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SPEED DEMONS: Kin of deranged multimillionaire, duped by total strangers into buying them a $460K Lamborghini and $72K Mercedes-Benz, file wild lawsuit

Jeffrey Horan bought the luxury cars for a New Jersey contractor and a Queens woman while exhibiting "strange, illogical and self-destructive behavior," said the complaint, filed May 23 in Manhattan court by Hogan's brother and guardian Lawrence. read full story »

The DA'S Holiday Inn hell: Bombshell suit alleges prosecutors in Brooklyn office routinely held witnesses against their will to force them into testifying

Prosecutors in Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes' office routinely arrested witnesses and held them against their will in locked hotel rooms to force them into testifying, bombshell court papers charge.

Threatening letters laced with poison sent to Bloomberg and head of his anti-gun group: cops

Threatening letters laced with poisonous ricin were sent to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and to the head of his antigun group in Washington, police said Wednesday. The letter for Bloomberg never reached its intended target.

Lupica: 'Inconceivable' that Ray Kelly would run for mayor, even if he's better than all other candidates

A poll on Kelly, criticized as flawed, suggests he would be in a statistical dead heat against a couple of top Democrats. It would be a relief for the city's best police commissioner to enter this sorry field, but that's just wishful thinking.

NYPD nabs machete-wielding madman in midtown after officer spots 'unusual bulge' in pants

Cops nabbed a man with what appeared to be a sheathed sword after a cop directing traffic spotted him walking on a downtown Manhattan street.

Hermann critics want Rutgers to bring back Pernetti

Amid a statewide furor over Julie Hermann's appointment as AD in New Brunswick, some critics of the school's selection process are calling for the return of her ousted predecessor, Tim Pernetti.

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Chicago Blackhawks complete comeback and head to Western Conference finals after OT thriller

Brent Seabrook sent a wrist shot past goalie Jimmy Howard’s glove 3:35 into overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series on Wednesday night.

Ex-Orthodox Jew tries to sell place in Heaven on Ebay

Looking for a one-way ticket to heaven? Too late. Ebay has pulled a New Jersey man’s auction for his “Portion in Olam Habaah (Heaven),” right after one eager bidder reportedly placed $100,000 on the table. Ari Mandel isn’t too surprised.

GUNNED DOWN IN HIS DRIVEWAY: Texas grandfather killed by police after he checks on noise

A 72-year-old grandfather - a law-abiding family man, his neighbors said - was shot Tuesday by police in the driveway of his home after he stepped outside to check on a noise on his quiet street in East Fort Worth, Texas.

MUM'S THE WORD: NYC mayoral candidates stay quiet on looming $7.8B union pay crisis

The city is hurtling toward a fiscal cliff, yet several leading mayoral candidates didn’t want to talk about it Wednesday.

State assemblywoman calls for Sheldon Silver to resign

ALBANY — A new crack opened Wednesday in the thick wall of support that keeps Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver in power.

Crooked ex-state Sen. Espada set for sentencing on embezzlement

Disgraced ex-state Sen. Pedro Espada Jr. has tried — and failed — to delay his sentencing by changing lawyers yet again.

A real emergency! NYC's new 911 system crashes for 12 minutes

Help! 911’s in trouble.

Lupica: Cold reality for ex-Rangers coach Tortorella as record put him on ice

You didn’t have to do anything but watch the Rangers in the playoffs to see that they wanted to play for John Tortorella about as much as Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks wanted to play for Mike D’Antoni at the end. When that happens the coach gets fired the way Tortorella got fired on Wednesday.

Parks Department conducting probe into stripper-pole parties scandal

There will be a swift bout of discipline for those responsible for the Parks Department stripper-pole scandal — if the allegations against them are proven true.

This just in ... lost man with dementia walks in front of TV crew who are there to report his disappearance

Reporter Norm Karkos was confronted with the exact description he had been broadcasting to television viewers near Portland, Maine throughout the morning.

Teen Boston Marathon bombing suspect makes 6-minute phone call to mom from prison

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has finally regained his voice after being shot in the neck on April 19, made an emotional, six-minute phone call to mother Zubeidat Tsarnaeva, who said her son sounded ‘normal.’

HOLY HUMIDITY! Temperatures set to soar in the Big Apple

The city is finally getting a blast of summer that will send temps soaring into the high 80s over the next few days.

SORE-Y RIRI! Lipstick brand used by singer center of herpes lawsuit

Amish teens on ‘extended spring break’ enjoy sex, drinking, drugs … and high-tech gadgets

Despite their society's restrictions, Amish teens get a furlough of sorts during Rumspringa - translated as "to run around" - when adolescents can turn away from tradition and embrace the outside world.

Brooklyn man not guilty of assault charges stemming from gay pride party

A Brooklyn man who plans to sue the NYPD for an allegedly homophobia-fueled arrest was vindicated Wednesday when a judge declared him innocent of criminal charges stemming from the incident.

