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EXCLUSIVE: Sandy Hook massacre was an 'ACT OF REVENGE'! Friend of Adam Lanza's murdered mother says shooter was relentlessly bullied and 'felt betrayed' by the school

Newtown killer Adam Lanza may have launched his murder spree at Sandy Hook Elementary School as an 'act of revenge,' the Daily News has learned. A close friend of Lanza’s mother told The News that the troubled boy was a target of relentless bullying when he attended the Connecticut school years ago. read full story »

EXCLUSIVE: 'Our patience is wearing thin': Gabby Giffords says pols must pass tougher gun control laws NOW

We're all used to hearing people say that patience is a virtue. I think about patience every day as I continue to regain my speech and the mobility I lost after I was shot in the head two years ago, while meeting with my constituents in the parking lot of grocery store in my district.

Pastor Rick Warren’s son commits suicide: church

The Southern California church headed by popular evangelical Pastor Rick Warren said his 27-year-old son committed suicide on Saturday.

Man pulls machete during wild brawl over paying bar tab, then bleeds to death after falling on a broken bottle

Machete owner Miguel Jiminez died after he cut his arm on a broken bottle after a fight broke with a pal over paying their bill at La Cabana Rodriguez restaurant on Flatbush Ave. near Beverley Rd., sources said.

CHECK, PLEASE: NYC eatery recommends hepatitis shots for 450 customers

Newlyweds from Brazil on their honeymoon walked into a West Village restaurant for a dreamy dinner — and ended up with a bad taste in their mouths.

Busting New York politicians is like busting the mob, but for less cash

Exposing New York’s plethora of crooked politicians is a bit like taking on the Gambino crime family — except the elected bad guys operate a lot more openly.

Jessica Alba sizzles again in St. Barts

TAKE IT OUTSIDE: Sex education banned in NYC's Catholic Church-owned school buildings

Thou shalt not teach public school students sex education — or give them lessons on HIV and AIDS — in classrooms owned by the Catholic Church.

Raissman: Don't buy Mike 'Sports Pope' Francesa's retirement talk

Blessing them with his mere presence, Mike (Sports Pope) Francesa, gazed down at the unwashed masses and misled them. Some (that would be me) would even call it lying.

Illinois woman sentenced to 50 years for leaving newborn to freeze to death on rural road

A northern Illinois woman who admitted leaving a newborn daughter to freeze to death along a rural roadway in 2004 was sentenced Friday to 50 years in prison.

Lupica: Ball is in Chris Christie's court regarding Rutgers

ATLANTA — Suddenly this is not just a story about college basketball at Rutgers, a coach like Mike Rice abusing players the way he did both physically and verbally.

Hamill: Long Island College Hospital is on its last leg

Long Island College Hospital is in critical condition. Although LICH is still open by court order, its dedicated staffers are lower on supplies than a MASH unit.

'I lost two of my best friends': Parents of kids allegedly murdered by nanny make first public

The parents of two savagely murdered kids — allegedly killed by the family’s nanny — bared their heartbreak Saturday in their first public appearance since the horrific crime.

Town's police chief resigns for 'telling college co-ed to exchange nude pics for dropped charges'

The police chief in New London, N.H., has resigned after authorities say he told a woman he'd drop charges against her if she allowed him to photograph her nude.

Militant attacks kill six Americans & local doctor in Afghanistan

Three U.S. service members, two U.S. civilians and the doctor were killed when a suicide bomber detonated a car full of explosives. Another American civilian was killed in a separate attack.

Another crisis at Fukushima: Authorities fear radioactive water is leaking from Japan nuke plant

The operator of Japan's crippled nuclear plant said Saturday that it was moving tons of highly radioactive water from a temporary storage tank to another after detecting signs of leakage.

Senate Democrats plot new course on gun control laws

WASHINGTON — It’s almost high noon in the Senate on guns.

Brooklyn man fatally stabs girlfriend, slices his own throat

A man fatally stabbed his girlfriend before using the blade to slice his own throat in a failed murder-suicide bid outside their Brooklyn home Saturday, sources said.

Ex-Knicks star's shocking race claim: Jeremy Lin says he didn't get college scholarships and was snubbed by the NBA draft because he's Asian

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.

Royal mystery: Queen Elizabeth's racing horse manager to be questioned in man' s suicide

The Queen of England's racing horse manager will be questioned by police following the suicide of a man that may have been sparked over a spoof Twitter account.

SEE IT: Arlington's million-dollar bus stop: WHY is it so expensive?

