MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

EXCLUSIVE: She had to keep up with the Kardashians, literally! Nanny blows the lid off life with America's tackiest family

When she was just 19, Pam Behan was hired as a nanny for the Kardashian clan, giving her a five-year crash course in their bizarre, drama-filled, blinged-out world. read full story »

Unsafe labor conditions took 16 lives as workers battling Hurricane Sandy fell from roofs, were struck by trees and drowned in floods

Sixteen workers in New York and New Jersey died in the perilous conditions during and after Hurricane Sandy, federal officials revealed Tuesday.

Pro-gun billboards in Colorado outrage Native Americans

Local residents have expressed both outrage and support in regards to the pair of billboards in Greeley, Colo., which show three Native Americans and the words: "Turn in your arms.

Plan B pill OK'd for 15-yr.-olds — will be avaliable over-the-counter

The Obama administration is making the morning-after pill an over-the- counter drug — and lowering the minimum age for buying the emergency contraceptive from 17 to 15, it announced Tuesday. Cashiers will be responsible for age checks.

Not again! Another college basketball coach accused of extreme abuse - hurled homophobic slurs and caused student to soil underwear: report

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay coach Brian Wardle stands accused of abuse by two former players — walk-on Ryan Bross and Brennan Cougill. Bross told the Green Bay Press Gazette that Wardle called him homophobic slurs and encouraged him to violate his religious beliefs by having sex with a girl in order to improve his play.

They called her what? Amanda Knox tells Diane Sawyer shocking name hurled at her in court

Amanda Knox is pouring out secrets in a series of “exclusive” interviews designed to coincide with Tuesday’s release of her explicit memoir “Waiting to be Heard.”

Man gets 25 years for raping, stabbing mother of his child

A twisted Queens man was sentenced to 25 years in prison Tuesday for raping and stabbing the mother of his son, who had an order of protection against him. Daniel Paguay, 22, first attacked his ex in April of 2011, when she was 17.

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Yahoo! indeed - Marissa Mayer doubles maternity, paternity leave for employees

Two months after drawing the ire of employees for Yahoo!’s decision to ban working from home, the company announced Tuesday that it was doubling the amount of maternity and paternity leave it would offer its workers.

Cops charge man with raping Columbia student he met online after spiking her drink with liquid ecstasy at NYC hotel

Sean Ahearn of Oakdale, L.I., met the 26-year-old woman online and then got together in person at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Battery Park City about 8 p.m. on April 7, the sources said.

Former ricin suspect can't go home: Attorney says FBI destroyed house in search making it unlivable

Attorneys for a Mississippi man who was briefly charged with sending ricin-laced letters to the president and others are encouraged after speaking with the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s office.

CBS fires blogger for 'pudginess' crack mocking Oklahoma City Thunder cheerleader's body

The article, written under the supposed pen name Claire Crawford, asked readers if Kelsay Williams is “too chunky” to cheer for the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team.

Jets GM: We didn't trade Tim Tebow because no other team wanted him

Sources told the News that Tebow's departure was inevitable regardless of whether or not the Jets drafted Geno Smith. Smith, meanwhile, is still expected to be under the microscope.

Ex-U.S. Reps. hold faux UFO hearing after price is right

The former lawmakers, including former Sen. Mike Gravel (D-Alaska), listened with “open” minds and full pockets for several hours Tuesday at a simulated congressional hearing taking testimony that extraterrestrials “are here.”

Katherine Jackson leaves courtroom before jury is shown photo of pop star's corpse

Emotions ran high in the wrongful death trial against concert promoter AEG Live — and the drama peaked when the 82-year-old Jackson matriarch stood and walked out of court.

Gwyneth Paltrow gives raunchy sex advice on Chelsea Handler

Gwyneth Paltrow apparently has some spicy advice for friends going through relationship troubles. The "Iron Man 3" star, 40, stopped by "Chelsea Lately" on Monday to talk about her title as People's "Most Beautiful Woman in the World" 2013.

Lame duck in chief? Obama bats back criticism that he's lost his political juice since reelection

President Obama said he's still got the political juice, scoffing Tuesday at the notion that's he's increasingly irrelevant or politically weak.

Indian girl, just 5, raped by two men on a farm, dies from brain injuries from their attempts to smother her

A 5-year-old girl has died after being raped in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, an official said Tuesday, in the latest in a series of brutal attacks that have sparked outrage in the country.

The truth about Sandy stinks! 11 billion gallons of sewage — enough to cover Central Park with fecal filth 41 feet high — hit East Coast

Hurricane Sandy turned most of the shoreline into a filth-filled toilet for days, according to a report set to be released Tuesday.

Obama vows full national security review in wake of Boston bombings

President Obama ordered a full review Tuesday of how the government handled intelligence leading up to the Boston Marathon bombings.

