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Startling images from inside wrecked San Francisco plane as black box reveals pilots — including one on FIRST TRAINING FLIGHT — desperately tried to abort landing just 1.5 seconds before impact

The pilot of the flight that crash-landed in San Francisco International Airport Saturday was on his first long-distance training run with the Boeing 777 jet, officials said Sunday. read full story »

LUST FOR POWER: Disgraced ex-Gov. Eliot Spitzer, who resigned after prostitution scandal, now eyes NYC controller seat

Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer has become the latest disgraced politician looking to make a comeback in city politics, running for city controller, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told the Daily News.

LOVETT: Eliot Spitzer's decision to run for city controller springs from boredom & desperation

Eliot Spitzer’s decision to jump into the city controller’s race is surprising only for its timing — four days before nominating petitions are due.

'Karma's a b-----': Brooklyn bone snatcher, who harvested from corpses, dies of bone cancer as victims see sad irony

Michael Mastromarino, who made millions by harvesting skin and bones from corpses, died at St. Luke's Hospital Sunday morning, a state Corrections Department spokeswoman said.

Woman claims baby died minutes after birth because employer denied request for less labor-intensive work during pregnancy: suit

A California woman is suing a prominent grocery-store chain, alleging that her newborn baby died as a result of her not being allowed to work less when she was pregnant with the child.

NYC transit officer commits suicide with own gun inside a Brooklyn subway station

An MTA security guard took her own life inside a Brooklyn subway station Saturday, police sources said.

Kylie Jenner flaunts bikini body

EXCLUSIVE: Bill Thompson received $4,000 from Bernie Madoff-tainted financier in current bid for NYC mayor

The last time William Thompson ran for mayor, he promised to donate thousands of dollars from his campaign war chest to charity after the Daily News discovered that of his biggest longtime donors was linked to Bernie Madoff.

Two drunk off-duty NYC correction officers busted for pulling gun on motorist, leaving accident scene

Two tipsy off-duty city correction officers were arrested within two minutes of each other after one waved his gun at a motorist in Brooklyn and the other left the scene of an accident in the Bronx early Sunday, police said.

NOT AGAIN: A pilot and 9 passengers died Sunday as a fixed-wing commuter plane crashed on takeoff in Alaska

A pilot and nine passengers were killed Sunday when a small commuter plane crashed on takeoff at an airport in Alaska. The fixed-wing aircraft, described by investigators as a de Havilland Otter Air Taxi that can seat up to 20 passengers, crashed at 11:20 a.m. at the Soldotna Airport near Anchorage.

Surfer thought to have been killed by shark attack actually committed suicide: report

The shark everyone deemed a killer has been proven innocent. A southern California man who was thought to have met his untimely end from a shark attack actually committed suicide, an autopsy report has revealed.

'It was very, very hectic... emergency mode': San Francisco mayor admits possibility of unthinkable tragedy — one of the Asiana victims survived crash only to be run over and killed by first responders

The two passengers killed in the Asiana Airlines crash were 16-year-old Chinese students seated near the rear of the plane who were planning to attend a summer exchange program.

Can it happen in NY? Expert says LaGuardia Airport's runways, traffic patterns built to handle emergency situations like San Francisco International

San Francisco International and LaGuardia airports present pilots with a similar scenario as they prepare to land. The runways of both are at sea level, receive large amounts of traffic and are configured in a comparable pattern.

EXCLUSIVE: NYPD captain faces discipline and could have gun taken away after threatening to take vacation days from 911 dispatchers

A hotheaded NYPD captain could be disciplined and stripped of his on-duty weapon after a tense showdown with nearly two dozen emergency dispatchers under his command, the Daily News has learned. Capt. Donald Church, a 27-year veteran, is the focus of an Internal Affairs Bureau probe after he ordered 20 dispatchers back to their work stations. The workers had threatened to walk out about a month ago — each refusing to put in four overtime hours after already completing 12-hour shifts, sources told The News.

Mets pitcher Dillon Gee tweets pic and message for San Francisco plane crash victims after team's charter lands on adjacent runway

The Mets' plane landed safely at San Francisco International Airport Sunday night as the wreckage of Asiana Airlines Flight 214, which crashed and resulted in the death of two teenage girls just before noon on Saturday lay on an adjacent runway.

