MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

‘Her friends turned against her ... It just never stopped': Teen girl who was gang raped by classmates at party and relentlessly bullied dies days after hanging herself in bathroom

In November 2011, when Rehtaeh Parsons was just 15, the Nova Scotia girl got extremely drunk after consuming vodka at a party. According to the girl’s mother, she was raped by four teenage boys, one of whom snapped a picture of Rehtaeh being assaulted. read full story »

UConn ladies clobber Louisville, dashing Cardinals dream of having men and women NCAA hoop champs

Geno Auriemma and Connecticut are back on top. With freshman Breanna Stewart leading the way, it might be a while before they relinquish that spot. Stewart scored 18 of her 23 points in the first half and Connecticut won its eighth national championship with a 93-60 rout of Louisville on Tuesday night.

Fugitive family's 'ultimate journey' to end: Cuba will turn over anti-American gov’t parents and kidnapped children back to U.S.

A man fitting the dad's description aboard a boat in a Havana marina identified himself as Joshua Hakken to a CNN reporter Tuesday.

Newtown families storm Capitol Hill with gun-control message

With President Obama's campaign for tough new gun controls hanging in the balance, relatives of Newtown victims descended on Capitol Hill Tuesday in a last-ditch appeal for votes.

Exclusive: Pregnant woman kidnapped, tortured immigrating to U.S.

For three days, a pregnant Salvadoran woman was held captive in a mobile home in the Texas borderland, her dreams of reuniting with her family on Long Island replaced by fear of violent death.

Sex offender pilfering Doris Duke fortune: suit

A convicted child molester is trying to get his hands on trust funds belonging to the twin teenage heirs of Doris Duke’s massive fortune, court papers charge.

Kate and Diddy get hot and heavy

It's true, men, women like tall men with large genitalia more! But, what's the ideal size?

The eternal question of whether penis size matters to women has been probed by a team of international scientists who reported that yes, ladies do find larger men more attractive.

'Gang of Eight' will have immigration reform deal in place by week's end: report

The group of Senators tasked with outlining an immigration reform bill will have a deal in place by the end of the week, political aides told Politico Tuesday. The “Gang of Eight” could release its proposal as soon as Thursday, the aides said, but the Senators could still end up waiting until next week to release it.

Ex-Rutgers coach Mike Rice warned highly touted recruit of abuse tape

When video of Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice launching basketballs and homophobic slurs at players was released last Tuesday, it shocked the entire nation. But Shane Rector, a former St. Raymond boys basketball standout, knew it was coming.

Cookie crackdown! City Council vows action to reclaim Times Square from creepy furries

The costumed characters seeking tips in Times Square may not be at the Crossroads of the World for long following Sunday’s Cookie Monster attack.

Gonzalez: With much at stake, Gang of Eight senators' immigration bill, due to be unveiled soon, awaits uphill climb

The legislation, led by New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, will shape what America looks like for the rest of this century -- if, of course, it doesn't fall apart like a similar attempt in 2007.

Michigan basketball player takes one-last shot ... at Kate Upton

Michigan’s Spike Albrecht is not about to let his moment in the spotlight go by without launching one more shot from long-range.

Case against 3 former Penn State officials accused of Sandusky coverup will go forward

Three former Penn State administrators accused of covering up complaints about Jerry Sandusky lost a set of rulings Tuesday, allowing their criminal cases to move forward.

Joel Osteen prankster 'ready for battle' if megachurch pastor wants to sue over online hoax

So far, Joel Osteen seems prepared to turn the other cheek.

‘Lady Tarzan:’ Woman claims to have been raised by jungle apes

A woman in England who claims she spent years in a Colombian jungle with only monkeys to keep her company has recently released her memoir in which she details her surreal story of survival.

Texas man's elaborate bigamy ruse busted after 3 years of keeping 2 unsuspecting women living 20 miles apart as his wives

Flight instructor Germain Gardea, 38, spent weekdays with Jennifer Saldivar and their son in Arlington and then weekends with Leslie Gardea in nearby Grapevine. The arrangement didn’t last for long.

NYPD cracks case of late-night 911 calls to Katie Couric's home from dead husband's phone

In February, The News reported that police had rushed at least 10 times to Couric’s upper East Side apartment because someone was dialing 911 from a phone on a line listed in her late husband’s name.

