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QUINN: FIRST LADY OF NYC! The News endorses Christine — the best Democratic primary candidate with a clear understanding of the city's difficulties and a proven track record — in mayoral race

After 12 years in which Michael Bloomberg remade City Hall into a results-driven powerhouse, New Yorkers choosing the next mayor are longing for a candidate with the vision and boldness to lead America’s most dynamic city. We are, too. read full story »

EXCLUSIVE: You want Betty and Veronica to do what? The innocent world of Archie Comics rocked by sensational sexual harassment claims

Nancy Silberkleit, the co-CEO who was accused of harassing employees back in 2011, now claims she “has been and continues to be the subject of unwelcomed sexual harassment” at Archie’s offices in Mamaroneck, Westchester County.

FINGER-LICKIN' RUDE: Iraq veteran crying fowl after KFC workers refuse to take his order over service dog

Charles Hernandez, 50, a disabled Iraq War veteran who worked at Ground Zero after 9/11 says workers refused to serve him at a KFC in the Bronx after he brought his service dog into the fried chicken joint.

WikiLeaks founder claims 'tactical victory' for Bradley Manning after he's sentenced to 35 years, rips Obama

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, who's wanted by the U.S., called the sentence a "tactical victory" because the disgraced soldier could be paroled in less than 9 years.

Many Louisiana Republicans blame Obama for Katrina response — even though the storm occurred more than 3 YEARS before he took office

Nearly a third of Louisiana Republicans think President Obama is to blame for the federal government’s notorious response to Hurricane Katrina, a new poll revealed.

German woman whose arm was torn off by shark in Hawaii dies a week later

Jana Lutteropp, 20, was on life support after she was bitten by a shark while snorkeling off Maui on Aug. 14. 'Jana fought hard to stay alive,' her mother and sister said in a statement.

Paris Jackson looks healthy in first pics since suicide attempt

Missing Missouri girl Adriaunna Horton found dead two days after she was kidnapped on the first day of school

Bobby Bourne Jr., 34, of Lamar, has been charged with kidnapping the 12-year-old following her disappearance on Monday.

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg launches plan to connect entire world to Internet

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that his social networking empire will be teaming up with six high tech and mobile companies to bring Internet access to the masses.

Hidden trouble: Beware 'gray charges' when using your credit card online

Next time take a look at your credit card bill, where you may find a hidden surprise fee or two. According to a recent report from BillGuard, a personal finance protection site that coined the term, gray charges are not technically fraudulent, even if they are deceptive and unwanted.

Bo Xilai, disgraced Chinese politician, goes on trial for bribery, embezzlement, and abuse of power

Once a powerful political boss, Bo's fall from power began after it was revealed that his wife killed a British businessman.

Time Warner Cable and CBS come to agreement — but only for the NYC's election debates

WCBS/Channel 2 will come to life again for Time Warner subscribers to air New York City's civic debates.

Many Louisiana Republicans blame Obama for Katrina response — even though the storm occurred more than 3 YEARS before he took office

Nearly a third of Louisiana Republicans think President Obama is to blame for the federal government’s notorious response to Hurricane Katrina, a new poll revealed.

A-Rod says he's telling outspoken handlers to back off from attacking and threatening MLB, Yankees

Alex Rodriguez says he told his outspoken handlers to freeze the scorching rhetoric they’ve spewed amid his epic fight against a 211-game doping ban.

NSA collected thousands of U.S. communications with no connection to terrorism: report

The agency declassified three secret U.S. court opinions Wednesday showing how it scooped up as many as 56,000 emails and other communications by Americans with no connection to terrorism over three years.

Man sneaks into woman's Queens apartment and rapes her at knife point — before he's confronted by victim's father

A sicko sneaked into a 22-year-old woman’s Queens home and raped her at knifepoint — only to be confronted by the victim’s enraged father, police said Wednesday.

Gay reporter James Kirchick kicked off Russia’s RT news network for protesting anti-gay laws

James Kirchick, an outspoken foreign correspondent and openly gay columnist, brazenly labeled RT the "Kremlin-funded propaganda network" as he donned a pair of rainbow suspenders on air Wednesday.

North Carolina man arrested three times for giving women unwanted backrubs

A North Carolina man who was arrested twice for trying to give women unsolicited massages is back in the hot seat over two more invasive backrubs, police said.

California mayor calls for end to FDA ban on gay male blood donations

Mayor Evan Low of Campbell, Calif., set up an online petition to support an end to the lifetime deferral on blood donations from gay men, which has been in place since 1983.

Georgia teen finally gets life-saving heart transplant after initially being denied access to list

Anthony Stokes who was initially denied access to a life-saving heart transplant list two weeks ago has undergone the crucial surgery at an Atlanta hospital, his family revealed Wednesday.

'Prison Break' star comes out, refuses invite to Russian film festival 'as a gay man'

EXCLUSIVE Union works around law for $200K in John Liu ads

The Correctional Officers Benevolent Association says the ad it ran on radio stations was copied off Liu's website without his knowledge. Unions are not allowed to directly collaborate with campaigns.

