MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

EXCLUSIVE: Fraudulent photos of Florida mom used in hundreds of bogus Match.com profiles led to man's suicide, model claims

Yuliana Avalos (center), 31, told the Daily News she was stunned to learn in 2010 that photographs from her travel blog and modeling site had been posted on Match.com and used as bait in a catfishing scam that reeled in Al Circelli (left) of Yonkers. read full story »

Israel, Republicans rail against Iran nuclear deal, saying world leaders were victims of 'deception' in breakthrough pact

President Obama has led an effort toward a diplomatic path on resolving differences over Iran's nuclear program, now a deal will result in a peaceful solution, enhanced inspections and a paring of economic restrictions — but still others express their distrust toward President Hassan Rouhani (inset).

American teenage hit man — who's linked to FOUR beheadings for Mexican drug gangs — to be released from juvenile prison

Mexican authorities are trying to deport Edgar Jimenez Lugo, who was born in San Diego, Calif., when his prison sentence ends on Dec. 3, according to a report.

Pakistani airline pilot who was FOUR TIMES over the drink-fly limit before flight sentenced to prison

Irfan Faiz was arrested in cockpit of flight bound for Islamabad with 156 people on board.

Georgia man accidentally shoots girlfriend on hunting trip after mistaking her for a deer

A Georgia woman decided to surprise her boyfriend on an impromptu hunting trip and was accidentally shot in the leg after being mistaken for a deer.

President Karzai won't sign U.S. security deal immediately — even after Afghan leaders say it should be signed by year's end

An Afghan assembly has called on President Hamid Karzai to sign a security deal with the United States by the end of the year, but Karzai said he would exercise patience in acting on the agreement.

'The Voice' pits N.J. friends at odds

Manny Pacquiao wins one for the Philippines in defeat of Brandon Rios to secure international title

Manny Pacquiao defeated Brandon Rios by unanimous decision Sunday, returning to his winning ways and giving back a victory to his typhoon-stricken home country.

Lupica: Tom Coughlin acts as same old coach without phoniness as Giants rachet up for Cowboys showdown

This was before the Monday night game against the Vikings when the Giants were 0-6, and somebody asked Tom Coughlin what his reaction was when asked about Coughlin possibly benching Eli Manning.

Latvian president calls supermarket collapse that killed 54 'murder' and demands quick investigation

A massive third section of the roof at a Latvian supermarket where at least 54 people were killed fell Saturday as emergency workers searched nearby rubble for more victims.

4 dead as powerful storm slams West with heavy rain, high winds and snow

The Western U.S. has been drenched by a powerful storm system that blasted several states and has led to four deaths.

EXCLUSIVE NYCHA executive vows to fix 150 Brooklyn apartments by the time Santa arrives as bitter cold sets to grip city

If the Housing Authority follows through on an unusual promise made last week — to have repair requests at 150 Brooklyn apartments cleared by Christmas Day — heat will be restored to families.

IT WAS HIM: Wife of Brooklyn man, 72, IDs drunk homeless man as perp who shoved husband onto A train tracks

A 72-year-old straphanger was clinging to life Friday after a drunken homeless man shoved him off a train platform onto the subway roadbed, officials said.

Seven arson suspects were looking for GHOSTS when they set massive New Orleans plantation fire: authorities

Seven suspects, all between the ages of 17 and 31, decided to enter the 160-year-old house and — allegedly under the influence of alcohol and marijuana — search for ghosts in the mythical structure.

WEB OF DANGER: Pennsylvania woman finds live black widow spider in store-bought grapes

Yvonne Whalen said she was rinsing and eating the fruit on Thursday when she found what an expert said was a dangerous black widow spider.

VIDEO Screaming passenger forcibly removed from Atlanta flight after shouting about a bomb

An airplane passenger who went berserk and started screaming that he would blow up the jet was forcibly removed from a Spirit Airlines flight in Atlanta on Friday morning.

Boeing urges carriers to avoid flying Dreamliner planes near high-level thunderstorms in engine icing warning

Boeing advised airlines on Friday about a risk of engine icing problems on its new 747-8 and 787 Dreamliner planes with engines made by General Electric.

Miley 'really shaken up' after birthday eve burglary

Madden: A-Rod should study baseball's labor history after calling his arbitration hearing a 'farce'

It’s too bad Alex Rodriguez doesn’t have MLB’s first labor boss, Marvin Miller, to consult with, since it was Miller who guaranteed A-Rod’s right to arbitration hearing.

Barneys, Macy’s among stores urged to create racial profiling task force — or else, civil rights leaders warn

Rev. Al Sharpton took a hard line against Mark Lee, CEO of Barneys New York, and other retail executives on security policy, threatening to divert holiday spending away from the major brands.

SEE 'Breaking Bad' stars read the finale for first time

More trouble? Obama administration issues new deadlines on Obamacare coverage and 2014 signup

The Obama administration delayed two signup deadlines for Obamacare Friday in another acknowledgment of the botched launch of the health-insurance law.

Video expert finds surveillance footage ‘highly suspicious’ in death of Georgia teen Kendrick Johnson

A video expert has examined hours of video provided by the Lowndes County school district, saying that crucial footage that would have explained the teen’s untimely death was missing from the recording.

Washington D.C. mayor proposes $10 minimum wage

District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray said Friday he supports increasing the city's minimum wage to $10 an hour, setting up a possible showdown with the D.C. Council over pay for low-wage workers.

Italian couple sentenced to three months in prison for making love in front of police station

But it wasn't officers who caught the couple from Rome, rather an eagle-eyed elderly woman resident who spotted the pair succumbing to their urges.

