Sunday, August 18, 2013

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In testy exchange with News editorial board, Eliot Spitzer affirmed, with arrogant dishonesty, why he's not fit for NYC controller — that's why we support Scott Stringer

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer's word has been rock-solid and he has worked diligently for advancement, while ex-governor Eliot Spitzer (center) hopes to waltz in on nerve and notoriety over pay-for-sex sessions with Ashley Dupre (right). read full story »

EXCLUSIVE ALIMONY HAVENS? Wife claims Russian billionaire bought $20M celebrity mansion with kids' trust to hide cash

Dmitry Rybolovlev, 46, who bought a $88 million New York penthouse as a dorm room for his daughter, has snapped up another pricey property in Hawaii once owned by Will Smith.

HE WANTED HER FOR HIMSELF: Uncle of woman allegedly killed by son of Red Sox broadcaster says he predicted murder

An uncle of the woman allegedly killed by the son of longtime Boston Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy said Saturday that he “predicted” his niece’s relationship would one day end in murder.

Red Sox broadcaster Remy blasts son charged with murder

Jerry Remy takes to his Twitter account to release a statement about the alleged murder. Longtime Boston Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy says he cannot describe his disgust and remorse after his son pleaded not guilty to stabbing his girlfriend to death.

'People in the June 14 elections declared that they want a new foreign policy': Iran's new prez says he will listen to voters

Iran's new President Hasan Rouhani, waves after swearing in at the parliament, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013. Iran's new president on Sunday called on the West to abandon the "language of sanctions" in dealing with his country over its contentious nuclear program, hoping to ease the economic pressures now grinding its people. Rouhani spoke after being sworn in as president in an open session of parliament Sunday, capping a weekend that saw him endorsed by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi) Hasan Rouhani said his government will reach out to world powers and shift away from the bombastic style of his predecessor, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Penn State makes first settlement in Sandusky sex-abuse case after setting aside $60M for payouts

Jerry Sandusky The deal with Victim 5 will likely be followed by two dozen more settlement deals in the next week. The university recently set aside $60 million for expected settlements.

WOW! Army officers finish 500-mile run from N.C. to Ground Zero

Dozens of runners join seven Army officers who hoist U.S. flags as they cross the finish line at the 9/11 Memorial, completing an amazing 500-mile relay that began in North Carolina. The seven officers each ran around 75 miles of the non-stop, six-day charity relay, before joining together to run the last 10 miles to the 9/11 Memorial.

Ziyi Zhang reveals why she took a break from Hollywood

Lupica: Stop crying! If A-Rod really is victim he should sue everybody

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi There is no dumber narrative this baseball summer, not one, than the one about Alex Rodriguez being a victim of MLB and the Yankees and life’s circumstances, in no particular order.

Raissman: Baseball replay rules could fall prey to 'home' cookin'

The umpires review New York Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano (24) double that was almost a homerun in the first game of the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers at Yankees Stadium. On baseball telecasts, almost on a nightly basis, we see replays and hear broadcasters say “that’s not a definitive angle” or “it’s hard to tell from that angle."

40 pythons found in Canada motel — 10 days after two boys were killed by escaped snake

An animal cruelty investigator holds one of 40 ball pythons that were seized from a southern Ontario motel room. Ten days after two Canadian brothers were killed by an escaped 14-foot python, authorities found 40 of the snakes at a southern Ontario motel.

Kaplan: Dueling moguls keep you from your CBS shows — and your precious football

MANDATORY CREDIT; NO SALES; NO ARCHIVE; NORTH AMERICAN USE ONLY. Make no mistake, there are no good guys in this battle — and the biggest losers are consumers who have been shut out of watching programming on the nation’s top-rated broadcast network.

EXCLUSIVE Sheldon Silver aided Gov. Cuomo in sneaking through tax breaks for luxury developers

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver signs the Daily News petition that seeks restrictions on assault weapons and background checks for gun purchases. Dec. 27, 2012. Two developers who stood to benefit from the tax breaks gave Cuomo big donations days before his bill-signing, and sources involved in the process identified Silver as the creator of the measures.

Vigilante teen dresses up as ninja — and gets arrested

Todd Kapcsos, of Johnstown, was in court Wednesday to waive his right to a preliminary hearing on charges of loitering, prowling at night and disorderly conduct. Everybody agrees that a 19-year-old Pennsylvania man dressed up as a ninja and lurked near homes, but they disagree whether that's a good idea - or legal.

Baby dies after eating detergent packet that mom accidentally left on bed

Officials said children are often attracted to the highly-concentrated detergent packets because of how colorful they are. A 7-month-old Florida boy died after eating a small packet of laundry detergent that his mother accidentally left on a bed where the child was sleeping, authorities said.

PHOTOS Parkour practitioners turn Benghazi into a playground for diving and soaring bodies

Zakaria Alakory (R), 19, and Assem Al Khshmy (L), 16, practice parkour on the beach in Benghazi. The practice invites daring athletes to spontaneously use the materials that are already available to them to create new ways of moving through urban space.

Brother of Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahri arrested in Egypt: official

Mohammed al-Zawahri is seen in this undated photograph taken while in police custody in Egypt. Egyptian authorities, for the first time, Thursday, March 4, 2004, acknowledged having the longtime Jihad member in their prisons. Al-Zawahri is the younger brother of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden's deputy, Ayman al-Zawahri. Egyptian authorities have arrested the brother of al-Qaida chief Ayman al-Zawahri, a security official said Saturday.