President Obama: U.S. not backing any Egyptian party or group as violence rages across country

President Barack Obama on Saturday reiterated that the U.S. is not aligned with and is not supporting any particular Egyptian political party or group and again condemned the ongoing violence across Egypt.

LOVETT: Sheldon Silver aides fire back against Republican critics

ALBANY — Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is firing back at his Republican critics after months of attacks over his mishandling of the Vito Lopez sexual harassment scandal Silver aides are ripping state GOP Chairman Ed Cox and Assembly Republicans as hypocrites more interested in trying to divert attention from their poor record on women’s issues than in protecting sex harassment victims.

'The families and the people in that town went through so much': 4,000 Newtown residents get their day at Yankee Stadium

Four thousand Newtown residents got a chance to fill Yankee Stadium with cheers — after months of agonizing tears. The Bombers hosted denizens of the tragic Connecticut town, hoping a day of baseball would help ease their grief.

Teresa Heinz Kerry, wife of Secretary of State John Kerry, hospitalized

Teresa Heinz Kerry, the wife of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, is in critical but stable condition in a hospital in Nantucket, Mass.

Cardinal Dolan leads mass at Gettysburg to mark 150th anniversary of one of America’s worst battles

The spiritual leader of New York’s Catholics journeyed to America’s “hallowed ground” 150 years after Gettysburg for a mass to honor the 51,000-plus casualties of the battle.

Runway guidance system at San Fran airport has been disabled for several weeks — and may have contributed to crash, a pilot says

Two key navigation systems used to help pilots land were not operating Saturday at San Francisco International Airport, possibly contributing to the Asiana crash that killed two passengers.

'OUCH': Heidi gets burned in Bahamas

Teen survivor of deadly Iowa car crash grabs keys from other driver after he refuses to call 911

A Council Bluffs teenager who survived a highway collision that killed one of her friends and injured two others says she took the other driver's keys to prevent him from trying to drive away.

NTSB head calls damage from San Francisco crash 'striking'

The woman in charge of the agency investigating Saturday's horrific jetliner crash in San Francisco praised the aviation community for limiting the damage of the fiery wreck that left two dead and 182 injured.

Police arrest suspects in 'fishy’ bank robbery attempt in Brooklyn

Police are investigating a bizarre attempted bank robbery in Brooklyn on Sunday. This much is known: A woman walked into a TD Bank on Avenue J and Coney Island Ave. in Midwood about 10:25 a.m. and passed a teller a note claiming she was being held hostage by two armed men waiting outside, police said.

Rumored next Egyptian prime minister cancels big U.S. TV interview as rumors swirl over who will be named to help lead country

The Nobel laureate rumored to be the next prime minister of Egypt canceled a high-profile television appearance Sunday as the country’s ambassador to the U.S insisted that a military coup had not taken place in the violence-plagued country.

EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to face off in whitewater rafting race in effort to boost tourism in Adirondack Mountains

ALBANY — After years of tension, Gov. Cuomo and Mayor Bloomberg are ready to settle the score mano a mano — on the water. Cuomo and Bloomberg will face off July 22 in a whitewater rafting race on Indian Lake in upstate Hamilton County as part of the governor’s push to boost tourism in the Adirondack Mountains, the Daily News has learned.

Athletes bare all for ESPN The Magazine’s ‘Body Issue’

THEIR LOVE IS BUT A PIPE DREAM: NYU 'nut job' still hasn’t thanked Brooklyn plumber who posted her bail

She should have been kissing the feet of the big-hearted plumber who sprung her from jail, but instead Heleen Mees enjoyed a pedicure Saturday after giving benefactor Leon Alfonso the cold shoulder.

Security camera shows sicko heave Yorkshire terrier off second-story balcony

A Georgia man shocked onlookers when he hurled his dog from a second story balcony at an extended stay motel.

Bondy: Andy Murray gives British fans a Wimbledon win worth waiting for

Up on Henman Hill, where British hopes had gone to die for more than two decades, the security guards were giving up on their calls for crowd control. Andy Murray was serving for the match and utter chaos had taken hold.

British bookmaker Ladbrokes forgiving wagers against Andy Murray in Wimbledon final

Great Britain is mad for Andy Murray, and British bookmakers are so batty over his Wimbledon win that they’re forgiving wagers against the hometown hero.

