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'This is not one nation under God': Stenographer dragged off House floor after bizarre rant about Freemasons as Congress voted on bill to reopen government — SEE THE VIDEO

Just when the day couldn’t get any crazier… A ranting woman unleashed a bizarre tirade on the House floor Wednesday night, as the chamber hurriedly voted to pass a bill to raise the debt ceiling and reopen the government. read full story »

HAPPY HALALIDAY! Both NYC mayoral hopefuls De Blasio and Lhota agree on closing schools on Muslim holy days

The mayoral candidates agree that schools should recognize Eid al-Firt and Eid al-Adha, the holiest days of the Muslim year.

FOOLED BY A FAKE PRINCE: Man claiming to be Austrian royalty swiped $80K antique from aging Rockefeller: suit

Lisenne Rockefeller, 57, says in papers filed in Manhattan Surrogate's Court that a Michigan man named Josef Meyers cozied up to her late mother-in-law Barbara "Bobo" Rockefeller by claiming he was "Prince Josef von Habsburg-Lothringen of Austria."

Michigan dad pleads guilty raping 3-year-old daughter while mother held her hands 'so it wouldn't hurt so much'

A sex-crazed Michigan dad is facing life behind bars for raping his 3-year-old daughter.

Bloomberg administration signed off on CityTime expenses: lawyers

Mayor Bloomberg knew CityTime contractors were getting rich on taxpayer money, and his administration signed off on it, defense lawyers told the jury Wednesday during opening statements for the long-awaited trial on what has been dubbed one of the "largest and most brazen" frauds in city history.

EXCLUSIVE Brian Cashman’s alleged mistress suing doctor for leaking medical info to Yankees GM

Brian Cashman’s mistress is suing her psychiatrist for leaking sensitive medical information to the New York Yankees General Manager.

Mob boob busted in break-in at porn star gal pal's home

Mob rat who drove getaway car after Colombo underboss murder given credit for time served

Mob blabbermouth Anthony Russo begged to be rewarded for cooperating against the Colombo crime family — and his wish was granted.

WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Montana government employee hires ghostbusters to catch office spirit

A government employee in Montana, convinced that otherworldly spirits had invaded her office, reportedly enlisted ghost hunters to catch the specters in action.

Sicko ex-con nabbed for attempted rape of NYU student just three months after he’s released from jail: source

The 28-year-old suspect, who was released from prison on a weapons possession charge in July, grabbed and attempted the rape the 20-year-old co-ed on Oct. 8 in SoHo.

EXCLUSIVE Woman suing NYPD for wrongful arrest discovers that a key piece of evidence has mysteriously vanished from the Brooklyn stationhouse

A command log book has disappeared from a Bedford-Stuyvesant stationhouse — sparking an Internal Affairs investigation and throwing a civil suit against the NYPD into chaos, the Daily News has learned.

A-LUSTFUL TALE: New book alleges troubled Yankees star Rodriguez had a revolving door of hookers at former NY home — slugger calls claims '100% false'

The upcoming tell-all from Michael Gross, ‘House of Outrageous Fortune: Fifteen Central Park West, The World’s Most Powerful Address,’ claims that A-Rod had a flow of high-priced prostitutes through his ritzy former Manhattan address — even when he was dating starlets like Kate Hudson and Cameron Diaz. Rodriguez’s spokesman called the allegations ‘defamatory,’ even for a public figure.

GO INSIDE THE GREEN ROOM WITH OUR EXCLUSIVE COLUMNISTS Kathie Lee & Hoda: Madonna sent a message for texting at NY Film Festival premiere of '12 Years a Slave'

We just want to put it out there that Hoda keeps losing important stuff. Someone just mailed her back her missing NBC ID, and she’s lost her wallet.

We have a winner! Cory Booker takes NJ senate election

Newark Mayor Cory Booker triumphed over Tea Party-backed Republican Steve Lonegan in a special election to decide who will serve the remaining 15 months of the term of Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg, who died in June at age 89.

