MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

New York isn’t the only city with rising skyscrapers: San Francisco’s Transbay Transit Tower will soar over a thousand feet high and become the tallest building west of the Mississippi

A tower rises in the west. Designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli, construction of San Francisco’s Transbay Transit Tower is now officially underway. read full story »

EXCLUSIVE: Assemblyman Stevenson needs God to save him from corruption charges, says he ‘was reading the bible’ when busted for taking bribe

The state assemblyman busted Thursday on bombshell bribery charges says he was reading the Bible when he was arrested and insists he did no wrong.

Murder suspect shoots dead cop in police interrogation room then kills himself — but how did he get a gun?

Gunfire killed Detective Eric Smith, 40, and suspect Jeremy Powell, 23, on the third floor of police HQ in Jackson, Miss., but who shot whom, and how?

Three-hour standoff between cops in riot gear and Queens residents

A drug bust outside a Queens housing project erupted into a tense three-hour standoff Friday night as dozens of angry residents marched on the 113th Precinct and cops in riot gear stood guard over their stationhouse.

Florida child-porn suspect had sickening stash of up to 1 MILLION VIDEOS

A Florida man got busted for allegedly amassing the largest collection of child porn in the state's history. John Shearen had between 500,000 and 1 million full-length videos and images of kiddie pornography, as well as children's underwear, in his Leesburg apartment, police said.

Jeremy Lin says his ethnicity was a hoops 'barrier'

Former New York Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin says his ethnicity is to blame for why he was not offered scholarships to major colleges and why he was passed over during the NBA draft.

Jessica Alba heats up in tiny two piece

Hillary Clinton delivers powerful speech on women's rights ... but is she running for President or not?

Clinton wowed them Friday on a world stage where men were as scarce as a Y chromosome. Declaring that the rights of women are “the unfinished business of the 21st century."

How is this still legal in 2013? 'White prom' and 'black prom' at Georgia high school sparks renewed fight by students to integrate dance

A group of black and white teens at Wilcox County High School in Rochelle have banded together to organize the school's first-ever integrated prom almost 60 years after "Brown vs. Board of Education."

WATCH as this adorable Boston terrier utters the three words every dog owner wants to hear

The abandoned Boston terrier found in a Tyler, Texas shelter seems to have a distinctive talent: vocalizing what sure sounds like words of endearment.

SHOCKING VIDEO: The moment cop wrestles pregnant woman to the ground and hits her with stun gun

A police report states Lucinda White and her boyfriend were "actively fighting" with an officer when reinforcements arrived — and that agents repeatedly told the boyfriend to stop yelling and cursing.

Daily News readers raise almost $500K toward NYC’s Hurricane Sandy relief fund

The city’s Sandy-relief fund has racked up a record $57.7 million dollars in donations from all over the world, including nearly $463,000 from Daily News readers.

Anti-gov't, gun-loving parents tie-up children's grandma and flee with kids after losing custody

Cops are hunting for Joshua Hakken and his wife, Sharyn, both 34, who learned their parental rights were terminated Tuesday.

Life begins 'at fertilization:' Kansas legislators approve sweeping anti-abortion bill

The bill will be sent to Gov. Sam Brownback and declares life begins 'at fertilization,' blocks tax breaks for abortion providers and bans abortions performed solely because of the baby's sex.

‘Killer Nanny’ mentally fit to stand trial for the murder of two small children in bathtub

Yoselyn Ortega - who also tried to slit her own throat after allegedly murdering the beloved children - was briefly in court to learn the results.

School bus with 25 children flips over after driver possibly ran red light and hit two cars

One person died and dozens of elementary school children were taken to hospitals Friday after a school bus crash in northern Illinois left two cars mangled and the bus on its side.

'It's bullying that killed me, please get justice': Heartbreaking note left by girl, 14, before she hangs herself

The heartbreaking suicide last month of Indiana teen Angel Green has now led to anti-bullying legislation at the state’s capital.

White supremacist linked to suspected killer of Colorado prison chief arrested

DENVER — A white supremacist prison gang member was arrested and another was still being sought for questioning Friday in the death of Colorado's prisons chief as authorities investigated whether the gang had any ties to the killing.