Cyber bullies drive 'Slane Girl' to the brink as she's hospitalized for vicious cyber-bullying over oral sex images

Cyber bullies pushed an Irish girl to her breaking point after images of the 17-year-old performing oral sex at an Eminem concert went viral.

CALL THE MIDWIFE! Women who turn to midwives for care may see healthier outcome, report claims

Researchers find that moms-to-be who turned to a small group of midwives instead of a team that included midwives and obstetricians and general practitioners were less likely to lose their babies before 24 weeks.

Beau Biden has mass in brain, remains hospitalized in Texas after procedure to rule out cancer

The 44-year-old has been undergoing tests at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston with his dad — Vice President Joe Biden — by his side.

Christine Quinn takes offense at Chirlane McCray's "children" comment

A comment by Bill de Blasio’s wife that appeared to imply Christine Quinn could not relate to woman voters because she doesn’t have children drew ire from Quinn Wednesday - but the de Blasio campaign produced an audio tape showing she was misquoted.

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EXCLUSIVE Gonzalez: A real phone-y! Mayor Bloomberg lauds audit of city's 911 system he once called ‘stupid’

An audit claimed that the project’s main contractor, had repeatedly submitted 'inflated' charges and that city officials 'grossly mismanaged' the project.

NYPD to handle animal cruelty complaints in collaboration with the ASPCA

Previously, people would report animal cruelty or neglect to an ASPCA hotline, and a unit composed of former cops would investigate. But beginning next year, people will call 311 or 911.

One of Queen Elizabeth’s swans killed and BARBEQUED near Windsor Castle

A protected swan was found butchered and and looked as if pieces of it had been eaten. British police searching for the killer and eater of the bird, which it is a criminal offense to injure, kill or kidnap.

Hearing will determine Gil Scott-Heron's administrator: judge

A Manhattan judge Wednesday ordered a hearing to determine whether the administrator of the late poet Gil Scott-Heron’s estate is actually his son.

British tourist’s injury in runaway taxi crash may be too severe to reattach limb, medical expert says

With a crushed leg and severed foot, the initial goal is always to save the limb if possible. Unfortunately, there is a high probability a person will need a below knee amputation with this type of injury despite best efforts.

Final installment of tapes of former President Richard Nixon released

The final installment of secret recordings from President Richard Nixon’s White House reveals the president chatting warmly with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev in the run-up to a major summit.

SWEET SORROW: Cronut burger vendor shuttered after food poisoning incident in Canada

Twelve people suffered from gastrointestinal symptoms while five were hospitalized after attending the Canadian National Exhibition on Tuesday night in Toronto.

Obama blinks on medical marijuana? Spokesman says president plans no changes to pot stance 'at this point'

Remarks at a news conference Wednesday by White House spokesman Josh Earnest seemed to signal that President Obama may be rethinking his hardline stance against medical uses for the drug.

World War II Purple Heart medal found in box at Goodwill returned to soldier’s family

Two months after being discovered in a box at a Goodwill store in the town of Lockport, a World War II era Purple Heart medal has been returned to the family of a U.S. soldier killed in battle.

President Obama backs Cory Booker for New Jersey Senate seat

The president threw his support behind Democrat Cory Booker Wednesday, saying in a glowing endorsement that the Newark mayor would be an “important partner” in promoting the White House’s agenda if elected.

SEE IT: Atlanta Braves' Jason Heyward hit in face with 90-mph fastball

EXCLUSIVE Mayoral hopeful Bill Thompson puts out campaign ad about his public-school teacher mother

Mayoral hopeful Bill Thompson rolled out a new ad Tuesday touting himself as the son of a public-school teacher.

Journalist had drugs in system during crash: autopsy

The 33-year-old whose groundbreaking Rolling Stone article led to the downfall of Gen. Stanley McChrystal's career, died instantly from "traumatic injuries" sustained in June's high-speed accident said to have not been the result of his drug use, according to the report.

CIA’s role in 1953 Iran coup in battle with Soviet Union detailed in declassified documents

Newly declassified documents offer more details of how the CIA executed the overthrow of Iran’s democratically elected prime minister 60 years ago, describing the political frustrations that led the U.S. to take covert action against a Soviet ally — and echoing the current frustrations with Iran over its nuclear ambitions.

Vallone pushes for online registry of gun felons

The gun-offender registry, modeled after the Megan’s Law registries for sex offenders, has existed since 2006 but is currently only available to the NYPD. The new legislation would make that data available to the public.

Old Glory flies outside midtown's Playwright Irish Pub again

A midtown bar owner who recently became a U.S. citizen will proudly fly Old Glory once again thanks to his neighbors and customers — a month after a vile pyro burned his flag. John Doherty, the owner of the Playwright Irish Pub, was presented with an American flag and a plaque celebrating his new citizenship.

Rare, stinky 'corpse' flower blooming in Pittsburgh

At the Phipps Conservatory, the exotic flower named for its rotting-flesh aroma, visitors can see the strange product of Mother Nature until 2 a.m. Thursday.

