MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

FORGOTTEN ONES: Even as murders hit record low in NYC, cold cases languish as outer-borough victims found to be low priority

SPECIAL REPORT: Click through for the Daily News investigation into open homicide cases and a series of interactive data graphics. The story reveals inequities in the number of NYPD detectives assigned to murder cases in different neighborhoods. Click the map below to connect each dot with a victim's story. read full story »

'THEY GOT MY BABY!' High school student, 16, shot dead hours after parents warned him someone was going to shoot up party

Iquan Williams planned to attend party in Brownsville, Brooklyn but his brother found out on Facebook that someone was planning to bring a gun to the party — but a mother's warning proved in vain.

DOOBIE DO! Gov. Cuomo makes about-face on marijuana and will issue executive order to approve medical use: sources

New York is going to pot. Gov. Cuomo is set to announce an executive action this week that would allow the limited use of medical marijuana, sources told the Daily News.

Mexican authorities detain six cops after fitness instructor, 28, from New York dies in their custody when officer steps on his neck

Mexican authorities say they have detained six police officers in the death of a U.S. man who died after being arrested for disorderly conduct in the resort city of Playa del Carmen.

DID HE USE A DRONE? Amazon.com founder airlifted from cruise ship for emergency kidney stone surgery

Jeff Bezos spent his New Year's Day being airlifted from a cruise in the Galapagos Islands due to pain in his abdomen caused by kidney stones.

Pregnant woman, unborn child, killed when boulder crushes car

A seven-month pregnant Frenchwoman was crushed to death after a 880-pound boulder fell on her car. The woman, named by French newspaper Sud Ouest as Karine Vocant, was killed instantly. Her 46-year-old partner Patrick Marchand was driving the car but escaped unharmed.

'Bronx Tale' actor slams co-star paroled in cop death

Obama calls to reinstate unemployment benefits for one million Americans

In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama says the unemployment insurance is a 'vital economic lifeline' for many people.

Girl, 11, stabs family member NINE TIMES in Dallas home, cops say

An 11-year-old Dallas girl, who has not been identified, reportedly waited for Toshia Edmonson to go to sleep before stabbing her repeatedly in the head, neck and shoulder, according to a report.

Dennis Rodman names former NBA players, including All-Stars, to play game in North Korea

Rodman leads a team that includes former NBA All-Stars Kenny Anderson, Cliff Robinson, and Vin Baker to play against a top North Korean Senior National team on Jan. 8, marking Kim Jong Un’s birthday.

BAD LUCK FOR THE CHIEFS: Colts stun Chiefs with incredible comeback in wild-card contest

It was a comeback for the ages, and a coming of age. And when it was all said and done, Andrew Luck had written his name into postseason lore, and the Colts were on their way to the AFC Divisional Playoffs.

Two horses killed instantly during accident at Belmont Park

Caixa Eletronica, a fan favorite on the New York Racing Association circuit, died Saturday morning after being involved in a training accident at Belmont Park.

Parents remove feeding tubes following tragic root canal

The 3-year-old Hawaiian girl who was left brain dead after a routine root canal died on Friday night.

'Runaway bride' reveals why she faked own kidnapping

The Oklahoma “runaway bride” whose phony kidnapping caused a massive manhunt in 2010 has finally come clean about why she fled.

Iowa man arrested following scuffle over PB&J sandwiches

Jerome Davis of Des Moines was arrested Friday after he allegedly pulled a knife on his brother, who had confronted him about his sandwich eating spree, the Des Moines Register reported.

Jahi McMath's mother allowed to remove brain-dead daughter from hospital, judge rules

A judge said Friday that the mother of a 13-year-old girl who was declared brain dead after tonsil surgery can remove her daughter from a California hospital if she assumes full responsibility for the consequences.

Austrian tourist dies in Italy from lurid sex game gone wrong: cops

A tourist in Italy has died after a "sex game gone wrong," police claim. The married Austrian was found in a camper van on the shore of Lake Garda, northern Italy. He was 41-year-old.

British dad gets two years for running from cops at 100 mph — with his babies on board!

A British dad has been jailed for almost two years after leading police on a 100 mph car chase with his three children in the car. Jason Thomas weaved in and out of freeway traffic for 10 minutes at top speed after officers who suspected him of carrying drugs tried to stop him.

Soap star fired, accused of groping 20-year-old co-star

Italian retiree scammed, told banknotes had deadly virus

An Italian retiree has been robbed of her savings after being scammed and told her banknotes were contaminated with a deadly virus.

Former First Lady Barbara Bush leaves Houston hospital

Former first lady Barbara Bush has been discharged from a Texas hospital where she spent nearly a week being treated for pneumonia.

Historic 'polar vortex' with 'life-threatening wind chills' to hit U.S.

It has been decades since parts of the Midwest experienced a deep freeze like the one expected to arrive Sunday, with potential record-low temperatures heightening fears of frostbite and hypothermia.

Comic who made fun of WWII vets on New Year's Eve 'not sorry'

2 bodies found in Minneapolis fire wreckage, 14 injured

The body of a second victim was found Friday in the ruins of a Minneapolis apartment complex, bringing to two the death toll in an explosion and fire at the building. Another 14 people were injured, some seriously.

Caught on tape: Pope Francis leaves voicemail for Spanish nuns

Pope Francis was disgruntled after calling a group of Spanish nuns on New Year's Eve--and getting sent to voicemail.

New York City braces for freezing temps after snowstorm leaves 8 million people digging out

So long, snow. Hello, deep freeze. Mayor de Blasio, after digging himself out Friday from the year’s first snowstorm, braced for a bitterly frigid Saturday with the rest of his 8 million new constituents.

