MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

TOM'S GIANT LOSS: Coach Coughlin's younger brother John dies after freak taxi fall on way home from Sunday's big game

Giants coach Tom Coughlin suffered a loss far more devastating than any gridiron defeat: the death of his younger brother in a freak accident. John Coughlin, 63, a familiar figure at the Meadowlands racetrack during a lengthy horse-training career, died Monday night at Hackensack University Medical Center. read full story »

'He is not enhancing Russia's global reputation... he is destroying it': John McCain slams Putin in scathing op-ed piece in Pravda

Republican Sen. John McCain is accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of corruption, repression and self-serving rule in an opinion piece for Pravda that answers the Russian leader's broadside published last week in an American newspaper.

Hottest jobs in future will be in fields outside technology

Good news for the Class of 2018: There’s way more to the job market than just tech. In fact, the hot jobs of 2018 through 2025 will include other fields such as health care; research and development, and sales and marketing — something to keep in mind as you begin your college years.

'You were never a bad person': Maryland nursing student sends message to vengeful ex who shot her in the face before killing himself

A brave Maryland nursing student who was shot in the face by an angry ex-boyfriend, who fatally shot another man before killing himself, is out of the hospital and has posted a message of forgiveness.

Former heavyweight champ Ken Norton — who broke Muhammad Ali's jaw in epic '73 bout — dies at 70

Former heavyweight champion Ken Norton, who beat Muhammad Ali and then lost a controversial decision to him in Yankee Stadium, has died. His son says he passed away Wednesday at a local care facility.

EXCLUSIVE Model's $20 million class action lawsuit against multiple agencies thrown out by Manhattan judge

Louisa Raske's lawsuit alleged that modeling agencies such as Ford, Next and Wilhelmina hoarded royalty payments that should have gone to models who used to work for them. The judge dismissed the case, noting that her action named 25 modeling agencies and nine advertising agencies, even though she'd only worked for five.

Kim takes North off the 'Kardashians' map

EXCLUSIVE Study finds stop-and-frisk leads to mistrust of cops, unwillingness to cooperate with police

The landmark study by the Vera Institute of Justice found that stop-and-frisk policing erodes trust in police, so much that many young adults won't go to cops to report violent crimes.

ONE BIG WINNER: Lone $400M Powerball ticket sold in South Carolina

A lone Powerball ticket worth $400 million was sold in South Carolina, according to the lottery’s website. The winning numbers drawn Wednesday were 7, 10, 22, 32, 35 and power ball 19. The $400 million prize has a cash value of $223 million.

New York librarian fired after standing up for child who read 'too much'

Lita Casey, who worked as an aide at the Hudson Falls Free Library for 28 years, said she was “stunned” after a library board member gave her the boot on Monday night.

Judge orders psychiatric exam for New York man charged with attacking his estranged wife with a BLOWTORCH

Disturbed former mechanic Carlos Diaz admitted to cops that he blowtorched his estranged wife out of jealousy, and tried but failed to do the same to his ex-boss.

EXCLUSIVE Joe Lhota picks new rainmakers for NYC mayoral campaign

Trailing in the polls — and in campaign cash — Republican mayoral candidate Joe Lhota is overhauling his fund-raising team with less than seven weeks before Election Day, the Daily News has learned.

Creator of Beanie Babies pleads guilty to tax fraud and agrees to pay enormous $53M fine after putting money in offshore bank account

The maker of the stuffed toys has agreed to pay a $53 million penalty after being accused of tax evasion for failing to report income he earned in a secret offshore bank account.

DREAM JOB: Chinese teenager impersonates flight attendant at Guangzhou airport

A 13-year-old Chinese girl has been dressing up like a flight attendant and wandering around China’s Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport since July.

SHE'S ALIVE! 14-year-old Ga. girl found in 'good health' after abduction during horrific home invasion when mom had nothing to give intruders

A 14-year-old girl abducted during an armed home invasion Tuesday morning has been found alive, according to local reports.

BAD ELMO: Anti-Semitic Times Square Sesame Street character admits to Girl Scout extortion attempt

A crackpot Times Square performer who was once busted making anti-Semitic slurs while dressed as Elmo admitted Wednesday he tried to extort $2 million from the Girl Scouts.

Bill de Blasio built digital-first campaign in move to stimulate social media users

When Bill de Blasio's campaign manager Bill Hyers began assembling his team last January, his very first hire was to bring on a digital director.

SEE IT David Petraeus ripped again by angry CUNY students, 6 arrested for protesting

Six protesters were arrested Tuesday after a fight broke out with cops during a demonstration against ex-C.I.A. chief David Petraeus at a City University of New York event.

Who shafted J.R.? Emmy's producer defends decision to honor Cory Monteith over Larry Hagman

Meet the 'Academic Advisory Council' that will help implement stop-and-frisk reforms

Manhattan Federal Court Judge Shira Scheindlin has tapped 12 people — all of them law professors, some of them Bloomberg and NYPD critics — to weigh in on street stops and help carry out changes.

