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Mexican drug ‘Queen of the Pacific,' who grew up around notorious smugglers and lived a life surrounded by high fashion, fancy cars and guns, may go free after confessing to running cocaine empire

She managed to elude authorities for years, despite living a glamorous life and rising to the top of Mexico’s macho drug world. In the end, it was the U.S. justice system that finally nailed a confession from Sandra Avila Beltran, aka the “Queen of the Pacific,” whose plea agreement in Miami federal court surfaced earlier this week. read full story »

Did SHE radicalize the Boston Marathon bombing suspects? Chechen mother Zubeidat Tsarnaev has been on FBI watch list since 2011

Mom to the accused Boston Marathon bombing suspects landed in a federal terrorism database in 2011 — and possibly fostered her boys’ anti-U.S. sentiment, officials acknowledged Friday.

'WOW! THAT IS AWESOME': Texas murderer jokes with warden as he gets lethal execution drug cocktail

Richard Cobb, 29, didn't deny using a 20-gauge shotgun to kill Kenneth Vandever in an East Texas field where two women also were shot and one was raped. He was convicted of capital murder.

Dig in! Picking your nose and EATING your boogers may be good for you

A Canadian biochemistry professor wants to examine the idea that picking and eating your own boogers might actually be good for your health.

‘Get over here and let me lick your face’: Bus drivers sue MTA for $30M over sex-harasser supervisor

The MTA should take a $30 million hit for turning a blind eye to a serial sex-harasser, three bus drivers say.

CBS blogger: She's 'too chunky' to cheer

We had no clue! Friends of suspect in Boston bombings released after jail stint: attorney

Two college friends of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev who were jailed by immigration authorities the day after his capture had nothing to do with the deadly attack, a lawyer for one of them said Friday.

Proud papa Vince Vaughn delivers big baby scoop on set of 'Ellen DeGeneres'

The 'Wedding Crashers' star is going to be a dad again. He and wife Kyla Weber are expecting their second child.

KIDDIE KAMA SUTRA? German sex ed book, meant for 5-year-olds, dropped for racy cartoons

A German sex education book was dropped by its publisher after parents deemed its graphic illustrations too racy for youngsters.

No bail for ex-Romney intern in nude-blackmail scheme

A creepy former intern for top Republican candidates, charged with blackmailing women over nude pictures he stole online, is too dangerous to release on bail, a Long Island judge ruled.

Cult leader straps 3-day-old baby to a board and tosses infant into fire claiming child was the Antichrist

Cops say sect leader Ramon Gustavo Castillo Gaete, who is still at large, is responsible for the grisly murder, which occurred in Colliguay, Chile.

Imagine that: Notre Dame's Manti Te'o selected No. 38 overall by Chargers in NFL draft

The Notre Dame All-America linebacker was chosen sixth in the second round by the Chargers, drawing a loud roar from the fans at Radio City Music Hall. Te’o, who led the Fighting Irish to the national championship game, was projected as a first-rounder last year.

No more swaying gays! NY senator wants to ban therapy that attempts to make gay kids straight

ALBANY - The state Senate’s only openly gay lawmaker wants to outlaw a controversial therapy that attempts to make gay youth straight.

Cab driver who gave Boston killers a ride into city on eve of attacks: I nearly drove off with their bombs

Jim Duggan, 51, has been haunted since his close encounter with brothers Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, thinking maybe he could have unwittingly thwarted the killer plot if he had just driven away.

DANCING WITH THE BRAVEST: Show to honor inspirational dance teacher who vowed to return to the ballroom after losing her foot in the Boston Marathon bombings

Dance teacher Adrianne Haslet-Davis vowed she would return to star in the ballroom again, despite losing her left foot in the Boston Marathon bombings. Few, however, could have guessed it would be so soon.

'We want to know things as quickly as possible:' NYPD top cop Ray Kelly stresses need for communication after terror flap with FBI

Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly refused to bad-mouth FBI officials who didn’t open their mouths to give him a heads-up on a major terror case.