'It looked like the plane had completely broken apart': Witnesses react to crash

When Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crash landed at the San Francisco Airport on Saturday passengers and witnesses alike were stunned. Here’s a roundup of what people saw, and heard after the shocking accident.

Bartoli dominates Lisicki from the start to win women's title at Wimbledon

Marion Bartoli threw both her parents out of a player's box on a side court here just two years ago, furious with her game and perhaps with the pressure they applied on her. But there she was climbing up through the stands on Saturday, hugging her dad, Walter, showing the world that she can deal with it all.

Seal of approval: Former President George W. Bush praises Obama on counterterrorism, immigration reform

Former President George W. Bush had kind words for his successor Sunday, praising President Barack Obama’s push for immigration reform and his tough counterterrorism policies.

San Francisco plane crash is the latest in a year full of bad news for Boeing

With nearly 12,000 of its planes roaming the skies today, Boeing is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners. But the company’s year seems to be marked with public relations problems this year.

Colo. teen in Batman shirt accused of stealing from fair

A 16-year-old boy wearing a Batman shirt and mask broke into a building at the Colorado State Fair, then turned himself in to police after seeing his likeness on the news. The Pueblo Chieftain reported that the boy is one of three accused of breaking into the Fair's VIP building early Thursday.

HOTSHOTS REMEMBERED: 19 hearses make 125-mile procession to honor Arizona firefighters who died while battling wildwife

Firefighters on Sunday began a 125-mile procession to bring the bodies of 19 colleagues who died in a wildfire a week ago from Phoenix to the mountain community where they lived.

Conservative activists request Capital One drop Alec Baldwin post-gay bashing tweets, compare sanctions to Paula Deen's after use of N-word

Alec Baldwin recently threatened to put his foot in a reporters a-- during a gay-bashing Twitter rant. But it seems more like he put it in his own mouth. Now conservative activists are rallying against the 55-year-old actor to have him stripped of his Capital One endorsement deal denying him the right to ever ask “What’s in your wallet?”

Cop bust two Tampa women who used 9-year-old boy to steal customer's purse at Chuck E. Cheese birthday party

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has issued warrants for the arrests of two Tampa women who allegedly used a 9-year-old boy to steal a customer's purse at Chuck E. Cheese. On June 25, Jasmine Johnson, 26, and Chantel Jenkins, 24, attended a birthday party at the Chuck E.

Texas teacher & mother of two arrested for having sex with HS student

Police arrested 32-year-old Brooke Lynn Domel in the parking lot of the Wharton Independent School District’s administration building on Monday.

Gabby Giffords on seven-day tour promoting gun safety

The former Ariz. Congresswoman was at a Manchester, New Hampshire, restaurant Friday as part of the nationwide Rights and Responsibilities tour, lobbying for legislation that would make it more difficult for those with mental illnesses and criminal records to get ahold of powerful firearms.

Real estate agents dump dead animals on neighbor’s property: cops

If good fences make good neighbors, these folk might do better with barbed wire. Two Pennsylvania realtors have been cited for disorderly conduct and harassment after reportedly scattering dead mice and snakes onto their neighbor’s front yard.

Did cops avert a national tragedy? Man busted with explosives, guns and body armor, had directions to three college campuses

Molotov cocktails and directions to schools: a potentially lethal combination. University of Washington police may have averted a national tragedy when they arrested a Nevada man in a stolen pickup truck Wednesday.

A-Rod gets trashed by minor leaguer's proud grandma

Widow of Boston Marathon bomber beginning to reject ‘stern Muslim rules’ husband imposed upon her: source

Katherine Russell is living with family in Rhode Island and has started to eat fast food and wear nail polish again, sources say.

HEARTBREAK IN QUEBEC TOWN: Five dead after fiery oil train derailment, and authorities fear more bodies will be found

As firefighters doused still burning oil tanker cars, more bodies were recovered Sunday in this devastated town in eastern Quebec, raising the death toll to five after a runaway train derailed.

AT LAST! Andy Murray wins Wimbledon title, the first Brit man to do so since 1936

No more wailing or gnashing of teeth for the Brits, who have their Wimbledon champion at long, bloody last. It happens like this sometimes, just when all hope is abandoned.

RiRi hits the beach in itty-bitty bikini

New York woman dies in SUV crash on Long Island Expressway

A 33-year-old Queens woman died in an SUV crash on the Long Island Expressway early Sunday.