At the corner of Columbia Pike and Walter Reed Dr. in Arlington, Va., sits a stainless steel bus stop with a million dollar price tag.

'42' star Chadwick Boseman dug deep to find source of Jackie Robinson's strength

He’s been vilified with vicious racial slurs by the opposing manager — and then he meekly grounds out. In frustration, Jackie Robinson disappears into the tunnel from the dugout to the locker room — where, out of sight of his teammates and the crowd, he pounds his bat against the walls, shattering it while howling in frustration, before breaking down in tears.

See how Ebbets Field is brought back to life 53 years later

It’s been 53 years since Ebbets Field was demolished, though its memory lingers in Flatbush and beyond. But the beloved home of the Brooklyn Dodgers comes back to vivid life in “42.”

Shock study finds an average of 12 high school & college football players die on the field each year

A new study finds heart conditions, heat and other non-traumatic causes of death are twice as common as injury-related ones.

FBI probing whether ex-Rutgers coach who claimed he was fired for blowing whistle on Mike Rice tried to EXTORT school

Eric Murdock had asked for a $1M settlement for what he believed was wrongful termination, after he had expressed to Rutgers officials his concerns about head men's basketball coach Mike Rice.

Nelson Mandela returns home after being hospitalized with a bout of pneumonia

Former President Nelson Mandela was discharged from a hospital on Saturday after an improvement in his health following treatment for pneumonia, the South African presidency said.

Angels' Josh Hamilton says Texas fans hurled abuse at his family

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton says his wife had to call for security before his first game against the Texas Rangers because fans of his former team were shouting obscenities.

Halle Berry shows off her baby bump

Legislator threatened after declaring she has 'no regrets over abortion at 16'

A Nevada Assemblywoman canceled her scheduled appearance on a statewide news program after receiving threats the same week she opened up about an abortion she had at 16 that she says she does not regret.

FBI grills former CIA director David Petraeus over whether he provided classified information to mistress

The FBI interviewed former CIA director David Petraeus at his home Friday, USA Today reported.

Coming to a pharmacy near you: Judge orders morning-after pill to be made available over-the-counter for all ages

Judge Edward Korman on Friday reversed the FDA's 2011 decision limiting the over-the-counter availability of the emergency contraceptive known as Plan B to women 17 and older.

Video shows murder suspect fatally shoot cop in police interrogation room then kill himself — but how did he get a gun?

Authorities have a video from a police interrogation room that shows a murder suspect shooting a detective to death before killing himself with the officer’s gun.

Indiana man gets prison for 'sextortion' of 16-year-old girl

An Indiana man blackmailed a 16-year-old New York girl into performing sex acts for him during a video chat by telling her another man had hacked into her iPad and taken video of her dressing in her room, federal court records say.

Once-wealthy retired Italian couple, now destitute, commits suicide

A once wealthy retired Italian couple committed suicide after the country's deep economic woes turned psychological.

Dutch man attacks English woman, sexually assaulting her and stabbing her to death aboard houseboat in Kashmir: police

Police in India have arrested a Dutch man in connection to the stabbing death of an English woman early Saturday.

Thieves steal $2.75M worth of rhino horns in South Africa

Thieves have made off with 66 rhino horns worth some $2.75 million in one of the biggest horn heists South Africa has seen after breaking into the safe of a game farm owner.

Muslim women launch passionate online protest against feminist group's 'Topless Jihad Day' rally

The members of Muslim Women Against Femen are encouraging supporters to participate in Muslimah Pride Day to show that they do not agree with the Ukraine-based group’s actions, including Thursday’s Topless Jihad Day.

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.

'I'm not the same person': Gambino crime associate says he's a new man after therapy

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.

HOW APP-ETIZING: New app matches 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.

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.

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.

Sports

Lupica: Rutgers fails to send message in handling of Mike Rice scandal

The true gaudy, almost big-screen backdrop of the scandal at Rutgers is the event that played out on Saturday at the Georgia Dome, the start of a Super Bowl weekend here for college basketball, one that tries so very hard to be about the “student-athletes” we hear about once the last four teams playing get here but has become a celebration of size and money and excess.

Ass't coaches dilemma? Do the right thing or keep boss happy

As the wreckage over Piscataway keeps spreading like a fire on the prairie, and video viewers by the millions continue to wonder how those deeply disturbing images came to pass, a well-known Division I coach is on the phone, talking about the impossible spot that assistant coaches and all potential whistle-blowers can find themselves in.