ART THIEF: Ex-secretary to disgraced Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos on trial in sale of national treasures

The Manhattan-based flunky of former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos went on trial Wednesday for trying to peddle some of her country’s priceless possessions.

Special prosecutor sought in case of raped Missouri teen

MARYVILLE, Mo. — A northwest Missouri prosecutor announced Wednesday that he’s asking a court for a special prosecutor to look at the case of a 14-year-old girl who says she was plied with alcohol and raped by a 17-year-old acquaintance.

Lhota mum as women with him get booted synagogue

The Republican mayoral hopeful visited the Orthodox Shomer Shabbos synagogue and didn't object when three women with him — a Daily News reporter, a campaign aide and a member of his NYPD security detail — were asked to leave. Meanwhile, the Lhota campaign launched an attack on Democratic rival Bill de Blasio, warning that he would bring crime and mayhem to back to New York.

Doctor jailed in Michael Jackson’s OD death will soon be free, wants to practice medicine again

With less than two weeks of prison time left to serve, Michael Jackson’s one-time personal doctor is planning a “private” reunion with his family and preparing legal action to revive his medical career.

‘Sexual terrorist’ gets 30 years in Central Park rape of 73-year-old

The deranged sex fiend who raped an elderly bird watcher in Central Park was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison after his victim denounced him as “evil infestation” and a “sexual terrorist.”

Kim flaunts sexy post-baby curves

CHANGE OF HEART? ‘Guns Save Lives Day’ moved from Sandy Hook anniversary

The heartless gun nuts who hoped to make the anniversary of the Newtown massacre “Guns Save Lives Day” have changed their callous plan.

CRISIS CONTINUES IN SYRIA: Muslim cleric issues fatwa allowing starving Syrians to eat cats, dogs, and donkeys

A Muslim cleric has reportedly issued a fatwa—a religious decree—allowing starving Syrians to eat cats, dogs, and donkeys.

EXCLUSIVE 'Do you sleep with other women... is that why you never have time for a drink with me?' Freaky ex-NYU professor, whose accused of stalking big-shot bank exec, claims he has several extra-marital lovers

Former economics professor Heleen Mees, accused of stalking and harassing exec Willem Buiter, filed court papers saying Buiter was a philanderer who tossed her to the side to pursue other women. Mees’ lawyers are arguing that the 1,000 emails she allegedly sent Buiter over a two-year period — including one offering sexual favors to ‘make it right’ — were an ordinary part of the relationship.

SHUTDOWN LUNACY ENDS Obama signs budget deal after Congress acts in last minute to pass bipartisan deal that reopens federal government and raises debt ceiling — but only through February 7

Racing to meet a deadline, the Senate passed and sent to the House legislation Wednesday night to avoid a threatened national default and end the 16-day partial government shutdown along the strict terms set by President Barack Obama.

Warren Buffett: Debt ceiling should not be used as a weapon

“The idea that we should take 237 years where we built up a reputation for behaving properly in financial matters and blow it because of 535 people in Washington, you know — it’s insanity."

THE NEXT BATTLE: Obama says he will push immigration after fiscal crisis over

President Barack Obama said that stalled immigration reform would be a top priority once the fiscal crisis has been resolved.

Warren: We need to look in the mirror over shutdown

WASHINGTON — We should bash our politicians for the nonsensical shutdown and debt crisis that’s ending.

Medal of Honor recipient recognizes team he helped rescue

WASHINGTON — An ex-Army captain awarded the Medal of Honor tossed out a prepared speech Tuesday to salute his comrades and families of the fallen.

In a scathing editorial the Houston Chronicle rescinds its endorsement of hometown icon Sen. Ted Cruz

In a blaring editorial published Tuesday night, the Houston Chronicle, which supported Cruz during his 2012 election to the U.S. Senate.

Analysis: Short-term debt deal won’t mask big barriers ahead

Hold the champagne. Even after lawmakers complete their pending deal to avert a federal default and fully reopen the government, they are likely to return to their grinding brand of brinkmanship — perhaps repeatedly.