Seething Mayor Bloomberg sounds off on Web gun-buying in wake of Navy Yard massacre saying '1 in 30' online shoppers has a criminal record

Criminals are skirting federal background checks to get their hands on guns — one click at a time.

WRITINGS OF A MADMAN: Navy Yard gunman scrawled 'better off this way' into shotgun used in massacre: report

Aaron Alexis, who slaughtered 12 Navy Yard employees Monday, carved "better off this way" into the shotgun he used in the massacre along with the words "my ELF weapon," according to a report.

'He set up camp right in front of my office': Official recalls harrowing moments trapped in building during Washington Naval Yard shooting

An official working inside the Washington Naval Yard where Aaron Alexis killed 12 people and wounded another 14 recalled the harrowing moments he heard the first shots fired in Building 197.

Hamill: For a Newtown father, the key is compromise on guns, life and mental health

David Wheeler was already scheduled to speak at the Tribute to Sandy Hook in Manhattan this Friday night before more violence erupted at the Washington Navy Yard.

New Jersey vet, 63-year-old mother among innocent victims identified in Navy Yard massacre as relatives mourn

When a crazed gunman unloaded inside the Washington Navy Yard, he slaughtered computer techies, federal contractors and a hard-working handyman.

Chuck Hagel orders security review at U.S. defense facilities worldwide after Navy Yard shooting

The Defense Secretary is ordering the Pentagon to review the physical security of all U.S. defense facilities worldwide and the security clearances that allow access to them.

'Walking Dead' star Lauren Cohan strips for Maxim

Facebook apologizes for running dating site ad showing photo of girl who hung herself after cyber-bullying

Facebook has apologized after a dating ad featuring the photo of a Canada teen who died after months of bullying was posted on its site.

NOW HE COMES CLEAN: Drunken driver pleads guilty to killing man after admission in viral video

Matthew Cordle, the Ohio man who confessed in a viral video to killing a man, kept his promise by pleading guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide on Wednesday. He faces up to eight years in prison.

Leave the gun, take the coffee: Starbucks CEO asks customers not to bring firearms inside chain

Starbucks is asking gun-carrying customers not to bring their firearms inside its stores. But the chain said it's not an outright ban, but rather a request.

Peter Reilly, the Daily News’ beloved vice president of circulation, died Wednesday after a brief battle with colon and liver cancer

Peter Reilly, the Daily News’ beloved vice president of circulation, died Wednesday after a brief battle with colon and liver cancer. He was 50.

‘Liking’ something on Facebook is protected under First Amendment rights, appeals court rules in landmark decision

In a landmark case, the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of six defendants who claimed a sheriff's deputy in Hampton, Va. was let go for liking the Facebook page of his boss' opponent.

Vogue profile casts Rand Paul’s wife Kelley as the secret weapon behind the Tea Partier's political rise

Outspoken Kentucky Republican Rand Paul may be making waves in Washington, but it is his wife, Kelley Ashby, is holding down the home front and quietly helping her husband navigate his political stardom.

Pennsylvania man dismembered shooting victim with chainsaw: cops

A western Pennsylvania man is accused of using a chainsaw to hack up a friend when their drug deal went bust — and then tossing his body parts into a creek, cops said.

EMT, New York City sued over 'Wide Load' tweet of wheelchair-bound woman

An obese Brooklyn woman whose photo was tweeted by an emergency medical technician along with the caption “Wide Load” — then splashed across the Internet — is suing New York City and the malicious medic.

watch The moment a playful elephant tries his best to wake up sleepy dog

The adorable 2-minute clip shows the baby elephant prodding the pooch with its trunk, but the sleep dog refuses to budge … except to swat the pachyderm away.

'Jesus loves strippers': Tennessee pastor's wife joins Strip Church to help women out of sex industry

Erin Stevens, the wife of a Nashville pastor, says she's on a mission from God to help women in the sex industry find a way out without condemnation or religious conversion.

see it Crikey! Man wakes up to find 8-foot crocodile sleeping under his bed

Guy Whittall will now forever check under his bed for monsters after waking up to find an 8-foot crocodile sleeping inches from his head.

What would flu pandemic look like? Gov’t report predicts

What would a flu pandemic in the U.S. look like? More like a war than a natural disaster, a government report indicates. The recently declassified report, dated August 2009, estimates that a full-blown flu pandemic could sicken about 30% of the U.S. population, leading to 3 million hospitalizations and 2 million deaths.

watch Australian rail officials release video showing man nearly crushed by train to discourage illegal track crossings

Australian rail officials have released a shocking video showing a railway crosser nearly getting flattened by an express train as a warning to impatient pedestrians to heed 'no crossing' signs.

Man kills girlfriend's 3-year-old son during 'shooting game'

An Indiana toddler was killed when his mom's boyfriend pretended to play shoot him with a gun but forgot it was actually loaded, police said. Zachariah Grisham, 24, allegedly blasted 3-year-old Lance Wilson in the head during a game at their Michigan City trailer on Sunday afternoon that went tragically wrong.

