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'It is a damning commentary on this Congress': Senate reaches weak gun-control bill deal without ban on assault weapons

Police kill gunman who took four firefighters hostage in Georgia, ending hours-long standoff

Police shot and killed the man holding four firefighters hostage in Suwanee, Ga., ending a four hour standoff that began with a run-of-the-mill medical call.

Hamill: Bank takes extra $100K found in woman's safety deposit box

Kathleen Ricigliano wants her bank, where she’s had an account for 40 years, to be honest with her about the extra $100,000 found in her safety deposit box and where it went after a manager walked away with it.

Background checks could have prevented mass shootings

WASHINGTON — Background checks would not have prevented the shocking school shooting in Newtown, Conn., last year, but tougher screening might have stopped last year’s massacre in Aurora, Colo., and others, details of the cases and pro-gun control groups suggest.

Reggie Bush's girl is a complete Kimposter!

Is the IRS watching more than your money? ACLU accuses agency of email snooping

The group believes the tax collection agency has run afoul of the Fourth Amendment guarantee against unreasonable searches.

Floating in space gets a whole new meaning: Declassified Apollo 10 transcripts describe tense moment when 'poop' appears in cabin

Deep into a 500-page declassified transcript of the Apollo 10 around-the-moon mission, astronauts complain about an unsightly UFO inside the spacecraft.

Exclusive: SEE Coney Island's Parachute Jump get $2 million upgrade

The new LED lighting scheme on Coney Island's tallest structure will be programmable with funky rhythmic displays for shows and concerts. The increased number of lights is a dramatic jump from the 450 that were installed throughout and the ride will reportedly be so bright it can be seen from space.

Weiner watch! Anthony weighing run for mayor

Anthony Weiner dropped a bombshell on the mayor’s race Wednesday — emerging from two years of self-imposed exile to declare he’s weighing a run for City Hall.

Grieving dad of slain Army Reserves teen says she was smitten with recruiter who gunned her down in murder-suicide

Maryland police have called the deaths of reservist soldiers Michelle Miller, 17, and Adam Arndt, 31, found at Arndt's Germantown home, a murder-suicide in which police believe Arndt shot his one-time recruit and then turned the gun on himself.

He's not a Rockefeller, but he is a murderer: Jury convicts German grifter in 1985 slay

A jury has found a notorious Rockefeller impostor guilty of first-degree murder in the death of a California man nearly three decades ago. The verdict was reached Wednesday after the jury deliberated about a day.

Ill. inmate charged with murder-for-hire plot

A Chicago-area man accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl faces new charges after police say he tried to hire a hitman to kill his victim and her family.

Openly gay mob daughter pleads for mercy in dad's sentencing

The openly gay daughter of Colombo gangster Dennis Delucia has outed her father as a supporter of same-sex marriage.

AND ANOTHER ONE: Dow, S&P close at record highs as Wall Street rallies

Technology stocks roared back Wednesday, driving the Standard & Poor’s 500 and Dow Jones industrial average to record highs. The industry has lagged the broader market this year, but surged after network communication company Adtran reported earnings that were double what Wall Street analysts expected.

LISTEN: Authorities release California couple's 911 call as they wereheld captive by fugitive cop-killer Christopher Dorner

Authorities on Tuesday released audio from a 911 call made by a terrified California couple held hostage by fugitive killer ex-cop Christopher Dorner, who died hours later. Karen and Jim Reynolds had just returned to their Big Bear condo on Feb. 12 only to find the armed Dorner in their home. The former LAPD officer, who killed four people during a bloody rampage, tied up and gagged the couple, but assured them they would not be harmed.

Immigrants rally across NYC for reform bill and a path to citizenship

Supporters of immigration reform marched through the city Wednesday as tens of thousands of immigrants and their allies headed to Washington to push for a path to citizenship for the country’s 11 million undocumented residents.

Joe Paterno's widow: We unknowingly helped Jerry Sandusky 'groom' young boys he abused

Penn State coach Joe Paterno and his wife were ignorant about sexual predators like Jerry Sandusky, the gridiron legend’s widow said.

Queens teacher accused of raping student has teen friends on Facebook

Prep-school teacher charged with sex assault may have had racy conversations with 5 other teens

FARMINGTON, Conn. -- A former teacher at a prestigious all-girls boarding school who was charged last month with sexually assaulting a student may have had inappropriate conversations with five other teenagers, according to a newly released affidavit.