Ohio college fraternity disbanded after hazing ritual costs pledge a testicle

Wilmington College's Gamma Phi Gamma's rights have been "permanently extinguished" by a judicial board following a senseless Halloween ritual involving ICY HOT and balled-up T-shirts.

At least 13 deaths blamed on winter storm as thousands of flights are canceled, roadways shut down

The storm dropped a blanket of light, powdery snow across the Northeast and ushered in frigid temperatures Friday that were unusual even for cities accustomed to blasts of winter weather.

Jay Z’s Barneys deal — caught in 'shop-and-frisk' scandal — yields over $1M in profits: source

A source close to Barneys said figures were being tallied on Friday, the last day of sales, but profits had exceeded the million-dollar mark.

EDITORIAL NYC's new top terror fighter is a cub whose experience pales in comparison to those who've served on Ray Kelly's team

Freshly sworn in as New York police commissioner, Bill Bratton announced that John Miller, best known as a television news correspondent, will take over Monday as the city’s top terror fighter.

Injured Formula One driver Michael Schumacher’s helmet camera is handed over to investigators

Michael Schumacher's family has provided French investigators with the helmet camera that the Formula One great wore during a skiing incident in which he was critically injured, his manager said Saturday.

North Korean ski resort gear may violate U.N. ban: report

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un said last month that a newly-opened ski resort in the secretive country was "at the center of the world's attention." And now could be — but for much more serious reasons.

Adding new baby to health plan more complicated under Obamacare

The Obama administration confirms there is no quick and easy way for consumers to update their coverage under the new health law for the birth of a baby and other common life changes.

Ship assisting Antarctic passengers’ rescue now feared to become stuck in ice

Icebreaker carrying 52 passengers retrieved from an icebound ship in the Antarctic was told to halt its journey home on Friday after concerns that a Chinese vessel involved in the rescue may also become stuck.

Bikini-wearing Lea Michele heats it up in Mexico

Student recognizes actor's life-threatening condition during practice exam

A doctor-in-training, who discovered that an actor-patient’s fake condition was actually the real deal, may have saved the man’s life.

Raising the Bar: Supermodel Refaeli gets her first tattoo

RETOOLING THE FINEST: Bratton taps ex-CBS News correspondent John Miller as NYPD pointman on war against terror

CBS News correspondent John Miller will return to the NYPD as its Deputy Commissioner of Counter-Terrorism, newly minted NYPD Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said Thursday.

Kerry's Mideast trip starts on sour note

Secretary of State Kerry’s Mideast visit started on a sour note Thursday when Israel’s leader accused his Palestinian counterpart of glorifying terrorists.

This was no 'Don': Severed horse head found in Miami neighborhood

Residents in a Miami-Dade neighborhood have been left sickened and disturbed after discovering a severed horse head believed by one animal expert to have been butchered alive.

Former South Carolina fireman sought out hitman on New Year's Eve to kill his wife, cops say

Clinton Jones, 41, told someone he thought was a hitman to 'finish off' his wife, Michelle, because he didn't want to visit her in the hospital, authorities said.

2 children beheaded, nearly 6,000 forced into militias in Central African Republic: UNICEF

Violence against kids has reached new levels as civil war rages between Muslims and Christians in Central African Republic. UNICEF has verified 16 deaths and says some have become targets in revenge attacks.

Pervy Colorado teacher asked teen girls for topless pics, cops say

Randy Majors, 58, a veteran teacher at the Fruita 8/9 School, faces felony charges after cops say he asked several female students to send him topless photos of themselves.

Marriage with no peas: Kuwaiti bride files for divorce over eating style

The bride, married for a week, said she was ‘disgusted’ at the ‘shocking sight’ of her groom scooping up his veggies with bread rather than a fork, adding that he lacked table manners, according to reports.

WATCH Such a tease! NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio starts to 'strip' when reporter asks him about how many layers he's wearing

There's a sign-language interpreter challenge you don't get too often: How do you translate a mayor starting to "strip" for the press?

Double murder charges dropped against Florida man under 'Stand Your Ground'

A Florida man had two murder charges against him dropped Thursday after an appeals court found he was justified in blasting two unarmed men in 2008 under the state's controversial "Stand Your Ground" law.

LANDMARK RULING: Couple who are just friends and don't live together allowed to adopt, judge says

The couple, who are not identified, became friends in 2000. Later, they decided to adopt a child from Ethiopia but had to petition a court to put the man's name on legal papers as the second parent.

Hawaii family sues dentist for root canal that left 3-year-old girl BRAIN DEAD

Suit brought by the Boyle family against Island Dentistry in Honolulu alleges staff bungled the Dec. 3 procedure on little Finley Boyle and were unprepared for emergency 26 minutes into her root canal.

Ex-husband of pregnant mom arrested after body found in Texas creek

Matthew Sowders was arrested on capital murder charges after a body believed to be 26-year-old Melissa Sowders was found in a Houston-area creek, the Harris County Sheriff's Office announced.

No cold play for Gwyneth in Hawaii!

Sports

Myers: Payton's enjoying this trip to bountiful

Sean Payton was in exile last season after being banished by Roger Goodell for his role in BountyGate and the Saints were completely lost without him.

End Zone: 32 years ago in Cincinnati, Hell froze over with Super Bowl trip on the line

In Greek mythology the river Styx was the menacing boundary between Earth and the underworld. “Abandon Hope, All ye Who Enter Here,” Dante warned in the Inferno, writing of a similar gateway to his Hell.