Romney’s advice to college grads: marry young, have kids

Mitt Romney shared his secrets for “abundant living” with the 2013 graduates of Southern Virginia University this weekend, and at the top of his list was marrying young and having “a quiver full of kids.”

Ricin found in studio used by poison letter suspect: prosecutors

Ricin was found in the former martial arts studio of the man suspected of sending poison letters to President Barack Obama and other public officials, and was also discovered on a dust mask and other items he threw in the trash, federal prosecutors said in a court document made public Tuesday.

Man attacked by power saws meets MTA worker who saved his life

A subway rider attacked by a power saw-wielding lunatic might have been killed if not for a quick-thinking transit worker, court testimony revealed Tuesday. MTA construction worker Carlos Roman scared off Tareyton Williams by pretending police were closing in. "Police!

93-year-old accused of raping 4 sisters carried into court by inmates

Karl Joseph Kraus, 93, was lifted off a prison bus and placed into a wheelchair before appearing in the dock in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

FBI questions link between Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and CEO donor who gave him thousands

The FBI has begun looking at the relationship between Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and the chief executive of a nutritional supplements manufacturer that is the subject of an investigation: report.

Surviving Boston bomber gets seasoned lawyers skilled at defending terror suspects

One lawyer won acquittal for a Saudi man charged with carrying three firecracker-like devices on a plane, arguing he was a victim of hysteria over airport security after the Sept. 11 attacks.

What would Jesus do? Drunk ex-con kicked out of church after expletive-laced rant ends up bloody and barely alive in hospital

A intoxicated man filled with the unholy spirit slammed his head on the ground after he was booted from a Harlem church, leaving him near death in an intensive care unit, police said.

'I didn't want to relive this': Chainsaw-attack victim trembles in court as he recounts nightmare

Michael Steinberg, who suffered a punctured lung during the 2006 assault in a Manhattan station, wiped tears from his face with trembling hands as his civil lawsuit finally went to trial.

Jilted woman in jealous rage runs over ex-boyfriend's new lover with car: police

A crazed Chicago woman ran over her ex-boyfriend's new lover in her car, cops claim. Jealousy allegedly got the better of Alexius Keys, 20, who is accused of dragging the woman under her vehicle for several yards.

Mom shot dead in doorway from stray bullet, but newborn son in her arms miraculously survives

heri Williams, 24, was hit in the chest by the projectile intended for someone else as she waited outside her Birmingham home.

Bloomberg slams stop-and-frisk opposition after Bronx teen's death

Invoking the senseless murder last week of a promising Bronx teen, Bloomberg accused mayoral hopefuls of putting concerns about police stop-and-frisk tactics ahead of children’s lives.

Disabled teacher files appeal after he's fired for urinating in class and having student empty container in bathroom

Citing practical necessity, Ron Tuitt, 56, of Patterson’s School 13 would ask his second-graders to close their eyes as he urinated into a container.

WATCH: Woman finds frog in her can of green beans

Gloria Chubb of St. Joseph County, Ind., said finding the repulsive reptile in a store-brand can left her feeling ill for two days.

Angry pilot detains airplane passenger for 'improper toilet flush'

Salvatore Bevivino, 52, was greeted by uniformed officers after his Virgin America flight from Philadelphia to his hometown of San Francisco.

Couple sues for 'retarded' images of son stricken with Down syndrome

A Tennessee couple says they were sickened to find a picture of their son with Down syndrome used in a ridiculing way online — and now they’re suing for emotional distress and other damages.

Angelina Jolie was a stunner long before she was star

Bloomberg slams stop-and-frisk opposition after Bronx teen's death

Invoking the senseless murder last week of a promising Bronx teen, Bloomberg accused mayoral hopefuls of putting concerns about police stop-and-frisk tactics ahead of children’s lives.

Workshops to prepare New Yorkers for immigration reform, steer them clear of scammers

Advocates and local politicians are preparing New Yorkers for immigration reform — and trying to help them avoid fraudsters who may try to take advantage of confusion over the legislation. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS ADVOCATES AND local politicians are preparing New Yorkers for immigration reform — and trying to help them avoid fraudsters who may try to take advantage of confusion over the legislation.

Rotten lawsuit: Rolex sues deli for using same name claiming it may confuse customers

The Rolex Deli has been hit with a new lawsuit because its new name — “Roll-x Deli” — doesn’t cut the mustard with the luxury watchmaker.

'It's the first time that I cried in the Oval Office': Obama adviser reveals President's somber email day of Newtown massacre

When President Obama teared up while speaking to the nation on the day of the Newtown school shooting, it wasn’t the first time, longtime adviser David Axelrod revealed.

Biden’s friendly offer to Sen. Graham: ‘I will rip your skin off for you’

Vice President Joe Biden has reached across the aisle to offer some unorthodox campaign help to Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham: “I will rip your skin off for you.”

