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PAUL WALKER DEAD AT 40: 'Fast and Furious' actor killed in fiery car wreck as Porsche driven by friend is crushed after hitting tree

Paul Walker (left) and Roger Rodas (pictured to the right in top center photo) could not be saved after the exotic car they were riding in crashed violently and burst into flames. Rodas' 8-year-old son, who was at a charity event near the crash scene in Southern California, tried running to his father at the scene. read full story »

IT'S THE BIG DAY: Obamacare site hits Dec. 1 fix-it deadline though the site is still not 100% with only a few weeks left to signup for Jan. 1 health coverage

President Obama imposed a Dec. 1 deadline to bring HealthCare.gov back from the dead and make it functional again. Now it is said to be able to handle 800,000 users per day.

Hollywood stars and friends react to the sudden death of Paul Walker — Read the heartwrenching reactions

Paul Walker, star of "The Fast and the Furious" movies, died Saturday in a car crash in Southern California. His friends and colleagues poured their hearts out on social media after hearing the news.

'OH, MINE': Stranger moves into family’s home and changes the locks while they are away visiting dying relative

A family from Springfield, Ohio, returned home from visiting a dying relative only to find a stranger had moved into their home and changed the locks.

WARNING, GRAPHIC IMAGE Desperate Syrians allegedly slaughter zoo lion for food, survival

Desperate and starving Syrians have apparently been pictured chopping up a zoo lion in order to get some meat.

Dozens fall ill at youth football championship in Vegas

An estimated 90 kids and adults have fallen ill while visiting Las Vegas for the National Youth Football Championships, organizers told the Daily News.

Soccer WAG is taking flak for THIS

Burglar kills great-great-grandmother on Thanksgiving Day, cops say

Pennsylvania police are searching for the burglar who was desperate enough to kill a 97-year-old great-great-grandmother on Thanksgiving Day.

Obama brings daughters to bookstore on Small Business Saturday

Obama and his daughters, Sasha and Malia, went on what has become an annual book shopping spree on Saturday, stopping at a bookstore to promote Small Business Saturday.

Miami Dolphins put 'bullied' player Jonathan Martin on non-football injury list, ending his season

The Miami Dolphins put the troubled offensive tackle on the reserve/non-football illness list Saturday, freeing up his roster spot so safety D.J. Campbell could be promoted from the team’s practice squad.

Long-lost sister reunites with one of three women enslaved for 30 years

Kaum Mautum, a retired schoolteacher who lives outside Malaysia, journeyed a long distance in miles and time to see her long-lost sister.

OY TO THE WORLD: Miley's 'Merry Christmas' surprise

Man threatens family with machete after holiday snub: cops

Authorities say a northern New Jersey man used a machete to threaten a family who excluded him and his son from their Thanksgiving Day celebrations.

Woman allegedly offered $45 topless haircuts, solicited sex from customers

A Colorado woman who allegedly offered $45 topless haircuts and solicited sex from her customers, was arrested Wednesday for practicing cosmetology without a license.

Ohio State player flips off fans after being kicked out of game

The ugly scene that played out at Michigan's 'The Big House' resulted in Royce Jenkins-Stone of the Wolverines along with Dontre Wilson and Marcus Hall of Ohio State getting the boot.

HORRIFIC: 6-year-old Trinidad girl beaten, raped, stuffed in plastic bag

People in Trinidad are demanding better child protections after the body of a 6-year-old girl was found stuffed in a plastic bag after police said she had been beaten and raped.

‘World’s ugliest dog’ winner dies on Thanksgiving

A New Jersey canine that was crowned the world's ugliest dog in 2007 and later became the topic of a children's book preaching acceptance has died. Elwood was 8.

Two killed as car slams into horse-drawn Amish buggy in Pennsylvania

Authorities say a vehicle crashed into a horse-drawn Amish buggy in western Pennsylvania, killing two people in the buggy and injuring a third.

Daily Newsers test signing up for Obamacare using Internet, phone and 'navigator'

Three Daily News staffers tried Friday to sign up for insurance through the phone, the Internet and a “navigator.”

DECKING THE WHITE HOUSE HALLS: First Family (and the First Dogs!) welcome arrival of 18.5-foot Christmas tree by carriage

The official presidential tree arrived by carriage to the North Portico at the executive mansion Friday, with Obama daughters, Malia and Sasha, and first dogs, Bo and Sunny, on hand to welcome the greenery.

One person killed, five wounded in brutal Bangkok demonstrations

One person was shot to death and five others injured during violent clashes in Thailand between government supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, police said Saturday.

NYPD traffic agent struck and killed in midtown Manhattan

A uniformed NYPD traffic enforcement agent was struck and killed in Midtown Saturday, according to police sources.

Huge bust in Belgium: $20M of pot hidden in coconuts

Seven tonnes, or about 15,500 pounds, of the drug were found by police and customs officials in a cargo container filled with coconuts in the border town of Ypres, close to the French border.

Defiant Toronto Mayor Rob Ford surges ahead with YouTube show; set for debut by Christmas

Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and his brother say they will debut a YouTube show by Christmas that will take their message straight to “Ford Nation,” the name of the show.

Holiday Gift Guide

The toys kids really want to find under the tree this year

From classic toys to sleek gadgets, we've rounded up the best kid-friendly presents.