EXCLUSIVE Stop-and-frisk monitor Peter Zimroth tells The News: I'll be fair

Lawyer Peter Zimroth, who was appointed to monitor court-ordered reform of the NYPD’s stop-and-frisk practice, poses with his wife, actress Estelle Parsons. Zimroth once represented a whistleblower cop during the Knapp Commission’s investigation of NYPD corruption during the early 1970s. Life-long New Yorker says he'll be a problem solver, not an adversary, as he eyes NYPD reforms of controversial crime-fighting program.

Fiancé of 'Mob Wives' TV star gets 15-year sentence for dealing cocaine

Ramona Rizzo of “Mob Wives” was in Brooklyn court to watch husband Joseph Sclafani (l.) get 15-year sentence for selling cocaine. Reputed Gambino soldier Joseph Sclafani, 47, received the sentence after pleading guilty to distributing cocaine as fiancée Ramona Rizzo, of the VH1 reality show, watched him get shipped off.

Braxton bares rear during N.J. show

A-Rod's lawyer accuses Yanks of sabotaging slugger's medical treatment

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Joseph Tacopina, the slugger's latest attorney, leveled a series of seemingly preposterous charges against the Yankees, including that the team sabotaged Rodriguez's medical treatment.

Blast rocks Egyptian consulate in Benghazi as Middle East turmoil continues

People hold a vigil for supporters of deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood, and in protest of the recent violence in Egypt, in front of the headquarters of the Egyptian consulate, in Benghazi August 15. The explosion blew out the windows of the consulate and wounded at least one Egyptian security guard in the coastal Libyan city, according to eye witnesses.

Angie Harmon: Sorry, I’m not Angie Hormone

Woman stabs husband to death during fight at Bronx homeless shelter  

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A woman allegedly stabbed her husband to death during a fight in a homeless shelter in the Morrisania section of the Bronx, police said.

Pervy cabbie gets license revoked after asking fare, 'Am I making you horny?'

NR A woman passenger says cab driver Tashfeen Awan, a married dad of three, repeatedly came on to her during her ride.

BLACKOUT: Google goes down for five minutes causing global internet traffic to drop 40 percent, report reveals

Google, along with several of its wildly-popular services like YouTube and Gmail, were all down for a brief period on Friday night, causing traffic to plunge.

Royals' Miguel Tejada gets 105-game ban for amphetamines

Kansas City Royals' Miguel Tejada reacts after lining out to Cleveland Indians first baseman Carlos Santana to end the top of the eighth inning in a baseball game Saturday, July 13, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) Miguel Tejada has been suspended 105 games by Major League Baseball for violating its joint drug program, one of the longest suspensions ever handed down.

Gia's mom speaks out after 'Bachelor' star's death: She 'liked everyone and always found the good in people'

Gia Allemand attends the Farm Sanctuary 25th Anniversary Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on May 14, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Steven A Henry/WireImage) Donna Micheletti, the mother of late "Bachelor" star Gia Allemand, broke her silence about her daughter's death on Friday.

WHAT DOES SHE KNOW? Bloomberg blasts stop-and-frisk judge, saying she knows ‘zero’ about the policy that he claims keeps New Yorkers safe

The mayor fumed on his weekly radio show about Federal Court Judge Shira Scheindlin, saying: 'What does she know about policing? Absolutely zero.'

'They line these animals up like parked cars': Tyson Foods pressured to abandon pig gestation crates

For one month concluding in December 2010, an HSUS investigator worked inside a Virginia factory farm documenting the inhumane treatment of female breeding pigs and piglets. Murphy-Brown is the livestock production subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, Inc., and is the world’s largest pork producer. According to its website, Murphy-Brown owns approximately 888,000 sows and brings a total of 17 million pigs to slaughter annually. The company owns 450 factory farms across 12 states, 275 of which are used for breeding. At the Waverly facility, more than 1,000 sows suffer in gestation crates every day. In January 2007, Smithfield Foods pledged to phase out the use of gestation crates within 10 years, but in June 2009, the company backtracked on its self-imposed timeframe for doing so. "Now that Smithfield just posted its highest-ever quarterly profit, it’s a good time to make a public pledge to honor its previous commitment," stated Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS. "The company can no longer claim that economic circumstances don’t allow for facility improvements." Other large pork producers, such as Maxwell Foods, are already gestation crate-free, while Cargill is 50 percent gestation crate-free. This investigation revealed the below findings. Female breeding pigs were crammed inside “gestation crates” so small the animals could barely move for virtually their entire lives. The animals engaged in stereotypic behaviors such as biting the bars of crates, indicating poor well-being in the extreme confinement conditions. Some had bitten their bars so incessantly that blood from their mouths coated the fronts of their crates. The breeding pigs also suffered injuries from sharp crate protrusions and open pressure sores that developed from their unyielding confinement. The investigator never saw a veterinarian at the operation. A barn manager told the investigator to ignore a pig with a basketball-sized abscess on her neck, and then cut the abscess open with an unsterilized razor. Employees jabbed a lame pig’s neck and back with gate rods to force her to move. Three times, the investigator informed employees that a pig was thrown into a dumpster alive. The animal had been shot in the forehead with a captive bolt gun, which is designed to render an animal unconscious, and was thrown in the dumpster still alive and breathing. Employees mishandled piglets and tossed them into carts. Some piglets prematurely born in gestation crates fell through the slats into the manure pits. Nine states have banned the use of the cramped pig cages, and several companies — including McDonald's, Burger King and Costco — are aiming to discontinue their use.

EXCLUSIVE POOL FOOLS: Parks workers host wild, boozy July 4 party at city-run Bronx floating pool — then get demoted

Following up the May stripper-pole scandal (pictured at right), the Parks Department held what some said was only a firework-watching party that got a little out of hand while others claimed it was an all-out rave.

