Friday, August 16, 2013

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EXCLUSIVE: Best pal says 'Bachelor' beauty sounded 'stuffy' from crying the night before suicide, and 'everything was fine' just a week earlier when the late ex-model helped her with wedding plans

Loredana Ferriolo (far right) — who insists 'The Bachelor' star wasn't taking drugs or on the outs with boyfriend Ryan Anderson — says Allemand sounded like she was crying or had a cold when she spoke to her that fateful night. Ferriolo, one of Tiger Woods' alleged mistresses, says 'everything was fine' a week before the suicide. read full story »

HARPER: MLB will go to instant replay including manager challenges, but is that really the best system?

Finally, baseball is taking a necessary and overdue step by implementing a replay system that should eliminate missed calls by umpires that are as embarrassing to the sport as they can be crucial toward determining wins and losses. So it’s about time, but... Is this really the best system?

GEEK SNEAK: Nude photos stolen by Best Buy worker and circulated online after student dropped off laptop, lawsuit claims

University of Alabama student Nicole March, 20, claims that she brought her computer to a Tuscaloosa Best Buy store on Aug. 18, 2011, and a Geek Squad employee raided her private files and then uploaded.

Man cleared in New York rape plans to sue after 14 years of wrongful imprisonment

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A man who served 14 years behind bars for a rape he didn’t commit has finally cleared his name — and now he wants someone to pay.

New York City cab driver shot 21 years ago dies from injuries, family wants NYPD to find gunman

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Oluwole Olofin was shot in the head in December 1992 by a customer who refused to pay. Olofin succumbed to his injuries on May 5, and now his family is praying for justice.

Assistant to artist Jasper Johns allegedly stole 22 of his works and sold them for $6.5 million

A photo from facebook of the artist James Meyer who was accused on August 15, 2013 of illegally selling artwork done by Jasper Johns. *** Local Caption *** A photo from facebook of the artist James Meyer who was accused on August 15, 2013 of illegally selling artwork done by Jasper Johns. James Meyer, who worked with the 'Three Flags' artist for more than 25 years, pocketed $3.4 million after selling swiped artwork to a clueless Manhattan art gallery.

GONGALEZ: As a visionary and a uniter, Bill Lynch brought out the best in New York pols

Bill Lynch had made a name for himself masterminding Rev. Jesse Jackson’s upset win among New York City Democrats in the 1988 Democratic presidential primary.

EXCLUSIVE: Owen Wilson re-models for 'Zoolander 2'

Elderly New York man, 80, dies in house fire while trying to rescue his dog

Heywood Wald died in the fire at his home in Brooklyn at about 3 a.m. Thursday. The 80-year-old man was attempting to rescue the dog. Heywood Wald died in the fire at his home in Brooklyn at about 3 a.m. and his wife, Marilyn Wald, 71, suffered burns to her left arm, cops said.

'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' stage actor hurt in the musical's latest mishap

Viewers leave a Broadway preview of "Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark" at the Foxwoods Theatre in Manhattan. A 23-year-old actor was seriously hurt Thursday during the injury-plagued mega-production “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” when his right ankle got caught in a hydraulic stage lift, authorities said.

Investigators retrieve flight recorders from crashed UPS cargo jet in Alabama

HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY An initial investigation into the wreckage of the UPS cargo jet that crashed on approach to Birmingham, Alabama's airport has found no evidence of pre-impact fire or engine failure, the National Transportation Safety Board said on Thursday.

Helicopter charter company owner sues dead girlfriend's estate to recover $300,000 in jewelry

A collection of Rolex watches sit on display during the Baselworld watch fair in Basel, Switzerland, on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. As Swiss watch enthusiasts flock to Baselworld this week to ogle items including the $35,900 Omega Ladymatic at the industry's largest fair, the devastation left by Japan's earthquake and tsunami threatens to restrain growth in luxury timepiece sales. Photographer: Simon Dawson/Bloomberg The owner of a helicopter charter company is trying to recover $300,000 in jewelry that he gave to his girlfriend before she died.

THE TRUTH IS IN THERE: Area 51 exists, CIA documents show, but still no mention of aliens or UFOs

Map of federal lands in southern Nevada, including:     Nellis Air Force Base     Area 51     Tonopah Test Range     Yucca Mountain     Mercury     Nevada Test Site     Nellis Air Force Range     Desert National Wildlife Range Documents obtained by George Washington University’s National Security Archive confirm for the first time what conspiracy theorists and UFO fanatics have long argued — that the facility known as Area 51 exists.

Chelsea gay man, who's lived in the area for 20 years, afraid to walk in neighborhood after hateful beating

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The 53-year-old gay man bashed by six brutes as he walked hand-in-hand with his boyfriend is now afraid to walk through Chelsea — his home of 20 years.

Brooklyn man spills beans on Rasputin Supper Club owner's alleged bogus debt settlement firm

Michael Levitis leaves Brooklyn Federal Court following his arraignment of charges he lied to the FBI. A Brooklyn man who worked for an alleged bogus debt settlement firm run by Rasputin Supper Club owner Michael Levitis ratted out the restaurateur while pleading guilty Thursday in a fraud scheme. “I followed instructions from Michael,” Denis Kurlyand, 30, said.

LONDON CALLING: British Consulate kicks off award to help New York tech startups build UK presence

London and New York City skylines The British Consulate General in New York is launching its inaugural GREAT Tech Awards to find the Big Apple’s most innovative startups and help them build a presence across the pond.

German tourist, 20, loses her ARM in Hawaii shark attack while snorkeling

A German woman was critically injured Wednesday in a suspected shark attack off south Maui. Maui County emergency responders say the woman's right arm was severed as she snorkeled about 50 yards off shore at Palauea Beach.

Gay Russian TV host fired for coming out on air, but urges against boycott of Sochi Olympic games

A Russian news anchor who was fired after coming out on air spoke out against a boycott of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia Tuesday evening. Months after he was fired for declaring his homosexuality on a live broadcast, former Russian television host Anton Krasovsky is cautioning against an Olympic boycott.

SACRIFICE: Fearless pooch loses his eye after saving little girl from a venomous snake

A four-year-old pup named Psycho will lose his left eye after jumping in between a venomous rattlesnake and two little girls. When Psycho spotted a rattlesnake aiming for Martha Rodriguez’ granddaughter, the fuzzy white dog lived up to his nature by doing the absolutely crazy thing. He jumped in between.