Dow gains 60 points, closes at record-high 14,673 following commodities surge

The Dow gained almost 60 points to 14,673 Tuesday, an increase of 0.4 percent. The Dow most recently set a record a week ago. It's up 12 percent this year.

Budget cuts ground Blue Angels, some Air Force combat planes

The U.S. Air Force plans to ground about a third of its active-duty force of combat planes and the U.S. Navy cancelled the rest of the popular Blue Angels' aerobatic team's season because of automatic federal budget cuts.

No bra, no problem! Ashley Tisdale goes topless for Maxim

NYPD developing detailed app for officers

The NYPD is developing a high-tech smartphone app that will give cops the lowdown on crime scenes before they even roll up to trouble.

Temptress who swindled elderly Queens man arrested in Oklahoma after 6 years on lam

A temptress who was on the lam for six years after she was convicted of milking an elderly Queens man out of his life savings has been busted halfway across the country, authorities said Tuesday.

McConnell camp wants FBI probe following release of secretly taped campaign meeting recordings where he bashed Ashley Judd

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s reelection campaign has asked the FBI to investigate how a left-leaning magazine obtained taped recordings of political aides making disparaging remarks about Ashley Judd, who briefly considered launching a challenge for the Kentucky Republican’s seat.

American ski champ Bode Miller's brother 'Chilly' found dead

Snowboarder Chelone Miller, the younger brother of Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller, died Sunday in the area of Mammoth Lakes, Calif. He was 29.

Former Bollywood star describes how she stood up to a costumed Times Square 'Monster' and how the incident has scarred her 2-year-old

The crazed costumed Cookie Monster who menaced a family of tourists in Times Square called the mother "a b---h" and her son "a bastard," a police source said.

Lohan to Letterman: Rehab a 'blessing'

Gigantic 45-foot tall statue of late Pope John Paul II nears completion in southern Poland

Workers are putting the finishing touches on a new statue of the late Pope John Paul II that its backer is calling the tallest one of the pontiff in the world.

We know death row inmates have a hunger for bloodshed, but can you guess their last meal request?

Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma City bomber, revealed a sweet tooth in his last meal request.

Retired NYPD chief says stop-and-frisk up 700% since 2002

The NYPD’s former top-ranked uniformed officer admitted Tuesday that the number of stop-and-frisks jumped by an astounding 700% on his watch.

Judge gets a feel for J.C. Penney and Macy's goods at trial over Martha Stewart products

A Manhattan judge took his role as the scales of justice literally Tuesday, weighing the attributes of two Martha Stewart-designed acrylic pitchers in a salvo in the ongoing battle between Macy’s and J.C. Penney.

Botox gives 3-year-old with cerebral palsy the gift of walking

Brave tot Aiden Farrell has taken his first steps after having Botox injections in his legs.

FDA reapproves morning sickness drug 30 years after it was yanked off market over birth defects fear

Talk about a comeback: A treatment pulled off the market 30 years ago has won Food and Drug Administration approval again as the only drug specifically designated to treat morning sickness.

60-year-old veteran kills 13 — including a baby — in door-to-door shooting rampage

A 60-year-old veteran gunned down 13 people in Serbia, including a baby, in a pre-dawn house-to-house rampage Tuesday before trying to kill himself and his wife, police and hospital officials said.

4-year old fatally shoots wife of sheriff's deputy at family cookout

Josephine Fanning, 47, and the boy walked into a bedroom where her husband Daniel was showing his personal gun collection to a relative.

2 missing after shooting and fire at Detroit medical office building

Two people remain unaccounted for in a gutted Detroit medical office building after a possible shooting and intentionally set fire, police said Tuesday.

At least 30 killed and 800 injured after deadly 6.3 quake strikes near Iran's only nuclear power plant

Many houses in rural parts of the province are made of mud brick, which can easily crumble in a quake. Across the Gulf, offices in Qatar and Bahrain were evacuated after the quake.

Man stuffs 22-year-old pregnant wife into hay bale and burns her alive: police

Police have arrested a man in rural Nepal after he allegedly killed his 22-year-old pregnant wife by stuffing her into a hay bale and setting it alight, an officer said.