ONE MAN PIPELINE: Ex-con busted for smuggling 49 guns into NYC — and referred to weapons as 'toys for kids': cops

Christopher (Country) McPhaul, 43, made 10 transactions with an undercover officer between April and September of this year, authorities said Wednesday. He was paid $37,500 in all for the weapons.

JOB 'WELL' DONE: Mayor Bloomberg opens $4.7B Water Tunnel 150 feet under Central Park — allowing 350M gallons of water to flow under Manhattan daily

At a ceremony 150 feet beneath Central Park, Mayor Bloomberg opened the spigot for Manhattan section of the gigantic water tunnel. The project began in 1950, and work got under way in 1970.

Man charged after estranged wife is found shot dead — weeks after she told a court that he had threatened to 'peel her skin off layer by layer'

A 5-year-old girl reportedly found her mother fatally shot inside their Oregon apartment last weekend — weeks after the woman told a court that her estranged husband threatened to brutally torture her.

Typhoon Wipha hammers Japan, causing mudslides and killing 17 on island

Hardest hit from Typhoon Wipha was Izu Oshima island, which is about 75 miles south of Tokyo. Rescuers found bodies, most of them buried by mudslides, police and town officials said.

Female College of Holy Cross student quits and files suit alleging hoop coach pulled back of her neck 'while barking instructions in her face'

A Manhattan student says she was "verbally, emotionally and physically" abused while playing for the women's college basketball team in Massachusetts.

Detectives name suspect in British girl Madeleine McCann's abduction, but keep it from public

Investigators searching for missing Madeleine McCann now have the name of a possible kidnapper, but have yet to reveal it to the public.

Naked Miami man busted after impaling leg following alleged sexual assault

The suspect, who wasn’t immediately identified, now faces kidnapping and aggravated battery charges in connection to an alleged assault against a female victim.

'Why would you do something so horrible to a little child? You're sick!' Baby Hope's mother recalls her face-to-face encounter with daughter's confessed killer

The mother of “Baby Hope” sat face-to-face with the girl’s confessed killer, who first lied about the homicide — and then tried to shake her down for child care expenses.

Lupica: Over-the-top Bill de Blasio did not act like a front-runner in first NYC mayoral debate

Here was Bill de Blasio, who is way ahead on points, whose only job between now and Nov. 5 is not getting tagged by Joe Lhota, acting like he was the one who needed a knockout.

CONCERT REVIEW No twerk, tongue or foam finger: Gomez a real anti-Miley at Barclays Center

BAGGAGE 'LAME': Man 'shamed' after retrieving suitcase from airport and finding 'I am gay' written in stickers

The Australian man, identified only as Aaron, first tweeted a picture of the red bag Saturday before detailing the embarrassing episode on his blog this week.

'Crime will go up. There's no question': Lhota warns NYC will return to the days of rampant crime and mayhem if de Blasio is elected

The NYC mayoral race took a fierce new turn when Republican Joe Lhota slammed Democrat Bill de Blasio as soft on crime, warning that the the city would be a far more dangerous place if de Blasio wins.

Singer Harry Belafonte sues estate of Martin Luther King Jr. over precious documents he tried to auction off

The King of Calypso claims the late civil rights leader and his wife gave him the items because the two men were close friends.

'He just hit somebody head on, oh no': Tragedy as 20-year-old aspiring model killed after another driver rammed into her SUV in apparent road-rage fury

An aspiring model from Georgia was killed when another driver slammed head-on into her SUV Friday morning. Chelsea Gerrish, 20, who was born in Somers Point, N.J., was the victim of 48-year-old Michael Williams' suspected road rage.

Oops, she did it again! Britney takes the plunge in daring outfit

see it Sleepy sloth seems to sing along to Whitney Houston power ballad 'I Will Always Love You'

This sleepy sloth has become an online sensation — after being caught on camera "singing" along to a Whitney Houston power ballad.