SEE IT Chris Christie in confrontation with concerned dad over medical marijuana whose two-year-old daughter suffers from epilepsy

A campaign visit to Scotch Plains led to a confrontation between Gov. Chris Christie and a local father over the use of medical marijuana for children. The parents of little Vivian Wilson, who’s 2 and a half, wrote a letter earlier this month to the governor, urging him to sign a measure that would make medical marijuana easily accessible to children like their own. A day before he promised a decision on whether to sign legislation making medical marijuana more easily accessible to kids, Gov. Chris Christie got an earful from a father who urged him to sign the bill into law.

Bronx bombshell: Meet Hannah Davis, Derek Jeter's main squeeze

Mom of murdered Pace University student, who died in 2010 drug-related robbery, confronts killer

The tearful mother of a murdered 21-year-old Pace University student railed in court Thursday at the drug dealer who killed him.

Defense Secretary Hagel orders changes in handling military sex assaults — but not enough for Sen. Gillibrand

POOL PHOTO The Pentagon announced new steps Thursday to cut down on the scourge of sexual assault in the military — but critics say the rules don’t go far enough.

RAISSMAN: ESPN highlights Alex Rodriguez suspension in Sunday Night Baseball commercial

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi At this particular moment in time, Alex Rodriguez is not exactly the greatest ambassador, a player the baseball establishment would proudly enlist to sell its game. Or is he?

John Mellencamp's teen sons charged with felony battery

City to file appeal on stop-and-frisk ruling on Friday

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Lawyers for the city said Thursday they’ll file a formal notice appealing Judge Shira Scheindlin’s stop-and-frisk ruling - setting the stage for a bruising legal battle.

Barclays Center builder to invest $229 million to renovate aging Nassau Coliseum

Fans are checked by security personnel as a Nassau County Police Officer Dave Chiusa,left, surveys the area on his mount Shadow outside Nassau Coliseum before the NHL hockey game between the Florida Panthers and the New York Islanders on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. Shadow was one of several mounted units on patrol. Security was increased as a result of the Boston Marathon explosion yesterday. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) The aging, archaic Nassau Coliseum will be renovated by the Forest City Ratner Cos. — the developer behind the brand-new Barclays Center, officials announced Thursday.

BREAKTHROUGH: Scientists successfully grow human heart tissue using stem cells

Model of a human heart Scientists said Tuesday they had used stem cells to grow human heart tissue that contracted spontaneously in a petri dish -- marking progress in the quest to manufacture transplant organs.

New York teen texted terrorism threat to Emirates Airlines at Kennedy Airport, officials say

A 19-year-old man texted terrorism threats to Emirates Airlines’ offices at Kennedy Airport. Port Authority cops locked up Michael Perez, 19, of the Bronx after he allegedly texted a terror threat to Emirates Airlines at Kennedy Airport, officials said Thursday.

Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis dishes to Vogue on escaping poverty, leading filibuster and possibility of running for governor

Pro-choice Texas politician State Sen. Wendy Davis, who became an overnight star after staging an epic 12-hour filibuster to defeat a strict anti-abortion law, told parts of her life story to fashion magazine Vogue.

SEE IT Baby safely rescued from car after driver leads Georgia police on high-speed chase

Samantha Nicole Barrett, 22, of Marietta, Ga., appeared in court Thursday and asked for a public defender. A high-speed police chase on a dusty Georgia road nearly ended in disaster after officers realized an abducted baby was in the back seat.

‘I just know I got to keep believing’: Aurora victim paralyzed in ‘Dark Knight’ massacre vows to walk again

Moton spoke for the first time since the Aurora movie theater shooting that left him paralyzed from the chest down. A Colorado teen paralyzed by a bullet during the Aurora theater massacre said he still believes he could one day walk again, but for now, Stefan Moton is willing to settle for a life confined to a wheelchair.

Is this woman too sexy for politics? Iranian woman ousted from office over her ‘model’ looks

Nina Siakhali Moradi was disqualified after winning a post on the Qazvincity council—just because she was too pretty. A democratically-elected city council official in Iran has reportedly been barred from taking up office — just because men in power thought she was too beautiful to serve.

Three charged with assault after beating a man who mistakenly photobombed picture

Left to right: Terrell Moore, Lindsye Newton and Bryanna Warren are charged with assult after seriously beating a man who walked into frame as they were taking pictures outside a bar. Watch where you step or you might walk into a photobomb beat down. Three people in Denver face charges for beating a man unconscious after he stepped into frame for one of their photos, authorities said.

Young dad’s tragedy: Wife dies from flesh-eating infection days after giving birth

Heather Nichols via Facebook. Heather seen here with her husband Matt Nichols. A young father is faced with raising his newborn daughter alone after a rare bacterial infection killed his wife just days after she gave birth.

Coroner: Suspect in Hannah Anderson kidnapping shot ‘5, maybe 6 times’

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS HANDOUT PHOTO TO BE USED SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REPORTING OR COMMENTARY ON THE FACTS OR EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS IMAGE. COURTESY/COPYRIGHT ANDREW SPANSWICK James Lee DiMaggio, 40, who kidnapped 16-year-old Hannah Anderson after killing her mother and little brother was shot at least five times, an Idaho coroner said.

Pot bust comes up empty-handed at Texas farm after cops find tomatoes instead of weed

The 3.5-acre Garden of Eden was raided on Aug. 2. after Texas police had reason to believe there was marijuana being grown there. They found none. Texas cops hoping to smoke out a pot farm were highly mistaken — the plants were only tomatoes. Now, members of the Dallas-Fort Worth farm Garden of Eden claim their rights were violated during the Aug. 2 raid

Attacking Indian Point nuclear plant is an easy target for terrorists, shocking report claims

A new report from the Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Project says the nuclear power plant at Indian Point in Buchanan, N.Y. is vulnerable to attacks involving sniper rifles and rocket propelled grenades. The paper asks the government to impose tougher standards of preparedness. Attacking the Indian Point nuclear power plant — located just 38 miles from New York City — would be a piece of cake for terrorists planning a 9/11-style attack, according to a new report.