Suspected anti-Semitic vandal strikes again, torching mezuzah outside Jewish family's Brooklyn apartment

A vandal torched a mezuzah outside a Jewish family’s home in Brooklyn on Tuesday, a day after several of the sacred religious objects were burned inside an apartment building just a block away, police sources said.

Self-proclaimed ‘animal lover’ kills dog for barking too much

Sheena Ann Cornwell, 28, is accused of killing 15-year-old pit bull Lillie at the Des Moines, Iowa home she shared with boyfriend Joshua VanDyke.

Rihanna borrows a page from Kanye's curious stylebook

Nothing says celebration like a riot: Louisville fans go from festive to violent after team takes home title

Hundreds streamed onto Cardinal Boulevard after the win, screaming and dancing and lighting off small fireworks in revelry that lasted into the early hours. "This means everything," said Connor Millay, 19.

High school baseball player bitten by teammates in 'hazing ritual that's gone on for years'

Four members of the Florence High School baseball team in N.J. have been suspended and the head coach is under investigation after a sub-varsity player was held down and bitten hard enough "to break the skin."

Margaret Thatcher getting a funeral fit for a queen ... and that has her critics furious

Margaret Thatcher, who was felled by a stroke Monday, will have her sendoff on April 17 at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

Financial whiz stole $180K from complex treasury by cutting checks to himself: cops

An employee at a Manhattan co-op complex gave himself a whopper of a raise, stealing $180,000 from the cooperative’s treasury, police sources said Tuesday.

14-year-old boy detained as suspect in gang rape of American woman on bus in Brazil

A news report says Rio de Janeiro police have detained a 14-year-old suspected of participating in the brutal gang rape of an American student inside a moving public transit van.

Son of slain Texas DA possibly killed by white supremacists: Dad's murder was ‘domestic terrorism’

The son of a Texas district attorney who was gunned down in his home along with his wife called the slaying domestic terrorism and urged lawmen across the country to take notice.

Homeowner scared to death of frogs wins $1.6M settlement from gov't after amphibian invasion

Paul Marinaccio Sr. sued the town of Clarence, in Buffalo, and developers Kieffer Enterprises after councilors gave the firm permission for water to be drained onto his 40-acre ranch.

Disbarred attorney's excuses for not paying bilked clients include hitting a moose with his car: prosecutors

A disbarred attorney had nothing but excuses — including that he hit a moose with his car — for the clients from whom he bilked $213,000, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Crazy cry for help: Bored drunk driver calls cops on himself because he was ‘sick’ of Indiana

Matthew Devore called 911 at 12:30 a.m. on Monday morning following a boozy darts-playing evening which ended when he smashed his fist against a wall.

Revamp gone bust: JCPenney fires CEO after he fails to save flagging business from sinking

JCPenney canned its chief executive Monday as the retail giant resumed its legal brawl with rival Macy’s over Martha Stewart housewares.

A scene from a Spaghetti Western? Woman robs bank with fake bomb: cans of pasta sauce

The suspect, described as heavyset and about age 60, fled with the stolen cash from the Fifth Third Bank branch in Clinton Township, outside Detroit, in a car driven by a man.

Before politics, Margaret Thatcher helped revolutionize soft-serve ice cream

Long before she became prime minister of the United Kingdom, a young Margaret Thatcher was a chemist for the food manufacturer J. Lyons and Company and studied ways to cheapen the icy treat.

Cost of nursing home stays in New York hit a mind-boggling $180,000 a year: study

Don't even think about getting old and frail in New York! The annual cost of a private room in a nursing home in Manhattan has hit a mind-boggling $180,000 a year, according to Genworth's annual Cost of Care Survey.

Cops hunt for mom of newborn baby found dead in Virginia pond

The infant's body was found floating in a man-made pond in in Sterling, Va. by a passerby just before noon on Sunday.

Lupica: Louisville's Rick Pitino two times a champ and forever young

In this moment, after everything that has happened to him in a coaching life and his personal life, all the good and bad, you could see what this really was for Pitino, one of the truly great coaches of this time or any time.