Chris Christie to allow medical marijuana for kids

JERSEY SHORE, NJ - JULY 08: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie attends the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund Press Conference at Sayreville Borough Hall on July 8, 2013 in Sayreville, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) Two days after a father of girl with a rare illness begged Christie to not 'let my daughter die,' the governor said that he would allow sick kids easier access to the drug if lawmakers tweak the bill.

Gonzalez: Visionary 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.

Kansas City sports writer leaves behind website explaining decision to commit suicide — while sparking massive treasure hunt

Martin manley who shot and killed himself. Martin Manley ended his life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound early Thursday morning, but thanks to a website that went live the same day, his motivations for doing so are sure to live on.

Cop pulls Taser on bike-riding pastor and volunteer firefighter after mistaking friendly wave for flip-off

A pastor making a friendly gesture at police in Indiana wound up being forced to the ground and threatened with a Taser — because they thought he was flipping them off.

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.

Back on the job: Massachusetts state trooper who leaked arrest photos of Boston Marathon bombing suspect returns to patrol

RECROPPED VERSION OF BX601; FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013 MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE PHOTO; AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE. The Massachusetts state trooper who leaked arrest photos of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is going back on patrol.

Is ‘That ‘70s Show’ star’s boyfriend to blame for her relapse?

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.

SNITCH HITTER! A-Rod's reps leaked names of Ryan Braun and Yankees teammate Francisco Cervelli to the media as Biogenesis doping scandal unfolded: report

According to a report by CBS' 60 Minutes, Alex Rodriguez's representatives leaked the names of Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun and Yankee catcher Francisco Cervelli to the media as the Biogenesis doping scandal unfolded last winter and spring.

Katie says sorry to Kim after 'fake media friend' flap

Oscar Pistorius to be indicted for murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on day she would have turned 30

TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY JOHANNES MYBURGH The double-amputee Olympian will go on trial in early 2014, about a year after shooting dead his girlfriend, prosecutors 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.

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.

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.

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.

EXCLUSIVE Lesbian PAC has hardly given any campaign money to Christine Quinn — while LPAC board member works for Bill de Blasio

00037909 A lesbian super PAC called LPAC endorsed Quinn and vowed to support her, but to date they've given only a paltry sums to support her campaign

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.

Bette Midler gets in trouble for donating to Gabby Giffords' gun PAC

Bette Midler committed ‘an accounting mistake’ when her nonprofit organization donated money to former congresswoman Gabby Giffords’ Americans for Responsible Solutions. Bette Midler has landed in hot water for money she gave the Gabby Giffords' gun control PAC, since the actress' gift came from a private foundation that is barred from donating to political or lobbying groups.

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.

'It felt like the perfect idea': Why one high school student faked her own pregnancy

Gaby Rodriguez wore a fake belly bump to high school for nearly seven months. If you asked her friends and family members, Gaby Rodriguez was going to be a teen mom.

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

Nicole March, says that while the Geek Squad was repairing her laptop, it stole nude photos she had taken as personal and private art. 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.

National Security Agency regularly breaks privacy rules: report

MANDATORY CREDIT: GUARDIAN / GLENN GREENWALD / LAURA POITRAS , HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES An internal audit and other top-secret documents exposed the thousands of violations since 2008, when Congress granted the agency expanded new powers, Washington Post reported.

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.

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.

Daft Punk and Mila Jovovich team up for sexy shoot

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.

Tulsa changes street name that honored a KKK member

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TULSA, Okla. — The name Brady that adorns a popular downtown street in Tulsa will remain the same but instead of honoring the city's founder and businessman who was in the Ku Klux Klan it will now celebrate a Civil War photographer who had the same name.
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KING CRIMSON: Alabama tops AP preseason poll by a landslide margin

Alabama will begin this season the way it ended the last two — No. 1. Nick Saban’s two-time defending national champions are top-ranked in The Associated Press preseason college football poll, with the Crimson Tide trying to become the first team to win three straight national titles.

Myers: Dread Skins afraid of playing RG3 during preseason

Robert Griffin III (l.) and Mike Shanahan aren’t seeing eye to eye in camp. AP Mike Shanahan is being extremely protective of Robert Griffin III this summer, pacing him through training camp, not allowing him to play in preseason games as Griffin recovers from ACL surgery. The coach is doing everything he can to make sure the Redskins’ franchise quarterback is on the field for the Monday night season opener against the Eagles on Sept. 9.

Lackey lets arm do talking vs. Alex

John Lackey shuts down Alex Rodriguez, along with the rest of Yankees, in Boston's 6-1 win.  John Lackey didn’t inject any more juice into his matchup with Alex Rodriguez on Saturday. The Red Sox righthander, who had proclaimed that the steroid-stained Yankee should not be allowed to play during the appeal of his 211-game suspension, quietly got the best of Rodriguez in Boston’s 6-1 wi

End Zone: Alvarez slugs path from Wash. Heghts to big-league stardom

Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez (24) celebrates as he returns to the dugout with teammate Russell Martin (55) who also scored on his three-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher John Lannan during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, July 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) It’s the 99th game of the season for the most surprising club in the National League, top of the second inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates’ third baseman is in the left-handed batter’s box, a hulking body in wait.
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'That '70s Show' actress Lisa Robin Kelly dies at 43

12th April 2000: Portrait of American actor Lisa Robin Kelly wearing a fuchsia blouse with a ruffled neckline and black Capri pants, standing on a film lot, Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Munawar Hosain/Fotos International/Getty Images) Lisa Robin Kelly, an actress best known for her long-running role on "That '70s Show," died at age 43 on Wednesday.

