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GOP’S LAST CHANCE TO STOP DONALD: Republicans must band together and rally around John Kasich — or even Ted Cruz — in order to halt Trump's campaign of hate

It will be a tragedy for a party that, though flawed, has a philosophy that’s respected by millions of Americans and healthy for the nation’s political debates.

EXCLUSIVE DAS IST VERBOTEN! Sexual harassment allegations run rampant at popular Brooklyn nightclub, stem from co-owner

Williamsburg hotspot Verboten is rife with shameless sexual harassment spearheaded by the out-of-control co-owner, a new suit charges.

MARCO NO-GO: Rubio suspends presidential campaign after bruising primary loss in home state of Florida

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio suspended his presidential campaign Tuesday night.

CHEERS, GOVERNOR! Kasich wins Ohio, but Trump builds on GOP delegate lead with big wins

Donald Trump won at least one key winner-take-all state Tuesday night with a blowout victory Florida.

Hillary Clinton wins in Ohio, Florida, N.C. and Illinois; Bernie hopeful in Missouri

Hillary Clinton went into Tuesday with a sizable lead of more than 200 pledged delegates, and was the favorite in Florida.

KATO KAELIN 'People v. O.J. Simpson' acts as reminder of wacko conspiracy nuts

Nevada judge, who was a one-time stripper, found dead

A suburban Las Vegas municipal judge who was the first woman elected to the bench in her city’s history was found dead Sunday, police said.

North Korean court slaps UVA student with 15 years of hard labor in prison

North Korea’s highest court has sentenced an American college student to 15 years of hard labor in prison.

GROSS RACISM IN GROSSE POINT: Mich. community outraged after white teens take pic with N-word written on stomachs

Four Michigan high school students have been suspended for a week after posing for a picture with racial slurs written across their stomachs.

STASI This year's election madness has taught us only sociopaths would want to run for President — and it's the fault of the media

These are the best presidential candidates America could come up with to run our country?

NEWLYWEDS DEAD: Texas couple die after murder-suicide in their home while 2 young children were at school

Casey Ross, 43, made a desperate call to police from inside a closet in her San Antonio home after her new husband, David Ross, had shot her in the head and then killed himself.

HE'S NOT SORRY! N.J. Gov Chris Christie defends dead-cop diss to campaign for Trump: 'Even if I had decided to stay in the state, I would had not attended the funeral'

It wasn’t Gov. Christie’s day to mourn.

PACKIN' ON THE PDA! Taylor Swift, Calvin Harris share vacation images

'HARD-LUCK HERO': Homeless man collects $100,000 after finding escaped inmates

Mark Hay-Chapman, 55, has been hailed as a “hard-luck hero” for his role in capturing Hossein Nayeri, 33, and Jonathan Tieu, 20.

TOUR OF DIRTY! Fla. couple admits to running sex tourism gig where they booked trips to Dominican Republic with 'perks'

Alfred and Jennifer Cotten, 50 and 49, of Tropical Adult Vacations, pleaded guilty Monday to promoting prostitution in the third degree in exchange for five years probation.

Trump volunteers MUST sign agreement preventing them from badmouthing him or his company — ever

Donald Trump has no problem being a big mouth, but his campaign volunteers have to keep theirs shut — forever.

'YOU CAN’T MOVE A PROBLEM': Rev. Al Sharpton tours Rikers, doubts shutdown of jails

The Rev. Al Sharpton toured scandal-plagued Rikers Island Tuesday.

GOOD GENES: Locklear’s daughter Eva is ready for the spotlight

Sicko father posed as daughter's texting boyfriend to get nude photos of her

He then used the photos as leverage to begin sexually abusing the 14-year-old, according to federal court records obtained by the Syracuse Post-Standard.

Homeless New hampshire man dies in jail when he can't afford bail following pot bust

Jeffrey Pendleton was arrested for misdemeanor marijuana possession on Tuesday, but could not pay the $100 to bound out.