Rescued hiker: 'I wanted to touch the clouds' ... instead she spent days hallucinating that snakes were attacking her and eating dirt

Kyndall Jack, 18, and her friend, Nicolas Cendoya, went missing on March 31 in Cleveland National Forest after wandering off a trail during what they thought would be a short day hike.

How'd he get a gun?! 4-year-old shoots 6-year-old in New Jersey

Authorities are deciding whether to charge anyone after police say a 6-year-old was shot in the head by a 4-year-old in New Jersey

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Player: Rice used anti-gay slurs as coach at RMU

A Robert Morris internal investigation into former basketball coach Mike Rice found no evidence of the "coaches against player" brawls alleged by an ex-Rutgers employee, though one former Colonial contacted by the school claims Rice used anti-gay slurs on several occasions and engaged in a shoving match with a player during halftime of a game.

Jeter runs sprints, making progress with injured ankle

Derek Jeter took what Joe Girardi called a “big step” on his way back to the Yankees Tuesday, finally getting back on a baseball field in what figures to be a month-long process of getting the Captain back from the disabled list.

Bondy: Tiger doesn't care if you believe him or not

Do you forgive Tiger Woods his carnal sins? It doesn’t really matter anymore, because Tiger has clearly forgiven himself. And when he’s standing over a 10-foot putt, your opinion of his very public follies won’t amount to a bagful of tees.

Smith: Arum's Radio City dream coming true with landmark boxing card

Bob Arum recalled the first time he wanted to go to Radio City Music Hall to see a show and causing an uproar at his house in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Finally, Arum was allowed to see the show.

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NOTHING BUT NET: WATCH London Mayor Boris Johnson sink amazing hoops shot

Move over Barack, there's a new basketball star in town. London Mayor Boris Johnson proved he's a cut above the U.S. President — on the court at least.

ATV tragedy: Teen girl dies after ponytail gets caught in engine

Emma Kringle, 13, died after her ponytail got trapped in the engine of the homemade all-terrain vehicle she was driving on her grandparent's land in Nebraska.

Two U.S. troops killed after helicopter crashes in field in eastern Afghanistan

The U.S.-led International Security Assistance Force said the cause of the crash is under investigation but initial reporting indicates there was no enemy activity in the area at the time.

'Public Private' art exhibit explores gray areas of online privacy

Image after image splashes on the wall of the art exhibit - a snapshot of young people laughing and drinking, a picture of an elephant, an exposed belly of a woman barely covering her breasts with one arm.

Mischa Barton losing in battle of the bulge

Cops bust man wielding rifle-like pellet gun for 'target practice' along Obama's motorcade route

Joseph Stravinskas, 27, was using the gun to target shoot along the route Obama would use to return to Bradley International Airport after giving a speech on gun control.

E. coli school scare triggers recall of 10 million pounds of frozen food ... and researchers are struggling to ID the potentially deadly strain

Buffalo, N.Y.-based Rich Products Corp. has over the past two weeks recalled 10 million pounds of frozen food items after 27 E. coli illnesses in 15 states were linked to their foods.

Penelope Cruz shows off baby bump in Madrid

'I will never f------' stop until I get my money or you die': Con artist posing as college student on 'sugar daddy' site busted for extorting thousands from man to whom she sent nude photos

Stephanie Starling, 26, who posed as a struggling 21-year-old college student on a ‘sugar daddy’ dating site by using sex pics of another woman.

Pot gets the MD treatment in Md.: Maryland lawmakers pass medical marijuana bill

The Maryland General Assembly on Monday approved a measure allowing medical marijuana programs at research centers that choose to participate.

Couch potatoes may be genetically predisposed to laziness, lack of exercise motivation: study

Can't get off the couch? Blame your genes: new US research suggests certain genetic traits may predispose people to being more or less motivated to being active.

You better run! North Korea urges foreigners in South to flee as it inches toward 'thermonuclear war'

The new threat appeared to be an attempt by the North Koreans to keep the region on tenterhooks over its intentions.

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1 in 4 skin cancer survivors say they never use sunscreen when they go outside for an hour: study

In fact, 27% of skin cancer survivors say they never use sunscreen when they’re outside in the sun for an hour, according to a study presented Monday at the American Academy of Cancer Research meeting in Washington, D.C.