Oprah apologizes for store racism media frenzy: I’m sorry ‘it got blown up’

-CHE Though Winfrey was the one slighted by a sales woman while shopping in Switzerland, the media mogul is apologizing after what she called an incident of racial profiling.

Former 'Bachelor' contestant Gia Allemand dies in suicide by hanging

TABLOIDS OUT; NO BOOK PUBLISHING WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. NO ARCHIVE. NO RESALE. Gia Allemand, who grew up in Queens, N.Y., and experienced televised heartbreak on “The Bachelor,” died Wednesday — two days after her boyfriend found her hanging in her New Orleans home.

ESPN sacks Hugh Douglas after he threatens, hurls slur at co-host

(l.) Hugh Douglas got into a fight with his ESPN "Numbers Don't Lie" co-host Michael Smith during a party thrown by the National Association of Black Journalists at the House of Blues in Orland, Florida.  After conducting its own investigation of Hugh Douglas’ apparent meltdown at an Orlando, Fla. nightclub, ESPN fired him on Tuesday.

She's back! JLo will return to 'Idol': beau

'Spider-Man' cast will perform Friday after dancer was injured

Friday night’s performance of ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark’ will go on as scheduled after a dancer was injured and the show was canceled on Thursday night. The Thursday show was interrupted near the start of its second act when dancer Daniel Curry's right ankle became trapped in a hydraulic stage lift inside the Foxwoods Theater.

Calif. grapple with inmate illness as hunger strike continues

NR As the hunger strike enters its 40th day on Friday, dozens of inmates have been sent to hospitals or prison infirmaries, and officials are bracing for more.

Woman dead after Disney World bus collides with car: report

At least one person has died in a crash involving a Disney's Magical Express bus and another vehicle near Epcot on Friday afternoon, according to Florida Highway Patrol. A Disney Magical Express bus crashed into a car on Walt Disney World property, leaving one person dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The accident happened on Epcot Center Drive around 3 p.m. when the bus rammed into the rear of the passenger vehicle, the Orlando Sentinel reports.

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.

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.

Convicted killer and real estate tycoon Robert Durst, 73, caught trespassing on property of brother who he threatened

Millionaire Robert Durst has long been suspected in his wife's disappearance and served three years in prison for dismembering an elderly neighbor in Texas — but he's still running into trouble with the law.

Homeless couple shot by police during California raid awarded $4 million

Angel Mendez (r.) and his wife, Jennifer (l.), were shot during a raid in their makeshift home. A homeless couple shot by police during a raid in their southern California makeshift home was awarded more than $4 million this week.

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 what conspiracy theorists and UFO fanatics have long argued: the facility known as Area 51 exists.

Kim, Kanye step out in public with baby North West

Brown hit with 1,000 hours of labor in probation case

Chris Christie takes aim at fellow Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal

MAGS OUT, NO SALES, ONLINE OUT, TV OUT, FOREIGN OUT The outspoken Jersey pol took aim at Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal after the Southerner said Republicans needed to stop being the “stupid party.”

Mountain Lion visits Arizona home, fatally shot by cops as it flees

An adolescent mountain lion was spotted in the backyard of an Arizona home. Cops killed the animal as it fled back into the hills. An Arizona family sitting down for dinner had an unexpected guest from the wild — an adolescent mountain lion.

Zara co-founder Rosalia Mera, Spain's richest woman, dead at 69

Rosalia Mera, a seamstress who started Zara and became the richest woman in Spain, has died at the age of 69. Rosalia Mera was a seamstress who co-founded a clothing store in northwestern Spain that grew into Zara, one of the world's largest retail chains.

Caretaker dumps mentally disabled woman at hospital, steals social security checks

Unable to speak, Edith Allen’s identity remained a mystery for three years. The mentally disabled woman’s former caretaker has been charged with stealing her identity and using her social security checks. In 2010, a mentally disabled woman was unceremoniously dumped at an Alabama hospital, wearing an adult diaper and a hospital gown. Unable to communicate her identity, she racked up $200,000 in medical bills while the one person responsible for her well being cashed in on her social security checks.
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VIDEO: Bear breaks into home, goes to sleep on porch

The MacDonoughs of Naples, Fla., got a visit from a black bear, which broke through a screen door and went to sleep in their lanai. A 7-year-old and his babysitter had the life frightened out of them when he discovered a black bear asleep in the family's porch.

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.

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.

'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.
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EXCLUSIVE Bill Maher pokes fun at Simon Cowell's sloppy seconds

IMAGE RELEASED BY HBO, NO SALES. 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. HONS Bill Maher weighing in on Simon Cowell’s baby mama drama.

Drive-in 'sex boxes' debut in Switzerland

epa03825606 View into one of the so-called 'sex boxes' as they are presented to the media in Zurich, Switzerland, 15 August 2013. The drive-in booths outside the city center, which will accomodate sex workers and their costumers as of 26 August, are a part of a package of measures to regulate street prostitution and improve the prostitutes' working conditions. EPA/STEFFEN SCHMIDT Men seeking the comfort of a prostitute in Zurich will soon have a designated place.

SEE IT: The kids from 'Home Improvement' are all grown up

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

Ireland Baldwin: 'I never really thought of myself as a pretty girl'

You wouldn't guess that Ireland Baldwin ever had self-esteem issues.

SEE IT: Stone, Vergara strip down for steamy threesome

There’s a lot of sex appeal in the new “Fading Gigolo” trailer.

