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MYSTERY OF SCIENTOLOGY BOSS' WIFE: LAPD says Leah Remini report that David Miscavige's spouse vanished is 'unfounded' despite her not being seen publicly in more than five years

Los Angeles Police have ruled as "unfounded" a missing person's report made by actress Leah Remini regarding the wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige, a police source told the Daily News. read full story »

MURDER ON FACEBOOK: Florida man posts photo of wife he allegedly killed on social networking site — with grim confession

A dead woman's bloody body lay sprawled out on a kitchen floor in a gruesome photo posted to her husband's Facebook page, along with a harrowing confession.

EXCLUSIVE Bronx man suing NYPD over allegedly ramming his dirt bike, causing him brain damage

Leonel Cuevas has difficulty thinking, speaking and walking as a result of head trauma he suffered when he went flying off his bike.

IN IT TO WIN IT: 16 New Jersey county garage workers win a third of $448M Powerball jackpot

Sixteen workers from a county garage in New Jersey have one of the three winning tickets in the $448 million Powerball jackpot, officials in Ocean County, said Thursday.

Music teacher who allegedly molested 9-year-old girl then offered her mother hush money held without bail

Ilya Lehman, 70, who owns The Early Ear schools in Manhattan and works as a youth music teacher, pleaded not guilty to charges and is considered a flight risk by the judge.

After latest sexting scandal, NYC mayoral hopeful Anthony Weiner falls to lowest poll rating ever

Only 10% of Democratic voters back Anthony Weiner for mayor — his worst showing since he entered the race, a poll released Thursday shows.

EXCLUSIVE N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo got $100,000 from developer, then signed law giving company big tax breaks

A top development company donated $100,000 to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo just days before he signed a bill that quietly showered the firm with lucrative tax breaks.

Situation? Snooki heads to DNA test site with son Lorenzo

NYPD sergeant who blew the whistle on fudged police reports slapped with departmental charges

Sgt. Robert Borrelli, a 20-year veteran, said his fellow officers in a Queens precinct routinely downgraded felonies to misdemeanors to make the crime rate look better.

Gay troops may soon get leave to travel for marriage in states where it is legal

The Pentagon may soon allow leave for gay troops to travel and wed in states where same-sex nuptials are legal, officials confirmed Friday.

U.S. diplomats ordered to leave Pakistan consulate over terror threat

The State Department on Thursday warned Americans not to travel to Pakistan and ordered nonessential government personnel to leave the U.S. Consulate in Lahore because of a specific threat to that diplomatic mission.

Despite PED probe, Yankees a hot ticket again with Alex Rodriguez back in the lineup

Leave it to A-Rod to juice up ticket sales. The expected return of power-hitting PED poster boy Alex Rodriguez to the Bronx Friday night sent fans scrambling for Yankee Stadium seats as the tilt against the Tigers approached.

Raissman: A-Rod to be judged by Yankee Stadium faithful with reaction Friday

To boo or not to boo, that is the question. Lone justice arrives in the Bronx Friday night. For Alex Rodriguez, the Court of Public Opinion will neither be mythical nor symbolic.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta now in support of medical marijuana: ‘We have been terribly and systematically misled’

The high-profile doc, who is CNN's chief medical correspondent, apologized for "not looking hard enough" at the research on medicinal marijuana that suggests it can help treat conditions from chronic pain to post-traumatic stress disorder.

U.S. drone wave hits suspected Al Qaeda militant group in Yemen, killing 12

The attacks brought the body count for the past two weeks to 34, as U.S. embassies across the Muslim world remain shuttered amid a global terror alert issued last week.

EXCLUSIVE NYC mayoral hopefuls to join Rev. Al Sharpton in D.C. for 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King speech

Three Democratic mayoral candidates — Bill de Blasio, Christine Quinn and Bill Thompson — will join the family of Trayvon Martin in Washington this month to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

Family fears foul play as search for missing criminal investigator begins in California

Sandra Coke, who worked with death row inmates, was last seen at her home in Oakland on Sunday after telling her daughter she'd be gone for only 30 minutes.