Woman found guilty of cutting off ex-husband’s penis, throwing it in garbage disposal

A woman was convicted Monday of drugging her estranged husband, cutting off his penis and tossing it in the garbage disposal. Jurors found Catherine Kieu guilty of torture and aggravated mayhem for the July 11, 2011, attack. Sentencing was scheduled for June 28.

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'Misha, the red-bearded radical Muslim' accused of brainwashing Boston terrorist breaks his silence

He insists he wielded no great influence over Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who along with his younger brother, Dzhokhar, are suspected of plotting the deadly April 15 Boston Marathon bombing.

'We’ll have to put locks on the fridge and cupboards': Rare disorder means 5-year-old girl can't stop eating - she's always hungry!

When it comes to eating, 5-year-old Ava Carvey has no limit. She suffers from a rare genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome that causes her to be constantly hungry — no matter how much food she’s consumed.

EXCLUSIVE: Growing trend raising alarms for ethics watchdogs

At least two dozen political consulting firms are also registered lobbyists with the state, according to an analysis done for the Daily News by the New York Public Interest Research Group.

Zimbabwe soldier's shock claim: I was kidnapped by gang of four women, raped, then stoned

A soldier was kidnapped and repeatedly raped by a gang of women for four days before being dumped on a remote mountain range and stoned, police said.

How the Boston bombers' mom transformed from a beautician with rock star hair to a devout Muslim spouting 9/11 conspiracy theories

The angry and grieving mother of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects insists that her sons are innocent and that she’s no terrorist.

EXCLUSIVE: Hot-headed NYPD sergeant allegedly chokes fellow officer in midtown stationhouse

An NYPD sergeant who cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars for roughing up an ex-Playboy Playmate is facing a new lawsuit for violently choking a fellow officer in a midtown station house, the Daily News has learned.

Is fasting good for you? Study says intermittent periods of drastic calorie restriction may curb diabetes, heart disease

The latest diet craze that has taken Britain by storm in recent months has received a boost from a newly released study which found that intermittent fasting can help those with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

McConnell responds to Obama jab by drinking with an empty chair

Sen. Mitch McConnell wants the world to know he’s a fun guy to invite out for a beer. President Obama brought the house down at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this weekend with a joke suggesting the Senate Minority Leader wouldn’t be a fun drinking buddy.

Boston terror attacks probe takes new turn: FBI raids home of boxer's widow and investigators find female DNA on shards from explosive as decorated CIA veteran poses 'master bomber' theory

Katherine Russell, who has said she was shocked by her husband’s suspected involvement in the Boston Marathon bombings, was seen leaving her parents’ North Kingstown, R.I., house, but she didn’t talk to reporters.

Teen girl forced by adoptive mother to impregnate herself with donor sperm purchased online

A teen girl underwent a living hell when her adoptive mother forced her to become pregnant through artificial insemination in order to provide the mother with a fourth child, British court documents reveal.

Online poker is back: First legal gambling website launches in Nevada

Poker devotees will soon be able to skip the smoky casino and legally gamble their dollars away on the couch — at least in the state of Nevada.

Don't mess with him! Watch as victim grabs shotgun from armed robber in New Orleans

Before daybreak the streets of The Marigny in New Orleans were empty — except for a man checking his cellphone and someone lurking behind him with a shotgun.

Pink's shock claim: 'I'm a reformed slut'

New York man charged with tossing girlfriend's dachshund pup out 6th floor window

A Bronx man callously killed his girlfriend's 6-month-old dachshund by tossing it out a sixth-story window Monday afternoon, later saying he didn't "give a f--k about the dog," prosecutors said.

'He was sure to win, but destiny has taken his life': Indian stuntman dies trying zipline across river using his ponytail

Officials say Sailendra Nath Roy, 49, was halfway across the Teesta River in West Bengal when he suffered a massive heart attack and died.

Cops release surveillance video of minivan linked to alleged abduction of Michigan mom

Police have released surveillance footage of a silver minivan that was linked to the alleged abduction of a Michigan mom.

Stick to the olive oil: Study shows the Mediterranean diet helps beat dementia

A Mediterranean-style diet packed with fish, chicken and olive oil and low on fatty dairy products and meat may lower the risk of memory problems later in life, a large U.S. study said on Monday.

Sports

Geno fires agents, felt he should've gone No. 1 in NFL draft

Four days after Geno Smith slid out of the first round of the draft, the former West Virginia quarterback fired his agents due to his displeasure over his draft position, according to sources.

Clippers get Zach attacked in 4th, Griz lead series 3-2

Zach Randolph scored 10 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Memphis Grizzlies capitalized on Blake Griffin’s ankle injury to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103-93 on Tuesday night, taking a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.

COMING OUT PARTY: Collins lauded as doing it write

Sports Illustrated and Jason Collins pulled off the seemingly impossible — they kept the lid on the NBA player’s coming-out story for more than a month, released it when they were ready and handled the topic with grace and sensitivity.

