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'We've been given an impossible life to live': Parents of slain Newtown first-graders open up about their heart-wrenching grief and knowing their children 'will never come back'

Some days they feel stronger, on others they sink back into paralyzing despair. The parents of 20 first-graders gunned down at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14 describe their ongoing grief as a messy process filled with progress and setbacks. read full story »

LOVE AND FLEECE: Haute Hippie sues former employees for cooking books, buying lavish gifts with company funds

U.S. Embassy in Cairo temporarily shuts down Twitter feed

Oh, the perils of digital diplomacy! The U.S. Embassy in Cairo temporarily shut down its Twitter feed on Wednesday and deleted a tweet linking to a video of "The Daily Show," in which host Jon Stewart mocked Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi.

Lupica: FIRE THEM ALL! Rutgers president and AD should take the fall for coach's abusive behavior

The athletic director, Tim Pernetti, who hired Rice and then thought a 3-game suspension and a big fine was enough of a penalty for the abusive and insane crimes against Rutgers players, should go, too.

Beleaguered Carnival cruise ship Triumph dislodged at port, worker missing

U.S. Coast Guard officials are searching for a missing shipyard worker after a disabled Carnival Cruise ship broke free from its mooring in Mobile, Ala. Petty Ofc. Second Class Bill Colclough says a crew is searching the Mobile River for the man.

Celebrity PDA alert: Get a room, Kelsey!

Authorities hunt for two men in death of Colorado's prison chief

Authorities investigating the death of Colorado's prisons chief are telling law enforcement officers to be on the lookout for two known associates of a white supremacist prison gang.

Possible human remains found in 9/11 debris as new search through rubble begins 12 years after attacks

Jim Riches pulled his firefighter son's mangled body out of the rubble at the World Trade Center, but the phone calls still filtered in years afterward. The city kept finding more pieces of his son.

Fugitive 'mountain man' on the run for 6 years busted and armed thief laughs about it with his captors

For six years Troy James Knapp eluded authorities, moving from cabin to cabin across the Utah mountains, taking food and weapons and leaving notes to brag about it.

'Oh Jesus, they're dead!': Hear the heartbreaking 911 call after MTV star Shain Gandee's body is found

A harrowing 911 recording captures the tragic scene that unfolded when friends of "Buckwild" star Shain Gandee found his lifeless body near his West Virginia home Monday morning.

Hamill: Dan Halloran's foes get the last laugh

Dan Halloran has problems getting caught on tape. The loudmouth city councilman was captured on a federal wire taking nearly $40,000 in cash bribes, plus illegal campaign contributions

Bronx GOP boss Joseph Savino adds to list of corruption

The Bronx Republican Party boss accused of taking a $15,000 bribe in a plot involving mayoral wanna-be state Sen. Malcolm Smith is a sketchy political operator and a carpetbagger who doesn’t even live in the borough.

West Virginia county sheriff fatally shot near courthouse

A sheriff known for cracking down on the drug trade in southern West Virginia's coalfields was fatally shot Wednesday in the spot where he usually parked his car for lunch, a state official said, and a suspect was in custody. State Police told Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin that Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum died of his wounds, said his chief of staff Rob Alsop. The suspect, who was also shot, was taken to a hospital in Logan, Alsop said.

Ray Kelly: Stop-and-frisk saves lives by taking guns off the street

NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly made the case for his embattled stop-and-frisk policy before some of its toughest critics Wednesday. "I believe this tactic is a lifesaver," Kelly told hundreds of attendees at the Rev.

In danger of losing momentum, President Obama talks gun control in Colorado

Citing mass shootings in Columbine and Aurora, Colo., President Obama will use a speech today in Denver to assert that Colorado shows second amendment rights and gun control laws are not at odds.

Hammond: Big Apple at core of New York's political rot

Just when you thought Gov. Cuomo had imposed law and order in Albany, state Sen. Malcolm Smith of Queens is arrested in a brazen bribery plot.