'She was a little creeped out by it. She didn't want to be alone with him': Kidnapping and murder suspect had crush on missing teen, friend says

A missing teen was “creeped out” by James Lee DiMaggio, the 40-year-old family friend suspected of killing her mother and possibly her 8-year-old’s brother, according to the 16-year-old’s friend.

Florida mother and daughter arrested for selling 2-for-1 sex services

Romona Ramoutar, 43, and her daughter, Daniella Sinanan, 24, advertised their sex special at Backpage.com, an online classifieds site known for escorts.

Photos of New York family taken through their window is protected art, judge rules

A New York City judge has sided with a photographer in a suit brought by a Tribeca family who were photographed in their home from across the street for an exhibit called “Neighbors.”

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New malaria vaccine proves 100% effective in providing protection against the deadly disease

Sanaria, a company in Rockville, Maryland, has developed a malaria vaccine that has become the first in providing 100% protection against the deadly disease.

Man behind grenade launcher terrorist hoax in Phoenix receives two-week jail sentence

Michael David Turley, 40, was found guilty in June of endangerment after he sent his nephew into an intersection wearing sheets and a scarf and carrying a fake grenade launcher.

Accused Fort Hood killer wins right to keep representing himself

A military judge Thursday gave Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan the green light to keep representing himself at his murder trial over the objections of Army defense lawyers who say he is trying to get himself executed.

CONFIDENTI@L: Calvin Klein's boyfriend remaking his bad-boy image

President Obama to sign student loan bill into law Friday

The bipartisan bill has been awaiting Obama’s signature since earlier this month, when the House gave it final congressional approval after a drawn-out process to reach a compromise in the Senate.

GOING SOLO: Eliot Spitzer's wife Silda will be a no-show for city controller debate

Eliot Spitzer and Scott Stringer will go mano-a-mano Friday for the first time, in a debate co-sponsored by the Daily News — but there will be a notable no-show for the much-anticipated showdown: Silda.

'THAT'S OUR SHARK!' Dead shark found on N train first washed up on Coney Island

The mystery of the dead, smelly shark spotted on the N train was solved Thursday by a beachgoer who had seen the same sorry creature before it grossed out straphangers.

Boston bombing suspect's pals charged with obstruction of justice for allegedly covering for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

A grand jury indicted two students from Kazakhstan on Thursday on obstruction of justice charges, alleging they helped hide evidence related to April’s Boston Marathon bombing that killed three and injured 264.

Navy can't afford to repair nuclear sub set on fire by civilian worker — who's been ordered to pay $400 MILLION in restitution

The Navy is sending the USS Miami to the scrap heap after the nuclear-powered submarine was set ablaze by a disturbed civilian dock worker who wanted to go home early.

A six-year investigation pays off with Bronx drug ring 'Burnside Money Getters' bust

Narcotics detectives rounded up and arrested the Burnside Money Getters Thursday — a notorious drug ring that fought over turf and peddled drugs throughout the West Bronx, officials said.

Athletes' rights will be respected at Sochi Olympics, says Russia's sports minister

Urging critics of Russia’s new anti-gay law to “calm down,” the country’s sports minister said Thursday that the rights of all athletes competing at next year’s Winter Olympics in Sochi will be respected.

‘Killer Nanny’ incurred brain damage when she slit throat, still fit to stand trial: Doc

Nanny Yoselyn Ortega incurred some brain damage when she sliced her own throat after allegedly killing two of her charges — but it would not impact her ability to stand trial, a doctor who examined her testified Thursday.

Rick Perry suffers comical memory lapse in New Orleans as he forgets where he is

Oops, he did it again. Texas Gov. Rick Perry suffered an embarrassing mind slip this weekend while speaking at a conservative conference.