Levon Helm closer to getting his own Memorial Boulevard through Woodstock

The state Senate Wednesday sent Gov. Cuomo legislation renaming a road that traverses Woodstock in honor of Helm, the Grammy-winning dummer and singer who helped to give the iconic rock group The Band its distinctive sound.

Queens 13-year-old goes for National Spelling Bee win

OXON HILL, Md. — Queens superspeller Arvind Mahankali was pure perfection through the preliminaries of his fourth Scripps National Spelling Bee in his last shot at the title.

EXCLUSIVE: 'Monster' in prison for murdering husband prays for parole so she can reunite with son — who just wants her to rot in jail

After spending nearly 20 years in prison for killing a husband she claims brutalized her, Niki Rossakis says she’s praying for a “second chance."

40% of married moms are main breadwinners in U.S. homes with median income of $80K— study

However, nearly 40% of the 300,000 single mother households are living in poverty compared to two-parent families with children, the study found.

Two U.S. Embassy officials in Venezuela shot during brawl at strip club in capital city

Police said the two U.S. officials were shot following a brawl inside the club, which is in the basement of a shopping center in the upper-middle-class Chacao neighborhood.

WATCH as pizza delivery guy caught on camera chowing down on customer's pie in elevator

All he wanted was a piece of the pie. But this unlucky Russian delivery driver has shot to worldwide fame after being busted with his hands all over the pizza.

‘The 24-hour queen’: Stunner wins Miss Universe Canada, then officials take away tiara next day citing a clerical error

Statuesque Ontario stunner Denise Garrido, 26, was so emotional after she was named Miss Universe Canada on Saturday that she nearly knocked her crown to the stage while blowing kisses to the crowd.

NYC's fiscal cliff: Will the next mayor HAVE to raise taxes? Union leaders gear up to demand BILLIONS in raises and back pay

The 94,000 members of his union have not had a raise in 4½ years, he says, since the last teachers contract expired in 2009.

Drunk Disney World tourists steal golf cart and go on wild joyride that ends with their arrest

Drunken louts Michael Kulesza, 38, and Donald Rossi, 33, allegedly stole the $6,500 electric vehicle from the Boardwalk entertainment area, near Epcot.

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Quinn vows to block Lopez's council bid

When Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver quietly settled explosive sexual harassment allegations against Assembly Vito Lopez early last year, he not only exposed more women to the pervy pol, he also duped people like Council Speaker Christine Quinn into continuing to back Lopez.

Driver charged after crashing SUV while allegedly having drunken, naked sex

A man driving drunk crashed while having sex with his female passenger, cops say. Luis Briones, 25, was found by police near Albuquerque, New Mexico, after the accident on Monday. He was hiding behind a cactus off the road — wearing one shoe, and undershorts that were on inside-out.

Pit bull attack victim who lost his nose furious that crazed dog will not be euthanized

Canadian construction worker Jimmy Rogers is angry that only punishment the banned pit bull will have to suffer is being muzzled in public.

Third prostitute takes stand in defense of father-son pimp team

Leggy blond hooker Desiree Ellis insisted she worked "with" her pimp daddy, not "for" him, in bizarre testimony at his trial Wednesday. Ellis was the third girl employed by the father-son pimp team to testify on their behalf at the circus-like trial of Vincent George Jr., 33, and Sr., 55.

Parents busted after 10-year-old girl spotted riding in DOG CAGE on Penn. highway

MILLVALE, Pa. — Two parents face charges after authorities say motorists spied a 10-year-old girl riding in a dog cage in the back of a pickup truck in western Pennsylvania.

Dad tosses infant daughter into freezer to stop her from crying, breaking her arm and leg: cops

Tyler James Deutsch, 25, allegedly dumped the 6-week-old girl in the 10-degree ice box at his trailer in Roy , Washington — and then fell asleep.

Qns. house collapse after possible gas explosion

A home at 84th St. and 163rd Ave. in Howard Beach is the site of chaos after the structure partially collapsed. One woman is reported injured.

Party switch: Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee, an Independent, could run as Democrat

Chafee, elected as an Independent in 2010 “absolutely intends to switch his party registration” ahead of his 2014 reelection bid, sources told Politico.

Sister of Boston Marathon bombing suspect pleads not guilty on drug charge: attorney

The 24-year-old sister of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev pleaded not guilty Tuesday in a New Jersey court to marijuana-related charges.

WATCH as this bad-tempered beast terrorizes Brazilian town

Footage shows the grumpy goat lashing out at anyone who walks his way on the streets of Londrina, 330 miles away from Sao Paulo

Usher to protégé Bieber: GROW UP!

Michigan student, 57, sues after suspension for essay on ‘stacked’ professor

He’s got it bad, got it bad, got it bad — and he’s hot for money. Joseph Corlett, a former student at Michigan’s Oakland University, is now suing the school for more than $2 million after he was booted off campus for writing an essay titled “Hot for Teacher.”

