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KILLER DEAL: Boston bomb suspect paid $200 for lethal explosives – and got 2nd set free… from the same company that sold Times Square terrorist fireworks for failed car bomb

Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev walked into a New Hampshire fireworks store two months before his deadly attack and asked for the “biggest and loudest” kit in the store — then got another set free, the Daily News has learned. read full story »

EXCLUSIVE: Boston EMT students reflect on the agony of not being able to save fallen cop after shootout with Tsarnaev brothers

Boston was still reeling from the bombings and a manhunt was underway for the suspected killers when a trio of young EMTs gathered in an office on the MIT campus to start their shift.

Gonzalez: Bombings politicized in immigration debate

The horrific Boston Marathon bombing continues to cast a shadow over congressional efforts to overhaul the nation’s immigration system. Opponents of a new Senate bipartisan immigration bill pointed to the bombing again Tuesday as a reason to delay the sweeping legislation, which includes a pathway to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants.

'Two Explosions in the White House and Barack Obama is injured': AP Twitter account hacked to suggest president under attack

Hackers broke into the Associated Press’s Twitter account Tuesday and fired off a tweet that terrified the nation from Pennsylvania Avenue to Wall Street.

BREAKTHROUGH REPORT: Bomb suspects motivated by hatred of U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

The Boston Marathon bombers were reportedly motivated by the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as they plotted the attack and set off their homemade bombs.

How did this 'big, friendly giant' transform from a charismatic boxing champ into a cold-blooded terrorist? Details emerge on how Tamerlan turned into a radical

In America, he had been a cocky and charismatic heavyweight boxer who wore fancy pointy leather shoes and slick white shirts down to the gym.

EXCLUSIVE: J-Law before 'Hunger' fame

Romney campaign intern busted in nude-pics blackmail scheme that involved 15 women

These aren't the family values Mitt Romney talked about.

Former Miss Delaware Teen USA Melissa King pleads guilty to underage alcohol possession

A pageant queen who lost her crown after a sex tape scandal pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of underage alcohol possession.

SHARK BITE: Push to legalize 200% interest loans

Check-cash stores across the city want to offer a new kind of loan that would charge borrowers the equivalent of up to 200% interest, critics say — eight times the current limit set by state law.

Red-hot Warriors dial long distance, even series with Nuggets

Stephen Curry had 30 points and 13 assists and the Golden State Warriors handed the Denver Nuggets their first loss at home in more than three months, a 131-117 stunner Tuesday night that evened their playoff series at a game each.

Newly released photos show Dzhokhar Tsarnaev at ATM after telling carjack victim he was behind Marathon attacks: ‘I did that’

Amid last week’s manhunt mayhem, the driver who believes he was carjacked and held captive by the Boston bombing suspects says he’s lucky to be alive. The unidentified victim described a harrowing ordeal to federal agents.

A week that shook the world: Daily News photo special looks at tales of heroism and horror that following Boston Marathon bombing

The euphoria of crossing the finish line of the Boston Marathon turned into bloody chaos on April 15, 2013 as two bombs rocked the end of the 26.2-mile trek.

Homeland Security chief: We knew bomber returned from Russia, but FBI alert had already expired

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said that her agency knew that alleged Boston bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev traveled to Russia last year, but his return six months later was not flagged.

'An absolute shock to them all': Widow of bomber will cooperate with probe, lawyer says

Katherine Russell pledged to do “everything she can to assist with the investigation” into the Boston Marathon bombings, according to a statement issued by her lawyer, Amato DeLuca.

Conspiracy theorists use social media to offer 'proof' that Tsarnaev is innocent

Despite the evidence, conspiracy theorists have taken to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to show "proof" that Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was not behind the explosions, which killed three and injured almost 200.

My brother made me do it! Teen bomber claims older sibling forced him into committing terror: source

Dzhokhar has told investigators during preliminary interviews that his older brother talked him into the bombing “to defend Islam from attack,” a U.S. government source told CNN.

Boston hospitals revise marathon bombing injuries: 264 hurt and 48 remain in treatment week after attack

Authorities have revised the number of injured several times over the past week as additional cases proved to be linked to the explosions on April 15.

Donations from around the world pour in to buy hero a new boat to replace bullet-riddled, blood-stained vessel

David Henneberry’s 22-foot cruiser won’t be hitting the high seas anytime soon. But sympathetic folks from around the world have started grassroots fundraising online to buy Henneberry a new ride.