MAKE IT RAIN: Helicopter showers $10,000 cash on Delaware marina on anniversary of local man's death

Residents in Lewes, Delaware, were treated to a surprise $10,000 money shower which granted the final wish of a man who died last year.

Nicky ‘Cigars’ Santora tells underboss to quit ‘acting like a clown’ on tape: prosecutors

Aging Bonnano family capo Nicky "Cigars" Santora told his underboss to quit "acting like a clown" in a Godfather-like rebuke that was caught on wiretap, Manhattan prosecutors said Wednesday.

VIDEO: Florida mom gives birth on hospital floor

Most expectant moms hope for a speedy delivery when they go into labor. But Susana Privata would almost certainly have wanted to give birth somewhere a bit more comfortable than a hospital floor!

Egyptian court orders release of Hosni Mubarak

Wednesday's court ruling comes in a hearing on charges against Mubarak of accepting gifts from a state-owned newspaper, the last case that has kept the ailing leader in detention.

Gisele Bündchen tops highest-paid models list... AGAIN

Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly: Weak guns laws leave police with few options

On Monday, the Iron Pipeline that sends illegal guns up from the South to New York was laid bare inside Police Headquarters.

Escaped inmate after taking couple hostage in Iowa

An escaped inmate was shot by dead by an Iowa man who was held hostage at home with his wife. Seventy-one-year-old Jerome Mauderly and his wife Carolyn, 66, were asleep in their Bedford home, when escapee Rodney Long broke in shortly after 10p.m. on Monday, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation spokesman Mitch Mortvedt said.

Christine Quinn: I'd consider birth control for middle school kids

After an endorsementfrom Planned Parenthood’s New York political wing, mayoral candidate Christine Quinn said she’d support distributing ‘morning after’ birth control in city schools if studies showed it would help kids.

EXCLUSIVE Christine Quinn rolls out new Web video slamming Bill de Blasio as a 'serial flip-flopper'

Quinn's 'A Tale of Two De Blasios,' a riff on de Blasio's 'A Tale of Two Cities' slogan, shows him changing his stance on issues. De Blasio's campaign called the attacks 'misleading.'

Female New Jersey dockworker reinstated after boasting that she knew mob honcho

Margaret Dillin, 50, of Bayonne testified that she boasted of knowing Genovese mobster Nicholas Furina to get the men on the docks to stop sexually harassing her.

Race-baiting former City Council candidate attends Spitzer campaign event in upper Manhattan

Thomas Lopez-Pierre, who withdrew his bid for an upper Manhattan Council seat earlier this year, is known for his offensive campaign rhetoric.

Librarian tries to extract boy, 9, from reading program because he reads too much

The director of the Hudson Falls Public Library in New York has advised 9-year-old Tyler Weaver to drop out of their summer-long “Dig Into Reading” program. Why? The fifth-grader simply reads too much.

State Controller Thomas DiNapoli slammed by auditor for using old computer technology to manage pensions

State Controller Thomas DiNapoli had the tables turned on him Tuesday and found himself the target of a stinging audit. In an escalation of the long-simmering tension between DiNapoli and Gov. Cuomo, the Cuomo-controlled Department of Financial Services slammed DiNapoli for using obsolete computer technology to manage the state’s massive pension system.

EXCLUSIVE Vito Lopez to sue over $300G sexual harassment fine he claims is 'excessive'

Lopez says that he was not allowed to participate in the hearings by the Legislative Ethics Commission, while state records show Lopez and his lawyer declined to appear.

Abs-olutely fabulous! Ali Larter flaunts rock-hard core

Christie heads to the Hamptons to woo Republican elite for his re-election campaign

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is ditching the Jersey Shore for the Hamptons this weekend to woo big GOP donors for his campaign.

Autos

$17.95 to cross the GWB?! Find out which car share charges most for tolls

For the majority of New Yorkers who don't own cars, making those quick trips where four wheels would be most convenient has been reinvented by car share services.

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Sports

Clippers' Paul voted new president of NBA players union

Looking to move on from the scandal-plagued end of Billy Hunter's reign, the NBA players union today elected Clippers superstar Chris Paul to become their new president. Paul, who had been a vice president the last four years, succeeds Derek Fisher.

Sharapova pulls out of U.S. Open with right shoulder injury

Maria Sharapova pulled out of the U.S. Open on Wednesday because of a right shoulder injury. The U.S. Tennis Association announced the 2006 champion's withdrawal. Sharapova has played only one match on tour since her second-round loss at Wimbledon in June.

MLB Power Rankings: Braves are burning up the standings

It remains to be seen, of course, whether this Yankee mini-resurgence is just an entertaining sidebar to the Alex Rodriguez Saga or a real-deal run for October. For now, anyway, it certainly is affecting our MLB Power Rankings.

Grand jury calls Biogenesis whistleblower

Biogenesis whistleblower Porter Fischer was summoned last week before a Miami federal grand jury investigating the now-defunct South Florida anti-aging clinic that allegedly supplied performance-enhancing drugs to Alex Rodriguez and other Major League Baseball players.

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Did rehab facility play a part in Lisa Robin Kelly’s death?