Former Rutgers assistant basketball coach hits university with wrongful termination suit

To Eric Murdock, it was clear that Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice had crossed a line by physically and verbally abusing his players. But when the Scarlet Knights' former director of player development expressed his concerns to university officials, they fired him.

Get a haircut, kid: Ohio Kindergarten boy can't go back to school until he loses his Mohawk

A little boy who just wanted a cool hairdo was told he wasn’t allowed to return to kindergarten until he cut his hair. On Wednesday, Keshia Castle was informed that her five-year-old son Ethan Clos could not go back to Reid Elementary School in Springfield, Ohio, until he ditched the Mohawk.

Trayvon Martin's family settles wrongful death case against housing complex for more than $1 million

Sometimes justice is meted out in stages. Trayvon Martin’s parents have settled a wrongful death claim with the homeowners association of the Retreat at Twin Lakes, the Florida housing complex where their son was shot and killed by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman.

Psychiatrist for 'Dark Knight Killer' warned college campus of threat a month before theater massacre

Court documents made public cited Dr. Lynne Fenton, a psychiatrist at the University of Colorado, Denver. The documents said Fenton told a campus police officer that the suspect also threatened and intimidated her.

China slaughters 20,00 birds as newest virus triggers sell-off of airline shares over fears flu will spread

All the 14 reported infections from the H7N9 bird flu strain have been in eastern China and at least four of the dead are in Shanghai, a city of 23 million people and the showpiece of China's vibrant economy.

Two Queens siblings killed, parents critically injured in horrific Ohio car wreck

Two Queens siblings were killed and their parents critically injured when the family’s SUV crossed the median of an Ohio highway and struck an oncoming tractor-trailer, authorities said Friday.

I wish I started a charity or went to Africa to 'scoop up some suffering child': Ivy League reject pens scathing op-ed to schools

Suzy Lee Weiss, who is a senior at Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh, laments that the odds were stacked against her when it came to admission into an Ivy League school.

'Tony Detroit' chronicles city's desolation with smartphone

DETROIT — Tony Majka has been chronicling Detroit’s blight epidemic in a unique and popular way. Using the name “Tony Detroit,” he takes smartphone photos of the city’s many abandoned structures and posts them to Instagram.

Chelsea Clinton: I want mom to ‘rest’ before deciding on 2016 presidential campaign

Even as Hillary Clinton took the stage with other A-listers at a major forum on women’s issues Friday, her daughter was saying she wants her mother to “rest."

'Who are they bulls-------?' Shocking audio tapes capture brazen N.Y. pol busted for bribery talking about corruption as a fact of life in state capital

Bronx Assemblyman Eric Stevenson (right), sold out by one of his corrupt colleagues, Nelson Castro (center), was charged Thursday with pocketing nearly $20,000 in bribes to boost the launch of an adult day care center.

Gambino crime associate avoids jail in racketeering and extortion charges

A Gambino crime associate, who claims he’s a new man now thanks to Tony Soprano-style psychiatric treatment, got off with just probation Friday for racketeering and extortion.

Baby on the way for 46-year-old Halle Berry

‘Tent City’ residents agree to evacuate homeless encampment in New Jersey

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — Residents of a homeless encampment in the woods near the Jersey shore have agreed with government officials on the details of a plan to close down the camp after its 80 or so residents have found homes.

EXCLUSIVE: Gabby Giffords' larger-than-life message for tougher gun laws towers in Times Square

The former Democratic congresswoman from Arizona, who narrowly survived a January 2011 shooting that left six people dead, will appear alongside her ex-astronaut husband on a huge billboard.

Cops search for four men accused of kidnapping and gang-raping college student in black van

The 20-year-old was abducted off-campus at 10 p.m. and pulled inside a black van. One of the suspect has a distinctive ‘MM’ tattoo on his face.

America's elderly Medicare cancer patients' lives in jeopardy over federal sequester cuts

The mandated federal budget cuts that went into effect on April 1 will make cancer clinics go broke if they give Medicare patients the chemotherapy they need, oncologists claim.

LUPICA: Two down, one to go at Rutgers! Disgraced school must fire president after athletic director follows hot-head coach out the door

It was easy and obvious to first go after Mike Rice, once the videotape of his abusive treatment of his basketball players, in plain sight in the Rutgers gym, went public and went viral in all meanings of that word.