Legally Bound! New pic of Reese in cuffs

Exclusive: City tries forcing sodomy-claim accuser to take settlement

City lawyers went to court Tuesday to force a Staten Island man they say falsely claimed he was sodomized by NYPD cops to accept a $35,000 settlement of his lawsuit. Vincent Delgrosso’s former lawyers had agreed to the settlement with the city, along with a condition that he would withdraw the sodomy claim .

Chicago man does a Tyson: Bites off friend's ear after argument

Meet the Mike Tyson of Chicago — who cops say bit off his friend's ear during a vicious fight. Richard Vody, 28, is accused of severing the organ with his teeth after forcing his way into a pal's home.

Carmelo Anthony, Knicks crush Celtics in Game 2

Carmelo Anthony nearly outscored Boston in the second half as the Knicks shut down the offensively-challenged Celtics for the second straight game and captured Game 2 87-71. The Knicks lead the best-of-seven-series 2-0 with Game 3 scheduled for Friday in Boston.

David Petraeus to teach at CUNY in August

Add this to former CIA director David Petraeus’ résumé: a professorship at the City University of New York.

Exclusive: Abe Hirschfeld heirs going to war over parking magnate's millions

The taxman is waiting in the wings as a court fight plays out between the son and daughter of late parking lot magnate Abe Hirschfeld.

Elvis impersonator accused of mailing ricin-laced letter to President Obama released from jail

Paul Kevin Curtis was arrested Wednesday at his house in Corinth, Miss., and charged with sending ricin-laced letters to Obama, Sen. Roger Wicker and a Lee County, Miss., judge.

Jailed fiend Peter Braunstein wants his torture porn back

A Manhattan judge rejected a porn bid from prison by "Fire Fiend" Peter Braunstein who famously chloroformed and tortured a colleague in 2005.

Grieving Bronx mother blames guns for teen son's death

Alphonza Bryant, 17, was shot and killed Monday night — just weeks before commencement at Urban Assembly Bronx Studio for Writers and Artists. He had already been fitted for a tuxedo he intended to wear to the prom.

Mayoral hopefuls sit in on Citizenship NOW

The headquarters of the Daily News/CUNY Citizenship NOW! hotline became a stop on the campaign trail Tuesday, as many of the city’s mayoral candidates visited to thank volunteers.

Mill Basin man tosses hoax bomb in sewer

A Brooklyn man found what appeared to be a bomb at his door — and tossed it into the street, police said Tuesday.

Conservative shock-jock tells Newtown families to 'go to hell' as he blasts gun control attempts

A gun-loving conservative radio host in the Twin Cities is under fire for saying victims of the Newtown massacre can “go to hell” for trying to chip away at his right to bear arms.

Lesson not learned: Teen suspended, arrested over NRA T-shirt returns to class in same shirt

The West Virginia teenager who was suspended and arrested after refusing to take off his National Rifle Association T-shirt returned to school on Monday wearing the same shirt, and he was not alone.

Women mistakenly shot during manhunt for Christopher Dorner to get 4.2 million from L.A.

The city of Los Angeles reached a $4.2 million settlement on injury claims by two women who were injured when police mistakenly opened fire on them during the manhunt for disgruntled ex-cop Christopher Dorner, an official said Tuesday.

White House tentative on Syria amid chemical weapon claims

Use of chemicals weapons by Syria would be a “game changer,” says President Obama, but the White House remained curiously tentative Tuesday amid assertions that Syria is using them against rebels.

Accused Canadian Al Qaeda plotters aim: Derail train on Niagara River bridge and make it fall 200 feet

Their sick scheme was stopped in its tracks by a top Muslim cleric in Toronto who blew the whistle on them, officials said Tuesday.

'I'm black. I'm gay': Nevada politician makes shocking admission as lawmakers debate repeal of same-sex marriage

State Sen. Kelvin Atkinson, a Democrat representing North Las Vegas, told fellow senators that he was gay during a legislative debate on the potential repeal.

France becomes just the 14th country to legalize same-sex marriage after heated debate

Legions of officers and water cannon stood ready near France's National Assembly ahead of the final vote, bracing for possible violence on an issue that galvanized the country's faltering conservative movement.