Weiss: No limits for Florida State's confident Winston

No one epitomizes Florida State’s new found swagger better than Jameis Winston. The Seminoles’ 6-4, 228-pound redshirt freshman quarterback from Bessemer, Ala., may as well have been stuck in a time warp with all-time FSU great Deion Sanders in the early ’90s.

Some playoff surprises, but Vegas likes Seahawks, Broncos and Niners

From Lambeau Field to Las Vegas, cheeseheads, Aaron Rodgers aficionados and, perhaps most importantly, the oddsmakers, took note of Rodgers' return to form in the regular-season finale, rallying the Packers to a last-minute victory in Chicago.

Autos

Cuba opens car market for first time since 1959, buyers face huge markups

Cubans awoke on Friday for the first time in half a century with the right to buy new and used vehicles from the state without special permission, but markups of 400 percent or more quickly dashed most people's expectations.

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She's how old!? Jane Seymour shows off timeless beach body

Naomi displays shocking bald patches on New Year’s Eve

Disney World ride wait times hit up to 5 hrs on New Year's Eve

Throngs of Disney goers in Orlando, Fla. are spending their New Year's Eve in lines with wait times up to five hours while others aren't even getting in.

Robin Roberts reveals she is gay in thank-you note to GMA fans

"Good Morning America" co-host and cancer survivor Robin Roberts gratefully thanked her loved ones for a milestone year of health, among them she mentioned her longtime girlfriend.

James Avery, ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ star, dies at 68

Beloved TV dad James Avery died on New Year’s Eve at age 68 following weeks of complications from open heart surgery, his rep said.

WARNING, GRAPHIC UFC fighter Silva suffers gruesome leg injury

Chris Weidman defended his UFC middleweight title when Anderson Silva broke his left leg on a kick in the second round, ending UFC 168 with a horrific injury Saturday night.

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Miley Cyrus' most outrageous moments of 2013

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Bethenny's new man once accused of rape, charges never filed: court docs

Poll: Two-thirds of Americans feel government headed in wrong direction

A new poll shows that Americans have a terribly dim view of their elected leaders and the overall effectiveness of the government.

Salt storage facility worker dies in truck while preparing for snowstorm when 100-foot tall pile of rock salt falls on him

A man working at a salt storage facility in suburban Philadelphia was killed when a 100-foot tall pile of road salt collapsed and crushed him, authorities said.

'Runaway bride' reveals why she faked own kidnapping

The Oklahoma “runaway bride” whose phony kidnapping caused a massive manhunt in 2010 has finally come clean about why she fled.

Drug dealer under house arrest in Italy begs to go to prison to escape 'unbearable' wife

Tunisian man reportedly asked Livorno police on Thursday for the ability to serve the remainder of his sentence behind bars. He allegedly told officers he was 'tired of continuously fighting' with his other half.

Kennedy Space Center to be testing site for top-secret Air Force space plane

Boeing is the contractor working on the spacecraft, and the company announced Friday that it will convert a former space shuttle building for the X-37B orbital test vehicle program.

GRUESOME REPORT: Paul Walker's autopsy report released; Porsche found traveling at more 100 mph at impact

Paul Walker suffered horrific burn injuries in the tragic crash that claimed his life — and the driver had no alcohol or drugs in his system, autopsy reports released Friday and obtained by the Daily News reveal.

Piece of beer bottle glass stuck in man's cheek for 17 DAYS

Mysterious vandal paints La. Voodoo Queen’s tomb a bright pink

Dozens of tourists in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 gather around the tomb of Marie Laveau to place wishes. But most had one question on their minds: Why was the tomb painted bright pink?

SEE IT Going where no politician has gone before: North Carolina politician pens resignation letter in Klingon

Indian Trail, N.C., Councilman David Waddell showed his “Star Trek” stripes to the community, submitting a four-sentence resignation letter in Klingon.

Ke$ha enters rehab to treat eating disorder: report

Swedish ice cream truck replaces jingle with texts

The ice cream truck’s jingle has been silenced after residents of Eslöv complained that the tune was too loud and demanded that it be turned down or muted, The Local reported.

HER GUY FRIDAY: Demi Moore's new boyfriend revealed

10 firefighters suffer minor injuries battling Bronx blaze

Ten firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling a blaze at a Bronx home early Friday, fire department sources said.

Kim Jong Un executed uncle by having him and five aides thrown naked into cage with 120 dogs as the despot looked on: report

Jang Song Thaek was stripped naked, thrown in a cage and mauled by 120 hunting dogs that had been starved for five days, according to a report in a Hong Kong newspaper.

Mike Huckabee backtracks from support of Lindsey Graham in South Carolina senate race

It looked like an endorsement and sounded like an endorsement but Mike Huckabee is backtracking now from his support of Lindsey Graham.

Human skull discovery in Calif. biking, hiking area baffles investigators

Mystery surrounds the discovery of a human skull placed on a paper plate surrounded by beads in California.

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French woman spends New Year's Eve locked in bathroom

What a crappy way to start the year. A French woman rang in 2014 from the comfort of a commode after getting trapped inside a bathroom for more than 12 hours.

New York City teacher faulted after chem lab experiment leaves students badly burned

The Manhattan teacher whose botched science demonstration left two students badly burned — and who apparently didn’t insist the kids wear protective gear — should have known better, a top safety expert says.

Woman whose body was pulled from Conn. river was killed by commuter train after she had been walking on tracks, cops say

A woman whose body was pulled from the Saugatuck River last week was struck by a Metro-North train while trying to cross a bridge, Connecticut cops said.