Bill de Blasio, Christine Quinn butt heads over Council pork

Public Advocate Bill de Blasio seized upon the bust of Dan Halloran — the fourth recent arrest of a City Council member on charges of misuing funds — as a reason to end the controversial practice of doling out money for councilmembers’ favorite local projects.

Jay-Z 'doesn't know s--- about baseball': Agent rips Yankees star for hiring rap mogul

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports, which has partnered with Creative Artists Agency Sports, announced Tuesday that it has signed Cano as its first client.

Woman arrested for forging dead dog’s painkiller prescription

It’s a woman-eat-dog’s-pills world.

Facebook COO blasts sexist media coverage of Yahoo CEO's decision to end telecommuting

Sheryl Sandberg has Marissa Mayer’s back. She offered a harsh assessment of the negative media coverage surrounding Mayer’s decision to end telecommuting at Yahoo.

SEE IT: New species of giant tarantulas discovered

Researcher Ranil Nanayakkara named the species after the police officer who helped his team wade through war-torn territory.

'Eye-for-an-eye' taken to a new level: Saudi man could be paralyzed if he doesn't pay $250K for wounding friend in knife attack

A Saudi man could have his spinal cord cut in a brutal "eye-for-an-eye" punishment if he cannot pay a friend he paralyzed in a knife attack $250,000 in blood money.

North Korea ramps up war drumbeat, bars S.Korean workers from entering jointly run factory

The Kaesong move came a day after the North announced it would restart its long-shuttered plutonium reactor and a uranium enrichment plant, both of which could produce fuel for nuclear weapons.

2016 is just around the corner: Hillary Clinton speech re-ignites White House run buzz

Hillary Rodham Clinton stayed on safe political ground Tuesday, advocating women's rights globally in a 12-minute speech, but that was enough to excite fans imploring her to run.

53 dead after suicide bombers attack Afghan courthouse

KABUL, Afghanistan — A provincial governor says at least 53 people, including nine attackers, have been killed in a daylong gunbattle in western Afghanistan. Officials say the fighting broke out Wednesday after suicide bombers disguised as Afghan soldiers stormed a courthouse in Farah province in a failed bid to free more than a dozen Taliban.

Did Hayden get a boob job?

L.I. inventor declares war on robo-calls

Robo-calls, meet the terminator. It’s called Nomorobo and it’s the brainchild of Long Island inventor Aaron Foss, who claims his system hangs up on robo-calls before they invade your home.

Experts successfully defuse 200 lbs., Russian WWII-era bomb in Berlin

A World War II bomb was defused near Berlin's main railway station on Wednesday after trains were diverted, nearby houses evacuated and flights to the city's main airport briefly disrupted.

No laughing matter: See mother elephant protect her baby from hyenas

A mother elephant protected her young calf by chasing away a pack of hyenas, and the amazing moments were caught on camera. Photographer Jayesh Mehta, 47, snapped these stunning pictures in the Savuti region of the Chobe National Park in Botswana, Africa.

It doesn't pay to be a birther: Judge orders conspiracy theorist to pay $177K for 'frivolous' lawsuit

A birther’s lawsuit was born of a crackpot theory. That’s what an irritated judge said in slapping a preeminent conspiracy theorist with a hefty bill for filing “a frivolous” suit and wasting the court’s time.

Former D.C. mayor Marion Barry hospitalized after experiencing a drop in blood sugar

District of Columbia Councilmember Marion Barry is in the hospital after he says he experienced a drop in blood sugar.

Need a boost? Go shopping! More than half of Americans turn to retail therapy to lift their mood

A new online survey finds that more than half of Americans engage in retail therapy, with nearly 64 percent of women and 40 percent of men boosting their mood with shopping.

Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 1.9M cars due to brake light issues

U.S. safety regulators say a faulty switch can stop the brake lights from illuminating when drivers press the pedal.

Did Suri go crazy with the scissors? Bangs cause stir

Gun applications by Indian women have doubled since Delhi medical student was gang raped, murdered

Indian police have reported an upsurge in the number of women applying for gun licences since the gang rape and murder of a Delhi student last December.