Is Beyonce's pixie cut already dust? Singer debuts longer, blonde bob

Beyonce's debuted a new short pixie cut in a series of Instagram photos Wednesday night. Just one week after Queen Bey stunned fans by ditching her flowing mane for a chic and sleek shorter 'do, she was spotted Thursday sporting a longer asymmetrical blond bob.

Bradley Cooper signs up for Lance Armstrong movie

Bradley Cooper and Lance Armstrong Is Bradley Cooper playing Lance Armstrong in the cyclist's upcoming biopic? The "Silver Linings Playbook" star is in talks to come aboard as a producer and as one of the major characters in "Red Blooded American," a film based on Armstrong's doping scandal, Deadline reports.

See Tinseltown's cutest kids as stars show off their little ones

Shakira, Jessica Simpson, Natalie Portman and other celeb moms show off their cute kids to the world They may be pint-sized, but these celebrity offspring often steal the spotlight.

TGIF! The best celebrity photos of the week

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EXCLUSIVE Sorbo's the mything man in Hercules flicks

Kevin Sorbo, famous as TV’s ‘Hercule,’ didn’t land a role in either of two upcoming films about Greek muscle guy. Hercules would like a word with Brett Ratner, and he’s not happy.

GEEK ALERT! Maxim model drops in to NYC comic book store

The brunette beauty, in town to promote the video game Planets Vs. Zombies 2, says she's a geek at heart.

Hemsworth breaks through as lust action hero

“Hunger Games” hunk Liam Hemsworth just had a crash course in how to be a leading man in an action movie. Lucky for him, he learned from some of the best.

Sister of 8-year-old boy slain in Boston Marathon bombing gets new prosthetic leg

Four months ago, she and her big brother Martin stood on the sidelines of the Boston Marathon as bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev lurked just a few feet away. Now, sporting a toothy smile, little Jane Richard beams over her new prosthetic leg, serving as an inspiration to her family as they struggle to cope with her brother’s death.

Ethan Hawke on Uma Thurman marriage: 'I had no business taking vows'

Actor Ethan Hawke (R) looks on as he speaks to journalists about his new film "Before Midnight", shot on location in Greece's Peloponnese region, during a press conference in Athens on June 12, 2013. AFP PHOTO / LOUISA GOULIAMAKI (Photo credit should read LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/AFP/Getty Images) Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman were a Hollywood power couple 15 years ago, but Hawke now regrets marrying at a young age. The actor, now 42, spoke to the September issue of Elle magazine about his relationship, noting that he hoped marriage would stabilize his life.

Mary-Kate Olsen bonds with boyfriend's daughter

Mary-Kate Olsen could have used a high pair of heels. The 27-year-old famous twin was spotted out and about in New York City bonding with her 44-year-old businessman beau Olivier Sarkozy's daughter Thursday.

EXCLUSIVE: Owen Wilson finds love on the lower East Side

Owen Wilson, who will reprise the role of Hansel in the recently announced “Zoolander 2,” hit the town Monday night and found love on the lower East Side.

Spike Lee hits $1.25M Kickstarter goal to fund next movie

Spike Lee hit his goal on the website Kickstarter to fund his next movie. Spike Lee apparently did the right thing to finance his next movie. The 56-year-old “Crooklyn” director reached his $1.25 million goal on Kickstarter to fund his next project, four days ahead of his deadline.

Robin Thicke files lawsuit over 'Blurred Lines'

JULY 30, 2013 FILE PHOTO. 07301314357, 10038812, 32 Robin Thicke is asking a federal judge to determine his song “Blurred Lines” doesn’t copy from elements of two other songs.

Hilaria Baldwin shows off baby bumps

-AUS,-CHN,-HKG,-IDN,-NZL,-PHL,-TWN Baby bumps never go out of style among the celebrity set. See which stars are expecting and who's showing off the bump.

SEE IT: 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' cast in costume

Hunger Games:Catching Fire Check out a first look of Jennifer Lawrence and the rest of the "Hunger Games" cast in "Capitol" costume.

Evangelist apologizes for using image from 'Modern Family' ' for e-book

Bible thumping evanglist Doug Sehorne used a picture from ‘Modern Family’ for his ebook, ‘Bible Principles of Child Discipline.’ It’s a gaffe of biblical proportions. Fundamentalist evangelist Doug Sehorne, known for his fire and brimstone preachings against homosexuality, used a picture of the TV family from the decidedly gay-friendly sitcom, “Modern Family,” on the cover of his e-book, “Bible Principles of Child Discipline.”

NYC hotel boots 'Duck Dynasty' star, thinking he’s homeless

Duck Dynasty star Jase Robertson fell victim to some facial profiling. The famed family from the A&E hit show stopped by "Live! With Kelly and Michael Wednesday to dish details on their reality series and their time spent in New York City this week while promoting its fourth season.

'Girls' star Adam Driver featured in Gap ads, Vogue

Adam Driver, better known as Adam Sackler on “Girls,” wears navy pieces from Gap’s fall 2013 collection for the “Back to Blue” ad campaign. Adam Driver (a.k.a Adam Sackler) isn't letting the girls of "Girls" have all the modeling fun. The 29-year-old actor, who plays the oddball love interest of Lena Dunham's Hannah, dons classic denim in Gap's new “Back to Blue” ad campaign.

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

The name Hannah Davis is suddenly on everyone’s lips after the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model was spotted leaving a Manhattan Starbucks with Yanks shortstop Derek Jeter on Wednesday — sporting sparkle on her ring finger.