Woman gives birth to son in McDonald's and immediately nicknames him Ronald

Shardonnay Hill, 20, was going to the doctor's for a check-up on Monday morning when — after making a bathroom pit stop at the Lake Wales fast food joint — she went into labor.

Hillary Clinton discusses how she supported Osama bin Laden raid while Vice President Joe Biden did not

Hillary Clinton isn’t wasting any time creating distance between herself and her prospective competition for her party’s 2016 presidential nomination, Vice President Joe Biden.

Cal Ripken's mom, once kidnapped at gunpoint from her Maryland home, targeted in carjacking attempt

A man with a handgun approached 75-year-old Vi Ripken on Tuesday afternoon near NBRS Bank in Aberdeen.

Iranian man to be hanged a second time after surviving execution attempt

Alireza M., 37, a drug offender on death row, has been condemned to hang for a second time after he survived a botched first execution attempt in the hard-line Islamic regime's Bojnord prison last week.

Wanted gunman shoots two cops, sets home ablaze in Memphis

A crazed gunman wanted in two shootings barricaded himself in a house in Tennessee and shot two officers before setting it on fire, police said.

WILL IT BE FLUSHED WITH SUCCESS? Toilet-themed restaurant hits California where you can sit down to a 'bowl' of treats

Toilet cafés are flush with success in Taiwan, so Chinese restaurateur YoYo Li has decided to see if the concept can bowl over American dinners, too. The eatery just opened in California.

THE SIMPLE LIFE: Oregon man ditches stressful life, failed marriage to live in a hillside 'hobbit hole' on $5,000 a year

He’s got no wife, no money, but he’s happy in his “hobbit hole.” Dan Price left behind a stressful life as a photojournalist after his marriage fell apart, and he wound up in a meadow outside Joseph, Ore. He now lives in an underground hutch burrowed into the hillside.

'WE CAN'T LEARN WITHOUT YOU': Students appeal to re-instate high school teacher fired after Playboy photos were exposed

Cristy Nicole Deweese, a high school Spanish teacher in Texas, sparked outrage from students' parents last week when it emerged that she'd featured as "Coed of the Month" in the racy magazine three years ago.

A 'FINE' MESS: Chicago Bears player fined for wearing green shoes in honor of mental health awareness

Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall says he has been fined $10,500 by the NFL for wearing green football shoes in the Oct. 10 game against the New York Giants.

Gonzalez: Half of fast-food households in NYC using welfare and Medicaid, shocking report concludes

More than half of households headed by workers at fast-food chains like McDonald’s and Burger King are forced to rely on Medicaid, food stamps and other federal assistance programs to survive.

Tennessee man accidentally shoots neighbor through floor

A Tennessee man mistakenly shot his neighbor after his gun went off and fired through his apartment floor, police said. David White, 22, was allegedly goofing around with the pistol at his Nashville home at 11 p.m. Sunday when it discharged.

Candice Swanepoel to wear $10M Fantasy Bra for Victoria's Secret

Autos

Colorful art series celebrates the top movie cars from the DeLorean to the Mini Cooper

A series from Spanish artist Jess Prudencio gives some of the most iconic cars in movie history their own poster.

Volvo debuts world's most beautiful electric car charger in Milan

Buying a plug-in has never looked so pretty. At the introduction of the Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid in Milan, Italy, Volvo unveiled what might just be the world's most beautiful electric car charger.

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Sports

Motown is Splitsville! Tigers win Game 4 behind revamped lineup, even ALCS 2-2

Jim Leyland knew he had to take a risk in Game 4 Wednesday night or his Tigers could be facing elimination by Thursday. But not even the gravelly-voiced veteran manager could have predicted this.

Harper: On big stage, Greinke proves he can be a control pitcher

When the Cardinals loaded the bases with no outs in the first inning against Zack Greinke, you could practically hear the commentary all around baseball, to say nothing of Dodger Stadium: “Told you Greinke can’t handle the pressure.”