Obama to nominate James Comey as FBI head: sources

President Barack Obama is preparing to nominate former Bush administration official James Comey to head the FBI, people familiar with the decision said Wednesday.

Hacker from the group Anonymous facing 10 years after website break-in

A hacker is facing up to 10 years in prison after admitting he invaded government and private websites as part of the notorious group Anonymous.

OUTRAGE! Revelations that arms makers washed their hands of any role in preventing Newtown, acts of violence enrages victims

There was fresh anger in the Ground Zero of gun violence Tuesday following revelations that arms makers had washed their hands of any role in preventing weapons from getting into the hands of maniacs.

WATCH: Was she frisked or groped? Activist creates stir at airport as she films female TSA agent 'touch' her private parts during mandatory pat down

Ashley Jessica, an anti-TSA activist, claims that a TSA agent groped her during a pat down at San Diego International Airport.

Former Clinton Treasury Secretary Larry Summers the frontrunner to replace Ben Bernanke at Fed

Summers tops a list of potential replacements that also includes former Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Federal Reserve Vice-Chair Janet Yellen, the Financial Times reported.

Sweet surprise: Tom Hardy sets up secret date with British cancer patient

Beautiful at any size: Full-figured fashion student wins lingerie model competition

Mexican soldiers will give details about Mormon mom arrested in marijuana smuggling caper

The federales who nabbed Arizona woman Yanira Maldonado are expected to give statements Wednesday about the case. She is accused of trying to smuggle 12 pounds of pot into the U.S.

Catholic school teacher axed for using artificial insemination to take stand in wrongful termination suit

Christa Dias has sued the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the schools over her 2010 dismissal, contending they fired her simply because she was pregnant and unmarried.

MEN LIKE WEINER! Stunning poll has Anthony on the rise

Men may be ready to forgive Anthony Weiner. Although women continue to have their doubts about the scandal-scarred pol, a new poll released Tuesday found that Democratic men named Weiner as their top choice for mayor more than any other candidate. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS MEN MAY BE ready to forgive Anthony Weiner. Although women continue to have their doubts about the scandal-scarred pol, a new poll released Tuesday found that more Democratic men named Weiner as their top choice for mayor than any other candidate.

Pregnant Cambodian worker loses baby after police stun her with cattle prod during protest over low pay: report

A pregnant Cambodian worker who makes clothes for Nike lost her baby after cops stunned her with a cattle prod during a protest against low pay. Military police allegedly pushed the unnamed woman to the ground and Tasered her — as she stood with 3,000 co-workers who'd blocked the road outside their factory.

Sports

Search for Torts replacement could be a Ruff one

Ex-Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, 53 and ex-Vancouver Canucks coach Alain Vigneault, 52, are considered the top two available candidates to become the 35th Ranger coach.

Tiger grows tired of 'fried chicken' controversy

Clearly, Tiger Woods wasn't in the mood to discuss Sergio Garcia during his press conference Wednesday at the Memorial, where he tried to spend about as much time answering any lingering questions from the fried chicken flap as he does tapping one in from the lip.

Patriots TE Gronkowski to have back surgery

New England tight end Rob Gronkowski will have back surgery on a disk in mid-June. A person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Gronkowski will undergo the surgery next month, which means he will miss the rest of offseason training activities with the Patriots.

Paterno family to sue NCAA over Sandusky sanctions

The estate of the late Penn State coach Joe Paterno and several university trustees and former players plan to sue the NCAA over the landmark sanctions against the university for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

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Investigation widens into death of Metro-North track worker

The National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday joined the investigation into the death of a Metro-North track foreman killed by a train in Connecticut. Robert Luden, a 52, married father of two children, was hit by a train just before noon Tuesday in West Haven, where Metro-North is building a new stop on the New Haven Line.

No. 2 Pakistani Taliban commander killed by U.S. drone strike

If confirmed, the death of Waliur Rehman would be a strong blow to the militant group responsible for hundreds of bombings and shootings across Pakistan.

GLOBAL CRISIS: WHO calls Middle Eastern virus, MERS, ‘threat to the entire world’ as death toll rises

Calling it a “threat to the entire world,” the head of the World Health Organization sounded the alarm over the Middle Eastern virus that has so far killed 24 people.

Non-approved GMO wheat discovered in Oregon field: USDA

The Agriculture Department says a non-approved strain of genetically engineered wheat has been discovered in an Oregon field. USDA officials said the wheat is the same strain as a genetically modified wheat that was tested by seed giant Monsanto a decade ago but never approved. Monsanto stopped testing that product in Oregon and several other states in 2005.

'Definitely over': Miley and Liam break up again

Has political correctness hit a new low? Trouble brews for JC Penney over 'teapot that looks like Hitler'

Commuters in southern California have been left bewitched by the billboard of the stainless steel kitchen essential that bears a remarkable resemblance to the former German dictator.