Kelly Osbourne glows orange on the red carpet

Teen found shot to death near Obama’s Chicago home

A 15-year-old was shot and killed just four blocks away from President Obama’s home in Chicago, cops said. Cornelius German was allegedly shot in the back while playing a dice game with a group of friends. At about 9:40 p.m. on Monday, police found the boy’s body in the backyard of a home in Chicago’s South Side.

Rachel Bilson shows off bikini body while snorkeling

A win for women: Obama to headline Planned Parenthood gala honoring Dr. Ruth, Lena Dunham, L.A. mayor

President Obama will join two women famous for their frank talk about sex on Thursday when he headlines Planned Parenthood’s annual gala.

Parents beware! 'iPad addiction' can strike children as young as 4 years old, warns health experts

In Britain, a 4-year-old girl was recently identified as the nation's youngest-known tablet addict. After her parents handed her the device at age 3, she began using it up to four hours a day.

Is this the solution to prevent school shootings? Bulletproof whiteboards touted as life savers

Could bulletproof whiteboards be key to stopping another school massacre? Teachers in one central Minnesota district think so — and now plan to hang the impenetrable shields in classrooms across the area.

Teacher busted having sex with minor wishes she could ‘take it all back’

29-year-old Ashley Blumenshine, a former teacher busted having sex with a 16-year-old student in the back of her car, wishes "with all her heart" that she could "take it all back."

Sports

Don’t sleep on these late NFL gems

At some point on Thursday night, an NFL team is going to choose dynamic West Virginia wideout Tavon Austin. But that team won’t get to congratulate itself on picking up that future cornerstone unless it can add a few more pieces, too.

Fraud-strong? Lance & Co. filed $40M in bad invoices, says suit

Lance Armstrong and his inner circle submitted about $40 million in fraudulent invoices to the government, the Justice Department claimed Tuesday in a civil complaint demanding a jury trial in its effort to retrieve the taxpayer money.

Miami grabs 2-0 lead on Bucks

Everyone in the Miami huddle was bracing for a grind to the finish. On the other end, the sense around the Milwaukee bench was that an upset was there for the taking. Then the Heat landed a swift knockout punch.

McCarron: Donnie managing with struggling Dodgers

Turns out, all of his crazy Yankee years were good for something other than entertaining fans of baseball and drama alike and creating colorful baseball lore.

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Cain and Abel? Pa. cops hunting teen for hacking off brother’s arm

A teen hacked off part of his older brother's arm with a butcher's knife after arguing over cash, police said. The brutal "Cain and Abel" attack allegedly saw 15-year-old Tyree Wilson swing the weapon at his 17-year-old sibling.

Woman killed by boyfriend in bizarre BB gun accident

A California mother-of-two was shot dead by her own boyfriend in a bizarre BB gun accident. Investigating officers have questioned the boyfriend but no arrests have been made.

EXCLUSIVE: 'Chinese Blessing Scam' strikes fear inside NYC's Asian enclaves as elderly women are faced with a choice — their cash or an evil curse

Sightings of the bewitching cons who use the “Blessing Scam” scout for their prey along busy shopping strips in Sunset Park, Bensonhurst and Gravesend.

North Korea demands recognition as nuclear weapons state

North Korea insisted on Tuesday that it be recognized as a nuclear weapons state, a demand the United States promptly dismissed as "neither realistic nor acceptable".

Backstage with Rihanna: Star goes topless during concert prep

New York City gets green light for e-hail app for taxi riders

Hand hailing is about to be passé. The city got the green light to let taxi riders hail cabs with smartphones Tuesday when a judge tossed a lawsuit filed by e-hail opponents.

No need to light up: Medical marijuana more effective in pill form than smoking

Marijuana provides greater pain relief when taken in pill form than when it is smoked, according to a study published on Monday that touches on a controversial medical issue.

Doctors see boost in silicone lip implants

Fuller pouts have been popular in past years, and now women want the trend to stick. More patients are shunning temporary fillers for silicone implants, plastic surgeons say.

Feds delay policy to allow small knives on planes

A policy change scheduled to go into effect this week that would have allowed passengers to carry small knives, bats and other sports equipment onto airliners will be delayed, federal officials said Monday.

Woman escapes death by a whisker after coming face-to-face with tiger in circus restroom

A Kansas social worker is lucky to be alive after coming face-to-face with an escaped tiger in a circus restroom.

Voice-to-text just as bad as texting while driving: study

Using voice to send text messages while driving is just as dangerous as texting with fingers, with driver response times significantly delayed no matter which method was used.