Train engineer brings locomotive to screeching halt and saves pup tied to railroad tracks by senile owner

His quick-thinking saw the fast-moving locomotive come to a stop just meters before it would have crushed the pet - named Banjo - to death.

Feds: Watch out for that truck driver!

Hundreds of drivers who obtained commercial driver's licenses from a Brooklyn school that helped students cheat, have not been re-tested — a potential hazard to public safety, officials said.

Martha Stewart wins 1st round in legal battle with Macy’s

Round one goes to Martha Stewart. The domestic diva scored a victory Wednesday in her legal battle with Macy's when a Manhattan judge ruled her company didn't violate confidentiality terms by sharing some details of her Macy's contract with rival JCPenney.

'Shore's' Deena flaunts bikini bod

Former NYC pol Nelson Castro pleads not guilty to charges that led him to wear a wire

A humbled ex-Assemblyman Nelson Castro pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the perjury charges that inspired him to secretly record his Albany peers for nearly four years.

'He leaves the world a much better place': Father of IVF Robert Edwards dies at 87

Robert Edwards, a British Nobel prize-winning scientist known as the father of IVF for pioneering the development of "test tube babies", died on Wednesday.

Polish mom suspected of killing 3 newborns, stuffing corpses in a freezer

WARSAW, Poland — Prosecutors in northern Poland on Wednesday were questioning a woman suspected of killing her three newborn boys whose bodies were found in the family's freezer. Police spokesman Slawomir Nojman said that the woman, identified as 41-year-old Lucyna D. from the northern town of Lubawa, has confessed to killing the infants.

After judge strikes down Bloomberg's big soda ban, study finds size restriction may lead people to consume MORE soda

Do people really sip less soda when they can't buy large drinks? Not necessarily, according to a new scientific study. Psychologists at the University of California, San Diego, wanted to see how much soda people would buy when drink choices were restricted to reflect a ban on larger sizes.

And she wanted to be President!?! Rep. Michele Bachmann ducks questions over ethics probe as staffers block reporters trying to ask questions

Bachmann, under an ethics investigation into her brief 2012 presidential campaign, bolted from reporters Tuesday after they began asking questions about the ongoing probe.

'I wish it was me': Heartbroken dad describes frantic effort to save his daughter and her cousin who died in dirt collapse

For Jordan Arwood, the images return in waves. A wall of dirt collapsing and burying his 6-year-old daughter and her 7-year-old cousin in a pit he was working on.

'We're in deep doo doo': Former VP Dick Cheney delivers eloquent assessment of North Korea nuclear missile situation

Cheney made the unpleasant pronouncement to Republican leaders in Congress on Tuesday, a GOP leadership aide told CNN.

Dumpster diver turns in $3,800 found in trash

A Tennessee man who found $3,800 during a dumpster dive decided to return the money to its rightful owner. Joe Ellis was scrounging through a Dumpster in a Speedy Mart parking lot on Saturday night. He was looking for cans to recycle when he found a wad of cash tucked inside a plastic bag.

Dutch chip shops to offer cannabis mayo

Bad news for those looking to get high and satiate the munchies at the same time: this mayo doesn’t have THC.

Kindergartner banned from class because she can't get chicken pox vaccine — if she did, it could kill her ailing baby sister

Doctors say five-year-old Frankie Elizabeth Warner risks killing her tiny sibling - born with an auto-immune disorder - if she receives the jab.

Gallup global warming poll: More Republicans believe in climate change

On the question of whether global warming is actually happening, more Republicans are starting to come in from the cold.

California mulls bill that would take away tax breaks from Boy Scouts due to its gay ban

California lawmakers are considering taking some tax exemptions away from youth groups that do not accept gay, transgender or atheist members.

Inside Ellen DeGeneres' California ranch

Miracle kitten survives toss from third floor window by owner's angry ex-boyfriend during fight

Five-week-old Precious, who weighed just 1lb, landed on the sidewalk on her feet after plunging more than 30ft from the Yonkers apartment building.

Cops catch suspected anti-Semitic vandal who torched 11 mezuzahs in one NY building

Police arrested Rubin Ublies, 35, who is suspected of setting on fire to 11 mezuzahs at 85 Taylor St. on Monday and of another on Clymer St. on Tuesday.

Facebook Home: Perfect for addicts, not for others

Facebook is phoning Home. Journalists were given a first look at the website’s new software for Android on Tuesday -- and it makes the smartphone and its other apps secondary to the social networking site.