Gonzalez: Make no mistake, Nelson Castro's life of crime makes him nothing but a liar on a wire

Nelson Castro, the Bronx state assemblyman at the center of the latest political corruption scandal — the one who wore a wire to rat out his fellow crooked pols — has an amazingly checkered history.

Connecticut shop that sold gun to Newtown killer Adam Lanza's mother loses license

A Connecticut shop that sold a gun to the Newtown school shooter’s mother has lost its federal firearms license.

HOW APP-ETIZING: New app-to match diet needs with restaurants

A new app has been developed to help vegetarians, vegans and diners with food allergies or other food preferences find a restaurant that caters to their special dietary needs.

Pope Francis to Catholic church: punish pedophile priests

Pope Francis gave the Roman Catholic Church some marching orders Friday — "act decisively" to root out and punish pedophile priests.

You don't like it? Get off! Pilot diverts plane after family complains about in-flight movie

The family says they got no response when they asked if the captain could turn off the PG-13 thriller they felt was inappropriate for their kids.

EXCLUSIVE: Unlicensed livery driver lay dying of heart attack for up to 11 minutes before officers arresting him got him help

The Medical Examiner’s Office, which ruled Luiz Mauro Machado’s death a homicide, determined the physical confrontation triggering his ultimately fatal heart attack on March 28.

Former ski champ dies from laxative addiction... she swallowed 80 pills a week and wasted away to 105 pounds

Georgia Willson-Pemberton had it all: beauty, a prestigious education and the best of everything. But she was also battling anorexia and a laxative addiction.

Busted! Cops collar dad caught on camera whipping daughters with a cable wire

Greg Horn, 35, of Dayton has been arrested for the alleged assault on his two girls, 12 and 14.

University of Rochester students want professor censured for Steubenville rape comments

A University of Rochester professor's hypothetical question about whether the rape of an unconscious person should be illegal has led to demands he be censured or fired. Professor Steven Landsburg's blog post followed the conviction last month of two high school football players in Steubenville, Ohio, on charges they raped a drunken 16-year-old girl.

'We will track down and punish' them: Texas Gov. vows to bring prosecutors' killers to justice

Gov. Rick Perry urged anyone with information about who killed a Dallas-area district attorney, his wife and an assistant prosecutor to contact law officers as the reward reached $200,000.

He paid for an explosion, and he wanted an explosion: Filmgoer gets refund because clip from 'Jack Reacher' trailer wasn’t in final cut

He paid for an big explosion, and he wanted his big explosion. When the movie didn’t have the big explosion promised by an ad, one filmgoer wanted his money back — and he got it.

More than 20 human remains of 9/11 victims possibly found at World Trade Center site

The New York City medical examiner’s office says more possible pieces of human remains have been found during the sifting of newly uncovered debris from the site of the September 2001 terrorist attacks.

California assistant principal charged with having sex with students

Police allege a 45-year-old high school administrator in Southern California found her love interests in her own student pool, having sexual relations with three underage boys in the last several months.

Sports

Zoned In: Carter-Williams, 'Cuse defense key to beating Michigan

The rangiest member of the Syracuse Orange is Michael Carter-Williams, a 6-6, 185-pound point guard. Charged with challenging all passes and shots in coach Jim Boeheim’s trademark 2-3 zone defense, Carter-Williams, a sophomore, shrugs at the success his unit has had in squeezing opposing offenses through four NCAA Tournament wins.

Ex-Raven says four NFL players may come out at same time

Is the NFL ready for a gay player? How about four? Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo said as many as four players could conceivably come out at the same time in order to share the backlash.

NBA power rankings: Nuggets playoff hopes take a hit

The Nuggets have been one of the great stories of the NBA season, battling to the upper tier of the Western Conference without a superstar and looking as if they can make a big run in the playoffs, even against the other top teams in the West who have the marquee players of the sport.

Louisville's Pitino to enter Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Louisville coach Rick Pitino will be a part of the next class inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The former Knicks coach, who led Kentucky to a national championship in 1996 and has Louisville poised to win a national championship at the NCAA Final Four this weekend, will be joined by two other college coaches: Jerry Tarkanian and Guy Lewis

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Florida Democrat Sen. Bill Nelson becomes latest lawmaker to endorse same-sex marriage

Florida Democrat Sen. Bill Nelson on Thursday became the latest lawmaker to flip on the issue of gay marriage. "(T)o discriminate against one class and not another is wrong for me. If we are endowed by our Creator with rights, then why shouldn't those be attainable by Gays and Lesbians?”