Special-needs teacher films herself ripping duct tape off kid's eyebrows: cops

A Massachusetts special-needs teacher filmed herself ripping duct tape off the eyebrows of a young autistic student as part of a catalog of abuse, police have said.

April Fools' prank turns bloody: Teen tells boyfriend she's pregnant, then bites and slashes him in the throat when he gets angry

A teen told her boyfriend she was pregnant as an April Fools’ prank but then bit and slashed him with a knife in his throat after he got angry, police have said.

Her body was left to rot: Mom’s corpse found in car 3 days after cops tow it from scene of deadly crash

Highway police in North Carolina are investigating how a woman's dead body was left in a car for days after it was towed from the scene of a fatal accident last week.

An inside look at the 60-foot sinkhole that sucked sleeping man to his death — SEE THE VIDEO

The video shows the 60-foot-deep pit in the middle of the room where Jeff Bush was sleeping when the ground opened. A contractor took the video before the Seffner, Fla., home was leveled.

Newtown shooter Adam Lanza's college ID shows wide-eyed, scrawny, unsmiling 16-year-old

New college records shed more insight on the bizarre life of sicko Adam Lanza, the man responsible for December’s Newtown massacre.

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Rutgers coach has long history of bad behavior

Rutgers coach Mike Rice has been boiling for some time now, long before the videotape that revealed his abusive language and behavior during practice sessions put his job status in Piscataway in question.

Cruz could join Cano on Jay-Z's roster

When Victor Cruz dumped his former agent to sign with the powerful CAA sports agency, he might not have just been thinking of his new contract. He may have been in an Empire State of Mind.

Louisville's Ware ready to go to Final Four

Kevin Ware will travel to the Final Four on his crutches and expects to be a big presence for the Cardinals. Cleared by doctors to travel to Atlanta, Ware said he plans to be a full participant in the team’s preparation for Saturday's game against Wichita State.

NHL Power Rankings: The rich get richer

Trade deadline activity is as unpredictable as ever this year with so many teams still within reach of the playoffs during a 48-game, lockout-shortened season. It's become less certain who is selling and who is buying, who is willing to part with assets and who is reluctant to acquire big-name players based on the plummeting NHL salary cap next fall.

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Resentencing of cop killer Ronell Wilson delayed five weeks

The resentencing of convicted cop killer Ronell Wilson has been adjourned for five weeks because one of his defense lawyers has withdrawn from the case for personal reasons.

Disgraced former Gov. Mark Sanford unveils mistress-turned-fiancée after snagging GOP congressional nomination

Buoyed by his comeback victory in Tuesday night’s GOP congressional runoff, Sanford also dismissed the star power of his Democratic opponent, Elizabeth Colbert Busch.

'Always fresh'? Walmart shoppers outraged after peeling back expiration stickers on donuts to find that they were relabeled oldies

A shopper posted three photos on Reddit of three labels stuck atop each other seeming to say the baked good should be sold by March 31, then April, then April 2.

A leg up on the competition: Jailbird hides phone in fake limb and charges inmates to make calls

A Pennsylvania jailbird allegedly hid a cellphone in his prosthetic leg for more than a year so he could charge fellow inmates to make calls.

Beyoncé to Vogue: 'I'm a modern-day feminist'

'They said they were going to kill me': N.Y. Democrat gets death threats over gun control support

Rep. Carolyn Maloney said she received death threats Tuesday at her upper East Side office warning her not to move forward with gun control legislation.

5 die in rush hour Virginia smashup after man drives his pickup the wrong way down a highway

Five were killed in a morning rush hour horror smashup in Virginia after a man drove his pickup the wrong way down an interstate highway.

Kendra Wilkinson walks off 'Splash' over fear of heights

Mom's worst nightmare confirmed: 21-year-old daughter ‘with the angels’ after vanishing on raft trip

The medical examiner’s office confirmed that it was the body of Kaitlin Anne Kenney, who had been missing since January.