Boston Marathon bomber whisked away from hospital to prison on former Army base

The U.S. Marshals Service said that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev left Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center overnight and was taken to the Federal Medical Center Devens about 40 miles west of Boston.

Terrified Boston carjack victim: Bombers cracked jokes while they drove around looking for gas

The Tsarnaev brothers were at the center of one of the biggest manhunts in American history, but, at times, they acted like a couple of dopes on a road trip, according to the man they carjacked.

Moroccan national sentenced to 5 years for terror plot to blow up NYC synagogues

A Moroccan national who plotted to blow up Manhattan synagogues was sentenced to five years in prison Friday. Mohamed Mamdouh, 22, copped to three crimes under state terror laws on Feb. 28 in exchange for a five year prison sentence, plus three years of post-release supervision.

'I've relived that moment many, many times:' Todd Akin says he regrets ‘legitimate rape’ remark as he ponders political comeback

Former Rep. Todd Akin, best known for the “legitimate rape” remark that brought down his 2012 U.S. Senate campaign, says he hasn’t given up on a comeback.

Obama: U.S. will investigate Syria’s alleged chemical weapons use

President Barack Obama says the U.S. will investigate Syria's potential chemical weapons use on its own and with the United Nations. He says the world can't stand by and permit the use of chemical weapons.

He actually did it! Rick Pitino keeps tattoo promise

Cooked his goose? Legendary boxer Mike Tyson claims ex-girlfriend cooked and ate my pet pigeon

Talk about cuckoo. Pigeon racer and former boxing champ Mike Tyson revealed on Thursday that a former flame cooked and ate one of his birds.

'Planned Parenthood is not going anywhere:' Obama warns abortion rights group about efforts to 'turn back the clock'

President Obama warned Planned Parenthood advocates on Friday about efforts to “turn back the clock” by limiting abortion rights, while strongly defending the group against threats to its funding.

WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?! Hyundai sorry for viral car ad showing man trying to commit suicide in garage

Titled “Pipe Job,” the ix35 commercial depicted a man taping a hose from his car’s tailpipe through its window while sitting in a closed garage with the clean emissions car.

Boston Marathon amputee describes terror attack horror, 'reminded me of 9/11'

She came to town to hit a Red Sox game and a few bars with friends — their own Patriots' Day tradition. But the Boston Marathon attack forced Heather Abbott, 38, to stay at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, where doctors told her that her foot was severely mangled and would never fully heal.

Congress brings relief to airport delays and passes bill ending air traffic controller furloughs

The Federal Aviation Administration has furloughed the controllers as part of the government-wide, $85 billion spending cuts called the sequester.

Thought gun-control battle was over? No way! Democrats reloading for another round this summer

In a closed-door meeting, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he will revisit a plan for new gun controls in 'three or four months,' complete with a public relations blitz taking on gun lobby.

PUNISHED for having moves like Jagger: Indonesian teens face blasphemy charges for their dance moves during prayer session

Five Indonesian teens have been accused of blasphemy and may be forced into juvenile detention after they filmed themselves dancing to a Maroon 5 song during a prayer session. The twelfth graders appeared in a five-minute cell phone video where they alternated between performing Sholat, or prayer, and dancing like teenagers to Maroon 5’s single “One More Night.”

Young people engaging in risky sexual behavior — such as prostitution — linked to watching racy content

The survey revealed that 88 percent of males and 45 percent of females had watched sexually explicit material through the internet, magazines, videos, television, and/or other media in the past 12 months.

'It was Jacko's fault he overdosed': King of Pop's jailed doctor insists singer recklessly used painkillers

“I am sorry that I lost Michael as a friend and a patient,” Dr. Conrad Murray told the “Today” show in a phone interview from his California cell.

Field hockey player dies after unknowingly suffering a bite by a venomous snake, then going for a run

A field hockey player has died after he was bitten by a venomous king brown snake in Australia’s tropical Northern Territory and then went for a run. Fairfax Newspapers reported Friday that 26-year-old Karl Berry was cleaning up at Marrara Hockey Centre in Darwin on Tuesday when he picked up a snake.