THE OTHER GUN: Pistol used in a 2012 double murder tied to jailed NFL star Aaron Hernandez discovered by police in car of 19-year-old woman — from his hometown — after crashing it

A .38-caliber pistol found after a car crash in Springfield, Mass., two months ago is part of an investigation involving Aaron Hernandez, law enforcement sources said Tuesday.

Indiana teen’s gruesome slain cat photos alarm Facebook users

There's more than one way to skewer a cat — and he knows them all. An Indiana teen hunted and killed three kittens in his neighborhood with a bow and arrow.

'Still a mystery': Ex-Disney star did not leave suicide note

Production of TNT's "Rizzoli & Isles" has been suspended for the week as investigators continue the hunt for clues as to why cast member Lee Thompson Young committed suicide.

Americans think New Yorkers are rude, Californians are hot but crazy, survey finds

Americans think New Yorkers are rude but serve the best food and Louisiana has had a few too many, according to a survey that asked 1,600 people to identify the drunkest, dumbest and most overrated states.

Meet the millionaires in Congress: California Rep. Darrell Issa is the richest with $355M, while N.Y. Sen. Gillibrand is 'barely in the black' with only $166K

Republican Rep. Darrell Issa fortune far exceeds the second richest Capitol inhabitant Rep. Michael McCaul, of Texas.

Man accused of strangling pregnant NY woman faces family in court

Relatives of a troubled young Staten Island woman who was strangled in a park stared daggers Monday at the man accused of killing her. Pedro Martin, charged with second-degree murder and narcotics possession, avoided the eyes of Megan Marotte’s furious family as he entered a not guilty plea.

MASSIVE RESCUE: Saudi Arabia king orders 1,345-lbs. man to be extracted from his home with forklift and airlifted to hospital for urgent medical care

A Saudi Arabia man who may be the heaviest person in the world is now getting proper medical treatment — thanks to his king. Khalid Mohsen Shaeri, who weighs 1,345 pounds, was extracted from his Jazan home and airlifted to a medical facility in the capital city of Riyadh on Monday, Arab News reported.

Cruelest twist for kids: ACL injury becoming an epidemic for promising teenage athletes

OUCH! Shane Friedman, 15, of Manhattan, remembers hearing a terrifying crack in his left knee as he came down hard from a layup in a basketball tournament. Rebecca Popple, 16, of New Jersey, who has been playing competitive soccer since she was just 7, recalls crying in agony as she was carried off the field by her dad — unable to move her right knee.

NYC cabbie gets 11 years for robbing, beating passenger who later died

A Queens livery cab driver was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Monday for a robbery that turned deadly. Deevan Jagnarine, 24, pleaded guilty earlier this year to robbing a passenger named Matadin Ramnarain in August of 2010. Ramnarain, 58, was extremely drunk when Jagnarine picked him up outside of a bar called The Rush in Ozone Park — then decided to rip him off.

Anna Kendrick gets a few things off her chest in new GQ

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand: Federal laws are needed to stop 'Iron Pipeline'

On Apri l 17, the United States Senate turned its back on the families of Aurora, Newtown and the more than 30 people who die at the hands of gun violence every day when common-sense gun safety laws were filibustered by a min6ority of senators.

David Cassidy busted on drunk driving charge

*NSYNC’s Lance Bass doesn't ‘Pop’ VMA reunion rumors

Can *NSYNC fans kiss the band reuniting bye, bye, bye? The rumor mill was working overtime Tuesday when news broke that the iconic boy band might be performing together at this Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards.

EXCLUSIVE 'I feel they got away with murdering my son': Parents of construction worker killed in crane accident given $1M settlement

Sixteen months after their 30-year-old son died in a horrific crane accident, the parents of Michael Simermeyer have settled their wrongful death suit for $1 million. The money comes with no admission of wrongdoing from the crane’s owner, Yonkers Contracting.

EXCLUSIVE NYC mayoral hopeful Bill de Blasio turns to his son, Dante, for second TV ad that focuses on stop-and-frisk

The new 30-second spot, Bill de Blasio’s second to spotlight his teenage son, will begin airing Monday on broadcast and cable stations.

9-year-old girl dies playing on trampoline

A 9-year old girl died from her injuries after a gust of wind carried the trampoline she was on and blew her more than 150 feet away. The tragic accident happened Tuesday while Oaklee Sidwell from Panguitch, Utah, was playing in her backyard.

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$erious $wag: Kylie Jenner's $150K Sweet 16 goodie bag

Hello North! Kim K. steps out with baby at funeral for Kanye's grandfather

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.

MAYORAL ERECTION: SEE stills from the TRAILER for porno flick featuring Weiner’s sexting pal Sydney Leathers … obtained EXCLUSIVELY by THE NEWS

She says she wants to squash Anthony Weiner's mayoral campaign, but first Sydney Leathers is squeezing her lusty liason with the candidate for all it's worth.

Pennsylvania widow who lost home over just $6.30 in outstanding debt gets chance to keep house, judge rules

A Pennsylvania widow whose property was sold at auction for $280,000 over $6.30 in unpaid interest has won a court decision giving her the chance to argue why she should not have lost her home.