White supremacist slipped off his monitoring bracelet days before allegedly killing prisons chief

Five days before Evan Ebel is suspected of killing Colorado’s prisons chief, his electronic monitoring bracelet stopped working.

Mom drowns 2 young children, kills herself just days after National Guardsman husband moved out

The bodies of 35-year-old Stephanie Shields, 7-year-old son Nolan and daughter Josephine, 6, were found by an unidentified family member inside their Zimmerman, Minn., home on Easter Sunday.

Arm and train at least one staff member at every school, NRA says in new $1 million study

Former Arkansas Republican Rep. Asa Hutchinson headed the study. It made eight recommendations that included online assessments that schools would make of their safety procedures.

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Two caught in stinky scheme to swipe $117K worth of Elizabeth Arden perfume

This was one fragrant foul. A New Jersey man and his teenage accomplice reportedly snatched $117,108 worth of perfume from a warehouse in Holmdel.

Judge removes juror from Jodi Arias’ murder case, her 'impartiality' questioned

The judge in the Jodi Arias murder trial has removed a juror from the case and denied a defense bid for a mistrial.

Reviving the family meal: Sitting down for dinner is good for your health

Today's families are pulled in a million different directions. Parents work long hours and kids' schedules are packed with school, sports and other extracurricular activities.

Billionaire owner of electric car company puts money where his mouth his and vows to honor buyback value if Tesla Motors goes under

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors, has announced that he will personally guarantee the buyback value of his company’s Model S – even if Tesla goes the way of the DeLorean.

AshleyMadison.com is a public service? Owners of cheating website insist they are saving marriages

The husband and wife behind AshleyMadison.com, a dating website for cheaters, defended their site as a public service, insisting it can help save marriages.

Defending Masters champ Bubba Watson shows off AMAZING hovercraft golf cart that may revolutionize the game

It's already attracted an army of fans, who insist it will be the future for transporting players — as it can go anywhere on the course without tearing up the grass.

Priest pleads guilty to sex abuse after boy tells cops cleric invited him to sleepover, gave him beer & awoke to him touching his genitals

The Rev. Angel Armando Perez was sentenced to more than six years in prison after pleading guilty in Marion County Circuit Court to first-degree sexual abuse, DUI and furnishing liquor to a minor.

WATCH Thick-headed thieves blow up ATM at British gas station

Luckily, the homemade explosive device used to break into the cash dispenser did not cause a larger fire.

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Confidenti@l: Lindsay Lohan has ruff landing back in NY

Watch out New York — Lindsay Lohan is back in town, though she was greeted with some sad news upon her arrival Wednesday.

David Letterman flicks jab at Jay Leno, NBC

It looks like David Letterman got the last laugh. The “Late Show” funnyman poked fun Wednesday at rival NBC’s announcement that Jimmy Fallon would replace Jay Leno next February as the face of “The Tonight Show.” “How many of you folks earlier today saw the white smoke coming out of the chimney at NBC, anybody see that?”

SEE IT: Man dodges home run ball... and watches his girlfriend get smashed in the face with it!

When it comes to baseball, chivalry truly is dead! It all happened in the seventh inning of the Cardinals-Diamondbacks game on Tuesday night when St. Louis’ Pete Kozma sent a Health Bell pitch deep to straight-away center field.

P. Diddy falls victim to 'swatting' prank

Five patrol cars rushed to Diddy's $5 million mansion in Toluca Lake after a report of an assault with a deadly weapon.

Justin Bieber illegally tattooed ink artist

Justin Bieber was tattooing without a license in New York City last June. The Canadian pop star swapped his microphone for an inking needle to embellish friend and tattoo artist Bang Bang, real name Keith McCurdy, with a new design.

Richie Sambora leaves Bon Jovi tour 'due to personal issues'

The Bon Jovi show will go on-- but without his guitarist Richie Sambora. On Tuesday, the "Shot Through the Heart" singer took the stage at a Calgary show in Canada missing one familiar face by his side.