Michigan’s Muslim inmates are denied proper nutrition during Ramadan, lawsuit claims

A civil rights group has filed a federal lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Corrections on behalf of four Muslim inmates who claim they were victims of religious discrimination.

Man 'steals' friend's deli after storeowner left NYC for his native Yemen to save family from civil war

A Yemeni immigrant is accusing a fellow countryman of hijacking his Washington Heights deli over the winter while he returned to Yemen for six months to save his family from the civil war.

Subpar economic growth expected for the rest of the year despite solid GDP report

U.S. economic growth accelerated to an annual rate of 2.5 percent from January through March, buoyed by the strongest consumer spending in more than two years.

2 Santeria priestesses busted at Florida airport with human skull fragments hidden in their luggage

The duo said they didn't know about the ghastly contents of two pots they'd bought at a religious shop in Cuba earlier in the week. The pair was not charged

Controversial church sues toymaker because doll isn’t 'dark enough'

A controversial Harlem church ordered action figures cast in the image of their leader — and sued when the dolls they got didn’t look like him and weren’t black enough.

No she didn’t! WATCH as teenage girl brawls with teacher in classroom after her makeup gets confiscated

The brawl at Cesar Chavez High School in Stockton, Calif. erupted Monday when irate 15-year-old Marlina Martinez fought back against her teacher’s requests. The student has been suspended.

Wal-Mart, the Gap and H&M rejected Bangladesh factory safety plan after fatal fire

Late last year several retailers, including Wal-Mart, the Gap and H&M, rejected proposals aimed at improving safety following a November factory fire that killed 112 workers.

Christina Milian flaunts curves in sexy swimwear

From battling a 200-pound marlin to fighting for their lives: Brother and sister recall 14-hour swim at sea after boat sinks

The fishing trip off the rugged north coast of St. Lucia was supposed to last all day, but about four hours into the journey, the boat's electric system crackled and popped.

Not-so-sweet treats! Dad laced kids' cookies with meth to sabotage ex-wife in custody battle: police

Chad Holm, 37, of Des Moines, Wash.,was accused of lacing the baked goods with the drug and then feeding them to his 5- and 7-year-old sons — ensuring they would test positive in a narcotics test.

EXCLUSIVE: Cops punch and kick Marine with PTSD from Afghanistan bomb blast for trying to help friend – lawsuit

Dwight Edwards, 35 — who served in combat in Afghanistan, where he was severely injured by an improvised explosive device — suffered a fractured eye socket in the alleged attack.

From a bamboo bicycle to a jaguar-shaped mask: Check out the gifts Obama got from world leaders in 2011

Luxury bags, crystal lamps, carved masks and golf clubs were among the varied – and sometimes bizarre – assortment of gifts presented to President Obama and the First Family from other world leaders in 2011, according to a government report.

Sick mom bilked family and friends in scam claiming her young son was dying of colon cancer

Susan Morris Stillwaggon, 35, of Pennsauken was charged with third-degree theft by deception, third-degree forgery and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child.

Female American sailor fends off knife-wielding attempted rapist in Dubai with powerful 'thigh lock'

The unnamed 28-year-old servicemember, on 24-hour shore leave, knocked the blade from her attacker’s hand, slamming to the ground and locking him between her thighs.

LISTEN: Smithsonian discovers lost disc containing Alexander Graham Bell’s voice from 1885

We never heard Alexander Graham Bell's voice ring out — until now. The inventor, widely credited with inventing the telephone, recorded a sound test on a wax disc in 1885 that had been in the Smithsonian Institution's possession for well over a century.

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Spurs hand Lakers biggest home playoff loss in franchise history

After 16 seasons, Tim Duncan knows the NBA postseason is no time for mercy. Particularly when an opponent is down and seemingly ready to go out. In the opening minutes of Game 3, Duncan made three consecutive baskets and blocked Dwight Howard’s shot, dominating with his usual ruthless grace.