Baseball Insider: Is MLB ready for an openly gay player? Not so sure

In baseball, where reactionary attitudes are the dark underbelly of tradition, Collins’ historic disclosure raised a simple and troubling question: Is MLB ready for what just happened in the NBA? Baseball Twitter said all the right things Monday, and the individuals tweeting surely meant it.

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HEIGHT OF ANGER? Veteran climbers claim 100 Sherpas attacked and stoned them while 23,000 feet up side of Mount Everest in heated spat over loose ice

It was terror at 23,000 feet. A trio of veteran mountain climbers said they were attacked by a gang of angry Sherpas on Mount Everest during an expedition over the weekend.

JCPenney can continue to sell goods designed by Martha Stewart’s company, judge rules

JCPenney can continue to sell housewares designed by Martha Stewart's company pending the outcome of a legal battle with rival Macy's, an appeals court ruled Tuesday. Macy's had asked the appeals court to impose a preliminary injunction that would have halted Penney's from selling the kitchen, bedroom and bath goods while the two department store chains duke it out in court.

Houston dad chokes son before hanging him up on fence to 'teach him a lesson': cops

Marty Andrews is also accused of biting and body slamming his 10-year-old son before suspending him from the fence railing.

E.T. phone D.C.! UFOlogists invade Washington for hearing to discuss if US government has been covering up contact with extraterrestrial life

Aliens may not exist, but millions of Americans think they do. And after more than 40 years, they’re finally getting a congressional hearing.

High-stakes exams shouldn't count yet: National teachers union boss

National teachers union boss Randi Weingarten called for a moratorium on consequences from new high-stakes tests in a speech in Manhattan on Tuesday, but city education officials dismissed her as a shill for special interests.

Discovery of 9/11 wreckage near 'Ground Zero mosque' like a slap in the face for victims' families

Boeing confirmed that the that newly discovered plane wreckage was from one of the planes that brought down the Twin Towers. But which of the two planes remained a mystery.

EXCLUSIVE: Couple whose dog was gunned down by NYPD officer at park to sue the city and the cop

The grieving owner of a 2-year-old pit bull mortally wounded by a cop’s bullet on Staten Island this month is suing the city as well as the cop who opened fire on the beloved pet.

Paris Jackson and estranged mom reunite for lunch

Tony gets 'Kinky' with nominations

“Kinky Boots,” the homegrown feel-good musical by Queens girl Cyndi Lauper and Brooklyn boy Harvey Fierstein, danced away with 13 Tony nominations Tuesday, more than any other show.

New York high schooler believed to have suffered from Marfan Syndrome dies on class trip to Disney

Jeffrey Cintron, 17, was rushed to hospital Friday evening after complaining of a bad back — he was pronounced dead soon after at 10:45 p.m.

Rolls-Royce Wraith makes London debut at Harrods

Rolls-Royce rolls out its latest luxury sports coupe, the Wraith, at London's iconic Harrods department store until May 4.

Red Alert! Check Kim Kardashian's wild maternity style

Mother of nine accused of smothering newborn to death because she 'had too many kids'

Nina Koistinen, 36, is accused of covering 6-day-old daughter Maya's nose and mouth with her hand April 8 until she passed out in bed at their Phoenix home.

Five childhood friends — three who lost their legs — rally together after they are wounded in Boston bombing

Five childhood friends from the same Boston-area town are recovering together after they all were seriously injured in the terror attack at the Boston Marathon earlier this month, The Boston Globe reported.

FLYING AUTO! Tractor-trailer flips over on expressway and launches sedan halfway over guardrail

A white Nissan Infiniti was nearly launched over a guardrail along the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway on Monday after a tractor-trailer overturned and plowed into the vehicle.

'A--CLOWNS': Sour Sarah Palin blasts Correspondents' Dinner attendees for having fun at '#nerdprom'

Sarah Palin, never one to shy away from the use of unconventional words, has embraced a new one — “a--clowns.”

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Bull gores woman and then tramples the would-be hero who tried to save her from wild beast's rampage

Desiree Cicero suffered a dislocated shoulder, broken rib, a hole in her arm and scratches during the annual Cracker Day Festival at Volusia County Fairground in DeLand on Sunday.

Weird trick to improve memory: Clench your hands into fists, study says

A new study suggests that to boost your memory, simply clench your hands into fists. To help form memories, clench your right hand, and to recall the memory, clench your left hand, they said.

Queens school gives aspiring dancers with mental and physical disabilities opportunity to become beautiful ballerinas

Like many little girls, Veronica Siaba dreams of being a prima ballerina, but cerebral palsy means the 14-year-old can't stand on her own.

Virginia high school teacher arrested after allegedly sending nude pics, sexting 17-year-old student

A 27-year-old high school teacher in Virginia was busted for sexting a student after his parents found nude pics of her on his cellphone, police said.