Canadian missionary reportedly chopped up by machete-wielding thugs in Belize

Brian Townsend's son identified his father after seeing photographs of the remains. The son had traveled to Central America from Canada on Dec. 28 hoping to find his dad alive.

Editors' Picks

PHOTOS Mila, Ashton share smooch at Lakers game

Whether it's a cry for attention or they're just crazy in love, take a peek at Hollywood couples spotted getting hot 'n heavy in public.

Justin and Selena share intimate selfie

Are Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez back on? Shortly after the two were spotted racing around on Segways in Bieber's neighborhood of Calabasa, California, Bieber posted a photo of the on-again off-again couple snuggling.

Oldest surviving ‘Gone with the Wind’ cast member dies

Alicia Rhett, an actress who played one of the sisters of Ashley Wilkes in "Gone with the Wind," died Friday. She was 98.

Phil Everly, of the Everly Brothers, dies at 74

Phil Everly with his brother Don set a standard for rock 'n' roll harmony that has not yet been matched.

Danielle Steel awarded French Legion d'honneur

“Queen of Romance” Danielle Steel has been awarded France’s highest honor, the Legion d’honneur, earlier this week for her service to the European country.

HOLY COW: Two-headed cow born in Morocco lead the pack of amazing animal kingdom oddities

Are these the strangest animals you've ever seen?

Zombie film scene prompts panic in British town

British police responded to the equivalent of a 911 call when a panicked passerby reported she had seen a man armed with an ax and another lying in a pool of blood.

REVIEW New 'Paranormal Activity' scares up few original thrills

'The Marked Ones' is not much different than it's predecessors.

'Mob Wives' star faces $96G fine at sentencing

Alicia DiMichele to be fined $96,000 fine and $20,000 in restitution in embezzlement case.

'70s Show' actress death ruled accidental overdose

Mysterious death of Lisa Robin Kelly has been ruled an accidental overdose, officials say.

Rihanna blond and topless for MAC

Superstar has just unveiled the first, sultry image from her upcoming MAC Cosmetics campaign.

Coke cuts gay wedding scene from Irish ad

Irish edition of "Reasons to Believe" ad leaves out clip of two men taking pictures after their wedding.

Michael Schumacher reaches 45th birthday comatose

Michael Schumacher's friends and family took turns by his hospital bed Friday on his 45th birthday.

A palace fit for a Queen

Queen Latifah has just listed her six-bedroom New Jersey palace for $2.4 million.

Rising star's girlfriend is getting all the attention

In 2014, it’s all about Central Florida QB Blake Bortles and his gal pal Lindsey Duke.

PHOTOS The party never stops for Ryan Seacrest

'American Idol' host parties with bikini-clad girls in St. Barts.

Prince William sparks controversy with Cambridge enrollment

Duke of Cambridge is enrolling for spring term to take a course in Agricultural management.

Don't let snowstorm ruin resolutions

Sure, Netflix looks appealing on a snow day, but a storm is no reason to ditch your resolution so soon.

EXCLUSIVE Did Jets QB Smith make lewd pass at nurse?

Gang green’s rookie QB Geno Smith is the subject of an unsavory tale of romance.

Would you eat at a place named Dirt Candy?

Here are the worst-named great restaurants in NYC.

PHOTOS Soaring into the Sky

As Sochi Olympics approach, check out amazing photos from the Four Hills ski jumping tournament in Austria.

Jane Seymour shows off timeless beach body

At 62, Jane Seymour looks even better than in her Bond girl days.

PHOTOS Leggy Bey rocks short-shorts during Miami vacation

The stars love their short shorts! See who isn't afraid to show a little leg ...

PHOTOS Ooh Ga Ga! Singer goes topless in sultry Versace ad

Celebs aren't afraid to get a little sexy when it comes to ad campaigns.

DOWN AND DIRTY: Ke$ha flashes bum in new music video

The 26-year-old debuted her salacious music video for her track 'Dirty Love.'

Former Smiths frontman Morrissey is working on a novel

In a recent Q&A session on his blog, Morrissey revealed that his plans for 2014 include recording a new album (one of the tracks is named “Instanbul,” after Morrissey’s second favorite city, he writes) and penning some fiction.

Cheerios to be GMO-free

General Mills Inc said it has stopped using genetically modified ingredients in the popular breakfast cereal Cheerios.

PHOTOS Still Jenny from the block: JLo waits for subway in the Bronx

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

New power couple? Sean Penn, Charlize Theron spark romance rumors

The two Oscar-winning actors were photographed vacationing together in Hawaii.

Nigella opens up about 'mortifying' trial

Nigella Lawson has spoken out for the first time since trial's verdict.

Macy's and Martha Stewart reach deal in lawsuit

The two-year legal battle began when Martha Stewart inked a deal with J.C.Penney.

Cara Delevingne stars in Mulberry ads

British modeling sensation Cara Delevingne has kicked off 2014 in style with the unveiling of a new Mulberry campaign.

NY1 anchor Kiernan dishes on new radio show

Pat Kiernan didn't want a truncated reprise of his popular morning news show on NY1.

TV REVIEW 'The Curse of Oak Island'

"The Curse of Oak Island" reminds us just how much fun buried treasure used to be.

Kim Zolciak introduces new twins

It seems like six kids is enough for Kim Zolciak.

PHOTOS Hercules to pummel major cities with snow

Winter storm Hercules threatens several major U.S. cities with a barrage of snow.