Lawrence: Celtics are absent without point guard Rondo

On Friday, the Knicks were on their game, and the Celtics again didn’t have the one player who could have leveled the playing field in this series. Rajon Rondo’s absence continued to take its toll on Boston.

Curry overcomes ankle injury to lead Warriors past Nuggets

Playing on a sprained left ankle, Stephen Curry has the Golden State Warriors on firm footing in the playoffs. Curry overcame his latest ankle injury to score 29 points, and the Warriors outlasted the Denver Nuggets 110-108 on Friday night to take a 2-1 series lead.

Doctor set to spill juice on Bosch

A South Florida physician whose signature was allegedly forged on prescription forms linked to Biogenesis says he will be deposed next month by attorneys representing Major League Baseball in its lawsuit against the anti-aging clinic.

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NY top court upholds removal of judge accused of sexually abusing his deaf and uncommunicative niece when she was 5

The state’s top court Thursday upheld the removal of a Syracuse-area family court judge after allegations surfaced last year that he sexually abused his 5-year-old deaf and uncommunicative niece in 1972.

NJ girls allegedly make video threatening to kill ‘10 to 12’ of their 7th-grade classmates

Two seventh-grade girls at a Paterson, N.J., elementary school made a video saying they wanted to stab and kill “10 to 12” other classmates, one student’s mother says. The two girls have since been pulled from class at School 27 and may face criminal charges for the alleged threats.

Apples top 'Dirty Dozen' list of most pesticide-laden fruits and vegetables

If you want to reduce your intake of pesticides, choose organic apples, strawberries, grapes, and celery, as an environmental group has singled out these produce as being the biggest carriers of insecticides.

100-year-old nickel — once found at scene of a fatal car crash — sold at auction for $3.1 MILLION

The 1913 Liberty Head nickel is one of only five known to exist. But it's the coin's back story that adds to its cachet: It was surreptitiously and illegally cast.

Gwyneth: I had to shave for THAT dress

TOO HOT TO HANDLE? Was this hottie deported from Saudi Arabia for being ‘too handsome’?

He’s an actor, a photographer and a poet. And he’s also so handsome, it may just be illegal. Meet Omar Borkan Al Gala, the devilishly beautiful man who might just be one of the three deported from Saudi Arabia last week for the crime of being too gorgeous.

After the Boston tragedy, reality sinks in: It costs $20K to amputate a leg ... $50K for an artificial limb

Cost of an amputee's rehab? Often tens of thousands of dollars more. These are just a fraction of the medical expenses victims of the Boston Marathon bombing will face.

EXCLUSIVE: NYC teachers union sent spies to ‘prowl’ school to take photos of students — officials

Success Academy founder and former city councilwoman Eva Moskowitz leveled the charges in a letter to education officials and United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew.

Coming to a store near you: Twinkies to return to store shelves this summer

This'll put the Twinkie back in your eye — the famous Hostess cream-filled sponge cake is making a comeback.

Disgraced politician Anthony Weiner fumbles in spate of comeback interviews, crisis management experts say

He's had two years to think about his political comeback, but former Rep. Anthony Weiner has bungled his return to public life after his sexting scandal, crisis management experts said Thursday. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS HE’S HAD two years to think about his political comeback, but former Rep. Anthony Weiner has bungled his return to public life after his sexting scandal, crisis management experts said Thursday.

'Why did I go there?' Boston bombing suspects' mom regrets moving to America

Zubeidat Tsarnaev blames herself for the death of her eldest son and the arrest of his kid brother, saying, "America took my kids away from me."

Gonzalez: Price of affordability? Supply chain of cheap clothing stained with the blood of more than 235 dead Bangladeshi workers killed in sweatshop collapse

No one knows yet the number of lives lost or shattered from that ghastly collapse Wednesday morning of yet another hell-hole sweatshop in Dhaka, Bangladesh, writes Daily News columnist Juan Gonzalez.