Video claiming Obama played cards during Osama bin Laden mission pulled from YouTube

Former Obama aide Reggie Love (right) said that the President couldn’t ‘watch this entire’ thing play out, opting instead to play spades with staffers while the raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound took place. The original video of Obama's former aide, Reggie Love, dishing on the President's card playing during the raid to kill Osama bin Laden has reportedly been yanked from YouTube.

Illinois governor signs bill prohibiting teen tanning into law

Proposed legislation signed by Gov. Pat Quinn Thursday bans indoor tanning statewide for anyone younger than 18.

Documents claim Bolivian man turned 123 years old — perhaps the oldest living person on record

RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO/GOBERNACION" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS If Bolivia's public records are correct, Carmelo Flores Laura is the oldest living person ever documented. They say he turned 123 a month ago.

Study: More than half of undocumented immigrants who signed up for federal program have new jobs, driver's licenses

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi More than half of those who signed up for the year-old federal program for young undocumented immigrants have gotten driver’s licenses and new jobs, a study released Thursday said.

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IS THIS MEGAN? Body found in Staten Island marsh may be missing pregnant woman

The New York City Police Department is asking the public's assistance ascertaining the whereabouts of a female reported missing on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Details are as follows: Police fear the corpse found in Willowbrook Park are the remains of Megan Marotte, whose family reported her missing on Aug. 7.

HIGH TIMES: Which of the six NYC mayoral candidates have smoked marijuana?

JUNE 24 2008 FILE PHOTO More than half the candidates chasing the highest office in the city have gotten high themselves. At least six of the New York mayoral hopefuls have smoked marijuana, according to a recent survey.

City freezes $1.4 million in funds to Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty

Exported.; The action comes as one of New York’s once-most-respected charities comes under scrutiny because of ‘financial irregularities’ that led to the ouster of the Met’s head, William Rapfogel, an ally of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.

The dog purse: Now your pooch really is an accessory

Power company National Grid fined $25,000 for ethics violations

The sun is reflected in the windows of the National Grid office where Cape Wind Associates and National Grid announced a power purchase agreement between the two companies on Friday, May 7, 2010 in Waltham, Mass. The Obama administration approved the 130-turbine Cape Wind project in Nantucket, which faces legal challenges from several groups who oppose the project. National Grid was found to have improperly provided about $7,000 worth of gifts to two state DPS employees between 2002 and 2010.

China to stop using transplant organs from executed prisoners

CHNOUT TMPOUT China will start phasing out its decades-long practice of using the organs of executed prisoners for transplant operations from November, a senior official said on Thursday.

People who have more sex make more money

MR & PR People who have frequent sex make more money, new research from the Institute for the Study of Labor in Germany reveals.

Female member of Afghanistan parliament kidnapped by Taliban for prisoner exchange

This photograph taken on June 9, 2013 shows female Afghan Member of Parliament Fariba Ahmadi Kakar speaking during an interview with an AFP reporter at her residence in Kandahar. Taliban militants have kidnapped a female Afghan member of parliament, officials said on August 14, in the latest example of prominent women being targeted in the country. Fariba Ahmadi Kakar and her three children were taken at gunpoint on August 10 in the central province of Ghazni on the main highway from Kandahar city to Kabul. AFP PHOTO/Mamoon DurraniMamoon Durrani/AFP/Getty Images Fariba Ahmadi Kakar was kidnapped while driving from Kabul to the southern province of Kandahar with her family, according to members of the Ghazni provincial council.

'El unico candidito'? Bilingual flyer flub refers to Christine Quinn as a male in Spanish version

Dominican Day Parade going up 6 th Ave. Midtown Manhattan. Christine Quinn working the crowd. Sunday Aug.11, 2013. In English, the flyer says ‘When it comes to fighting for tenants, there's one candidate who stands out from the guys,’ but in Spanish she’s called ‘el unico candidito’ which is a male candidate.

Armenian mobster pleads guilty to fraud and gets 10 years of hard time

Robert Terdjanian is led in handcuffs from FBI headquarters, Wednesday, Oct, 13, 2010, in New York. Dozens of people on both coasts have been charged by Manhattan prosecutors in a $100 million Medicare fraud scheme. FBI agents arrested several of the suspects Wednesday in New York City and Los Angeles. Authorities say some have links to Armenian organized crime. (AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano) Robert Terdjanian was sentenced in Manhattan Federal Court for his role in multiple schemes, including Medicare fraud that scammed taxpayers out of $35 million.

'We need jetties and a seawall boardwalk': After Sandy, Rockaway residents fear beach restoration could be futile

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi By next summer, the beaches in the Rockaways will have as much sand as they did in the 1970s, but it remains to be seen how long they will stay that way.

Rockefeller wannabe gets 27 years to life in prison for California murder

Defendant Christian Gerhartsreiter speaks at Los Angeles Superior Court on August 15, 2013. Christian Gerhartsreiter, who masqueraded across the U.S. as an heir to the fabled Rockefeller fortune, a movie producer and a wizard of Wall Street, was sentenced Thursday to 27 years to life in prison.

Beginning at $60,000, Maxwell Place developments on Hoboken's waterfront good to last drop

Want to supersize your condo? It’s as easy as crossing the Hudson and looking up.

Bush daughter says she is ready for Hillary Clinton to run for president...but wouldn't necessarily vote for her

The Yale grad has partnered with the Clinton Global Initiative as part of her work as president of a public health non-profit, Global Health Corps. Barbara Bush, the 31-year-old daughter of George W. Bush, tells a magazine she thinks Hillary Clinton is "unbelievably accomplished" and she would like to see her run for the White House.

Drunk cowboy rides horse into a bar, lassos customer: cops

Jeremy Mouton, 26, was arrested after allegedly riding dirty at Cowboy's Saloon in Scott, La. A drunken man was arrested Wednesday morning after riding his horse into a saloon twice, lassoing a man in the parking lot and then galloping down the road

Conspirator in high-dollar poker ring pleads guilty, set to take plea deal

Exported.; William Barbalat, 42, copped in Manhattan federal court to hosting illegal poker games in his apartment and wiring cash to winning players out of state.