'The Goldfinch' causes spike in Frick Museum attendance

Readers of Donna Tartt’s novel “The Goldfinch” have caused a jump in ticket sales at the museum.

Rick Ross sues LMFAO over 'Party Rock Anthem' lyrics

Rick Ross is not amused at the word play in LMFAO's 2010 song.

Men's fashion trends to look out for in 2014

Here are some of the hottest menswear styles you can expect to see over the next 12 months.

Your favorite alcohol could reveal your political beliefs

What you order at the bar may say a lot about your political persuasion.

Best bet for online dating is Jan. 5

The ideal time to find your perfect match is on Jan. 5 at 8:57 p.m., research from Match.com shows.

JLaw poses with fan in British pub

JLaw delighted a British fan when she stopped by her parents' pub in the final days of 2013.

50 Cent facing lawsuit for sex video

The rapper is being sued for posting an online sex vid without the woman's permission.

Boitano: 'I've never been ashamed of who I was'

The figure skater is speaking about his choice to go public.

EXCLUSIVE Taylor's not too Swift with latest pickup

Taylor Swift will start the new year in a familiar place: alone.

WATCH U.S. curling team spoof's 'What did the Fox Say'

It's an Olympic year ... and we all know what that means. It's viral video season!

Shia apologizes for plagiarism scandal

LaBeouf has taken to the air to apologize over controversy surrounding his short film.

Elizabeth Jane Howard, ‘Cazalet Chronicles’ author, dies

Novelist Elizabeth Jane Howard, best known for “The Cazelet Chronicles,” has died at the age of 90.

photos JLo hits the tracks

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

Gisele Bündchen to represent Pantene in 2014

Procter & Gamble has just announced that the supermodel will lend her locks to Pantene campaigns in the coming year.

Kirsten Dunst is first-ever face of L'Oreal Professionnel

Look for the actress in upcoming ads from the hair care giant.

'Bones' star TJ Thyne gets engaged with fairytale proposal

Talk about a dream proposal! TJ Thyne of the Fox series "Bones" popped the question.

Jamie Chung, Bryan Greenberg engaged

Bryan Greenberg and Jamie Chung are the latest members of Hollywood to get engaged.

photos Olivia Palermo shows off dazzling engagement ring

Can you stand the glare? Stars show us their blinding bling.

photos Deadly car bomb explosion in Beirut

A car bomb in Haret Hreik, a suburb of Beirut, has killed at least five people and injured at least 20.

5 gadgets to thrill frequent travelers

There’s nothing like a few pieces of technology to make you feel a little bit more at home on the road.

Rhode Island asked Taylor to do construction that irked neighbors

Don't worry, Rhode Island-ers: Taylor Swift isn't ruining the coastline.

EXCLUSIVE Simon to pop the question to Lauren Silverman

Simon Cowell’s bachelor years will be coming to an end any day now.

Actress Juanita Moore dies

The groundbreaking actress and Academy Award nominee has died at 99.

Olivia Palermo engaged to model

The reality star, best known for starring in "The City," is engaged to German model Johannes Huebl.

PHOTOS Bar Refaeli sizzles in teeny bikini

Check out the Sports Illustrated covergirl's sexiest moments.

‘Twerking,’ ‘selfie’ among 2013's banished words

At the risk of running afoul of the word police, Miley Cyrus better not take a selfie of herself twerking.

Nordstrom's only greeter celebrates 100th birthday

A friendly Nordstrom employee in California hit a major milestone Monday — he turned 100.

Rhode Island asked Taylor Swift to do controversial coast construction

Don't worry, Rhode Island-ers: Taylor Swift isn't ruining the coastline.

Vitamin E may slow early Alzheimer's

It shows promise in delaying functional decline by up to 19% in those with Alzheimer's, study shows.

First look at ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ released

As a final gift to fans in 2013, Marvel released the first still from the upcoming "Guardians of the Galaxy."

Michael and Catherine — together again

There's nothing quite like the holidays to bring an estranged couple close.

Madonna hits the Swiss slopes with family

She's on a family ski trip this week.

Giant inflatable duck deflates — again!

An inflatable 50-foot-high giant yellow duck has burst while on display in Taiwan.

Khloe: 'excited for this year to be over with'

After a bumpy 2013, Khloe Kardashian says she is looking forward to "new beginnings."

Leonardo DiCaprio defends 'Wolf of Wall Street'

Leonardo DiCaprio has risen to the defense of his new movie "The Wolf of Wall Street" after critics lambasted the movie for celebrating the culture of Wall Street it portrayed rather than slamming it.

"Blood, Sweat and Heels": Six black New York City women on the rise

These ladies have heart and a whole lot of sole.

Piers Morgan gets broken rib from cricket player

CNN big mouth Piers Morgan revealed he has a broken rib after he challenged an international cricket player to bowl at him. The British TV personality accepted a challenge to face six pitches from Australian bowler Brett Lee.

Sugar overload: WHO may cut sugar recommendations by half

The World Health Organization is considering cutting the amount of sugar it recommends in your daily diet to half the current limit.

Josh Hutcherson gets 'Hunger Games' salute at basketball game

"Hunger Games" actor Josh Hutcherson got a warm welcome from the crowd at a Kentucky Wildcats basketball game this weekend. The 21-year-old actor, a Kentucky native, showed up to the game decked out in Wildcats gear.

‘Duck Dynasty’s’ Willie Robertson to guest on Fox News special

“Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson will talk about his outspoken father as he helps Fox News Channel ring in the new year.