'Terror Lawyer' Lynne Stewart likely to stay in prison despite terminal cancer

A New York federal judge all but said Thursday that locked-up radical lawyer Lynne Stewart — who asked him for early release because she's dying of cancer — has no legal leg to stand on.

Terminally ill Michigan woman wants to end her life so she can donate organs: 'I would rather... help give life to others while my organs are still viable'

Sherri Muzher, in late stages of multiple sclerosis, wants physician-assisted suicide so her organs can be harvested. She lives in Michigan, where it's illegal.

UNPREPARED: Critics say NYC schools are unready for next year's tests

New York City educators are frantically racing to prepare for tougher state exams in the next school year after a whopping 70% of city students just failed new reading and math tests.

Ex-President Clinton, Chelsea Clinton wrap up African tour by painting playgrounds in Johannesburg

Former President Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea Clinton have spent the past week traveling through Africa, assisting with various projects with their family foundation.

Texas teen accused of murdering and raping 6-year-old girl transferred from hospital to jail: cops

The 17-year-old suspected of raping and murdering a 6-year-old girl from his neighborhood and then leaving her under a tarp is still receiving treatment for a gunshot wound to the head.

Taliban bomb kills 14 Afghan women and children who were celebrating Eid al-Fitr: report

A bomb planted in a graveyard in rural eastern Afghanistan killed 14 members of a single family on Thursday as the country's president urged the Taliban to lay down their arms.

Ex-Soviet president Gorbachev 'alive and well' after hackers spread false death report

Mikhail Gorbachev says that rumors of his death that were posted on a news agency's microblogs by hackers were greatly exaggerated.

Johnny Depp's squeeze avoids breezy wardrobe malfunction

Body of California man missing since 2011 found in storage unit freezer

The two-year hunt for a Southern California man ended with the discovery of his body in a freezer at a storage facility, where the corpse was stashed after an apparent murder.

Utah cops who killed unarmed woman not justified to shoot: prosecutors

The two West Valley cops — Shaun Cowley and Kevin Salmon — said they shot Danielle Willard after spotting her make a drug deal on Nov. 2, 2012, but the shooting has now been found to be unjustified.

GRISLY CATCH: Fisherman reels in sneaker with severed foot INSIDE off shores of New Jersey

A fisherman made a grisly catch off the shores of New Jersey this week, when he reeled in a severed foot in a shoe, authorities said.

NYC pols can’t end Time Warner-CBS fight that’s left millions without Showtime

A New York City Council hearing to discuss the Time Warner-CBS contract battle that's left millions of New Yorkers without access to TV channels CBS and Showtime ended in plenty of sound and fury but no resolution Thursday.

Light out of the darkness: Lighthouse memorial planned by families of bride-to-be and best man killed in Hudson River boat wreck

The announcement comes as relatives of Lindsey Stewart and Mark Lennon brace for a day once marked for a wedding. ‘The day is going to be hell for us,’ said the mother of Stewart, the bride-to-be.

Putin wishes George W. Bush a speedy recovery, after Obama cancels Moscow summit in showdown over Snowden

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent on his best wishes to former President George W. Bush — even after the U.S. canceled its Moscow summit due to Putin's decision to grant asylum to Edward Snowden.

SEE IT Russian driver speeds off with cop on windshield

A Russian dash cam video shows suspect Sergei Siluyanova pulling up along the side of the road for a traffic stop on Monday. Within seconds, the 30-year-old decides going to jail was something he’d rather not do.

wow! Kindhearted crooks ransack office but return booty after realizing they'd hit a sex abuse charity

The bandits also left a contrite note of apology to workers at San Bernardino County Sexual Assault Services.

EXCLUSIVE: Bynes parents' bid to detain her for 30 more days

Work on London subway continues to unearth history dating back 68,000 years

Pieces of ancient ships, centuries-old skulls and medieval ice skates have all been unearthed as the $23billion Crossrail — to link the English capital's east and west — is built.

see it Archeologists make 'extraordinary' find in Mayan pyramid in Guatemala

Archaeologists have found an “extraordinary” Mayan frieze richly decorated with images of deities and rulers and a long dedicatory inscription, the Guatemalan government said.

