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Daddy, is this the GUN that killed all those innocent CHILDREN? Twisted NRA pushes guns on kids as young as Newtown victims during sick 'Youth Day'

The event was staged a day after the NRA welcomed its youngest lifetime member, 3-year-old Elaih Wagan, whose grandfather purchased the membership. read full story »

BRIDAL PARTY HORROR: Five women are killed, including the bride-to-be, after being trapped in a burning limousine on bridge

The bride-to-be was among the five women killed when a limo carrying partygoers burst into flames on a San Francisco Bay bridge, authorities said Sunday.

Lupica: Sarah Palin's appearance at the National Rifle Association convention is perfect for phony 'patriots'

Sarah Palin showed up at the NRA convention the other day, which was merely perfect. She belonged there as much as anybody in the hall just because from the start, from the time John McCain picked her out of the chorus, Palin has most appealed to mean, dumb, angry crowds exactly like the one she found in Houston.

SURVIVED 'JAWS' OF DEATH: Teen recalls 'pretty cool' encounter with bull shark after getting his leg chomped on

A Florida teen is lucky to be alive after a brief brush with the jaws of death. Overall, he thought it was “pretty cool.” Michael Adler, 16, is recovering in the hospital after a shark chomped down on his leg.

Cyclist in Five Boro Bike Tour dies after suffering heart attack

A cyclist in the Five Boro Bike Tour has died after going into cardiac arrest crossing the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Sunday, cops said.

Obama dares Ohio State University graduates to reject cynical voices

A year to the day after kicking off his victorious re-election campaign on this college campus, President Barack Obama returned to Ohio State University and told graduates that only through vigorous participation in their democracy can they right an ill-functioning government and break through relentless cynicism about the nation’s future.

Violence in Mexico: Journalists’ sons killed and seven bodies found

Gunmen executed two sons of two prominent Mexican journalists in the northern city of Chihuahua, a spokesman for the state attorney general's office said on Sunday, and police found seven bodies dumped in a Mexico City suburb.

Exclusive: Simon says it's time for 'X Factor' makeover

EXCLUSIVE: Emergency situation for 911! EMS in complete and utter disarray as lack of dispatchers forces cops to respond to life-or-death medical calls

The city's 911 emergency call center needs an infusion of operators — stat! Staffing is critically low among dispatchers handling emergency medical calls — forcing the FDNY to impose mandatory overtime and pull operators from one shift to cover others.

Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev’s uncle prepares him for Muslim burial

The uncle of a Boston Marathon bombing suspect killed in a gun battle with police arrived at a funeral home Sunday to arrange for his burial.

Bone marrow drive to benefit 9/11 hero cop battling blood cancer possibly tied to Ground Zero work

The retired NYPD policeman's new employer, Forest City Ratner, is hosting the bone marrow registry drive in downtown Brooklyn at 345 Jay St. on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Neil Armstrong EKG from moon landing auctioned

A New Hampshire auction house will soon accept bids on space and aviation artifacts, including an electrocardiogram of Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong’s heartbeat taken when he first set foot on the moon.

Raissman: If NFL is out, ESPN & Foxies will jump at Tebow

Does Tim Tebow have a TV future? No doubt the former Heisman Trophy winner, released by the Jets last week, would like to appear in front of a camera playing quarterback in the National Football League.That now is a longshot.

Over 600,000 veterans caught in messy bureaucracy awaiting pending claims

After two tours of duty with the Marines in Iraq, Anthony Pike returned home with hearing loss, a ringing in his ears and what he says is profound stress. And now there's the galling, added stress he's guaranteed in filing for disability payments with the New York office of the Veterans Administration.

Israeli troops on high alert at Syrian border in case of retaliation

Two-thousand Israeli soldiers, backed by tanks, rushed on full alert to the Syrian border Sunday after an apparent airstrike by the Jewish state inside the war-torn country — but Israel claims it has no intention of beginning a ground incursion.

Lovett: Two of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposals for cleaning up the Capitol are already dead in the Legislature

ALBANY — More lawmaker arrests are expected this week, but two of Gov. Cuomo’s proposals for cleaning up the Capitol are already dead in the Legislature.