Soda drinking tied to violent behavior in kids: study

MR Children who drink soda tend to score slightly higher on scales that measure aggressive behavior than kids who don't drink the carbonated beverages, according to a new study. The study's lead author cautioned, however, that the increase may not be noticeable for individual children and the researchers can't prove soda caused the bad behaviors.

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Camping tent fits in a pair of sneakers

Feature Rates Apply Campers struggling to carry equipment can now sleep easy —by simply pulling a tent attached to a pair of shoes over their head.

Chanel campaign shot by Karl Lagerfeld unveiled

Karl Lagerfeld directed and shot Chanel's Fall-Winter 2013-2014 campaign. On Thursday, August 15, the luxury brand released the first photograph from its Fall-Winter 2013-2014 campaign, shot by its creative director, Karl Lagerfeld. The iconic designer must have taken off his famous sunglasses and picked up the camera, at least for long enough to photograph a campaign. The images shot by Karl Lagerfeld will provide a first look into the styles of Chanel's Fall-Winter 2013-2014 collection.

YouTube star Michelle Phan launches her own line of makeup

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: Michelle Phan attends Fashion's Night Out at Sephora on September 8, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Sephora) The 26-year-old shot to fame thanks to her beloved makeup tutorial videos.

Oprah Winfrey admits smoking marijuana in 1982: 'I hear it's gotten better'

For editorial use only. Additional clearance required for commercial or promotional use. Contact your local office for assistance. Any commercial or promotional use of NBCUniversal content requires NBCUniversal's prior written consent. Media mogul Oprah Winfrey stopped by "Watch What Happens Live" on Bravo to promote her work in the Lee Daniels film "The Butler," and she may have gotten more questions than she bargained for.

John Mellencamp's teen sons charged with felony battery

John Mellencamp's two teenage sons face felony battery charges in connection with a July altercation.

Kanye West gets booed at Dodgers-Mets game

'You are now watching the throne, don't let me get in my zone:' The LA Dodgers post a Twitter photo of Kanye West at the game oon August 14, 2013. The new papa was showered with boos when he appeared on the jumbotron.

Pepsi-flavored Cheetos on sale in Japan

Pepsi-flavored Cheetos are the latest snack food mashup to hit Japan, combining the soft drink and chip brands. The junk food mashup by Frito-Lay is the newest combo to hit shelves in Japan.

'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.

SEE IT 'Bachelor' star Gia Allemand's last photos

Allemand's friends said they knew the brunette beauty fought to overcome demons.

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.

Kutcher: A staff member runs my fantasy football team

Ashton Kutcher reveals he has a staff member assigned to helping run his fantasy football team on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.’ The “Jobs” star admitted to the fantasy equivalent of using performance enhancers.

'Free Willy' actor August Schellenberg dead at 77

August Schellenberg, who was nominated for an Emmy for portraying Sitting Bull in HBO’s ‘Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee’ mini-series, died Thursday at the age of 77. Actor who carved a niche portraying Native Americans on the big and small screens died of cancer.

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.

'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.

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.

Seth MacFarlane dating 'Pitch Perfect' actress Alexis Knapp

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 13: Actress Alexis Knapp attends the premiere of "Jobs" at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on August 13, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) Seth MacFarlane has a new gal pal, according to E! News.

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.

REVIEW ‘Paranoia’ fizzles despite Gary Oldman, Harrison Ford

Amber Heard and Liam Hemsworth ‘Paranoia’ “This isn’t my fault,” Liam Hemsworth’s character says to us in the opening moments of “Paranoia.” Okay, then whom do we blame?

REVIEW ‘Austenland’ lacks sense or sensibility

Bret McKenzie and Keri Russell in ‘Austenland’ The missed opportunities in “Austenland” are more numerous than dowry-less sourpusses at a ball in a Jane Austen novel.

Iranian actress stars in 'The Patience Stone'

Golshifteh Farahani and Hamid Djavadan in Atiq Rahimi’s “The Patience Stone" Actress Golshifteh Farahani never wanted to get involved in politics.

REVIEW ‘Inch’allah’ falters on Middle Eastern affairs

Evelyne Brochu in ‘Inch’Allah’ This Quebecois production stars beautiful Évelyne Brochu as a pair of wide Western eyes for a context-free look at Middle Eastern affairs.

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

H&M Home is launching a fall 2013 campaign for the U.S. If you like the way you look in H&M, you’re likely to feel the same way soon about your apartment.

video Would you like some curry in your beer?

Big aLICe Brewing co-founders Kyle Hurst and Robby Crafton toast in their newly opened tap room in Long Island City. Long Island City’s Big Alice Brewery shows off some unusual brews.

REVIEWS ‘This Is Martin Bonner,’ ‘Cutie and the Boxer,’ 'Drew: The Man Behind the Poster'

Ushio Shinohara makes powerful art in ‘Cutie and the Boxer.’ Flaws mar story of prison mentor's midlife crisis starring Paul Eenhoorn; Manhattan art duo's quirky charm lifts documentary.

photo Gwyneth Paltrow shows off toned bikini bod in Twitpic

'Sexy lady in Stella swimwear! Summer never stop! x Stella' Stella McCartney posts a Instagram photo of Gwyneth Paltrow jumping in one of McCartney's bikinis on August 14, 2013. Check out the hottest, funniest and cutest celebrity Twitter pics.

D-Pryde: Straight outta Filipino-Spanish roots

D-Pryde says Asian hip-hoppers better be prepared to prove themselves. Everything about rapper D-Pryde falls between worlds. He’s from Canada, but now lives in New York. He loves to rap, but also to sing. And he has as deep a dedication to pop as to hip hop.

