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EXCLUSIVE: 'The people of New York love me': Anthony Weiner boasted of his prowess to Sydney Leathers, who promises her new porno will be available by Sept. 10 primary election

Weiner's former sexting partner Leathers says the mayoral hopeful would talk about his career during their steamy sessions. Leathers — who plans to make an announcement with porn powerhouse Vivid Entertainment on Monday — says she isn't going anywhere. read full story »

YOU ARE OUT! Talks between MLB, A-Rod breakdown as slugger fixes to get suspended 214 games Monday

Following his explosive comments Friday in which he implied Major League Baseball and the Yankees were conspiring to keep him off the field in order to void his contract, MLB officials have rejected Alex Rodriguez's request to negotiate a suspension settlement.

BIBLICAL FIND? Piece of Christ cross claimed to have been found during Turkey dig

An archaeology dig at a Turkey church may have unearthed a sacred relic — a piece of the cross used to crucify Jesus Christ.

N.J. teacher accused of having sex with 15-year-old male student — boy's lawyer says he's gone through 'horrible ordeal'

Kalee Warnick, 22, was arrested Tuesday on charges of third-degree aggravated criminal sexual contact and second-degree having a sexual relationship with a minor, according to reports.

Failure of gun-checks bill on Bloomberg due to ads turning people off: Senator Pat Leahy

NYC mayor’s anti-gun ads ‘turned off some people that we might have gotten for supporters,’ said Leahy on a C-SPAN appearance.

See something, say something! Interpol warns Western nations of potential terror attacks

Sparked by recent Al Qaeda activity, including the July escapes of ‘hundreds of terrorists and other criminals’ from prisons in Iraq, Libya and Pakistan, the French-based agency alerted its 190 member nations

Cowell's paramour slept with married HS teacher: sources

Lupica: A-Rod wants you to believe he is a fighter and victim as his exit from baseball looms large

Alex Rodriguez, whatever happens this week between him and Major League Baseball, he wants you to believe he is the victim of MLB and the Yankees.

Myers: Big Tuna Parcells gives thanks to Hall of Fame at induction with LT at his side

Bill Parcells was not even two minutes into his Hall of Fame induction speech Saturday night when his trademark biting sense of humor was directed at Lawrence Taylor.

EYE STILL SHUT: Still no CBS on Time Warner Cable

The Time Warner Cable blackout of CBS, Showtime and the network’s other channels extended into a second day with no sign of any settlement Saturday.

WOW! Video shows man pleasuring himself on Q subway train

A sicko straphanger is being sought by police for pleasuring himself on a subway car as it rumbled through Chinatown — and a fellow rider filmed a cellphone video of the disgusting scene.

VIDEO Dying 2-year-old is Pennsylvania couple’s best man at wedding

Looking dapper in a tiny tan pinstripe suit and orange shirt, a 2-year-old boy with only weeks to live served as the best man Saturday afternoon for his parents’ Pennsylvania wedding.

Grand jury probing spy agency contractor that vetted Snowden

The company that conducted the most recent security review of former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden is the subject of a federal grand jury investigation, according to a new report.

Out of sight, out of mind on terror threat at Kennedy Airport

Warnings of a possible Al Qaeda terror attack had little effect Saturday at Kennedy Airport, where passengers boarded international flights with few concerns.

John Palmer, longtime NBC News reporter, dies at 77

The newsman is best known for breaking the story of the failed 1980 attempt to rescue American hostages in Tehran.

Super PACs in NYC to spend millions to sway local election results

Super PACs, political committees with no direct ties to candidates, are shelling out cash to influence this year's municipal elections. Critics say the practice 'spits in the face of campaign finance rules.'

Cleveland kidnap creep Ariel Castro moved to Ohio state prison to undergo mental evaluation

The Cleveland kidnapper, who was recently sentenced to life in prison without parole, plus 1,000 years, will undergo a mental and physical evaluation before being placed in a permanent facility.