LeBron startled by hypocrisy of new Nets who bolted Boston

LeBron James, of all people, is pulling the loyalty card on his longtime enemies. A day before his first game against the new-look Nets, James said he was startled by hypocrisy upon learning about the trade that sent Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Jason Terry to Brooklyn.

Myers: Brady's Bunch of no-names keeps chugging along

It’s just about Tom Brady and the no-names these days for the Patriots, which means if the Jets can’t beat New England now, maybe it won’t happen again until Brady retires. The Patriots have been wiped out by injuries, and there’s no sympathy, of course, for a team with big-time hurts, especially a team that has been to five Super Bowls since 2001.

COO of MLB to argue for A-Rod suspension Thursday

Alex Rodriguez’s appeal of his 211-game suspension resumed as attorneys for Major League Baseball presented additional evidence and testimony on Wednesday that they hope will convince arbitrator Fredric Horowitz to uphold the steroid-stained slugger’s unprecedented doping penalty.

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THEY WATCHED AND DID NOTHING: College student says she was raped in plain view just a block from police station, but bystanders just tweeted pictures and joked

A university student photographed while appearing to be engaging in a public sex act near Ohio University's Athens campus tells police she was being raped as fellow students watched and uploaded pictures.

INTO THE WILD: See the amazing shots that received top acclaim from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition

These photos are wild! The winners of this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition were announced on Oct. 15, 2013. Check out all the spectacular shots ...

LiLo shows off new ink, says she's 'feeling good'

¡GRACIAS, AMERICA! One soccer game is better than hundreds of years of diplomacy as Mexico thank U.S. for keeping their World Cup hopes alive

Mexicans pledged their eternal gratitude to the United States Tuesday night after the Stars and Stripes scored two stoppage-time goals to defeat Panama, 3-2, and keep El Tri's World Cup hopes alive.

SEE IT Billboard picture of Obama with Hitler mustache sparks outrage in Indiana town

Residents in Kendallville say the electronic advertisement, installed for two days by the controversial LaRouche Political Action Committee, went "way too far."

Republican congressman denies having 17-minute sex romp in Brooklyn wine bar

Rep. Michael Grimm from Staten Island, who is single, said he didn’t score at The Owl’s Head in Bay Ridge on the Friday preceding the government shutdown two weeks ago.

see it PEEKABOO: Surfer captures image of shark 2 feet below her in water

A California surfer capturing video riding waves got a surprise shot of a shark lurking in the water on Tuesday.

'GROWN MEN BEGAN TO WEEP': The amazing hospital bed salute from a gravely wounded Army Ranger receiving the Purple Heart leaves soldiers speechless

A badly wounded Army Ranger is being hailed as an symbol of American valor after he was pictured saluting his commanding officer from his hospital bed during a Purple Heart ceremony.

SEE IT: Heart-stopping dash cam video captures high speed chase where suspects’ car is involved in TWO train collisions

A high-speed chase in Utah ended when a car fleeing police was struck by a train — and a cop cruiser’s dash cam shows an officer step away from the tracks just before another train slams into the car.

Dig continues for remains of victims at site of 1922 Illinois labor strike massacre

HERRIN, ILLINOIS – Administrators in the southern Illinois city of Herrin have given the go-ahead for more cemetery excavation work intended to find the remains of victims of a violent 1922 labor strike.

Autistic boy suspended from South Carolina middle school for drawing cartoonish picture of bomb

A special needs student was suspended from a South Carolina school for drawing a cartoonish picture of a bomb, according to a report.

Three Long Island men busted for renting car with counterfeit credit cards, licenses and then selling them

Three Long Island men are accused manufacturing phony IDs and using them to rent late-model vehicles, which they then sold for cheap, the Suffolk County District Attorney's office said Wednesday.

EXCLUSIVE Feds launch investigation into death of unarmed National Guardsman shot by NYPD cop on Grand Central Parkway

Federal prosecutors have launched a preliminary investigation into possible civil rights violations in the fatal shooting of an unarmed National Guardsman by an NYPD cop, the Daily News has learned.