25-year-old asthmatic man suffers cardiac arrest in police custody, dies after Bronx chase

A serial MetroCard cheat with a history of asthma collapsed and died after a chase with pursuing cops through a Bronx subway station, officials said.

Spotted with Mexican starlet, Liam to Miley: Keep the $250K ring

Ivy League law professors to help implement stop-and-frisk reforms

Manhattan Federal Court Judge Shira Scheindlin has appointed a dozen members - including six from Ivy League schools - to help implement reforms to the NYPD's use of stop-and-frisk.

Review: 'Anna Nicole' opera is tawdry and touching

Bella Tsarnaeva, sibling of Boston Marathon bombers, in New Jersey court over drug-deal case

Wearing mostly black and keeping her head lowered, a sister of the alleged Boston Marathon bombers has appeared in a New Jersey court to face drug possession and distribution charges.

THE FIGHT THAT LED TO THE FACEBOOK MURDER: Chilling video reveals couple arguing in the kitchen moments before wife's death – and then gunshot residue is seen on screen

Chilling surveillance video showing a fight that allegedly led to a woman being shot dead by her husband — who then posted a snap of her corpse on Facebook — has emerged. Footage reportedly shows Derek Medina heatedly arguing with his wife Jennifer Alfonso in the kitchen of their South Miami home on Aug. 8.

Alleged gay basher Alfonso Lanier charged in vicious beatdown

A convicted felon sent a gay couple to the hospital after a random hate attack in the Chelsea section of Manhattan last month, prosecutors said at his arraignment Wednesday.

France moves toward ban on child beauty pageants

France's Senate has voted to ban beauty pageants for children under 16, in an effort to protect girls from being sexualized too early.

Washington zoo’s giant panda cub found healthy after first exam

A 20-minute examination was performed by vets at the National Zoo Monday after panda mother Mei Xiang gave them a quick opportunity.

Queens man’s alleged anti-gay attacker won’t face hate charge in murder case

The maniac who claimed he was forced to stab a Woodside, Queens, man to death after he blew kisses at him was charged Wednesday with second-degree murder.

see it Footprint in Ohio backyard leaves homeowner fearing Bigfoot... yes Bigfoot

A gigantic footprint found in an Ohio woman's backyard last month has residents wondering how it got there and who or what left it behind.

Texas man sentenced to five years after killing former boss' dogs

A Texas man was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday for slitting the throats of his former boss' dogs in retaliation for being fired last year, authorities said. William Skyler Leak, 25, of Frisco, pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges in a plea deal Monday for the killings.

North Korean exiles point to human rights violations

Testimony by North Koreans exiles, including former political prison camp inmates, points to patterns that may amount to widespread and systematic violations by the state, U.N. human rights investigators said in their first report on Tuesday.

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The year was 1985 and A-ha was at the top of the charts with their single "Take on Me," complete with a pencil-sketch video that raked in six MTV Video Music Awards.

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Bondy: Coughlin is hurting, but continues to prep his Giants

Tom Coughlin walked into the auditorium for his daily press briefing on Wednesday. He quietly thanked reporters for their expressed condolences about the death of his only brother, and then quickly returned to the business at hand. "Carolina is sixth in rushing ...

Browns ship Richardson to Colts in stunning trade

The Cleveland Browns have traded running back Trent Richardson to the Indianapolis Colts in a surprise move less than two years after drafting him in the first round.

Pettitte set to make pitch for trainer in court battle with Clemens

Roger Clemens is a free man, but his friends, family and even some former flames are still hostages to the wild strategy he launched in 2008 in an effort to smear the former trainer who told Sen. George Mitchell that he had injected the former Yankee star with steroids and human growth hormone.

Isola: As Yankees struggle, Rivera has so much Mo

The end is near for Mariano Rivera, as painful as that is to write, much less comprehend. The greatest shame of all is that in his final curtain call, Mo got stuck on a broken-down, flawed Yankees team. The 2013 Yankees are so unlike the teams of the late ’90s and early ’00s, with suspect starting pitching, inconsistent middle relief and far too many holes in the lineup.

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Mom of New York woman killed by severed wire during Hurricane Sandy sues Con Ed for failing to shut down power

Lauren Abraham's mom blamed the utility for her daughter's gruesome death, saying she never would have been set ablaze had the power company shut down power lines in their neighborhood.

Grand Theft Auto V to see billion-dollar bonanza even in wake of Washington massacre

In GTA V, players can hijack everything from motorcycles to zeppelins and kill targets with a variety of weapons — machetes, AK-47s, grenade launchers and sniper rifles.

Ex-New Orleans cops to get retrial in fatal bridge shootings following Hurricane Katrina

U.S. District Judge Kurt Engelhardt finds that anonymous comments on a city newspaper’s website, created a ‘carnival atmosphere’ that twisted justice and threatened the integrity of the court.