GOTCHA! Suspects in Bronx shooting of high school senior Alphonza Bryant caught in R.I.

Two gangbangers suspected of killing an innocent Bronx teen who was just weeks from graduating high school were captured in Rhode Island, police sources said Saturday.

No. 2 official at Benghazi said 9/11 assault in Libya was ‘terrorist attack from the beginning’

The No. 2 official at the U.S. mission in Benghazi during the Sept. 11 assault there last year told investigators, “It was a terrorist attack from the beginning,” renewing criticism of the White House’s handling of the bloody ambush that left four Americans dead.

Bangladesh building-collapse toll tops 600 in one of the worst industrial accidents ever

More than 600 bodies have been recovered from the garment-factory building that collapsed well over a week ago, police said Sunday as the grim recovery work continued in one of the worst industrial accidents ever.

Donohue:Tareyton Williams entered the 110th St./Broadway station with an oversized stuffed animal -- then turned into a real one

A man walked into a subway station carrying a giant stuffed gorilla at 3 a.m.

Repeated rebel rouser Christopher Brodeur is fighting to clear his name — yet again

The most bizarre trial in the city right now is slowly unfolding in a nearly empty Brooklyn courtroom, where Christopher Brodeur is fighting — yet again — to clear his name.

'He wants to control everything about your life': Glenn Beck goes after Mayor Bloomberg during NRA speech as kids take aim

Two 10-year-olds took aim with air pistols, an 11-year-old gawked at a semi-automatic weapon and a 3-year-old soaked up applause for being a National Rifle Association member.

Father of Iowa teen accused of murdering his mother thought ‘I killed Mom’ text was a joke

William Crooks, 41, testified on Friday about a text he received from his son on March 24, 2012 that said "Dad this is Noah. I killed Mom accidentally. I regret it. Come home now please."

NRA head LaPierre tells members to 'never surrender our guns'

The public face of the National Rifle Association implored members Saturday to never give up their weapons in the wake of recent gun control efforts in Congress.

Man swallowed by hungry, hungry hippo lives to tell the tale

He was swallowed whole by a hippopotamus — and lived to tell the tale. The hippo attack, on the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe, happened 17 years ago, but Paul Templer this week recounted the tale to The Guardian. “There was no transition at all, no sense of approaching danger,” he recalled of the mauling.

'Revenge-porn victim' breaks silence in aftermath of viral nude photos she says were posted by ex

Once a victim of an online tormentor, Florida PhD student Holly Jacobs is now speaking out over her ordeal. Years ago, she had been horrified to see nude images of her popping up on the internet.

Two bodies found at site of U.S. plane crash in Kyrgyzstan

The KC-135 took off from the U.S. military transit center at Manas airport, which U.S. forces maintain for operations in Afghanistan, and exploded in midair. A third person on board was still unaccounted for.

All shook up! Cop chasing crook on Elvis Presley Blvd. ends up smashing car into pole — SEE IT

Officer Jonathon Bond was chasing a non-seatbelt-wearing suspect on Elvis Presley Blvd. in Memphis on Monday when he clipped a guy wire and sent the vehicle flying.

Jodi Arias murder trial goes to jury after weeks of testimony

The murder case against Jodi Arias in the death of her onetime boyfriend has gone to the jury, which is weighing weeks of evidence and the defendant’s ever-changing version of events. After closing arguments, the panel deliberated for just about an hour Friday before concluding for the day.

Soulful Justin slays intimate crowd

More than 700 killed in Iraq in April the highest monthly death toll since June 2008

Iraq has grown more volatile as the civil war in neighboring Syria strains fragile relations between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims. Tensions are at their highest since U.S. troops pulled out in December 2011.

Hamill: Staten Island man pledges life to Jesus, helping others after Sandy damage

Hurricane Sandy destroyed his home, his van and his business. But Aiman Youssef, 43, is still thankful.

How should U.S. respond to war in Syria? Democrats, Republicans disagree

The civil war in Syria is bleeding over into U.S. politics, as lawmakers continue to bicker over how Washington should respond to ongoing violence in the war-torn country.