Matt Damon notches another director with 'Elysium' role

Philadelphia woman plunges to her death from balcony

Ngoc Tran Vo, who reportedly worked as a dancer at a gentlemen's club, was likely looking for her cell phone when she fell from the 12th-floor terrace, police told WPVI.

Florida woman arrested for selling lobster tails on Craigslist

A dental hygienist found herself in a pinch when she was allegedly caught selling lobster tails illegally on Craigslist. Kasey Platt, 20, was arrested Monday after meeting with an undercover Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer in the parking lot of a Marathon Kmart, KeysNet reported.

Hilaria shows off baby bump in Hamptons

Calif. pot farmer confesses to keeping teen sex slave, keeping her in metal box: prosecutors

One of two men accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl, keeping her captive in a metal box and forcing her to work on a large Northern California marijuana growing operation has confessed, federal prosecutors said in court documents.

Cops almost fatally shoot actor after California film shoot

Cops descended on a southern California film shoot after a pair of gun-toting actors were mistaken for robbers at a popular coffee shop, police said Friday.

wow! 'I find everything beautiful': Canadian senior who was blind for 66 YEARS sees for the first time

After a man who was born blind fell down his apartment stairs and fractured several thin bones around his eye sockets, surgeons treating his injuries realized his blindness was actually curable.

Subway delivery! Nevada woman gives birth in sandwich shop restroom

RENO, Nev. -- It was just another day at work for Flora Vargas until a screaming woman burst into her Subway sandwich shop in Nevada on Friday and announced she was in labor.

Red Sox owner John Henry enters $70M deal for Boston Globe

Businessman John Henry, the principal owner of the Boston Red Sox, has entered into an agreement to buy The Boston Globe for $70 million, a massive drop from its record $1.1 billion price two decades ago.

A SOMBER PIECE OF HISTORY: Trayvon Martin's hoodie sought to be put on display in Smithsonian

Trayvon Martin's parents said it was too soon to consider donating their slain son's hoodie to the Smithsonian. "They've heard of it (the museum's interest), but it's probably a little premature, given the fact that, you know, we just came out of a trial, and we have a hold by the Department of Justice on the evidence," family attorney Daryl Parks told reporters at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Florida on Friday.

Queens girl, 10, shot after leaving her apartment: police

Cops are grilling at least one person in the shooting of a 10-year-old girl caught in an exchange of gunfire outside her Queens apartment building, officials said Saturday.

Former Playmate Anna Benson sees request for bond rejected by judge

Anna Benson, former Playboy Playmate and ex-wife to ex-Met Kris Benson, won't be ditching her Georgia jail digs and duds just yet.

Defiant A-Rod says Yankees, fans may be biggest losers if suspended

If Alex Rodriguez is making his final appearances ever on a professional baseball field, the embattled Yankees slugger is not going out quietly.

Woman raped outside Port Authority Bus Terminal, suspect nabbed: cops

A woman was raped outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal early Saturday morning, law enforcement sources said. Sources said Port Authority police nabbed the woman’s attacker after she ran into the terminal looking for help.

Weiner attacks: Well, hey, at least I'm not a thief and didn't vote to extend term limits!

At a recent appearance in the Bronx, mayoral hopeful Weiner defended his right to stay in the race, taking subtle jabs at his opponents.

Mandatory Pilates next? Bloomberg says poor more at risk for obesity, while the rich are doing Pilates

Mayor Bloomberg says the appeals court judges that struck down his big soda ban this week are hurting New York City's poor.

WORSE WEINER: Anthony Weiner — of Boston — got himself put in jail over a different kind of sexting scandal

A suburban Boston man with the same name as the pervy New York politician used his wife’s phone to lure her flirty texting pal into his trap.

Building where ad exec plunged to her death in first date tragedy was six months late in filing balcony inspections: officials

Stonehenge Management’s report was due on Aug. 12, 2012, but not filed until February 2013, the Department of Buildings said.