Don't worry, Richard! Trump's here to save Simmons

Build a wall, ban Muslims, rescue Richard Simmons. That's Donald Trump's presidential agenda.

President Obama close to naming SCOTUS nominee to replace Scalia

The President is eyeing either Judge Sri Srinivasan or Judge Merrick Garland, according to sources close to the process.

CALL HER THE FIRST LEWD-Y! Sex toy company wants Melania Trump to be face of its 'Make Sex Great Again' campaign

A swanky sex toy company wants Melania Trump to help make sex great again.

‘HE’S LIKE MY SON. HE’S MY FAMILY’: Fla. woman fighting to keep fully-trained pet alligator Rambo after state says he’s too big

Rambo’s owner Mary Thorn said a recent growth spurt put the 15-year-old Rambo at six feet long, and Florida Fish and Wildlife officials require gators that big to live on properties with at least 2.5 acres of open space.

'YOU NEVER FORGET, BUT YOU MOVE ON': Clouse family rebuilding since losing 7 kids in Pennsylvania farmhouse fire 5 years ago

Five years after a Pennsylvania farming couple lost seven of their children in a house fire, their home is yet again filled with children.

Foxy Brown praises Trump, 'I haven’t been this excited in so long'

Hillary caught on mic mocking Chris Christie, whining about Trump

The hot mic has caught Hillary Clinton mocking Chris Christie’s endorsement of Donald Trump.

Zika virus linked to brain disorder microcephaly in new study

The study found microcephaly affects roughly 1% of women infected with Zika virus during the first trimester.

Texas cop in critical condition after Fort Worth shooting with wanted father-son duo; 1 suspect dead, another captured

A Texas police officer was critically wounded in a shooting that left one suspect dead in Fort Worth Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Suspected Ashanti stalker says he’s dating singer, who is jealous he’s cheating on her

It's the third trial for Devar Hurd, who has been accused of terrorizing the singer for nearly a decade.

FRENCH KISS: Kristen Stewart smooches rumored girlfriend in Paris

Convicted owl-kicker, computer salesman ‘Super’ Dell Schanze to run for Utah governor

Owl-kicking former TV pitchman Dell Schanze has filed for a third gubernatorial run in Utah.

Virginia infant was left alone in RV for seven hours, found wedged between couch and seat

Brendon Newton's parents are charged with second-degree murder and felony child neglect.

N.J. grandmother was literally scared to death by cabbie who drove her home through unfamiliar route: suit

A N.J. grandmother was literally scared to death by a cabbie who drove her home from the shopping mall on an unfamiliar road.

Feds arrest suspect in ‘Celebgate’ hack of nude photos from J-Law, Anna Kendrick, other stars

Prosecutors say Ryan Collins used a phishing scheme to access over 100 Google and Apple email accounts.

Autos

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK. Dodge muscle cars are getting a sweet new color

The 2016 Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT vehicles are going orange – mango orange.

AND THE WINNER IS... 2016 Daily News Autos Award winners

Out of hundreds of entrants, these are the 16 winning cars, trucks, and SUVs of the 2016 Daily News Autos Awards.

$3.5 BILLION LAWSUIT. Plummeting stocks spur investors to sue Volkswagen

Volkswagen's emissions scandal and its aftermath have pummeled the company's value. Shareholders are not happy.

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE. 2017 Toyota Highlander will be revealed at N.Y. Auto Show

The all-new 2017 Toyota Highlander is ready to reveal its updated design at the New York Auto Show.

SEE IT SKIN OF THEIR TEETH. Near fatal truck crash (VIDEO)

Ho hum...another day, another startling almost-crash video you have to see to believe.

SURPRISE! Mazda's got a surprise for the 2016 New York Auto Show

The automaker promises to 'blow the lid off' a world premiere, but it won't say what it is.

CHEVY CONNECTIONS. 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Review

Chevy’s Malibu is a family car that doubles as a rolling hotspot.