Prince William to attend Cambridge University in 2014

The Prince will be attending for 10 weeks to study agricultural management.

SUPER ROLE MODEL: Gisele surprises young cancer patient

Gisele Bundchen knew just the prescription to brighten a young cancer patient's holidays. The Brazilian supermodel stopped by the Boston-area home of Karina Moreira Thursday and surprised the teen blogger with an impromptu cosmetics confab.

Jon Gosselin on ex-wife Kate Gosselin: ‘Everyone knows she’s an a--hole’

Jon Gosselin is not a fan of his ex-wife Kate Gosselin by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, he downright despises her. "Everyone thinks I'm out to get Kate. I don't give a f--k!" he told Philadelphia magazine. "What would I get out of it?"

Candice Swanepoel strikes a fierce pose for Vogue cover

Who doesn't want to see a supermodel in a teeny bikini?

Tori Spelling seen without wedding ring amid Dean McDermott cheating rumors

Tori Spelling has yet to spell out exactly how she's dealing with allegations her husband Dean McDermott cheated on her.

'The Invention of Wings' by Sue Monk Kidd: Book review

Sue Monk Kidd brands herself as a spiritual author, and that’s evident in her new book.

Madonna hits the slopes on family ski trip

Madonna and her three kids hit the Swiss slopes on a family ski trip during the festive season.

Michelle Obama tweets support to Robin Roberts, girlfriend

Michelle Obama congratulated GMA host Robin Roberts and her newly acknowledged girlfriend, Amber Laign, as Roberts marks her remarkable recovery after a bone marrow transplant. "I am so happy for you and Amber!" the first lady tweeted Monday, while the first family spends the holidays in Hawaii.

Chuck Patterson, Broadway star, dead at 68

Chuck Patterson, who helped pave the way for other talented African-American actors trying to make it on Broadway, died two days before Christmas. He was 68 and lived in Harlem.

EXCLUSIVE Hooker recounts brutal Spitzer tryst

She was a high-priced call girl who claims she got choked out by Eliot Spitzer and pimped out by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.

Aiden Turner pleads not guilty to assault

Emmy-nominated soap star Aiden Turner has pleaded not guilty to roughing up his girlfriend during a heated Hollywood dispute last month, a prosecution source told the Daily News.

Wojciech Kilar, composer on ‘The Pianist,’ ‘Dracula,’ dead at 81

Wojciech Kilar, a Polish pianist and composer of classical music and scores for many films, including Roman Polanski’s Oscar-winning “The Pianist” and Francis Ford Coppola’s “Bram Stoker’s Dracula,” died Sunday. He was 81.

Carly Rae Jepsen fields call from Broadway

“Call Me Maybe” singer Carly Rae Jepsen has had her calls returned by Broadway. Producers of “Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” said Sunday that the Canadian singer-songwriter will take over the role of Cinderella starting Feb. 4 for 12 weeks.

Is she really 45? Stephanie Seymour shows off beach body

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

Samsung offers up 110-inch HD television for whopping $150,000

Samsung said a 110-inch TV that has four times the resolution of standard high-definition TVs is going on sale for about $150,000 in South Korea.

Nutrition buzzwords for 2014: Gluten free, kale, ancient grains

The buzz surrounding gluten-free diets isn't likely to die down in 2014, according to a survey of nutritionists. And healthy diners will be piling their plates with even more kale.

Grodin: Being involved benefits you and others

As we reach the end of another year, I am struck more than ever at how so many people seem to only care about themselves. As bizarre as it seems, I've even been criticized by some for getting involved in so many worthy causes.

Patrick Swayze's widow, Lisa Niemi, to remarry

After being married to Swayze for 34 years and losing him to pancreatic cancer in September, 2009, Lisa Niemi has found love again with jeweler Albert DePrisco.

Shakira mimics baby Milan’s grumpy face

The holidays have hit Hollywood! Celebrities get merry decorating, baking, gift-giving and more.

Brody spills beans on Bruce's post-Kardashian life

Bruce Jenner is "doing great" and easing into the single life since his split with wife Kris.

'Friends' Jennifer and Courteney go on Mexican vacation

Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox are definitely friends. The former co-stars were spotted enjoying the Mexican sun in bikinis during their end-of-year vacation. Soaking up the rays Cabo San Lucas on Saturday, the "Friends" stars were in the company of Aniston's fiancé Justin Theroux who confidently stood shirtless by the beach beauties.

GMA's Robin Roberts reveals she's gay in Facebook post

Roberts gratefully thanked loved ones, among them her longtime girlfriend.

Chrissy Lampkin, 'Love & Hip Hop' star, arrested after New Jersey bar brawl

Reality set in for a “Love and Hip Hop” star after an arrest for a bloody brawl in a New Jersey bar early Sunday morning.

Ex-'ANTM' star Analeigh Tipton is engaged

She may not be “America’s Next Top Model,” but former contestant Analeigh Tipton will soon take on the title of wife.

Britain’s BBC television network hacked

A hacker launched a Christmas Day campaign to convince other cyber criminals to pay him for access to the system.

WATCH THE VIDEO SWEATIN' NETTES: Brooklyn hoop dancers teach fitness class

At this dance class, you might Net yourself an NBA gig. Starting on Jan. 8, Crunch Gym in Fort Greene will offer a fitness class every Wednesday at 8 p.m. called Center Court Choreography with two Brooklyn Nets dancers — aka the Brooklynettes. Gymgoers get instant access to the actual choreography used by the NBA pros, which always includes unique borough flavor.