Gift ideas for HIM: What to get the main man in your life

This year, be sure to get all the men in your life a gift they can't resist.

FAT CHANCE: 'Chubby Chaser' star sues MTV after his full name was revealed on air, causing him to 'lose his job' and 'no longer feel safe'

Tristan Watson and roommate Nadine Crosbie sued because Watson's real-life identity was outed on MTV's "True Life: I'm a Chubby Chaser" though he was promised it would not be.

33 dead in Mozambique Airlines crash in Namibia game park

A Mozambique Airlines plane en route to Angola crashed in a game park in northeast Namibia, killing all 33 people on board, Namibian police said on Saturday.

2013 Hurricane season officially over, one of the mildest ever

It's been a hurricane season to thankfully forget. Saturday marked the official end of storm season, and 2013 stands as one of the mildest on record.

Early birds caught the door-buster worm in retail rush just hours after Thanksgiving dinner

Shoppers in the city say the best deals were already gone when Black Friday rolled around, leading many to regret not hitting the stores on the holiday as early openings considered success.

Western Alaska plane crash kills at least 4 of 10 people aboard, including baby boy: officials

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Authorities say a plane carrying a reported 11 people crashed Friday night near the western Alaska village of Saint Mary's.

Kris Jenner 'ballistic' over topless Kim in Kanye video

'Tis the season for toy shortages? Retailers cutting back on inventory

Concerned about consumer reluctance, many stores are ordering fewer toys, and some are already running out of what may be this year's favorites.

Long Island man, 21, charged with murder of high school classmate TWO YEARS after body was found in marsh

Thomas Liming (bottom right), 21, was arraigned Friday in the death of 18-year-old Kyle Underhill (top left), whose body was found in a marsh behind an elementary school.

Protests turn violent as Ukrainians rally against government quashing of EU deal to side with Russia

Police in Ukraine's capital have forcefully broken up a large protest gathering in the central city, beating some demonstrators with truncheons.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford wants to attend U.S. hockey game, but may get stopped at border

The crack-addled mayor of Toronto says he wants to attend the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between his hometown Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Obamas may stay on in Washington after 2017, if daughter Sasha wishes

President Obama says he just might stick around Washington when his term ends — if that’s what his younger daughter Sasha — who will be a high school sophomore at the time — wants.

Fight for Rihanna leaves Aussie footballer with broken jaw

Charlie Sheen in lip-lock with porn star gal pal Brett Rossi

Illinois National Guardsman gets heroes’ welcome — from his dog who survived NINE days in tornado rubble

He was a little dehydrated and covered in rubble, but a pit bull puppy named Dexter was happily reunited with his National Guard owner after living for nine days in the rubble from an Illinois tornado.

FBI hunt killer of 21-year-old 'free spirit' discovered brutally murdered — body dumped in Louisiana bayou

The battered body of Lindsay Louise Ellixson, 21, was found on Saturday floating in water by fishermen in East Baton Rouge.

Man born with his heart in his ABDOMEN awaits surgery to move it

Ho Zhiliang, 24, was born with what is being called congenital cardiac exposure syndrome. His beating heart is visible right below the skin of his abdomen and has been his entire life.

'SHE'S TO BLAME': Newtown families point finger at Adam Lanza’s mom for ignoring signs, having 'breakdown' in parenting

By the end of his life, there were telling signs that Sandy Hook shooter Adam Lanza had come unhinged. Now, the grieving families of his victims are blaming mom Nancy Lanza for not stepping in sooner.

Sports

Madden: My top 10 Baseball Turkeys

This time of year you can never get enough turkey, and once again baseball has provided us with another helping to close out Thanksgiving weekend. Our annual top 10 Baseball Turkeys:

Ohio State holds off late Michigan 2-point conversion

Tyvis Powell intercepted Devin Gardner’s pass as Michigan went for a go-ahead 2-point conversion with 32 seconds left and No. 3 Ohio State held on for a 42-41 victory Saturday in one the most thrilling games in the history of the storied Big Ten rivalry.

Fantastic Finishes: A look at memorable endings in college football

Chris Davis’ 109-yard return (r.) of a missed field goal on final play of game gives Auburn incredible win over No. 1 Alabama on Saturday. We went back into our archives to dig up other game-ending miracles:

The Score Hears: Super Bowl tickets are a real gamble

For those who still harbor faint hopes the Jets or Giants might be in the Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium, a relatively cheap bet can be made to reserve tickets for that unlikely contest.

Krysten Ritter goes deep on the beach

Lady Gaga's revealing bodysuit

Husband uses PS4 to stream naked, passed out wife

A PlayStation 4 owner apparently used the system's new live-streaming feature to share his drunk, presumably unconscious wife's breasts with an online gaming community for 15 minutes.

‘Family Guy’ shocks fans by killing off major character

In a move that sent shock waves woofing through the animation universe Sunday night, Fox's "Family Guy" killed off Brian Griffin, the beloved family dog.

Khloe Kardashian paternity claim: O.J. Simpson 'could be' her father

Khloe has been the center of allegations for years that Robert Kardashian is not her real father and now O.J. Simpson's manager is reportedly claiming the former NFL player could be her dad.