Democratic political strategist stabbed to death by husband’s best man in her house during weekly dinner gathering

No motive has been offered for what drove Jonathan Broyhill (inset), 31, to allegedly stab and kill Jamie Hahn and wound Nation Hahn, 27, in the couple’s Raleigh, N.C. home.

Janitor, 56, at Lady Gaga's former prep school allegedly stalked 17-year-old student

John Prato, 56, who worked at Convent of the Sacred Heart on E. 91st St., was charged with stalking and aggravated harassment after allegedly contacting the girl on Facebook and Twitter.

HEART OF GOLD: Quadruple amputee, 13, and his brothers aim to raise $1M for Boston victims

A 13-year-old Florida boy who lives without arms and legs knows what the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing are going though. And he's doing something about it.

Two child daycare providers routinely bound legs and arms of babies during nap time: cops

Two northern California daycare providers were behind bars Thursday on charges they routinely bound the arms and legs of babies as old as 11 months to restrict their movement during nap-times.

SODA TAX: California eyes penny-per-ounce tax on sodas and energy drinks to combat child obesity

In California, big gulps could soon be taxed in a big way.

He kidnapped the boy 'to make him a Muslim': Brave Pennsylvania mom dons burqa to rescue kidnapped son from ex in Egypt

Kalli Atteya spent nearly two years trying to get her son Niko back home after her ex, Mohamed Atteya, drove off with the boy during a trip to his homeland in 2011, leaving Kalli and her sister alone on a highway.

$2 scratch-off ticket turns into million-dollar Lotto payout for New York grandmother

Her ship finally came in. Carol Samuels scratches off a ticket on the Staten Island ferry every morning on her commute to her job as an insurance broker in lower Manhattan. On April 3 her $2 Cashword scratch-off finally came up a winner.

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Nice catch! Cancer-battling teen reels in 759-pound marlin on Make-A-Wish fishing trip

Ernest Hemingway would be proud! A cancer-battling teen from Houston reeled in a mammoth 759-pound marlin in a scene reminiscent of writer Papa’s 'the Old Man and the Sea.'

CONFIRMED: Body pulled from river is that of missing Brown student who vanished last month

Sunil Tripathi, a native of Bryn Mawr, Pa., went missing on March 16, and his wallet, credit card and cellphone were left in an apartment he shared with other Brown students.

SUPERSICKO: Mexican cops catch American fugitive wanted for raping 10-year-old girl ID'd by his chest tattoo

An American fugitive's Superhero tattoo was up, up and away the best way to identify him. Tobias Summers, 30, accused of kidnapping and raping a Los Angeles girl, 10, fled to a small Mexican village.

Works of art: These oil paintings of classic cars are so vivid you'd swear they were real

Artist Cheryl Kelley's portrayal of classic cars gives a glossy look at some antique rides.

LIVING ON THE EDGE: California home with 'priceless view' teeters on cliff after landslide wipes out hillside

A California home was left dangling on top of a cliff after a landslide caused sections of the hillside below to fall away — taking 15 ft. of the house’s patio with it.

Busted in the buff: Naked woman nabbed after breaking into Texas home through doggy door

A naked woman broke into a house through the doggy door before being found by the owners sitting in their bathtub, police said.

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WATCH: Seth Rogen dances with Backstreet Boys

The comedian was a Backstreet Boy for a night at Hollywood benefit Hilarity for Charity Thursday.

Mike Tyson: Ex ate my pet pigeon

Talk about cuckoo. Pigeon racer and former boxing champ Mike Tyson revealed on Thursday that a former flame cooked and ate one of his birds.

Danica Patrick's divorce finalized

NASCAR stunner Danica Patrick has crossed the finish line in her divorce.

SEE IT: Grateful Dead's Bob Weir collapses on stage

The musician, 65, was finishing the final set of a nine-show run at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York when he fell.

Elton John names Gaga godmother of 2nd child

Lady Gaga did such a good job the first time around that Sir Elton John and husband David Furnish have asked her to be the godmother to their second child Elijah, 3 months.

