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TERROR TAPE: Russian wiretap in 2011 caught mom of Boston Marathon bomb suspects talking to her now-dead son about jihad... but information wasn't shared with American authorities

The mother of the accused Boston Marathon bombers was secretly recorded discussing jihad in a telephone conversation with her now dead-son, officials said Saturday. read full story »

'If he dies, he dies': Hurricane Sandy cleanup workers put at risk in deadly conditions that violated safety rules

In the harrowing weeks after Hurricane Sandy, thousands of workers descended upon the destruction zone to safely clean up, tear down and rebuild homes wrecked by the storm.

Making history at Church Downills: Black jockey hopes to be first to win Kentucky Derby since 1902

If you ask the 29-year-old jockey Kevin Krigger who is going to win the Kentucky Derby, he’ll gladly tell you it will be Goldencents, the horse he’ll be riding on the first Saturday in May.

Man with Tourette syndrome not allowed on flight after saying ‘bomb’

Michael Doyle, 19, was set to travel with his friend Chaz Petteway from Reagan National Airport in Washington to San Juan, Puerto Rico on Thursday, but the pair hit a speed bump when Jet Blue prevented Doyle from boarding his flight.

FBI makes arrest in case of ricin-laced letters sent to Obama just days after Elvis impersonator is released

A Mississippi man whose home and business were searched as part of an investigation into poisoned letters sent to the president and others has been arrested in the case, according to the FBI.

Who was funnier? Obama or Conan?

Lupica: Jets GM made right move with Geno Smith draft pick

This wasn’t the Jets moving up to take Mark Sanchez with the fifth pick of the whole draft. This was Idzik getting two defensive guys he wanted, and then taking his shot at the most exciting quarterback in college football after Johnny Football last season.

Battle in Chicago: Nets blow 14-point lead in TRIPLE OVERTIME loss to Bulls, 142-134

C.J. Watson missed a dunk, Nate Robinson went into Superman mode and the Nets are on the brink of elimination.

San Francisco man poses as son of Congo's president

A San Francisco man was in federal custody Friday on charges that he defrauded a Northern California real estate agent and his girlfriend out of $1.6 million by pretending to be the son of Congo's president.

Geno Smith: A Renaissance man, not just a NFL Draft pick

There was an ocean of emotion all around him: tears, delight, hugs, relief. Smack in the middle, unruffled as ever, was newly drafted Jets quarterback Geno Smith.

WATCH: Puppy bandit caught on camera swiping adorable fuzzy Maltese from pet store

Security footage shows the woman, dressed in black, stuffing the white ball of fur into a black bag before coolly walking out of the Just Puppies pet store in Rockville, Md.

UC Irvine frat apologizes for blackface video

They should have just stuck with suits and ties. The Lambda Theta Delta fraternity at the University of California - Irvine has apologized for a controversial video featuring four brothers, including one in blackface, lip-syncing to the Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z song "Suit and Tie."

Raissman: Harvey already giving SNY a ratings boost

While there is debate over where Matt Harvey currently ranks among the elite pitchers in the National League, there is no doubt he rates as a legitimate television attraction. Through five starts, games pitched by Harvey are beating the Mets’ average rating to date on SportsNet New York.

Alligators handed over at illegal reptile amnesty day

The Suffolk County SPCA held New York State's first Illegal Reptile and Amphibian Amnesty Day on Saturday, and they took in numerous cold-blooded pets, including three alligators.

Citizenship NOW! offers answers to common questions

Immigration reform is coming, so this year’s Daily News/ CUNY Citizenship NOW! call-in was particularly meaningful.

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.

Hitler's food taster goes public 68 YEARS after end of WWII: She feared every meal would be her last

They were feasts of sublime asparagus — laced with fear. And for more than half a century, Margot Woelk kept her secret hidden from the world, even from her husband. Then, a few months after her 95th birthday, she revealed the truth about her wartime role: Adolf Hitler's food taster.

Boston Police commissioner ‘fine with’ calls to execute Tsarnaev

Boston police commissioner Ed Davis embodied the city's no-nonsense attitude when asked how he feels about people calling for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, to be executed.

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.

Shakira & Usher get along famously on 'The Voice'

Is the half being phased out of 'Two and a Half Men'?

'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.

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.

DANCING WITH THE BRAVEST: Show to honor inspirational dance teacher who lost foot in the Boston

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.