Civilian Complaint Review Board considers using forensic sketch artists to identify abusive NYPD cops

So about this abusive cop — how big was his nose? The city’s Civilian Complaint Review Board is considering two new weapons in its ongoing fight against NYPD abuse and misconduct: a pencil and a piece of paper.

Editors' Picks

CONFIDENT@L: Anna Wintour suffers a heli of a night

The Vogue editor-in-chief arrived in style by helicopter at Moet & Chandon’s 270th anniversary party Tuesday.

BRAZILLA! Expert tips for women on how to get the best looking and fitting bras

Attention, women of New York: You need new bras.

Susan Sarandon donates 10 ping pong tables to the FDNY

Actress Susan Sarandon served up a little relaxation Wednesday for the FDNY.

NYC tech CEO leaves it all behind on 'Secret Millionaire'

One of the hardest things Amos Winbush III has had to do was live on $30.50 a week for “Secret Millionaire.”

REVIEW 'Ghost Shark' needs to be thrown back

A bad movie can be good fun or it can just be bad, which is what “Ghost Shark” is.

PHOTOS Partridge Family star busted for DUI

David Cassidy has joined an exclusive club of stars in trouble with the law ...

Mascara ad compares long lashes to big 'packages'

This might be the dirtiest makeup ad you'll ever see.

Is Miley ready to say bye to her pixie cut?

Miley Cyrus declared that she was done with long hair, but now it appears she may be backtracking.

Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux get steamy on Mexican getaway

The engaged pair were spotted kissing and cuddling in Cabo San Lucas.

‘Rambo’ TV series in the works

Will Sylvester Stallone’s reprise his role as the musclebound soldier for the small screen.

Rosanna Arquette weds investment banker

The 54-year-old actress and her beau have tied the knot, her fourth walk down the aisle.

Diddy rejects 'Idol' after ex J. Lo accepts: report

The two artists and former lovers won't share the 'Idol' stage as judges.

James Franco announces return to TV

The actor, painter and writer announced Wednesday that he will be host "James Franco Presents."

Drew Barrymore to publish first photography book

Add "photographer" to Drew Barrymore’s voluminous resume. The “Grey Gardens” star will publish her first book of photos, “Find It in Everything,” in January

PHOTOS Hot stars over 40

Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston make 40 (and even 50!) look like the new 20.

Women say classic haircuts are the most attractive on men

So guys, cut those faux-hawks and mullets!

PHOTOS Presidential pooches

Check out the First Dogs that occupied the White House through the years.

Eastwood to direct 'American Sniper'?

Clint Eastwood may direct “American Sniper,” based on the autobiography of late Navy SEAL Chris Kyle.

PHOTOS When bad tattoos happen to Hollywood stars

Celebrities love to permanently ink themselves -- and sometimes the results aren't pretty.

Marian McPartland dead at 95

Marian McPartland, a storied jazz pianist and NPR host, died Tuesday of natural causes.

Beyoncé shells out $2,200 for dinner at Nando’s

Mrs Carter showed her appreciation to her entourage with a huge chicken dinner.

Back to school — without the bedbugs

Schools are among the high-traffic public places where bedbugs could potentially hitch a ride home.

COME ON DOWN! The News vies for the chance to become a contestant on 'The Price Is Right'

Daily News reporter Nina Golgowski went to Empire City Casino in Yonkers to audition for a coveted spot among contestants on 'The Price is Right' — but the competition was stiff.

Rashida and sis star in new ad campaign

Rashida and Kidada Jones are featured together in a new Band of Outsiders ad campaign.

One Direction's Zayn Malik engaged to Perrie Edwards

Sorry, One Direction fans: Zayn Malik Is about to be a married man. The boy band star, 20, and his girlfriend, Little Mix member Perrie Edwards, are officially engaged, Malik's rep confirmed to Us Weekly.

Behind the scenes: David Beckham for H&M

Now retired from soccer career, the star finds time to pose for H&M in the collection bearing his name.

Bar Refaeli mocks Roger Waters’ boycott of Israel

Refaeli thinks Waters is "comfortably dumb" when it comes to his boycott of Israel.

CONFIDENTI@L: Top adviser to Fox News chief Roger Ailes fired, escorted from building

Brian Lewis was axed for 'multiple breaches of contract.'

Author James McBride talks writing new novel 'The Good Lord Bird'

McBride's new novel breathes life into historical figures like abolitionist John Brown.

Little 'Glee' for Lynch, cast in filming Monteith episode

“Glee” star Jane Lynch has to steel herself to look at how producers will send off Finn Hudson.

'True Blood's' Rutina Wesley files for divorce from husband

Wesley has moved to end her marriage to actor Jacob Fishel after 8 years.

Avril Lavigne kisses 'Wonder Years' star in new music video

Avril Lavigne wants you to know that she's still "Rock N Roll." Perhaps that's why, in her latest music video, the 28-year-old gets hot and heavy with actress Danica Cooper, best known for her role as Winnie Cooper in "The Wonder Years."

DMX busted for pot possession just weeks after DUI arrest

The rapper was arrested in South Carolina on Tuesday.