NYPD officer gets probation for cuffing man who threatened to file complaint

Former cop Admir Kacamakovic was sentenced Thursday to probation for violating a man's civil rights by handcuffing him after he threatened to file a civilian complaint. He also pepper sprayed the victim.

Aussie teen falls 50 feet through mall glass ceiling, remains in critical condition

An Australian teen is fighting for his life after falling through a shopping mall's glass ceiling and plummeting about 50 feet onto the tiled floor.

Ghost hunters lost in woods turn out to be meth-makers in the middle of a fight: cops

Who ya gonna call? Meth makers! A trio of lost ghost hunters who said they trekked into a forest searching for paranormal activity were actually cooking up crystal meth, police said.

Thief breaks into historic National Guard Armory in Harlem five times to steal copper piping: police

In each incident, the suspect used scaffolding to get inside the building and gut the valuable copper pipes, sources said.

Raging California wildfire forces hundreds to flee – three hurt as thousand of acres burn

A thousand firefighters were battling the massive blaze that forced about 1,500 people to flee. The fire ravaged an estimated 6,000 acres, more than 9 square miles, by late Wednesday.

The front lines of the "No Smoking" battle moves outdoors as bans increase

First it was bars, restaurants and office buildings. Now the front lines of the "No Smoking" battle have moved outdoors.

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Gola: Double trouble takes bite out of Tiger at PGA Championship

You knew that, before he came out to meet the media after his opening round of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill, Tiger Woods had to have had a private moment seething Thursday, the kind that would have included a club toss or expletive had it occurred spontaneously on the course.

PGA Insider: Defending champ Rory's story hits with right note

The finish didn’t match the start, but all things considered, Rory McIlroy will take it. The slumping defending champ began the day with three birdies in his first four holes but eventually settled for a 1-under 69 that left him four shots out of the lead.

Myers: Thrown to Lions, Jets' Sanchez already on borrowed time

Mark Sanchez starts in the Jets’ preseason opener Friday night in Detroit, based on seniority and not because he’s been the camper of the year in Cortland, and he may even get the opportunity to start — and throw a pick six to Darrelle Revis — in the season opener if Geno Smith is not ready to play.

U.S. Soccer cracks FIFA top 20 after two-year absence

The United States has broken into the top 20 of the FIFA rankings for the first time in more than two years after winning last month’s Gold Cup. The U.S. rose three places in the rankings released Thursday to No. 19, the same spot it reached in March 2011.

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Pamela shows off bikini body with ex-hubby

CNN honcho Jeff Zucker's 15-year-old son steps down from advisory board of Cory Booker's Internet startup due to 'conflict' of interest

The 15-year-old son of CNN President Jeff Zucker stepped down from the advisory board of Cory Booker’s Internet startup Wednesday.

Cops bust 14-year-old boy in sex assault of 4-year-old girl at Queens McDonald’s

The 14-year-old suspect, whose name was not released because he is a minor has been charged with a criminal sex act and his case will be handled by Family Court.

'Uhh ... the ... uhh ... Joe Biden's wife': Obama can't remember Jill Biden's name during speech at military base

The commander in chief fumbled when he tried to refer to the second lady, barely able to remember Jill Biden's name when he spoke Wednesday to Marines at Camp Pendleton in California.

wow! 10-year-old takes the wheels after great-grandma has heart attack in the car – says Mario Kart taught him how to drive

Gryffin Sanders took the wheel of the vehicle that was speeding at 60mph toward oncoming traffic after his great-grandmother Darlene Nestor, 74, suffered a heart attack and passed out.

'DESPICABLE': Subaru dealer in United Arab Emirates under fire for blaming fatal car crash on 'women drivers at it again'

A family of four, including a 9-month-old baby, was killed due to 'a grave mistake by a lady driver,' according to Facebook comments by the Middle East firm based in the city of Abu Dhabi.