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.

'HE WAS THERE, HE WAS GONE, AND THEN BOOM': Boston victim who helped ID Tamarlan Tsarnaev recalls chilling encounter

"He's dead and I'm still here." That is what Jeff Bauman thought when he learned that Tamarlan Tsarnaev, the man he helped identify, died after being run over by his brother Dzhokhar during a police shootout.

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.

Boston bombing suspects' mom 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.

Baby born under the rubble of Bangladesh’s collapsed factory building: reports

Out of chaos, hope was reborn. Five people have been arrested in connection with the collapse of a shoddily-constructed factory building in Bangladesh. At least 348 people are dead and the voices of survivors who are still trapped underneath are getting weaker.

'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.

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

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.

PUNISHED for having moves like Jagger: Indonesian teens face blasphemy charges for dance moves

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.”

EPSN: The Magazine turns 15

Young people engaging in 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.

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

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.

'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.

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.

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.

'SHE CAN BE AT PEACE': Remains found in West Texas identified as 13-year-old cheerleader

Remains have been identified as Hailey Dunn, the 13-year-old cheerleader whose disappearance in December 2010 sparked massive search.

Sports

Hawks stun Pacers in Atlanta to get back in series

As Al Horford led a lumbering fast break, David West doled out a flagrant blow that sent the Atlanta center tumbling to the court. This time, the Hawks didn’t back down.

Gasol notches double-double as Grizzlies' rout Clips, tie series

Marc Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 104-83 Saturday to even their first-round series at 2-all.

Lawrence: Knicks fans should thank NBA for teaching J.R. a lesson

The Knicks should thank the NBA for suspending J.R. Smith from Sunday’s playoff game at the TD Garden. You read right, Knick fans. Jim Dolan should send over a nice big gift basket to David Stern for banning his Sixth Man Award winner from what promises to be the Knicks’ first series-clinching win since 2000.

In slugfest at Barclays Center, Garcia tops Brooklyn’s Zab

After being kept apart at the press conference, the weigh-in and even a meet-and-greet at Modell’s because of bad blood between the two camps, Zab Judah and Danny Garcia finally met on Saturday night in a title unification match.

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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.

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.

Michelle Rodriguez shows off beach bod

SICK PUPPY: Cruel Harlem creep charged for neglecting little furry pet Daisy, leading to paw amputation

A Harlem man was arrested after his dog was found so neglected that its matted fur caused vets to amputate a paw, officials said Saturday.

Wallet stolen 23 years ago returned to its owner

This reunion was a long time coming. A South Carolina woman’s stolen wallet was returned to her on Thursday in perfect condition--23 years after it slipped out of her hands. Inside her navy blue clutch, 52-year-old Jeri Cox Chastain found mementos of another time, back when she was a single mom working two jobs to pay the bills.

State fires employee who showed husband Adam Lanza’s body

HARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut medical examiner's office employee accused of letting her husband see the body of the Newtown school shooter has been fired. Chief Medical Examiner Dr. H.

Authorities grapple with rise in rolling meth labs

Walter White wannabes are taking meth manufacturing on the road — and they’re using a method that’s exploding at an alarming rate. The highly addictive drug is being easily cooked thanks to a so-called “one-pot” technique, which allows users to whip up the stimulant in a single serving.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gwyneth is People mag’s most beautiful

Irina Shayk sizzles in swimwear campaign

Pennsylvania mom dons burqa to rescue kidnapped son in Egypt

A daring Pennsylvania mom has been reunited with her son after rescuing him from her ex-husband, who allegedly kidnapped the boy and vanished in Egypt.

American tourists recovering after swimming for 14 hours when ship sinks in Caribbean

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.

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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.

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.

Mexico's drug queen: After years of successful drug trafficking for cartels, 'Queen of the Pacific' admits cocaine connections

She managed to elude authorities for years, despite living a glamorous life and rising to the top of Mexico’s macho drug world.

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.

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.

Editors' Picks

Confidenti@l: 'Mad Men' sex and booze are a snooze

In Q&A at Paley Center, 'Mad Men' reveal their dirty little secrets for the small screen...

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Don Cheadle suits up for 'Iron Man 3'

“Iron Man 3” star Don Cheadle felt the weight of the franchise on his shoulders.