New York

ADORABLE! NYPD officers rescue six kittens stashed in suitcase, thrown over a fence near Williamsburg Bridge

Cops rescued a half-dozen tiny kittens stashed in a suitcase and discarded by a cruel cat-hater in Brooklyn.

Man arrested for removing boot from car in Manhattan, driving off

The crafty perp didn't remove a boot from his tire; so he just replaced it in front of a cop.

Democrat-controlled state Assembly votes to nix tampon tax

The Democrat-controlled state Assembly Tuesday voted unanimously to exempt tampons and other feminine hygiene products from sales tax.

Serial rapist charged in 1989 murder of 17-year-old girl after he was tied to the scene through DNA

A serial rapist has been arrested for the horrifying 1989 murder of a 17-year-old girl thrown off a roof in the Bronx, sources said.

Accused hitmen in 2012 mob-style slaying of Brandon Woodard await extradition to New York

Three men are wanted for the death of Brandon Woodard, but the triggerman remains at large.

City policy to force pedicab drivers out of business, lawsuit alleges

City officials are so anti-pedicab they have launched a policy to force drivers out — hassling them to the point of financial ruin.

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Cops have identified the man shot dead in a violence-plagued Brooklyn housing project Monday afternoon.

Garbage truck strikes, kills 55-year-old woman in Manhattan

A garbage truck struck and killed a 55-year-old woman as she crossed an Upper East Side street just steps away from her home.

NYPD could assign cops to troubled homeless shelters

As Mayor de Blasio vows to reduce violence at city shelters, the NYPD has not ruled out assigning cops at the troubled sites.

Cuomo wants N.Y. lawmakers to adopt stronger ethics measures

Gov. Cuomo wants state lawmakers to adopt stronger ethics measures but he’s willing to give them until June to do it.

Cop killer Ronell Wilson dodges death penalty for execution-style slayings after judge declares him 'mentally retarded'

A Brooklyn judge struck down the death penalty verdict against Ronell Wilson in the execution-style murders of two NYPD undercover detectives because the convicted killer meets the legal standard for being mentally handicapped.

SONG OF SMOKE AND FIRE: FDNY responds to false alarm of blaze at 'Game of Thrones' promo event in Union Square

Here be smoke — but no dragons.

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Sports

Harper: The Ultimate Ces Man! Old-school Collins tips cap to flashy Yoenis

They are a baseball odd couple, the old-school manager and the glitzy center fielder with the flashy cars.

Florida Gulf Coast defeats Fairleigh Dickinson in First Four

Marc-Eddy Norelia scored 20 points and Florida Gulf Coast coasted to a 96-65 win over an overmatched Fairleigh Dickinson team.

Wichita State wins First Four game in NCAA Tournament

Wichita State’s guards used their Final Four experience to pull out a defense-dominated First Four game on Tuesday night,.

Mets Insider: Wright will make spring debut Friday night

As the Daily News reported last week, David Wright will make his Grapefruit League debut Friday night.

Yankees Insider: Teixeira has cameo on Showtime's 'Billions'

Could Mark Teixeira be preparing to trade in wood bats for Hollywood?

FOGLE MEETS FISTS: Ex-Subway pitchman Jared beaten by fellow inmate in Colorado prison fight

Convicted pedophile Jared Fogle is packing on the pounds — and the punches behind bars.

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'I JUST COULDN'T GIVE HER UP': Lucky 3-legged cat named Shamrock finds new home in Queens

It took more than the luck of the Irish to help a stray, three-legged kitten from the Bronx named Shamrock to survive and find a home.

Prosecutors in Laquan McDonald, Tamir Rice cases voted out of office

The prosecutors behind two high-profile police shooting deaths — Laquan McDonald in Illinois and Tamir Rice in Ohio — lost their jobs.

Academy adds 3 minority governors in response to #OscarsSoWhite controversy

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is responding to harsh criticism over the lack of diversity.