'It was awesome!' 7-year-old boy with brain cancer has a month to remember: First, he scores a TD at a college football game, then, he meets Obama in the Oval Office

Jack Hoffman, who is battling brain cancer, became a football hero when he took the field at an April 6 Nebraska Cornhuskers spring scrimmage to score a 69-yard touchdown.

21 and older to smoke and drink? Bill proposed in N.Y. state Senate would raise cigarette-buying age

New York would become the first state to hike the age to buy cigarettes from 18 to 21 under proposed new legislation announced Sunday.

Man shaves body hair to avoid court-ordered follicle test

What a hair-brained scheme. A Long Island man’s plot to beat a court-ordered hair-follicle test nearly landed him 90 days in the slammer.

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

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

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REVEALED: Surveyor who found 9/11 'murder weapon' describes moment he made chilling discovery of plane piece in pile of trash and dead rats near 'Ground Zero mosque' site — EXCLUSIVE

He was merely surveying a building when he stumbled upon a chilling crime scene.

U.S. soldier MIA for 44 YEARS found living in Vietnamese jungle and can't remember English or his American family, veteran says

A U.S. veteran says he found a fellow soldier, who was reported killed in action, living in a remote Vietnamese village 44 years after his helicopter was gunned down over Laos during a clandestine mission.

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

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

That's bananas! Man loses his life savings playing 'rigged' carnival game, left with nothing but a gigantic stuffed banana

A New Hampshire man was so bonkers for a carnival prize that he tried desperately to win a game — and ended up spending his entire life savings in the fruitless pursuit.

Editors' Picks

Confidenti@l: Gov. Andrew Cuomo finds Fred Dicker bio degradable

After HarperCollins announced it had shelved a Gov. Cuomo biography written by the New York Post’s Fred Dicker in favor of a memoir by Cuomo himself, the chatter among Albany insiders is that Dicker shot himself in the foot with his recent treatment of Cuomo.

Madonna's daughter dyes her hair emerald green

Lourdes Leon goes green.The 16-year-old daughter of Madonna was spotted with a shocking new hue for her hair: emerald green.

WATCH: Willie Nelson auditions to play Gandalf in Conan spoof

Forget cake. Willie Nelson celebrated his 80th birthday this week by making an audition reel in a bid to star in the upcoming "Hobbit" sequel.

Round 2: Oscar De La Hoya's assault accuser hopes to get $5M case reinstated

A tiny blond bombshell who lost a bout with boxer Oscar De La Hoya last year got back into the ring Tuesday when she pressed her assault claim against the world champ. Angelica Marie Cecora’s lawyer, Tony Evans, urged a panel of appellate judges to overturn a lower court decision that said Cecora’s $5 million assault case was a “frivolous” attempt to harass Mexico’s Golden Boy.

'Teen Mom' star: $1M porn video payday will fund Masters degree

Farrah Abraham is cashing in on her sex tape after inking a nearly $1 million deal with Vivid Entertainment. Now, one day after news of the deal came out, the “Teen Mom” is looking towards the future and said she intends to use the money she earns from her skin flick to fund her dreams.

Sofia Vergara: 'No one can be a sex kitten every day'

The actress, who is known for her sultry look, says you can't be a sex symbol all the time.

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands gives up her throne

Willem-Alexander became the new Dutch king on April 30, 2013 after his mother, the former Queen Beatrix, abdicated the throne after a 33-year reign.

Bipolar Zeta-Jones checks into clinic

Catherine Zeta-Jones has returned to treatment for her bipolar disorder. Zeta-Jones, 43, has "proactively checked into a health care facility," her rep confirmed to People magazine.

Selena Gomez posts sexy shot from music video shoot

Selena Gomez shows of her wet and wild side on set of her new music video. Gomez exuded the "Come & Get It" ethos in this sultry shot that she posted of herself stripped down to promote her latest single.

Ireland Baldwin: I don't want to be known as a 'rude thoughtless little pig'

Baldwin is speaking out about the voicemail.

'Kinky Boots' leads Tony Award nominees with 13

The musical by Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein earned more nods that any other show.

Want to be a winner? Read the Daily News Kentucky Derby power rankings

The run for the roses takes place Saturday.

Kelly Rutherford: I’m on the ‘brink of bankruptcy’

The "Gossip Girl" actress says she is nearly broke because of a nasty custody battle with her ex.

REVIEW: 'Iron Man 3' is a FOUR-STAR blast

'Iron Man 3' is an atomic-powered Exhibit A of how to keep a superhero franchise from rusting out.

Confidenti@l: Hotelier Vikram Chatwal's free dinner is a hit

Chatwal comped the meal for the table of about 10 men he had brawled with.

Maria Shriver returning to NBC News as ‘special anchor’

Shriver will contribute to a series of 'special projects and prime-time reports.'