Levi Strauss heir conned girlfriend into abortion after promising her $300,000 for procedure: lawsuit

The girlfriend of a Levi Strauss heir is suing him, alleging that he promised her $300,000 to abort their child - but stiffed her on any payment.

Wisconsin governor signs tough new abortion bill into law

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed into law on Friday new abortion restrictions that opponents said could also lead to the closing of two of the state's four abortion clinics.

Egypt's interim president meets with Army chief after day of violence

Egypt's interim president held talks Saturday with the army chief and interior minister following an outburst of violence between supporters and opponents of ousted leader Mohammed Morsi that killed at least 36 people across the country and deepened the battle lines in the divided nation.

Bolivian president joins allies in offering asylum to Snowden

NSA leaker Edward Snowden has yet another place to go, if only he can get there. Bolivian President Evo Morales says Snowden is welcome in his country.

The REAL fountain of youth? Lots and lots of SEX, which makes you look years younger by producing HGH

A British psychologist claims people who get lots of action look anywhere from five to seven years younger than those who don’t thanks to the human growth hormone.

'I felt I was destined for this': Long Island's Chris Weidman wins UFC middleweight crown against legendary Anderson Silva

Weidman, a 29-year-old Baldwin native, knocked out Silva in the second-round of their title fight Saturday night, sending shockwaves through the mixed martial arts world.

Woman buried in wrong grave before metal casket is STOLEN by heartless robbers: suit

Ghoulish workers at a Catholic cemetery dumped the body of a would-be nun in a stranger’s grave before swiping her metal casket, family members charged Friday.

Allegedly boozy firefighter arrested for trying to rob an off-duty cop of his gun following brawl outside T.G.I. Friday's

Detectives busted Lower East Side firefighter Angel Valerio after he mugged an off-duty cop in Queens — and tried to run off with his gun that was stuffed in a backpack, law enforcement sources said Friday.

Two NYC tots in serious condition after fire tears through apartment 

Two Brooklyn tots were in serious condition after an early morning fire tore through their second-floor apartment in Brownsville Saturday morning while their mother was out, family and FDNY sources said.

Secretary of State Kerry takes heat for going on not-so-swift boat trip amid Egypt unrest

A spokesman for John Kerry said the secretary was working all day though he was 'briefly' on his yacht in Nantucket, Mass. amid the unrest.

Did sparks fizzle? Clooney, Keibler celebrate 4th of July apart

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Madden: Teams looking to bolster rosters as MLB trade deadline approaches

Baseball’s nonwaiver trading deadline dealing is officially under way. Jeffrey Loria, the perpetually payroll-dumping owner of the Miami Marlins, unloaded his last big contract, that of righthander Ricky Nolasco, to the Dodgers, and the Orioles bolstered their rotation adding righthander Scott Feldman from the Cubs.

Yankee Captain looks like old self in rehab game

Derek Jeter looked even more ready to rejoin the Yankees in the second game of his minor league rehab assignment than he did in his first. But getting his first hit of the season and racing to take an extra base don’t guarantee he will beat the club’s projection and return before the All-Star break.

Leonard: NHL teams still spending despite lower cap

Despite nearly half of the NHL’s 30 teams entering Friday with fewer than $10 million to upgrade their roster according to Capgeek.com, dollars flew out of owners’ wallets and into the pockets of players who just weeks ago had been uncertain of their bargaining power in a seemingly shrinking market.

Lawrence: Howard's departure means Kobe loses his best chance at another NBA title

As infuriating as Dwight Howard was to Kobe Bryant, he was also Black Mamba's last best chance to get his sixth ring and tie Michael Jordan before he retires in another two to three years.

Pistons agree to sign Josh Smith

The Detroit Pistons have addressed their biggest need with one the best free agents available. Josh Smith and the Pistons have agreed to a $54 million, four-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.