NO SLUTBAGS! Mock Anthony Weiner flyer spotted around Manhattan seeking new interns

Fake “Weiner for Mayor" flyers were ostensibly posted around Manhattan, but more likely the whole thing is hoax put on the satirists at Funny or Die.

President Obama tees off birthday weekend with golf

Obama, who turns 52 on Sunday, left the White House unusually early for the half-hour trip by motorcade to Andrews Air Force Base to squeeze in some golf before the celebration was to shift to the presidential retreat.

Simon lover gears up for custody battle

LinkedIn revenue soars as mobile app boosts membership

LinkedIn Corp sailed past Wall Street's expectations with second-quarter revenue jumping 59 percent, as its efforts to become a highly trafficked website and popular mobile app paid off.

Playboy, Penthouse, New York Review of Books axed from military stores amid falling sales

Playboy, Penthouse and other sex-themed magazines will no longer be sold at Army and Air Force exchanges— a move described by the stores' operators as a business decision based on falling sales.

Rihanna parties hard in Barbados

Wintour staying close to Hillary

Vogue’s editrice will join Michael Kors in honoring the former Secretary of State in October for her “unrelenting efforts” that have “improved millions of lives.”

Twin teen heirs to Doris Duke's tobacco fortune were horribly abused and locked in feces-covered basement: report

Georgina and Walker Inman, now 15, were imprisoned as children in a locked basement that was strewn with feces and were forced to relieve themselves in a corner of the room, the girl revealed in Rolling Stone.

Younger and more attractive after plastic surgery? Not really, study says

How much younger can cosmetic surgery such as a facelift, brow lift, or eyelid surgery, make you look? Just three years, a new study finds.

Boy calls cops from back seat, saying dad is drunk and speeding

A frightened boy called 911 as his wasted father careened down Interstate 95, telling cops he thought jumping from the speeding car was the his only option to escape getting hurt.

Miley struts her stuff in Big Sean video

Woman charged with defacing the Washington National Cathedral with green paint to appear in court

Jiamei Tian, 58, has been charged with damaging two chapels of the cathedral with a soda can of green paint on Monday.

Suicide attackers kill at least 9 Afghans at the Indian consulate

Three suicide attackers killed at least nine civilians, most of them children, in a botched attack Saturday on the Indian consulate in an eastern Afghan city near the border with Pakistan, security officials said.

Iran supreme leader formally endorses Hasan Rowhani as president

Iran's supreme leader formally endorsed Hasan Rowhani as president Saturday, allowing the moderate cleric to take charge of a country weakened by economic sanctions over its nuclear program.

Hockey mom admits to sex with teenage son's teammates during sleepovers at her home

Kathia Maria Davis, 46, was sentenced to 16 months in jail for the sordid slumber parties where she slept with two boys, aged 14 and 16.

EXCLUSIVE Renegade bondsman doles out jail time for 'violations' to boost revenues: sources

Brooklyn-based bondsman George Zouvelos, 45, has been sending defendants back to the slammer for frivolous reasons, and then charging them through the nose for it.

Ninth woman accuses mayor of San Diego of harassment

Yet another woman has come forward to accuse San Diego Mayor Bob Filner of sexual harassment. The accusations comes from a Marilyn Monroe impersonator, Emily Gilbert, who was allegedly accosted by the politician when she performed her act at a fundraiser event in December.

Sports

Myers: Coughlin could one day join Parcells in Football Hall of Fame

Now that Bill Parcells is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a strong case can be made that Tom Coughlin will one day deserve to have his bust in Canton as well, although he still has some work to do on his resume.

Bondy: When it comes to Majors, Tiger don't know Jack

Tiger Woods shot a ridiculous 61 on Friday at the Bridgestone Invitational, which is very nice but has absolutely nothing at all to do with what may happen next week on a real golf course, where the greens don’t cuddle up like lapdogs. T i ger Woods shot a ridiculous 61 on Friday at the Bridgestone Invitational, which is very nice but has absolutely nothing at all to do with what may happen this week on a real golf course, where the greens don’t cuddle up like lapdogs.