Inside the home of Newtown killer Adam Lanza

A search inside Newtown shooter Adam Lanza's plastic covered bedroom revealed weapons, violent video games, and a fascination with the April 1999 mass shootings at Columbine High School.

Autos

Cheaper gas prices could drive holiday sales

No one begs Santa Claus for cheaper gasoline. Yet falling gas prices are shaping up as an unexpected gift for drivers - and for people on their holiday shopping lists.

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Life's a beach for 'The Wanted' singer and his girlfriend

Josh Romney faces ire for humblebrag tweet

No good deed goes unpunished, at least if you tweet it. Mitt Romney's son Josh was slammed on social media for a humblebrag tweet showing a picture of him grinning widely next to a totaled car that crashed into a home, after he helped rescue the passengers.

Boy, 4, taken to hospital after dad fires hunting rifle in New York City apartment: cops

The child was taken to Lower Manhattan Hospital after the incident at 10:40 a.m. inside the home in the Vladeck Houses on the Lower East Side, cops said.

TROUBLE IN AREA 51: UFO capital of America gets new residents as white supremacists buy up Nevada land

It was a film location for "The X-Files" and is home to a yearly convention of UFO seekers. But residents of Rachel, Nev., are not happy about the newest visitors to their outpost: white supremacists.

A WOMAN OF THE UN-CLOTHED: Former stripper on a mission from God to bring prayer into jiggle joints

Jaime Hindman founded the volunteer group ‘Divine’ and now frequents strip clubs in Orange County with the hopes of turning strippers into Christians after her own rebirth.

Scrooge principal bans kids from talking about Christmas in class

Children at Whitehill Primary in Gravesend, England, face having recess time cut if they say anything about the festive season before December.

'Drunk' driver kills man, injures another in horrific Queens crash

Jimmy SInisi, 39, was killed and a 23-year-old man in another vehicle was seriously injured around 1 a.m. in Howard Beach, cops said.

Waitress calls cops on boozing breastfeeding mom who gets arrested — but the server gets FIRED for her deed

An Arkansas waitress was left baffled after being fired for calling cops on a mom who was boozing and breastfeeding at the same time.

Ferry makes hard landing at New Jersey pier, sending riders tumbling

A ferry made a hard landing at a Jersey City pier Friday afternoon, sending people tumbling to the deck, two of whom were taken to a nearby hospital.

Cara Delevingne turns up the heat in lingerie shoot

Evelyn Lozada expecting a baby, not Chad Johnson's

Feverish New York boy, 5, dies after mother failed to take him for medical care , cops say

Cops found Sebastian Guzman unconscious when they were called to his home in the Bronx Friday, officials said. He was rushed to Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, where he died.

Chris Christie secures title as GOP presidential frontrunner: poll

Republicans are closer than ever to having a frontrunner in the 2016 presidential race, with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie rising to the top among the GOP contenders.

World Cup stadium safety worker warned supervisor crane was on unstable ground: union

SAO PAULO — A safety engineer at the World Cup stadium where a giant crane collapse killed two workers allegedly warned his supervisor of possible problems with the operation, only to have his concerns brushed aside, a labor union leader charged Thursday, as sniping over the accident heated up.

Navy crew member who helped rescue JFK dies

The last surviving member of the Navy crew that rescued future President John F. Kennedy from an island in the Pacific Ocean during World War II has died. Jack Gardo died in his sleep at his Greenville, S.C., home Wednesday. He was 87.

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Alleged Satanic sex abuse daycare owner released from prison

A Texas day care center owner jailed for 21 years over claims she sexually abused kids in sinister satanic rituals has been released after the case against her sensationally fell apart.

Mayhem at Macy's parade: Buzz Lightyear balloon handler sent to hospital, Spider-Man balloon speared by tree

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons took to the air Thursday at half their standard height — but spirits were still flying high at the sight of their favorite cartoon characters.

German cop accused of killing, eating man

A German police worker has been accused of chopping up and eating a man he met on a cannibal website. ear-old victim after meeting him on a seedy internet forum.

Man with Alzheimer’s mistaken for a burglar, shot and killed

Joe Hendrix, 34, was not facing charges as of Friday for fatally shooting Ronald Westbrook, whom he found wandering in his backyard in Oooltewah sometime around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reported.

Demi who? Kutcher to propose to Mila Kunis: report

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Editors' Picks

EXCLUSIVE Bassett pipes up with fib to land 'Black Nativity'

Angela Bassett told a little white lie to land a role.

Photos Justin Bieber shows off latest tattoo

Check out the celebs sporting some new ink.

Bob Dylan sued for racism by Croatian group

He may have been a prominent Civil Rights movement supporter, but Bob Dylan is being sued for racism.

Photos: Kim and Kanye in 'sink' in bathroom selfie

Kim Kardashian posed with fiancé Kanye West in the bathroom for a quick selfie.

Murdoch ex Deng revealed crush on Tony Blair: report

Rupert Murdoch’s ex-wife reportedly penned a naughty note admitting her “crush” on the prime minister.

Sharon Osbourne: I had 'my vagina tightened'

Sharon Osbourne got candid about her plastic surgery procedures on a recent episode ...

Photos Naomi pretty in plum

The 43-year-old Campbell proves she still looks super in a flowing Zac Posen gown.