'Survivor' star Kimberly Spradlin mistakenly jailed

"Survivor: One World" champion Kimberly Spradlin put her skills to the test when she was mistakenly thrown into jail earlier this month. The reality star and bridal shop owner, 29, was visiting the DMV in San Antonio, Tex. on April 16 to change the name on her license after her recent wedding.

'Hunger Games' actor charged with driving drunk

Actor Jeffrey Wright was busted for drunken driving after he was pulled over on a lower East Side.

Kim K bares baby bump in Greece

Kim Kardashian is bumpin'. The television fixture showed off her swelling belly while out on vacation with the rest of the Kardashian clan on the isle of Mykonos in Greece.

Stolen 'Pulp Fiction' convertible recovered 19 years later

Authorities say the classic Chevrolet convertible featured in the film "Pulp Fiction" has been found nearly two decades after it was stolen.The San Bernardino County Sun reports movie director Quentin Tarantino's 1964 Chevelle Malibu was recovered in the San Francisco Bay area earlier this week.

Are they back on? Shirtless Bieber cuddles with Selena

Are Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez back on again? Rumors swirl after Instagram photo posted.

Married couple wears matching outfits every day for almost 30 YEARS

For nearly three decades, Donald and Nancy Featherstone have worn the exact same outfit every single day.

Kelly O. flaunts her curves during trip Down Under

Kelly Osbourne's not afraid to show off her hard work. The "Fashion Police" host, 28, flaunted her slim physique while relaxing by the pool on a trip to Australia.

Christina Milian flaunts curves in sexy swimwear

The singer-actress sizzles as she models this year's hottest swimsuit trends. Milian, who is the social media correspondent for NBC's “The Voice” dishes to the mag on what the best part is about the hit show.

Outcry over CBS blogger's post on 'pudgy' cheerleader

A CBS blogger is under fire after ridiculing an NBA cheerleader for her weight, asking readers, is this girl “too chunky” to cheer?

Zuckerberg reaped $2.3B gain on stock options

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg reaped a gain of nearly $2.3 billion last year when he exercised 60 million stock options just before the online social networking leader’s initial public offering.

Victoria's Secret slams devout Christian model over shocking book

Model-turned-devout-Christian Kylie Bisutti blasted Victoria's Secret for making her feel like a "piece of meat," but the brand says she wasn't even an "Angel" in the first place.

Is Kate a duchess ... or a wizard?

Britain's young royals had a magical day out Friday with a visit to the studio where the "Harry Potter" movies were filmed. Prince William, the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry toured Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden near London, home to "The Making of Harry Potter" studio tour.

PHOTOS: Breathtaking images from across the globe

Stunning photos from around the world ...

Our NFL DRAFT 2013 live blog ...

Our All-Pro team of NFL writers brings you the latest news and scoops from inside Radio City Music Hall.

Gwyneth: I had to shave for THAT dress

Gwyneth Paltrow has sheer regret. The newly crowned "World's Most Beautiful Woman" by People is confessing as much to Ellen DeGeneres on the talk queen's Friday show - admitting she wishes she didn't wear that now notorous, see-through gown at the "Iron Man 3" premiere two days earlier.

'YOU DESERVE RAPE' sign draws outrage

Dean Saxton IV — well known for his controversial placards and preachings at the University of Arizona — was caught on camera on Tuesday also trying to shame victims of sexual abuse.

Comedian encourages his young Twitter followers to pull viral prank

When the Comedy Central star asked his Twitter followers to participate in an ‘experiment,’ he ignited a nationwide panic.

He actually did it! Rick Pitino keeps tattoo promise

Rick Pitino is now inked up. The Louisville coach followed through Friday on his promise to players to get a tattoo if the Cardinals won the NCAA championship, adorning his left shoulder blade with the school’s old-English ‘L’ emblem in red.

WATCH Michael Buble bring music to subway riders' ears

This is one way to brighten up a morning commute. New York subway riders were pleasantly surprised Thursday when Michael Buble decided to put on an impromptu acappella show between subway stops.

Jane Lynch hints Broadway on 'Glee’

Jane Lynch, now known as “Glee” sadist Sue Sylvester, makes her Broadway next month in “Annie.”

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

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Celebrities wearing short shorts

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Quidditching craze: Harry Potter fans jump on broomsticks

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Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

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

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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

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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 ...

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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.

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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.

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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