Two cops wounded, suspect killed in New Jersey gunfight: authorities

Two police officers were shot and wounded on Thursday morning in Trenton, New Jersey and the suspected shooter is dead. The incident happened shortly before 9:00 a.m. in the area of 59 Hobart Avenue. Two officers were wounded and a suspected gunman was dead during a gunfight at a New Jersey home on Wednesday, authorities said.

Fourth puppy stolen in California ‘dognapping’ found in cardboard box - two more still missing

The puppies’ owner, Ryan Fingerle, said she their mother is “very happy and now in a calm state of mind.” A 6-week-old puppy returned to his California home after he and his five siblings were stolen from his owner’s car parked in an animal hospital parking lot last week.

GOP attacks Louisiana senator with 1980s duck video game-themed ad

The ad attaches issues to the ducks, which in the game, players would attempt to shoot. Spoofing the Nintendo's '80s video game, the campaign spot said Democrat Sen. Mary Landrieu had "bad aim" since she has been "firing and missing" in her agenda.

Obama rodeo clown invited to perform in Texas

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED UNDATED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY JAMESON HSIEH FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY. A rodeo clown who caused controversy by wearing a mask of President Obama has been invited to perform in Texas by lawmaker Steve Stockman. The unidentified clown wore the mask at the Missouri State Fair on Saturday along with an upside down broom attached to his backside.

You ARE the father! Paternity test proves Scott Disick is Mason's dad

Cats swim to safety after tuna boat explodes

AUG. 5, 2013 PHOTO RELEASED BY MARK SCHNEIDER. BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE. NO SALES When the engine of an Oregon couple's tuna boat exploded last week, owners Mark and Cynthia Schneider had no choice but to jump into the ocean and leave behind their two cats on the doomed vessel.

WOW Man tries to access Michelle Obama’s bank account, claims she adopted him

Johnnie Gooden Jr. walked into a Chase Bank in Bryan, Texas, claiming to be the newly adopted son of Michelle Obama and demanding access to her account. A Texas man has been arrested after claiming to be the newly adopted son of first lady Michelle Obama and asking a bank teller to give him access to her account. Police were called to Chase Bank in Bryan, Texas, to reports of a suspicious customer, who was “attempting to access and account under Michelle Obama.”
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Agents now focus of war on PEDs

Major League Baseball investigators are no longer targeting players linked to Biogenesis, now that Alex Rodriguez and 13 other players have been disciplined for their ties to the now-defunct South Florida anti-aging clinic, commissioner Bud Selig told the club officials who attended the quarterly Owner Meetings at Cooperstown’s Otesaga Hotel this week.

Isola: Are you ready for some futbol?

A subway car bares advertising for NBC's coverage of the English Premier League. The English Premier League is futbol’s answer to the NFL but without the interminable replay challenges, television timeouts, fake grass and concealed weapons. But hey, no professional sports league is perfect, although the EPL comes close.

Madden: Selig wants to fix game completely before he leaves

AN OCT. 27, 2012 FILE PHOTO With about a year and four months left in his commissionership, Bud Selig is taking care of all the remaining family business — with a firm and even hand.

New AFL team named after Kiss

Arena League football fans get ready to rock ‘n roll all night. The league is returning to the Los Angeles area with a new expansion team named after the rock band Kiss.
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SEE IT: 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' cast in costume

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Schools modeled after P-TECH — mentioned by Obama in State of the Union — set to open in three NYC locations in 2014

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi P-TECH, launched in 2011, has a six-year program in which students start in ninth grade and stay until they've earned an associate's degree.

New York City correction officer charged with rape claims sex was consensual and he’s victim of extortion plot

Eddie Colon, 49, claims the woman he’s charged with raping is trying to extort him. The competing accounts were mentioned Thursday when Eddie Colon, 49, was arraigned for rape, assault and a slew of other charges in Brooklyn Criminal Court.

White House Twitter account gets into summer spirit during Obama’s vacation

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrive at the Cape Cod in Massachusetts, where the pair has been vacationing this week. Obama has ditched the White House for a week of vacationing in Martha's Vineyard and his staffers are taking advantage of the boss being away, running wild with his Twitter feed.

14 dead, more than 200 wounded in south Beirut blast: officials

A frantic crowd after an explosion in south Beirut. Officials said at least 14 people were dead in the latest apparent violence linked to the civil war in neighboring Syria. Rescue workers in the southern Beirut district hit by an explosion on Thursday have found nine bodies, a witness at the scene said.

Tribe to sell booze to fight the bottle

AN AUG. 8, 2013, PHOTO SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Native Americans on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Reservation have voted to end prohibition and legalize alcohol so the tribe can use the profits for education and treatment.

SERIOUS BUSINESS: Yogo truck driver pulls knife on Mister Softee rival in NYC ice cream turf war

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Mister Softee brought a sugar cone to a knife fight. Two frozen treat slingers were arrested Wednesday after getting their licks in during a midtown turf war that could have become a stabbing, cops said.

Interracial family terrorized by disturbing letters for two years

The family says the latest note went too far when it made mention of the family’s 1-year-old baby girl. For the last two years, Krista Devonshire and her family of Norwood say they have stomached the racially abusive letters while reporting them to police, but the latest letters' discovery Wednesday morning went too far.

Researchers discover oldest rock carvings in North America

The ancient carvings on these limestone boulders in northern Nevada's high desert have been confirmed to be the oldest recorded petroglyphs in North America, between 10,500 and 14,800 years old. They feature geometric shapes and “tree-form designs.” PYRAMID LAKE, Nev. — Ancient rock etchings along a dried-up lake bed in Nevada have been confirmed to be the oldest recorded petroglyphs in North America, dating back at least 10,000 years.

WATCH: Trailer for Cory Monteith's final film released

SEE IT: first images of indigenous tribe living in Brazil’s Amazon jungle

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY FUNAI FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY. RIO DE JANEIRO — A newly released video captures the first fleeting images of an indigenous tribe living in Brazil's Amazon jungle that is thought to have had very little contact with the outside world.

Judge tosses Rudy Giuliani heckler's lawsuit over false arrest claims

5/27/09 Southampton John McCluskey the man who heckled Rudy Guilani in Bridgehampton has to appear at Southampton Court today on charges that he threatened the former Mayor over the Memorial Day weekend. In photo Mr.McCluskey leaving Southampton Court to face charges that he threatened the former New York Mayor Rudy Guilani. with court papers A federal judge has thrown out a Long Island, N.Y., man’s lawsuit claiming he was falsely arrested for heckling former mayor Rudy Giuliani in the Hamptons.