All-Time All-Stars: Each week leading up to the midsummer
classic at Citi field, we want you  to help us  pick baseball's best

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  Dennis Eckersley

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  Career Stats:
  Spends career with Indians, Red Sox, Cubs, Athletics and Cardinals (1975-1998)
  390 saves
  3.50 ERA
  197 wins
  2,401 strikeouts
  

  Fun Facts

  Wins both the AL MVP and AL Cy Young award in 1992
  Wins over 150 games as a starter before becoming dominant closer
  Only pitcher with 100 saves and 100 complete games
  Leads the AL in saves in both 1988 and 1992
  Six-time All-Star
  

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  Rollie Fingers

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  Career Stats:
  Spends career with the Athletics, Padres and Brewers (1968-1985)
  341 saves
  2.90 ERA
  114 wins
  1,299 strikeouts
  

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  Completes the MVP and Cy Young award double with the Brewers in 1981
  World Series MVP in 1974 with the A's
  Leads league in saves three years in a row, five times overall
  Collects over 100 strikeouts 3 years straight(1975-1977)
  Seven-time All-Star
  

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  Goose Gossage

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  Career Stats:
  Spends 22 years in the big leagues with the White Sox, Pirates, Yankees, Padres, Cubs, Giants, A's and Mariners (1972-1994)
  310 saves
  3.01 ERA
  124 wins
  1,502 strikeouts
  

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  Records 20 or more saves ten times
  Leads the league in saves three times (1975, 1978, 1980)
  Becomes the second reliever to reach 300 saves
  Collects over 100 strikeouts four straight seasons
  Nine-time All-Star
  

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  Trevor Hoffman

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  Career Stats:
  Spends 16 of his 18 seasons with the Padres, also plays for Brewers and Marlins (1993-2010)
  601 saves
  2.87 ERA
  61 wins
  1,133 strikeouts
  

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  Retires as the All-Time saves leader, currently ranks second
  Finishes with 40 or more saves nine times
  Leads MLB in saves twice (1998, 2006)
  Two-time NL Cy Young award runner-up
  Seven-time All-Star
  

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  Dan Quisenberry

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  Career Stats:
  Quiz spends ten seasons with the Royals, before finishing career with Cardinals and Giants (1979-1990)
  244 saves
  2.76 ERA
  56 wins
  379 strikeouts
  

  Fun Facts

  Leads AL in saves four straight seasons (1982-1985)
  Five-time AL Rolaids Relief winner
  Two-time AL Cy Young award runner-up
  Three-time All-Star
  

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  Mariano Rivera

  Stats

  Career Stats:
  Mo spends his entire career with the Yankees (1995-present)
  634 saves
  2.20 ERA
  77 wins
  1,146 strikeouts
  (Stats through June 28, 2013)
  

  Fun Facts

  Shatters Trevor Hoffman's record for career saves
  Earns 1999 World Series MVP and 2003 ALCS MVP honors
  Records 40 or more saves in a season eight times
  Most games played among active players (1,083)
  12-time All-Star
  

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  Lee Smith

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  Career Stats:
  Plays 18 seasons with the Cubs, Cardinals, Red Sox, Angels, Expos, Reds, Yankees and Orioles (1980-1997)
  478 saves
  3.03 ERA
  71 wins
  1,251 strikeouts
  

  Fun Facts

  Ranks third all-time in saves
  Three time AL Rolaids Relief winner(1991, 1992, 1994)
  Leads NL in saves four times including career best 47 in 1991
  Seven-time All-Star
  

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  Bruce Sutter

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  Career Stats:
  Splits 12-year big league career between the Cubs, Cardinals and Braves (1976-1988)
  300 saves
  2.83 ERA
  68 wins
  861 strikeouts
  

  Fun Facts

  Wins NL Cy Young in 1979 with 37 saves and 2.22 ERA
  Leads league in saves four straight seasons (1979-1982)
  First pitcher elected to Hall of Fame who never started at least one game
  Records at least 20 saves in nine consecutive seasons
  Six-time All-Star
  

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  Billy Wagner

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  Career Stats:
  Plays for five teams - Astros, Mets, Phillies, Braves and Red Sox - during 16-year career (1995-2010)
  422 saves
  2.31 ERA
  47 wins
  1,196 strikeouts
  

  Fun Facts

  Ranks fifth all-time in saves
  Records 30 or more saves in nine seasons
  Records 100 or more saves for two teams (Astros and Mets)
  Seven-time All-Star
  

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  Hoyt Wilhelm

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  Career Stats:
  Spends 21-big league seasons with the New York Giants, Cardinals, Indians, Orioles, White Sox, Angels, Braves, Cubs and Dodgers (1952-1972)
  227 saves
  2.52 ERA
  143 wins
  1,610 strikeouts
  