HEARTLESS fundraisers shut down after scamming $10 million from breast cancer charity donors

A judge has ordered closed a fundraising firm that duped donors into giving to a sham Long Island breast cancer charity.

We have Orb-it! 5-1 favorite wins Kentucky Derby in thrilling finish at muddy Churchill Downs

Orb surged among bettors and used a late surge to win the 139th Kentucky Derby.

No room for a terrorist: Burial ground for Tamerlan Tsarnaev not easy to find

Four cemeteries in three states have refused to accept the battered corpse of dead Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev, said the Massachusetts funeral director tasked with finding his final resting place.

EXCLUSIVE: NYCHA's solution to major repair backlog: CANCEL them at rate of 58G per month!

The City Housing Authority apparently has found an effective way to draw down its huge backlog of 470,000 apartment repair requests — throw them out.

Quacks! Child accused of cheating in national art contest -- Did she? You decide

A 6-year-old girl from Burbank, S.D., was reinstated as the winner of a national duck stamp competition on Thursday. Even though her oil painting of a canvasback duck won the 2013 Federal Junior Duck Stamp contest on April 19, Madison Grimm was notified a week later that she had been disqualified.

NYC mayoral candidate John Liu: NYPD surveillance of Muslims is unconstitutional

City Controller John Liu called the NYPD’s surveillance of Muslims unconstitutional at a forum dedicated to Muslim and Arab American issues Sunday.

Cops talk suicidal would-be jumper down from top of Brooklyn Bridge tower

A despondent man was taken into custody after he climbed to the top of a Brooklyn Bridge tower and threatened to jump on Saturday, cops said.

Miracle recovery! Kitten doused in gasoline and set on fire makes amazing comeback — WATCH

Justin, a 5-week-old kitten who weighs just 1 pound, is making an inspiring recovery after being dumped on a Philadelphia street after a horrific attack.

What made him snap? Texas airport shooter had no prior record

Police are trying to learn what made a soft-spoken 29-year-old Texas man snap. At a news conference Friday morning, one day after Carnell Marcus Moore opened fire at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport before taking his own life, police said they were searching computers that belonged to the man.

Amanda Bynes tweets about odd nose job

Honey Boo Boo’s mom marries beau she met online

3-year-old boy fatally shoots himself in the face after finding gun in backpack of granny high on meth

Rachel Spry faces charges of manslaughter, misconduct involving weapons, possession of dangerous drugs after her grandson Darren Nez, died from a gunshot wound.

Five U.S. service members killed by roadside bomb in Afghanistan

Five U.S. service members were killed on Saturday by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, the latest deadly attack against international troops since the Taliban announced the start of their spring offensive this week.

Ruff justice! Dog saves blind owner from dual dangers

A guide dog for a legally blind Philadelphia woman chased away burglars in her home and helped her dial 911, also saving his 54-year-old owner from a potential gas explosion in her house after the would-be thieves turned on her gas stove.

Elderly man with a cane eyed in Miami-area crime wave — VIDEO

Surveillance footage shows an older man, holding a cane and appearing to be confused, near the entrance of a Coral Gables residential building. Cops think he used this ruse to gain entry.

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Orb hits Big Apple: Derby winner in NYC to prepare for Preakness

On Saturday, Orb lit up Churchill Downs with an electrifying win in the Kentucky Derby. On Sunday, the most famous 3-year-old thoroughbred in the world celebrated the victory with a trip to New York City.

Smith: Mayweather cementing boxing legacy

An hour after his thoroughly dominating performance against an outclassed Robert Guerrero at the MGM Grand on Saturday night, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was in a reflective mood.

Durant drains 2 late jumpers, leads OKC past Grizzlies

Kevin Durant scored 35 points and hit a pair of jumpers in the final minute to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 93-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Dynamic duo comes up big for Indiana

The Knicks fully expected size was going to matter more against Indiana than it had in the first round against Boston. The Pacers muscled their way to a plus-14 rebounding edge behind Pacer big men Roy Hibbert and David West.