SMILE! Hollywood celebs get hilarious toothless makeovers

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?

Models eat tissues to stay thin: Fired Vogue editor makes shock claim

Kirstie Clements provides a glimpse at the dark side of the fashion publishing.

Justin Bieber: 'I just don't trust anybody'

The 19-year-old pop singer denies his meltdowns and addresses his online haters in May issue of 'Teen Vogue.'

New Yorkers show off their worst tattoos for TV show

TLC's two-part special, “America's Worst Tattoos,” will feature a compendium of unfortunate ink stories.

DJ Clue arrested in NYC for suspended license, drugs

Noted disc jockey and radio star DJ Clue was busted at a checkpoint in lower Manhattan Wednesday morning and cops said they found drugs in his Range Rover.

WATCH: Vintage celebrity audition tapes

A rare stash of tapes showing Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow and other A-listers auditioning for parts they didn't get won't hit the auction block after all.

Cruz could join Cano on Jay-Z's roster

When Victor Cruz dumped his former agent to sign with the powerful CAA sports agency, he might not have just been thinking of his new contract. He may have been in an Empire State of Mind.

LiLo shows off her bruised-up beach body in Brazil

Think the stars are just like us? Guess again! It's always sunny in Hollywood, and these celebs love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies almost as much as they love getting all dressed up for the red carpet. Whether they're splashing around in itty bitty bikinis or causing a commotion with their incredible, washboard abs, these celebrities sure know how to make a sizzling day at the beach even hotter. Check out the sexiest celebrity beach bodies.

Shake up for future of ‘Housewives of New York’ cast

The “Real Housewives of New York” have confirmed three cast members for the new season, which will begin taping within weeks, after holding out on the ladies all winter.

Was the 45-year-old virgin a big hoax?

Man who lost virginity with sex surrogate a fraud: report.

PHOTOS: Wynonna Judd gets the boot from 'Dancing With the Stars'

Check out which celebs are being forced to hang up their ballroom shoes.

Notorious B.I.G.'s childhood home in Brooklyn goes on the market for a cool $725,000

The steep asking price for a crib — actually a three-bedroom apartment renovated with a modern kitchen and restored historic details — is a testament to the ongoing gentrification of once-hardscrabble central Brooklyn.

Don't mess with Mike's tutu! Ex-Met star Piazza to prance in Miami ballet

Mike Piazza has hung up his baseball cleats, but he’s putting on his dancing shoes. For one night only, the former Mets catcher will have a bit part in a performance of “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue” at the Miami City Ballet on May 3.

PHOTOS: Chrissy Teigen goes overboard in sheer dress

The model stuns in this see-through outfit.

They're back! Rolling Stones announce new tour dates

The routing suggests a New York tour date somewhere in June.

'Pregnant Man' fights back after judge denies divorce

The transgender father of three wants a divorce so he can move forward with girlfriend Amber Nicholas.

Roger Ebert's cancer returns, but vows to keep working

Ebert, 70, will scale back his prolific writing of movie reviews while undergoing radiation.

Poll finds Americans LOVE conspiracy theories

From the Kennedy assassination to UFOs, this country holds some wild beliefs.

Confidenti@l: Tom Hanks is now a fan of fine print after playing The News' Mike McAlary

Hanks now understands being a tabloid reporter.

PHOTOS: See the most stunning images from around the globe

Pictures that will leave you in awe taken from every corner of the Earth.

Arianna Huffington trashed rented NYC loft: lawsuit

Internet news queen Arianna Huffington partied so hard in her rented Chelsea loft she left it looking like a frat house, claims a lawsuit filed Monday by the furious landlord.

Yves Saint Laurent loves rock 'n' roll

Courtney Love, Kim Gordon, Ariel Pink and Marilyn Manson star in a new series of images..

Magic Johnson's son comes out as gay

Earvin Johnson III was spotted walking hand-in-hand with his boyfriend.

Ireland Baldwin goes glam at NYC fashion show

The 17-year-old daughter of actors Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger is making a name for herself.