This was not a stunt: SUV plummets 50 feet from bridge in Atlanta ... and no one died

Three people crashed through a guardrail in downtown Atlanta and plummeted about 50 feet to the ground, where it nearly landed upright and everyone survived.

... and the Kardashians could use some help

New York Aquarium battered by Sandy set to reopen May 25

The beloved New York Aquarium in Coney Island, devastated during Hurricane Sandy, has set a date to reopen — and its famous sea lions will be out for the big day in May.

Cuomo nominates Sheila Abdus-Salaam to Court of Appeals, could become 1st black woman on the state’s high court

ALBANY — New York may get its first black woman on the state’s high court.

'I want the world to know what happened to me' - acid attack victim turned campaigner

Chanchal Paswan's face is a mess of pain and ravaged flesh, a mouth that can barely open and spaces where her eyelids and ears had been.

Digital divide: A third of Bronx households don't have computers, report finds

A whopping one-third of households in the Bronx don’t have computers or Internet access, putting those kids at a disadvantage in the classroom, says a report released Friday by city Controller John Liu.

America, this is what you'd dress like if the Brits had won!

Cops pressured to conduct stop-and-frisks: Criminal justice professor

A criminal justice professor testified Friday about a study he conducted in 2012 in which retired cops said they felt pressured to conduct stop-and-frisks when they were on the job.

Angelina Jolie, Malala Yousafzai fund school project

A fund set up by Malala Yousafzai is to send girls to school in her home region with support from Jolie.

Cops stop tanker truck with 4 tons of pot inside

The vehicle's tanks were filled to the brim with $3.4 million worth of plastic-wrapped bales of marijuana, Texas authorities say.

WATCH: Baby sea lion saved in San Diego then hops in car of rescuer

Mike Belahunt thought he saw a dog along a San Diego road, so he pulled over to help. That’s when he realized that the ailing animal might be a pup — but a sea lion pup. "I just kind of opened the door and got him over there, he ended up just jumping in the car, hung out in the front for a little bit, then went in the back," Belahunt told KABC-TV.

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America's best coffee shop revealed (and NYC's best spot is ....)

Top spots around the country focus on relationships with coffee bean farmers and roasters, according to TheDailyMeal.com’s editors.

How China enables North Korea’s mischief

Chang: Washington is looking to China to rein in the North Koreans. Unfortunately, Beijing has been busy giving the Kim regime the means to rock the world. The weapon at the heart of this story is called the KN-08 — an intermediate-range ballistic missile that Pyongyang could not launch without Beijing’s direct assistance.

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.

Some very moving art as GIF exhibit hits NYC

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Massive gang takedown: More than 60 charged in probe of Manhattan street gangs covering a 4-year 'shooting war'

The unprecedented bust charged 63 teens and young adults that were allegedly part of the "Air It Out," "Tru Money" and "Whoadey" gangs.

Now KFC is boneless finger lickin' good: Chain to offer easier-to-eat chicken

In case Americans want to scarf down their fast-food even faster, KFC is stripping the bones out of its chicken. The fast-food chain says it's introducing deep-fried boneless chicken pieces on April 14 as an alternative to its traditional breast, thigh and drumstick pieces.

Is it a memoir or money for a 2016 run? Hillary inks deal to write book about Secretary of State years

Financial terms were not disclosed, but Clinton reportedly received $8 million to write her 2003 memoir, 'Living History.'

EXCLUSIVE: 'I just wanted the money!' Teen model lied his pants off in $300K loan scam

By the time cops collared 19-year-old Azeem Ali-Shabazz, nearly all of the loot he’s accused of pilfering from Sovereign Bank was gone.

'Like a scene from 'The Walking Dead'': Small town devastated after Exxon oil pipeline bursts and leaks up to 5,000 barrels, leaving families homeless and their drinking water in peril

The evacuation of almost two dozen homes after an oil pipeline ruptured almost a week ago in an an Arkansas town has left an eerie sight — and still many unanswered questions.

Mom accused of drowning her two kids commits suicide in jail

Lorna Valle, 33, suffocated to death in her cell after putting a bag over her head the day after she was told she get the death penalty if convicted.