SMELLS LIKE A WINNER: Company creates KFC scented candles

An enterprising company has come up with the takeaway scented candle after frying chicken in wax and then seasoning according to the Colonel's recipe.

Clock ticks on authority for Guantanamo as terror suspects remain in limbo

A persistent knock came from inside the heavy, locked cell door. A young U.S. Army guard strode over and leaned in to hear the detainee through a shatterproof window.

'All we do is work work work': Six-year-old complains to congressman about working too hard — and he responds

Kindergarten was so much easier. First grade proved too much for the small shoulders of 6-year-old Sophie Mullens.

TSA agent killed in LAX shooting was riddled with 12 bullets, autopsy concludes

The report released Friday by the LA County coroner's office said Transportation Security Administration Officer Gerardo Hernandez, pictured, had 40 bullet fragments in his body that were sent to the FBI.

Obama WORSE than crack Mayor Ford? Toronto mayor leads President in favorability poll despite admitting to using drugs in office

Smoking crack cocaine has done less to harm Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's reputation than the failed Obamacare website rollout has done to President Obama's job approval rating.

Cops find 8-foot-python, along with $35,000 worth of pot, during raid of notorious Harlem drug den

Cops began an investigation in April after neighbors complained about the seven-days-a-week pot dealing operation out of the basement of the E. 124th St. brownstone.

New York Yankees to sign catcher Brian McCann to five-year, $85 million deal

McCann has been one of the Yankees’ primary targets this winter and his agent, BB Abbott, told the Daily News earlier this month that the Bronx was 'certainly a place that is on Brian’s radar.'

Texas cheerleading coach accused of sexually assaulting teen girl on three occasions

DeVincent Phillips, 40, who is the owner of Xcel Athletics in Katy according to its website, was arrested Thursday following the disturbing allegations first reported to police in late October.

Army colonel in promo controversy withdraws from gender study

Pentagon officials Friday said an Army colonel who wrote an internal email suggesting photos of attractive women should be avoided in promotional materials has stepped down from gender study.

Newspaper delivery driver finds teddy bear on the roadside only to find it was an IED BOMB

A North Carolina newspaper deliveryman picked up a cuddly toy sitting in a roadway, only to discover later it was a teddy bomb — but was glad he got it instead of a neighborhood child.

Teen once accused of bullying Rebecca Sedwick to her death now wants to spread anti-bullying message

One of the teens cleared of bullying a 12-year-old girl to her suicide now wants to become anti-bullying advocate. “I want to start a campaign — help kids stop bullying,” said Katelyn Roman, 13, on CNN Friday.

Lady Gaga dishes on her 'weirdo' boyfriend

California man convicted of killing ex-girlfriend’s dad, sister in plan to get back together with her

A jury found Iftekhar Murtaza, 29, guilty of two counts of murder, one count of attempted murder and one count of conspiracy in twisted attempt to reconcile with his ex-girlfriend.

Secretary Kerry heads to Geneva to negotiate nuclear program with Iran during international summit

Negotiators have been working since Wednesday to find language acceptable to Iran and its six negotiating partners — the U.S., Russia, China, France, Britain and Germany — Kerry hopes to close in on a deal.

Taylor Swift listed as next of kin by pilot, a convicted felon, in fatal plane crash – but she doesn't know him

The mystery deepens surrounding the crash of a small plane at Nashville Airport three weeks ago -- a single-engine Cessna that strayed hundreds of miles from its listed flight.

Kanye takes a break from tour to get dinner with his girls

IT'S 1849 ALL OVER AGAIN! Asteroid miners preparing for gold rush in space

Within the next three years, asteroid miners hope to send prospecting missions to space, looking for valuable chunks of platinum, gold, and other metals.

S&P 500 stocks soar to a high above 1,800

U.S. stocks rose on Friday, led by health care stocks, putting the Dow and S&P 500 on track for a seventh straight week of gains.

Duke Energy will pay $1 million for killing 14 golden eagles at Wyoming wind farms

In a settlement announced Friday, Duke Energy will pay $1 million for killing 14 golden eagles over the past three years at two Wyoming wind farms.

Missing mom found dead in upstate New York the day after her husband, two sons found dead of gunshot wounds

A woman has been found dead Friday in upstate New York the day after she was reported missing and her two young sons and husband were found dead of shotgun blasts in Dutchess County.

Religious mobile apps changing the faith-based landscape in America

Need a quick dose of enlightenment? There are several apps for that. A growing number of faith-based apps are being designed to feed users’ spirituality on the go.

German banking intern died of natural causes after working 72 hours straight: coroner

A 21-year-old Bank of America Merrill Lynch intern whose death prompted the bank to review working conditions for junior employees died of natural causes, an inquest found on Friday.

Man stabbed outside JFK Airport terminal while trying to break up cabbie scuffle

The victim told investigators that he was in a parking area outside Terminal 8 at about 4:30 p.m. when the unidentified assailant and another man started arguing, a source said.

American tourist dies after 'drunkenly jumping' into freezing cold Spanish river

The unidentified 20-year-old and two pals jumped off the San Telmo bridge into Seville’s Guadalquivir river. His fellow travelers went into hypothermic shock.

Elderly man sentenced to death in decades-old Northern California murders of prostitutes

Marin County Superior Court Judge Andrew Sweet called 79-year-old Joseph Naso an “evil and disturbed man” as he issued the sentence on Friday, more than 60 years after his killing spree began.

THIS CHEESE STANDS ALONE: Scientists make dairy product using bacteria from the human body

Scientists have created a collection of cheeses using bacteria from the feet, mouths and belly buttons of artists, writers and even cheesemakers.