Shows on other NY stages

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.

photos WWE wrestler Darren Young comes out

WWE NXT : The Usos challenge Darren Young & JTG to a match Take a look at celebrities' coming out parties.

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

The bride got back at the baker behind this uneven wedding cake, which looks nothing like the cake she ordered. A disgruntled bride in the UK is getting back at a baker for the cake for her special day.

Laura Prepon leaving 'Orange Is the New Black'

Orange is the New Black - Episode 102 - Prod Still 22 The actress is moving on from the popular Netflix series.

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

Amber Heard and Liam Hemsworth ‘Paranoia’ “This isn’t my fault,” Liam Hemsworth’s character says to us in the opening moments of “Paranoia.” Okay, then whom do we blame?

When the Beatles rocked Shea

The Beatles at Shea Stadium Nearly 50 years ago, the Beatles took the stage at Shea Stadium to a crowd of 55,000 screaming fans.

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

Pregnancy is a special time in a woman's life, and some mothers-to-be opt to commemorate that period with a unique sculpture.

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."

photos Gia Allemand dead at 29

Gia Allemand attends the 2010 Star Power Charity Event Gala at Carnival at Bowlmor Lanes on June 3, 2010 in New York City. The Daily News remembers the stars we've lost in 2013 ...

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

Egyptian protesters throw rocks at security forces during the clearing of one of the two sit-ins of ousted president Morsi supporters, near Rabaa Adawiya mosque, Cairo, Egypt, 14 August 2013. According to local media reports, one soldier and dozens of protesters were killed and about 200 others arrested as Egyptian security forces began clearing islamist protest camps in the capital Cairo on 14 August. The military-backed government described the protest camps as violent and unlawful. The biggest sit-ins are in north-eastern Cairo and south of the capital. The death toll in Cairo soared over 500 on Thursday.

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.

photos The day NYC went dark: A look back at the Northeast blackout of 2003

Manhattan skyline is dark as the sun comes up on the morning after a massive power failure caused the largest power outage in the nation's history, affecting 50 million people in parts of seven states and Canada. Ten years ago today, New York City went black. So did the entire Northeast. Over 50 million people suffered through a brutal heat wave without electricity.

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.

How well can you hear for your age?

Test your hearing with this short video.

'Porter Ridge': TV review

For merchandising, publishing & ancillary products, check talent contract, appearance & property releases. In case you missed it, one branch of reality TV keeps looking more and more like low-budget sitcoms.

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.

photos Lake Bell bares all for New York Magazine

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

Singer-songwriter Carrie Underwood at the 54th Grammy Award ceremony in 2012. Nail care brand OPI has partnered with American singer-songwriter Carrie Underwood to launch the Nicole by OPI nail polish collection.

photos Happy birthday Charlize! Theron sizzles in Hawaii

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.

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Oprah Winfrey's evolving shape and style

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 12: Actress Oprah Winfrey attends the premiere of the Weinstein Company's "Lee Daniels' The Butler" at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on August 12, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) Through the years Oprah has struggled with her weight - and style - in the public eye. From shoulder pads and bad hair to skinny jeans and corsets, take a look at the talk show hosts' evolving look ...

Meet the best dressed dog on Instagram

Montjiro, a Japanese chihuahua who is the best dressed dog on Instagram. With his impeccable wardrobe and model good looks, we think it's safe to say this is just about the chicest Chihuahua to ever hit the Internet.

Celebrity baby bumps

-AUS,-CHN,-HKG,-IDN,-NZL,-PHL,-TWN Baby bumps never go out of style among the celebrity set. See which stars are expecting and who's showing off the bump.

Adorable photos of children tasting their first lemons

Kids eating lemons for the first time Pucker up, kids! An amazing new photo series aims to document the various emotions kids feel as they try a lemon for the very first time. Check out the hilarious and adorable range of emotions felt by these kids ...

Awkward Mother's Day photos

Awkward Mother's Day photos. Celebrate your mom this Mother's Day by checking out some of the most hilariously awkward Mother's Day photos.

Cutest kids in Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 15: Shakira and Milan Pique Mebarak are seen at LAX Airport on August 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage) In Hollywood, it seems celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts and mohawks the next. They may be pint-sized, but these celebrity offspring often steal the spotlight from their famous parents. Check out some of the cutest celebrity kids, from Perez Hilton's newborn son to supermodel Miranda Kerr's adorable son Flynn.

Incredible celebrity engagement rings

Toluca Lake, CA - Newly engaged couple Ashley Tisdale and Christopher French went for an afternoon walk after grabbing a bite in Toluca Lake, she showed off her new engagement ring and held hands with her beau. Can you stand the glare? Stars show us their blinding bling.

Celebrities over 40

@gabunion via Instagram "Work hard... Laugh harder! #urbancowgirl" Aug. 6, 2013 These stars make 40 (and even 50!) look like the new 20. Check out who's been drinking from Hollywood's fountain of youth.

Bass Dogs: When bass guitars get swapped for dogs

Geddy Lee from Rush Courtesy of bassdogs.tumblr.com Bass Dogs from bassdogs.tumblr.com. The world can now imagine big time bassists tickling dogs rather than their instruments. Check out the best of the Bass Dogs meme ...

Hot or not? Stars who've gotten pixie hair cuts

Beyonce's new hair style she put on her Instagram. Sometimes it's just time for a (drastic) change. Take a look at the celebs who've chopped their long tresses in favor of a super-short 'do.

Animals, they're just like people

After achieving worldwide fame by teaching his pet mice to surf, Shane Willmott has now trained them to ride skateboards. We've captured animals doing all sorts of things that people do from driving to scuba diving ...