Kindergartner sparks panic on school bus with Lego gun

A Massachusetts kindergartner sparked panic on his school bus when he brought a plastic Lego gun - the size of a quarter — on board.

Arrest made in Disneyland blast sparked by dry ice in trash can

Police arrested a Disneyland employee on suspicion of putting a so-called dry ice bomb in a theme park trash can where it exploded, authorities said Wednesday. No one was injured in the small blast, but Disneyland briefly evacuated the Mickey’s Toontown section where the incident occurred Tuesday. The trash can did not blow up.

Beautiful nightmare: Model afflicted with rare disorder that makes her faint when she stands

When Chelsea Reynolds, 22, isn’t sitting, she walks around on her knees, toting a small stool. It’s the only way to keep her unusual condition, Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) at bay, she said.

Mean girl arrested for changing classmate’s last name in high school yearbook to ‘masturbate’

Kaitlyn Booth, 17, was arrested after teachers at Hickman High School, in Columbia, spotted she'd altered Raigan Mastain's surname to read "masturbate."

Cullen Finnerty — one of the winningest quarterbacks in college football history — found dead in woods

Finnerty led Grand Valley State University to three Division II national titles and more than 50 wins during his four years as a starter in Allendale, Mich., last decade.

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Ex-Microsoft manager eyes national pot brand

These days, former Microsoft manager Jamen Shively is thinking different.

Al Qaeda reprimands lazy terrorist

Good terrorist help is hard to find, apparently.

Rental scene on City Island is a year round affair

COME for the summer — stay for the year. With bungalows near the beach, Queen Anne Victorian’s walking distance to town, and Arts-and-Crafts cottages fit for a seafaring family, the City Island rental scene is hotter than ever. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS COME for the summer — stay for the year. With bungalows near the beach, Queen Anne Victorian’s walking distance to town, and Arts-and-Crafts cottages fit for a seafaring family, the City Island rental scene is hotter than ever.

Women's equality advocate speaks out against MMA

ALBANY — A leading advocate for women in New York slammed Gov. Cuomo Wednesday for claiming to push a women’s equality agenda while considering a plan to legalize violent Mixed Martial Arts fighting in New York.

Man spent 15 years with 4-inch pencil lodged in his sinus cavities

German doctors say a 24-year-old Afghanistan man spent 15 years with a pencil in his head following a childhood accident.

Viking way of life dying as Norwegian youth opting for life on land

Norway's Lofoten Islands, the stomping grounds of trolls and Valkyries in Norse folklore, were once a place where adventurers hauled in riches from the dangerous seas. Now the rewards — and the seafaring way of life — face threats from a precipitous decline in whaling and a rapidly changing cod industry.

UConn baseball coach wants to donate liver

With his team gearing up for the NCAA Tournament, Jim Penders was inside Yale-New Haven Hospital Tuesday with Mike Galati, his Huskies teammate from the 1990s, meeting with doctors to figure out if his kidney was a match for his ailing friend.

Woman finds loaded gun on Disney ride with grandson

Walt Disney World patron on a ride with her grandson found a loaded gun on her seat.

Editors' Picks

Confidenti@l: Joe Muto's new book gives the lowdown on Bill O'Reilly and Co. at Fox

The Fox Mole is finally telling his whole tale — exposing the right-wing network’s shady behind-the-scenes antics in a new book.

Movie Review: Will and Jaden Smith a real crashing bore in 'After Earth'

With Will Smith, Jaden Smith A thousand years in the future, a space ranger and his son try to survive after a crash.

Who has the sexiest stage outfit EVER?

Okay yes, they can sing, but when these stars take the stage no one's talking about their amazing set of pipes.

PHOTOS: Mets take 3rd-straight from Yankees, eye Subway Sweep!

The Mets train kept right on rolling in the third game of the Subway Series - right over Yankees starter David Phelps. A five-run first inning propelled the Amazin's to a 9-4 win.

Does Superman have a weight problem? Henry Cavill recalls being 'fat' as a child

Before Henry Cavill became the Man of Steel, he was a pudgy kid saving the likes of average citizens like Russell Crowe. In an advance copy of the June/July issue of Details magazine, Cavill recounts meeting Crowe way back when he was attending boarding school.

Patrick Stewart posts photo of first pizza 'slice'

Did Patrick Stewart, age 72, really just have his first slice of pizza? The beloved "Star Trek" actor boldly went where almost every American toddler has gone before when he chowed down on a slice on Wednesday.

Does Adam Levine hate America?

Adam Levine had a few un-patriotic words after America voted off his contestants, Judith Hill and Sarah Simmons, from "The Voice" on Tuesday night.

David Beckham shares a kiss with his favorite girl

David Beckham may be hanging up his cleats, but after an adorable moment at a Tuesday night hockey game the soccer stud may be in the running for another type of trophy - one for father of the year.

