that doesn't mean that Bieber isn't in the "Come and Get It" singer's thoughts. Gomez, who recently turned 21, opened up about her former flame on "Good Morning America," just after performing several songs from her just-released record "Stars Dance."

'Return of the Jedi' cast reunites for 'Star Wars' convention

It seems like a long time ago and a galaxy far, far away that the gang was all together. Most of the cast of “Return of the Jedi” - including Luke and Leia themselves, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher - reunited Friday for this weekend’s Star Wars Celebration Europe in Essen, Germany.

Kim Kardashian didn't use K-baby name due to 'KKK' reference fears

New mom Kim Kardashian named her first daughter North partially to avoid referencing a white supremacist group. During a family vacation in May, Kardashian spoke with her step-brother Brody Jenner and sister Kourtney Kardashian about her naming options, and revealed the logic behind her decision.

Why so serious? Beyonce dons Batman mask while goofing off with friends

Beyonce is going batty. The 31-year-old pop star took a break from her "Mrs. Carter Show" world tour to hang out with some young pals.

'Return of the Jedi' cast reunites for Star Wars convention

Cool customer! Taylor Swift leaves $500 tip at restaurant

Taylor Swift was feeling very gratuitous in the city of brotherly love. The 23-year-old pop star dined out last Friday at Ralph's Italian restaurant in Philadelphia, Penn. with tour mates Austin Mahone and Ed Sheeran and the group seemed to be very pleased with their meal.

Larry David reveals where humor came from... exactly where

Now we know exactly where Larry David's humor comes from. Not just the borough or the neighborhood or the street, but the exact apartment.

Scrap metal Lamborghini in Kyrgyzstan proves the true value of recycling

It’s the $250,000 supercar that cost next to nothing.

'Sharknado' headed for movie theaters

Just when you thought it was safe to go the multiplex, the big fish of “Sharknado” are headed to the big screen. The SyFy TV movie about a storm that rains live sharks down on Los Angeles set off a social media phenomenon when it aired two weeks ago.

Spike Lee turns Mike Tyson's Broadway show into movie

BEVERLY HILLS - Spike Lee remembers meeting Mike Tyson years before he directed a new movie on Tyson’s one-man Broadway show.

Let's go camping! NFL returns to work

August must be right around the corner because NFL teams got back to work to prep for a new season. Check out some of our favorite pictures as training camps open around the country.

DJ Khaled proposes to Nicki Minaj on air

Are wedding bells in the future for Nicki Minaj? The rainbow-haired vixen, 30, received a stirring proposal from the "All I Do Is Win" rapper during a segment for MTV News.

James Gandolfini's 'Criminal Justice' won't air on HBO

HBO will never air the pilot that James Gandolfini filmed shortly before his death.

Jimmy Fallon shares first photo of daughter

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

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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.

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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 ...

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Fashion faceoff: Who wore it better?

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Kate Moss photos up for Christie's auction

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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 ...

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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 ...

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University of Miami Underwater Photo Contest

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Former pitcher Castillo dies of apparent drowning

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Eagles retiring McNabb's No. 5

Donovan McNabb’s No. 5 will be retired by the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming the ninth player in franchise history to receive that honor.

Soccer player dies after match in Qatar

A soccer star from Ecuador who led the Mexican league in scoring last season has died a day after playing in a game for his club in Qatar.

Pujols could be done for year with foot injury

Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols was put on the disabled list Sunday with a tear in his left foot that could end his season. Manager Mike Scioscia said the star will be sidelined for “a significant amount of time.”

Ravens' Pitta out indefintiely with 'serious' hip injury

Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta dislocated his hip in practice Saturday and will be sidelined indefinitely with what coach John Harbaugh called “a serious injury.” Pitta was carted off the field after colliding with safety James Ihedigbo.

Maclin tears ACL at Eagles camp, could miss season

Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin was carted off the field during Saturday’s practice after injuring his right knee. There was no immediate word on the extent of the injury and the team said Maclin was still being evaluated.

Mahan withdraws with the lead as wife goes into labor

Hunter Mahan has withdrawn from the RBC Canadian Open after his wife went into labor. Mahan was the tournament leader at 13 under after 36 holes and had yet to tee off for the third round Saturday.

U.S. coach Klinsmann suspended for Gold Cup final

The U.S. soccer team will be missing a key figure for the Gold Cup final against Panama on Sunday: their coach. Jurgen Klinsmann was suspended for one game Friday by CONCACAF’s disciplinary committee, the result of his ejection in the 87th minute of a 3-1 victory over Honduras in the semifinals Wednesday.

Brewers fan wearing 'Fraud' jersey gets apology

With Ryan Braun nowhere near Miller Park, he still manages to cause trouble. While Braun's suspension earlier this week has been the cap on a disappointing season in Milwaukee, Karen Eidem decided to show up and display her frustration.

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