N.J. teen faces 17 years behind bars in plea deal after admitting he strangled 12-year-old Autumn Pasquale, whose body was found in recycling bin

A teenager admitted Wednesday that he strangled a 12-year-old girl who disappeared last fall while out riding her bike, touching off a massive search that ended when her body was found in a recycling bin just blocks from her home.

Hang onto your hat ... er, hair! Thieves in Venezuela steal hair at gunpoint

Ladies, grab your ponytails. In the Venezuelan coastal city of Maracaibo, thieves known as "piranhas" are hacking women's hair right off their heads, and sometimes they have guns.

UNBEARABLY CUTE: Baby bear attempts to take jet ski for a quick spin

This bear has a need for speed - if snaps of him sitting on a jet ski are anything to go by. The cheeky youngster was caught on camera trying to borrow a watercraft on Alaska's Naknek River on Monday.

Baring all for art: Lady Gaga strips for Kickstarter video – SEE THE VIDEO

Brooklyn bondsman loses license after judge finds his 'unfitness to be license as a bail bond agent ... is overwhelming'

George Zouvelos, 45, earned a shady reputation for revoking defendants' bails for minor infractions, pocketing fees for himself, and dragging his feet when paying back collateral.

NYC mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn campaigns with women's rights activist Sandra Fluke

"Having Chris as the next mayor is going to send such a strong message to girls and women,” said Fluke, standing in front of a crisis pregnancy center in Manhattan.

'There’s something very wrong about taxpayers footing the bill for his campaign': Vito Lopez, accused of sexual harassment, handed $88,000 for comeback run

The disgraced politician, who is running for a City Council seat in Brooklyn, received $87,780 in matching funds under the campaign finance program. Lopez resigned from the Assembly in May after an ethics report accused him of sexually harassing eight women staffers.

Former Lacoste employee: I was fired for posting my paycheck on Instagram

A Brooklyn dad claims he was fired from his job as a salesman at Lacoste for posting a photo of his paycheck on Instagram.

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MEET BIEB'S BOTTLE BABES: Justin brought home these two cocktail waitresses after wild Hamptons nightclub brawl

These are the two sexy cocktail waitresses who partied with Justin Bieber at a Hamptons pad after landing in the center of a wild nightclub brawl involving the singer’s bodyguards.

DALLAS HORROR: Former Mavericks dancer goes on shooting rampage while wielding explosives, kills ex-girlfriend, her teen daughter and two others

A vengeful ex-boyfriend reportedly killed four people and wounded four others as he hunted his ex-girlfriend across Dallas in a two-stop shooting spree.

PHOTOS: Check out a mash-up of New York City then and now — through the lens of the Daily News

Many of the places, stories and lives lived by New Yorkers who have come before us are still alive and well, but locked in photography archives. Check out these photos that blend places in New York City's past with their present ...

49-YEAR-OLD MYSTERY RE-OPENED: Almost 5 decades after abducted baby was believed to be returned to his parents, DNA shows he is not their son

Paul Joseph Fronczak doesn't know his own birthday or where he came from after he was mistakenly identified as the abducted son of Chester and Dora Fronczak. Instead, he was just an abandoned baby found in 1965.

Murder-spree convict, 70 — whose teenage killing rampage 55 years ago inspired 'Badlands' — critically hurt in car crash that killed her husband, 81

An infamous murder-spree convict was critically injured in a car crash late Monday night in Michigan. Caril Ann Clair, 70, of Stryker, Ohio, survived when her SUV veered off road and overturned. She was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo where she is expected to recover.

TO CATCH A THIEF! Arizona man exacts revenge on his devious package pilferer by plastering her image throughout the neighborhood

When an Arizona man had Amazon packages pinched from his front doorstep, he decided not to get angry but to get even.

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Confidenti@l: A Nicked image gets Calvin Klein PR pro's help

Nick Gruber, Calvin Klein’s headline-grabbing on/off boyfriend, is trying out a new look.