Celebrity teeth makeovers

Lindsay Lohan before an after her teeth makeover. They may look good now, but at one point, these celebrities weren't picture perfect when it came to their pearly whites.

Animals celebrating Shark Week

Dog dressed as a shark for shark week. "My little guy gets really excited for shark week" Courtesy of cant_leave_this_site via Reddit While you sit on your couch and watch sharks devour everything in their path during Shark Week, check out these adorable animals who've dressed up for the occasion.

Celebrity wardrobe malfunctions

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

Skin-tight celebrity clothing

NO Brazil Remember when dresses were made out of, oh, we don't know, actual fabric? These days stars try to squeeze themselves into latex, rubber and spandex outfits so tight, they look like they were painted on.

Budapest then and now

Budapest, Gellérthegy, háttérben a Budai Vár és a Lánchíd, A Palma Gumigyár reklámfotója fortepan_26424 ~1969 - 2013 Budapest then and now // Window to the past Hungarian photographer Kerenyi Zoltan http://ablakamultra.hu/ In a homage to his hometown of Budapest, Hungarian photographer Kerenyi Zoltan shows off striking juxtaposition photography in a series filled with then and now images of the city ...

Abs-olutely hot! Stomachs of the stars

'I never do this but... Healthy living and fitness update. Post workout picture. #diabeticinshape #2.0' Nick Jonas posts a shirtless Instagram photo on July 30, 2013. These celebrities aren't just pretty faces... they've got miraculous midsections as well!

Stars who rock retro swimwear

CWS1 Love it or hate it, retro swimwear is making a comeback on the beach. Check out which bikini babes are handing in their itty bitty two-pieces for a more vintage look ...

Stars who wear sheer clothing

LAB2,CAM2 There's taking a fashion risk, and then there's walking outside in outfits that are completely see-through. With the paparazzi ready to snap their every move, you would think that celebrities would be smart enough to cover up before walking out in sheer clothing for fear of ... overexposure. Or is that the point? See who's playing a fashionable game of peek-a-boo and who is making a huge fashion mistake.

Ageless celebs: The secret to staying forever young

RESTRICTIONS APPLY: USA ONLY Who's been drinking from the fountain of youth? We reveal the secrets of Hollywood stars for whom time appears to have stopped, and point out a few others who could use a little help on the anti-aging front.

Celebrities wearing short shorts

NO Brazil The stars love their short shorts! See who isn't afraid to show a little leg ...

Hollywood moms before and after baby

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

William and Kate: A Love Story

Britain's Prince William kisses his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Royal Wedding in London Friday, April, 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) On April 29, 2011, Prince William and Kate Middleton, his commoner bride, were married in a fairy tale wedding watched by 2 billion and celebrated around the globe. Relive their love story.

Amazing Animal Kingdom oddities

* North and South America Rights Only * Are these the strangest animals you've ever seen?

Kate Middleton's royal maternity style

ince Harry, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge stand on the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the annual Trooping the Colour Ceremony on June 15, 2013 in London, England. As the world celebrates the arrival of a new royal baby, George Alexander Louis, take a look back at some of Kate Middleton's most memorable maternity style moments ...

Leo celebrities from Mila Kunis to Ben Affleck

With four planets in dramatic Leo, Daniel’s star power comes as no surprise. Venus and Mars are conjunct (extremely close together) in that sign, giving him extra charismatic appeal, and form an aspect to Jupiter that creates a fortunate flow of opportunity and prosperity. Uranus opposite Jupiter in his chart creates a restless desire to explore new challenges and opportunities. Find out what the stars have in store for them this month.

Same-sex star couples

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita arrive at the 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Women In Film Pre-Emmy Party at BOA Steakhouse on September 17, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. Hollywood is teeming with famous same-sex couples - some more open than others. From public declarations of love to dates out of the limelight, check out the stars who have found romance with that special someone.

Bodypainted models become one with nature

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

H'wood hair chameleons

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 17: Actess Jennifer Aniston is seen on the set of "Squirrels to the Nuts" on July 17, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/FilmMagic) Some are hitting the (dye) bottle, others are chopping it off. It's hard to keep up in Hollywood, where stars seem to sport a different hairstyle every day of the week. From tiny trims to full blown hair transformations, check out the range of looks for these celebrity hair chameleons ...

Marlin, the Kennedy yacht, through the years

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

Celebs gone grizzly

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.

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Bolt breezes to third straight 200-meter world title

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates winning the men's 200 metres final during the IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow August 17, 2013. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach (RUSSIA - Tags: SPORT ATHLETICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) When Usain Bolt means business, he is still all alone out there. Bolt coasted to his third straight 200-meter world title Saturday, with the race basically wrapped as soon as he entered the finishing straight.

Madden: Sweet Lou sour on instant replay

AN APRIL 21, 1990 FILE PHOTO In his day, Lou Piniella put on some of the most spectacular base-tossing, cap-kicking, gum-heaving tirades at umpires of any manger in history, this side of one of his earliest skippers, Earl Weaver.

Mignolet saves the day for Liverpool against Stoke

Liverpool's goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, centre, celebrates with teammates after saving a penalty during his team's English Premier League soccer match against Stoke City, at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Saturday Aug. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Jon Super) Simon Mignolet saved a late penalty on his Liverpool debut to secure a 1-0 win over Stoke in the Premier League on Saturday, with Daniel Sturridge grabbing the winner to prove there’s life to the team’s strike-force after Luis Suarez.

New AFL team named after rock band 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.

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.

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