Is this Bigfoot's paw? Massachusetts town mystified by remains that some believe belong to Sasquatch

Does this decomposed paw belong to Bigfoot? Cops in Massachusetts have been left baffled by the discovery of the foot by two young boys in Lakeville woods. Some think it is part of a mythical Sasquatch.

See three years of spectacular sun images in NASA video

On Monday, NASA released a cool time-lapse video that shows two-images of the sun per day since the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) began providing them in spring 2010.

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Gritty New York City in the 1970s

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Small and sporty: The future of driving in China includes a car that is so tiny it can fit only one person in the front

From interesting electric city cars to a host of family hatchbacks, MPVs and of course SUVs, a number of major car brands have launched China-specific concepts at this year's Auto Shanghai show.

AMAZING PHOTOS capture the moment great grey owl gobbles up its prey in stunning sequence of pictures

An nature photographer has captured the exact, deadly moment that a great grey owl zooms in on an unassuming mouse, gobbling it down for dinner.

Fertilizer blast survivor suffered burns on her face and needed 1,000 stitches across her body, but she’s just happy to be alive

Misty Lambert, who had just moved to West two weeks earlier with her five children, said she was in her bedroom when she noticed the plant behind her apartment complex engulfed in flames.

FROZEN FEAT: 30 Canadian skiers hold hands on the slopes and SIMULTANEOUSLY backflip for world record attempt

Thirty Canadian skiers held hands and performed a simultaneous backflip on Sunday in an attempt to break a world record. The stunt, organized by the freestyle skiing pro Mikael Kingsbury, closed down part of a ski slope at Mont Saint-Sauveur in Quebec.

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Kris Jenner raids Kim Kardashian’s closet

It's a star's worst nightmare: Someone else is wearing the exact same dress ... and they look better in it! Though there are many designers and dresses in Hollywood to go around, sometimes stars get caught going for the same look. While their stylist may be getting the boot for such a serious flub, for the rest of us, it's a great opportunity to sit back, relax and decide who wore it better.

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'M.A.S.H.' actor Allan Arbus die at 95

Allan Arbus died on Friday at his L.A. home. He was also the husband and partner of troubled photography genius Diane Arbus.

Kate Middleton giddy over growing baby bump

Take a look back at some of her most memorable maternity wear moments ...

KStew's new mystery man sure looks a lot like her old flame

Kristen Stewart, who is the mystery man that looks like director Rupert Sanders.

Georgia's Jarvis Jones made into sandwich statue

Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones is already a bust, and he hasn’t even taken a snap in the NFL.

PHOTOS: Celebrity offspring steal the spotlight from their famous parents

Check out some of the cutest celebrity kids.

Is Eva Longoria dating 'Ready for Love' contestant Ernesto Arguello?

The actress dismissed rumors that they are romantically involved.

PHOTOS: Alicia Keys makes waves in teeny bikini

Think the stars are just like us? Guess again!

WATCH: Beyonce releases ‘Miss Carter World Tour’ video

Beyonce has gone from superstar to supermom - and back again.

Will.i.am: I stole beats for new song

Will.i.am is embroiled in a copyright dispute after Russian DJ Arty accused him of stealing the beat for his Chris Brown collaboration "Let's Go."

SEE IT: Inside Chelsea Clinton's $10M 'luxury fortress'

Think of it as a horizontal townhouse.

PHOTOS: Brazilian bikini gets skimpy makeover at Rio Fashion Week

Scandalous swimsuit designs hit the runway in Rio.

Russian authorities: Madonna owes $1.1M in taxes

Officials claim the Material Girl broke the country's tax and migration laws and owes money for a concert.

PHOTOS: Kim Kardashian's mom raids her closet

It's a star's worst nightmare: Someone else is wearing the exact same dress.

Ben Affleck to live on $1.50 per day for anti-poverty campaign

The Oscar-winner has committed to living on the budget for five days.

Confidenti@l: Reese cancels TV show appearances

Reese Witherspoon was feeling bashful after her Friday night arrest.

Does Witherspoon's arrest tarnish her good-girl image?

Reese shocked fans when Hollywood's girl next door found herself arrested alongside her husband.

Celeb family feuds: Biebs 'doesn't care' about ailing grandparents

He may be worth millions, but that doesn't mean Justin is willing to share.