Country music legend George Jones dead at 81

Jones fought alcohol and personal demons to be arguably the greatest singer in modern country music.

Confidenti@l: Joan Rivers 'furious' with Katie Couric

No serious questions! Katie Couric seemed to be having fun when she kicked off “Friday Happy Hour” on her talk show, “Katie,” and celebrated her show’s 100th episode with mother-daughter duo Joan and Melissa Rivers back on Feb. 22. However, Confidenti@l has learned that particular taping was anything but a happy hour.

EXCLUSIVE: Kathie Lee has 'Today' staff sign newspaper ad backing Matt Lauer

Gifford decided to show Lauer some love.

She's losin' it, literally! Amanda Bynes shaves half her head

Amanda Bynes has a new 'do. The 27-year-old troubled star is trying out an edgier look.

Emma Stone in talks to join ‘Cabaret' revival

Maybe this time Emma Stone will be lucky - on Broadway.

Woman calls Anne Frank diary 'pornographic'

Gail Horalek is outraged that her daughter has been assigned to read the unedited version.

SEE all the excitement from Day 1 of the 2013 NFL Draft

So who did your team get? Who had the craziest suit? Who had the most awkward hug? And who is still left in the green room? The 2013 NFL draft first round, in photos.

Eva Longoria: I stopped eating after divorce

Splitsville equaled "so skinny" for Longoria.

Who's who: 7 female CEOs you need to know

Commentary about high-powered female professionals is often dichotomous.

Did Jason Aldean and wife Jessica Ussery split?

Their rep confirms that the two are 'having problem' post-cheating scandal.

Martha Stewart: I almost joined Match.com

Martha Stewart nearly added internet dating to her many hobbies.

What did Jessica Alba wear to get her pre-baby body back?

Oh, mommy! Alba had an unusual method to getting her fit figure back after giving birth.

PHOTOS: Kate's bump is covered in spots

The pregnant Duchess of Cambridge shows off her busy dress.

PHOTOS: Bey & Jay do lunch with Blue Ivy in Paris

The star couple's adorable baby is among the cutest of all celebrity children.

PHOTOS: Breathtaking pictures from around the world

Amazing photos capture the bizarre and spectacular from every corner of the Earth.

MTV eyes TV series based on ‘Scream’ film franchise

MTV said it has ordered a one-hour pilot episode based on popular "Scream" film.

'Arrested Development' debuts posters for Netflix season

Time to brush up on your chicken dance.

LOW BLOW! Donald Trump calls Anthony Weiner a 'perv' on Twitter

Donald Trump called potential mayoral contender Anthony Weiner a “perv” in Twitter trash talk Thursday.

PHOTOS: Irina Shayk sizzles in swimsuit ad

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

Cops find drugs, stun gun on Bieber's tour bus

Justin Bieber’s European tour troubles continued as Swedish police announced they had found drugs aboard the singer’s tour bus during a raid Wednesday night.

WATCH: Tilda Swinton honors Roger Ebert with dance party

You can add “party motivator” to Tilda Swinton’s ever-expanding resume.

PHOTOS: 2013 Nat Geo Traveler Photo Contest

Take a look at some of the most breathtaking images currently in submission in the 2013 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.

Yankee Candle makes 'Boston Strong' candle

Yankee Candle's Boston candle is so hot it was backordered before it even hit the shelves. Proceeds from the "Boston Strong" candle benefit The One Fund, a charity to help victims of last Monday's horrific bomb attacks during the Boston Marathon.

Ryan Lochte sells 'Pool Water' fragrance in ad spoof

First Ryan Lochte conquered the Olympics, and then he nabbed his own reality show.

PHOTOS: Realistic classic car portraits trick the mind

Oil paintings so real, you'd swear they were photographs.

WATCH: Beyoncé debuts new song in H&M ad

Beyoncé is ready for some fun in the sun.

Harry Potter theme park coming to Cali

Universal Studios Hollywood has received approval for a major $1.6 billion-expansion that will include a Harry Potter theme park, complete with the recreation of Hogwarts Castle and other key locations from the children’s series.