Chinese farmer says he amputated his own leg with a hacksaw because he was too poor for surgery

Cash-strapped Zheng Yanliang, 47, says he took matters into his own hands after he started suffering from blood clot complications.

Christina flaunts slimmed-down frame in white-hot pic

Oklahoma WR charged with two counts of indecent exposure

Oklahoma wide receiver David Metoyer has been charged with two counts of indecent exposure and has left the football team. Cleveland County prosecutors filed the charges on Tuesday against Metoyer, 20, a sophomore who is accused of exposing himself to two women.

IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? Kangaroo hops into airport pharmacy in Australia after getting struck by vehicle

So, a kangaroo hops into an airport pharmacy ... no, that isn't a joke, it actually happened. Part of an airport in Melbourne, Australia's second largest city, was put on lockdown when the eastern gray male bounced into the terminal, reported The Australian.

Explosion at Thai shopping center in Phuket causes gigantic fire that could claim dozens of lives — firefighters still battling blaze

A colossal explosion lit up the night sky above Phuket on Wednesday.

Miley strips down, goes future-forward in new video

'He's in our boat!' Man recalls dramatic moment he discovered Boston Marathon bomb suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev hiding in his backyard

The man who found the Boston Marathon bombing suspect hiding in his boat in his backyard says he’s no hero and wants the attention he’s drawn to “fade away.”

SECOND & WRONG: NFL star Adrian Peterson said to have ANOTHER secret love child — a 3-month-old girl born to waitress from popular Minneapolis nightclub

Peterson’s 3-month-old girl is living with her mother, whom Peterson met when she served him as a waitress in the VIP area of Seven, a Minneapolis steakhouse and sushi joint rolled into a nightclub.

Eleanor Catton wins Man Booker Prize for Fiction, making her the youngest to receive the prestigious award

Youth and heft triumphed at Britain's Booker Prize on Tuesday, as 28-year-old New Zealander Eleanor Catton won the fiction award for 'The Luminaries.'

Journalist Glenn Greenwald — who helped break NSA surveillance story — leaves Guardian for 'very substantial new media outlet'

The journalist who helped Edward Snowden reveal the National Security Agency's secret surveillance program is leaving The Guardian.

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Prankster defends bloody driveway decoration of decapitated corpse that results in 911 calls — 'It's Halloween. I don't think it's too far'

Would you dial 911 if this bloody corpse was on a neighbor's driveway? That's what spooked residents in Mustang, Okla., did this week after spotting the battered body lying outside a nearby home.

State trooper and bystander rescue submerged driver

Washington state troopers say motorist Jim Kocker and Trooper Jay Farmer wasted no time in diving into the water and swimming 50 feet out to the vehicle after it crashed through a fence and into an Ellensburg pond Saturday morning.

Editors' Picks

CONFIDENTIAL: Matt Lauer scoops the Coop on Elton John's charity night

Matt Lauer was second choice to Anderson Cooper.

Kim will not get Walk of Fame star: landmark rep

Kanye West’s recent claim that girlfriend Kim Kardashian deserves a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was less that stellar in the eyes of the tourist-magnet’s managers.

It's a hot Runway landing

Fashion rental firm, no ordinary outfit, opens its first store with outpost in Henri Bendel

Keeping 'White Collar' light

Most New York cop shows hang out in dirty alleys and regularly send the bad guys fleeing down tangles of fire escapes.

NBC looks for a new ground of 'Music'

“The Sound of Music” has yet to find a theater to host the landmark Dec. 5 broadcast.

Character actor Ed Lauter dies aged 74

Lauter died of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer most commonly caused by asbestos exposure.

Kate Hudson dishes about dancing with ‘DWTS’ pro Derek Hough

Kate Hudson is looking slim, fit and beautiful on the November cover of Shape magazine.

Jenni Rivera’s oldest daughter denies affair with stepdad

Janney (Chiquis) Marin said she doesn't understand how the rumor began.

Kenan Thompson blames 'SNL's' lack of ethnic diversity on weak talent pool

The 35-year-old has vowed to no longer play black female characters on the long-running sketch comedy series.