Madden: Tigers, Red Sox come out the big winners at trade deadline

In the absence of any blockbuster deals, and with most of the bigger names rumored to be on the market staying put, the general perception was that baseball’s non-waiver trading deadline Wednesday turned out to be a big nothing.

Carmelo could go Hollywood, join forces with Lakers

Carmelo Anthony admitted “my window is closing” and that he’s “trying to bring a championship to New York ASAP.”

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Ruthie sheds '7th Heaven' image with lingerie shot

Britney Spears makes huge splash at water park

Girl with peanut allergy dies after eating dessert at summer camp

Thirteen-year-old Natalie Giorgi, from the Sacramento area, was staying at Camp Sacramento in El Dorado County, Calif., with family members and other campers.

Lewinsky attempts to seduce Clinton by promising to take her 'clothes off' in never-heard-before audio tape

In a never-before-heard audio tape recorded during her affair with Bill Clinton, Monica Lewinsky attempts to seduce the former president by promising to “take my clothes off,” a report said Wednesday.

Baby girl in Germany weighing 13.47 pounds born without C-section

That's one big girl! A baby born Friday in Germany is the country's largest-ever, at 13.47 pounds and 22.6 inches long.

‘Bachelorette’ blindsided by heartbreak in season finale's first installment

This season of "The Bachelorette" is ending in a plot twist that fans of the sensational series certainly didn't see coming.

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell claims his state has lower homicide and robbery rates than NYC — but it doesn't

After Mayor Bloomberg (right) blasted Virginia on its lax gun regulations, the state's governor fired back with inaccurate numbers about his state being safer than New York City.

PEACE TALKS? Simon Cowell's pregnant lover Lauren Silverman has late-night meeting with husband

The 36-year-old socialite, who is pregnant with the "X Factor" judge's baby, was been staying at her home in the Hamptons with her 7-year-old son with Andrew Silverman.

JAIL BIRD: Robber is back in a cage... after stealing a caged parrot

A 53-year-old doofus on parole for robbery gave new meaning to the term jail bird this week.

Where did stomach virus outbreak come from? Consumers and food safety advocates seek answers on cyclospora

Nearly 400 people across the country have been sickened by cyclospora, a lengthy intestinal illness contracted by eating contaminated food.

Eagles announce Riley Cooper excused from all team activities to seek counseling in wake of racial slur scandal

The Eagles announced that the wide receiver, who was caught on tape shouting "I will fight every n----- here," at a Kenny Chesney concert earlier this summer, has been excused from all team activities.

Small New York companies poised to win big at Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is expected to bring between $550 million and $600 million in economic activity to the New York area and local small businesses have a chance to cash in thanks to a program called Business Connect.

SHE'LL PAY ON WAY: Casey Anthony to fork over $25,000 to AVOID selling her life story

Anthony’s bankruptcy trustee considered selling her story to help pay off her debts, but the Florida woman’s lawyers opposed the idea.

A FEAST FOR YOUR EYES! Amazing interiors are on the menu at these ambitious New York restaurants

Don't forget to look up from your plate — New York restaurateurs are serving up a feast for the eyes.

'I want my baby back. She was so promising': Family heartbroken after 16-year-old struck by tractor-trailer while crossing NYC street

Police said Renee Thompson, who worked at Dylan's Candy Bar, was in the crosswalk on Third Ave. at 60th St. The driver, Henry Panama was hit was three summonses.

California man's lifelike celebrity dolls appear so real they'll FREAK YOU OUT

Let's face it — the mass-produced dolls of your favorite celebrities sometimes leave a lot to be desired.

Australian woman pays $1,200 for iPhones, but gets tricked into buying FRUIT instead

The 21-year-old had posted an ad asking if anyone had a smartphone for sale. She was soon contacted by another woman who said she had "two Apples" up for grabs.