'Law & Order: SVU' films episode based on Trayvon Martin case

It was only a matter of time — the Trayvon Martin shooting is getting a ripped-from-the-headlines “Law & Order: SVU” treatment.

Cedric the Entertainer gets some advice on hosting 'Millionaire'

When it came time to phone a friend, Cedric the Entertainer, the new host of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire,” called Steve Harvey.

SHARPSHOOTER: Patrick Stewart gets archery lesson while Ian McKellen sits in

Sir Patrick Stewart hits the mark. "X-Men" star Sir Patrick, 73, posted pictures of himself being taught the finer points of archery.

Bentley launches handbag collection

The luxury car manufacturer announced a line of limited edition handbags available this October.

Cowell comes clean on baby daddy drama

“X Factor” mogul Simon Cowell confessed Tuesday that he’s going to be a dad.

Flo Rida avoids lawsuit after being served papers on Facebook

Flo Rida rode right past legal sanctions when he was served with papers via Facebook.

Clarkson on being a stepmom: I dig it

With two months before she is to marry Brandon Blackstock, the singer is embracing the role of stepmom.

Little 'Glee' for cast in filming Monteith episode

“Glee” star Jane Lynch says the episode dealing with Cory Monteith's death will be a test for the cast.

Cronut creator to pen cookbook

Dominique Ansel, the mind behind the coveted pastry, has landed a book deal with Simon & Schuster.

PHOTOS Royal baby photo album

In celebration of George Alexander Louis, take a look at the royal family's baby photos through the years.

Nickelodeon star comes out

Lucas Cruikshank, best known as Fred Figglehorn in "Fred," came out as gay in a recent YouTube video.

PHOTOS Lady Gaga debuts style makeover

Mother Monster reveals a new, simpler side of herself as she promotes her upcoming album ARTPOP.

'Dads' won't reshoot scenes deemed 'racist'

Seth MacFarlane's new sitcom blasted by Asian America watchdog group - a month before premiere.

PHOTOS Elmore Leonard dead at 87

The Daily News remembers the famous figures we've lost in 2013.

Put the cool in school!

These back-to-school outfits earn an 'A' for apparel.

Selena Gomez ices legs while on ‘Stars Dance’ tour

Selena Gomez posted proof she is in need of a little rest and relaxation. After her gig in Winnipeg, Canada Monday the "Come & Get It" singer posted an Instagram shot of herself nursing her knees with two very large ice packs as she kicked back on her private jet.

Do Double Stuf Oreos measure up?

It turns out Nabisco's Double Stuf Oreos aren't all they're stuffed up to be.

Drake gets pulled over by ‘cute’ cop, posts video

The singer took to Instagram Tuesday to post a video of a minor traffic violation.

PHOTOS Hottest WAGs in golf

Paulina Gretzky joins an exclusive group now that she's engaged to golfer Dustin johnson.

What is Kim Cattrall's 'fizzy yoga'?

“Sex and the City” star Kim Cattrall says physiyoga is the workout that saved her life.

Where's Paris? Randy Jackson rants over whereabouts

Randy Jackson went a little nuts on Twitter Monday night, ranting that his niece has been confined in a psychiatric hospital for too long.

Brian Cranston's old yearbook reveals chemistry club past

Before playing Walter White on 'Breaking Bad,' Cranston was into chemistry.

watch Trailer for Cormac McCarthy-penned 'The Counselor' released

Michael Fassbender and Javier Bardem star in upcoming thriller.

Former Disney star Lee Thompson Young dead at 29

Former Disney star Lee Thompson Young was found dead of an apparent gunshot to the head in his North Hollywood apartment Monday and cops were investigating the case as a suicide, a law enforcement source told the Daily News.

Taylor Swift pokes fun of Kanye West's VMAs interruption

Swift gifted tour partner Ed Sheeran a jar of jam with a note mocking West.

Prince Harry returns home after visiting a landmine clearance charity championed by his late mother Princess Diana

LONDON — The HALO Trust charity said Saturday the 28-year-old prince visited the Angolan town of Cuito Cuanavale, which saw heavy fighting during the southern African nation’s 1975-2002 civil war.

Kate Middleton's royal portrait dress sold out

Fashion fans vying for Kate Middleton’s maternity style will have to wait a few weeks to get their hands on the fuchsia frock the new mom wore in the royal family portraits.

Vogue's Grace Coddington returns to modeling in Marks & Spencer ads

The label pulled together an inspirational group of women for its latest campaign.

High diver wows at Statue of Liberty

Colombian high diver Orlando Duque dropped from a helicopter 75 feet above the Hudson on Monday, wowing onlookers with his wizardry while plummeting at speeds up to 50 mph.

Chris Brown cancels Canadian concerts because of health, legal issues

Chris Brown's touring schedule has been derailed following the singer's most recent legal and health issues.

Alexander Wang launches bag with Samsung

Wang channeled the 'collective inspiration' of smartphone users for his latest collection.

FROM WHITE HOUSE TO DOG HOUSE: Bo Obama gets a playmate as first family welcomes newest pet pooch, Sunny

Bo has a new best friend in the White House. President Obama and his family took in a second Portuguese Water Dog named Sunny, an adorable addition who will serve as playmate and “little sister” to First Dog Bo, according to the White House’s official website.