Roseanne goes on Twitter screed against Hollywood

All is not well for Roseanne Barr. The comedian, 61, let loose an extended screed against the entertainment industry on Friday night, attacking everyone from NBC to Anderson Cooper, and sympathizing with the beleaguered Alec Baldwin.

Michael Jordan, Yvette Prieto expecting their first child

Michael Jordan is going to be a dad-again! The basketball star, 50, is expecting his first child with wife Yvette Prieto, multiple media sources reported.

BEAT IT LIKE BECKHAM: Soccer star confesses he was forced to perform sex act on himself

Even David Beckham isn’t exempt from hazing.

Luke Bryan drives while drinking beer, cops say it's legal

Country star Luke Bryan was seen drinking and driving but cops say it's ok, reports TMZ.

DEAD SEXY! Scantily-clad models pose for creepy calendar

Lindner's 2014 effort - photographed by Peter Falencik - shows voluptuous models posing suggestively next to its products.

EXCLUSIVE Walters talks turkey with power brokers

Barbara Walters, 84, is celebrating last Thanksgiving as TV journalist this year.

World Cup stadiums: Sao Paulo collapse just one of the problems

Even before a crane dramatically collapsed and killed two workers at the Sao Paulo stadium, it was clear World Cup organizers would have their hands full trying to deliver all 12 venues by FIFA’s end-of-December deadline.

TV REVIEW ‘Let It Snow’

Candace Cameron Bure fits as perfectly in a Hallmark movie that fits into the spirit of Christmas.

The LITE touch clings to lead in NYC radio ratings

LITE-FM continued to rule city radio in the November Nielsen ratings, but look out for WBLS (107.5 FM).

Maria, Julianne in holiday dance wars

Julianne Hough and Maria Menounos sure know how to heat things up on Thanksgiving.

‘Warcraft’ blinks in game of chicken with 'Star Wars'

The orcs of "Warcraft" have done a strategic retreat before the might of the "Star Wars" franchise.

'Smart' wigs monitor brainwaves, give directions

Are you both bald AND lost? Then the new "SmartWig" from Japan might be just what you need.

Shrunken heads and dino eggs on sale

Ripley's Believe it or Not is holding their first ever Black Friday Sale at its NYC location.

Lee: Tiger's near-drowning on 'Life of Pi' set 'an accident'

Ang Lee responded to controversy surrounding treatment of animals on the set of 2012 film.

Barenaked Ladies cancel SeaWorld gig

The band won't be performing at the park after an online petition sparked by the documentary "Blackfish."

Cher: Thanksgiving is 'the beginning of a great crime'

The 67-year-old pop star told a fan she doesn't celebrate the holiday.

David Mamet rips Obama: 'He's a tyrant'

The screenwriter, a longtime critic of Obama, has some more harsh words for the president.

Acupuncture could help ease dentist anxiety: study

An acupuncture session may provide relief for patients who gag during procedures like tooth impressions.

Sci-fi icon Isaac Asimov relatives sue agent

Kin of the "I, Robot" author are suing his literary agency, saying it's refusing their demands to take a hike.

PHOTOS Cooking with the stars

Check out how the stars spread holiday cheer.

Kim reveals how she took THAT selfie

It's no secret that Kim Kardashian's Instagram account garners thousands of comments and likes from gawkers around the world. But after posting the now infamous white swimsuit selfie, Kardashian, 33, has taken on the title as the reigning queen of self snaps.

PHOTOS A history of Christmas shopping in NYC

In New York, shoppers have flocked to favorites like Macy's and Loehmann's for decades.

SEE IT: 'I Am Spartacus' naming stunt at Starbucks

Will the real Spartacus please stand up? Unsuspecting staff at one Manhattan Starbucks were left in stitches after jokers recreated an iconic silver screen scene.

Strict parents have thinner kids: study

Children of parents who enforce a set routine at home in regards to watching television, eating dinner, and exercising have slimmer waistlines, a new Australian study shows.

Evan Rachel Wood slams MPAA for cutting sex scene

Actress Evan Rachel Wood is steamed that a sex scene was cut from her new movie, and she’s slamming Hollywood censors for promoting a double standard.

TGIF: Check out the hottest celeb photos of the week

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

Tom Cruise spotted out with 'That '70s Show' star

Is Tom Cruise back to "auditioning" girlfriends? The "Mission Impossible" star was spotted having dinner with "That '70s Show" actress Laura Prepon at the Manor Hotel in Los Angeles earlier this week, sparking rumors that Cruise, 51, is finally moving on from his divorce from Katie Holmes.

Beauty queen called ugly by friends wins crown

An aspiring model who was branded ugly by jealous friends has banished the bullies to scoop a top award.

Black Friday frenzy across the nation

Shoppers stake out stores across the United States to cash in on Black Friday deals.

Casey Kasem’s kids don’t get to see him for Thanksgiving

Casey Kasem’s three kids from his first marriage didn’t get to see their father for Thanksgiving.

Lady Gaga, Elton John perform on Muppets Thanksgiving special

Singer Elton John took a break from turkey and stuffing to swing by the "Lady Gaga & the Muppets' Holiday Spectacular" on Thursday night.