Liberace movie premiere on HBO scores 2.4 million viewers

A healthy number of HBO subscribers were curious about Michael Douglas’ performance as Liberace in the TV movie “Behind the Candelabra.” The Nielsen company said the 2.4 million people who tuned in to the movie’s premiere over the Memorial Day weekend represented the network’s biggest audience for one of its original movies since “Something the Lord Made” in 2004.

Amanda Bynes picks fight with swimsuit model

Bynes calls Chrissy Teigen "old" and "ugly."

J.WHOA! Singer wears racy outfit on family-friendly show

Jennifer Lopez flashed a whole lot of her famous figure in a Tuesday night performance of "Britain's Got Talent." Perhaps too much.

'Vice' finale tracks Rodman's strange days in North Korea

Call it Dennis Diplomacy — and it apparently includes Dennis Rodman singing Sinatra’s “My Way” to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.

CONFIDENTI@L: Norah O'Donnell tired of playing underdog to 'Oprah's BFF'

“CBS This Morning” star Norah O’Donnell is growing tired of being the underdog to co-host Gayle King, otherwise known as Oprah’s BFF.

Brandi Glanville: I had a 'liquid nose job'

Reality star Brandi Glanville opened up to Life & Style magazine this week about a few of her cosmetic enhancements. The “Real Housewife” admitted to having doctors do a little work on her face after an accident in 2009.

Heather's bikini body will cure your holiday weekend hangover

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

Miguel Twitter rant: 'Black people are the most judgmental'

R&B singer Miguel is still enjoying his surge in popularity since impressing Kelly Clarkson at the Grammy Awards in February and crashing his body onto a woman at the Billboard Music Awards earlier this month, but now the "Adorn" singer may be turning a few people off.

10 reasons to retire in Belize

Five years ago, Macarena Rose decided to relocate from Florida to Belize. “I said enough to the uncertainty and the worries of life in the United States and opted for a new life, in a new country,” she says.

Rangers fire John Tortorella after disappointing season

The Rangers announced the move via Twitter Wednesday afternoon.

James Lipton details life as pimp in Paris

The distinguished host of Bravo's "Inside the Actor's Studio" makes shock revelation.

Hanging baby seat gives harried moms a helping hand — literally

Now your baby can hang out safely while you use even the grossest public restroom. Thanks to an imaginative gadget, multitasking moms can go about their business, whether they are in a changing room or bathroom, without putting their tyke on a floor that's crawling with germs.

Katie Couric says 'Today' show asked her to return

The newswoman reveals there were "cautious overtures" to her to come back.

Blake Shelton has nothing to hide from wife Miranda Lambert

The country superstar couple shares everything after two years of marriage.

Apple CEO says wrist computers — not Google Glass — are the future

Tim Cook believes Google's eyewear remains "difficult" sell.

Too much coffee can make you fat: study

While research finds that drinking coffee in moderation can be good for your health, overdoing it isn’t.

Shock binge drinking abuse ad will make you sick to your stomach

One horror-movie-style video shows a man vomiting up his girlfriend's body.

Naughty Snapchat photos become too permanent

Just when you thought it was safe to take your clothes off…

Jolie's readies for first post-mastectomy appearance

Angelina Jolie will appear at the London premiere of Brad Pitt's new flick "World War Z."

'Mermaids' special nets ratings record

Animal Planet reeled in a heck of a catch with the show grabbing 3.6M viewers.

Bradley who? Zoe Saldana moves on from 'Hangover' ex

Saldana was seen smooching her new flame, a man, while vacationing in Italy.

PHOTOS: Denise Richards makes 42 look 22

These stars make 40 (and even 50!) look like the new 20.

SNOOP OPERA: Lovable rapper makes cameo on 'One Life to Live'

Rapper Snoop Lion, formerly known as Snoop Dogg, looks right at home chilling with John-Paul Lavoisier’s character Rex Balsom on the set of daytime drama 'One Life to Live.' Snoop, who wrote the theme music for the now-online-only soap opera, is slated to make a special guest appearance.

Avril Lavigne: My new album's not just songs about dudes

Lavigne's come a long way from "Sk8r Boi."

Just how DOES Superman shave? Celebs share their steely theories

As advertising campaigns go, it’s become more powerful than a locomotive. Gillette leaped to the top of social media trending in a single bound after launching video ads Tuesday asking the logical question of how Superman could possibly shave in the upcoming film “Man of Steel.”

WATCH Kelly Rowland break down during song about Beyoncé

Rowland had to stop and wipe away tears during an overwhelming performance of "Dirty Laundry."

Kim Jong Un wants YOU to ski the friendly slopes in North Korea

Kim Jong Un has inspected work on a "world class" resort.