Body of man who saved 8-year-old boy from drowning found in Florida Keys

Brian Kowalski (r.) disappeared after he jumped into the waters of Johnson Key on Monday to save an 8-year-old boy struggling in a rip current. His 10-year-old daughter, Erin, was onboard the boat when Kowalski drifted away. The body of a man who saved an 8-year-old boy from drowning in the Florida Keys was pulled from the water, authorities said.

4,000-year-old ‘bog body’ likely world’s oldest

A milling machine damaged the head, neck and chest of the body when it was discovered. Mummified remains found to date to 2,000 B.C. have been hailed the world's oldest "bog body." The 4,000-year-old remains of the young adult male found in a bog two years ago predate that of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen.
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Abducted teen's family were tortured before they were killed as investigators reveal they found 'half of a human torso, legs, and feet' and a tarp 'melted to the head'

The man accused of kidnapping California teen Hannah Anderson traded 13 phone calls with the girl before he tortured and killed her mother and 8-year-old brother, according to newly released search warrants.

Stop-and-frisk judge will lay down law on wrongful NYCHA arrests

FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013 PHOTO Shira Scheindlin, the judge who ruled Monday that the NYPD’s stop-and-frisk practice is unconstitutional, is preparing to try a related case brought by NYC Housing Authority residents and their visitors.

Time to go back to geography class! MSNBC is almost 100 miles off when drawing map of President Obama's upcoming bus tour

Let's hope President Obama's driver has a good map. The commander-in-chief is planning a bus tour next week to discuss the economy in Buffalo, Syracuse and Binghamton, N.Y., and Scranton, Pa., but a map by MSNBC was completely off the mark Tuesday.

Disgraced Anthony Weiner still has supporters despite newest sexting scandal

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi His campaign may be foundering, but Anthony Weiner still has a small core of supporters who came out Tuesday night to cheer him on as he flung zingers at his better-polling rivals for New York's mayorship.
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SEE IT 'Bachelor' star Gia Allemand's last photos

Some of Allemand's friends on the hit ABC show spoke to reporters on Wednesday, saying they knew the brunette beauty had demons she fought to overcome.

Gia Allemand's funeral to be held next week

TABLOIDS OUT; NO BOOK PUBLISHING WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. NO ARCHIVE. NO RESALE. The former 'Bachelor' star, who died of an apparent suicide, will be laid to rest in her Queens, NY hometown.

Gia Allemand and the reality of reality TV

BACHELOR PAD - "Bachelor Pad," the exciting new competitive reality series from the producers of "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette," premieres MONDAY, AUGUST 9 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on ABC. (Photo by Kevin Foley/ABC via Getty Images) GIA ALLEMAND Allemand's death provides a tragic reminder that the seductive lure of reality TV includes no provision for happiness.

Chris Brown gets off in hit-and-run case

-ALLCOUNTRY A Los Angeles judge dismissed the misdemeanor rap against the "Run It" singer Thursday -- against the objections of prosecutors, sources told the Daily News.

'That '70s Show' actress dead at 43

Lisa Robin Kelly, an actress best known for her long-running role on "That '70s Show," died at the age of 43 on Wednesday.

'Sensitive sociopath' Hannah McCoy returns to 'Dexter'

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - AUGUST 14: Actress Yvonne Strahovski arrives at the 13th Annual InStyle Summer Soiree at Mondrian Los Angeles on August 14, 2013 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) Yvonne Strahovski’s character on “Dexter” would literally kill to be in a perfect relationship.

REVIEW 'Jobs' is unassuming and surprising...

(FSC:GK) Like the man it’s about, “Jobs” is thin, but appearances are deceiving.

REVIEW ... while 'Kick-Ass 2' disappoints

Jim Carrey as Colonel Stars and Stripes and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Kick-Ass in “Kick-Ass 2” Since “Kick-Ass 2” is the final superhero movie of the summer, a sigh of relief should be savored.

Giffords’ PAC returns donation from Bette Midler

Bette Midler poses for a photo as she arrives at Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project 12th Annual Spring Picnic at Gracie Mansion in Manhattan, Ny. Thursday, May 30, 2013. The project was started in 1995, and is devoted to restoring, revitalizing, and developing, underserved parks, community gardens, and other open spaces in New York City.(Photo by Barry Williams / for New York Daily News) Midler’s foundation gave $10,000 to help back gun-control candidates, but the law bans giving by private nonprofits.

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REVIEW ‘Austenland’ lacks sense or sensibility

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Iranian actress stars in 'The Patience Stone'

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REVIEW ‘Inch’allah’ falters on Middle Eastern affairs

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In the Now: Take H&M home; get ready for Harlem Fest

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D-Pryde: Straight outta Filipino-Spanish roots

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Avi Hoffman presents the third show in his autobiographical trilogy, “Still Jewish After All These Years.” Check out Frances Sternhagen, Lucy Thurber and Avi Hoffman.

REVIEW ‘Soul Doctor' conveys history but comes up flat

Eric Anderson as Shlomo in ‘Soul Doctor’ Kvetching, kvelling, klapping. There’s plenty of all of that going down in Broadway’s affectionate but superficial new singing biography, “Soul Doctor.”

Online-only equal traditional TV, says 'Husbands' producer

Husbands -- Image HUS01_POSTER_HR -- Pictured (L-R): Sean Hemeon as Brady and Brad Bell as Cheeks -- Photo: Jordan Nuttall/The CW -- © 2013 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved. At least one director of a successful web-only series is saying there is “no distinction” any more between shows produced for traditional TV and shows distributed only online.

Fresh-faced Lilo stuns in post-rehab selfie

Lindsay Lohan stuns in a new set of selfies. The 27-year-old starlet, who recently finished her 90-day stint in rehab, took to Instagram this week to post two snap shots of herself look incredibly healthy and happy.

John Mellencamp's sons charged with felony battery

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 03: John Mellencamp attends Meet the Creators at Apple Store Soho on June 3, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage) John Mellencamp's two teenage sons face felony battery charges in connection with a July altercation.