'Spectacular' Cartier exhibit set to open in Paris

From December 4 to February 16, the Grand Palais in Paris will be home to the most spectacular exhibit ever on the famous French jeweler and watchmaker.

Brandi Glanville: I 'tried to be' a lesbian

Brandi Glanville will apparently try anything at least once — including romancing women.

'The Hills are Alive' with Carrie backlash

The hills are alive… with the sound of angry "Sound of Music" fans. Country star Carrie Underwood is responding to harsh criticism on Twitter for stepping into the role of Julie Andrews' beloved character Maria in NBC's reboot of the beloved movie musical.

PHOTOS Wildest Turkey Day celebrations

We dipped into the Daily News archive to find these great shots of Thanksgivings past.

Giant Vuitton suitcase booted from Red Square

Uproar ensued as an enormous Louis Vuitton suitcase was up to house an exhibit in Russia.

Kidd fined $50,000 for spilled drink

In the end, the Brooklyn Nets coach's most public and cagey coaching move was a bust.

Burberry fights to protect iconic pattern

The British trenchcoat maker has appealed a decision by Chinese authorities to cancel trademark protection.

PHOTOS: Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade takes flight

More than 3.5 million spectators braved New York City's bitterly cold weather to watch the 87th annual procession hit the streets on Nov. 28, 2013. See all the floats fly between Manhattan's skyscrapers.

Budweiser unveils tweet-powered knitting machine

The Knitbot recognizes and responds to hashtags and will continue knitting Christmas sweaters right up to December 6.

Viagra doesn't make men happier: study

While drugs like Viagra can certainly help men regain their erections, they won't make them any happier, a new US study claims.

Morrissey rips Obama and 'Thankskilling' in online rant

Morrissey will not be pulling up a chair to a table covered with turkey and fixings for Thanksgiving, and not just because he's British. The former Smiths front man, a longtime animal rights advocate, Wrote a note on his website titled "Thankskilling," criticizing the tradition of serving up turkey for the holiday meal.

Student who lost mother and siblings in horrible accident wins doc award about family's struggle

A film student who lost her mum and two siblings in a horror crash has won two major awards - after producing a heart-breaking picture detailing her dad's struggle to bring her up alone.

Justin Bieber gets cozy with blond in new music video

Justin Bieber gave fans an appetizer before the Thanksgiving holiday. The 19-year-old pop star posted a teaser to his music video "All That Matters" in the early morning hours of Wednesday.

SEE IT: Lonely toilet sits on a cliff in Siberia

This lonely lavatory has been dubbed the most extreme toilet in the world as it's perched on a cliff 2,600 metres (more than 8,500 feet) above sea level in SIBERIA.

CONFIDENTI@L Iconic photographer Peter Beard recovering after stroke

Beard suffered a serious stroke that has left city shutterbugs shaken.

GLEEFUL: Amber Riley wins ‘Dancing with the Stars’

On a season devoid of major celebrities, "Glee's" Amber Riley stayed a step ahead of the rest of the field on "Dancing With the Stars" for most of the past 11 weeks.

video Boy crashes bike straight into tree - dad cracks up

This is the hilarious moment a little boy bashed his bike straight into a tree — and caused his dad to burst out with non-stop laughter. The tiny tyke is caught on camera careering down a steep hill toward a wooded area on the brake-less wheels.

Brazilian virgin tells The News she's STILL on the hunt for Mr. Right

Like a virgin, planning her very first time. Brazilian beauty Catarina Migliorini's second virginity auction thrust her back into the spotlight, so the Daily News asked her how the deal will go down. But she has as many questions as anyone crossing that threshold.

Revenge complete, 'The Mentalist' takes new path

The second act of the CBS drama will probably be shorter than the first.

Patrick Stewart caught leaning on subway pole

New Yorkers, Patrick Stewart wants to make one thing clear: He is not a subway pole leaner.

Vonn won't let injury keep her from Olympics

Lindsey Vonn says she's still aiming to compete in Russia despite knee injury last week.

Blake’s dad undergoes unique heart procedure

Blake Lively and her family have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Implant may help people slim down

Scientists have created a complex circuit of genes that can be placed in the body to measure fat levels.

Huckabee’s radio show to end

The former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has become the latest radio talk show host to fail.

‘Born to Run’ manuscript on the block

Handwritten working manuscript of Bruce Springsteen’s 1975 hit will be offered at auction on Dec. 5.

'Glee' asks fans to choose 100th episode songs

The hit show is giving opportunity to select which songs are sung on the show's 100th episode. Sort of.

'Life of Pi' animal monitor resigns from AHA after exposé

Gina Johnson resigned after admitting in an email that a tiger "damn near drowned" while shooting a scene.

Not so fast, JLaw

The reigning pretty woman Julia Roberts says Lawrence is ‘too cool’ to join 'America's Sweethearts' club.

Max Martini joins ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ cast

"Captain Phillips" actor Max Martini will reportedly play bodyguard Jason Taylor.

Pinnacle rolls out Cinnabon vodka

The vodka brand is launching a new 70-proof Cinnabon vodka that tastes like the food court favorite.

PHOTOS Inside Chernobyl

Nearly 30 years after the world's worst nuclear disaster, haunting photos have emerged.