PHOTOS: Kim K. steps out in sheer frock

Don't these people have stylists? There's taking a fashion risk, and then there's walking outside in outfits that are completely see-through. With the paparazzi ready to snap their every move, you would think that celebrities would be smart enough to cover up before walking out in sheer clothing for fear of ... overexposure. Or is that the point? See who's playing a fashionable game of peek-a-boo and who is making a huge fashion mistake.

5 reasons why Gwyneth is not 'World's Most Beautiful'

Here are some reasons why the occasional actress, self-appointed Internet lifestyle guru, and food-hating cookbook authoress is most certainly not the fairest of them all.

Mariah’s post-‘Idol’ gig? ‘GMA' summer concert

If Mariah Carey doesn't return as an "American Idol" judge next year, she's not letting it slow down her career.

Jessica Alba: I 'wore a double corset' after pregnancy

Oh, mommy! Jessica Alba had an unusual method to getting her fit figure back after giving birth to daughters Honor and Haven.

What’s the %#@$ deal with F-bombs on TV?

This week's most famous f-word was the one uttered by rookie TV anchor A.J. Clemente on KFYR in North Dakota.

Rapper 2 Chainz acquitted of drug charges

The rapper, whose real name is Tauheed Epps, had faced charges after a traffic stop on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

Clint Eastwood’s wife checks into rehab for depression: report

The couple has not been photographed in public together since 2011.

PHOTOS: Irina Shayk, Ronaldo go on glum dinner date

The model and soccer star didn't seem to enjoy each other's company.

Gwyneth Paltrow goes commando at 'Iron Man' premiere

She's not only the world's "most beautiful woman" but also the most fashionably daring.

Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW are betting big on small cars

Each German automaker is readying a wave of completely new, or totally updated, compact sedans, coupes and convertibles.

Met Gala to stream online, hosted by Hilary Rhoda

Red-carpet arrivals of celebrities such as Beyonce and Rooney Mara at the Met's Costume gala in NYC will be streamed live on Vogue.com.

Students launch petition to keep John Galliano out of Parsons

The petition aims to keep the ex-Dior designer from teaching a masters class.

JT on marriage: 'It's nice to marry your best friend'

Justin Timberlake feels marrying Jessica Biel was a "really good decision."

Beyonce, Jay-Z take Blue Ivy to lunch in Paris

Bey and Jay’s baby girl is growing up! Blue Ivy, their 15-month-old toddler, made a debut at Septime restaurant in Paris on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Love must really be blind: SEE these awkward engagement pics

Love can be a wonderful thing. In the case of these couples, it can also be an awkward thing. Check out the most hilarious engagement photos of all time.

Gwyneth Paltrow: There won't be an 'Iron Man 4'

If it’s up to Paltrow, the powers that be at Marvel Studios would stop Iron Man.

Confidenti@l: 'RHONY' star helps Boston victims

Aviva Drescher will visit Boston to meet with marathon bombing victims.

PHOTOS: Emotional images from Boylston St.'s reopening

The site of the marathon bombings reopened nine days after the tragedy.

Martin Scorsese's daughter suing film company for fraud

The daughter of legendary director Martin Scorsese says in a lawsuit her business partners are no “Goodfellas.”

Ben Affleck to receive honorary doctorate from Brown University

The school says Affleck will receive a doctor of fine arts during commencement.

Revealed: Knicks star's awesome H.S. yearbook quote

You have to hand it to J.R. Smith, he knows how to make a headline.

PHOTOS: George W. Bush Presidential Center dedication ceremony

Obama, Clinton and Carter were on hand to dedicate the new center.

Melissa Gilbert, Timothy Busfield tie the knot

Gilbert has made her little house on the prairie with Busfield.

Ace of Base's Ulf Ekberg denies Nazi allegations

Ekberg denied reports that his former band Commit Suicide had ties to the Neo-Nazi movement.