SEE IT: Amazing time-lapse video of NYC marathon released

The MTA time-lapse video captures NYC Marathon's triumphant 2013 comeback after Hurricane Sandy washed out 2012 race.

600K baby monitors recalled after two infant deaths

Angelcare Monitors Inc. has issued a recall for 600,000 Angelcare Movement and Sound Monitors with Sensor Pads following the strangulation deaths of two babies who became entangled in the cord.

Massachusetts chemist who faked drug test results sentenced to 5 years behind bars

A chemist at a Massachusetts drug lab who admitted faking test results in criminal cases pleaded guilty Friday to obstruction of justice, perjury and tampering with evidence in a scandal that has jeopardized thousands of convictions.

Whitney Port shows off engagement ring

Pakistan doctor who helped CIA find Osama bin Laden charged with murder

A Pakistani doctor who helped the CIA find Osama bin Laden has been charged with murder over a 2006 surgery he performed, his lawyer said Friday.

Sports

Hot stove rumblings have Cano paying a visit to Detroit

The Detroit Tigers just added a big-name second baseman in a blockbuster trade for Ian Kinsler, but were they courting mega free agent Robinson Cano just a few days later, too? There were Internet rumblings Friday that Cano spent the day in Detroit, though it was never confirmed.

Bulls star Rose out indefinitely, needs surgery for torn cartilage in knee

Chicago Bulls superstar point guard Derrick Rose is out indefinitely because of torn cartilage in his right knee that will require surgery, the team said Saturday. The former MVP has a medial meniscus tear. The timetable for his return was not immediately clear.

End Zone: After making millions on Wall St., Joe Moglia returns to his true love...coaching

You are worth hundreds of millions of dollars. You play poker with your friend, Warren Buffett. You are an immigrant’s son from Dyckman St., a kid who grew up working at your father’s little produce stand on W. 181st St.

No. 11 Oklahoma St. destroys No. 3 Baylor's BCS title hopes in 49-17 rout

Clint Chelf put Oklahoma State well within reach of a Big 12 Conference championship, dooming Baylor’s national title aspirations in the process.

Kim Kardashian leaves little to the imagination in see-through shirt…

…as Kendall takes a tip from her sis and bares her assets in sheer top

'REALLY PAINFUL': California dad shocked to learn Google Maps shows picture of his murdered son

A California dad was horrified to find how easy it was to find an image of his teenage son’s body four years after he was killed — all he had to do was search Google Maps.

watch Tom Brady drops F-Bomb on national television after Patriots 24-20 loss to Carolina Panthers

Following the 24-20 loss, Brady dropped an F-bomb on national TV as ESPN cameras picked up his audio while he complained to referee Clete Blakeman.

George Zimmerman charged with assaulting girlfriend and served with divorce papers on same day

The only consolation for Zimmerman is that a Florida judge allowed the notorious former neighborhood watchman to be freed on $9,000 bail.

photos As Oxford Dictionaries name 'selfie' the Word of the Year, check out the best selfies of all time

The word "selfie" has officially been declared Word of the Year by Oxford Dictionaries and we're celebrating the only way we know how.

Autos

Ford Mustang to launch worldwide for first time

Ford Motor Co is preparing to launch its Mustang coupe overseas for the first time, betting that the romance of the iconic American car will draw more consumers to its showrooms outside the United States.

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'Angel' Candice sizzles in the sand at St. Bart's

'Shop-and-frisk' forum held amid Barneys, Macy’s racial profiling scandal

Civil rights advocates kicked off a tense “shop-and-frisk” forum Friday with a stern warning to top department store execs to take their concerns seriously ahead of the holiday shopping season.

Oklahoma City bomb scare was only a burrito: authorities

A burrito caused a minor scare at an Oklahoma City police briefing station after a man brought the foil-wrapped object in for analysis.

Florida man allegedly attacked pregnant sister during fight over chicken nuggets

Kareem Gordon, 28, allegedly pounced his 25-year-old sister, who was four months pregnant, after he saw her eating the fast food treat inside their mother's Orlando home, according to a report.

One in 10 American children has received ADHD diagnosis: CDC

The number of U.S. children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder continues to rise but may be leveling off a bit, a new survey shows.

Dozens of media organizations protest White House press access limits

Dozens of leading news organizations are protesting to the White House against restrictions that sometimes keep journalists from taking pictures and video of Obama performing official duties.

McDonald's blasts classical music to scare off loitering youth in Sydney

Beethoven, Bach and Brahms are being blasted out into an Australian McDonald's parking lot in a desperate bid to stop teens from loitering.

GRUESOME DEATH MYSTERY: Georgia man's body found without ORGANS

Family of a missing 24-year-old Georgia man whose body was found without any of its organs in a California desert say that after two heartbreaking months they are still without answers on what happened.

'I hate you all': Student, 14, leaves chilling note to accusers of rape, murder of beloved Mass. teacher

Other details in the murder of 24-year-old Colleen Ritzer include that her alleged killer brought a box cutter, mask, gloves and several changes of clothing to Danvers High School on the day of the crime.

Trust us: Federal government urges judge not to pull plug on massive phone data collection program

Lawyers for the government told a federal judge on Friday that he should defer to "national security experts" and refuse to pull the plug on the NSA's controversial phone data collection program.

Couples who drink together stay together, study finds – for better or for worse

Science has some good marital advice your mother never gave you: Marry someone who drinks as much as you do.

How Sarah wooed Jimmy: You're fat and have no charm

Bieber jumps off a cliff and hangs with mystery gal in Hawaii

CRIME OF PASSION: High school football standout stabs older lover to death with steak knife, cops say

Tarence Mitchell, 18, reportedly stabbed Ronald Taylor Jr., 27, five times with a steak knife — including at least once in the back — during an argument Thursday night in Bloomfield.