Olivia Newton-John’s Florida home investigated as site of apparent suicide

Authorities say a man has been found dead from a gunshot wound inside a South Florida home owned by singer Olivia Newton-John and her husband.

Lyme disease cases reach 300,000 per year: CDC

The figure is 10 times as many as are officially reported.

Uniqlo launches kids' collection

For the first time, Uniqlo's Japanese high-street basics will be available in children's sizes for kids aged 0-12.

Nick Frost, Simon Pegg are back in pub-crawl comedy 'The World's End'

Starring in “The World’s End” is an easy job — but somebody’s gotta do it.

Kym Johnson leaving 'Dancing With the Stars'

The 37-year-old Aussie said she's taking a leave of absence before the upcoming 17th season.

Campus Pride’s top 25 LGBT-friendly colleges

Princeton, Rutgers and Connecticut College make the list of LGBT-friendly schools.

CONFIDENTI@L: Calvin's ex Nick Gruber joins dire straights

Calvin Klein’s boy toy Nick Gruber hit a Fire Island party over the weekend.

‘American Idol’ ratings dip, though still high

The audience for the season premiere of “American Idol” dropped nearly 25%.

WATCH J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot teases with creepy 'Stranger' trailer

"This is what happens when men become lost," says the trailer's narrator.

REVIEW Comedy 'Modern Dads' falls flat

This concept didn’t work as an NBC sitcom last season.

'Breaking Bad' viewers call 911 over cable power outage

A contingent of "Breaking Bad" viewers were upset by an ill-timed cable outage.

PHOTOS Ex-Disney star Lee Thompson Young dies at 29

Take a look back at the stars who have left us too soon.

Prince debuts album cover art with Dave Chappelle

The "Purple Rain" superstar selected a photo of the comedian for the single “Breakfast Can Wait.”

Stacey Dash slams Oprah over Trayvon remark

The 46-year-old actress was appalled by how the media mogul brought up his death.

photos Pucker up, kids! Hilarious pix of adorable rascals tasting a lemon for the first time

An amazing new photo series aims to document the various emotions kids feel as they try one of nature's most sour fruit.

Kim Kardashian, baby North attend funeral of Kanye West's grandfather

It was a mournful family trip for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West on Saturday. The couple took their 2-month-old daughter, North, to Oklahoma to pay respect to West's grandfather, Portwood Williams Sr., who died at age 98 on Aug. 10.

'Great' pairing! Wayne Gretzky's daughter engaged

It's a hole in one for pro-golfer Dustin Johnson and hockey legend Wayne Gretzky's daughter, Paulina. The pair got engaged Aug. 17 and the 24-year-old Canadian beauty shared the good news via Instagram Sunday.

Coffee, wine and sushi all OK during pregnancy, new book says

Economist Emily Oster wanted to know more about the "rules" for pregnant women.

'Game of Thrones' star adopted dog that played her direwolf

Actress Sophie Turner, who stars as Sansa Stark, revealed that she adopted the dog.

John Mellencamp’s second son surrenders on felony battery charges

Hud Mellencamp has surrendered for arrest on charges of assaulting a man in Indiana.

Prince William: Prince George is ‘a little bit of a rascal’

Prince William is settling into fatherhood nicely, he tells CNN.

Lady Gaga's feud with Perez Hilton takes ominous turn

Gossip blogger Perez Hilton fired back Monday at allegations made by his former BFF Lady Gaga that he has been “stalking” the pop star by trying to rent an apartment in her New York City building - a claim that has apparently unleashed a flurry of death threats from some of the “Born This Way” singer’s Little Monsters.

Bee sting therapy causing a buzz in China

Patients are swarming to acupuncture clinics to be given bee stings.

'Bachelor' star Gia Allemand's funeral scheduled for Thursday

Doomed reality TV beauty Gia Allemand will be home for her final farewell. And her heartbroken mother, Donna Micheletti, intends to speak at her funeral.

Mom Christie Brinkley stuns in Hamptons

Looking more like sisters than mother and daughter, Christie Brinkley and Alexa Ray Joel soaked up the Hamptons sun for a fishing trip Aug. 15. The 59-year-old supermodel took to Instagram to share some of their fun filled vacation snapshots.

PHOTOS Toni Braxton latest to suffer wardrobe malfunction

See dreaded moments of overexposure.

Jessica Simpson shows off daughter Maxwell

Her 1-year-old daughter is still clearly the apple of mom's eye.

The Calling singer abducted, severely beaten: report

The lead singer for The Calling reportedly survived a hellish assault early Sunday morning after being abducted off a Michigan street and severely beaten.

Alexander Skarsgard goes full-frontal for ‘True Blood’ finale

Alexander Skarsgard gave "True Blood" viewers a little more of a jaw-dropping finale than they may have expected to see on the season six ender. Not only did the handsome actor, as the fan favorite vampire Eric Northman, strip down to his birthday suit - the 6'4" heartthrob stood up to reveal all of his full-frontal glory.