Alec Baldwin may get MSNBC show

Bombastic and unpredictable "30 Rock" star may soon be joining MSNBC to host a new primetime show, according to a report.

Amber Heard avoids breezy wardrobe malfunction

Johnny Depp’s squeeze floored fans on Wednesday by wearing a sexy skirt that nearly made for a Marilyn Monroe moment when combined with a sudden gust of wind.

Clinton, Oprah to receive Medal of Freedom

The two and 14 other Americans will receive the Medal of Freedom from President Obama.

Karen Black of 'Easy Rider' fame dies of cancer at 74

Karen Black, the quirky but sultry actress known for counterculture films like “Easy Rider,” “Five Easy Pieces” and “Nashville,” has died of cancer, her husband said Thursday. She was 74.

Karen Black's roles showed an impulse for noncomformity

Karen Black, who appeared in "Easy Rider" and "Five Easy Pieces," died Thursday while battling cancer.

Beyoncé turns heads with new short 'do

Maybe getting her hair caught in the stage fan last month had a lasting impression on Beyoncé, because the superstar has parted ways with her long, flowing locks.

Americans’ friends not so racially diverse: poll

Some of my best friends aren’t black.

REVIEW 'Magic City' season finale will be its series end

Canceling “Magic City” wasn’t quite as frustrating as losing “Boss” last year, but maybe it will suggest to Starz that Fridays aren’t the best spot for good shows.

Still going commando: 'Strike Back' launching third season

Cinemax’s mucho-macho military series, “Strike Back,” is returning with a bigger bang than ever.

Mark Strong and 'Low Winter Sun' move from Britain to Detroit

Every night when he drives home from the set, says Mark Strong, he replays the day and thinks about what he would have changed.

Shah Rukh Khan roars in with 'Chennai Express'

The King of Bollywood could go Hollywood. But Shah Rukh Khan — aka India’s Brad Pitt — is staying put.

REVIEW ‘First Date’ not worth a date night

The mating-game musical “First Date” isn’t first-rate. Third-tier is more like it.

Hurricane season will see 13 to 19 storms: NOAA

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted that six to nine of these storms will become hurricanes.

And the name for the 'Sharknado' sequel is...

Fans were asked to suggest titles for the great white hot Syfy summer flick, and the network finally picked a winner.

Amanda Seyfried's porn confession

The "Lovelace" star may have been preparing for his starring role since an extremely young age.

SEE IT Clooney's 'Monuments Men' trailer

The first trailer for the George Clooney-directed World War II drama “Monuments Men” has hit the Internet.

Michael Douglas on ex: We should have divorced earlier

Michael Douglas has battled throat cancer, alcoholism and a number of family hardships, but the Oscar-winning actor says his only regret came in marriage. The "Behind the Candelabra" actor admitted that he regrets staying married to his first wife, Diandra Luker, for almost a decade longer than he apparently wanted to.

Kate Upton 'felt terrible' about herself after landing Sports Illustrated cover: 'I'm not a toy'

Kate Upton definitely brought the heat when she landed the coveted cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2012, but the 21-year-old stunner confessed she was left feeling terrible instead of basking in her newfound celebrity.

'Blurred Lines' was almost blurred out

Robin Thicke admits the hit song didn't click with his record label when he previewed it last summer.

Jimmy Fallon steps out with newborn daughter

The new dad clearly knows how to juggle his career and parenthood.

WOW '90s styles are making a comeback

Styles that were all that back in the '90s are seeing a surge in popularity, at least according to Google.

Jeb Bush slams Matt Damon over private school

Jeb Bush has criticized actor and public-school advocate Matt Damon for his hypocrisy in singing the praise of public education but sending his kids to private schools, even though Bush opted to send two of his children to private schools.

‘Contagious yawning’ also impacts dogs

Tired dog lovers who think their pet pooch is yawning right along with them may just be right, study shows.