Starbucks baristas must split tips with supervisors: court

Star-bucks are meant to be shared. Starbucks coffee servers must split their tips with shift supervisors, a three-judge federal appeals court panel said Thursday, upholding a lower court ruling handed down in 2011.

George is a 'ticking time-bomb': Shellie Zimmerman blasts estranged husband in explosive new interview — describes him as a 'pacing lion'

Shellie Zimmerman says her estranged husband George Zimmerman is acting “like a ticking time-bomb.”

British wife who turned down hubby's $485 million gets just $32 million, calls ruling 'a disgrace'

Michelle Young, 49, was awarded half her estranged husband Scot Young's assets after a high court found he'd hidden some $64 million from her, according to a report.

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Beckham's clothes sell for 3 times the price on eBay — aiding typhoon victims

Dog eats homework, a candy volcano – and then gets sick from metal pins

This dog really did eat the homework. But Reggie's devouring of a candy-covered volcano almost ended in tragedy after he also wolfed down the 50 metal pins that were holding it together.

CLINGING TO LIFE: Three young kids are still alive and two are dead after they were underwater for up to 45 MINUTES when their car plunged into frigid Minnesota pond

Marion Guerrido, 23, crashed her car into the pond in St. Louis Park, just outside Minneapolis - killing her son, 7-year-old Alarious Coleman-Guerrido, and her boyfriend's 5-year-old daughter, Zenavia Rennie.

Three dead when man dancing to 'Gangnam Style' at a reception in Yemen fires his machine gun in the air to celebrate

A man dancing to “Gangnam Style” at a Yemeni wedding party killed three people when he tried to fire his AK-47 in the air and accidentally sprayed the group with bullets. Cellphone video posted by Live Leak shows men and young boys dancing to the hit song by South Korean pop star Psy.

THE ULTIMATE GETAWAYS: National Geographic Traveler magazine rounds up its top MUST-SEE travel destinations in the world from Colorado to Cape Verde

Suffering from a serious case of wanderlust? National Geographic Traveler magazine has you covered. The travel glossy has released its Best Trips 2014 list, a top 20 roundup of must-see places to visit in the upcoming year.

Editors' Picks

Murdoch ex Deng possibly cheated with Tony Blair

Is Wendi Deng getting too close to ex-British PM Tony Blair the reason for Murdoch's icy turn?

WATCH Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul read 'Breaking Bad' finale for first time

The series stars were just as surprised by the ending of the series as you were.

Katie prepping ABC News exit for Yahoo!

Katie Couric is closer to joining Yahoo! for interview show.

PHOTOS Pirelli Calendar celebrates 50 years

The calendar is marking 50 years by publishing never-before-seen pics by famed photog Helmut Newton.

PHOTOS Check out the best celeb photos of the week

See what all the stars were up to this week ...

Adele goes makeup-free with adorable son Angelo

In Hollywood, it seems celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts and mohawks the next.

WATCH Jennifer Lawrence ribs Jon Stewart on 'The Daily Show'

Lawrence, 23, teased Stewart about his off-the-cuff interviewing style.

'Mermaid' Benson is back with in-depth role on 'Sofia'

Jodi Benson, the voice behind “The Little Mermaid” is reprising her iconic role on “Sofia the First.”

Teen overcomes SEVERE spine deformity to become fashion model

A British teenager who was bullied as a child after an agonizing spine condition left her with a hunched back and a severe limp has had the last laugh — after landing a job as a catwalk model.

SEE IT 'Girls' season 3 trailer debuts

Hannah Horvath is back, and she's awkward as ever.

BUSTED BEAUTY: Miss Italia finalist arrested for cocaine trafficking

A Miss Italia beauty queen was busted as part of an alleged international cocaine trafficking ring, police said. Samantha Scarlino, 32, was detained in a Milan hotel this week after being accused of delivering cash from Italy to drug cartel bosses in Peru.

Eva Longoria strips down for Elle

Even Eva Longoria gets body conscience from time to time. The 38-year-old actress covered the December issue of Elle Spain wearing nothing but Swarovski crystals to cover up her lady bits and admitted to the mag she "feared being so naked" for the photo op.

Carmen Electra takes it off for sexy calendar shoot

There's still a few months to go before the new year, but you can get a sizzling sneak peek at Carmen Electra's upcoming 2014 calendar right here ...

Maybe he was tired of Walken

The actor gave a few fans a thrill as he took them up on their offer of a ride in NYC.

Egypt's 'Indiana Jones' bans Beyoncé from Pyramids

The singer once kept renowned archaeologist Zahi Hawass waiting, he has revealed.

Clint Eastwood's daughter weds Jonah Hill's brother

The famous faces are now related by marriage, thanks to the union of Francesca Eastwood Jordan Feldstein

Writer campaigns for a kidney donor teacher

Best-selling author Brad Meltzer is hoping to end up writing the happiest ending of his career.

2015 shaping up for blockbuster sequels

The list of big releases is growing, but industry experts say not all of them can be box office hits.

Karl Lagerfeld updates iconic watches

The celebrity couturier's brand is presenting a brand new watch collection for the Spring 2014 season.

Famed producer admits to secret agent double life

Arnon Milchan is breaking his silence on his secret role in a real-life espionage thriller.

Simon Cowell wants to name his son Simon

The X Factor judge is hoping that his new baby is going to take after him, at least by name.

PHOTOS A touch of glass

See the best holiday displays at NYC's department stores — and an EXCLUSIVE look at Macy's windows.

Picture this! Jets QB Sanchez in cornrows

Mark Sanchez continues to make noise off the field – with this hairstyle.