Osama Bin Laden's son-in-law treated like royalty on flight to New York to face terror charges

The feds treated Osama Bin Laden's son-in-law like a prince while flying the accused al Qaeda spokesman to New York in January to face terror charges, an officer testified Tuesday.

'I have a reputation for a night I don't even remember, and the whole school knows': Details of online chats emerge a year after teen killed herself following alleged sex assault and cyberbullying

New details have emerged in the suicide of popular California student Audrie Pott, helping authorities piece together the tragic timeline of events as a means of understanding why the beautiful, bright 15-year-old killed herself a year ago.

New 'whale-spotting' app created by marine scientists in hopes of helping cargo carriers avoid hitting sea creatures

Marine scientists looking for new ways to reduce the number of whales struck and killed off California's coast by massive commercial ships have turned to a familiar tool: the smartphone.

Joe Lhota seeks support outside Republican Party, tries to woo Al Sharpton

With a new poll showing Democrat Bill de Blasio trouncing Republican Joe Lhota by a whopping 43 percentage points, Lhota waded deep into the city’s progressive strongholds Tuesday to try to chip away at his opponent’s lead in their battle for City Hall.

A MOTHER'S FORGIVENESS: Parent of unarmed football player shot dead by police holds no ill will... but wants justice for son

A mother forgives the cop who shot her unarmed son as the young man sought help after a car crash. “I do forgive him,” Georgia Ferrell told CBS. “I so forgive him, but I do want justice.” Charlotte-Mecklenburg Officer Randall Kerrick shot 24-year-old Jonathan Ferrell 10 times early Saturday morning.

Former strippers file $10M lawsuit against three Manhattan strip clubs

Two former exotic dancers slapped three Manhattan strip clubs with a class-action lawsuit in Manhattan Federal Court Tuesday, claiming they were cheated out of pay.

DARING RESCUE: Stunning video shows heroes stretch ladder five stories in the air to save man in Washington Heights fire

The daring rescue of a man from the fifth floor of a Washington Heights building turned this group of handymen into instant heroes.

LiLo's new flame is former NFL player and reality TV star

THE BEST FRIENDS EVER! Pranksters rig a pal's plumbing so every tap pours brew — see the hilarious video

Are these the best friends ever? A group of New Zealand pranksters are laying claim to that title — after they rigged a pal's house so his taps would flow with chilled beer instead of water. Hidden cameras caught the hilarious moment the man, named only as Russ, realized every single water source in his home was pumping out his favorite brew.

Jimmy Breslin to join N.Y. Journalism Hall of Fame

New York's greatest chronicler of the common man is getting another extraordinary award.

Trio of bozo gamers impersonate cops to skip line of nearly 500 waiting to buy 'Grand Theft Auto V' in Staten Island

Three bozo gamers pretending to be cops cut the line to buy the new Grand Theft Auto V video game – only to have their virtual reality shattered by real police officers who busted them, authorities said.

North Korean exiles point to human rights violations

Trump accused of stalling om $40M fraud case

State Attorney Eric Schneiderman accused Donald Trump of stall tactics in the $40 million fraud case against his now-defunct Trump University. Trump’s lawyers this week asked the court to extend the deadline for the real estate mogul to respond to Schneiderman’s lawsuit from Tuesday to mid-December.

'Is it against the rules to give gifts early?': N.C. boy, 8, writes selfless letter asking Santa for help for his bullied twin sister

In a touching letter gaining traction online, an 8-year-old boy named Ryan asks Santa Claus for his help: His twin sister is being bullied at school, and all he wants for Christmas is for it to stop — and for her to get what she wants.

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EXCLUSIVE: Jay Z & Beyoncé fired pervy bodyguard Norman Oosterbroek, who was tasered to death by cops during bizarre break-in, following a series of lewd acts

The bodyguard to the stars who was killed by cops in Florida during an alleged break-in got fired from his job protecting Jay Z and Beyoncé due to his creepy sexual acts, Confidenti@l has exclusively learned.

TALKIN' 'BOUT MY REGENERATION: Florida man grows new finger after horse bites it off, thanks to astounding medical procedure

Paul Halpern, a 33-year-old jockey, was feeding his horse when the animal chomped down on his index finger. That finger has now grown back, thanks to a forward-thinking doctor and a pig's bladder

Gypsy mom to court: gold has‘a lot of spiritual essence’

The palm-reading mother of a Gypsy man accused in a New York slashing defended her bid Monday to spring her son from jail with a $100,000 pile of gold.

Weakening Hurricane Ingrid drenches Mexico, leaving at least 34 dead

Ingrid weakened from a hurricane to a tropical depression as it drenched Mexico with heavy rain, killing at least 34 people, while Humberto regained tropical-storm strength in the central Atlantic.

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End in sight: Defense rests in Michael Jackson wrongful death trial

The defense rested Wednesday in the months-long saga of Michael Jackson’s wrongful death trial, and both sides agreed to start closing arguments Monday. Jurors are expected to get the case Wednesday, a lawyer for Katherine Jackson told the Daily News.