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Woman who went missing for 11 years and declared dead now sits in Florida jail for ID theft, and family who hired her as a live-in housekeeper can't believe they were duped

Brenda Heist, who had been declared legally dead following a disappearing act 11 years ago, turned herself in Friday at the Alachua County jail in central Florida on an outstanding warrant stemming from ID theft.

Hip-hop producer AraabMuzik shot during attempted robbery

Hip-hop producer AraabMuzik was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday night after being shot in an attempted robbery. A representative for AraabMuzik, born Abraham Orellana, told the Associated Press on Thursday that the drum machine maestro is "alive and well" after the incident.

Ricin-tainted dust mask tests positive for suspect’s DNA

A dust mask that tested positive for ricin also contained DNA from a Mississippi man suspected of sending poison-laced letters to President Barack Obama and others, an FBI agent testified Thursday.

Obama 'OK' with decision to lower morning-after pill over-the-counter age to 15 amid firestorm over appeal

President Obama said Thursday he was comfortable with his administration's decision to allow over-the-counter purchases of a morning-after pill for anyone 15 and older.

As RiRi tours, Chris parties with his ex

Kim K fits growing baby bump into little black dress

ONIMOUS SIGN? Texas company to release blueprints online that could be used to make plastic guns with 3D printer, Schumer warns

The non-profit, Defense Distributed, announced last week it made a working plastic gun using a 3D printer - and said it plans to post the blueprints for “The Liberator” online this week.

SMUG SHOTS: Couple busted for having sex on the beach don't seem the least bit upset after arrest

Ward Powell, 53, told Palm Beach cops he ‘couldn't control himself’ after going skinny dipping and kissing with 34-year-old Tanya E Wheeler on Tuesday morning.

We are not alone! Ex-Congressmen agree: Aliens exist and have visited Earth in UFOs

After a five-day onslaught of testimony by paranormal lobbying group, ex-lawmakers are convinced aliens are out there.

No more lights out! Post-Sandy emergency plan: solar street lights, better 311

The next time a devastating hurricane bears down on New York, the city will have more evacuation zones, additional rescue boats and a backup phone system for nonemergency calls so people in crisis can get through to help.

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READY, SET ... MUD! Competitors race on mudbanks of river to raise money for charity

The annual Maldon Mud Race was held in Essex, England on May 5, 2013. Competitors race a muddy course over the bed of River Blackwater to raise money for charity.

CICADAS ARE COMING! Those noisy, oversized bugs are set to make Northeast return this month for first time since 1996

If you spent 17 years under the ground, you’d be screaming too. Cicadas — the mysterious insects known for their bizarre life cycle and noisy mating calls — are getting ready to make their first appearance in New York City since 1996.

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Confidenti@l: To bite or not to bite! Mike Tyson wants to play Shakespeare

To be or not to be. That is the question for Mike Tyson. Now that he’s wrapped his one-man show, “Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth,” the former heavyweight champion of the world is ready to knock out the Bard.

DAME SHAME! Helen Mirren tells drummers who interrupted her performance to ‘shut the f--k up’

All hail the drama queen! Dame Helen Mirren was spotted cursing up a storm in London after a gay pride parade chanced to pass outside the theater where she was performing. The Oscar-winning actress, dressed in character as the Queen of England, rushed out onto the street and screamed at the noisy crowd to “shut the f--k up.”

Are Kate and Prince William having a boy?

Rumor has it that Prince William may be having his very own Mini-Me. With just a few months to go before Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton gives birth to an heir to the throne, new gossip has started about the gender of the baby.

Lohan recounts laundry list of abused drugs

Ahead of her three-month rehab lockdown, Lindsay Lohan met Piers Morgan for the first time.

Lauryn Hill releases song ‘Neurotic Society’

It’s been 15 years since Lauryn Hill released her debut solo album, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” Since then she hasn’t been a huge presence in the music scene … until now. Hill, 37, released a new song “Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix)” on her Tumblr page Saturday and stayed true to her outspoken, candid delivery by referencing her dismay over our “toxic society.”