Heroic 10-year-olds save woman after she was pinned under her SUV in near-fatal accident

A Georgia woman owes her life to her son and niece, both just 10 years old, after she was pinned beneath her SUV during a scary and potentially horrific accident on Sunday.

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

A group of employees looted chic clothing label Haute Hippie, the company says — and they didn’t spend a cent on tie-dye or granola.

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Unreleased photos surface on 19th anniversary of Cobain's suicide

It’s been 19 years since Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain committed suicide at 27 years old. Today, for the first time ever, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer released photos from the suicide scene.

Chris Brown to be back in court in June over disputed community service

Community service mandate stemmed from his assault on Rihanna.

PHOTOS: Does Alba have the best celeb beach bod?

Check out the sexiest celebrity beach bodies.

Gwyneth: 'Kim Kardashian looks absolutely beautiful' while pregnant

The mom's of Hollywood are joining forces in support of Kim Kardashian. Gwyneth Paltrow, 40, and mother of two has come to the defense of the pregnant reality star over the criticism she has gotten over her weight gain.

WATCH: Gerard Butler does Harlem Shake with British troops

Gerard Butler got in on the shake … the Harlem shake. Although the actor is a little late to join the online phenomenon that went viral in early February, it didn’t stop him from getting in on the fun.

NJ 'Housewives’ stars charged with assault for bloody brawl

A Paramus man claims Jacqueline and Christopher Laurita and Joe Gorga attacked him as cameras rolled at “Housewives” regular Kim DePaol’s Posche 2 party in Ridgewood, N.J., according to the Bergen Record.

Barbie gets braces, yellow teeth and frizzy hair

One artist's rendition of Barbie without makeup shows how the doll might look in real life.

Preggers Kate Middleton: ‘My friends keep texting me names'

Will one of Kate's friends have the honor of naming the Royal baby? The pregnant Kate Middleton visited Quarriers Stopover Project in Glasgow, Scotland on Thursday, April 4 and dished some details on her pregnancy.

WATCH: Jumpy the Wonderdog’s got super skills

When Superman needs a hero, he can always turn to Jumpy the Wonderdog. You cannot teach this dog a new trick because he has already mastered them all.

British filmmaker dies making homelessness documentary

A young British journalist who was filming a documentary about the homeless was found dead Wednesday morning after spending three days on the streets. Lee Halpin, 26, was originally believed to have died of hypothermia as overnight temperatures dipped to 25 degrees Fahrenheit in northeastern England.

HEAR Beyoncé's Amy Winehouse cover for 'Great Gatsby'

If the trailer isn't enough to heighten anticipation, this song will.

Daily News critic reflects on the genius of the legendary Roger Ebert

Neumaier: I first came to Roger Ebert when I was 10. Or, I should say, he came to me, via the local PBS station in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to talk about "Superman: The Movie." And he never left.

Jonathan Knight walks off stage during New Kids concert

New Kids On the Block's Jonathan Knight made an Irish exit off the stage during a performance at New York City's iHeartRadio Theater Thursday night, but what gives?

Does Jeremy Irons want to marry his son?

The esteemed actor went off the rails in new interview about gay marriage.

Let's get NUDE! Discovery Channel bares all with upcoming 'Naked' shows

The Discovery Chanell, known for hard-core documentaries, will launch two new survival series in which the participants are dropped into some of the world’s most dangerous, remote locations — completely nude.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z celebrate their 5th anniversary in style with tour of Cuba

Beyonce and Jay-Z caused a big stir in Havana as they marked their 5th anniversary Thursday.

NYC bars host 'Mad Men' viewing parties

Whether Megan Draper’s seductively singing at Don Draper’s surprise birthday bash or a young ad executive is involved in a lawnmower accident at an office gala, “Mad Men” is known for parties that leave viewers talking.

Amanda Bynes' new shock claim: I have an eating disorder

Bynes has taken to Twitter to reveal more personal details about herself.

Obama blasted for saying California AG is hot

President Obama felt the heat Thursday after calling California's Kamala Harris smoking hot.

Bride and groom marry at Vegas Denny’s chapel

An Iowa couple has become the first to get married at the less-than-sacred locale.

PHOTOS: Prince William dissed by little girl

The heir to the throne's kiss request gets rebuffed.