Terrence Howard agrees to stay away from ex-wife

Actor Terrence Howard is knuckling under in a legal dispute with his ex-wife, agreeing to stay far away from the brunette beauty following claims he was physically abusive.

BLOWN AWAY: 'Grand Theft Auto' breaks Man of Steal, pulls in $800M on release day

Virtual violence is raking in very real cash. “Grand Theft Auto V” scored more than $800 million in sales Wednesday as fanatics around the world snatched up the malicious video game, manufacturer Take-Two Interactive Software In reported on its website.

REVIEW 'Between Friends'

Amos Oz's film explores the daily lives behind a Utopian dream.

'Dexter' in a creative slump as series finale looms

The final season of “Dexter,” sadly, has been anything but a killer.

The Esquire Network: How cool is that?

Network, launching Monday, will feature cooking ("Knife Fight"), craft beer ("Brew Dogs"), and travel ("The Getaway") shows.

Rockwell prefers edgy indie roles

While some actors employ a “one for me, one for them” strategy of balancing roles, Sam Rockwell's not one of them.

Party like it's 1993! Rare Nirvana footage to air on VH1, MTV

MTV and VH1 will air rare footage of Seattle grunge gods Nirvana next week.

Kate Moss to bare all for Playboy

The supermodel has reportedly stripped down for the January/February issue of Playboy.

Emmy exec defends memorial picks

Ken Ehrlich says the show's honoring Cory Monteith — and not stars like Larry Hagman — to reach younger viewers.

Salinger biopic based on documentary on the way

Weinstein Company announced Wednesday that J.D. Salinger is getting the biopic treatment.

Worst 10 cities for allergy sufferers

Fall allergies affect people all over the U.S., but Wichita, Kansas, apparently has it the worst.

Is sparkling water as healthy as regular water?

With the rise of home soda makers, many are drinking more of the bubbly and less of the still. Is that OK?

New York diners through the decades

Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with New York's best hamburger joints.

It's a boy for Megan Fox, Brian Austin Green

Hollywood couple, already proud parents to son Noah, are reportedly expecting another male in the family.

Blake at Gucci's Milan fashion show

The "Gossip Girl" star kicked off Milan Fashion Week with the help of Anna Wintour.

Kate Winslet: I won't change my name to Rocknroll

Winslet has no plans of changing her last name, despite marrying Ned Rocknroll last year.

VIDEO Cat becomes assistant librarian in Russia

Kuzya dons a bow-tie and roams the halls at a Russian library, where he is assistant librarian.

JT in 'Late Night' summer camp spoof

A sketch on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" imagines the SNL alum and Justin Timberlake as geeky tweens.

Jennifer Aniston NOT pregnant, says rep

She has fallen victim to the pregnancy rumor mill yet again, but a rep for the star has shot down the report.

Film fest puts spotlight on fashion’s role

From Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" to Alicia Silverstone in "Clueless," fashion has had a vital place in film.

REVIEW ‘Anna Nicole’ opera

Ill-fated bombshell Anna Nicole Smith always got our attention — just like this opera based on her life and death.

Snoop Lion shows off marijuana won in boxing wager

Snoop Lion is still on a high after big Mayweather fight.

Carlos Santana falls asleep at the wheel, wrecks car in Las Vegas

Carlos Santana narrowly escaped harm after being involved in a car accident.

Who is Eiza Gonzalez?

Who is the blond beauty standing where Miley Cyrus once stood?

Is that Amanda Bynes? No, it's Joe Biden's niece!

A niece of the VP was taken into police custody on Tuesday morning.

Younger brother of Giants coach Couglin dies at 63

Giants head coach Tom Coughlin is mourning the death of his brother.

Smartphones carry more germs than a toilet seat: report

Your smartphones, keyboards and tablets may be more contaminated with germs than a public toilet seat.

Check out the celebs who let out their inner bad girls

Check out the celebs who let out their inner bad girls in some seriously sexy photo shoots.

Rashida Jones dating ‘SNL’ writer Colin Jost: report

Rashida Jones has a new guy, SNL writer Colin Jost.

See the most incredible news photos of the day

See the most striking news photos from across the globe.

Oakland beats Angels, loses to toilet (again)

The A's smell like contenders. Their dugout is another story.

Fergie and Josh Duhamel introduce new baby Axl

Check out all the famous faces who have recently become parents ...

Lily Collins tops list of most dangerous stars to search online

Lily Collins is this year's most dangerous celebrity to search for on the web.

'All of our family is involved in this relationship'

Jessa Duggar is dating and dad approves.

H.S. football team celebrates a wee early, loses game

Always play through the whistle! A high school football team learned that lesson the hard way.

Penthouse in the poorhouse

FriendFinder Networks, which owns the magazine and a stable of adult content websites, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Gym launches Playboy bunny workout

British media is abuzz with reports direct from the Playboy Mansion.

Hello Kitty beer available in Asia

It was only a matter of time before Hello Kitty got her own brew.