Can Anthony Weiner be NYC's next mayor? Disgraced sexting ex-congressman hints he may run — and even his wife thinks he should

Former Rep. Anthony Weiner is indeed mulling a run for mayor -- a possible shot at redemption after he resigned from Congress in a sexting scandal.

Ex-NYPD chief: No one complains about stop-and-frisk so it's not profiling

A retired NYPD chief of department testified Wednesday he knows why the NYPD’s controversial stop-and-frisk tactic is not racial profiling.

Attacks on French gays on the rise as controversial same-sex marriage bill advances in country's parliament

$Wilfred de Bruijn, a Dutch citizen who lives and works as a librarian in Paris, France, gestures during an interview with The Associated Press at his apartment in Paris, Wednesday, April 10, 2013. De Bruijn was beaten unconscious near his home early Sunday morning in central Paris, sustaining 5 fractures in his head and face, abrasions and a lost tooth. After posting a photo of his wounds on Facebook, the image went viral and de Bruijn has become a national cause celebre of the pro-gay campaign. (AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere)$ A gay man beaten up in Paris this month is using a photo of his injuries to fuel a growing protest for equality, as a divisive reform bill to allow same-sex marriage in France drives a spate of homophobic attacks.

2 bodies found in burned Detroit medical facility after fired worker goes on shooting rampage

Police had been searching for 35-year-old medical assistant Sharita Williams and the fired maintenance worker, who relatives said was her ex-boyfriend.

SEE IT: Daredevil raccoon walks across power line on his hind legs

Braving gusts of wind, he balances with his front paws on the upper cable — speeding up as he crosses, 15 feet off the ground, from one back yard to another.

Kids who eat more breakfast cereal have lower BMI, get more vitamins: study

Regularly eating cereal for breakfast is tied to healthy weight for kids, according to a new study that endorses making breakfast cereal accessible to low-income kids to help fight childhood obesity. One in every four American children lives in a food insecure household where breakfast isn't a sure thing, lead author Dr.

EXCLUSIVE: Pregnant immigrant kidnapped and tortured in Texas near border on her journey to reunite with husband in N.Y.

“They were threatening me with a gun, pointed right to my stomach,” Zoila Figueroa said of the two men who abducted her after she sneaked across the U.S.-Mexico border near Hidalgo, Tex.

Can you slim down while you snooze? Overnight Diet promises weight loss as you catch winks

Dieters are flocking to the latest trend on the scene: the Overnight Diet, a rapid weight-loss plan that claims you can actually slim down while you sleep.

Only 11 and already a hero: Georgia boy saves mom's life after car crash by running for help

Lisa Polk's 11-year-old offspring Charlie acted with the composure of someone twice his age following their car accident last month in Cumming, Ga.

Welcome back to America: Anti-gov't parents who fled with kidnapped children thrown in jail after Cuba turns them over to U.S.

Joshua and Sharyn Hakken, both 34, were being held in a Florida jail early Wednesday and face several state and federal charges, including child neglect, kidnapping and auto theft.

Judge fines cruise line $1.3M for deadly Costa Concordia shipwreck

A judge in Tuscany fined Italian cruise line Costa Crociere SpA 1 million euros ($1.3 million) Wednesday for the 2012 shipwreck of the Concordia cruise ship that killed 32 people.

Gambling addict nun steals $130K from churches to play slots

A Roman Catholic nun from western New York, Sister Mary Anne Rapp, 68, stole cash donations from two churches in Orleans County so she could play at casinos across western New York

Republicans and Dems finally agree on something ... they're both furious with Obama's $3.77T budget

President Barack Obama is sending Congress a $3.77 trillion spending blueprint that seeks to achieve an elusive "grand bargain" to tame runaway deficits by raising taxes further on the wealthy.

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.

Sports

Goat's head sent to Cubs owner at Wrigley Field

Goats that previously appeared at Chicago's Wrigley Field were alive and kicking. But not Wednesday, when a goat's head was left in a box outside the home of the Cubs. The box was addressed to team chairman Tom Ricketts.

Kobe: I would have smacked the hell out of Mike Rice

Kobe Bryant, in an appearance on Jim Rome's Showtime series, said that if he was on the receiving end of one of disgraced former Rutgers coach Mike Rice's tantrums there would have been some retaliation.

Jay-Z seeks certification as MLB rep

Union chief Michael Weiner says he expects Jay-Z and two other Roc Nation Sports executives to ask the Major League Baseball Players Association to grant them permanent certification to represent players in contract negotiations with clubs.