PHOTOS: Miley Cyrus flaunts legs in tiny short shorts

Miley Cyrus complains about paparazzi, but she's often spotted in outfits that just scream "look at me!"

Raissman: Long NBA Playoff slate is no fast break

The league shamelessly plays a paltry 12 playoff games sprinkled over the first four days.

PHOTOS: Baby monkey gets cozy with baby lion

Sometimes Mother Nature fosters some oddball friendships.

VIDEO: Heat's Battier gets 1,100 cases of Bud Light

A passing comment about superstitions led to a surprise delivery of 1,100 cases of Bud Light to the Miami Heat forward’s south Florida home.

SEE IT: JLaw debuts short 'do

Some are hitting the (dye) bottle, others are chopping it off. Check out the range of looks for these celebrity hair chameleons.

Top dog! Canines dress up for the beautiful bulldog contest

Huckleberry was crowned the winner of the 34th annual contest.

SEE IT: ‘Thor’ trailer reunites Chris Hemsworth & Natalie Portman

The first teaser trailer for “Thor: The Dark World" debuted online on Monday.

PHOTOS: See stunning images from around the world

The most compelling pictures from every corner of the earth.

Stars align to toast Barbra Streisand at Lincoln Center

Barbra Streisand was given the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Chaplin award on Monday.

PHOTOS: Rihanna flaunts her assets during Miami vacation

Oh la la! Check out some of the sexiest vacation snaps taken by celebs.

'Teen Mom' pauses sex tape negotiations for beach break

Farrah Abraham put her sex tape aside for just a few hours.

Richie Havens dead at 72

A seminal member of the NY folk scene of the ‘60s, Havens died Monday morning from a sudden heart attack.

'SNL' mastermind Lorne Michaels is the kingmaker of comedy

He's nurtured the talents of greats like Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

Backstreet Boys receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The boy band has sold more than 130M albums worldwide.

PHOTOS: Reese Witherspoon joins the list of celebrity mug shots

A mug shot is never a pretty picture.

PHOTOS: Brooklyn Nets fall to Chicago Bulls in Game 2

The Bulls gave Brooklyn every indication that this is going to be a hotly contested series.

The Daily News/CUNY Citizenship NOW! hotline is open!

Call (212) 590-1613 for free help with immigration and citizenship issues.

Michael Bay apologizes for ‘Armageddon’

"We had to do the whole movie in 16 weeks... I would redo the entire third act if I could," he said.

PHOTOS: Craziest outfits at Coachella 2013

As Coachella 2013 wraps up, take a look at some of craziest fan outfits.

Disgraced designer John Galliano to teach college class

He will teach a Masters class at Parsons The New School of Design in New York City.

'Breakfast at Tiffany's' manuscript up for auction

The manuscript is expected to for over $200,000.

Khloe Kardashian won't return to 'The X-Factor'

It's not your imagination: There will be one fewer Kardashian on TV this fall.

Miley Cyrus removes engagement ring as problems continue

Postponing their wedding is just the tip of the iceberg for Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth.

CONFIDENTI@L: Jokes are flying about Clintons' 'Hillbilly' airport

The new Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Ark., will hold ...

SEE IT: Lamborghini marks 50 years with supercar Aventador

Somehow, it just wouldn’t be a Lamborghini party without an extravagantly priced, limited edition supercar.

ROYALS' PRIDE: Kate steps out, bares baby bump

As the world waits to see what the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge will wear next, take a look back at some of her most memorable maternity wear moments ...

PHOTOS: Burlesque models tease new BMW car

Keep your eyes on the car if you can!

Swift among Billboard Music Awards nominees

It’s a three-way tie: Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 and fun. are finalists in 11 categories at the Billboard Music Awards. Billboard announced the finalists Monday. Rihanna, Carly Rae Jepsen and One Direction are up for 10, nine and eight trophies, respectively.

HAPPY EARTH DAY! Eight ways to celebrate

Find out what community-wide events are taking place in your area, or simply try one of these ideas for protecting and celebrating the planet.

Kendra Wilkinson rushed to hospital following accident

Kendra Wilkinson was rushed to the hospital Sunday after a car accident in the Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to an Us Weekly report.

'American Hustle' resumes filming after shutdown due to Boston manhunt

David O. Russell’s “American Hustle” is expected to resume production today after a brief break due to the Boston manhunt, a Sony rep told Deadline. Filming of the 70s-set corruption pic was suspended on Friday when police were on a city-wide search for the Boston Marathon bombing suspect.