71-year-old Martha Stewart wants to 'go to bed with somebody'

Look out, bachelors: Martha Stewart is on the prowl.

Jason Collins comes out: Athletes and fans react

His announcement has started the conversation about gay athletes.

‘Girls’ creator Lena Dunham eyes $4.5M penthouse in Brooklyn

Brooklyn's best “Girl” looked at its best loft.

Jacko wrongful death trial opens with fireworks

Lawyer slams AEG Live as "ruthless" for hiring Conrad Murray.

CNN announces new morning show 'New Day'

The program will air 6-9 a.m. starting June 10 and will be called "New Day."

PHOTOS: Doutzen Kroes flaunts ABSolutely killer beach bod

Who doesn't want to see a supermodel in a teeny bikini?

Amanda Knox 'proud' of one night stands in steamy memoir

Knox details her sex life and drug use while living in Italy.

PHOTOS: A look inside Georgia school's first integrated prom

Black and white students held an integrated prom on Saturday.

FDA to keep a close eye on caffeinated foods

The FDA probe follows the launch of Wrigley's Alert Energy Gum.

Robert Downey Jr. plays real hero to NYC kids

Iron Man proved his mettle. Actor Robert Downey Jr. played the part.

PHOTOS: Kate looks peachy on 2nd wedding anniversary

The royal couple celebrate their regal love.

'Teen Mom' star scores nearly $1M for sex tape with porn star

Farrah Abraham has finally inked a deal with Vivid Entertainment.

Kendall Jenner, still just 17, snaps some very adult photos

Kim Kardashian's little sister is acting very grown up.

Bacon-inspired breakfast cocktails avaliable for your drinking pleasure

The new line, under spirit maker Pernod Ricard, also throws pancake and doughnut flavors into the mix.

Country star Jason Aldean files for divorce

It's official: Jason Aldean and his wife Jessica Ussery have split.

Rihanna gets raunchy on 'Diamonds' tour

Rihanna began her show at the Prudential Center Sunday on her knees.

SWIFT DEAL: Taylor drops $17M — in cash — for her fourth home

Swift even talked down the price, which was originally $20M.

Miley: Wearing engagement ring 'seems right' ... so, where is it?

Cyrus doesn't publicly comment on her relationship anymore.

PHOTOS: Exclusive photos of a young Chris Brown growing up

Chris Brown's father Clinton Brown shares exclusive photos of his son before he was famous.

PHOTOS: Happy Anniversary Prince William and Kate

The future King of England and the Duchess of Cambridge celebrate two years of marriage.

Pass the Scooby snacks: One Direction unveils ‘Scooby Doo’ van

One Direction has a new ride, and it's ripped straight out of a Hanna-Barbera panel.

New 'Fast & Furious 6' trailer shows action packed joyride

“Fast & Furious 6” is on full speed and sure to bring viewers on a thrill ride. The sixth installment of the franchise, directed by Justin Lin, offers high velocity and the twists and turns that have kept fans on the edge of their seats with the first five.

What worries? Matt Lauer hits high seas on his $1.4M luxury yacht

The “Today” show’s sinking ratings didn’t stop co-host Matt Lauer from taking a long float down Sag Harbor Bay in his shiny new boat.

Queen of England on the hunt for chef to cook French food

Do you know your coq au vin from your crepes?

Victoria Beckham: I get naked to design clothes

Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham has an interesting way to get the creative juices flowing.

PICTURED: Michael Jordan takes first dance with his model wife

Hoops legend Michael Jordan wed his model girlfriend Yvette Prieto in Florida on Saturday.

EXCLUSIVE: Jenna Bush takes 2-week-old baby Mila out for a sunny stroll in New York

George W. Bush' first grandchild gets her first trip to New York.

Scientists claim they are on the brink of 'promising' HIV breakthrough

Danish scientists claim they’re on the brink of a “promising” breakthrough to cure HIV. The announcement comes just days after the U.S. government said it is halting a large study on creating an AIDS vaccine because experimental shots failed to prevent HIV infection.

PHOTOS: The ups — and mostly downs — of the Tim Tebow era in New York

The Jets pulled the plug on their Tebow experiment after one year.

Arms race: Plastic surgery for flabby limbs skyrocket over decade

Upper-arm lifts, known as brachioplasty, involve trimming loose skin from a saggy underarm area — those dreaded "batwings" — and may also incorporate liposuction to remove excess fat.

Johnny Depp, Amber Heard get satisfaction at Stones concert

"The Rum Diary" costars rekindle their romance at show.

PHOTOS: Julianne Hough sizzles on the beach in a bikini

Hough shows why her body is one to watch as summer approaches.

Confidenti@l: Kathie Lee Gifford gushes while NBC hushes

Kathie Lee Gifford is on such a tear trying to protect her “Today Show” co-worker Matt Lauer that her gushing over her pal is now being censored by the network.