Reese sports police cap following arrest

Reese Witherspoon stepped out in Los Angeles making what appeared to be a fashion statement about her Atlanta arrest.

Lil Kim sued by ex-manager over $15M loss

Lil Kim is being sued by her former business manager who claims the rap diva botched several endorsement deals, reports TMZ. Andrew Ro says he signed a licensing deal with the Notorious KIM in August through his company, International Rock Star Corp.

PHOTOS: Pacers push Knicks around in Game 1

Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith were again inefficient and the Pacers big men Roy Hibbert and David West dominate both ends of the floor in a 102-95 victory.

‘Iron Man 3’ flies high with $175.3M at box office

Superhero sequel "Iron Man 3" rocketed to the top of U.S. and Canadian box office charts, kicking off Hollywood's summer movie season with $175.3 million in weekend ticket sales for the second-biggest film opening of all time.

Zach gets into character on ‘SNL’

Zach Galifianakis brought the funny back to “Saturday Night Live” May 4. With his comedic game face on, he didn’t have to say much to get the audience giggling. “Don’t get your hopes up,” he began. “Hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving.”

Network fires sportscaster who accidentally said hockey team had a ‘tremendous amount of sex’

A Chicago Blackhawks broadcaster's slip-up revealed her edgy video history — but does that warrant full out ejection?

Rihanna heats up sideline as Nets go cold in Game 7

Deron Williams scored 24 points as the Nets nearly overcame a 17-point halftime deficit, but Joakim Noah and the Bulls survive and advance with a 99-93 Game 7 win.

TLC — one of the biggest girl groups of the '90s — looks to make a come back with Mixtape Festival appearance and new album

Chilli Thomas — the “cool” part of the hit girl group TLC — is the first to admit it. “It’s been so long since we’ve been a group, people could easily have said, ‘Who cares?’,” Thomas says. “It might have been ‘whatever.’ But it's been so much love."

Knightley ties knot in intimate ceremony

Keira Knightley has said 'I do!' The stunning star married musician boyfriend James Righton in a very low-key ceremony in the South of France Saturday.

E!'s Twitter hacked: Bieber called 'gay'

Don’t Belieb a word of it. The Twitter account for E! Online was hacked Saturday.

See great moments of the 139th Kentucky Derby

Orb, with jockey Joel Rosario atop, won the race at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

Ex-Playmate flaunts post-baby bikini bod

A mere six weeks after giving birth to daughter Rainbow Aurora with boyfriend Pasquale Rotella, Holly Madison is back to her pre-baby bikini body.The reality star, 33, showed off her svelte figure in a sexy poolside shoot for Life & Style magazine, revealing that she had lost 30 pounds of the 40 she put on during pregnancy.

Evert slams Connors for suggesting in book she ended pregnancy for her career

Tennis legend Chris Evert has taken a swing at Jimmy Connors — grand-slamming her ex-fiancé for hinting that she had an abortion against his wishes.

My Fair Winona! Actress dishes on new thriller's challenges

For Winona Ryder, the challenge of playing the wife of a serial killer was all about what she wasn’t supposed to know.

PHOTOS: Wild fashions from the Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby: The crazy hats, wild fans and major celebrities of the 139th Run for the Roses.

'The Chin' daughter says he voiced his approval from beyond the grave of her same-sex marriage

The FBI might want to arrange for surveillance of a supernatural sort when the daughter of late Genovese crime family boss Vincent (The Chin) Gigante gets hitched to her longtime girlfriend later this month.

Actress files for divorce following secret marriage

"Suburgatory" actress Jane Levy is getting divorce, but nobody really knew she was married. According to TMZ, Levy, quietly wed relatively unknown actor Jaime Freitas in March 2011, but the union seemed to have gone sour by October of that year.

PHOTOS: Keira Knightley and James Righton tie the knot

From "The Bachelor" nuptials to TomKat's big day, check out the most memorable Hollywood weddings.

'Hot' Miley can't keep Maxim mag's secret

Whoops! Miley Cyrus had one sexy slip-up via Twitter. The 20-year-old star took to her social media to reveal that she has been crowned no. 1 on Maxim’s hot 100 list, blowing the lid on the mag’s annual list before they publicly announced it.