Nike pulls ‘Boston Massacre’ T-shirts

Nike yanked a T-shirt emblazoned with the bloodied words “Boston Massacre” off its shelves, a week after Monday’s bombings.

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Quidditching craze: Harry Potter fans jump on broomsticks

Harry Potter fans across the globe are grabbing their broomsticks, jumping in the air and snapping pictures that look like they could be scenes straight out of J.K. Rowling's famous franchise.

'Sports Balls Replaced by Cats': If athletes played ball with felines

The only thing more fur-ocious than big, powerful athletes hurdling toward each other on the sports field? Big, powerful athletes hurdling toward each other on the sports field with cats.

Hilarious roommate notes: Messages left by people fed up with annoying housemates

Check out hilarious messages left by annoyed roommates looking to vent their frustrations in the most passive aggressive way possible ...

How American cities will look if sea level rises due to global warming

Still don't think global warming is real? These photos, showing American cities as they are now and as they will be if sea level rises, may be your game changer. Artist and researcher Nickolay Lamm has compiled renderings of popular tourist destinations nearly under water. They're meant to project the impact of a rising sea level due to global warming - and to bring the alarming results to life.

Behind-the-scenes look at President Obama

Though we all know Barack Obama as our nation's leader, few snapshots show Mr. Obama, the man. Take a behind-the-scenes look at our 44th President.

Nostalgic photos of summer fun in the '70s & '80s

One photographer went sightseeing during the summer months in the '70s and '80s and captured an intimate glimpse of Americana. Paul McDonough left the mean streets of New York City to encounter new landscapes and to photograph people at leisure all across the States. The nostalgic series, called Sight Seeing, offers an intimate glimpse into summer fun ...

Miranda Kerr's hottest Victoria's Secret moments

Whether or not she stays with the brand, take a look back at the model's Victoria's Secret legacy ...

Academy of Country Music Awards 2013

Country music's brightest stars took Sin City by storm at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7, 2013.

Miss Subways through the years: Iconic NYC beauty queens then & now

Some of the original beauty queens in New York City had no problem riding the rails. 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.

Cherry blossoms around the world ring in spring

A colder-than-normal March has delayed the opening of the cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. As the Cherry Trees begin to open up in America, take a look at gorgeous blossoming trees from D.C. to Tokyo.

Who wore it better? Kanye and RiRi step out in same outfit

It's a star's worst nightmare: Someone else is wearing the exact same dress. But you get to judge who wore it better!

'The Silence of Dogs in Cars': Series shows raw emotion of dogs left alone

Martin Usborne's emotional photo series called "The Silence of Dogs in Cars" depicts an array of pooches sitting in cars after seemingly being left alone by their owners.

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.

Sports

Man U's Evra mocks Suarez by pretending to bite fake arm

Patrice Evra may have reopened his feud with Luis Suarez by pretending to bite into a fake dismembered arm during Manchester United’s title-winning celebrations.

Baseball Insider: Yank GM details moves that led to surprising start

The veteran scout has been filing it in his reports for a few years now, telling his team to trade for Francisco Cervelli, if the chance ever arises. “He’s a starting catcher,” the scout says. “He can be a starter. It always seems like he gets big hits, and I like his energy.”

VIDEO: Heat's Battier gets truckload of Bud Light

Drinks are going to be on Shane Battier for a long time. A seemingly harmless comment about superstitions led to a surprise delivery of 1,100 cases of But Light to the Miami Heat forward’s south Florida home.

Baseball's two hottest teams duel in record cold

Baseball’s hottest teams played in Coors Field’s coldest weather. The temperature was 23 degrees Tuesday for the start of a day-night doubleheader began between the Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies.

Bobcats fire ex-St. John's ass't Dunlap after one season

The Charlotte Bobcats say they’ve fired coach Mike Dunlap after just one season. The Bobcats went 21-61 under Dunlap, finishing with the second-worst record in the NBA ahead of only the Orlando Magic.

Pacers' George is runaway winner of NBA's most improved

Indiana forward Paul George was honored Tuesday as the NBA’s Most Improved Player. The announcement came less than a week after the 6-foot-9 forward finished his breakthrough regular season and less than 48 hours after he became only the second player in franchise history to record a triple double in the NBA playoffs.

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