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CASHING OUT? A-Rod hoping to 'retire' and still collect fat $114 million salary before MLB drug suspension hits: sources

According to sources close to the ongoing drama surrounding the star-crossed Yankee third baseman, Alex Rodriguez and his advisers are so concerned that Major League Baseball’s drug posse is quickly closing in on him that they have racheted up the timetable for him to return to game action. read full story »

SCHOOL SEX SHOCKER: Bronx teacher, 33, accused of having sex with 15-year-old pupil

Brian Kearins, who taught at Herbert H. Lehman High School, was arrested after the victim’s sister found a string of incriminating emails.

Critically ill Nelson Mandela now on life support as his health deteriorates further: reports

A critically ill Nelson Mandela has been placed on life support in South African hospital, according to reports. The health of the 94-year-old anti-apartheid hero, who has been fighting for life in a Pretoria hospital since June 8, continues to deteriorate, sources told CNN and South Africa’s Times newspaper.

Texas governor calls 2nd special session on abortion following marathon 13-hour filibuster

Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday called a second special session of the Texas Legislature to pass widespread abortion restrictions, after the first attempt by Republicans died overnight following a one-woman filibuster.

Turnabout: Snowden railed in 2009 secret leakers 'should be shot in the balls'

Just four years ago, while working as a CIA technician in Geneva, Switzerland, Snowden ripped The New York Times for publishing leaked secret information.

Texas State Senator Wendy Davis in pink shoes becomes rising Democratic star after filibuster

WASHINGTON — An obscure Democratic state senator in pink running shoes became an overnight political sensation — and energized both sides of the abortion debate — with a marathon one-woman filibuster in Texas.

Patriots star accused of murder packed heat back in 2009

Lupica: If A-Rod needs to shut up, so does Cashman

When you first saw the headline over on the side of the Atlantic where hardly anybody cares about Alex Rodriguez or about the Yankees, the one about Brian Cashman telling Rodriguez to shut up, you immediately wondered what Rodriguez could have possibly said to make Cashman sound like Boss Cash.

Ronell Wilson associate says cop killer 'popped' detectives

Those were the chilling words of cop killer Ronell Wilson shortly after the 2003 execution-style murders of undercover NYPD Detectives James Nemorin and Rodney Andrews, a gang associate testified Wednesday.

Nearly a dozen Florida police officers ensnared in massive sex scandal after investigation

Cops and high-ranking officers at the Lakeland Police Department had sex or engaged in sexual behavior — some of it forced — with a female employee over the past seven years, an investigation found.

Edith Windsor wins ‘everything we hoped for’

For Edith Windsor, love meant never giving up. The 84-year-old Manhattan woman at the center of Wednesday’s historic U.S. Supreme Court ruling expanding gay rights cried when the decision came down. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS FOR EDITH WINDSOR, love meant never giving up.

EXCLUSIVE: Hasidic ex-cop fired by NYPD over beard to argue in court to get his job back

A Hasidic NYPD recruit fired for refusing on religious grounds to trim his beard will fight for his job in court, his lawyer said. Fishel Litzman will Thursday in Manhattan federal court as his lawyer, a legal heavyweight experienced in religious rights cases, argues for the former cop’s full reinstatement to the NYPD.

City Council passes 2 bills to rein in the NYPD's use of stop and frisk

Defying Mayor Bloomberg and his top cop, Raymond Kelly, the City Council was set to pass two bills Wednesday night to rein in the NYPD’s use of stop and frisk.

HISTORY IS MADE AT THE SUPREME COURT: Justices strike down Defense of Marriage Act that denied federal benefits to gay couples in 5-4 ruling and also clear way for same-sex marriage in Calif.

In a landmark victory for gay rights, the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a key provision of the federal law that denies same-sex marriage partners the same federal benefits heterosexual couples enjoy.

Teen with HIV reveals how her small town shunned her and how she once had a 'no AIDS at this school' note stuck to her locker

Paige Rawl, now 18, has broken a six-year silence to talk about how her diagnosis — at age 12 — saw her shunned by school friends and abused in the street.

EMPIRE $TATE! Mystery bidder offers $2.1 billion for building

A mystery Middle Eastern bidder has offered $2.1 billion for the Empire State Building, topping a $2 billion bid by a part-owner of the Woolworth Building. Both of the colossal bids are cash offers and the flush Middle Eastern group is prepared to wage a bidding war, a New York real estate executive working with the bidder told the Daily News.

Joe Lhota slams Anthony Weiner in fund-raising appeal

Anthony Weiner's free ride is over. For weeks, rival mayoral candidates have mostly avoided bashing Weiner for the sexting scandal that forced him to resign from Congress two years ago.