Futuristic laser weapon that could shoot down drones or disable ships, will be operational in 2014: US Navy

The U.S. Navy has unveiled a futuristic new ship-mounted infrared laser weapon that officials say could be used to shoot down drones and disable other ships, all without significant costs for ammunition.

Would you let a robot perform surgery on you? FDA scrutinizes 'da Vinci' system linked to several deaths

The biggest thing in operating rooms these days is a million-dollar, multi-armed robot named da Vinci, used in nearly 400,000 surgeries nationwide last year — triple the number just four years earlier.

U.S. diplomat killed in blast was 'rock' of team in Afghanistan

Anne Smedinghoff, 25, “believed in the work she was doing. … I think she wanted to be out there with the Afghan people as much as possible,” State Department co-worker John Rhatigan told the Chicago Tribune.

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NBC wants Alec Baldwin for late-night show

NBC IS courting Alec Baldwin for a late-late-night talk show.

‘Breaking Bad’ good boy RJ Mitte gets naughty

File this one under unexpected magazine shoots. "Breaking Bad" star RJ Mitte, who plays Bryan Cranston's loveable disabled son Walter White Jr. on the hit AMC show, posed in leather and chains while surrounded by topless women for racy magazine Dark Beauty.

Legendary rock 'n' roll producer Andy Johns dead at 62

Johns was suffering a liver condition. He produced for Led Zepplin, Rolling Stones and Van Halen.

Simon Cowell 'couldn't care less' about gay rumors

The TV mogul, 53, has been linked to a string of beauties in the past, but was it all a front?

Tom Cruise on split with Katie: ‘I did not expect that’

The 50-year-old star says he had an 'incredible amount of time to reflect' after the divorce.

Halle cradles growing baby bump in gorgeous gown

The radiant mother-to-be is in Buenos Aires promoting new film ‘The Call.’

Brad Paisley: 'Accidental Racist' uproar what I wanted

The crooner says his duet with LL Cool J was meant to push the envelope.

Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner to testify at Humphries divorce trial

Kim Kardashian's upcoming divorce trial will be a family affair.

She's smokin'! Amanda Bynes caught with funny cigarette

Bynes was spotted in NYC with a suspicious looking cigarette hanging from her mouth.

LiLo blows off lawyers in LA for sushi in NYC

Lohan angled for more legal trouble Monday when she failed to show up for a scheduled deposition.

Rachel McAdams hallucinates from pot: ‘I started to hear opera for 5 hours’

Rachel McAdams is high on life … or is she?

McAvoy interupts Macbeth to berate audience member recording play

Actor James McAvoy was outraged after spotting a theatergoer recording the play.

PHOTOS: Raw emotion of dogs left alone in cars captured

"The Silence of Dogs in Cars" depicts an array of dogs inside cars after being left alone.

Charlize Theron, Seth MacFarlane on sushi date

Charlize Theron and Seth MacFarlane were spotted together at Matsuhisa Restaurant in Beverly Hills.

Casey Kasem selling LA estate for $42M

This could be Casey Kasem’s best Top 40 ever.

Mother of 'Teen Mom' denies sex tape scandal

No one's more surprised about news of a Farrah Abraham sex tape than her mother, Debra Danielsen.

Taylor Swift: 'I have no idea if I'm going to get married'

The famously lovestruck singer says she doesn't know if happily ever after is in her future.

PHOTOS: Kristin Cavallari shows off post-baby bod

Eight months after giving birth to baby Camden, Cavallari is back in bikini-ready shape.

Rihanna borrows a page from Kanye's curious stylebook

Both put comfort before style when they picked out these shapeless black pants.

Colbert introduces Clinton to Twitter as @PrezBillyJeff

The former President instantly excites Twitter with inaugural Tweet.

PHOTOS: Kim K. shows off growing baby bump

With a KimYe baby on the way, all eyes are on Kim Kardashian.

Gitmo-themed Coachella party ignites outrage

Even California’s laid-back concert-going crowd is up in arms about the party.

PHOTOS: Check out all the biggest plays from the NCAA Championship game

Louisville beats Michigan, 82-76, to win NCAA Championship.

Trisha Yearwood shows off 20 pound weight loss

Yearwood credits better eating habits for her slimdown.

