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SHOCK CLAIM: Texas troopers busted for subjecting female drivers to invasive cavity searches during routine traffic stops NOT an isolated incident — SEE THE VIDEO

The first video was graphic enough. Two women, captured onscreen by a Texas state trooper’s dash cam, are probed in their vaginas and rectums by a glove-wearing female officer after a routine traffic stop near Dallas. read full story »

TICK TICK TICK: A-Roid ban coming Sunday or Monday as slugger's camp vows to fight discipline

Alex Rodriguez is expected to be suspended by Major League Baseball on Sunday or Monday, even if he continues to vow to fight his looming discipline, sources have told the Daily News.

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.

Spanish train driver ignored THREE warnings to slow down before devastating derailment: investigators

The driver of a train that derailed, killing 79 people, ignored three warnings to reduce speed in the two minutes before the train hurtled off the tracks on a treacherous curve, crash investigators said.

Priest gets eight years in jail for molesting teen girl

A California superior court judge sentenced Father Uriel Ojeda, 33, to eight years in state prison on Friday for molesting a teenage girl multiple times.

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.

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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.

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.

Time Warner Cable yanks CBS off the air

Time Warner Cable yanked CBS off of its system Friday at 5:04 p.m. — finally making good on its threat to pull the plug on the network in contract dispute.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Editor gets axe for telling Obama to 'shove it' in headline

Opinion editor Drew Johnson was fired from the Chattanooga Times Free Press for telling President Obama to "shove it" in a headline. Johnson, formerly an opinion page editor at the paper, penned a scathing critique of the President's job plan on Monday, the day before Obama's visit to the Tennessee town.

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

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.

EWWW! Bieber shove fan’s iPhone down his pants

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.

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.

Judge to decide whether companies may resume slaughtering horses after 2006 ban

A federal judge in Albuquerque is expected to decide whether companies in New Mexico and Iowa can begin legally slaughtering horses, for the first time in the country since it was effectively banned in 2006.

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.

Clients drop top dollar for this NYC spa's BIRD POOP facial

Also called the Geisha facial, this beauty treatment is supposed to keep skin smooth and soft.

DR. OH! Man says he orgasms every time he hears James Bond theme

James Bond is giving this Canadian a license to be thrilled as he orgasms every time he hears the 007 theme music.

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.

Ninth woman accuses mayor 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.

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.

'Men's rights' activist loses court case where he alleged nightclub's violated his human rights by forcing him to buy $350 vodka bottle

Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Alexander Hunter wrote that Roy Den Hollander was not the victim of age and gender discrimination when a bouncer at Amnesia told the 66-year-old lawyer to pay up for bottle service while letting a young lady in for free.

'Somewhere out there, someone was watching': Woman claims Google searches for 'pressure cooker' and 'backpack' prompted visit from cops

A Long Island woman claimed that the feds descended on her family’s home because they created a “perfect storm of terrorism profiling” by browsing pressure cookers and backpacks online.

Feds' Biogenesis probe puts pressure on Alex Rodriguez as investigators plan to interview ex-employee who leaked A-Rod documents

Federal prosecutors have renewed their interest in Anthony Bosch and his Biogenesis anti-aging clinic, raising the specter of criminal drug distribution charges.

FBI busts 2 Montauk resort owners who allegedly fleeced investors for $96 million in Ponzi scheme

Brian Callahan and Adam Manson were arrested Thursday and charged with conning clients into thinking their money was being invested in a hedge fund.

Gay Catholic high school teacher's firing in California spurs online petition

A Catholic high school teacher said he was fired for marrying his gay partner soon after same-sex matrimony was made legal in California, prompting a Web-based push to see him reinstated.

Tiger flirts with 59, takes Bridgestone lead

Tiger Woods made a run at 59, one of the last items missing from his resume. Instead, he had to be content with tying his career best with a 9-under 61 and building a seven-shot lead Friday through 36 holes at the Bridgestone Invitational.

1 in 3 young adults lives with parents: study

More than a third of young American adults live with his or her parents, a 40-year high, a study released Thursday by the Pew Research Institute suggests.