Beyoncé plays soccer with children in Rio

Beyoncé is enjoying her time in Brazil despite a recent run-in with an aggressive fan.

'Mad Men' final season to be split

Hit AMC series will show seven episodes in 2014 and 2015.

Cop snuck peek at Whitney's nude corpse: claim

Claim says sergeant made "inappropriate" comments.

photos Britney stuns with bra-less look

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

Rotten Tomatoes launches TV Zone

Rotten Tomatoes launched a section Tuesday that will aggregate TV critics’ reviews.

Miley's VMA stunt was 'nail in the coffin' for engagement

Liam Hemsworth was reportedly “disgusted” by Miley Cyrus’ raunchy romp.

Review: Bose SoundLink Mini speaker

"Sound that big and well-rounded just isn't supposed to come from something that small and sleek. "

Timothy Leary’s files made public at NYC library

A trove of Timothy Leary files could shed new light on the LSD guru.

REVIEW 'Rise of the Machines'

Anyone who just got worried about machines taking over our lives started worrying way too late.

From Norse god to English king

Tom Hiddleston, fresh off his "Thor" and "Avengers" fame, will next star in "The Hollow Crown" on PBS.

Leo to take on Woodrow Wilson in biopic

Leonardo DiCaprio is going from "The Wolf of Wall Street" to Woodrow of the White House.

Cheer up, Grumpy Cat!

The frown-faced Internet sensation is now the “spokescat” for a Friskies brand of cat food.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck joins 'Fox & Friends'

After a decade at The View, Elisabeth Hasselbeck is moving on.

Microsoft reveals new look for Bing

Search engine’s site got a makeover Tuesday with a more streamlined look and an angular, yellow logo.

Tom Hanks, CNN team up for 1960s documentary series

The 10-part series will kick off with Kennedy assassination.

Wrens singer Bobby Mansfield dead at 76

The vocalist for the quintessential 1950s New York street-corner vocal group, died Sunday.

PHOTOS Broken celebrity engagements

Like Miley and Liam, not all engagements end happily ever after.

Sandra talks public divorce

The 49-year-old actress has opened up about her current calm state in life following her marriage troubles.

Miss South Carolina’s joke falls flat

Miss South Carolina Brooke Mosteller may have nailed swimsuit contest but failed with pageant joke.

Brad Pitt: Wedding crasher

English newlyweds stunned to see the A-list actor casually hanging out during their wedding reception.

SEE IT David Beckham sports 'Victoria' tattoo

Check out David and other celebs sporting some new ink.

'I don't ever feel the need to forgive,' says RPattz

Robert Pattinson opens up in a new interview about his high-profile relationships and career.

Clint Eastwood’s son Scott poses in sexy mag shoot

Clint Eastwood's 27-year-old son is a spitting image of the actor from his younger years.

Valerie shines on 'DWTS' premiere

Contestants put their best foot forward for the show's two-hour season premiere.

REVIEW The Wonderful 101

The game is the perfect example of how two gaming screens can actually be better than one.

Ben Affleck on Batman casting uproar: 'I handle s---t'

Ben Affleck showed he’s invulnerable to criticism.

Peter Pilotto signs on for Target collaboration

London-based fashion label will be creating a low-price capsule collection for Target.

Cara Delevigne's 'fashion week diet plan'

The stunner revealed a photo of her holding McDonald’s bags with their teeth.

Britney reveals first kiss was with Justin Timberlake

Spears inked a two-year deal to perform at Planet Hollywood in Vegas.

London designers looking to defy tough markets

Designers are seeking to entice more demanding fashion followers.

Carrie shows off new look in 'Sound of Music' poster

The hills are alive as Carrie Underwood dons dirndl in new poster.

Grand Theft Auto V First Impressions: It's stunningly beautiful

Grand Theft Auto V is finally here, and it’s a massive game.

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Wales home for rent

Here's your chance to live like the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

photos Colorado flooding forces thousands to evacuate

The death toll rises to 8 people and hundreds more are unaccounted for in the wake of record flooding in Colorado ...

review Pet Shop Boys rock NYC’s Beacon

The Pet Shop Boys like to keep their distance. At the first of two concerts at The Beacon Theater, held Monday, the synth-pop pioneers played the initial four numbers behind a sheer curtain, camouflaging them while distracting the audience with elaborate video projections.

Ernest Hemingway estate rejects Vanity Fair

According to The Independent, Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Graydon Carter requested to publish Hemingway’s 1924 short story “My Life in the Bull Ring with Donald Ogden Stewart.” Hemingway originally submitted the story to the magazine when he was 25, but was met by a rejection slip. Now, the author's family has responded to the magazine in kind.

Miley who? Liam spotted with Mexican actress in Sin City

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have taken a wrecking ball to their engagement.

CONFIDENTI@L: Mizrahi's latest proves a tough fit on holiday

Mizrahi causes big stir by working and tweeting on Yom Kippur.

Diane Kruger in new Chanel beauty video

"Beauty isn't sought, it's revealed," says the German actress in a new minute-long clip for the Parisian luxury brand.