PHOTOS Rex Ryan, Jets play spoilers against Dolphins

Miami was eliminated from the scramble for the AFC’s final wild-card berth Jets, who thrived in the role of spoilers against their archrivals and won 20-7.

'Hobbit' holds tight to No. 1 for third weekend

"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" continued to top the box office, landing at No. 1 over the Christmas holiday for the third weekend in a row.

BIG PIMPIN':Jay Z and Beyonce drop $100G at Atlanta club

They're drunk in love — and spending like they’re downright wasted.

Lions WR Calvin Johnson may need knee surgery: report

Megatron may need some repairs. According to ESPN, Detroit's superstar receiver Calvin Johnson, who is inactive for Sunday's game at Minnesota, might need arthroscopic surgery to fix a sprained knee.

Ex-Giants QB saves ESPN's Chris Fowler with Heimlich manuever

ESPN’s Chris Fowler was choking on a chicken sandwich.

Leonardo DiCaprio sells Malibu mansion for $17.35M

The 'Wolf of Wall Street' actor was looking at a fat profit despite reportedly cutting the mansion's price tag twice since listing it in 2012.

‘Grimm’ star Claire Coffee marries Chris Thile

It's the most wonderful time of the year and 'Grimm' star Claire Coffee can attest to that. The 33-year-old actress got married to Chris Thile on Dec. 23 in Tennessee, People reported.

Anne Hathaway takes spin in BMW i3 electric car

The pricey vehicle is not even available in the United States until mid-2014.

PHOTOS Luxurious holiday getaways of the stars

Some hit the slopes, others hit the surf. From smoking hot beach bods to celebrity snow bunnies, see how the stars are celebrating the holiday season.

Vanessa Carlton ties the knot, thanks to Stevie Nicks

Stevie Nicks made loving fun for Vanessa Carlton and her new husband John McCauley. The "White Houses" singer and the Deer Tick musician tied the knot on Friday with none other than the Fleetwood Mac songstress as their officiant.

'Downton Abbey,' January premieres push idea of 'seasons'

Once upon a time, there was no “midseason” in television. Then there was. Shows like “24” and “American Idol” started to arrive in January and catch a fresh breeze of ratings. Now, many broadcast networks don’t want to talk about “seasons” at all.

'Duck' clan ready to put controversy ‘behind them’

“Duck Dynasty” family is ready to move on after patriarch Phil Robertson’s homophobic and racist rants.

Nigella Lawson reveals she is ‘conflict averse’

She has been at the center of a painful and public divorce, then seen her reputation ...

Miley's wild night in Vegas includes kiss to mystery gal pal

After watching Britney Spears kick off her Las Vegas residency with a bang-erz, Miley Cyrus went on to host quite the party.

Kim shares pic of North’s new ride — just like dad Kanye's

North West has a new set of wheels! While the 6-month-old daughter of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian is way too young to drive, little Nori has been gifted with a miniature Lamborghini, just like the one her rapper daddy drives.

Mystery surrounds jogging death of 'Booty Call' director

The tragic death of veteran producer Jeffrey Ian Pollack has left friends, family and peers in mourning. The discovery of the 54-year-old "Booty Call" director's body on a secluded jogging trail in California's Hermosa Beach Monday has also left questions as to what killed the avid runner.

Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel to reunite on NBC’s ’Today

The “Today” show is ending the year on a nostalgic note. NBC says that former “Today” anchors Jane Pauley and Bryant Gumbel will join Matt Lauer for Monday’s show.

Now Miley kisses a girl... and she likes it

It's been a year full of highs and lows for the singer, who officially brought twerking into the mainstream.

Hollywood PDA: Stars go public with their affection

Whether it's a cry for attention or they're just crazy in love, take a peek at Hollywood couples spotted getting hot 'n heavy in public.

Celebrity tattoos

Check out the celebs sporting some new ink.

Celebrity beach bodies

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

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of December 30

See what all the stars were up to this week …

Amazing Animal Kingdom oddities

Are these the strangest animals you've ever seen?

Stars caught without makeup

Celebrities may look phenomenal on the red carpet, but they also have hordes of makeup artists at the ready for even the tiniest of touchups. Catch them without the thick layers of powder, smoky eyeshadow and mascara, and it's a whole different story.

Best celebrity photobombs

Ever get that feeling someone's lurking behind you? Check out which celebrities have fallen victim to a hilarious photobomb ...

Ryan Seacrest parties in St. Barts

New Year's Eve may be over, but according to Ryan Seacrest the party's still going. The American Idol host looked very merry while partying on St. Barts beach on Jan. 2, 2014.

Incredible celebrity engagement rings

Can you stand the glare? Stars show us their blinding bling.

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.

Lively looks to help ring in the new year

Start the new year off with a bang with these glitzy party dresses.

Celebrities celebrate New Year's Eve!

Happy New Year! Check out how the stars saw in 2014

Celebrities wearing short shorts

The stars love their short shorts! See who isn't afraid to show a little leg ...

Sexy star advertisements

Celebs aren't afraid to get a little sexy when it comes to ad campaigns. Whether they're flaunting their curves in sizzling lingerie or showing off their modeling chops in sultry high-fashion shoots, these celebrities are so hot you'll forget what it is exactly they're trying to sell. Check out the sexiest star advertisements ...

Stars on the subway

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

Embarrassing celebrity photos

Gotchya! Sure, we're used to seeing the stars ooze glamour on the red carpet, but it turns out these celebrities aren't so perfect after all. They might put on a good face for photographers, but even the world's most beautiful people are bound to have an "oops" moment eventually -- and when that happens you can bet the paparazzi is nearby to capture it. From bad hair days to weird blemishes to stars stuffing their faces, check out Hollywood's hottest at their worst.