Weiss: Boeheim leaves dance in foul mood

Syracuse frustrated the first four teams it played in the NCAA Tournament, limiting Montana, Cal, Indiana and Marquette to their lowest shooting percentages of the season on the road to the NCAA Final Four with a sticky 2-3 zone.

Lawrence: Injuries pave way for Thunder to rule the West again

Three of the Thunder’s top competitors in the West have suddenly encountered major problems. As far as the Spurs, Clippers and Nuggets are concerned, you have to ask: How much success will these teams have starting in a couple of weeks? n Tony Parker, the Spurs’ MVP candidate for most of the season, has come down with a new leg injury, leaving Gregg Popovich “very concerned.”

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Man killed by subway, is second in just two days to be run over by train trying to pick something up off tracks

The victim, John Williams, 58, was trying to retrieve something he dropped on the tracks when he was hit by a downtown train at about 6:45 a.m.

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."

Is North Korea all talk? Kim Jong Un brandishes gun for the cameras as experts wonder whether the dictator could actually nuke his neighbors

North Korea is probably years away from perfecting the technology to back up its bold threats of a pre-emptive strike on America. But some nuclear experts say it might have the know-how to fire a nuclear-tipped missile at South Korea and Japan.

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.

Did Victoria Beckham get breast reduction surgery AGAIN?

REVEALED: See the tallest building to go up 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.

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.

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Long Island fire chief used department vehicle to cheat on his wife: officials

A Long Island fire chief was asked to resign after village officials found out he had been using his department vehicle to carry on an extramarital affair.

Restaurant-goers at ritzy NYC eatery to be tested for Hep A after chef is diagnosed with the disease

A West Village bistro’s dark chocolate liquid truffles may have had a little extra kick in them — a shot of Hepatitis A, city officials said Friday.

Georgia man sics pit bulls on neighbor's pet pig, then stabs animal 23 times in front of kids: cops

A Georgia man unleashed his two pit bulls on a neighbor's pet pig that got loose in a mobile home park, then stabbed the animal 23 times in front of children and other onlookers, authorities said.

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.

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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

April's fools! Most embarrassing celeb photos EVER

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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.

Giant game of 'Pong' will be played on Philly skyscraper

Philadelphia is getting ready for a supersized game of “Pong” — on the side of a skyscraper.

Obama apologizes to California Attorney General Kamala Harris after ‘best-looking’ comment creates a stir

President Obama called California Attorney General Kamala Harris Thursday night to apologize for commenting favorably on her looks, a White House spokesman said.

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.

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.

ASTEROID RODEO: Pol touts NASA's plan for a robotic 'lasso' to drag a space rock back to Earth for study

WASHINGTON - NASA has an idea straight out of “Star Trek” — and President Obama is proposing to spend an initial $100 million to make it happen.

Editors' Picks

Is she an E-Lister now? Bravo axes Kathy Griffin's talk show

The D-list is probably looking pretty good to Kathy Griffin right about now.

Confidenti@l: Lauper doesn't take her play light-ly

Cyndi Lauper is a jill of all trades. Not only did she write the music and lyrics for “Kinky Boots” on Broadway, she set up her own lighting on the red carpet at the play’s opening night Thursday, then took over as usher once inside.

So, how did they get into Cuba? 'Concern' over Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s jaunt

A pair of U.S. lawmakers are questioning how Jay-Z and Beyoncé were allowed to travel to Cuba last week to mark their wedding anniversary. Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Mario Diaz-Balart, both Republicans from Florida, wrote a letter to the director of the U.S.

Kim K. showered with pink gifts: Is it a girl?

Think pink for July? Kim Kardashian was spotted out and about Friday with sister Kourtney while earlier that morning an elaborate basket decked in pink wrapping paper and bows was delivered to the reality starlet's home — hinting that her unborn child is a baby girl.

PHOTOS: See cherry blossoms bloom around the world

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

REVIEW: Alicia Keys falls flat at Barclays

As a composer, Keys can barely be beat. But as a performer, she continues to lose points by delivering her songs with more poise than guts.

PHOTOS: Key moments from this week in politics

Relive the highlights with our favorite photos of the past seven days. In this week's edition, President Obama plays consoler-in-chief, Connecticut celebrates a bittersweet victory and two New York pols are busted.

Drew Barrymore: Women CAN’T have it all

Drew Barrymore reveals she is OK with not having it all. The successful actress, wife and mother claimed she had to give up "so much" after giving birth.