This week in NFL cheerleading

Forget the games, NFL cheerleaders gave us some of most memorable moments of Week 12.

PHOTOS Decades of turkey time

We dipped into the Daily News archive to find these great shots of Thanksgivings past.

PHOTOS Taylor jams with Bon Jovi and Prince William

The musicians rubbed elbows with royalty and even performed "Living on a Prayer."

PHOTOS Rock and roll heaven

What would various rock stars who died too young look like if they were around today?

Jimmy dons chicken suit dances with cancer patients

Jimmy Fallon is spreading holiday cheer by bringing smiles and laughter to children battling cancer.

Does Thanksgiving tryptophan really make you drowsy?

You might want to sit down for this, preferably at the dinner table, because everything you thought you knew about your Thanksgiving feast is a lie.

British tea shop unveils 'breathable' tea

The tea is supposed to deliver antioxidant properties more quickly to the bloodstream.

GoldieBlox ad removes Beastie Boys song

California toy company GoldieBlox caved to the Beastie Boys and removed the group's song from its incredibly viral video, dodging further legal drama over copyright infringement.

Lindsay Lohan shares photos of her cooking Thanksgiving treats

Lindsay Lohan has gone cold turkey from bad girl to healthy, happy holiday chef. Recovery looks good on the 27-year-old star, who posted several photos on her Instagram account showing off her handy work in the kitchen.

Send us your questions on Obamacare

The News will take questions about the Affordable Care Act from readers.

New varicose vein treatment gets approval in U.S.

Lovers of short skirts, rejoice: A new treatment for varicose veins has been approved in the U.S., its maker says.

'Fizzy' medicines may raise heart risk

Millions of patients worldwide taking effervescent, dispersible and soluble medicines have an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes because of the high salt content of such drugs, scientists said on Wednesday.

Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian inks memoir deal

Chalk up another heavy metal memoir for 2014: Anthrax founder and guitarist Scott Ian will publish an autobiography next year with Perseus Books Group, the publisher announced Tuesday.

Lara Logan ordered to take leave over Benghazi report

CBS has ordered "60 Minutes" correspondent Lara Logan and her producer to take a leave of absence following a critical internal review of their handling of the show's October story on the Benghazi raid.

Ciara channels Beyonce, flashes under cleavage in GQ shoot

Ciara is giving Beyonce a run for her money in a new photo spread for GQ Magazine. The "Body Party" singer mimicked Queen Bey's scantily-clad look for the February issue in a photo shoot of her own.

Mom finds dead snake's head in bag of frozen veggies

An Oregon mom had the s-s-shock of her life when she opened up a bag of frozen green beans and found a dead snake's head staring right back.

Significant other is hardest to buy for: survey

Good news for singletons: an online survey claims that for most people, shopping for their significant other's gift is the most arduous task on the holiday list.

He's out: Baldwin’s MSNBC stint ends in ugly divorce

Hit the bricks pal! In a classic chicken or the egg scenario, Alec Baldwin quit his MSNBC talk show moments before network brass fired him — or vice versa.

Vonn credits brace with saving knee, hopes to race next week

Ski racer Lindsey Vonn says the knee she injured in a Colorado training crash last week would have been damaged much more severely if she hadn’t been wearing a brace on it already.

‘Anchorman 2’ to be released in theaters two days early

Don't act like you're not impressed. The release date for the highly anticipated "Anchorman" sequel has been moved up by two days, Paramount Studios confirmed to the Daily News.

SEE IT Meet the puppy who's a dead ringer for Adolf Hitler

The adorable seven-week-old puppy looks so much like the former Nazi leader that he's even started responding to the unfortunate nickname. But his owners insist that he's a gentle and loving dog.

video Rescued dolphin thanks fishermen with dance

An adorable baby dolphin who had been trapped inside a plastic bag thanked his rescuers by performing a little dance.

SHOCK PATERNITY CLAIM: O.J. 'could be' Khloe Kardashian's biological father, ex-football player's manager says

The 29-year-old TV personality has been the center of allegations for years that Robert Kardashian is not her real father and now O.J. Simpson's manager, Norman Pardo, is reportedly claiming the former NFL player could be her dad.

George Harrison's sister cut off from estate: report

George Harrison’s sister doesn’t have any help from her friends — or family.

Nicky Hilton ex's swindler may go to jail in days

Renata Shamrakova could be locked up as soon as her next court date.

Joan Rivers offends EVERYONE while defending Baldwin

Don't worry, Alec Baldwin: Joan River's got your back. In a clip taken by TMZ, the 8-year-old comedienne defended Baldwin for the recent homophobic tirade that led to severing ties with MSNBC.

Prince William meets with Taylor Swift meets in London

Taylor Swift, Jon Bon Jovi and Michelle Dockery rubbed shoulders with Prince William at the Winter Whites Gala in London on Nov. 26, 2013.

Miley Cyrus shows off skimpy outfit, rap skills in new video

Miley Cyrus is rapping again. The pop star is featured in the new will.i.am song "Feelin' Myself," and she's definitely appreciating herself. Cyrus is dressed in a leather bra and panties and rhymes about popping molly in the club.

Woman makes second attempt to auction off her virginity

Her body is back on the market — not exactly virgin territory.