  Fun Facts

  Leads league in ERA in 1952 (2.43) and 1959 (2.19)
  Knuckleballer wins record 124 games out of the bullpen
  Ranks sixth all-time for games played with 1,070
  Doesn't make major league debut until age of 28
  Eight-time All-Star
  

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	Dennis Eckersley
	Rollie Fingers
	Goose Gossage
	Trevor Hoffman
	Dan Quisenberry
	Mariano Rivera
	Lee Smith
	Bruce Sutter
	Billy Wagner
	Hoyt Wilhelm

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NAME THAT PANDA: Giant panda gives birth to feisty female cub at Taiwan zoo as officials ask for help in naming the newborn

Giant panda Yuan Yuan delivered a healthy and quite feisty little girl Saturday night as video released by the Taipei zoo shows.

Elisha Cuthbert weds NHL player Dion Phaneuf

Mandela remains in stable condition, still on life support

The world was still holding its breath Friday as Nelson Mandela fought to live on. Mandela was in critical but stable condition, the South African government insisted Friday.

Jailed for months for alleged Facebook threats, teenaged Justin Carter now on suicide watch

Justin Carter, the 19-year-old jailed in Texas for making "terroristic threats" to kill kindergartners, is on suicide watch and his father fears for his safety.

She takes the plunge: Bride-to-be saves boy from drowning during engagement shoot

A couple taking their engagement photos by a scenic Pennsylvania creek embankment were quick to snap into action to rescue a boy who had waded in too deep.

Cult leader gets two life sentences for the murders of a little boy and one of his wives

The head of a polygamous sect was given two life sentences on Friday for the murders of a 4-year-old boy and a wife who tried to escape his cult.

Historic touchdown: Solar-powered plane finishes record-setting, cross-country journey from California to New York City

A solar-powered aircraft completed the final leg of a history-making cross-country flight Saturday night, gliding to a smooth stop at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.

New Epix doc breathes life back into conspiracy theory that Navy MISSILE downed TWA Flight 800 off Long Island

Pierre Salinger was one of the strongest proponents of the missile theory, which refuses to die even after the late JFK press secretary's passing years ago.

Causing a 'racquet'! Brandi shows off at tennis match

Growing population of feral swine causing $1.5 billion in agricultural damage

A feral pig invasion is rooting through the nation. Farmers across the country are feeling the wrath of these wild beasts as they roam through the fields killing livestock and spreading diseases, TODAY reports. Originally a regional problem, feral pigs started out pillaging in southern states like Florida and Texas.

East Harlem man drowns on Fourth of July in same Bear Mountain lake as Brooklyn teen last week

Refugio Jimenez, 46, was celebrating the holiday with his family when he dove into Hessian Lake to swim across about 5 p.m., state park officials said.

Employers added 195,000 jobs in June, unemployment holds at 7.6%

Companies put more people to work than expected in June, showing the economy continues to gradually heal.

WHACKED BY TAX MAN? $30 million of James Gandolfini's $70 million estate could go straight to Uncle Sam

The taxman is coming after James Gandolfini's heirs. The late "Sopranos" star's will is "a disaster" that could see over $30 million of his estimated $70 million estate go to the government.

I'M DIVORCING YOU, NIGELLA: Charles Saatchi announces intention to split from celebrity chef in wake of 'choking' scandal

Art collector Charles Saatchi is divorcing his wife, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson, four weeks after shocking photographs emerged showing him choking her outside a London restaurant, Saatchi has revealed.

'Restore the Fourth': Online community holds rally to protest gov't surveillance of Internet

Websites such as Reddit and Mozilla supported a campaign in cities across the United States to "Restore the Fourth" — a reference to the U.S. Constitution's Fourth Amendment.

Couple arrested for having sex in motel... and leaving the curtains open for all to see: cops

Shocked passersby called cops after seeing the pair banging away in their street-level room at the Holiday Sands Motel on Myrtle Beach.

Tiny hero: Boy, 8, swims to shore, runs home and gets help to save dad after their car flips over into river

Joshua Garcia, 8, is being called a hero. Thanks to his actions, responding firefighters pulled Eugenio "Tito" Garcia to safety. But Dad is still in hot water.

Obama signals he WILL be working during his Camp David weekend

President Obama spent Friday chilling on the golf course, hitting the links with his close friends - North Carolina democrat Martin Nesbitt and Dr. Eric Whitaker, a Chicago health expert.