PHOTOS: Famous Disney stars through the years

Annette Funicello died following a long battle with multiple sclerosis.

ScarJo moving 'forward' from Ryan Reynolds marriage

Johansson has always shied away from talking about her love life.

PHOTOS: Cherry blossoms begin to bloom around the world

Take a look at gorgeous blossoming trees from D.C. to Tokyo.

PHOTOS: Hot or not? Eva oils up on beach

Think the stars are just like us? Guess again! It's always sunny in Hollywood.

Beyoncé, Jay-Z had cultural license from Treasury Dept. for Cuba trip

The couple visited Havana last week on a fully licensed trip.

PHOTOS: See the stunning images from around the world

Pictures that will leave you in awe taken from all corners of the Earth.

PHOTOS: Linda Perry engaged to Sara Gilbert

Hollywood is teeming with famous same-sex couples - some more open than others.

Dessert-lovers, rejoice! Scientists create chocolate with half the fat

Scientists have figured out a way to make less-fattening chocolate.

PHOTOS: Check out the glam and glitz at ACM Awards

Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert win big at Academy of Country Music Awards.

'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' first photo released

Production officially began Monday on the sequel to the 2011 super hero hit.

Taylor Swift takes cancer survivor on a date to ACM Awards

Taylor Swift understands the importance of keeping her promise.

PHOTOS: Selena Gomez's shorts are so short, she can't even see them

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

Halle on pregnancy shocker: 'Biggest surprise of my life!'

The 46-year-old stunning star opens up about having a second child.

PHOTOS: Sneaky straphanger photobombs fellow commuters

Check out the best of this commuter's sneaky work.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum shows off bare baby bump

Channing Tatum and wife are reeling in the success of his film career, and their baby news.

PHOTOS: Jessica Alba's bikini parade continues on St. Barts beach

Does Jessica Alba win the award for best bikini body of all time?

'Teen Mom' star flip flops on sex tape

Farrah Abraham won't deny she made tape, but is threatening legal action.

Jessica Simpson holds baby while cradling pregnant belly

Jessica Simpson is on mommy double duty.

‘Liars’ actor Parker Bagley pleads guilty to larceny

A former actor on "Pretty Little Liars" agreed to pay nearly $7,000 to his old flame.

Miranda Lambert struggles to stay in dress at ACM Awards

Lambert was a vision in a black dress that turned heads.

READ Madonna's barely legible letter to Malawi's president

Madonna sends Malawi president an error-filled handwritten letter.

Jenna Jameson says her accuser in brawl is her assistant

The onetime "queen of porn" was taken into police custody.

Mourners gather to remember Roger Ebert in Chicago

Legendary film critic remembered for his years of movie reviews.

Dead ‘Buckwild’ star's mom: My son is now in heaven

Shain Gandee's momtold hundreds of mourners that she will see him again.

‘Mad Men’ is finally back and Don Draper gets in trouble

Reefer is the new highball and young people are speaking their minds.

PHOTOS: Halle Berry shows first signs of pregnancy

See which stars are expecting and who's showing off the bump.

'Mad Men' fans party in style with splashy drinks

Dashing gents and classy dames came dressed to the nines in 1960s garb.

Accused Alec Baldwin stalker hounded prosecutor

Genevieve Sabourin, 40, had personally reached out to Assistant District Attorney Zachary Stendig.

PHOTOS: Cherry blossoms FINALLY bloom

A colder-than-normal March delayed the opening of the cherry blossoms.

Chris Brown hangs with mystery blond ... where's Rihanna?

Does absence make the heart grow fonder or the eye wander?

Blake Shelton to officiate Kelly Clarkson's wedding

Shelton is taking his mentoring role to a whole new level.

Confidenti@l: Tom Cruise steams his buns

Cruise is in the Far East on a promotional tour to fill theater seats for his new sci-fi action film “Oblivion."

Anthony Weiner pops up with wife & 16-month-old son

Jordan Weiner, the son of disgraced ex-Congressman, is adorable.

Jackie Robinson's wife 'relieved' after watching '42'

Rachel Robinson says that she experienced only one powerful emotion watching “42."