Lamar Odom appears incoherent as he raps about Khloe in leaked video

Lamar Odom’s attempt at rapping was not exactly a good one.

20 questions about the next-gen console era

It’s finally here. The next generation of consoles officially arrived Friday at midnight.

Facebook app gives users a place to grieve

Family and friends of a deceased Facebook user are left with a silent page that may use as a memorial.

The Situation under federal investigation

The probe centers on the 'Jersey Shore' star's businesses.

Doug Dorst talks penning J.J. Abrams' concept novel

His involvement with “S.,” a covert novel and brainchild of J.J. Abrams, began with a cryptic phone call

Jimmy Fallon to host 'SNL' on Dec. 21

Justin Timberlake will be the musical guest.

Josh Brolin checks himself into rehab for substance abuse: report

Brolin may be MIA from the red carpet circuit.

Why hangovers are worse after you hit 40

'All of the effects of alcohol are sort of amplified with age'

Solange Knowles announces Brazil-inspired collection for Puma

Puma has named Solange Knowles as its new art director and creative consultant.

Pharrell Williams launches 24-hour 'Happy' music video

The video features celebrities lip-synching along to his new single.

photos Jessica Lowndes flaunts teeny new bikini

Celebrities have no problem oversharing their luxurious lives on Twitter.

Leonardo DiCaprio donates $3M to help save tigers in Nepal

The initiative aims to double the number of tigers in Nepal by 2022.

Biopic about J.R.R. Tolkien in the works

Fox Searchlight to tackle British author whose real life was exciting as his books.

Google doodle celebrates 'Doctor Who' 50th anniversary

The doodle doubles as an 8-bit video game.

CONFIDENTI@L Booker Melissa Lonner is on the way out at 'Today'

The show won’t bring fiery entertainment booker back when her contract expires.

'Care Bear' state of mind: Artist unveils Jay Z statue

Jay Z has a supporter in sculptor Daniel Edwards.

Sassy Sarah Silverman back to standup roots in HBO 'Miracles'

The comedian touches on issues like science, truama and aging breasts

Hugh Jackman reveals skin cancer scare

The Australian star was reminded of his mortality.

The skyline stars of NYC

Charles Gwathmey and Robert Siegel loved brash geometric buildings, sharp angles and swooping curves.

Dina Lohan must undergo treatment

Before she can fully get into the holiday spirit, she must first undergo a court-ordered treatment evaluation.

How will Melissa explain this serious beauty blunder?

Melissa Joan Hart suffers red carpet beauty blunder, sports white blotchy face powder.

Will Smith, Margot Robbie step out together

The co-stars stepped out in Buenos Aires, Argentina for a photo call relating to their film "Focus."

VIDEO Improv group recreates 'Harry Potter' in Penn Station

Harry Potter visited New York for a day, thanks to comedy collective Improv Everywhere.

Unexpected duo: Kendall Jenner, Harry Styles spotted on date

Is this the best couple ever?

The Doctor is in

David Bradley remembers the beginning of “Doctor Who” and William Hartnell, who played the first Doctor.

Marsden and Jones' paternity joke

January Jones may never tell who the father of her son Xander is, but she will joke about it.

Haute couture or hot mess? Gaga covers herself in moss for new video

It's likely the wardrobe budget wasn't very high.

UFC makes a case for legalizing MMA in NY

Fighters Lorenzo Fertitta and Chris Weidman ripped Assembly speaker Sheldon Silver at press conference.

Are races like Tough Mudder safe?

Scientists investigate as more and more people are turning up at the ER with serious injuries

PHOTOS Out of the barn, in the nude

A youth club in England called the Bedfordshire Young Farmers created a charity calendar -- naked.

MOVIE REVIEW 'Bettie Page Reveals All'

The title of Mark Mori’s reverential biography is inaccurate, but perhaps that’s only appropriate.

Rosie Photoshops arms, stomach

Rosie O'Donnell wasn't shy about admitting she altered a paparazzi photo taken of her at the beach.

MOVIE REVIEW 'Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?'

Michel Gondry, director of “Eternal Sunshine,” joins heads with philosopher Noam Chomsky.

ASOS to restock Sasha Obama sweater

The unicorn sweater flew off the shelves after it was spotted on the President’s youngest daughter.

PHOTOS Best celebrity Twitpics

We know Hollywood is Twitter-happy, so we've rounded up the hottest, cutest, funniest and wackiest.

PHOTOS Angels descend on St. Barts

The Victoria's Secret Angels landed at St. Barts doing what they do best, posing in next to nothing.

Baldwin professes his love to a man

The actor tried to ease backlash after he berated a photographer with what sounded like a gay slur.

Madonna tops Forbes list of highest-paid musicians

The "Material Girl" still has it. Madonna easily surpassed singer Lady Gaga and veteran rockers Bon Jovi as the highest-paid musician in 2013, Forbes said on Tuesday.

Palin cancels 'Today' interview over MSNBC jab

Sarah Palin has canceled an interview with Matt Lauer after an insult from Martin Bashir.

SEE IT Frog species is no more

Frog named after Charles Darwin has gone extinct because of a amphibian skin disease, scientists say.

Hawke goes for the crown with 'Macbeth'

Ethan Hawke is anticipating scrutiny as he tackles Shakespeare on stage.

The McRib won't be available nationally this year

The company will offer the seasonal sandwich regionally. The unusually shaped patty is designed to look like there are bones inside.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's matching style

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are the perfect match -- especially when it comes to their clothing.

PHOTOS Obama awards the Medal of Freedom

President Obama awarded the 2013 award to famous faces like Oprah, Bill Clinton and Sally Ride.