Oprah: Kelly Ripa, Michael Strahan ‘the reigning king and queen’ of daytime talk

Oprah Winfrey doesn't have a daily talk show anymore. But two years after abdicating her throne, the former talk-show queen is clear who she thinks now wear the crowns: Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan. Winfrey declared the co-hosts "the reigning king and queen" during a surprise appearance on Tuesday's "Live with Kelly and Michael."

Liz Taylor's first wedding dress hits auction block

The wedding dress worn by film star Elizabeth Taylor for her first marriage to hotel heir Conrad Hilton in 1950 will go up for sale next month, auction house Christie's said on Friday.

'Gatsby' star spends time sunbathing with scantily-clad beauties on a boat in the south of France

It's not all work and no play for Leonardo DiCaprio. The A-list actor was surrounded by a bevy of bikini-clad beauties while relaxing on Phillip Green's luxury yacht.

Candice Swanepoel makes a splash with bikini bod

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

Bynes claims bong case getting dropped

Amanda Bynes’ bong charges are getting tossed, the erratic celeb tweeted Tuesday. “My lawyer is getting my case dropped!” Bynes wrote.

WATCH: Beyoncé fan slaps singer's backside

Beyoncé once sang "you can look at it as long as you don't grab it."

Helen Mirren makes amends with gay pride drummers

The Queen of England - or rather, the actress known for playing her onstage and onscreen- may have left her throne to yell at a bunch of noisy drummers a few weeks ago, but in true regal fashion Dame Helen Mirren has apologized.

Janet makes surprise appearance at Jacko trial

The pop star heard testimony in her mom's negligence lawsuit against AEG Live.

Anne Hathaway ditches platinum blond hair for original hue

Hathaway has gone back to her roots: brunette.

WATCH Will Smith's soccer fail at Wembley Stadium

Smith stepped up to kick, and while his leg went flying — the ball didn't.

Adam Levine splits with model gal pal to date another

The Maroon 5 singer has split with Behati Prinsloo and has moved on to Nina Agdal.

EXCLUSIVE: Kate's parents eye NYC space to expand family business

Michael and Carole Middleton want to cross the pond.

Zach Galifianakis attends 'Hangover' premiere minus much of his beard

The 43-year-old actor hit the red carpet with a brand new balbo bard.

Cops visit Bieber over reports of reckless driving

Bieber riding fast has left his neighbors furious, according to a report.

Kate Upton back in Victoria's Secret after weight diss

Not only is she gorgeous, but blond bombshell Kate Upton apparently doesn’t hold grudges.

PHOTOS: Stacy Keibler forgets to zip up, flashes thong

Nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

CHIC FLICK: Film with graphic lesbian sex scene wins at Cannes

"Blue Is the Warmest Color: The Life of Adele" took Cannes' top honor.

PHOTOS: 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' films in NYC

The shoot included a tender moment between Spidey and a child dressed up as the iconic character.

LOVE HURTS! Danica Patrick, boyfriend crash at Coca-Cola 600

NASCAR's royal couple hit a major bump on the road at the Coca-Cola 600.

Graphic novel 'Strange Attractors' is love letter to NYC

Mathematics + impending doom + a New York City setting = a heck of a MacGuffin.

Which A-list star will play Hillary in film?

Reese Witherspoon and Scarlet Johansson are vying to play the former Secretary of State.

NYC entrepreneur renovates massive building for eco-friendly activities

Baldev Duggal's new structure is a testament to green building.

JLaw's stalker arrested for harassing star's brother

Zhao Han Cong was ordered to undergo a psychiatric examination.

Burlesque star killed in party bus crash

The performer known as Sparkly Devil was reportedly killed when her husband's Honda crashed.

Paul McCartney pays respects to Elvis at Gracelend

Paul McCartney made his first visit to the one-time home of the King of Rock ‘N’ Roll and left a gift.

Blogger blasts 'overshare parents' in new book

Blair Koening, 30, slams moms and dads who post pictures of giving birth and placenta smoothies.

Aussie Rules football player confronts racist teen fan

Sydney Swans star forward Adam Goodes — who is an Aboriginal Australian — called out the young fan.

PHOTOS: Amanda Bynes: From child star to hot mess

Amanda Bynes seems to have gone off the deep end. Check out her downward spiral.

Is this Kim's long-lost transvestite sister?

Either Kim Kardashian’s pregnancy hormones caused her to sprout a beard, or she has a zany lookalike.

Ryan Lochte dumped by longtime girlfriend ... over the phone

Oh yeah, Ladies: Ryan Lochte is single again.

WARNING GRAPHIC: The Hulk shares gory photos of burned hand

The Hulkster tussled with a radiator this weekend and lost.

Rob Lowe's 'Behind the Candelabra' role was 'really painful'

The actor underwent an eye-popping transformation for the HBO biopic about Liberace.

PHOTOS: Jennifer Aniston isn't the only over 40 celeb looking fit and fab

These stars make 40 (and even 50!) look like the new 20.