‘Duck Dynasty’ scores big for A&E

Phil Robertson in A&E's 'Duck Dynasty' returning for season 4 August 14 at 10PM ET/PT. Season opener draws 11.8 million viewers — making it the most-watched nonfiction show in TV history.

Oprah in a giving mood on 'Kimmel'

Oprah Winfrey gives away a car to an audience member on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on August 15, 2013. She was there to promote “Lee Daniels' the Butler,” but Oprah suddenly had the urge to give away a free car.

Jennifer Aniston glows in floral frock after dismissing pregnancy rumors

Jennifer Aniston flaunted her flower power! The 44-year-old actress turned heads in a floral frock at the London premiere of "We're the Millers” Wednesday.

Punky's pregnant! Soleil Moon Frye expecting third child

Frye, 37, and her film and television producer husband Jason Goldberg have desired another child for some time now. The former "Punky Brewster" star already has two daughters with husband Jason Goldberg.

Bride puts disastrous wedding cake on eBay

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Laura Prepon leaving 'Orange Is the New Black'

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Miguel arrested on DUI charges in L.A.

Miguel, shown attending the Teen Choice Awards on Sunday, reportedly failed field sobriety and Breathalyzer tests. The 27-year-old singer was arrested early Thursday morning for driving drunk.

REVIEW 'Kick-Ass 2' lacks kick

Jim Carrey as Colonel Stars and Stripes and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Kick-Ass in “Kick-Ass 2” Amped-up dreamscape of violence sends summer's superhero season out on a super-juvenile note.

Simmons pulls Harriet Tubman 'sex tape' from YouTube

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 12: Russell Simmons attends LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER Los Angeles premiere, hosted by TWC, Budweiser and FIJI Water, Purity Vodka and Stack Wines, held at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on August 12, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for TWC) The Def Jam boss took down the video, a parody "sex tape" of the abolitionist icon Harriet Tubman.

Cocktails that pack a punch for National Rum Day

The Lavender & Bergamot cocktail at Atrium Dumbo is made with a hint of lavender syrup for a palpable floral flavor. You don’t have to be at a tiki bar to enjoy a rum-filled sip.

‘Paranoia,’ movie review

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When the Beatles rocked Shea

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More coffee linked to higher mortality rate: study

NR If you're under 55, you might want to re-think that fourth, fifth or sixth cup of Joe: A new study holds troubling news for younger coffee lovers.

Nobel prize-winning author Eugene O'Neill's underwear for sale

New York Daily News They can be purchased at a bookshop in the Berkshires.

Artists preserve baby bumps as works of art

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Lindsay Lohan to guest star on 'Eastbound & Down'

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 09: Lindsay Lohan departs the Ed Sullivan Theater after visiting "Late Show With David Letterman" on April 9, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images) Lindsay Lohan is heading back to work after her successful 90-day stint in rehab. The 27-year-old actress has landed a role on the upcoming season of HBO comedy series "Eastbound & Down."

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Grandparents, grandkids boost each other's well-being: study

A new study probes the lasting impact of healthy relations between grandparents and their grandchildren. A study announced this week finds that both grandparents and adult grandchildren play key roles in the mental well-being of both.

Friends mystified by 'Bachelor' star's suicide

TABLOIDS OUT; NO BOOK PUBLISHING WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. NO ARCHIVE. NO RESALE. Gia Allemand died Wednesday, two days after her boyfriend found her hanging in her New Orleans home.

Prince joins Twitter, tweets preview of new song 'Groovy Potential'

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer previously denounced the internet, but clearly changed his mind on Tuesday, taking over his band’s account @3RDEYEGIRL. The singer has taken over the Twitter account of his female backing band.

Supermodels strip down for 50th Pirelli calendar

From left to right: Models Alessandra Ambrosio, Helena Christensen, Karolina Kurkova, Alek Wek, Miranda Kerr and Isabeli Fontana. Fashion’s finest models and shutterbugs gathered for a super-sexy photoshoot to honor the upcoming 50th anniversary launch of the esteemed Pirelli Calendar.

Teresa Giudice and husband Joe plead not guilty in tax case

Reality TV star Teresa Giudice and her hot-tempered hubby returned to court Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to federal fraud charges.

JACKO'S EX-WIFE SPEAKS: Debbie Rowe in tears as she recalls King of Pop's 'incredible' fear of pain

Michael Jackson's ex-wife appeared in a Los Angeles courthouse Wednesday morning to testify in the wrongful death case brought by the King of Pop's heirs, including her kids Prince and Paris.

REVIEW 'Duck Dynasty': Season 4 premiere

SENDER: “Hinckley, David” <DHinckley@nydailynews.com> As A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” moves into season four Wednesday night, it has turned into the “Seinfeld” of reality television.

Michelle Obama to release hip-hop album

The First Lady will release a 19-track hip-hop album next month geared toward children and focusing on messages of eating healthy and exercising regularly.

photos Scores killed in Egypt as demonstrators, police clash in Cairo

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Next year's Emmys to air in final week of August

0 The scheduling will avoid a conflict with the network’s highly rated “Sunday Night Football.”

After shooting HBO film, Larry David unsure if 'Curb' will return

Larry David’s new HBO movie, “Clear History,” reminds us again that in art, as in life, he likes to make it up as he goes. The fact that he doesn’t overplan or overorganize is also the reason, he says, that he doesn’t know whether he’ll do another season of his HBO comedy “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

Simon Cowell’s baby mama reaches divorce settlement

Lauren Silverman posted a cozy Instagram photo of herself and Simon Cowell while on vacation. Lauren and Andrew Silverman have reached an amicable settlement.

'Borgias' fans offered e-book conclusion

Episode 201 Showtime is serving unhappy fans of cancelled show "The Borgias" a consolation prize.

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Verizon FiOS gains customers as TWC's CBS blackout continues

AN APRIL 11, 2013, FILE PHOTO A nasty contractual dispute has left 3.2 million cable customers without CBS.

REVIEW ‘Owner’s Manual'

Ed Sanders in ‘Owner’s Manual’ "Owner's Manual" rests on a thin joke, but thanks to its two stars, produces an entertaining half hour of television.

Cops seek alleged Famke Janssen stalker

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The NYPD is looking to talk to a Bronx man who gave the “X-Men” star a fright a few years back.