Monty Python announces plans for reunion show

The Monty Python gang is coming back for a reunion show at London’s 02 arena in July. John Cleese said Thursday the London show is planned as a single event but that further engagements are possible.

No Ford in Toronto TV's future

Just a day after it debuted, “Ford Nation” — featuring embattled Rob Ford and his brother — has been axed.

Jason Statham: Stuntmen deserve Academy Awards

Statham's greatest stunt may have been drawing attention to the real heroes of the action genre.

Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy sings ode to Rob Ford

Rob Ford may be having a rough month, but he can always count on one supporter: Ron Burgundy. Will Ferrell appeared on "Conan" Wednesday night as "Anchorman 2" character Burgundy, and voiced his support for the beleaguered Toronto mayor.

Aaron Carter declares bankruptcy: report

Life is no longer a party for Aaron Carter. The faded pop star, who once sang about beating Shaq, apparently had no similar game-plan to overcome his debtors and filed for bankruptcy, TMZ reported.

Forget Adam! See OUR list of the 'Sexiest Men Alive'

We think a few other Hollywood hunks were perhaps more deserving of the title.

TV REVIEW 'Bill Cosby: Far From Finished'

Watching Bill Cosby do a standup comedy show, or in this case a sitdown, gets real comfortable real fast.

Old iPhones find new lives as jewelry, furniture

Twice Used is an initiative to create everyday objects (jewelry, photo frames, tables, wall clocks, etc.) from broken or discarded iPhones.

Men's bedroom woes linked to surprising hormone

While the hormone prolactin is normally associated with stimulating breast milk production in women, a new study finds that it's also a major culprit in sexual problems in men.

Barack Obama awards 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom

On Nov. 20, 2013, President Barack Obama awarded the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom to over a dozen accomplished Americans. The award was established fifty years ago by President John F. Kennedy.

PHOTOS Kim Kardashian keeps warm — and covered — in NYC

Kim's usual flashy Hollywood party girl style has taken a strange turn.

Vonn suffers partial tear of ACL, mild knee sprain

Skiing accident has resulted in a new injury to the same knee that was surgically reconstructed.

PHOTOS Recreating 'Star Wars' with Legos

Finnish photographer Vesa Lehtimaki spends hours recreating everything from the space classic.

TV REVIEW ‘Nashville 2.0: The Rise of Americana’

There's more than slight irony in the rise of “Americana” in this PBS documentary.

Monty Python members post reunion pic

Five surviving members of classic comedy troupe huddled together as they plot their reunion.

Miley bleaches her brows in latest eyebrow-raising stunt

She's just being Miley, sans her eyebrows.

PHOTOS Emily Blunt shows off her baby bump

Bradley Cooper joined pals John Krasinski and Emily Blunt for a beach vacation in Hawaii.

Backlash over Levine's 'Sexiest Man’ title

For some, the news came as a bit of a shock and roused suggestions that other men are more fitting.

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ sequel would be blocked

Paramount won’t be giving any wings to a planned “It’s a Wonderful Life” sequel.

Jaden Smith bestows gold necklace on Kylie

Jaden Smith has shown his affection for Kylie Jenner through jewelry.

Obama falls flat on Gettysburg anniversary

President couldn't mark 150th anniversary of Gettysburg Address, because it "didn't work schedule wise."

British biochemist Frederick Sanger dies

The two-time Nobel Prize winner and pioneer of genome sequencing, has died at 95.

PHOTOS Most expensive artworks ever sold

You can't put a price on art, or can you?

PHOTOS Best selfies of all time

As "selfie" is declared Word of the Year, we're rounding up the greatest selfies of all time.

PHOTOS Gettysburg honors 150th anniversary

Thousands gathered in Gettysburg, Pa. to commemorate Abraham Lincoln's iconic address.

Gwyneth urges her kids to speak only Spanish: report

The mother of two is reportedly providing guidance to her kids to make them more worldly.

'Gravity'-tied short film released to the Web

"Aningaaq," a seven-minute short spun out of "Gravity" has finally landed on the Internet.

Sasha Obama's ASOS unicorn sweater sells out

An ASOS unicorn sweater flew off shelves after fans spotted it on the President’s youngest daughter.

Apple's 'spaceship' campus gets the OK

Cupertino, Calif., city council has given final approval for the tech giant's vast 176-acre spaceship-like HQ.

Outrageous quotes from the 'Sexiest Man Alive'

Naturally, Adam Levine's response to being named People's "Sexiest Man Alive" was, "I feel sexy."

Teresa Giudice, Joe Giudice plead not guilty to new fraud charges

The Giudices were arraigned Wednesday in federal court in Newark.

PHOTOS Kim cleavage on display AGAIN in sheer top

Her flashy Hollywood party girl style has taken a strange turn since dating Kanye.

WATCH Toy company urges girls to be engineers with Beastie Boys remake

A new toy company is encouraging girls to be builders, not princesses.

review Xbox One may be most ambitious video game system yet

And that ambition is this machine's blessing and curse.

Jennifer Lopez gets her own Barbie

Mattel has introduced two Barbie dolls inspired by the Latina singer and actress, each modeled after a look worn by J.Lo in 2012.

Sean Penn caught on video screaming at fan who tried to take his picture

Video surfaced on TMZ of the 53-year-actor in a profanity-laced tirade aimed at a fan who tried to take his picture in the lobby of a swanky San Francisco hotel.

Rupert Murdoch, Wendi Deng reach divorce settlement

It is rumored that the media baron's ex will keep the couple's $44M apartment in New York.

Fergie reveals son's name Axl Jack came to her in a dream

So that's how Fergie got the name Axl Jack.