Kordell Stewart, Porsha Williams divorce heats up

Former NFL quarterback Kordell Stewart is making explosive claims about his estranged wife's behavior.

Superstars rock the ACM Awards

Two-time entertainer of the year Taylor Swift loses in upset.

WATCH 7-year-old boy battling brain cancer score TD

Jack Hoffman just might go down as the biggest star of the Nebraska spring game.

WATCH as Post-its are used to recreate arcade classics

Software architect Michael Birken used his off-hours and 4,800 Post-it notes to create an extraordinary feat.

SEE IT: Melissa McCarthy mocks Rutgers coach

McCarthy was back to host "Saturday Night Live" for her second time.

A moving 'toy story': Kids with their beloved playthings

Show me your toys. That’s what a photog asked children around the globe.

Snoop on Ocean: Maybe no place for gays in rap 'because it's so masculine'

Snoop Lion made bold comments about gay marriage and rap music.

Alec Baldwin may testify in accused stalker trial

Accused stalker actress Genevieve Sabourin will either take a plea deal or go to trial.

Lohan's love life takes another hit

The embattled actress has split with her boyfriend, musician Avi Snow.

Is she an E-Lister now? Bravo axes Kathy Griffin's talk show

The D-list is probably looking pretty good to Kathy Griffin right about now.

Did Victoria Beckham get breast reduction surgery AGAIN?

It appears the svelte star may have gone down yet another size.

Fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer dies

Pulitzer's tropical print dresses became a sensation in the 1960s and later a fashion classic.

PHOTOS: Sexist ads the real-life Mad Men crafted

Here are some cringeworthy examples of ads that objectify women.

PHOTOS: A look back at Jackie Robinson through the Daily News' lens

Jackie Robinson, through the years.

PHOTOS: See all the BEST celeb pics of the week

Beyonce and her husband, rapper Jay-Z, are surrounded by body guards as they tour Old Havana.

'Evil Dead' scares up box office victory

A remake of the cult classic “Evil Dead” and a string of action-packed movies breathed new life into the box office this weekend.

Irons: 'I don't think sex matters at all'

Actor Jeremy Irons has responded to the backlash surrounding his recent remarks about gay marriage.

Balloonist floats from Mandela’s former prison cell

The stunt was aimed at raising money for a hospital that will bear Mandela’s name.

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Gotchya! 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.

'Game of Thrones' stars in & out of costume

"Game of Thrones" returns with Daenerys and the rest of the more than a thousand named characters in the saga based on George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" books all jockeying for the right to sit on the Iron Throne. Here's an inside look at the fantasy series' third season ...

Jennifer Lawrence gets a retro new look

Lawrence nearly spilled out of her dress while exiting a car, but her hair didn't seem to budge ...

PDA alert! 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.

Game on! Hottest WAGs in the MLB

These MLB players don't just score on the field -- they're hitting homeruns when it comes to finding love as well.

Most explosive sports coaches EVER

Mike Rice is just the latest in a long history of coaches who've been fired for explosive, erratic and downright abusive behavior while at the helm of sports teams. Rice joins a colorful list alongside Royals manager Hal McRae, the Oilers' Buddy Ryan and even Indy's Bobby Knight.

One World Observatory revealed

The top of the world is back! Port Authority officials unveiled on April 2, 2013 the stunning view from the top of One World Trade Center, a 360-degree eagle's eye panorama that will instantly become one of the city's premiere tourist attractions when it is completed in 2015. The deck showcases one of the greatest views of New York City - and one that hasn't been seen since 9/11.

SMILE! What celebs would look like without teeth

The stars love to show off their million dollar smiles, but what would happen if Hollywood's most beautiful people were missing their perfect rows of pearly whites?

Rare celebrity pinups and movie stills up for auction

An upcoming Guernsey's auction taking place in New York City is featuring a series of rare pinups and vintage movie stills, courtesy of the late photographer Irving Klaw.

'The Living Wall': Abandoned buildings come to life

Old, run-down buildings get new life thanks to one Russian artist, who has made a name for himself transforming ordinary spaces into eerily realistic faces ...

Barbara Walters to retire: A look back at her career

Barbara Walters is hanging up her microphone. Take a look back at the ABC newswoman's illustrious career ...