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.

Lucky Sly! Stallone's wife wows in bikini

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.

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.”

Oh baby! Lauren Silverman shows baby bump

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.

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.

SUMMER SPIKE: Pickup truck sales surge, but small car sales also grow

Pickup trucks may have led the charge, but strong sales of small cars in July showed demand for new vehicles is broad - and not slowing down.

Global warming contributes to war, other violence

Global warming heats up more than the weather. A new survey finds that climate change could increase war and unrest by as much as 56 percent between now and 2050.

'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.

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.

Jennifer Aniston flaunts curvier figure in skintight dress

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.

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.

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.

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

Taxi Association files lawsuit against the Taxi Commission over the types of cars they must use

Critics of the Bloomberg administration’s “Taxi of Tomorrow” plan filed a new lawsuit Thursday that draws inspiration from a court ruling that invalidated the city’s Big Gulp ban.

Sports

Myers: Martin speech gets Tuna teary at Hall of Fame

Curtis Martin’s speech almost made Bill Parcells cry Friday. Cris Carter, Parcells’ 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame classmate, had brought him to tears one night earlier, after giving him a specially inscribed tie clip.

Nike cuts ties with Brewers' Braun

Athletic apparel giant Nike has officially cut ties with disgraced Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, according to ESPN. A spokeswoman for the company acknowledged that Nike no longer has a relationship with the 2011 National Leage MVP.

Mariners manager mixes up signaling bullpen, brings in wrong reliever

It didn’t much matter which arm acting Mariners manager Robby Thompson used to wave at the bullpen. None of the Seattle relievers could get anyone out.

NBA bust Greg Oden to join Heat

Greg Oden still needs some time to get ready for the rigors of playing in the NBA. He no longer needs a new team, however. The former No. 1 overall draft pick has chosen to sign with the two-time defending NBA champion Miami Heat, ending months of suspense over where the center whose career has been decimated by a series of knee problems would be attempting his comeback.

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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.

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.

LAW ON GUNS DEAD FOR 2013: Senate Democrats abandon gun control legislation that would have expanded background checks

Senate Democrats have abandoned efforts to pass a law this year expanding background checks for gun purchases — dealing a new setback to the drive for tougher gun laws after Newtown.

FATAL MISTAKE: NATO helicopter mistakenly killed five Afghan police officers

A NATO helicopter called in to support Afghan police at a highway checkpoint opened fire and mistakenly killed five Afghan officers, authorities said Thursday, as troops prepare to withdraw from the country.

'I am not a monster. I’m sick': Ariel Castro's pathetic explanation as he's locked up for life — plus 1,000 YEARS — in Cleveland 'house of horrors' case

The former school bus driver pleaded guilty last week to 937 counts including aggravated murder, kidnapping, rape and assault in a deal that spared him the death penalty, but meant life in jail plus 1,000 years.

He's a 'self-pleasuring freak': Anthony Weiner scores support at Queens forum as mayoral rival's sexting jab falls flat

Mayoral hopeful Anthony Weiner took some bipartisan jabs at a Queens forum Thursday night, but scored some support from an audience who thought at least one of his foes crossed the line.

Andrew Cuomo okays New York law to imprison those who attack prosecutors

Thugs who assault prosecutors in New York will now face up to seven years in prison thanks to legislation signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo this week.

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.

SEE IT: Verizon worker survives 20-foot fall into open manhole

A Verizon worker was rescued after he fell into an open manhole in lower Manhattan on Thursday and plummeted an estimated 20 feet down into the dark space, authorities said.

Missouri rancher believes aliens mutilated her cows

A Missouri rancher suspects aliens may have mutilated three of her cows after two of the heffers were apparently killed on her farm last month.

Teacher who had sex with three students — and became pregnant by one of them — gets year in jail after pleading guilty

Laura Elizabeth Whitehurst, 28, will spend the next year behind bars after she pleaded guilty to six counts of unlawful sex and oral copulation with a minor.

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.