Anderson Cooper renews CNN contract through 2016: report

Amid its ongoing sea of changes, CNN has decided to keep at least one constant: Anderson Cooper. The evening and feature host has signed a contract extension to stay at the network through 2016.

R2D2 to return in 'Star Wars: Episode VII'

That was most definitely the droid J.J. Abrams was looking for.

Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Dallas expecting first child

Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas are adding a baby to their real-life fairy tale.

Chef Art Smith's healthy recipes for diabetes

If there's one thing Art Smith has learned about healthy eating, it's that nobody wants a chef to go hungry. "Being a chef, you're constantly around food, constantly being given food," Smith told the Daily News.

Mary J. Blige flaunts rock hard abs in a bikini on Shape cover

Mary J. Blige wants no more drama in her life.

Gadgets at risk over holidays

The holiday season is one of the most accident-prone times of the year when it comes to the safety of high-tech gadgets with smartphones and cameras the devices most likely to be broken.

CONFIDENTI@L Singer scores big with 'Kardashian' holiday-show deal

Christmas came early for jingle writer Elizabeth Chan.

Heat star Dwyane Wade sells sitcom of his life to Fox

Dwyane Wade is taking his story of fatherhood to television, looking for some laughs. The Miami Heat guard has sold a sitcom to Fox, through Sony Pictures Television — and oddly enough, it’s the story of an NBA star who gets full custody of his two young sons.

TV REVIEW 'Irish Writers in America'

The real dilemma for an Irish writer, says Conan O’Brien, lies in whether you want to be creative or happy.

Is she the sexiest politician EVER?

Serbian politician Vanja Hadzovic posed for a titillating photo shoot for a popular paper.

'Grain Brain' diet claims carbs are destroying our brains

Every time you tuck into a bowl of cereal or plate of pasta, you’re killing your brain, says one neurologist.

Gumbel: No one should ever use N-word

Bryant Gumbel, in a taped commentary, says no one should use the word or get a “pass” to “say the word.”

SEE IT Chi-Chi takes a shot to the groin

Chi-Chi Rodriguez's attempted trick shot completely backfired when the ball played a trick on him.

Buscemi leads bone marrow drive for firefighter's son, 2

Steve Buscemi is giving back to his longtime home of Brooklyn.

Dept. store gets champagne vending machine

After caviar, cupcakes and high-end mascara, now there's a vending machine selling bottles of luxury bubbly by Moet & Chandon.

Murdoch divorce close to being finalized

A big bucks divorce battle between media mogul Rupert Murdoch and Wendi Deng is coming to an end.

How posh! Victoria Beckham alters close friend Eva Longoria's dress

It pays to have a pal in the fashion business.

Hot NYC tech startup littleBits bags boatload of cash to fuel growth

Two-year-old Greenwich Village-based littleBits, a maker of electronic construction kits, has landed $11.1 million in funding, bringing its total investments to date to more than $15 million.

photos Jena Malone leaves underwear at home for 'Hunger Games' premiere

See who's playing a fashionable game of peek-a-boo.

'Top Chef' meal to go, delivered to your home

It’s a whole new way to bring “Top Chef” into your living room.

Spicy, salty snacks blamed for kid stomach issues

An appetite for spicy snack foods could land kids in the hospital with stomach complaints, docs warn.

First lady talks education on BET's '106 & Park'

Michelle Obama, during a taped BET appearance, pushed young people to commit to learning.

PHOTOS NFL cheerleaders strut their stuff

You've watched the games. Now here comes the fun part: the best pictures of Week 11 cheerleaders.

Elizabeth Vargas out of rehab

The "20/20” anchor left facility where she was treated for alcohol abuse.

Bob Dylan's 'Like A Rolling Stone' gets interactive video

The classic tune got a cutting-edge treatment for its first official video.

Brooke Shields inks deal for memoir about her mom

Model and actress has a deal with Dutton to pen a book about the mother-daughter relationships.

Daniel Day-Lewis' son Gabe Day releases rap video

The son of the iconic actor has found a way to deal with his father's fame: Rap about it.

PHOTOS The devastation of Typhoon Haiyan

Heartbreaking aerial shots of the aftermath of the deadly storm have emerged.

Frank Darabont won't watch 'Walking Dead' after firing

A grudge held by "Walking Dead" show-runner Frank Darabont is very much alive and kicking.

Winona Ryder in talks for ‘Beetlejuice 2’

The 42-year-old is in talks to reprise her role of Lydia Deetz in a "Beetlejuice" sequel.

The doctors are in!

BBC's 'Doctor Who' marks turning 50 with a global simulcast.

Michael Douglas feels 'underestimated’

With two Oscars, two Golden Globes, an Emmy, and other accolades, even Michael Douglas feels insecure.

Kids today run slower than their parents: study

Analysis of millions of children finds they don't run as fast or as far as their parents did when they were kids.

Wood: 'People were pretty mean' about Manson romance

Actress opens up about her past relationship with shock rocker Marilyn Manson.

SEE IT Musician blends 35 directors' take into one film

Ben Lovett had a lot of help making a new kind of music video and asked 35 directors to each make a section of the video for his song "All the Time." The directors were each given a line and told to shoot one shot for each word.

Lindsey Vonn injured again

American Olympic skiing star Lindsey Vonn reportedly injured her knee while training downhill.

Wild Bill's gun fails to sell

Revolver carried by iconic lawman on day he was shot dead at a saloon did not sell at San Francisco auction.

'Selfie' word of 2013 by Oxford University Press

"Selfie" — the smartphone self-portrait — has been declared word of the year for 2013, according to Britain's Oxford University Press.

Lady Gaga to close out New York City's Roseland Ballroom

Lady Gaga will lead the last dance at Roseland Ballroom with a string of special shows starting March 28th.