Seattle newspaper releases never-before-seen photos of Kurt Cobain suicide site

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.

Gwyneth: Pregnant Kim K 'looks absolutely beautiful'

The moms of Hollywood are joining forces in support of Kim.

More men go under the knife for 'enhancement' surgery

Attention, David Beckham: Some guys have a bone to pick with you.

PHOTOS: Outrageous British race day fashions

The Grand National steeplechase at Aintree dates all the way back to 1836. Though the style of horseracing hasn’t changed over the decades, the fashion seen in the stands certainly has. Women in colorful outfits painted the stands as the horses hurdled obstacles, ditches and fences for the 2013 season opening of Aintree.

Halle is 46 — and Berry pregnant!

The 46-year-old actress and fiancé Olivier Martinez, 47, are expecting their first child together.

PHOTOS: 'Tony Detroit' chronicles city's desolation with stunning Instagram images

Tony "Detroit" Majka has been chronicling Detroit’s blight epidemic on Instagram.

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

Community service mandate stemmed from his assault on Rihanna.

Rare Honus Wagner card goes for $2.1M at auction

The new owner of the 'Jumbo Wagner' paid the highest price ever for a trading card sold at a public sale.

WATCH: Gerard Butler does Harlem Shake with troops

The actor may be a little late to join the phenomenon, but it didn’t stop him having fun.

NJ 'Housewives’ stars charged with assault for bloody brawl

A man says members of the castattacked him as cameras rolled.

Kate continues to display royal style while pregnant...

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

...Perhaps the Kardashians could learn a thing or two

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

PHOTOS: Cherry blossoms around the world

As the Cherry Trees begin to open up in America, take a look at gorgeous blossoming trees from D.C. to Tokyo.

The Masters: Tiger on top of the world again

Back-to-back wins at Doral and Bay Hill established him as the undisputed favorite to win this week.

PHOTOS: Orangutans rescued from bulldozed forest

The animals were starved and stranded after bulldozers ruined their homes.

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.

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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.

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.

Iraq Then & Now: Looking back at the war torn country 10 years later

In the ten years since the invasion of Iraq, lives have been lost and what was once Saddam Hussein's country has been changed forever. These photo montages show the difference between Iraq a decade ago when fighting first began and the way pivotal places in the war look today.

FIRST LOOK at 'Mad Men' season 6

Just like that new Cadillac Don Draper bought for himself, the promotion for the upcoming sixth season of AMC's "Mad Men" is shifting into high gear.

Late night out? Stars who look worse for the wear

Sure, the stars are super photogenic on the red carpet, but after the party is the after party ... and after that, well, let's just say Hollywood's hottest don't look so hot after a late night (or day) out.

Porn stars without makeup

Makeup artist Melissa Murphy is showing porn stars stripped down, but not the way you're used to. See the transformations of porn stars with and without their makeup.

Craziest St. Patrick's Day revelers from around the globe

In honor of the booze-filled, green-splashed event, check out the best St. Patty's Day revelers from around the globe ...

Kiss them, they're Irish! Sexiest Irish celebrities in Hollywood

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Hollywood's sexiest Irish stars - some of whom you'd never guess have Irish roots ...

Top child star meltdowns

It's not easy growing up in the spotlight, and no one knows that better than these child stars who have all, at one time or another, gone off the deep end...

Sports

The Masters: Tiger on top of the world again

Tiger Woods is again No. 1 in the world, a world he turned upside down on himself not so long ago. Back-to-back wins at Doral and Bay Hill shot him past Rory McIlroy and established him as the undisputed favorite to win this week’s Masters.

Hamilton says Texas fans hurled abuse at family

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton says his wife had to call for security before his first game against the Texas Rangers because fans of his former team were shouting obscenities and personal insults at his family.

Rare Honus Wagner card goes for $2.1M at auction

A rare T206 Honus Wagner baseball card sold for a record $2.1 million at an auction that ended on Saturday, while the 2009 World Series ring Alex Rodriguez gave to cousin Yuri Sucart fetched more than $50,000.

Raissman: Don't buy Francesa's retirement talk

Blessing them with his mere presence, Mike (Sports Pope) Francesa, gazed down at the unwashed masses and misled them. Some (that would be me) would even call it lying.

Red Sox' Lackey leaves with apparent arm injury

Boston Red Sox pitcher John Lackey, making his first major league start since elbow surgery, has left a game against the Toronto Blue Jays after grabbing at his arm in pain.

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.