'I felt a great warmth': Disfigured man covered in boils speaks out about the loving embrace from the pope

When Vinicio Riva traveled to Vatican City in early November, he expected the same hostile treatment he’s gotten his entire life. But instead, the Pope hugged him tightly.

Big Cat Week stars animal fan Betty White

Betty White is a featured host in Nat Geo Wild’s annual Big Cat Week, which launches Friday.

TV REVIEW ‘Listening Is an Act of Love: A Storycorps Special'

Whimsical POV documentary is one of the great inspirations of the last 10 years.

Longtime 'Superman' illustrator dies

During Al Plastino's long career, he drew Superman, Batman, and Captain America.

Battle of the Thanksgivukkah ballads

If music is the food of love, we’ll all be stuffed this Thanksgivukkah.

'Hunger Games' training outfits sold online

You can now channel your inner Katniss Everdeen while exercising — and you don't need a bow and arrow.

Oldest book in U.S. sells for record $14.2M

A tiny book of psalms from 1640 has sold in NYC, setting an auction record for a printed book.

Tiffany's profits shine

Turns out Rihanna’s not the only fan of yellow diamonds.

Beauty deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Now's the time to stock up on your favorite makeup and hair products.

Jazz drummer Chico Hamilton dead

The influential jazz drummer and bandleader, an architect of the West Coast cool jazz style, was 92.

Browns sign trick-shot QB Tanney

The Cleveland Browns are hoping their latest personnel move does the trick.

Kanye gushes over Kim K.

In an interview with Hot 97, Kanye West said Kim's the 'most beautiful woman of all time.'

PHOTOS Red carpet looks from the American Music Awards

See who hit a high note on the red carpet — and who should consider hiring a stylist next time.

Frankie Muniz suffers ANOTHER stroke

The ex-"Malcolm in the Middle" star revealed he had his second stroke in the space of a year.

Motorola’s cheap smartphone set for early release

Motorola will start selling a less expensive smartphone in the U.S. more than a month ahead of schedule.

PHOTOS Inside the Sandy Hook shooter's lair

Chilling photos give an inside look into Adam Lanza's bedroom.

'Thrones' scribe visits ‘Rings’ set

Fantasy fiction worlds collided as George R.R. Martin took a tour of the New Zealand “Lord of the Rings” set.

photos Gwen Stefani shows off her baby bump

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

PHOTOS They're en fuego!

Sizzling Spanish firefighters strip down for sexy calendar shoot to benefit Madrid Food Bank.

'12 Years a Slave' leads ISA nods

The antebellum-era drama leads the Independent Spirit Award nominations, with seven.

Women regret sex more than men: study

While women are more likely to regret casual sex, a man's only regret is not doing it more.

PHOTOS Ready for takeoff?

See how you can stay chic at the airport while waiting to catch a flight.

'Kirstie' brings Kirstie Alley back to sitcoms

Alley says she always wanted to play a diva who lives large in “a great brownstone.”

Guess which fiftysomethings made People's 'sexiest' list

When you think of New York governors, “sexy” doesn’t come to mind. But Albany is heating up — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made the senior section of People magazine’s “Sexiest Men Alive” list for the second time.

First bookless library opens in San Antonio

“A library without books” would have been a punchline two decades ago, but that’s exactly the description of a new local branch in San Antonio, Texas.

‘Game of Thrones’ star mulls retirement from acting

The actor who plays King Joffrey is ready to abdicate the Iron Throne.

Avoid these celeb diets

Diets involving gulping air, nixing gluten and replacing meals with booze are the worst of the worst.

NFL star battles severe food allergies

A bowl of seafood gumbo nearly took down Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson in 2012.

Aiden Turner reportedly arrested for domestic violence

Aiden Turner was arrested for allegedly busting his girlfriend's eye with the remote control, reports TMZ.

Key characters dropping like flies

For whatever reason, prime-time TV erased a startling number of entrenched characters in the last 10 days.

Social media blocks sex: study

Research finds Facebook and Twitter may be altering the sex habits, and not for the better.

Alexa Chung is the new face of Longchamp

The British model, TV host and girl-about-town has signed up as the face of Longchamp's Spring 2014 campaign.

Madonna in Haiti to support ex Sean Penn

Madonna is in Haiti to visit humanitarian projects that ex-husband Sean Penn has been overseeing.

World's first leather wallet with GPS just in time for holidays

Just in time for gift-giving, a tech-savvy 20-year-old’s clever invention will hit the shelves: the wallet you’ll never lose.

Bidding starts at $90K for charity lunch, luxury seat with Yanks' Jeter

Wondering what to get the Yankee fan in your life who already has everything?

So much funnakah to celebrate Thanksgivukkah!

From the Menurkey and beyond, new ways to celebrate the once-in-a-lifetime holiday combo.

Miley Cyrus receives motorcycle as birthday gift from Billy Ray Cyrus

Happy vroom, vroom birthday, Miley! The pop star's country crooner papa, Billy Ray Cyrus, gifted his daughter with what every wild 21-year-old young woman needs … a motorcycle.

Kaley Cuoco, Ryan Sweeting to wed on New Year's Eve

Kaley Cuoco and fiancé Ryan Sweeting are set to start 2014 off with a bang.

Did Angie buy Brad a heart-shaped island for his birthday?