Hollywood brides

From "The Bachelor" nuptials to TomKat's big day, check out the most memorable Hollywood weddings.

Celebrity babies 2013

Hollywood experienced a major baby boom in 2013! From supermodels to A-list actors, check out all the famous faces who have become proud mums and dads this year.

New Year's Eve celebrations through the years

Before we welcome in 2014, take a look back at some of the best shots of New Year's Eve celebrations in New York City through the years.

Celebrity wardrobe malfunctions

Ahh, wardrobe malfunctions ... Thanks to shoddy manufacturing, clumsiness and the advent of spaghetti straps, nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

Bar Refaeli's hottest moments

You've seen her face - and her body - everywhere from the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue to the arm of ex-boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio.

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 ...

Madonna hits the slopes on family ski trip

Madonna and her three kids hit the Swiss slopes on a family ski trip during the festive season.

Supermodels show off their bikini bods

Who doesn't want to see a supermodel in a teeny bikini?

Rihanna's naughtiest moments

We all know Rihanna is a good girl gone bad, but sometimes the Barbadian beauty goes above and beyond her usual naughtiness. From risque photo shoots to wearing nothing but body paint, check out the sexy singer's most Rated R moments.

'Timestack' photos

By combining multiple images into one, photographer Matt Molloy has captured entire sunsets in one single breathtaking image using a technique he calls "timestacking."

Stars celebrate Christmas, 2013

The holidays have hit Hollywood! Celebrities get merry decorating, baking, gift-giving and more.

Most shocking red carpet looks of 2013

It was the year for sheer! When it came time to dress up for the red carpet, these stars operated under the mantra "less is more," donning see-through gowns that often had us asking "what was she thinking?!" Check out the most daring dresses of 2013 ...

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of December 23

See what all the stars were up to this week …

Miley Cyrus' most outrageous moments of 2013

2013 is coming to an end, but Miley's antics have only just begun. It's been a year full of highs and lows for the singer, who officially brought twerking into the mainstream. In no particular order, we've rounded up her most outrageous, salacious and generally out of control moments of 2013.

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.

Hottest beach bodies of 2013

We think it's safe to say this was one of the hottest years yet. Don't believe us? Just take a look back at the top 30 best beach bods of 2013 ...

Best after-Christmas sales

The holidays may be over, but there's still shopping to be done! Check out the best after-Christmas sales, going on now ...

Royal Family Christmas, 2013

Kate Middleton, Prince William and Queen Elizabeth II and the rest of the family gather for Christmas.

Holiday toy fads through the years

It wouldn't be the holidays without parents scrambling to make sure the season's hottest toy is under the tree come Christmas morning ... only for it to be cast aside and forgotten about by New Year's Day. From Tickle Me Elmos to Tamagotchis, take a look back at favorite toy fads of Christmases past ...

Best Christmas movies ever

Christmas and the movies go together like Santa Claus and cookies. Here's our list of the very best holiday classics.

Celebrity splits of 2013

Which celebrity couples have become casualties this year? Check out the most shocking splits of 2013.

25 biggest entertainment stories of 2013

From celebrity feuds to too much twerking, these entertainment stories made headlines around the world.

Festive animals

Forget carols, forget fruit cake and forget egg nog, pictures of adorable animals getting festive will get you into the Christmas spirit in no time.

Sports

Lawrence: Bynum could find himself without league to play in

The Cleveland Cavaliers were mainly concerned about Andrew Bynum’s “knee challenges,” according to team owner Dan Gilbert, when they took a gamble on the former Laker all-star center this past summer and signed him as a free agent.

Titans fire head coach Munchak after 3 seasons

The Tennessee Titans have fired Mike Munchak after three seasons as head coach and 31 years combined with this franchise as a player and coach. The Titans confirmed the firing Saturday after holding meetings since they ended the season with a 7-9 record and a 16-10 win over Houston.

The Score: This has become one 5-ring circus

The U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team is anxious to compete in Sochi this February, but right now their management is singing the Red White and Blues.

Super Bowl XIX Rewind: Super Joe outduels Marino as 49ers romp

Super Joe threw for 331 yards and three touchdowns and also ran for 59 yards and a TD to win his second Super Bowl MVP award, leading the Niners to a 38-16 rout of the Dolphins at Stanford Stadium, virtually a home game for San Francisco.

Inside the Playbook: 49ers (12-4) at Packers (8-7-1)

It’s going to be frigid at Lambeau Field but the Niners are a tough-minded team seemingly built for cold weather with a straightforward physical approach on both sides of the ball.

Inside the Playbook: Chargers (9-7) at Bengals (11-5)

The Bengals have taken note of the Chargers’ postgame locker room following their win over the Chiefs and how there were a few “Who Dey” chants going around. The Chargers fell, 17-10, in Cincinnati Dec. 10.

Inside the Playbook: Chiefs (11-5) at Colts (11-5)

Chiefs OLB Justin Houston , who dislocated his elbow in Week 12, returns but OLB Tamba Hali is a question mark with swelling in his knee.

Inside the Playbook: Saints (11-5) at Eagles (10-6)

Philly gets back S Earl Wolff, who missed five of the last six games with an injured knee. Patrick Chung has struggled in his place. S Colt Anderson , one of the Eagles’ best special teamers, looks good to go after missing the final two games with a knee problem. OG Julian Vandervelde (back) is out, as is Saints RB Pierre Thomas (chest).

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