'Dumb and Dumber' sequel release date revealed

The "Dumb and Dumber" sequel has an official release date. "Dumb and Dumber To" will hit theaters on November 14, 2014, almost twenty years after the original movie was released, Universal announced Monday.

Howard Stern announces his return to ‘America’s Got Talent’

The man of many words, Howard Stern, is returning to the judging table.

Hunnam on Dornan: 'I'm sure he'll do a great job'

Better him than me. Chalie Hunnam endorsed his replacement for the coveted role of Christian Grey in "Fifty Shades of Grey" - despite the fact that he's never seen a frame of actor Jamie Dornan's work.

Peter Dante booted from hotel over racist, homophobic slurs

The comedic actor, 44, who has appeared in several of Adam Sandler's most famous movies, apparently called a hotel worker the N-word and a "f--got" at the JW Marriott in Santa Monica.

Justin Bieber Australia concert ticket sales struggling: report

Are Beliebers backing away from their beloved teen heartthrob? Justin Bieber apparently isn't worth the big bucks anymore in Australia.

New fraud charges against Joe and Teresa Giudice

Two stars of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" are facing additional federal fraud charges. Giuseppe "Joe" Giudice, 43, and Teresa Giudice, 41, were each indicted Monday on one count of bank fraud and one count of loan application fraud.

photo Lady Gaga a kaleidoscope vision in white in Toronto

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"It felt like I knew you": An innovative art project

Performance artist and sculptor George Ferrandi embarked on an unusual project: she attempted to mentally and emotionally "re-sculpt" the space between strangers on the New York City Subway, eventually resting her head on their shoulders while being filmed. See the incredible video stills ...

PETA sells limited-edition stamps featuring vegtarian celebs

These celebs have PETA's "stamp" of approval! PETA has released a limited-edition book of stamps celebrating vegetarian and vegan celebrities.

Miley Cyrus' most attention-seeking moments

Miley Cyrus complains about the paparazzi, and yet with each passing day, she's spotted out and about flaunting her body in outfits that just scream "look at me!" From short shorts to see-through tops to the debut of her radically shorn 'do, take a look at the singer/actress' most attention-grabbing moments.

Incredible celebrity engagement rings

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Celebrity photos of the week: Week of November 18

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Cutest kids in Hollywood

In Hollywood, it seems celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts and mohawks the next.

Holiday window displays in New York City

'Tis the season for window shopping, and spirits aren't the only thing the city's world-famous storefronts are making bright.

Victoria's Secret bikini shoot in St. Barts

Have you ever wondered what heaven looks like? Well, we're pretty sure this comes close. The Victoria's Secret Angels landed on the beaches of St. Barts to do what they do best.

Celebrities going braless

No bra, no problem! Check out which celebs we spotted going bra-free while out on the town.

Celebrity beach bodies 2013

These stars love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies almost as much as they love getting all dressed up for the red carpet ...

Cara Delevingne visits London's Winter Wonderland

She's skating in a winter wonderland! Cara Delevingne hit the VIP opening of London's Winter Wonderland amusement park with pals Georgia May Jagger and Suki Waterhouse. Check out their fun and festive day ...

Best celebrity Twitter photos

We all know Hollywood is a bit Twitter-happy, so we've rounded up the hottest, cutest, funniest and just plain wackiest celebrity Twitpics. Enjoy!

Sports

Harvard beats Yale, 34-7, for 7th straight in ‘The Game’

Paul Stanton scored four touchdowns to tie a record for the 138-year history of The Game, and Harvard beat Yale 34-7 on Saturday — the seventh consecutive victory for the Crimson against their longtime rivals.

The Score Hears: Poll shows all at fault in Dolphins mess

Americans believe the Miami Dolphins’ bullying scandal is indicative of a broader problem in sports, according to a Seton Hall Sports Poll conducted last week.

Cards trade Freese to Angels

Former World Series MVP David Freese was traded by his hometown St. Louis Cardinals to the Los Angeles Angels in a four-player deal Friday that reunites Albert Pujols with a pair of ex-teammates.

Michigan State a Payne for Virginia Tech in 96-77 rout

Before handing any national player of the year honors to one of the uber freshman in college basketball this year, voters better make sure to keep Michigan State senior forward Adreian Payne near the top of the short list.

Welker cleared for practice, listed as probable vs. Pats

Five days after leaving a game with a concussion, Broncos receiver Wes Welker was cleared for full practice Friday and listed as probable for Denver’s game against New England.

Brees and Graham connect again as Saints beat Falcons

Drew Brees threw a pair of touchdown passes and the New Orleans Saints overcame a lackluster offensive showing, holding off the Atlanta Falcons 17-13 Thursday night.

UConn hangs on to beat BC at 2K Classic

The New England showdown between Connecticut and Boston College resumed Thursday night in New York City with a 72-70 win for the Huskies in the 2K Classic semifinals.

Florida St. wears down No. 10 VCU, 85-67

The last time Florida State and Virginia Commonwealth met, the Seminoles lost in a matchup of attacking defensive styles in a ragged, fast-paced affair that saw VCU trudge away as the survivor. The rematch featured the same brand of basketball on both sides.

Jagr ties game-winning goals record in Devils OT win

Jaromir Jagr tied Gordie Howe’s NHL record of 121 game-winning goals, scoring 2:30 into overtime, and Cory Schneider made 34 saves Thursday night to lead the New Jersey Devils over the Los Angeles Kings 2-1.

DNA test links Winston to accuser: report

Law enforcement in Florida have established a DNA link between Jameis Winston and the woman accusing him of sexual battery, ESPN.com is reporting.

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