NBA PLAYOFFS: Kevin Durant leads Thunder past Rockets in Game 2

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook each scored 29 points.

College football stars suit up in style as NFL Draft gets set to kick off

For many of the young prospects, this is the most exciting moment.

Mark Zuckerberg and doctor wife 'like' low-key Hawaii vacation

These look like your average Facebook vacation photos.

France charges photog & publisher who printed topless Kate photos

Ernesto Maurim was charged with invasion of privacy.

PHOTOS: She's glowing! Kate shows off her royal bump

The Duchess of Cambridge sure knows how to wear maternity clothing.

Breakthrough drug saves 6-year-old girl born without bones

When Janelly Martinez-Amador was born, doctors gave the tiny baby days to live.

Sporty Spice 2.0? Selena Gomez stuns in new sneaker ads

Her new Adidas NEO campaign are a perfect combination of sultry and sweet.

PHOTOS: Stunning shots from around the world

The best news photos of the day from across the globe.

People magazine votes Gwyneth 'World's Most Beautiful Woman'

The roundup also includes Jennifer Lawrence and Kerry Washington.

‘American Idol’ may replace Mariah Carey with JLo

"American Idol" ratings have been so anemic this year that the producers considered dumping rookie judge Mariah Carey.

SEE IT: First 'Thor: The Dark World' photos released

Marvel Studios unveiled the first images from the sequel to the 2011 film about the hammer-wielding Norse god turned superhero.

PHOTOS: J-Law before she was famous

Take a look at Jennifer Lawrence before she became Hollywood's favorite It Girl

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Craziest outfits at Coachella 2013

As Coachella 2013 wraps up, take a look at some of craziest fan outfits (and antics) spotted at this year's annual outdoor music festival.

Coachella 2013: Stars arrive in style at annual music fest

Forget the glitz and the glam of the red carpet -- these celebs are going full-on hippie chic at Coachella 2013 ...

Hilarious restaurant signs and menus

See if you can stomach these hilarious blunders found on everything from restaurant menus to storefront signage ...

Gritty New York City in the 1970s

With pimps and prostitutes populating the streets, an economic collapse and a crime filled subway system, the streets of Manhattan in the 1970s were a gritty and dark place. Check out photographer Leland Bobbe's shots of New York during its period of all-time low.

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.

Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

Buddy Guy, John Mayer, Dan Akyroyd and other blues legends perform at Eric Clapton's annual two-night concert, held this year at Madison Square Garden.

'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.

Sports

Thunder guard Westbrook out indefinitely, needs surgery

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee and be out indefinitely. The three-time All-Star was hurt in Game 2 of the Thunder’s playoff series against Houston.

Celtics honor first-responders from Boston Marathon bombings

The TD Garden was swarming with police Friday night for the playoff game between the Boston Celtics against the New York Knicks. Both outside the building and on the floor.

Crosby skates with Penguins, return still uncertain

Sidney Crosby participated in non-contact drills Friday, his first practice with his teammates since breaking his jaw on March 30. Yet Crosby remains vague on when he’ll be cleared to play and his status for next week’s playoff opener remains uncertain.

Grizzlies top Clippers in Game 3, trail series 2-1

Zach Randolph had 27 points and 11 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies returned to form Thursday night by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 94-82 to pull to 2-1 in the first-round series.

Lawrence: Emotions will be tested for Knicks and Celtics

For a playoff road opener, the Knicks sure know how to pick their spots. They have to play Friday night, in Boston, in the Celtics’ first home game since the Boston Marathon bombings. Yikes.

Chiefs select Central Michigan OT Fisher with No. 1 pick

The Chiefs selected Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher first overall in the NFL draft Thursday night, grabbing a potential replacement for Branden Albert and someone to protect the blindside of new quarterback Alex Smith.

Celts expect emotional homecoming

The Red Sox and Bruins already have felt the love and shared the emotional energy with their hometown fans following the unspeakable tragedies last week at the Boston Marathon. After more than two weeks away, the Celtics will play their first game inside TD Garden on Friday since April 10.

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