Tebow rally in Jacksonville comes up short

The Jaguars are the worst team in the league and it’s not close. They lost 28-2 to the Chiefs and 19-9 to the Raiders and finally scored their first TD of the season with 2:53 left in Oakland.

Theroux on dating Jennifer Aniston: It’s like ‘a slightly different altitude’

Justin Theroux is more than just Mr. Jennifer Aniston. In a new interview with GQ magazine, the 40-year-old writer-director and actor opened up about his unusual quirks and interests - which he says are reasons why Aniston gave him a chance.

Jennifer Garner strikes back at pesky photog

Jennifer Garner is not to be messed with when it comes to her children.

photos TWINNING: Kim Zolciak shows off growing baby bump

See which stars are expecting.

Lamar, battling drug rumors, is content to live apart from Khloe

Odom apparently hasn't spoken to his wife in days.

Brad Pitt trades in his long locks for sleeker 'do

Some are hitting the (dye) bottle, others are chopping it off.

Take a guess: Who is now the richest person in the world?

America's richest have once again broken their own financial records.

DWTS premiere: Valerie Harper has the inspiration

Harper is rightfully going to dominate the popular vote amid her highly public health battle.

Phones growing as primary source of Internet

A majority of Americans use their mobile phones to access the Internet.

REVIEW 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' is hilarious

The show is the funniest and most satisfying new broadcast sitcom of the season.

Revis reportedly already unhappy with Bucs coach

Is Darrelle Revis already disgruntled in Tampa? According to a report on Fox, Revis is not happy with coach Greg Schiano’s strict rules and he’s not happy playing so much zone defense. Revis Island, by its very definition, means he should be out there on his own playing man-to-man.

REVIEW 'Dads' is unfunny

Seth MacFarlane’s new Fox sitcom doesn’t need to be less offensive. It needs to be funnier.

James Gandolfini, Cory Monteith to be honored at Emmys

The telecast will single out five beloved members of the TV community

REVIEWS Elvis Costello and The Roots, 'Wise Up Ghost,' Avicii, 'True'

Elvis Costello plays well with others.

photos Costa Concordia lifted from Italian reef

The cruise chip is being raised off Tuscan reef where it has been stuck since Jan. 2012.

New gal for Russell Brand: Comedian is dating Hugh Grant ex Jemima Khan

Russell Brand may have found a woman that can take his jokes.

Miley Cyrus says 'I'm an adult, and I'm acting like a kid'

Miley Cyrus looks stunning in the October issue of Harper's Bazaar.

photos Shooting at Washington Navy Yard

Several are dead after a gunman opened fire.

Mass shootings are central to American history

Timeline of all the mass shootings in the U.S. since the Columbine High School massacre.

White House postpones Latin music event after Washington Navy Yard shooting

The event will include Gloria Estefan and Natalie Cole.

THEATER REVIEW ‘Women or Nothing’

Ethan Coen's play is a great-looking, old-fashioned sex comedy that’s built for laughs but not for scrutiny.

*Britney Spears new single ‘Work B**ch’ leaks*

Spears' team is dealing with a mole who leaked the singer's latest tune.

photos Nina Davuluri wins Miss America 2014

Davuluri is the first Miss America of Indian descent.

'The Walking Dead' spinoff series greenlit by AMC

There’s plenty more life left in the “The Walking Dead” franchise.

PHOTOS Little Italy through the years

With the San Gennaro festival in full swing, take a look back at the Italian enclave.

REVIEW 'Prison Architect' an unfinished game better most

Still in alpha, it's a brilliant game that gives players complete freedom in the creation and management of prison full of dangerous convicts.

'Big Brother' star reveals 2-month-old daughter has cancer

The reality TV star shared the heartbreaking news about daughter, Tilly.

Cecily Strong tapped as SNL ‘Weekend Update’ anchor

Strong, who joined the show last year, will join Seth Myers at the anchor desk on the season premiere.

photos Red Sox shower Mariano Rivera with retirement gifts

Teams present the Yankee closer with some unique gifts during his farewell season.

'Inside Seka' delves into the porn superstar's kinky off-camera episodes

She dated the likes of Sam Kinison, Matt Dillon and pitching coach Billy Connors.

Kate Middleton cousin does racy burlesque routine at gay club

Kanye West is searching for inspiration, and he came to New York to find it.

Cashmere industry fading in Kashmir

The craft risks dying out in the face of cheap foreign imports.

Actor Billy Connolly battles prostate cancer, Parkinson's

The 70-year-old Scottish comic actor has a serious fight on his hands.

Victoria's Secret models shoot at the Louvre

Paris, the city of love, lights and beauty -- is a fitting setting for a Victoria's Secret photo shoot.

Elisabetta Canalis for Lormar

Elisabetta Canalis put her curves to work in one super sexy shoot for Italian lingerie label Lormar, not that we've come to expect anything less from George Clooney's former flame ...