Lil Poopy's dad cleared of abuse allegations

The investigation into Luis Rivera — father of Lil Poopy — has been closed.

Elisabeth Moss channels Peggy Olson in lingerie shoot

Been naughty? These stars have! Check out the celebs who let out their inner bad girls.

Does marriage make you fat? If you're a newlywed...yes

Happy, young newlyweds are more likely to put on weight in the early years of marriage.

That stings! Rays fan makes crude sign

The fan jokes about the death of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin.

Daniel Craig, wife returning to the Great White Way

Craig and Rachel Weisz will star in a revival of Harold Pinter’s 1978 play, “Betrayal."

Confidenti@l: Fallon staying true to his 'Roots' in 'Tonight' move

The Roots will be the new house band for the “Tonight Show."

Beyoncé's new video is a blast from the past

The ad contrasts the mature Beyoncé, 31, with clones of her iconic past selves.

Farewell to a legend: A look back at Roger Ebert’s best reviews

Ebert loved nothing more than sharing great films with the widest possible audience.

Hell on Earth? Gateway to Hades 'uncovered'

Archaeologists claim to have found the netherworld from classical Greek mythology.

Smokin' survey: Majority of Americans favor legalizing marijuana

Pot is riding a high of approval.

PHOTOS: Breathtaking pictures from around the world

The best photos from the past 24 hours.

Times Square 'zombie' saves scaredy cat

A zombie who menaces tourists to promote the house of horror, Times Scare, has become an undead hero.

Bill WR drops nuclear bomb of a joke on Twitter

Stevie Johnson may want to give diplomat Dennis Rodman a call.

PHOTOS: 40th anniversary of WTC opening

On April 4, 1973 the two 110-story towers designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki opened.

Louisville's Kevin Ware shows he hasn't broken funny bone on 'Letterman'

Maybe Kevin Ware has a career as a late night talk show host.

PHOTOS: It's go time in North Korea

North Korea has moved a missile with "considerable range" to its east coast.

Jada: Will Smith ‘can do whatever’ he wants in our relationship

Jada Pinkett Smith is open about the secret to success in her marriage.

PHOTOS: Roger Ebert's life & career

Roger Ebert, the quintessential film critic, died on April 4, 2013 at the age of 70.

Which sports players run the most?

You'd expect most athletes to do quite a bit of running over the course of a day's work.

Stars react to Roger Ebert’s death on Twitter

Roger Ebert's death on Thursday spurred an outpouring of tributes.

SEE IT: Demi Lovato tweets makeup-free photo

The singer posted a bare-faced photo of herself to fans as a reminder to love the skin they're in.

Naked shower fight! Conan O'Brien lets off some steam with Chelsea Handler

Chelsea and Conan lather up and throw down.

PHOTOS: Is this Courtney Stodden's sickest stunt yet?

Girls and Corpses ... the magazine name says it all.

‘Game of Thrones’ star Lena Headey is broke: report

Headey, known for playing Queen Cersei on the HBO show, says she has only $5 to her name.

DJ Clue clueless license was suspended: lawyer

Radio star DJ Clue had no idea his license was suspended when he was busted in his Range Rover.

PHOTOS: See the celebrities who have become real-life heroes

Heidi Klum is the latest star to go above the call of duty.

Ryan Gosling teams up with PETA to fight cruelty to cows

He may be taking a break from acting but his activism is going strong.

Ashton Kutcher recruits college students for start-up

Ashton Kutcher is looking for a few good English majors. The "Two and a Half Men" actor, 35, posted a job listing on a university listserv for undergraduate English majors seeking a writer for an unnamed start-up company.

Madonna’s daughter is dating 'Homeland' star

Unlike her mother Madonna, 16-year-old Lourdes Leon apparently prefers men her own age. A source confirmed to US Weekly that Leon is now dating "Homeland" actor Timothee Chalamet, 17.

Lululemon boss out after $67M see-through pants blunder

Sheree Waterson will depart after five years at the company.

Miami Heat star's home robbed of $340K in jewelry

Chris Bosh did not have a very happy birthday to say the least.

Heidi takes kids to Disneyland after drowning scare

After a traumatic weekend, Heidi Klum took her kids to the happiest place on earth.

PHOTOS: PDA Alert! Stars go public with their affection

Take a peek at Hollywood couples spotted getting hot 'n heavy in public.