Mike Myers, wife expecting second child

Myers, 50, and wife Kelly Tisdale, 36, are expecting their second child.

EXCLUSIVE Beyoncé readies top-secret album to steal Katy Perry's thunder

Queen Bey plans to knock other pop stars out of the spotlight with new top-secret music she recorded.

Celebrities get spooky at the pumpkin patch

Halloween is creeping around the corner and pumpkin patches have become a celebrity hotspot this season.

'Blurred Lines' beauty Emily Ratajkowski goes topless in GQ

Been naughty? These stars have!

ROCK ON! Nirvana leads nominees for Hall of Fame

The seminal grunge group is a part of a diverse pack of first-time nominees.

SEE IT Zac Efron strips in 'Awkward' movie trailer

The former Disney star is in a very revealing role.

Oreos as addictive as cocaine, scientists say

That sugar high you experience after noshing on Oreos may be more literal than you think.

Nina Dobrev, Derek Hough split: report

Over already? Nina Dobrev and Derek Hough have reportedly called it quits, according to Us Weekly.

Jamie Foxx shoots down rumors of romance with Katie Holmes

Jamie Foxx denies rumors linking him to Katie Holmes.

Kerry Washington to host ‘SNL’ in November

The Emmy-nominated screen star will host the late-night comedy show on November 2.

Mischa Barton opens up about her 'full-on breakdown'

Mischa Barton has opened up about her rise and fall from fame.

Katy Perry is the stunning new COVERGIRL

The pop star shared the news on Twitter.

Sizzling swimsuit model snags hot Flatiron digs

Stunning swimsuit model Julie Henderson has just bought a two-bedroom condo at 141 Fifth Ave.

Narrow tower higher than Empire State Building wins city approval

The 1,350-foot tower won approval by NYC brass.

Oprah takes control of Lindsay Lohan's post-rehab life

Confidenti@l's Marianne Garvey dishes on VH1's 'The Gossip Table.'

Painter creates works of art entirely out of chocolate

Artist Sid Chidiac has created edible portraits of some of the world's most famous figures using only chocolate.

Freida Pinto strips in Bruno Mars in ‘Gorilla’ music video

It's 'Millionaire Slumdogs' Freida Pinto like you've never seen her before.

Kris scores $749K for Kim's $2M blinged-out engagement ring

Kim Kardashian's hoopster ex-hubby just scored a basket of cash.

Kendrick Lamar calls out Drake during BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher

Rap's current most competitive emcee took another swipe at pretty much everyone else in the industry during BET's highly anticipated Hip Hop Awards Cypher segment.

Donald Glover uses hotel stationary to post very disturbing Instagram rant

The 30-year-old actor explained his departure from NBC show "Community" in a series of candid notes.

Sony's new Tap 11 tablet PC, Flip laptop

Sony announced the pricing and availability for what just may be the most intriguing item in its holiday lineup.

Paula Patton's BIG claim about Robin Thicke’s manhood

Robin Thicke lives up to his name according to wife Paula Patton.

Barbara's backing Jenny, says rep for 'The View'

Barbara Walters is slamming a report that she is unhappy with Jenny McCarthy.

‘Happy Gilmore’ actor charged with DWI in North Carolina

Actor Christopher McDonald was reportedly arrested for driving while intoxicated in North Carolina.

photos Ivanka Trump introduces baby Joe

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Bacon is bad for sperm: study

New research from the Harvard School of Public Health shows men who eat lots of processed meats have poorer quality sperm than those who don’t.

Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer TV's highest-paid actors: report

The stars of the CBS comedy "Two and a Half Men," earnings top$20 million each, Forbes magazine reported.

Maria Menounos gives tips on keeping trim... from a BOG

The EXTRA host gives realistic tips for how to indulge without packing on the pounds.

TV REVIEW 'Burton and Taylor'

The story of Liz and Dick made a rollicking good celebrity story 30 years ago.