LET'S GO TO THE POLLS! Watch as live results come in from primaries

GOP’s delegates in Florida and Ohio will be awarded on a winner-take-all basis, which could either cement Donald Trump’s status as the front-runner or break the race wide open again.

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Don’t risk your life savings! Learn to protect your assets

Many people don't consider protecting everything they have worked so hard to acquire; one lawsuit could take away everything in an instant.

Gwen Stefani says Blake Shelton ‘saved’ her after divorce

There’s no doubt Blake Shelton “saved” Gwen Stefani from the aftermath of her high-profile divorce.

Charlie Sheen files for child support reduction — again

Charlie Sheen is once again laying out his financial woes, saying he can’t dole out the dough for his kids $55,000 monthly child support.

Pot, meth and a dozen guns seized from 'Pawn Stars' Chumlee’s home in sexual assault raid

A stash of 12 guns and a concoction of methamphetamine, marijuana and anxiety medication landed Chumlee of “Pawn Stars” behind bars.

BULLY'S BIG BUCKS: Donald Trump donated $30K to Jets foundation

America’s biggest bully has donated $30,000 to the Jets Foundation, the Gang Green charity that promotes youth football and fitness.

Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz talk for first time in two years

The deep freeze between Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz began to thaw Tuesday night.

Celebrity chef Michael Chiarello accused of sexual harassment by ex-servers at restaurant

A sexual harassment case is simmering against celebrity chef Michael Chiarello for a hostile work environment at a San Francisco restaurant.

'I HAD TO BE STRONG FOR HER': Kristin Cavallari says birth of daughter helped her through brother's death

Kristin Cavallari’s rough road since her brother’s death and her subsequent car accident has been eased by her children.

‘The Voice’ Season 10 Episode 6 recap: Blake fails at getting a steal

Super Tuesday weighed heavily on this episode of “The Voice,” as NBC continuously scrolled election results underneath the screen.

SHAUN KING Black Americans who are upholding white supremacy, Trump

Four black public figures are seemingly doing the bidding for white supremacy.

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Prosecutors say Ryan Collins used a phishing scheme to access over 100 Google and Apple email accounts.

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The death of rock musician Keith Emerson was ruled a suicide.

White pony cruelly shot with 130 paintballs and abandoned

Animal cruelty officers in Pennsylvania are looking for the owner of a white pony cruelly riddled with more than 130 paintball gun shots.

‘Divergent’ star Maggie Q suffers wardrobe malfunction in racy dress

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NOW THAT'S A ROCK: 'Bachelor' winner gets final rose and $100G ring

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‘Hamilton’ creator Lin-Manuel Miranda calls on Congress to help Puerto Rico

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator and star of the wildly popular Broadway musical, has a personal stake in the island's future.

HIGHWAY TO HELL! AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson was ‘kicked to the curb’ by band after telling them he was losing his hearing

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Reality star Kylie Jenner is really keeping up with her sister Kim — as she now has an enormous wall mural of her own.

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Yoenis Cespedes has been playing with a stiff hip and Tuesday he was scratched from the travel roster.

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Director Robert Greenwald takes on the NRA in ‘Making a Killing’ documentary

Long-time documentary director Robert Greenwald thought he’d seen it all — until he took on the NRA.

Will Smith, Helen Mirren spotted filming ‘Collateral Beauty’ in the subway

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A Kim Kardashian nude selfie mural painted Monday in Melbourne, Australia, has already been defaced.

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Mike Lupica

Trump, his followers and protesters are turning this election into a bar fight as nation looks like divided late '60s America

Shaun King

KING: Handful of black folk support white supremacy by going on TV to bash Black Lives Matter, showering Donald Trump with love 

Leonard Greene

Bullying bigot Donald Trump, a racist, no longer deserves the benefit of the doubt

Linda Stasi

STASI: 2016 presidential election madness is caused by the media

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