The actress reportedly shelled out $20 million for the grand gift.

Olympic skier Bode Miller loses child custody battle

The gold medalist appeared in Manhattan Family Court.

Chris Brown returns to rehab, set to fight assault charge

Brown plans to fight the charge he assaulted a man in Washington D.C. on Jan. 8.

Katy Perry's geisha turn at AMAs blasted as racist

Perry dressed as a geisha to belt out her latest single "Unconditionally."

‘Maltese Falcon’ figurine fetches $4M

The 45-pound statuette fetched a huge amount from a person who placed a bid over the phone.

PHOTOS Fresh-faced Tara Reid makes waves in Miami

These stars love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies.

PHOTOS FACE TO FACE: The world's most mesmerizing photos

Striking images taken by photographers around the globe.

PHOTOS Lady Gaga at AMAs roars in revealing nude bodysuit

Check out the stars who are putting their business out there in nude bodysuits.

PHOTOS World's most hilarious mug shots

You don't need to be a celebrity for your mug shot to be newsworthy.

SPOILER ALERT 'Family Guy' shocks fans with death of major character

Warning: Spoiler alert for Sunday night's "Family Guy."

One year later, Christina Aguilera stuns on red carpet

Christina Aguilera looked simply stunning on the American Music Awards red carpet.

MOVIE REVIEW 'Black Nativity'

Faith and music claim the spotlight in the spiritual drama starring Angela Bassett and Forest Whitaker.

Kendall Jenner talks Harry Styles date: 'We're friends'

The reality star and model maintains that she’s still single.

National Dog Show backs therapy program on NBC

The show will be promoting the therapy dog program, which is tied to the Angel on a Leash.

Stars gone too soon

Tragedy can strike, even in Hollywood. Take a look back at the stars who have left us too soon.

'Wet Dog' shows dogs mid-bath

Photographer Sophie Gamand's series "Wet Dog" shows pups in the bath.

Celebrity tattoos

Check out the celebs sporting some new ink.

Celebrities over 40

These stars make 40 (and even 60!) look like the new 20. Check out who's been drinking from Hollywood's fountain of youth.

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.

Best selfies of all time

Kim Kardashian does it. The Pope does it. You've probably done it too. The word "selfie" has officially been declared Word of the Year by Oxford Dictionaries and we're celebrating the only way we know how -- by rounding up the greatest selfies of all time.

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of November 25

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

Zippo lighters from the Vietnam War

A lot of 282 custom-engraved Zippo lighters belonging to U.S. soldiers fighting in the Vietnam War sold at auction for over $35,000.

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 ...

Nina Agdal and Max George on the beach

Nina Agdal and Max George sizzle on the beach in Barbados.

Celebrity Thanksgiving

Celebrities have a lot to be thankful for, so it comes as no surprise that Hollywood's finest got into the Thanksgiving spirit. Check out how the stars spread holiday cheer.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2013

Sports

Duke beats North Carolina to reach ACC title game

Ross Martin kicked a 27-yard field goal with 2:22 left and No. 24 Duke beat North Carolina 27-25 on Saturday, completing the Blue Devils’ improbable run to reach the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.

Pelini will remain as Nebraska coach says AD

Nebraska athletic director Shawn Eichorst says Bo Pelini will remain the Cornhuskers’ head football coach. Eichorst issued a statement Saturday that called recent news reports about Pelini “unfounded speculation and conjecture.”

Ramsey nets two more to lead Arsenal past Cardiff, 3-0

Aaron Ramsey scored twice against his old team to help Arsenal beat Cardiff 3-0 and provisionally extend its Premier League lead to seven points.

NFL Week 13 Bettor's Guide: Expect Fins to fry Jets

From the best NFL games to bet this weekend, to the ones you should steer clear of, check out Hank Gola's guide to get you through the weekend a winner. Then check out how the rest of our crew of pigskin experts see this weekend's action as they pick against the spread.

World Cup stadiums: Sao Paulo collapse just 1 of the problems

Vonn pushes return to slopes after latest knee injury

Lindsey Vonn is energized by her progress in recovering from a knee injury and might be in the starting gate next week in Canada. Vonn spoke with The Associated Press on Friday after three early super-G training runs.

Vaive backs out of NHL concussion lawsuit

Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Rick Vaive has asked that his name be removed from the concussions lawsuit against the NHL. Vaive’s lawyer, Trevor Whiffen, said the former 50-goal scorer wasn’t provided with a copy of the claim beforehand

Fox heading back to work as Broncos coach

John Fox is returning to work on Monday, less than a month after undergoing open-heart surgery, and he plans to coach the Denver Broncos in their game against the Tennessee Titans on Dec. 8. What hasn’t been determined is whether Fox will coach from the sideline or the booth.

Man U routs Leverkusen 5-0 in Champions League

Manchester United routed Bayer Leverkusen 5-0 on Wednesday to cruise into the knockout stage of the Champions League. Wayne Rooney did not score but played a role in four of United’s goals.

Star freshmen steal the spotlight in Preaseason NIT at Garden

Arizona star freshman Aaron Gordon gets to live out a dream on Wednesday. He grew up in Northern California, has played in exotic places as part of national teams and traveling teams. But one place he's always wanted to go is Madison Square Garden.

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