Hollywood baby boom

Hollywood is experiencing a major baby boom! From supermodels to A-list actors, check out all the famous faces who have recently become parents ...

Marc Jacobs Spring 2014

Boxy and boyish silhouettes hit the runway at New York Fashion Week for Marc Jacob's Spring 2014 debut.

Proenza Schouler Spring 2014

All the looks from the Proenza Schouler Spring 2014 runway show at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 11, 2013 ...

Rachel Zoe Spring 2014

Style queen Rachel Zoe showed off her latest collection at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 11, 2013.

Nanette Lepore Spring 2014

All the runway looks from the Nanette Lepore Spring 2014 collection, presented at New York Fashion Week ...

Marchesa Spring 2014

Red carpet looks with a touch of whimsy were presented at the Marchesa Spring 2014 runway show during New York Fashion Week ...

Betsey Johnson Spring 2014

All the wacky looks from Betsey Johnson's Spring 2014 collection ...

Calvin Klein Spring 2014

Classic cuts in subtle neutrals were presented at the Calvin Klein Spring 2014 runway show at New York Fashion Week ...

Ralph Lauren Spring 2014

Neons stole the show at the Ralph Lauren Spring 2014 runway collection, presented during New York Fashion Week ...

H'wood hair chameleons

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

Celebrity baby bumps

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

Bags under $100

Looking for a great fall handbag find? Check out these top looks for less than $100.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014: Celebrities spotted front row

It's the end of the runway for New York Fashion Week Spring 2014! Check out which celebs we spotted sitting front row ...

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014 highlights

It's the end of the runway for New York Fashion Week. Check out the highlights from the most fashionable event in the city ...

Top 20 ugliest animals of all time

From the scaly to the slimy to the downright ugly, check out the weirdest looking critters in the Animal Kingdom ...

Kate Middleton's top style moments

There's no doubt about it -- Kate Middleton is the reigning queen of style when it comes to all things glamorous, elegant and effortlessly chic. See the style icon's best moments ...

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014: Day Eight

All the top moments from Day Eight of New York Fashion Week Spring 2014 ...

DKNY Spring 2014

All the runway looks from the DKNY Spring 2014 collection ...

Tory Burch Spring 2014

Tory Burch was inspired by the chic French Riviera of the 1960s for her Spring 2014 collection ...

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Black and white with an extra bit of glitz hit the runway at Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2014 ...

J.Crew Spring 2014

J.Crew brought patterned trousers, sunny brights and graphic prints at New York Fashion Week Spring 2014 ...

Sports

Messi takes care of business as Barça routs Ajax

Lionel Messi scored his 60th, 61st and 62nd career goals in his 80th Champions League match to help Barcelona make a winning start to its European campaign with a 4-0 victory over Ajax.

Chelsea drops CL opener with shock loss to Basel

Chelsea made a losing start to the Champions League for the first time as Basel came from behind to win 2-1 in Group E on Wednesday and deepen Jose Mourinho’s difficulties during his Stamford Bridge homecoming.

Madrid star Bale reaches Usain Bolt-like speed

First he eclipsed Cristiano Ronaldo as the world's most expensive soccer player, now Gareth Bale is threatening to take the "World's Fastest Man" title from Usain Bolt.

Oakland beats Angels, loses to toilet (again)

The A's smell like contenders. Their dugout is another story. Oakland's home dugout flooded due to a backed-up toilet during the A's 2-1 win over the Angels on Tuesday night and maintenance workers had to mop up the disgusting mess during the seventh inning.

Buccaneers put creamsicle unis on ice

In an unfortunate turn of events Tuesday, Bucco Bruce will remain on the sidelines all season in Tampa Bay.

Rooney leads the way for Man U over Leverkusen

Wayne Rooney reached the 200-goal mark for Manchester United by scoring twice in a 4-2 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday, giving manager David Moyes the perfect introduction to life in the Champions League.

Bayern Munich eases to victory over CSKA Moscow

Bayern Munich began the defense of its Champions League title with a comfortable 3-0 win at home to CSKA Moscow. David Alaba opened the scoring with a free kick in the fourth minute, Mario Mandzukic headed Bayern’s second in the 41st, and Alaba set up Arjen Robben to seal the victory in the 68th.

Nebraska coach unsure if he'll be disciplined for rant

Nebraska coach Bo Pelini says he doesn’t know if he’ll be disciplined for his profane comments about Cornhuskers fans that were included in an audio recording leaked to sports website Deadspin.com.

Bethpage Black to host 2024 Ryder Cup, '19 PGA Championship

The Ryder Cup is coming to Bethpage Black. The PGA of America announced Tuesday that Bethpage Black will host the rowdiest event in golf in 2024. The public course on Long Island with a reputation of loud and boisterous fans also will get the 2019 PGA Championship.

Nevada Boxing chairman defends Mayweather judge

Bill Brady, chairman of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, which was responsible for assigning the judge that scored Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s masterly performance a draw on Saturday, defended the judge at the storm of the controversy - even supporting her scorecard.