Peeps Diorama Contest: Amazing scenes made out of Easter treats

You may be used to seeing Peeps in an Easter basket, but there's a lot more to the little sweet treats than meets the eye! Check out these amazing diorama contest entries.

Inside the Peeps factory: How the iconic Easter candy is made

Check out some behind-the-scenes shots of how the holiday candy favorites are made inside the Peeps factory ...

Skin rules at international tattoo convention in Germany

Take a look inside the convention where models and artists wore skimpy outfits to show off their massive amount of ink ..

Hottest stars in the sci-fi universe

From 'Star Trek' star Alice Eve to Henry Cavill in his Superman tights, check out the sexiest sci-fi stars of all time.

Two face: Drag queens with and without makeup

These drag queens are happy to showcase their dual identities, and they're getting a little help thanks to New York photographer Leland Bobbe.

Famous cathedrals and churches in New York City

From towering cathedrals to churches dating back hundreds of years, take a virtual tour through New York City's most famous pieces of architecture ...

Holi 2013: The most colorful festival on Earth

Vibrant colors, jubilant revelers and a ton of powder fill the streets of India every year in celebration of Holi. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, is meant to celebrate the coming of spring. Take a look inside India as the country goes wild ...

Yankee rookies through the years

Even the superstars had to endure a rookie season. Take a stroll through the Daily News photo archives as we capture some famous names during their first go-around in pinstripes ...

John F. Kennedy Jr. in his younger years

Intimate family snapshots show the youngest Kennedy during a family retreat to Camp David 50 years ago ...

Sports

Oladipo bids farewell to Indiana for the NBA

Indiana’s Victor Oladipo made it official Tuesday: He’s headed to the NBA. The junior first-team All-American announced his decision during a news conference inside Assembly Hall.

Woe is Weaver: Angels' ace out with fractured elbow

The Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday placed ace Jered Weaver on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured left elbow. The right-hander, who was diagnosed with a non-displaced radial head fracture, is expected to miss at least four weeks.

NCAA Tournament scores highest ratings in 19 years

It may have truly been March Madness for everyone in an office pool, but the NCAA Tournament was a big W for CBS, TNT, TBS and Tru, which scored the biggest TV audience in 19 years.

Johnny V: I'll be back for the Derby

While Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez continues to mend, plenty of trainers are playing musical chairs to fill the void left by the injured rider.

Snowboarding brother of U.S. Olympian Bode Miller dead at 29

Snowboarder Chelone Miller, the younger brother of Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller, died Sunday in the area of Mammoth Lakes, Calif. He was 29. The Mono County Sheriff’s Office confirmed his death Monday in a statement.

Knicks' Melo No. 1 ... in NBA jersey sales

Carmelo Anthony now tops the NBA’s scoring race and its most popular jerseys list. Anthony took over the No. 1 spot on the league’s sales list Tuesday, moving past MVP LeBron James and becoming the first Knicks player at the top since the first list was released in 2001-02.

King and Pitino headline hoops Hall's class

Bernard King, the former Knicks star and one of the game’s all-time great scores, has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. It was announced Monday morning at the Hall's annual Final Four announcement.

Francona gets lost on walk to Tribe's home opener

Terry Francona has 80 more games to find his way to Progressive Field. Cleveland’s new manager said he got lost Monday making the two-block walk from his apartment to the ballpark for the Indians’ home opener against the New York Yankees.

Renewed hope in Boston as Sox open with win

Loyal Red Sox fans returned to Fenway Park Monday to welcome a new team, a new manager and a rekindled sense of optimism following a stretch of disappointing seasons for one of baseball’s most storied franchises.

Madden: Mets see bright future that's not theirs

On a day Aaron Laffey, the 27-year-old journeyman lefty, had a very disconcerting outing in the rotation spot they hope Zack Wheeler will be filling in the near future, the Mets were nevertheless able to get a glimpse of a very bright future Sunday. It just wasn’t theirs.

Some of the original beauty queens in New York City had no problem riding the rails: Miss Subways through the years

Miss Subways, a program run by the MTA from 1941 until 1976, selected lucky ladies around the Big Apple to feature their photos and biographies in subway cars. Flashback to the Miss Subways era and see some Miss Subways, then and now. read full story »

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