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Lupica: The people will decide if mayoral election gets beyond the weirdness of Anthony Weiner

While Weiner has created a political peep show, mayor hopeful Bill Thompson has put the focus of the campaign in the hands of the people of New York

Ex-Marine sentenced to 24-year stint in prison for plotting to kill federal judge and a prosecutor

A blubbering ex-Marine was sentenced to 24 years in prison Thursday for paying a purported hit man to kill a federal judge and a prosecutor then cut off their heads.

Corpse flower opens up to spreads its putrid stench across California college campus

The huge, rare and famously putrid Indonesian flower bloomed for one day Wednesday, spreading its stench across the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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EWW! Bieber shoves fan’s iPhone down his pants

After clearance by DNA, Queens man seeks $130M over wrongful jailing in rape case

King, 43, was charged in a highly publicized October 2011 rape of a woman near the Cross Island Parkway — an attack that ended when a Good Samaritan chased off the suspect.

Disgusted Bloomberg slams lazy Congress for failing to pass gun control this year

Mayor Bloomberg accused Congress of being too lazy to carry on the fight - and warned of repercussions at the ballot box.

wow! Wife saves suicidal husband from fall by clinging to boxer shorts

The Chinese woman reportedly grabbed the man by his ankle as he leaped out of their sixth-floor window. She was able to pull him up by his boxer shorts and held on to him for 20 minutes.

State Dept. travel alert cites Arab-based Al Qaeda threat to Mideast, Africa, with embassies shut Sunday

The State Department Friday warned travelers of an Arab-based Al Qaeda terror threat targeting the Mideast and North Africa.

U.S. Bridges crumbling and the Highway Trust Fund is nearly broke

One out of every nine bridges in the United States—a grand total of 66,503 bridges altogether—has been found to have one or more significant defects.

Deadbeat Reno bar patron arrested

With an assist from the social network, police in Reno, Nev. got their man. Saul Zelaznog was arrested on a probation violation Thursday, just two days after he walked out on a $100 tab at the Reno brewpub Brewer’s Cabinet.

Zimbabwe officials: Mugabe wins presidential election

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe election officials say that President Robert Mugabe won the presidential election with 61 percent of the vote, compared to 33 percent for challenger Morgan Tsvangirai.

Workplace bullies target ugly people: study

Good-looking popular kids will continue to pick those they think are less-attractive even after high school, according to a recent study. Research published in the journal Human Performance found that workplace bullies are more likely to single out colleagues they consider unattractive.

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Confidenti@l: Stunner says leave bra at home

Model Behati Prinsloo has more than four dozen bras, but doesn’t wear many of them.

Photos: Coach Parcells' Hall of Fame career

Two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Parcells through the years.

Lucky Sly! Stallone's wife wows in bikini

Sylvester Stallone's wife Jennifer Flavin was turning heads in St. Tropez.

Bloodhound Gang kicked off stage for Russian flag stunt

The American rock group Bloodhound Gang was kicked out of a Russian music festival and pelted with eggs after videos emerged of its bass player shoving a Russian flag down his pants at a recent concert in Ukraine. Russian prosecutors are even considering whether to open a criminal case in the matter, which comes amid a rise in U.S.

Camping resets your biological clock: study

Want to be a morning person? A new small study suggests taking a weeklong camping trip to reset your internal biological clock to both wake up earlier and feel more alert when you do.

Kathy Bates blasts NBC: ‘They treated us like s--t’

BEVERLY HILLS - Kathy Bates hasn't completely gotten over NBC's cancellation of her drama "Harry's Law" in May 2012. "They treated us like s---," Bates told TV critics here during a panel for her current show, FX's "American Horror Story: Coven."

Kim Kardashian makes first post-baby appearance

Surprise! Kim Kardashian has come out of hiding. The 32-year-old reality starlet emerged Friday for the first time in seven weeks since giving birth to daughter North West on her mother's new talk show "Kris."