Red Sox home sellout streak, the longest in major pro sports history, comes to an end at 820 games

The longest home sellout streak in major pro sports history ended Wednesday night at 820 games for the Boston Red Sox. The official attendance for an 8-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles was 30,862. The capacity for night games at Fenway Park is 37,493.

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Chic crook dons suit and tie to rob banks across Pennsylvania

The FBI is seeking a prolific holdup man who specializes in well-dressed larceny.

Child molester trying to get his hands on multimillion dollar Doris Duke fortune: lawsuit

Daisha Inman (above), the mother of twin heirs to the Duke fortune, has rekindled her relationship with her ex-con ex-husband, Randy Williams who may have pushed Inman to request cash from her kids’ trust.

Teen girl who was gang-raped by classmates 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.

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.

Miley and Liam's wedding on hold to 'work out issues'

WATCH: Heartwarming wedding message Marine pilot gives brother in Texas while flying over Afghanistan

Captain Matthew Krivohlavy used flashcards, from the cockpit of his Harrier jet, to tell brother Brandon and new sister-in-law Mandy Takacs how much he loved them.

Who is the Texas college slasher? 20-year-old deaf man a loner who told cops he 'had fantasies of stabbing people to death since he was in elementary school'

Dylan Quick would say hello when he took out the trash. Sometimes, he would work in the yard with his family. Neighbors, though, did note that he rarely came out alone.

‘Teen Mom’ Farrah finally admits to making sex tape

The only ones calling the upstate NY gunman who killed four people were creditors

HERKIMER, N.Y. — Investigators scouring cellphone records of a man who fatally shot four people in two upstate New York villages found no calls from family or friends in the seven months before the killings, but show many calls from creditors.

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.

Temptress who seduced retiree and bilked him out of his $850K life savings when she was 18 busted after 6 years on the lam

Natasha Munchkin Marks — who pleaded guilty in 2007 to grand larceny charges for stealing $850,000 from then 85-year-old Louis Bruno of Howard Beach — jumped bail after promising to pay restitution.

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.

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Teacher arrested for rape allegedly had sex 10 times with former student, 14, in the apartment he shares with his wife and baby daughter

Queens Middle School teacher Daniel Reilly had intercourse 10 times over an eight-month period with a teenage girl who was his former elementary school student.

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.

How he got his Love Bug back! Man tracks down beloved, stolen Volkswagen Beetle with help from buddies and Google Maps

A few rotten apples ruined his day, but a flood of kindhearted gear-heads made his year. Jason Torchinsky, 41, was bowled over when online sleuths helped him track down his cherished 1973 Volkswagen Beetle Sunday, after it was stolen March 4.

Dentist office nightmare: Autistic man left toothless when all 32 of his teeth are yanked in horrific mix-up

Christopher Crist, 21, had all 32 of his teeth pulled out despite only going in for a routine operation to extract three.

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Confidenti@l: LiLo sticks to party line before rehab

Lindsay Lohan is ready for rehab — right after she finishes partying. After tearfully confessing, “I think this an opportunity for me to, you know, focus on what I love in life. And I don’t think it’s a bad thing.

PHOTOS: Top golfers hit the links with kids in tow at the 2013 Masters

To start off the 77th Annual Masters, kids are allowed to join their famous fathers on the green at Augusta.

Judge throws out suit against James Franco

A Manhattan judge Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit that accused “Oz The Great and Powerful” star James Franco of sliming one of his former professors at NYU.

Fallen Angel: Is Miranda Kerr out at Victoria's Secret?

Is Miranda Kerr about to lose her wings? According to Us Weekly, Victoria's Secret isn't renewing the 30-year-old Australian supermodel's $1 million contract as a brand representative.

Kate and Diddy get hot and heavy

Call them Diddyup! Here’s a duo that’ll make your heads spin — Kate Upton and Sean “Diddy” Combs are hot and heavy.

Death row inmates' last meals prove to be morbidly fascinating

Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma City bomber, revealed a sweet tooth in his final moments.

THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE: The complete story

The News has extensive coverage of the crime that horrified our city - and the truth will shock the nation.

Photo tips for the 'selfie'-obsessed

If cinema was the great art form of the 20th century, the “selfie” (a self-portrait uploaded to social media sites) will stand as the pinnacle of creative expression in the 21st.

SEE IT: Ireland Baldwin shows off bikini body

Ireland and her beach body are at it again. The blond beauty took to her Instagram to show off her svelte and toned figure. The 17-year-old model and daughter of actors Kim Bassinger and Alec Baldwin has drawn quite a bit of attention lately for her striking figure.