WATCH: Extreme skydiver evokes Mary Poppins in death-defying stunt

The daredevil leapt out of a hot-air balloon with an umbrella .

PHOTOS: See the most explosive sports coaches EVER

They can be fiery, erratic and downright abusive.

Chris Brown admits to dating two girls at the same time

The singer hinted he could have been talking to Karrueche Tran and Rihanna at the same time.

Attendees asked to wear camouflage at ‘Buckwild’ star’s funeral

Shain Gandee died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Sissonville, W.Va.

Confidenti@l: LiLo has ruff landing back in NY

Lohan learned Wednesday that her beloved Maltese has died.

Is this Courtney Stodden's sickest stunt yet?

Forget the sex appeal, Stodden is going for shock appeal with her latest naked magazine cover.

PHOTOS: Did Hayden get a boob job?

See which stars have (allegedly) upgraded their physical assets.

He's a zombie and a hero: 'Undead' man rescues cat

“I dress as a zombie every day and I just love animals," he said.

School moves midterms so students can go to Bieber show

Sources say teachers were worried children would rather cut class.

SPOILER ALERT! ‘Mad Men’ Season 6 review

Fear of mortality — well, okay, the certainty of mortality — pervades the sixth season of “Mad Men."

PHOTOS: Take a tour around the globe

Stunning news photos that will leave you speechless.

He's not gay! Daddy Yankee’s rep dismisses rumors

The rumor tank surrounding Daddy Yankee’s sexual orientation is full.

How much is Hogwarts worth? $204M, says real estate expert

Buyers wanting a real-life Hogwarts would have to pay $482 per square ft.

Snoop and Miley team up for song

The artist formerly known as Snoop Dogg teamed up with the unlikeliest of singers.

'Oh Jesus, they're dead!': Hear 911 call in MTV star's death

Shain Gandee was found his lifeless body near his West Virginia home Monday morning.

NBC tosses $15M to make Jay Leno go away

NBC does the inevitable and ditches Leno out for Fallon on "Tonight Show."

Review: 'Evil Dead' is as gross as expected

Projectile vomiting is just some of what you'll get in the highly-anticipated reboot.

David Letterman flicks jab at Jay Leno, NBC

It looks like the "Late Show" funnyman got the last laugh.

Did Suri go crazy with the scissors? Cruise's uneven bangs cause stir

Suri Cruise is the latest Hollywood starlet to rock blunt bangs.

Kendra Wilkinson walks off 'Splash' over fear of heights

Wilkinson, 27, was eliminated from the competition after refusing to dive from the 23-foot platform.

Camar-WHOA! Chevy unveils hot update to classic car

The dream car of every 1970s teenage boy is making a comeback.

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.

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

It comes as no surprise that Beyoncé considers herself a pioneer among women.

Biebs illegally tattoos ink artist

The Canadian pop star swapped his microphone for an inking needle.

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.

Lupica: FIRE THEM ALL! Rutgers president should also take the fall

Mike Rice shouldn't be the only one axed.

SMILE! Hollywood celebs get hilarious toothless makeovers

What would happen if Hollywood's most beautiful were missing their teeth?

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.

WATCH: Vintage celebrity audition tapes

A stash of tapes shows Brad Pitt and other A-listers auditioning.

Victor Cruz could join Cano on Jay-Z's roster

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.

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

The “Real Housewives of New York” have only confirmed three cast members for the new season.

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

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

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Gotchya! Embarrassing celebrity photos

Gotchya! Sure, we're used to seeing the stars ooze glamour on the red carpet, but it turns out these celebrities aren't so perfect after all. They might put on a good face for photographers, but even the world's most beautiful people are bound to have an "oops" moment eventually -- and when that happens you can bet the paparazzi is nearby to capture it. From bad hair days to weird blemishes to stars stuffing their faces, check out Hollywood's hottest at their worst.

'Game of Thrones' stars in & out of costume

"Game of Thrones" returns with Daenerys and the rest of the more than a thousand named characters in the saga based on George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" books all jockeying for the right to sit on the Iron Throne. Here's an inside look at the fantasy series' third season ...

Jennifer Lawrence gets a retro new look

Lawrence nearly spilled out of her dress while exiting a car, but her hair didn't seem to budge ...