Roman Polanski: Birth control pill ‘masculinized’ women

Polanski also believes the leveling of the sexes is "idiotic."

A real thrill ride: WATCH Six Flags' newest scare

The SkyScreamer at Six Flags Over Texas takes thrill riders a dizzying 400 feet up into the air.

PHOTOS: The best and worst movies about our soldiers

Check out the best and the worst war movies of all time.

PHOTOS: YUM! Celebs who love ice cream

Think celebs have the perfect diet and always exercise proper etiquette? Think again!

PHOTOS: Amazing photos from around the world

Stunning news photos from around the world...

Chris Brown fender-bender could result in jail time

The minor incident could turn into a major problem for the singer.

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Summer's finally here! Celebs chowing down on ice cream

Think celebs have the perfect diet and always exercise proper etiquette? Think again! Check out Hollywood's hottest chowing down on ice cream.

Relive the Cannes Film Festival's glamorous past

Glamour has been a long standing tradition in The South of France for the Cannes Film Festival which started in 1946. In the classic Cannes days, Hollywood stars like Natalie Wood, Liz Taylor and Sophia Loren brought their sophisticated style to the French Riviera. Check out these old school Cannes moments ...

Tiger Woods dating Lindsey Vonn: A timeline of their romance

When it comes to love, Tiger Woods has hit a hole in one with new girlfriend Lindsey Vonn. The couple have appeared inseparable since going public with their relationship in March, putting to rest one of the worst kept secrets in the sports and gossip worlds. Take a look back at their romance ...

Cannes 2013: Stars dazzle at amfAR Cinema Against AIDS gala

Few events boast a guest list quite as dazzling as amfAR's annual Cinema Against AIDS gala, which coincides each year with the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France. From socialites to supermodels to Hollywood heavyweights, see who all arrived at the star-studded benefit ...

Cannes Film Festival 2013: All the red carpet looks

Hollywood has arrived in the French Riviera. The stars put on their red carpet best to attend the glittering festivities of the 66th annual Cannes Film Festival in France for the 12 day film fete. Check out all the stars spotted so far.

Worst fashion moments at Cannes 2013

Turns out some celebrities left their fashion sense back home before heading to the South of France for the Cannes Film Festival. Check out the worst fashion missteps spotted at the festival this year.

World's largest LEGO replica lands in New York City

The Force was strong in Manhattan's Times Square on May 23, 2013 as gawkers witnessed the landing of the replica of a "Star Wars" X-Wing fighter, the largest LEGO model ever assembled.

Vanderbilt Cup: New York's auto racing history

Before the Indy 500, engines were roaring on Long Island. The Vanderbilt Cup was America's first major auto racing tophy, taking place each year in Nassau County. Check out early race photos ...

FAIL! Worst parent blunders of all time

When it comes to raising kids, these moms and dads look like they could definitely use a little help. Check out the worst (or should we say best?) parent fails of all time ...

Parsons students pose for Fine Arts nudie calendar

The "Fine Arts Senior Nudie Calendar" is a series of intimate portraits featuring Parsons students posing naked, well except for their works of arts they've used to cover up their "nudie" parts.

Billboard Music Awards 2013: Best and worst looks

Music's biggest stars attended the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 19, 2013. Check out what all the celebs wore on the red carpet.

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.

'90s teen heartthrobs: Where are they now?

Whether you had their poster on your wall or they were your first celebrity crush, these '90s teen heartthrobs all eventually moved on from teen stardom -- some more successfully than others. See what they all are up to now ...

Prince Harry's American tour: Inside the royal redhead's travels

Prince Harry has landed in the U.S. of A. Everyone's favorite royal redhead is back on American soil for the first time since last summer and he's making the rounds with an itinerary that includes stops in Washington, D.C. and Colorado Springs, Colo., as well as visits to Sandy-ravaged areas of New York and New Jersey. See the Prince in action.

And action! Behind-the-scenes look at stars on set

The cameras are always rolling in Hollywood! When the stars aren't on the red carpet, you'll more than likely find them on set filming their next great blockbuster. Check out these famous actors and actresses in action ...

Kate Moss strips down for St. Tropez campaign

Celebs aren't afraid to get a little sexy when it comes to ad campaigns. Whether they're flaunting their curves in sizzling lingerie or showing off their modeling chops in sultry high-fashion shoots, these celebrities are so hot you'll forget what it is exactly they're trying to sell. Check out the sexiest star advertisements ...

Kate Upton sizzles on the cover of Vogue

Kate Upton is taking the fashion industry by storm with her voluptuous curves and girl-next-door appeal.

Miley Cyrus tops Maxim's Hot 100 List

Miley Cyrus complains about the paparazzi, and yet with each passing day, she's spotted out and about flaunting her body in outfits that just scream "look at me!" From short shorts to see-through tops to the debut of her radically shorn 'do, take a look at the singer/actress' most attention-grabbing moments.