Anderson Cooper’s alleged stalker indicted

Alex Hausner, 38, was charged with menacing, stalking, aggravated harassment and harassment.

How to prevent pool accidents such as Usher's son's

Usher's 5-year-old son survived a near-drowning incident involving a pool drain, but each year other kids aren't so lucky.

Au naturel! Jennifer Hudson steps out without makeup

Celebrities may look phenomenal on the red carpet, but they also have hordes of makeup artists at the ready for even the tiniest of touchups.

More brains, less baby

The more intelligent the woman, the less likely she is to want to become a mother, according to a new study.

Celebrate Whitney in her car

The AACA Museum in Pennsylvania, is offering rides in a 1986 Rolls-Royce once owned by Whitney Houston.

Mariah Carey recalls racism as a child: I was spat on by a white person

Life hasn’t always been so beautiful for Mariah Carey.

O-O-O! — MG: Playmate says she orgasmed 11 times from meditation

Ex-playmate revealed she’s orgasmed 11 times in one day thanks to orgasmic meditation.

Conservatives blast 'Elysium'

As bleak as dystopian future looks in the sci-fi thriller "Elysium," it’s even more disturbing to conservatives.

Long-lost Orson Welles film uncovered

Orson Welles silent film, "Too Much Johnson," was made just before he directed “Citizen Kane.”

'Real World' star and activist Sean Sasser dies

He became part of TV history after his 1994 commitment ceremony with housemate Pedro Zamora in Season 3.

How to prevent pool accidents

Usher's son survived a near-drowning incident involving a pool drain, but other kids aren't so lucky.

NYC pizza ranked FOURTH in new rankings

Sorry, New York. TripAdvisor has issued a list of the Top 10 cities for pizza - and the Big Apple isn't No. 1.

review Amanda Seyfried shines in ‘Lovelace’

While “Lovelace” falters a bit, it remains a memorable, unflinching indictment.

Tamblyn cast in 'Two and a Half Men'

Amber Tamblyn cast as Jenny Harper, the illegitimate lesbian daughter of Charlie Sheen's late character.

Marvel keeps Spider-Man, Iron Man in major ruling

Court sides with Marvel in a dispute with the estate of Jack Kirby over who owns the rights to the characters.

Amber Tamblyn cast in 'Two and a Half Men'

Charlie Sheen's former "Two and Half Men" character will live on in actress Amber Tamblyn. The 30-year-old star has been cast as Jenny Harper, the illegitimate lesbian daughter of Sheen's late character, Charlie Harper.

photos Girls and cars: Models' sexiest, wackiest automotive moments

See the sexiest model-meets-car moments.

watch Electric car drives sideways to parallel park

Fitting into that last spot on the block may be about to get easier.

Stallone, Willis rift over extra $1M in salary: report

What’s $1 million between friends? Bruce Willis refused to commit to four days of work on “The Expendables 3” unless producers payed him $4 million - or an extra mil over what he had already been offered, a source told the Hollywood Reporter.

Brooklynites create protein snack with surprise ingredient: crickets!

Crickets are now hopping into your plate — in the form of protein bars.

Cory Monteith was with sober friends before his death, says acting coach

Friends of Monteith insist he was spending time with sober friends while in Vancouver.

CONFIDENTI@L: Cowell's ex-pal ready for public divorce

Andrew is apparently more upset about ending his bromance than his romance.

photos Desiree Hartsock shows bling with new engagement ring

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

Actress Michelle Dockery accepts 'Downton' cast departures

But she doesn't want the core characters to change too much as the show reaches its 4th season.

wow! Rocketman Leo DiCaprio takes high-flying adventure

Does Leonardo DiCaprio ever work?

Rococo Dessous launches line of gold lingerie

Rococo Dessous has unveiled a line of intimate apparel made with innovative 24-karat gold thread from Switzerland.

review 'Elysium' a predictable sci-fi

Matt Damon aims to save what's left of a nightmarish world in a sci-fi co-starring Jodie Foster.