Workers at first free-standing hospice open up about calling

Tucked away beneath the shadowy trees of Lighthouse Hill, the Addeo Hospice Residence is New York City's first free-standing hospice home, providing a quiet oasis for the dying and those they are leaving behind.

PHOTOS: Orb rides to Kentucky Derby win

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

Kristen Stewart gets in fender-bender

Oops! Kristen Stewart found herself in a collision. The 23-year-old actress was involved in a minor fender-bender Friday in Los Angeles while out visiting a friend, a source told E! News.

Mutt-ical marijuana? Vet gives pot to pets in pain

Dr. Doug Kramer, who runs the Vet Guru animal center in Chatsworth, Calif., believes that THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, is just what the doctor ordered for pets in pain.

Plane with solar panels completes first leg of historic journey

No jet fuel? No problem. A solar-paneled airplane is catching some rays over the United States on its first coast-to-coast, clean-energy trip.

LiLo's lawyer worked 'all night' to smooth over drama

The “Mean Girls” star checked into California’s Betty Ford Center shortly before midnight Friday, barely making a court deadline after she bolted from another rehab early Thursday, sources confirmed to the Daily News.

World Naked Gardening Day is here — get digging

Participants ditched their clothes and planted some flowers to celebrate the 10th annual World Naked Gardening Day.

Did Yankee great Mickey Mantle use a corked bat?

An X-ray reveals cork in a baseball bat used by the Hall of Famer.

SEE IT! PETA not amused over Gov. Christie's squash

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie played superhero Friday to a visiting group of schoolchildren when he squashed a spider that wandered onto his desk.

Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman mourned

Heavy metal gods and rock stars are taking to Twitter to pay tribute to Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman, who died of liver failure Thursday following complications from a spider bite.

PHOTOS: The week in politics as Conan cracks wise with First Lady

Time to catch up on the week in politics! Relive the highlights with our favorite photos of the past seven days. In this week's edition, a young football hero visits the White House, Vice President Biden reaches out and Anthony Weiner passes the puck.

Author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' sues literary agent for stealing her royalties

Acclaimed writer Harper Lee, the 87-year-old author of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” filed a lawsuit against her literary agent Friday claiming he took advantage of her age and ill-health to steal her royalties.

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HEY GIRL! Ryan Gosling goes shirtless, boxes for 'Only God Forgives'

In a behind-the-scenes look at his upcoming movie, the actor shows off his moves while training for a fight scene.

'The Office' stars visit Scranton, Pa. for finale party

The actors who play Pam, Jim, Dwight and other beloved characters from the long-running NBC show "The Office" are visiting the northeastern Pennsylvania city that is home to their fictional firm ahead of the series finale this month.

SEE THEM: Gerbils take stage at annual pageant

Ever think your gerbil could do more in life than its cage in your living room will allow? Dozens of gerbils are scurrying to New England this weekend in the hopes of squeaking out a victory in an annual pageant held by the American Gerbil Society.

PHOTOS: See the best celeb pics of the week

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Sarah Jessica Parker: 'Sex and the City 3' movie 'would be wonderful'

The actress mused about the possibility of adding another installment to the adventures of Carrie Bradshaw & Co.

Charlie Sheen’s twin boys taken away from Brooke Mueller

Charlie Sheen's twin boys were taken out of custody of their mother, Brooke Mueller late Thursday night.Officials have reportedly deemed Mueller's home an "unsafe environment" for children, according to TMZ.

'Star Wars' fans: May the 4th Be With You!

You’d have to go back a long time ago (and a seeming galaxy far, far away) to find a better time to be a Star Wars fan. Saturday may be May 4 on most people’s calendars, but it’s better known as “May the Fourth Be With You” to Star Wars fans.

Jaime King, husband expecting first child

Jaime King, star of the CW show "Hart of Dixie," is pregnant with her first child. Us Weekly confirmed on Friday that the 34-year-old actress and her filmmaker husband Kyle Newman, 37, are expecting a baby later this year.