Jennifer Aniston flaunts curvier figure in skintight dress

The 44 -year-old star stepped out in an ultra-curve hugging skintight satin dress at the "We're The Millers' "premiere.

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Simon Cowell's pregnant lover Lauren Silverman has late-night meeting with husband

Silverman was been staying at her home in the Hamptons with Andrew Silverman and son.

Confidenti@l: RiRi's near miss with Chris Brown ex

The man New York wakes up with in the morning, Elvis Duran, is having a rough time finding a place to rest his head.

Parental talks about sexting should start young: experts

Just how early should you talk to your kids about the dangers of sexting? As soon as you hand them a phone, experts say.

Colin Powell denies affair with Romanian diplomat

Colin Powell denied Thursday that he cheated on his wife of 50 years.

Megan Fox pregnant AGAIN just 10 months after first baby

Megan Fox has baby no. 2 on board! The 27-year old actress and husband Brian Austin Green, 40, are expecting their second child 10 months after welcoming son Noah Shannon, a rep for the actor has confirmed to the Daily News.

The trouble with sleep texting

The premed student sleeps with mittens on each night. Mittens, to protect herself from her phone. To render her fingers unable to send those unconscious messages that are as embarrassing as they are senseless. Yup: She's a sleep texter.

James Cameron announces three 'Avatar' sequels

Get ready for a whole lot more Na'vi adventures. James Cameron has expanded his upcoming plans for more "Avatar" movies. Following up on his hit 2009 film, the director is planning three more "Avatar" installments, 20th Century Fox announced Thursday.

Jack White’s estranged wife granted restraining order

The divorce proceedings between musician Jack White and estranged wife Karen Nelson have taken a turn for the worst. A judge has granted a restraining order against White as he has allegedly been harassing Nelson with phone calls and emails in recent months.

Robin Thicke, Jimmy Fallon, The Roots perform 'Blurred Lines' on kids' instruments

Think you've heard all the "Blurred Lines" covers you can stand? Jimmy Fallon and his house band, The Roots, will have you thinking again. The "Late Night" host debuted a cover version of the summer's hit song with Robin Thicke himself singing lead.

Brian Williams to take leave from NBC News for knee surgery

NBC News anchor Brian Williams will be off the air for a few weeks.

Actresses gone wild! Four stars go the sex route in new movies

It’s August, it’s hot and the big screen is steamy. Time for once-sweet girls to doff duds and go bad.

Confidenti@l: Biebs' cereal-crazy stay is a nutty mix

Justin Bieber’s stay in New York reaffirmed the teen’s standing as a world-class brat.

Shia accused of seeking to 'impoverish’ uncle

The star and his mom quietly filed suit against Barry Saide earlier this year.

photos Irina Shayk sizzles in new Agent Provocateur ad

Celebs aren't afraid to get a little sexy when it comes to ad campaigns.

FDA sets standard on products labeled 'gluten free'

The FDA released new rules that set standards for the term's use.

Michael Clarke Duncan's 'The Finder' co-star recalls actor

Geoff Stults says that no matter how big, tough his friend might have looked on TV, he had at least one large secret soft spot: his "creepy six cats."

‘The Spectacular Now’: movie review

The wonder in a perfect movie isn't necessarily in how it depicts the core relationship — though that’s spectacular in and of itself.

Aniston questions if Couric is 'a legitimate journalist'

The ‘We’re the Millers’ star stopped by gal pal Chelsea Handler’s late night show.

Lauren Silverman's in-laws don't like her and REFUSED to attend lavish wedding

Simon Cowell's baby mama steps out flaunting her growing bump.

Fox's 'Brooklyn Nine Nine': Cop comedy for fall

Fox has hired a couple of big guns in TV’s latest bid to explore the lighter side of murder.

PHOTOS Simon Cowell defininitely has a type

Do you notice any similarities about the women in Simon Cowell's life?

New baby affects men's sexual desire: study

A new study finds that a new baby doesn't just affect a mom's sex drive, but her partner's as well.