Amber: Not ashamed of bisexuality

Amber Heard in the September 2013 issue of ELLE magazine. Even on the arm of one of Hollywood's biggest stars, Amber Heard isn't quite ready to settle down.

Willie for Congress?

Willie Robertson stars in A&E's 'Duck Dynasty,' which will return for its fourth season on Wednesday. "Duck Dynasty" star Willie Robertson is drawing interest from D.C. operatives as a future Congressman.

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'Porter Ridge': TV review

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Tameka on son's accident: I 'don't blame' Usher

Usher's Ex, Tameka Raymond talks to 'Good Morning America' on August 13, 2013 about the pool accident that almost killed her son, Usher Raymond V. Tameka Foster says she doesn't hold her ex-hubby accountable for Usher V's near-death accident.

Rihanna’s new fashion line revealed

What’s my name? Rihanna designed lingerie sporting the words “RiRi” and “G4LIFE.” New ad campaign features select pieces from the 80-piece River Island collection.

Oprah: Who ya gonna call?

Winfrey gave an interview to Swiss newspaper Blick on Monday night, the same newspaper that spoke with the anonymous shop clerk days earlier. The queen of talk says she thought about calling Jennifer Aniston or Tom Ford during Swiss racism incident.

Museum trying to buy Jane Austen ring from Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson says her hectic schedule makes it nearly impossible to date. A Jane Austen museum received $155K from benefactor to help it buy the writer's ring back from Kelly Clarkson.

Jenny debuts in new 'View' photos

The 17th season of 'The View' premieres Sept. 9, with new host Jenny McCarthy joining Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd and Barbara Walters. Take a look at things from Jenny McCarthy's new point of view.

Aniston changes flight to avoid flying with Jolie

The pair nearly ended up on the same flight to London.

Trim Aguilera hits the beach with ex-hubby

Christina Aguilera's slimmer figure is turning heads even when she's wearing jeans and a tank top.

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Lake Bell on the cover of New York Magazine's Fall Fashion issue. Stars naked on covers may sell magazines, but can it still stir up controversy?

Carrie Underwood launches OPI nail polish

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RESTRICTIONS APPLY: NO WEBSITE USE These celebs love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies.

Jason Wu to launch Lancôme makeup

New York-based fashion designer Jason Wu is teaming up with Lancôme for a cosmetics collection. Without a doubt one of 2013's hottest designers, Jason Wu, who created his own brand and was named head artistic director at BOSS Women last June, will now bring his talents to the world of luxury cosmetics for a limited edition collection.

Pitbull opens sports charter school

Pitbull says ‘There’s no way you could tackle any obstacle or any issue around the world if you’re not educated.’ The singer is giving back by opening a charter school in the Miami neighborhood where he grew up.

Jimmy Fallon channels Walter White for 'Joking Bad' spoof

Jimmy Fallon has caught "Breaking Bad" fever. In a picture the talk show host shared on Twitter, the 38-year-old funnyman reinvented himself as meth kingpin Walt White, complete with goatee, bald head, and White's signature yellow hazmat suit.

Swiss clerk accused of racial profiling fires back at Oprah

Oprah Winfrey recounts an allegedly racist experience she had in a Zurich boutique on an interview with ‘Entertainment Tonight’ - the clerk at the center of the controversy, however, denies the Queen of Talk’s version of events. The Zurich boutique clerk claims Winfrey's account “is not true” and “absurd.”

Too many selfies can hurt relationships

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Odom cleared in paparazzi scuffle

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Justin Bieber breaks Make-A-Wish Foundation record with 200th wish

Justin Bieber granted his 200th wish via the Make-A-Wish Foundation to Annalysha Brown-Rafanan who proposed marriage to the singer. Bieber accepted a marriage proposal from an 8-year-old fan.

Sydney Leathers' strip club debut

Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner’s 23-year-old online paramour dissapointed during an appearance at Manhattan’s Headquarters Gentlemen’s Club where ‘Mrs. Danger’ did little more than text and pose for photos.

Simon welcomes ex-girlfriend Sinitta aboard his yacht

-ARG,-AUS,-AUT,-BEL,-BGR,-BRA,-CHE,-CHN,-CZE,-DNK,-ESP,-EST,-FIN,-FRA,-GTM,-HKG,-HUN,-ITA,-JPN,-KOR,-MAR,-MEX,-NLD,-NOR,-NZL,-PER,-POL,-PRT,-ROM,-RUS,-SRB,-SWE,-UKR,-ZAF Simon Cowell might be on a mission to make amends with everyone.

B'klyn hot-doggers hit the road on 'The Great Food Truck Race'

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UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - AUGUST 11: (L-R) Musicians Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas attend the 2013 Teen Choice Awards at Gibson Amphitheatre on August 11, 2013 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Fox/WireImage) Joe Jonas photobombs Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas at the Teen Choice Awards on Aug. 11, 2013 Ever get that feeling someone's lurking behind you? Check out which celebrities have fallen victim to a hilarious photobomb ...

SEE IT New ‘Hunger Games’ trailer released

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Adidas launches heavy metal fashion

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It's a girl for George Lucas

FILE "Star Wars" creator George Lucas has a new Padawan with wife Mellody Hobson.

Charlatans drummer Jon Brookes dead at 44

Jon Brookes, drummer of The Charlatans, died in a hospital Tuesday, the band said. He was 44. Jon Brookes, drummer with British indie rock band The Charlatans, has died.

PHOTOS Ashley Tisdale shows off engagement rock

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Induced labor linked to autism: study

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A well-placed guitar! Bieber serenades his grandma while naked

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Jennifer Garner joins Halle Berry in fight for tougher paparazzi laws

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Author slams Gwyneth Paltrow over Hamptons book signing

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Katy Perry accused of ripping off other musicians

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Lady Gaga strips down for V magazine

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Facebook to offer OpenTable restaurant reservations on mobile app

Facebook teamed up with online restaurant booking service OpenTable. Facebook struck a deal with online restaurant booking service OpenTable that will allow users to reserve tables at restaurants via a Facebook app, as the world's No. 1 social network continues to expand its mobile services.