WATCH: Michael Douglas as Liberace gets steamy with Matt Damon

HBO's trailer for Liberace biopic, “Behind the Candelabra,” has made its debut. The film stars Michael Douglas playing the famous pianist and Matt Damon playing Scott Thorson, who is Liberace's lover in the film.

LaToya Jackson heard about Janet's wedding 'through the media'

Janet Jackson is a master of secrecy. The public was not alone in its surprise that she married her Qatari billionaire boyfriend, Wissam Al Mana. Her family was also stunned to hear the news.

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

Check out which celebs we spotted going bra-free while out on the town.

Comic book temporarily banned from app over gay sex images

The biggest battle in the comic book world this week doesn’t involve men in spandex. It surrounds a pair of relatively small graphic images featuring men decidedly out of costume.

Is this sexy or offensive? Britain bans racy American Apparel ads

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority found AA’s web ads to contain ‘inappropriate’ photos that were ‘overtly sexual’ and ‘objectified women’ with ‘voyeuristic’ images of women in ‘vulnerable poses.’

LISTEN: LL Cool J, Brad Paisley release second duet 'Live for You'

Can't get enough Brad Paisley and LL Cool J? You're in luck. Despite the kerfuffle over their first collaboration, "Accidental Racist," the unlikely country-rap partners released a second song on Wednesday.

LiLo may serve rehab sentence at Long Island facility

Trouble magnet Lindsay Lohan is considering the spartan Seafield Center in Westhampton Beach, L.I., for her upcoming rehab stay, but no final decision has been made, her lawyer told the Daily News.

Director settles 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' suit

The intense tangle of litigation between director Julie Taymor and the producers of Broadway’s “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” has been settled, the parties announced Wednesday.

Kobe Bryant: 'I would've smacked the hell out of' Rutgers coach Mike Rice

Bryant, in an appearance on Jim Rome's Showtime series, said that if he was on the receiving end of one of disgraced former Rutgers coach Mike Rice's tantrums there would have been some retaliation.

Beyonce to perform at Jay-Z’s music festival

Bey will take part in Philly's "Made in America" music festival on Labor Day weekend.

Mary-Louise Parker to return to Broadway

Mary-Louise Parker is coming back to Broadway in the world premiere of Sharr White’s “The Snow Geese.” The Manhattan Theatre Club and MCC Theater said Wednesday that previews will begin Oct. 1 and the play will open Oct. 24 at the Samuel J.

WATCH: Justin serenades the Obamas

Timberlake and musician Steve Cropper teamed up for a rendition of 'Sittin' on The Dock of the Bay.'

MTV cancels ‘Buckwild’ in wake of star's death

Shain Gandee was found dead last week in his car.

Jay-Z to sell his share of Brooklyn Nets in order to sign NBA stars for new sports-agent business

Jay-Z’s 99 problems won’t include the Nets for much longer. The rap mogul and NBA franchise figurehead plans to sell his small share of the Nets, as reported by Yahoo! Sports, because Shawn Carter wants to elevate his new career as a sports agent.

Estella Warren ‘shocked’ by Jaime Pressly’s allegations

It’s a battle of the blonds. Warren is accused of swiping Pressly's phone during house party.

WATCH: German inventor creates spoof slingshot condom applicator in bid for $100K grant

Slingshot enthusiast Joerg Sprave designed the terrifying, and thankfully spoof, Condom Applicator Slingshot Gun in a joking effort to get a grant from the Gates Foundation.

Kenny Rodgers inducted into Hall of Fame

Jack Clement and Bobby Ware will also be inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

PHOTOS: 'Real Housewife' dumped from 'Dancing With the Stars'

Lisa Vanderpump gets the boot after weak performance.

Nate Berkus, Jeremiah Brent get engaged

It's wedding bells for the popular home decorator.

Gucci Mane indicted, charged with assaulting fan

The rapper is accused of hitting a fan in the head with a champagne bottle.

PHOTOS: Beauty queens ride the subway

Flashback to the Miss Subways era and see some Miss Subways, then and now.

Makeup mogul Leonard Lauder to donate $1 BILLION in Cubist works to the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cosmetics mogul Leonard Lauder pledged Tuesday to give $1 billion in Cubist works, including 33 by Pablo Picasso, to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Teen eats nothing but ramen noodles for 13 years

Georgi Readman has an extreme aversion to fruits and vegetables.