PDA alert! Stars go public with their affection

Whether it's a cry for attention or they're just crazy in love, take a peek at Hollywood couples spotted getting hot 'n heavy in public.

Game on! Hottest WAGs in the MLB

These MLB players don't just score on the field -- they're hitting homeruns when it comes to finding love as well.

Most explosive sports coaches EVER

Mike Rice is just the latest in a long history of coaches who've been fired for explosive, erratic and downright abusive behavior while at the helm of sports teams. Rice joins a colorful list alongside Royals manager Hal McRae, the Oilers' Buddy Ryan and even Indy's Bobby Knight.

One World Observatory revealed

The top of the world is back! Port Authority officials unveiled on April 2, 2013 the stunning view from the top of One World Trade Center, a 360-degree eagle's eye panorama that will instantly become one of the city's premiere tourist attractions when it is completed in 2015. The deck showcases one of the greatest views of New York City - and one that hasn't been seen since 9/11.

SMILE! What celebs would look like without teeth

The stars love to show off their million dollar smiles, but what would happen if Hollywood's most beautiful people were missing their perfect rows of pearly whites?

Rare celebrity pinups and movie stills up for auction

An upcoming Guernsey's auction taking place in New York City is featuring a series of rare pinups and vintage movie stills, courtesy of the late photographer Irving Klaw.

'The Living Wall': Abandoned buildings come to life

Old, run-down buildings get new life thanks to one Russian artist, who has made a name for himself transforming ordinary spaces into eerily realistic faces ...

Barbara Walters to retire: A look back at her career

Barbara Walters is hanging up her microphone. Take a look back at the ABC newswoman's illustrious career ...

Peeps Diorama Contest: Amazing scenes made out of Easter treats

You may be used to seeing Peeps in an Easter basket, but there's a lot more to the little sweet treats than meets the eye! Check out these amazing diorama contest entries.

Inside the Peeps factory: How the iconic Easter candy is made

Check out some behind-the-scenes shots of how the holiday candy favorites are made inside the Peeps factory ...

Skin rules at international tattoo convention in Germany

Take a look inside the convention where models and artists wore skimpy outfits to show off their massive amount of ink ..

Hottest stars in the sci-fi universe

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

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Ex-Rutgers athlete urges sports to dump gay slurs

Every sports fan, gay or straight, has been a victim of homophobia. That's because it has probably robbed us all of some terrific sports performances.

U.S. coach says he's monitoring Donovan's Galaxy

There may be a youth movement happening on the back line of the U.S. national soccer team, but Jurgen Klinsmann is not abandoning mainstays Landon Donovan and Tim Howard at midfield and goal.

Michigan's Burke wins AP player of the year honors

Trey Burke, the sophomore point guard who led Michigan to the Final Four, has been selected The Associated Press’ college basketball player of the year. Burke joins Cazzie Russell in 1966 as the only Michigan players to win the award.

Lance finds himself unwelcome at local swim meet

Confessed doper Lance Armstrong has reportedly withdrawn from a local swim meet in Texas after learning that competing would violate his lifetime ban from international sports.

CBS' Kellogg talks Rice's firing, Ware injury and Final Four

There’s a longstanding double-standard in sports; if you win enough, your sins will be forgiven — or at least overlooked. The most glaring example was in Bloomington, Ind., where over three decades a trio of national championships gave Bobby Knight the sort of equity that Mike Rice wasn’t afforded at Rutgers.

Golf legend blasts former teen sensation Wie: Talent 'not there'

At one time, everyone thought Hall of Fame Annika Sorenstam would one day give up her throne to teen sensation Michelle Wie. Now the retired Swede doubts Wie will ever reach those heights.

Food for a champ: Pizza Hut to give away free pies if Wichita State wins NCAA tourney

Pizza Hut is offering free pies for WSU's entire student body if the Shockers go all the way at the Big Dance. The restaurant made the announcement as Carl Hall and company plan for Sunday's Final Four game vs. Louisville

Baseball Insider: Harvey forming a real Big Apple connection

It was a light crowd at Citi Field Wednesday night -- the first-pitch temp was a windy 44, after all -- but those who huddled here saw the best show in New York, better than anything on or off-Broadway, better than banjos on the Bedford Ave. subway platform, and certainly better than the horror movie screening at Yankee Stadium.

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