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2013 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest

Take a look at some of the most breathtaking images currently in submission in the 2013 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.

2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner

Celebrities turned out for the 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 27, 2013.

Chris Brown before he was famous

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

Aww! Cutest kids in Hollywood

In Hollywood, it seems celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts and mohawks the next. They may be pint-sized, but these celebrity offspring often steal the spotlight from their famous parents. Check out some of the cutest celebrity kids, from Perez Hilton's newborn son to supermodel Miranda Kerr's adorable son Flynn.

Jennifer Lawrence before she was famous

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 ...

They're the perfect match! Couple wears identical outfits for 30 years

For nearly three decades, Donald and Nancy Featherstone have worn the exact same outfit every single day.

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 ...

Awkward! Most hilarious engagement photos of all time

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

An nature photographer has captured the exact, deadly moment that a great grey owl zooms in on an unassuming mouse, gobbling it down for dinner ...

Awkward celebrity tan lines

From farmer's tans to bikini top lines, there's nothing white-hot about exposing your pale spots.

Beyonce's Mrs. Carter World Tour

Check out the racy ensembles Beyonce has donned while taking the stage for her Mrs. Carter World Tour.

Animals in sunglasses

Animals wearing stylish shades are sure to put a smile on your face ...

Forget something? Celebrities go braless

No bra, no problem! Check out which celebs we spotted going bra-free while out on the town.

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

The stars love their short shorts! See who isn't afraid to show a little leg ...

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

Forget the glitz and the glam of the red carpet -- these celebs are going full-on hippie chic at Coachella 2013 ...

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

Check out hilarious messages left by annoyed roommates looking to vent their frustrations in the most passive aggressive way possible ...

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.

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Vote for Melo denies LeBron unanimous MVP

LeBron James finished one vote shy of unanimously capturing the NBA's MVP award, with the lone dissenting vote going to Knicks star Carmelo Anthony.

Durant drains 2 late jumpers, leads OKC past Grizzlies

The Matchups: Knicks vs. Pacers

For everyone who likes ugly, grind-it-out playoff basketball, you've come to the right place, as the Pacers and Knicks resume an old postseason rivalry when they meet in the second round starting Sunday at the Garden. Here’s how we see the matchups.

The Matchups: Heat vs. Bulls

The defending champs and No.1-seeded Heat toyed with Milwaukee in sweeping the first round, but now square off against the team that pounded Miami in snapping its 27-game winning streak in March. Miami has had eight days off, allowing Dwyane Wade to get ample time to recover from his latest knee woes.

The Matchups: Spurs vs. Warriors

Since the playoffs started, with Russell Westbrook going down to a season-ending injury for No. 1 Oklahoma City and No. 3 Denver losing, the No. 2 Spurs look like the team to beat in the West. They swept the overmatched Lakers in the first round and have waited eight days to start the second round.

The Matchups: Thunder vs. Grizzlies

The No. 1 seeded Thunder went to the Finals last June with three stars and now they’re down to just one, Kevin Durant. It’s hard to imagine them getting past Memphis without Russell Westbrook, a victim of a season-ending freak knee injury during their first-round win over the Rockets.

The Score Hears: South Korean logo is 'risk-y business

The 2018 Winter Games are nearly five years away, giving the South Korean host city of PyeongChang plenty of time to reconsider the official emblem.

Predicting the Kentucky Derby: Who will win the Run for the Roses?

Somebody will make history when the gates open at 6:24 p.m. Saturday for the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby, and this is how Daily News racing expert Jerry Bossert thinks it will unfold.

Smith: After arrest, Guerrero differentiates himself from Plax

Robert Guerrero rolls his eyes in disbelief when informed that Floyd Mayweather, Jr. said he had never heard of him before Guerrero's last fight - a stunning upset of Andre Berto on Nov. 24.

Carmelo says La La should be upset over comment

Carmelo Anthony says his wife should "be upset" over Jordan Crawford allegedly making a derogatory comment about his celebrity spouse. "I would be upset too if I were her," Anthony said on Friday. "She always gets thrown into the mix of the Boston Celtics series.