'Mad Men' Recap: MLK assassination casts shadow over Don Draper & co.

The outside world has increasingly shaped the story of “Mad Men” this season. Sunday night, the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King commandeered the whole bus.

'Game of Thrones' Recap: Robb Stark betrayed from within ranks

What better way to open Sunday night’s episode of “Game of Thrones” than a fight to the death between Beric Dondarrion (Richard Dormer) and The Hound (Rory McCann)?

Yo Adrian... We're going to Broadway! Sylvester Stallone to produce 'Rocky' on Great White Way

He may be known as as brawler with hands of stone, but Rocky Balboa is poised to dance and sing on the Great White Way.

Miss BumBum: Ronaldo cheated on his supermodel girlfriend with me

Andressa Urach says the soccer star is obsessed with her behind.

Jake Gyllenhaal is the sweaty center of attention at trendy NYC spinning class

The hottest ticket in town is an uncomfortable seat.

‘Jersey Shore’ star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro hospitalized with kidney stones

The meathead won't be fist-pumping for a while.

Fashion-savvy DJ Kiss has looks for all her gigs

“Play a song, dance. Play a song, dance,” DJ Kiss says of what she does for a living.

JAW-DROPPING! See the stars who aren't afraid to go commando on the red carpet

Check out other stars who aren't afraid to bare all on the red carpet ...

Clint Eastwood: 'It would be great to be 105 and still making films'

Eastwood may be 82 years old, but he dreams of making movies for many more years.

PATTYCAKE'S LASTING LEGACY: Meet the late Bronx Zoo gorilla's offspring

The 40-year-old primate gave birth to 10 children over the years.

Roadside mani-pedis big in Nigeria

In Nigeria's sprawling economic capital, the curb above a open sewer works just fine as a salon.

PHOTOS: White House Correspondents' Dinner's glitzy stars

Celebrities turned out for the 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Zach Braff surpasses his $2 million Kickstarter campaign goal

The actor raised nearly $2.1M for "Wish I Was Here."

'Iron Man 3' is global box office juggernaut

“Iron Man 3” opened up with a bang over the weekend with an overseas debut that raked in $195.3 million.

Elton John 'apologized profusely' to Madonna for causing feud

Can you feel the love between Elton John and Madonna? Sir John told Extra their decade-long feud is no longer. “We were in a restaurant in France in the summertime,” he explained. “She came in, and I sent over a note. She was very gracious. I apologized profusely because what I said should never have appeared in public.”

Ashton Kutcher shoves guard over gal pal at festival

A security guard got between Kutcher and a woman — and that’s apparently when the trouble began.

Sonja Morgan of ‘Real Housewives’ has 23-year-old boy toy

Sonja Morgan from the “Real Housewives of New York” is the ultimate cougar.

Michelle Rodriguez shows off beach bod

The 'Fast and Furious' actress, 34, showed off her toned figure relaxing on Miami's South Beach.

Shakira & Usher get along famously on 'The Voice'

They spin around in revolving chairs, but it’s their chemistry that has heads turning.

ESPN: The Magazine turns 15

In the magazine world, it’s the equivalent of notching 300 pitching wins or 3,000 hits.

COMIC-IN-CHIEF: Obama bangs out jokes at W.H. Correspondent's Dinner

President Obama made a sea of journalists squirm in their seats Saturday night.

Chris Brown's dad fears son's RiRi relationship will end in tragedy

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Brown's father tells the News he would prefer his son stay away from Rihanna.

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

"Two and a Half Men" is returning next season without star Angus T. Jones as a regular.

‘Glee’ star Cory Monteith ends drug-abuse rehab

Cory Monteith is looking good after checking out of rehab. The “Glee” star “voluntarily admitted himself to a treatment facility for substance addiction,” his rep told People in late March. Monteith, 30, and his supportive girlfriend Lea Michele, 29, were spotted at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, according to E! News.

Filmmaker explores grim world of Somali piracy

First-time director Cutter Hodierne is expanding his 17-minute film about Somali pirates into a feature produced by Brooklyn's Vice Media.

PHOTOS: New York World's Fair 1964

All eyes were on the Big Apple as the New York World's Fair officially opened its doors in 1964. Relive all the magic 50 years later ...

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

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

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

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

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of April 22

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Jennifer Lawrence modeled for Louisville-based photographer Chris Kaufman (who also worked as her talent agent) before she hit it big. Take a look at the star before she became Hollywood's favorite It Girl ...

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

My Knitted Boyfriend: Designer knits herself the perfect man

Feeling down because you don't have that special guy in your life? Well, now you don't need to feel bad. Check out Dutch designer Noortje de Keijzer My Knitted Boyfriend creation.

Gwyneth Paltrow named 'World's Most Beautiful Woman' 2013

"Iron Man 3" star Gwyneth Paltrow tops People Magazine's "World's Most Beautiful Woman" 2013 roundup, which also includes Jennifer Lawrence, Kerry Washington and Amanda Seyfried.