Billy Bob Thorton to star in TV adaptation of ‘Fargo’

Billy Bob Thornton will star in a new TV adaptation of the cult movie “Fargo,” airing next spring as a limited-run series on FX.

In the Now: Amy LaVere brings her jazz-and-soul folk sound to Joe's Pub

Her music has been likened to that of an edgier Norah Jones.

J.Lo in talks to return to ‘Idol’

Fox has been talking with Jennifer Lopez about returning as a judge on the faltering “American Idol.”

Bethenny Frankel: ‘I don’t feel sorry' for Teresa

The ex-"Real Housewives of New York City" starlet has voiced her opinion on Teresa Giudice's legal woes.

photos Britney makes a splash at water park

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

Move over Tiger Mom — here's Dolphin Dad

How a lighter, playful parenting approach helps raise smart, happy kids.

Beyonce shares photo the family's matching shoes

Beyonce took to Instagram Wednesday to display the matching fashion sense of her, Jay Z and little Blue Ivy.

PHOTOS Ariel Castro gets life — and then some

He pleaded guilty to more than 900 charges that included kidnapping, murder and sex assault.

'Drunk Ron Weasley' wishes Harry Potter a happy birthday

Actor Simon Pegg assumed the role on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.'

Tough enough for a Tough Mudder?

Extreme obstacle-style races include 10- to 12-mile courses that attract athletes and thrill seekers from all over.

‘Glee’ tribute to deal with Cory’s drug issue

Episode airing October 10, will "deal directly with what led to his passing," Fox Entertainment boss says.

Harry: 'I've only ever had sex with two people'

The 19-year-old One Direction singer is not quite up all night to get lucky.

Drink milk after eating sugary foods may cut cavities: study

Washing down sugary cereal with milk after eating may help cut tooth decay, a new study finds.

Smartphone cradle, app detect toxins

A new app can turn your smartphone into a handheld biosensor for food and your own body.

EXCLUSIVE JUST BEACHY! $7M Brooklyn Bridge beach plan will create oasis in NYC

Lovers of sand and sun no longer will have to troop to Coney Island or the Rockaways for a day at the beach.

Pride and prejudiced against Clarkson

The U.K. has barred Kelly Clarkson from bringing a ring once worn by Jane Austen ring out of the country.

Beck: Diane Sawyer is the 'biggest bigot'

Glenn Beck slammed his former ABC News co-worker on his radio show Wednesday

Jennifer Aniston slams nudist rumors

She has finally addressed rumors that have been haunting her for quite some time. She is not a nudist.

Bieber cleared in hit-and-run case

The superstar was cleared of charges for allegedly hitting a paparazzo outside an LA comedy club in June.

New Doritos Locos Tacos flavor on the way

Taco Bell has announced that the next yet-to-be revealed Doritos Locos Tacos flavor is coming August 22.

Simon feels 'tricked' by pregnant best friend's wife

Source says he thought they were 'friends with benefits.'

REVIEW ‘The Spectacular Now' is... well... spectactular

The captivating film stars Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller.

Jennifer Hudson on Simon: ‘I'm sure he's going to be an amazing father’

Hudson has some friendly advice for her former mentor.

Jeffrey Tambor is writing a book

The 'Arrested Development' actor talks to the Daily News about his new project.

WWE pro Randy Orton attacked by fan in South Africa

WWE pro Randy Orton took a smack down where the sun don't shine.

review Google Chromecast: A little stick with incredible potential

Chromecast is a cheap, diminutive streaming device for your TV.

'Breaking Bad' actor asked to be killed off from series

Fans have been predicting which characters will survive until the end of the series.

Nick Cannon to Amanda Bynes: 'I'm here for you'

Cannon posts a lengthy letter telling his former Nickelodeon co-star that he is here to help.

Pinterest launches price drop alerts

Attention, bargain hunters — Pinterest's newest feature might be of interest to you.