PHOTOS: JLaw nearly spills out of dress

The "Hunger Games" star almost suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction.

PHOTOS: The view not seen since 9/11 is back!

Port Authority officials unveiled the stunning view from the top of One World Trade Center.

Brooklyn chickens out of yoga date with Jennifer Aniston

Decker reveals she was in awe of 44-year-old Aniston's flawless figure.

PHOTOS: Pregnant Kim covers up, goes baby shopping in Paris

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

Stars celebrate Broadway legend Elaine Stritch

Stritch sings swan song to Cafe Carlyle.

MTV suspends ‘Buckwild’ indefinitely after star's death

Shain Gandee and two friends died from CO poisoning inside his Ford Bronco.

PHOTOS: Who has a Ryan Gosling tattoo on their leg?

Nobody loves tattoos more than celebs. See the worst ink decisions.

Genius! It's a car with a built-in vaccuum

Stray Cheerios beware. The new Honda Odyssey minivan is here - and it has a built-in vacuum cleaner.

WATCH: Halle Berry turns into mother grizzly

Berry has no tolerance for paparazzi when daughter Nahla is around.

Jane Henson, who helped create Muppets, dies at 78

The Jim Henson Co. says Henson's partner in marriage and Muppets has died.

Dolce & Gabbana fined $441 million for tax evasion

Fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana denied allegations they doctored transactions.

Beastie Boy Mike D runs free food truck for Sandy victims

The Beastie Boys' Mike D. isn't just fighting for the right to party.

PHOTOS: Game on! Meet the hottest WAGs in MLB

These MLB players don't just score on the field.

Elmo puppeteer hit with 5th underage sex allegation

Even the Count would have problems keeping up with all the lawsuits against Kevin Clash.

Bye, Cinderella! College coach with supermodel wife ditches FGCU for USC

Andy Enfield takes off after magical NCAA run.

WATCH the music video that's too hot for YouTube

Robin Thicke's video for his single "Blurred Lines," goes too far for YouTube.

Lamar, Khloe deny charity fraud accusations

Lamar Odom is slapping down accusations he faked out fans with his charity Cathy’s Kids.

Germany gives Bieber 4 weeks to pick up pet monkey

The capuchin was seized by customs when the singer failed to produce proper documents.

SEE IT: 'Mad Men' Season 6 premiere episode sneak peek

A new batch of photos from AMC reveals details in the show stills.

Ke$ha: Johnny Depp had 'eyeball sex' with me

Ke$ha claims to have had an intimate connection with Depp when both stars attended a charity show.

LiLo's 'pregnant' joke a giant bust

Long after April Fools had ended (at least, on the East Coast), Lohan tweeted her lame message.

Beyoncé to cover Amy Winehouse for 'Great Gatsby' soundtrack

Jay-Z has called on his superstar wife to cover the late singer's single.

Heidi and family back home after son almost drowned

While enjoying the beach at Oahu, Heidi Klum's son Henry, 7, was taken underwater.

WATCH as golfer takes off his pants for a shot

No one can accuse Danish golfer Andreas Harto of being bashful.

Oops! Pistons' Jose Calderon follows wrong team to locker room

Calderon followed his old team, the Raptors.

Ryan Cabrera plays tattoo roulette and loses

Find out what celeb the singer had to get inked on his body.

Hayden Panettiere's 23 and 'born to be a mother'

Panettiere is a headline staple these days.

Luxe tower set to transform NYC's skyline

Skyscraper will become the tallest residential building in NYC the Big Apple.

Alec Baldwin takes a bike ride -- chatting on the phone without a helmet!

Alec Baldwin may be the new poster boy for bad bicycling.

Shia LaBeouf on Alec Baldwin feud: We had 'tension'

David Letterman didn't hold back on Monday night, grilling his guest.

Confidenti@l: Omarosa and the Donald fire up a friendship

She appeared with Trump after she was fired Sunday.