'Breaking Bad' recap: Hank's pursuit of Walt tears family apart

SPOILER ALERT: Sunday night’s seventh-to-last episode of “Breaking Bad” was not for the hard of hearing.

R&B singer Raz B comes out of coma

R&B singer Raz B is out of a coma after being hit in the face with a bottle while performing at a nightclub in China.

‘The NYPD Tapes’ reveals the cruel reality of being a cop in New York City

“The NYPD Tapes” is an eye-opening examination of the city’s police department and its sophisticated crime record-keeping system known as CompStat.

'Paternity Court' judge gives Kourtney, Scott a thumbs-up

The judge on the new show “Paternity Court” has some sage advice for Kourtney Kardashian.

PHOTOS Stacy Keibler flaunts sexy beach body in Spain

A newly single Stacy Keibler showed her famous ex exactly what he's missing as she stripped down to a sexy black monokini while relaxing on a yacht in Ibiza, Spain.

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Abs-olutely hot! Stomachs of the stars

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

Pantsless celebs

The newest trend in Hollywood has starlets looking like they're missing something - their pants.

Hollywood moms before and after baby

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

Celebrities over 40

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

Adorable photos of children tasting their first lemons

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 ...

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.

Oprah Winfrey's evolving shape and style

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bass Dogs: When bass guitars get swapped for dogs

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

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

We've captured animals doing all sorts of things that people do from driving to scuba diving ...

Celebrity teeth makeovers

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

Animals celebrating Shark Week

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.

Skin-tight celebrity clothing

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

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 ...

Stars who rock retro swimwear

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

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

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

The stars love their short shorts! See who isn't afraid to show a little leg ...

William and Kate: A Love Story

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

Are these the strangest animals you've ever seen?

Kate Middleton's royal maternity style

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

Find out what the stars have in store for them this month.

Same-sex star couples

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

Bodypainted models become one with nature

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

H'wood hair chameleons

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

Marlin, the Kennedy yacht, through the years

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

Celebs gone grizzly

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

Kate Upton: Curves ahead

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

Celebrities wearing one-piece swimsuits

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

Fashion faceoff: Who wore it better?

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

Famous Scientologists

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

Celebs who wear underwear as outerwear

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

Worst celebrity hair days of all time

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

Celebs' dramatic weight losses & gains for roles

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

Stars n' stripes: Celebs wearing their American pride

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

Kate Moss photos up for Christie's auction

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

Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2013

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

Tennis fashion through the years

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

Hollywood heads to the prom

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

Kim Kardashian's wild maternity style

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

Athletes' beach bodies

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

Cancer celebrities, from Prince William to Jessica Simpson

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

Stunning views from inside an airplane cockpit

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

Katy Perry's body of work

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

World's craziest homes

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

Sports

Puig benched, then hits go-ahead homer for Dodgers

Yasiel Puig was held out of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting lineup Tuesday night, and manager Don Mattingly described the decision as a one-day move made because of the rookie’s slump.

Cabrera hurt in Twins win

Tigers star Miguel Cabrera has another injury to deal with as he attempts to become the first to win baseball’s Triple Crown in consecutive seasons.

Broncos' Miller to serve six-game drug ban

A person familiar with Von Miller’s negotiations with the NFL reports that Denver Broncos linebacker will serve a six-game suspension under the league’s substance-abuse policy. The league wanted a longer penalty for the third-year linebacker, but the sides agreed to less than half the season.

Dempster gets 5 games for drilling A-Rod

Ryan Dempster was suspended by Major League Baseball for five games for "intentionally throwing at and hitting Alex Rodriguez" with a pitch on Sunday.

Eagles stick with Vick at quarterback

Michael Vick has been solid in two preseason games, and backup Nick Foles, in his second season with the Eagles, has struggled to grasp Kelly’s multifaceted offense.

Pujols officially done for season with foot injury

The Los Angeles Angels say slugger Albert Pujols is done for the season because of an injured left foot. The Angels made the announcement Monday before playing Cleveland. Pujols hasn’t played since July 26.

City manhandles Newcastle in Pellegrini's debut

Manchester City sent a strong message to its Premier League title rivals by thrashing 10-man Newcastle 4-0 on Monday, mixing power with panache to mark Manuel Pellegrini’s first competitive game in charge in style.

Hernandez fears daughter 'won't know daddy'

Aaron Hernandez, the former Patriot who allegedly orchestrated the killing of an acquaintance the morning after Father's Day, told a fan in a letter written from jail that he worried his daughter would not know him, according to RadarOnline.com.

Chelea dominates Hull in Mourinho's return

Chelsea marked Jose Mourinho’s Premier League return by overwhelming Hull 2-0 on Sunday as unity was restored following a season of division at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea ripped Hull apart from the start of its season opener, scoring both goals by the 25th minute.

Bills rookie Manuel out for preseason

Knee injuries keep getting in the way of Buffalo’s quarterback competition. The latest one may even have decided it temporarily. Bills coach Doug Marrone said Sunday that rookie E.J. Manuel had a “minor procedure” on his left knee Sunday morning.