Randy Travis released from hospital following stroke, heart failure

Country music star was hospitalized three weeks ago.

photos No bra, no problem! Rosie goes topless down under

Check out which celebs we spotted going bra-free while out on the town.

H&M launches online shopping in the U.S.

The budget fashion retailer launched an e-commerce operation in the U.S.

wow! Most expensive Ferraris ever sold at auction

How much would you pay to own a piece of Italian sports car history?

photos Running away from her problems? Teresa Giudice goes jogging

Celebrity fit club: See how the stars stay in shape

SEE IT Kristin Chenoweth parodies Weiner scandal

On the "Tonight Show," the Chenoweth parodied the song "Popular" in honor of Anthony Weiner.

photos Shirtless Nick Jonas shows off rock-hard abs

Abs-olutely hot stomachs of the stars

Discovery Channel starts 26th annual Shark Week

Sensing viewers in the water, the sharks have begun to swarm.

Rita Ora's DKNY fashion shoot in NYC

The British popstar has stolen her 'wifey' Cara Delevingne's job as face of DKNY.

Ex-maid sues Food Network star Willie Degel

Ana Jiminez says Degel, the owner of Uncle Jack's Steakhouse, paid her only $400 to $500 in cash despite working 70 hours a week.

photos Today's most stunning news images from around the world

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Your Dreams: Revealing the meaning behind Daily News readers’ dreams

A little bundle awaits shopper’s return home; no running away from tough decisions.

Inside Showtime's new TV series 'Masters of Sex'

Just for the record, sometimes incorporating props into sex doesn’t enhance the experience. It’s just inconvenient.

'Our Nixon' on CNN tells the same old story of disgraced President

Right around the time it hits Watergate, though, it falls onto a familiar path.

New channel Pivot is programmed for millennials

Contrary to popular wisdom, says Evan Shapiro, the millennial generation would love to watch TV.

'When Comedy Went to School,' 'Europa Report,' 'Cockneys Vs. Zombies,' 'The Artist and the Model': Movie reviews

History of the Borscht Belt, a space mission gone wrong, old folks against monsters, and an aged sculptor and his young muse

Princess Di was 'madly in love' with Pakistani heart surgeon: friends

On the heels of the birth of Prince William's first child, Vanity Fair is remembering Princess Diana, who died in 1997.

Baldwin 'stalker' says she’s homeless

Appearing in court Wednesday, Genevieve Sabourin rejected a plea deal and said her life 'is destroyed.'

SEE IT Bradley Cooper, J-Law go gangster in 'American Hustle'

First trailer for "American Hustle," director David O. Russell's star-studded 1970s thriller is finally here.

Gwyneth: Juice cleanse ‘left me hallucinating’

Paltrow, who is no stranger to intense diet and exercise, revealed one slim down fad that went awry.

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Ex-CBS anchorman back with wife after choking arrest

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'Ender's Game' director opens up about anti-gay marriage uproar

"Ender’s Game” director Gavin Hood finds threatened boycott of his film “dreadfully ironic.”

Ireland poses next to sleeping mom Kim Basinger

Ireland Baldwin is like any other teen when it comes to joking around with mom.

LiLo allowed to finish community service in New York

Lindsay Lohan successfully completed her 90-day rehab stint and can go more than a year without another court hearing if she keeps her nose clean, a Los Angeles judge said Wednesday.

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Seth Meyers animated about new series

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'Americans' actress sued by ex-agent

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Paul Haggis pens letter supporting Remini's Scientology split

Paul Haggis has penned an open letter supporting Leah Remini’s decision to break with the Church of Scientology.

Introducing the Thumbell, a workout for your thumb

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KStew to paparazzi: 'You don't deserve to breathe the same air'

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Jodi Sweetin: I'm not back in rehab

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Adrienne Bailon faked having new boyfriend to split with Rob Kardashian

'The Real' co-host finally revealed details about the split.

Singer JoJo sues record label to get out of contract

Jojo wants to be let go.

Nigella Lawson granted preliminary divorce

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