PHOTOS: Robert Pattinson hits the beach solo

Who knew vampires could surf?

Gray seal pup saved from death makes recovery

This little sea mammal rescued on beach is making for one great comeback story.

PHOTOS: See the most stunning images from around the globe

These pictures are worth more than a thousand words.

Review: Tom Hanks stars in Broadway debut in ‘Lucky Guy’

Hanks plays legendary columnist Mike McAlary in Nora Ephron’s new play.

Hamill: 'Lucky Guy' is a Broadway toast to Mike McAlary

Nora Ephron's play celebrates a newspaperman who was always on.

PHOTOS: Pattycake the beloved gorilla dies

Take a look back at the pampered primate through the years.

Boston Market creates new belly-bursting menu item

A half-rack of the indulgent new dish weighs in at 1180 calories.

EXCLUSIVE: Louisville player vows epic comeback

Kevin Ware's leg may be broken but his spirit is intact.

WARNING GRAPHIC PHOTOS: All-time gruesome sports injuries

Athletes are always putting themselves and their bodies on the line.

Rachel Bilson: ‘I’m a really good girlfriend’

"Hart of Dixie" star opens up about her life and style with boyfriend Hayden Christensen.

PHOTOS: Reese Witherspoon sports darker locks

Check out the range of looks for these celebrity hair chameleons.

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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

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Skin rules at international tattoo convention in Germany

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Hottest stars in the sci-fi universe

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

Two face: Drag queens with and without makeup

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

Famous cathedrals and churches in New York City

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

Holi 2013: The most colorful festival on Earth

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

Yankee rookies through the years

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

John F. Kennedy Jr. in his younger years

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

Lindsay Lohan's riskiest court fashions

While Lindsay used to be an actress, her main stage these days is the paparazzi-filled walk into the courthouse, where she struts her stuff in designer duds.

Lost in translation: Foreign signs get hilarious English translations

Navigating a foreign country can be difficult, and these hilarious, mixed up signs definitely don't make it any easier ...

Mob molls of New York City

Take a fascinating look at the female companions of the Mafia, who not only put their lives on the line being associated with some of the most dangerous men in the world, but who also acted as their accomplices in some of the most deadliest crimes.

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Colleagues left stunned by Rice abuse video

Like everyone else over the past day or so, Frank McLaughlin witnessed the now-infamous video of former Rutgers coach Mike Rice's volatile practice habits and the former Fordham athletic director was stunned at what he saw.

NHL Power Rankings: The rich get richer

Weiss: USC gambles big on unproven Enfield

Andy Enfield's Eagles eventually stopped soaring in the NCAA Tournament when SEC champion Florida handled the Eagles’ risk/reward offense during a convincing 15-point Sweet 16 victory. University of Southern California AD Pat Haden must not have tuned into that game.

White cancels QB tryout with Giants

Free agent quarterback Pat White, who was scheduled to arrive in New Jersey on Tuesday, has canceled his plans to pay a visit to the Giants. White changed his plans sometime over the last couple of days, according to someone informed of his decision.

Whoops! Calderon follows old team to locker room

Old habits die hard. Just ask Pistons guard Jose Calderon. In his return to Toronto Monday night, Calderon took a few steps in the wrong direction at halftime, following his old teammates towards the Raptors’ locker room.

Sosa: Hope is in the Cards for Louisville's Ware

Former Louisville and Rice High School star Edgar Sosa was walking into his Riverdale home just as Kevin Ware lay writhing in pain on the court Sunday in Indianapolis. Sosa’s brother told him that Ware had just gone down with the same injury Sosa suffered while playing for the Dominican national team on Sept. 5, 2011 — an open fracture of the tibia and fibula in his right leg.

Ex-Shocker Parcells enjoys Wichita State’s run

It's about 50 years since Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells attended Wichita State University, but he has remained true to his school. He is rooting for the surprising Shockers to continue their magical run through the NCAA Tournament and beat Louisville and then the winner of Syracuse vs. Michigan to capture their first national basketball championship.

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