Racy swimsuit wear at Rio Fashion Week

Models present creations by Triya during the 2014 Summer collections of the Rio Fashion Week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 19, 2013.

Canines dress up to be crowned top dog in Beautiful Bulldog contest

Huckleberry sits on the throne after being crowned the winner of the 34th annual Drake Relays Beautiful Bulldog Contest on April 22, 2013, in Des Moines, Iowa. Check out more of the handsome contestants.

Great grey owl gobbles up prey in stunning photo sequence

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Beyonce's Mrs. Carter World Tour

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Animals in sunglasses

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Forget something? Celebrities go braless

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Unconventional health and beauty routines of the stars

It's a celebrity's job to make sure they're at their best when stepping into the limelight, so it's no wonder why Hollywood's hottest have taken up unconventional beauty routines. From cupping to vampire facials, check out some of the strangest beauty regimens of the stars …

Celebrities wearing short shorts

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Craziest outfits at Coachella 2013

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

Coachella 2013: Stars arrive in style at annual music fest

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Hilarious restaurant signs and menus

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

Gritty New York City in the 1970s

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

Quidditching craze: Harry Potter fans jump on broomsticks

Harry Potter fans across the globe are grabbing their broomsticks, jumping in the air and snapping pictures that look like they could be scenes straight out of J.K. Rowling's famous franchise.

Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013

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

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

The only thing more fur-ocious than big, powerful athletes hurdling toward each other on the sports field? Big, powerful athletes hurdling toward each other on the sports field with cats.

Hilarious roommate notes: Messages left by people fed up with annoying housemates

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How American cities will look if sea level rises due to global warming

Still don't think global warming is real? These photos, showing American cities as they are now and as they will be if sea level rises, may be your game changer. Artist and researcher Nickolay Lamm has compiled renderings of popular tourist destinations nearly under water. They're meant to project the impact of a rising sea level due to global warming - and to bring the alarming results to life.

Behind-the-scenes look at President Obama

Though we all know Barack Obama as our nation's leader, few snapshots show Mr. Obama, the man. Take a behind-the-scenes look at our 44th President.

Nostalgic photos of summer fun in the '70s & '80s

One photographer went sightseeing during the summer months in the '70s and '80s and captured an intimate glimpse of Americana. Paul McDonough left the mean streets of New York City to encounter new landscapes and to photograph people at leisure all across the States. The nostalgic series, called Sight Seeing, offers an intimate glimpse into summer fun ...

Miranda Kerr's hottest Victoria's Secret moments

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Academy of Country Music Awards 2013

Country music's brightest stars took Sin City by storm at the 2013 Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7, 2013.

Miss Subways through the years: Iconic NYC beauty queens then & now

Some of the original beauty queens in New York City had no problem riding the rails. Miss Subways, a program run by the MTA from 1941 until 1976, selected lucky ladies around the Big Apple to feature their photos and biographies in subway cars. Flashback to the Miss Subways era and see some Miss Subways, then and now.

Cherry blossoms around the world ring in spring

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.

Who wore it better? Kanye and RiRi step out in same outfit

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NHL Playoff Preview: Paint it Black? 'Hawks are Cup fav

Every NHL team wants to be last season’s Los Angeles Kings, but the question is whether any of them can be this year’s Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks – the two prohibitive favorites to win the Stanley Cup as the NHL postseason opens on Tuesday night.

Kidd wins NBA sportsmanship award

Knicks guard Jason Kidd has become the first player to win back-to-back NBA sportsmanship awards. Kidd received 91 first-place votes from league players and 2,474 total points Tuesday to claim the Joe Dumars Trophy in his first season in New York.

Rockets blast off to OKC, avoid sweep with Game 4 win

The Houston Rockets finally found a way to close out a game in their playoff series with the Oklahoma City Thunder. And it allowed them to escape playoff elimination with a 105-103 win over the Thunder on Monday night.

Hawks soar past Pacers on strength of Smith, tie series

Josh Smith scored 29 points as the Atlanta Hawks built a 17-point lead at halftime, then withstood an Indiana comeback over the final two quarters to even the series with a 102-91 victory in Game 4 on Monday night. After struggling much of the second half, Smith made every big play down the stretch.

U.S. Open to be played at Venerable Merion Golf Club

It may be your father's U.S. Open golf course but it's going to be anybody's U.S. Open. Venerable Merion Golf Club is hosting the nation's championship for the first time in 32 years.

Myers: Jets finally admit Tebow trade a mistake

It was not what Tebow said or did during his short stay, just his very presence that created a huge distraction for a team well-known for its self-inflicted wounds.

Committee says Kings shouldn't move to Seattle

The NBA’s relocation committee voted unanimously Monday to recommend that owners reject the application for the Sacramento Kings to relocate to Seattle.

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

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

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