Celebrities and their old-time look-alikes

Seeing double? Though these celebrities are famous in their own right, they do bear very striking resemblances to some other well-known historical figures. Check out who in Hollywood has a historical doppelganger.

Aww-dorable! Baby animals with their mothers

These mamas are wild! No matter what the species, nothing can break the bond between a mother and her baby. In honor of Mother's Day, take a look at the cutest moms in the Animal Kingdom ...

Awkward Mother's Day photos

Celebrate your mom this Mother's Day by checking out some of the most hilariously awkward Mother's Day photos.

Hilarious receipts: Most bizarre transactions EVER

Cha-ching! These receipts are definitely worth a few laughs. From outrageous restaurant checks to downright bizarre store transactions, check out the most hilarious receipts of all time ...

Celebrity PDA: 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.

Did Tiger Woods have TOO much fun at the Met Gala?

Yes, the stars make a career out of being super photogenic on the red carpet. But after the red carpet comes the party, and after the party comes the after party ... and after that, well, you get the idea. Let's just say Hollywood's hottest don't look so hot following a late night (or day) out. Check out which celebs appear a little worse for the wear after hitting the town ...

Met Gala 2013 red carpet: Best and worst looks

Anything goes in the name of fashion! The Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual Costume Institute Gala brought Hollywood's biggest stars to New York City as they celebrated this year's theme, "PUNK: Chaos to Couture." From standout hits to wacky misses, check out all the red carpet looks ...

Babes behind bars: Top 10 most attractive mug shots

Is this prison's most beautiful lineup? Usually mug shots are the last thing you'd want to show off, but these bad girls actually make being arrested look good.

In Orb-it! Rosario rides Orb to Derby win

Orb, with jockey Joel Rosario atop, won the 139th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, the first for long time trainer Shug McGauhey.

Awkward celebrities: Web app gives Hollywood stars hilarious makeovers

The masterminds behind Awkward Family Photos have teamed up with HBO to launch a web app that transforms any photo into a portrait worthy of a spot in the awkward hall of shame.

Comic book superheroes: From the panels to the big screen

Holy comic book adaptations, Batman! When it comes to superheroes, Hollywood can't seem to get enough. From "Iron Man" to "Spiderman" to everyone in between, check out the best comic adaptations to grace the big screen.

Amanda Bynes' bizarre antics: Is she having a meltdown?

From posting bizarre selfies and oversharing on Twitter to her ever changing look, Amanda Bynes seems to have gone off the deep end. Check out her downward spiral.

Sports

FIFA boss praises female candidate as 'good looking'

Sepp Blatter has called Australia’s female candidate for the FIFA executive committee “good and good looking” in an address to the Asian Football Confederation. Blatter briefly addressed the AFC Congress meeting Wednesday, praising Moya Dodd, an AFC vice president and former Australia international player.

Paterno family to sue NCAA over Sandusky sanctions

Wreck tests Danica's relationship with NASCAR beau

Danica Patrick left the bumpy ride with boyfriend Ricky Stenhouse Jr. on the track. The relationship is still smooth sailing at home. Patrick says there were some “silent moments” on the way home from Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600.

Player takes break from French Open match to shoot video

As a French Open keepsake, Gael Monfils took some video of the center court crowd Wednesday. He was playing at the time. During a changeover before the fourth set of his victory Wednesday over Ernests Gulbis, Monfils requested permission from the chair umpire to videotape the crowd doing the wave.

Jim Brown back with the Browns as 'special adviser'

As outspoken, unapologetic and intimidating as ever — even at age 77 — Jim Brown has reunited with the Cleveland Browns. “Here I am,” he said.

Wrestling one step closer to Olympic return

Three months after being dropped from the 2020 Olympics, wrestling won a reprieve Wednesday and made the IOC short list for inclusion in the games. Also making the cut were squash and a combined baseball-softball bid.

Theismann wants to help LeBron be an NFL QB

Joe Theismann has a credible supporter in his quest to turn LeBron James into an NFL quarterback (and possibly represent him): LeBron James himself.

SEE IT: Boston Marathon heroes throw out first pitch at Fenway

Boston Marathon bombing victim Jeff Bauman and his rescuer, Carlos Arredondo, were honored at Fenway Park. Bauman, who lost both legs in the blast, threw out a ceremonial first pitch to catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia before the Red Sox game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Roy officially introduced as new Avs coach

The Colorado Avalanche have introduced Patrick Roy as their new coach as they turn to the Hall of Fame goalie to revive a franchise he once led to prominence.

Members of Congress urge Redskins to dump name

Ten members of Congress are urging the Washington Redskins to change their name because it is offensive to many Native Americans. The representatives said Tuesday they’ve sent letters to Redskins owner Dan Snyder, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Redskins sponsor FedEx and the other 31 NFL franchises.

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