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BEAUTY OF THE BAY: Time-lapse video taken over two years captures San Francisco fog washing over bay

For the last two years as most Californians slept, photographer Simon Christen gazed over the San Francisco Bay mesmerized by a sight few have ever had the patience to see.

SUFFER THE CHILDREN: Daily News interactive map shows the epidemic of gun violence in America that has killed 120 children since Newtown — 80 by gunmen

Violent criminals like Terrance Allen (left) of Akron, Ohio have contributed to a growing problem in the United States: children dying senselessly from firearms. Not only have gunman killed 80 children, another 40 kids have mistakenly taken their own lives after gaining access to firearms in the home or otherwise.

IT'S CAPTAIN AMERICA! Hero dressed in American flag shirt tackles convicted rapist who escaped from prison — SEE IT

Ohio man Mark Cooper, dressed in an American flag shirt and Army camouflage shorts, apprehended a runaway convict with an electrifying body slam at a good old-fashioned mom-and-pop store on the Fourth of July.

CUTTING ALL TIES: Hundreds of Patriots fans line up outside stadium to trade in their unwanted Aaron Hernandez jerseys as ex-tight end sits in jail on murder charges

The circus surrounding the first-degree murder case against former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez returned to a white tent labeled "JERSEY EXCHANGE" outside Gillette Stadium just after 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Notorious Westboro Baptist Church declares it will picket memorial for 19 firefighters who perished in deadly Arizona wildfire

On Thursday, the group repeatedly tweeted a new release declaring members would protest Tuesday's service at Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley.

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RED, WHITE and BLUE IVY: Beyoncé posts patriotic pics

Beyoncé celebrated Independence Day with a little red, white and Blue Ivy. The fierce pop star spent the day with her 18-month-old tot, but not before posing for an American-inspired photo shoot with hubby Jay-Z.

PHOTOS: See startling pics from San Francisco plane crash

Asiana Airlines flight 214 erupted in flames shortly after crash-landing at San Francisco International Airport.

TIMELINE: America's deadliest aircraft crashes since 9/11 attacks

Although plane crashes in the U.S. are rare, there have been a handful of fatal accidents since Sept. 11, 2001. Here are some of the deadliest crashes.

Kimye take baby North West on family outing

The new parents did take their baby girl on her first outing to celebrate Independence Day.

'Despicable Me 2' leaves 'Lone Ranger' in a cloud of dust

Universal’s kiddie comedy earned a whopping $142 million during the five-day holiday weekend.

George Clooney, Stacy Keibler celebrate Fourth of July apart

Did the sparks fizzle out between George Clooney and Stacy Keibler?

PHOTOS: World Bodypainting Festival 2013

Check out the amazing photos from the world’s biggest bodypainting event.

PHOTOS: Celebrities celebrate July 4th

What's more American than vicariously living through a celebrity's Fourth of July vacation?!

Emmy Rossum, Tyler Jacob Moore split: report

The "Shameless" co-stars first began dating in 2011.

‘Full House’ best buds Candace Cameron Bure, Andrea Barber meet NKOTB

“Full House” best buds DJ Tanner and Kimmy Gibbler are still at it! Nearly twenty years after the end of the iconic family show, stars Candace Cameron Bure and Andrea Barber are still singing along to their favorite boy band together.

SEE IT: Giant panda gives birth to cub

Giant panda Yuan Yuan delivered a healthy and quite feisty little girl Saturday night.

PHOTOS: Elisha Cuthbert weds NHL player Dion Phaneuf

From "The Bachelor" nuptials to TomKat's big day, check out the most memorable Hollywood weddings.

Confidenti@l: Regis and Tony: brothers in arms

The two stars teamed up last week in a ruckus at the Reebok Sports Club.

PHOTOS: Bartoli slams Lisicki for Wimbledon crown

Marion Bartoli won her first major title Saturday, defeating Sabine Lisicki 6-1, 6-4.

Frequent flier miles kept Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg off Asiana flight

Powerful web executive Sheryl Sandberg was slated to fly with family members and three colleagues on Asiana Airlines Flight 214 — but the group changed its plans.

Beyonce’s father Mathew Knowles remarries

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Courtney Love posts bizarre kabuki selfie 'following sex'

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Toni Braxton pays $150,000 to resolve bankruptcy case

Toni Braxton doesn't have to sing another sad song about her financial situation.