Charlie Sheen BACK with the porn star

NYC's 'Horndog High' teacher walks out of court a free woman despite bedding student

A former city teacher who copped to having sex with a 16-year-old student walked out of a Brooklyn courthouse a free woman – and a registered sex offender – following her sentencing Thursday.

BERLUSCONI KEEPS FIGHTING: Former Italian PM insists he is the innocent victim after court upholds prison sentence for tax fraud

Silvio Berlusconi, who, at 76, has dominated Italian politics for 20 years, remained defiant, if shaken. In a nine-minute video address, he denounced the sentence 'absolutely' baseless.

'The smell of urine and feces slapped you in the face': Florida mom arrested for locking 30-year-old autistic son in 'dungeon' room

Police were tipped off by an anonymous caller about the woman, who admitted to medicating her son so he'd fall asleep and she could go out with her boyfriend.

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Lead singer of Prince Rama attacked by Central Park raccoons

John Koskinen, one-time aide to NYC's Mayor John Lindsay aide and headed Freddie Mac, tapped to run tainted IRS

John Koskinen, 74, the new IRS boss, was chairman and CEO of Freddie Mac after its takeover in 2008.

wow! Land shark! Nantucket pub finds surprise at door

A cleaning crew has found an unexpected mess after arriving at Sea Dog Brew Pub on Nantucket: a 5-foot-long shark blocking the door.

Government agents search animal shelter, kill baby deer named 'Giggles'

Armed government agents raided an animal shelter and executed a baby deer. "I spent 22 years in the Air Force and two years in Vietnam and I've just never seen such totally unnecessary, senseless cruelty," shelter worker Ray Schulze told the Daily News.

wow! Passenger tries to sneak pet turtle onboard plane while saying it’s a hamburger

A Chinese man who couldn't bear to be away from his pet turtle tried smuggling it on board a plane by hiding it in a hamburger.

Lawyer for San Diego Mayor Bob Filner blames city for failing to provide sexual harassment training

The attorney for San Diego’s embattled mayor says the city failed to provide Bob Filner state-required sexual harassment training and therefore should pay to defend him against a lawsuit.

Welcomed to Russia with love: Edward Snowden has received romantic overtures, but tells lawyer 'I still miss my girlfriend'

His lawyer says the fugitive NSA leaker Edward Snowden is fielding Russian interview, job and romance requests, but hasn't decided what he wants to do next.

First lawsuit being filed against Southwest airlines after rough landing

A South Carolina woman who was injured evacuating the Southwest Airlines jet that landed on its nose at LaGuardia Airport last month is filing a lawsuit Friday alleging pilot error.

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's the world's largest Superman gathering! Hundreds congregate as caped hero to break Guinness World Record

A bunch of wannabe superheroes have broken the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed up like the man of steel.

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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.

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.

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."

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

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.

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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.

Touching tribute: Lea Michele wears 'Cory' necklace

Lea Michele has stepped out in public for the first time since the sudden death of boyfriend Cory Monteith. The 26-year-old actress was spotted in a friends car on Sunday in Los Angeles with her dark hair swept back, sunglasses on and wearing something very special around her neck.

REVIEW: Denzel and Mark deliver in '2 Guns'

After a season of superhero duds, Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg deliver a crucial dose of cool.

PHOTOS Stars who rock retro swimwear

Love it or hate it, celebs like Snooki are behind a retro swimwear comeback on the beach.

Not the 'Simple Life': Paris Hilton brings 19 BAGS to Ibiza

Paris Hilton certainly knows how to pack like an heiress. The "Simple Life" socialite toted 19 suitcases and a large box through LAX airport on Monday as she jetted off to Ibiza for a month-long gig as an island club resident DJ.

Ex-CBS anchorman back with wife after choking arrest

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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.

PHOTOS Ex-'7th Heaven' child star strips off for Maxim

Mackenzie Rosman, who starred as Ruthie on '7th Heaven,' is all grown up.

Seth Meyers animated about new series

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'Americans' actress sued by ex-agent

Alison Wright, who plays an FBI secretary on 'The Americans,' was sued for dumping Headline Talent Agency.

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.

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A cell phone provider is encouraging textaholics to turn their thumbs into lean, mean pressing machines.

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