Usher's ex accuses him of being a negligent dad after son's accident

A judge has ordered an emergency custody hearing requested by Usher’s ex-wife.

Minka Kelly: 'I think I’m a pretty tough girl — I like to get down and dirty'

The 'Friday Night Lights' star knows a lot about football.

Beards make a style comeback

The full beard is back in fashion in France to the delight of the nation's barbers.

review Ray 'Boom-Boom' Mancini in ‘The Good Son,’ and ‘Zipper’

Ray “Boom-Boom” Mancini's career as a lightweight boxer was, and forever will be, haunted by the 1982 fight that led to the death of Duk Koo Kim.

'Sons of Anarchy' raising the bar for violence

The FX series will start its 6th season with violence that even by 'Sons' standards is disturbing.

Hot chocolate could help fight dementia: study

New research gives chocoholic seniors new reason to enjoy their guilty pleasure.

photos Amazing photos of the day from around the world

See the day's most striking news photos.

review 'In a World ...': film uses what we hear as a metaphor for what we are

It’s hard to imagine the lives behind the voices that are part of the movies.

PBS announces 'Superheroes: The Never Ending Battle'

'The geeks have inherited the Earth,' the creator of 'Wolverine' told TV writers.

photos 'New Girl' Zooey Deschanel on set

The cameras are always rolling in Hollywood!

Many kinds of Fringe benefits fill 17th annual stage fest

This sampler of some 200 plays, musicals and more offers a broad array of entertainment — and at $15 a pop, a cheap night out.

PHOTOS New York's urban jungle

Check out some of the crazy creatures found in NYC through the years.

Deen turns down 'Dancing With the Stars'

Disgraced celebrity chef Paula Deen has too much on her plate to tangle with the tango.

photos 'Sandlot' star arrested for headbutting cop

See what your favorite pint-sized celebs look like as adults.

Margaret Pellegrini, one of last surviving Munchkins from 'Oz,' dies

Margaret Pellegrini, one of the last surviving diminutive actors that welcomed Dorothy to Munchkinland in 1939’s “The Wizard of Oz” died Wednesday.

'Grandpa smackdown' movie moments

The Weiner/McDonald tiff has nothing on these classic cinematic conflicts.

Spielberg to launch new CBS series, 'Extant'

CBS's Stephen King series "Under the Dome" will get a playmate next summer: a new Steven Spielberg tale.

SEE IT New 'Thor' trailer debuts

It's hammer time! Marvel's favorite Asgardian returns in “Thor: The Dark World.”

James Lynch, former executive editor at The Daily News, dead at 59

Lynch was at The News from February 1993 to March 1994.

Joe Jonas mimics dog in photo

Is Joe Jonas trying to upstage his little brother Nick?

Liberals join critics of planned Hillary Clinton TV projects

Liberals are joining the criticism against NBC and CNN for their series based on Hillary Clinton.

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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

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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.

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Celebrities wearing short shorts

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Amazing Animal Kingdom oddities

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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

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Celebs gone grizzly

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Kate Upton: Curves ahead

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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

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Celebs who wear underwear as outerwear

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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

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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

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Hollywood heads to the prom

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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

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Cancer celebrities, from Prince William to Jessica Simpson

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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!

Hollywood baby boom

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Hollywood's weight battles

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Sure, sometimes working in an office can feel more like you're working in a zoo, but the newest internet craze has taken a wild day at work to another level! These clever shots by office goofballs involve matching up a coworker's face with a wild animal's body.

Awkward Father's Day photos

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Celebrity beach bods we NEVER wanted to see

We hate to burst your bubble, but even the rich and famous have body parts that should stay safely covered.

University of Miami Underwater Photo Contest

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Fehr rules out replacing Weiner at MLBPA

For 23 years, Don Fehr held the executive director's post at the Major League Baseball Players Association, an organization that he said he still maintains an "enormous affection for" even after he left baseball and took the same position for the NHL's union.

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