Jenny reportedly in talks to join 'View'

Will Jenny McCarthy be the newest member of "The View"? The former Playmate of the Year is in negotiations to join the morning show full-time, according to Us Weekly.

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SEE IT: Is this the most acrobatic first pitch ever?

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PHOTOS: Celebs wearing their American pride

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

PHOTOS: See the eye-popping NYC fireworks

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PHOTOS: Coney Island celebrates 4th of July 2013

Hot dogs and bikinis, stars and stripes ... there's no better place to spend the Fourth than at New York City's Coney Island.

Wendy has 'tall' order of demands for show

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Justin Bieber labels Selena Gomez photo '#heartbreaker'

Are Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber back together?

PHOTOS: Fireworks ring in Fourth of July 2013

Bright, crackling fireworks wowed crowds on July 4, 2013 in celebration of Independence Day in America.

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'Jersey Shore' star Vinny embarassed after mom's circumcision tip-off

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Pay up! Beauty queen ordered to pay Trump $5M

Judge orders former Miss Pennsylvania to write the billionaire’s Miss Universe contest a big check.

PHOTOS: Statue of Liberty reopens on 4th of July

After Hurricane Sandy damage forced officials to close the Statue of Liberty to the public for eight long months, America's iconic symbol of freedom officially reopened just in time to celebrate the nation's 237th birthday.

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Isn't that sweet? Taylor Swift celebrated the long independence Day weekend by inviting 30 of her backup dancers to stay in her sprawling new Westerly, R.I., pad.

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Paris Fashion Week: What designers stole the show in the City of Lights?

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Hot dogs and bikinis, stars and stripes ...

REBORN: Pics of Statue of Liberty reopened

Hurricane Sandy damage forced officials to close the landmark.

Nasal spray could replace needles in the dentist's chair

Painful injections in the dentist's chair could soon become a thing of the past.

Activists demand LEGO make more female characters

The campaign highlights the Female Minifigure Set, a submission for LEGO's public contest, CUUSOO.

High intensity workouts curb appetites: International Journal of Obesity

High intensity workouts may curb people's appetite shortly afterward, according to a small study. The researchers found that overweight men ate about 200 fewer calories following a vigorous workout than after rest.

Rollercoaster reopens after screams yield complaints

In a California roller coaster’s new sound-deafening tunnel, no one can hear you scream.

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Regular sex is the fountain of youth. So says a British psychologist.

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Lentil the French bulldog inspires kids with craniofacial issues

His cuteness captured the hearts of thousands.

Katy Perry shares picture embracing John Mayer

The sparks are still flying between Perry and Mayer.

Seth Meyers pops the question to longtime girlfriend Alexi Ashe

Sorry, Stefon. The "Weekend Update" host is officially off the market.

Subway introduces Fritos-filled Crunchy Chicken Enchilada Melt

The five-dollar footlong has some crunchy competition.

WATCH as general wows crowd singing national anthem

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'Big Bang' star tapes a personal plea to Dwight Howard

Jim Parsons is now begging Howard to play for his beloved Houston Rockets.

YouTube bans Justin Timberlake's 'explicit' new music video

The 'Tunnel Vision' video features scantily-clad models.

REVIEW: 4 stars for Jay-Z's new album

The rap icon balances his trademark fun, witty boasts with some introspection and thoughts on the world.

$3.8M supercar costs more than a fleet of Ferraris

The Icona Vulcano is one of the most powerful and expensive vehicles on the planet.

Jay-Z, Beyonce celebrate new album in Brooklyn

They are partners in marriage, parenthood and career but also know how to party together.

Would you try a placenta face mask to combat aging?

The latest wish list of 'money no object' treatments includes bird poo and urine.

PHOTOS: Bar Refaeli makes a splash in kiddie pool

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Hillary Clinton hosting Arkansas reception for Oscar de la Renta

The former first lady has credited the fashion maven with reforming her wardrobe ways.

Paula Deen dumps longtime agent over N-word controversy fallout

The former Food Network star confirmed that she would not be keeping Barry Weiss.

Superman is off the market! 'Big Bang' star locks up Man of Steel

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Producer wins ‘Spamalot’ royalties over Monty Python

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Jennifer Love Hewitt quits Twitter due to ‘threats,' ‘bad vibes’

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Miss USA beauty queens get naked for PETA

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'Sandlot' stars reunite 20 years later

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