National Spelling Bee makes shocking change

What does it all mean? That's the question facing spelling whizzes across the country.

Bethanny Frankel's ex still wearing wedding ring

Jason Hoppy was spotted out in New York City still wearing his band.

NBC wants Alec Baldwin for late-night show

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

Katy Perry can't find a buyer for her $7M mansion

The singer bought the house with ex Russell Brand.

2 in 5 have ended friendships over social media fight

Rudeness and throwing insults are cutting online friendships short.

PHOTOS: Mischa Barton losing battle of the bulge

If you need motivation to get fit, check out the celebs whose bodies have changed drastically.

Are you allergic to your lover? Adverse reaction to semen a common problem

The condition is known as seminal plasma hypersensitivity.

Penelope Cruz shows off baby bump in Madrid

The seven months pregnant hot mama was spotted in Madrid.

‘Breaking Bad’ good boy RJ Mitte gets naughty

Mitte posed in leather and chains while surrounded by topless women for magazine Dark Beauty.

It's true, men, women say size matters ... but how big is big enough?

The eternal question of whether penis size matters has been answered.

Chris Brown's bodyguard sues Drake over club brawl

Hired muscle Patrick Strickland had his skull sliced open during fight.

PHOTOS: See breathtaking images from across the globe

Check out the stunning news photos from April 9, 2013.

PHOTOS: RiRi borrows a page from Kanye's stylebook

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

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.

LL Cool J defends Brad Paisley's 'Accidental Racist'

The rapper says the country singer "isn't afraid to express himself."

‘Lady Tarzan:’ Woman says she was raised by jungle apes

A woman in England says she spent years in a Colombian jungle.

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?

Mystery solved of bizarre 911 calls to Katie Couric

The late-night calls came from her dead husband's phone.

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.

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

Snowboarder Chelone Miller died in the area of Mammoth Lakes, Calif.

Halle cradles growing baby bump in gorgeous gown

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

Kim K, Kris Jenner to testify at 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 interrupts Macbeth to berate audience member recording play

He 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.

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.

PHOTOS: RiRi borrows a page from Kanye's 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.

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Jessica Alba flaunts bikini bod in St. Barts

Does Jessica Alba win the award for best bikini body of all time? Judging by these photos, we'd say the stunning actress is a pretty strong contender.

'Mad Men' premiere: Sexist ads from the era of Don Draper

Sexism is rampant on the 1960s period drama "Mad Men". Lest we forget, it's not just fiction -- these vintage ads from the era of Don Draper are proof that the creative types on Madison Avenue -- and society at large -- were overtly sexist. Here are some cringeworthy examples of ads that objectify women.

Sneaky straphanger photobombs fellow commuters

Who says commuting to work has to be a boring and monotonous process? One straphanger has found a quirky way to pass time on his way to work every day - he photobombs other unsuspecting commuters! A simple, yet perfect placement of a folded newspaper makes for these hilarious photobomb pictures. Check out the best of this commuter's sneaky work.

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 ...

Sports

NFL slams player's claims that 'half the league' uses Adderall

Seattle Seahawks defensive back Richard Sherman has drawn attention for his trash talk with Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, but Sherman recently opened his mouth about the role of Adderall in the NFL, saying "half the league" uses the prescription stimulant.

Baseball Insider: Hey Mets fans ... don't worry about Ike Davis!

You should worry about the melting ice caps. You should worry about your belly fat, insane rental prices in the city, and how hard it is to find a good slice anymore (they all look like they’ve been sitting out for days). But listen here, concerned Mets fan: You should not in any way be worried about Ike Davis, even though he is batting .148.

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.

Masters Insider: Bradley the early birdie of the Masters

Keegan Bradley couldn’t wait to get to Augusta. Traditionally, the defending champ is given registration No. 1. Bradley got No. 2 after Bubba Watson, which means he was the first player to sign in.

Boggs not bitter, but thinks Bosox should retire his number

He was reportedly willing to sell his baseball immortality to the highest bidder and gleefully jumped on the back of a horse to parade around Yankee Stadium after winning the World Series with his former foes in 1996. And Wade Boggs wonders why the Red Sox aren't in a rush to retire his number?

US judge in Philly weighs NFL concussion suits

Senior U.S. District Judge Anita Brody has a billion-dollar problem on her hands. Brody, of Philadelphia, heard arguments Tuesday on whether lawsuits that accuse the NFL of glorifying violence and hiding known concussion risks belong in court or in arbitration.

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