TV REVIEW 'Schooled: The Price of College Sports'

“Schooled” makes a strong case that we should regard college players the way we regard exploited migrant farmworkers.

HOPPY HOUR! Beer is the new wine as premium brews win new respect

Fancy beers in oversize bottles are the hottest items on drink lists at swank restaurants and bars across the city.

Ways to appreciate your supervisor on National Boss Day

Try these 'gift' ideas to impress your boss — and as an added bonus, benefit your own career:

THEATER REVIEW ‘The Model Apartment'

The space is cramped. But Max and Lola have bigger things to worry about than square footage.

Lara Stone latest L'Oréal ambassador

The Dutch supermodel has joined the ranks of beauty icons representing L'Oréal.

Judge orders review of Casey Kasem's prognosis by independent doctor

Casey Kasem showed no signs of elder abuse during a recent search of his "nude" body, a lawyer for wife Jean Kasem said Tuesday.

Who wore it better? Kim and Jennifer in fashion face off

It's a star's worst nightmare: Someone else is wearing the exact same dress ... and they look better in it!

Kate Winslet pokes fun of herself in Vogue video

Kate Winslet found time to laugh at herself during recent Vogue shoot.

Hollywood writes true toy story for Astoria entrepreneur

“We want to raise the next generation with math and creativity,” Tom Sebazco, creator of Eni Puzzle, said.

Is Jenny getting axed from 'The View'?

The newest addition to 'The View' is uninviting to viewers due to her bold personality: report.

Jake Gyllenhaal reveals dramatic weight loss

Jake Gyllenhaal has gone from beefcake to barely there, thanks to weight loss for his upcoming film 'Nightcrawler.'

Barbara's backing Jenny, says rep for 'The View'

Barbara Walters and the rest of the “View” crew are slamming a Radar report.

Tina Fey, Amy Poehler to host Globes until 2015

America’s favorite Golden Girls will be back for two more years.

Natalie Portman on impending move to Paris: 'I freaked'

The actress, 32, is married to French dancer Benjamin Millepied.

STARS ON THE SUBWAY!

Stars or straphangers? See which A-list celebs were spotted taking the subway.

Justin Bieber's new video features Great Wall of China

So that's what Justin the pop star was doing there.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt denies he's in talks for 'Ant-Man'

Marvel is zeroing on a couple of big names to fill the boots of its tiniest hero.

Heavenly 'Angel' Rosie wears just a robe in sexy selfie

Huntington-Whiteley tweeted a very provocative selfie.

Charles Hunnam quit 'Fifty Shades' to avoid R-Pattz treatment: report

Hunnam, the British 'Sons of Anarchy' star reportedly dropped out of his role in the film due to his busy TV schedule.

EXCLUSIVE Who will replace 'Katie' if she does pull the plug?

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A Nielsen investigation has backed up the ratings for Megyn Kelly’s new Fox News Channel show.

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Michael Fassbender: Fame made talking to girls easier

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Kim K. reveals how she lost her post-baby weight

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'Batman: Arkham Origins' will bring a new villain into the series.

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We all know Rihanna is a good girl gone bad, but sometimes the Barbadian beauty goes above and beyond her usual naughtiness. Becoming quite the oversharer, the singer has no problem baring almost all for the world to see. Do you think Rihanna's still red hot or has she completely burned out? From risque photo shoots to wearing nothing but body paint, check out the sexy singer's most Rated R moments.

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Oklahoma wide receiver David Metoyer has been charged with two counts of indecent exposure and has left the football team. Cleveland County prosecutors filed the charges on Tuesday against Metoyer, 20, a sophomore who is accused of exposing himself to two women.

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New Jersey authorities say former NFL player Irving Fryar has been indicted on theft charges. Acting Attorney General John Hoffman announced Wednesday that Fryar and his mother, Allene McGhee, are charged with conspiring to steal more than $690,000.

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A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press the NFL has fined Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh $31,500 for a hit on Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden. The person spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the fine had not been announced.

Mavs owner beats insider trading charges

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