Fatty fish once a week cuts rheumatoid arthritis risk

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‘Breaking Bad’ shatters ratings record

Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) and Walter White (Bryan Cranston) - Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 9_"The Decision" - Photo Credit: Ursula Coyote/AMC Kickoff of the drug-dealer drama drew 5.9 million viewers, more than double last summer's premiere.

Chris Brown sued by Frank Ocean's cousin over brawl

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 15: Recording Artist Chris Brown attends the 8th annual BTE All-Star Celebrity Kickoff Party at The Playboy Mansion on July 15, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic) A man who claims he was punched and kicked by a member of Chris Brown's entourage during a fight at a recording studio sued the R&B singer on Tuesday for assault and battery.

Out of 'Control': Kendrick Lamar rips fellow rappers

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REVIEW ‘The Patience Stone’

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'Teen Mom 2' Jenelle Evans jailed for failing drug test

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Same-sex star couples

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NO Brazil These Hollywood hunks are hiding their sexy faces beneath some serious facial fuzz.

Kate Upton: Curves ahead

-ALLCOUNTRY 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

MAVRIXONLINE.COM - +1 305 542 9275. Byline, credit, TV usage, web usage or linkback must read MAVRIXONLINE.COM. Failure to byline correctly will incur double the agreed fee. 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?

Anthony Weiner's wife Huma Abedin wears the same dress as Michelle Obama while campaigning in New York City. 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

Leah Remini attends Disney Media Networks International Upfronts at Walt Disney Studios on May 20, 2012 in Burbank, California. 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

-ALLCOUNTRY 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.

Worst celebrity hair days of all time

'I don't know if I prefer the braids or the big curls... #postvacationhair' Heidi Klum reveals the curls her vacation braids caused in this Instagram photo from July 8, 2013. Heidi Klum spotted out and about in NYC. 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

Chris Pratt posted a picture on Instagram on July 6, 2013.: "Six months no beer. #GOTG Kinda douchey to post this but my brother made me." 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.

Stars n' stripes: Celebs wearing their American pride

@heidiklum via Instagram on July 4, 2013 "Happy 4th of July everyone!" Do you love America? Of course you do. So do these celebrities.

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Bills RB Spiller has 2,000-yard goal

AN AUGUST 2, 2013 FILE PHOTO TV OUT; MAGS OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT; BATAVIA DAILY NEWS OUT; DUNKIRK OBSERVER OUT; JAMESTOWN POST-JOURNAL OUT; LOCKPORT UNION-SUN JOURNAL OUT; NIAGARA GAZETTE OUT; OLEAN TIMES-HERALD OUT; SALAMANCA PRESS OUT; TONAWANDA NEWS OUT C.J. Spiller has several reasons for wanting to seek out Adrian Peterson after Buffalo’s preseason game against Minnesota on Friday night.

Russian pole vault champ condemns homosexuality

Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva, the gold medalist in the women's pole vault, gestures during a press conference at the World Athletics Championships in the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko) Pole vault great Yelena Isinbayeva condemned homosexuality Thursday after criticizing fellow competitors who painted their fingernails in rainbow colors to support gays and lesbians in the face of a new anti-gay law in Russia.

VIDEO: A live bat briefly disrupts Braves game

A bat landed on the infield during the second inning of the Braves' game against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday at Turner Field. To say the bats in Atlanta are jumping is an understatement. No, not those bats. Wednesday night's Braves-Phillies game at Turner Field was briefly stopped when a live bat landed on the infield during the second inning.

Brady leaves Pats practice with leg injury

Tom Brady Patriots quarterback Tom Brady limped off the practice field after appearing to hurt his left leg while throwing a pass.

Pekovic and Wolves agree on 5-year deal

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to terms on a five-year deal with restricted free agent center Nikola Pekovic.

Scottish invasion takes over London before 'friendly'

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: Scotland fans gather in Trafalgar Square ahead of their international friendly match against England tonight on August 14, 2013 in London, England. Scotland and England will meet at Wembley stadium tonight for their first international in 14 years. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) Wearing traditional kilts and bonnets, thousands of Scotland football fans descended on London’s Trafalgar Square on Wednesday ahead of their homeland’s first game in 14 years against neighbor and fierce rival England.

Manny being cut: Ramirez released by Rangers

Please contact your sales representative with questions. Manny Ramirez has struck out in his comeback attempt. The once-feared hitter was released by the Texas Rangers on Tuesday after his bat failed to scare opposing hitters with Triple-A Round Rock.

Steelers put WR Burress on injured reserve

Newly signed Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress (80) appears during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Pittsburgh. Burress returned to the team that drafted him a dozen years ago on Wednesday hungry, humble and eager to prove there's still some life left in a career that's never quite lived up to his own outsized expectations. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) The Pittsburgh Steelers have put wide receiver Plaxico Burress on the injured reserve list, likely ending his season. The Steelers made the move Tuesday, a day after Burress turned 36.

Soccer-loving pope cheers on Messi, others at the Vatican

In this photo provided by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Francis is applauded by Italy goalie Gianluigi Buffon, left, and Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi during a private audience at the Vatican, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013. Two big-name Argentines have had a VIP meeting at the Vatican, Pope Francis and Barcelona football star Lionel Messi. The player, his fellow teammates on the Argentine national soccer squad as well as Italy's national team players were enjoying a private audience Tuesday with the first Latin American-born pontiff in the Apostolic Palace. The teams meet Wednesday in Rome in a friendly match. Francis told the players to remember they are role models on and off the field "for better or worse." He asked for their prayers for himself "on the playing field God put me on. (AP Photo/L'Osservatore Romano, ho) Pope Francis cheered fellow Argentine Lionel Messi and other soccer stars Tuesday as he led a morality-focused pep rally of sorts at the Vatican for Argentina and Italy’s national teams ahead of their eagerly awaited friendly match.

PGA champ Dufner celebrates on top of Manhattan

Jason Dufner, right, 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament winner, poses with the championship trophy in the wind and rain on the observation deck of the Empire State Building on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2013 in New York. Dufner claimed his first major title with a two-shot victory over Jim Furyk on Sunday. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews) The last time Jason Dufner was on a Manhattan rooftop, he was down on one knee proposing to his future wife. On Tuesday, Dufner was hoisting the PGA Championship trophy on top of the Empire State Building, two days after winning his first major.
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