He had a stroke in N.J. and woke up in POLAND! Undocumented immigrant who had lived in U.S. for 30 years deported by hospital

Wladyslaw Haniszewski — an uninsured and undocumented immigrant who had lived in the U.S. for about 30 years — fell unconscious after a stroke in the U.S. and woke up back in Poland.

3-D printers go mainstream as retailers ramp up push to customers ... but is the asking price too high?

While 3-D printing has been around for almost three decades, it has failed to catch on as a practical appliance in the home, partly because of its exorbitant cost.

Teen girl mysteriously vanishes from ex-boyfriend's house just an hour after fire breaks out in home

"If somebody's got her, please bring her back to us," Brookelyn Farthing's mother sobbed from her Lexington, Ky., home.

Lillo Brancato Jr. mourns Gandolfini from prison

Killer of promising Manhattan hoops teen gets up to life in prison

A Manhattan judge ripped remorseless Harlem man Tyshawn Brockington and tossed him in prison for 25 years to life for the "incredibly tragic" slaying of a beloved, nationally ranked hoops star in 2011.

SHE'S HEALING: Cleveland kidnapping victim Amanda Berry pictured visiting family in Tennessee

New photographs have emerged of the 27-year-old Cleveland woman visiting her family in Tennessee over Father's Day after allegedly being held against her will by kidnap creep Ariel Castro.

Boy assaulted at NYC Seaport

A 12-year-old boy was sexually assaulted Tuesday night inside a public bathroom stall while on a shopping trip with his grandmother at the South Street Seaport in New York City, cops said.

Marine’s conviction for Iraq cop killing tossed

The military’s highest court overturned a murder conviction Wednesday against a Camp Pendleton Marine in one of the most significant cases against American troops from the Iraq war. The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces threw out the conviction of Sgt. Lawrence Hutchins III of Plymouth, Mass., who has served about half of his 11-year sentence.

Browns rookie LB charged with attempted murder for allegedly punching man outside club

Ausar Walcott turned himself in to Passaic police Tuesday after he was identified as a suspect in the incident that happened around 3 a.m.

President Obama joins Instagram ahead of African vacation

President Obama is going hipster, his office uploaded their first Instagram shot Wednesday. The White House posting, which was beautified with an antique filter, shows the Obama family flying away from the Executive Mansion aboard Marine One.

Sanchez makes another 'butt fumble' in wild viral video

Young woman weeps 'tears of blood' and suffers from 'indescribable' pain — WATCH her story

Yaritza Oliva, 20, says she started weeping bloody tears about a month ago, and doctors in her hometown of Purranque have not been able to help.

Apple’s Steve Wozniak pro-Snowden, sour on NSA

Add a Silicon Valley legend to the list of Edward Snowden’s supporters. Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak, who invented the Apple I and II computers, told the Daily News on Tuesday that Snowden’s leaks regarding the National Security Agency’s surveillance capabilities show that freedom in the U.S. is “just a joke."

'WE'VE BEEN THERE DONE THAT': Houston tries rehab instead of jail for city's prostitutes

Tricia Chambers began her life heavily dependent on heroin and methadone. From there, she was peddled into child pornography, and by 9 she had a full-fledged career in prostitution, alongside her mother.

WHO'S A WEINER NOW? Anthony atop the latest NYC mayoral poll

A stunning new poll shows that Anthony Weiner has upended the mayor’s race, pulling ahead of all other candidates just a month after entering the campaign.

Walking the plank: Embattled Carnival Corp. CEO steps down after 34 years at the helm

Arison, 63, is stepping down as chief executive officer after 34 years, though he’ll remain as chairman, Carnival said on Tuesday.

Porn, wine, diet pills, romance novels … your tax dollars hard at work: IRS slammed for workers' credit card abuse

Poor oversight by the Internal Revenue Service allowed workers to use agency credit cards to buy wine for an expensive luncheon and dorky swag for managers’ meetings.

Gay man killed wife 'he was no longer in love with' for insurance money: prosecutors

A Chicago man is currently on trial for allegedly murdering his wife for insurance money after realizing he was no longer in love with her because he was gay.

Woman's breast implant explodes while she lay on her stomach playing iPhone game for 4 hours

Doctors think the poor quality of the fake boob, combined with the pressure placed on them for such a long time, caused it to rupture.

New mobile app Lulu lets women rate their men friends (and exes) in areas like sex and appearance

If he tells you he’s great in the sack, why not consult with some previous customers and see if they were, well, satisfied.

NYC couple stays together despite shooting

A Brooklyn couple wouldn’t let that time when she shot him in the face get in the way of love. The two can now rekindle their romance after the gunwoman was cleared Wednesday of the most serious charge against her.

UFT president responds to Walcott’s sex predator blame

Teachers Union President Michael Mulgrew on Wednesday ripped the city’s claim that special job protections keep predatory instructors inside classrooms — saying they should only get booted if an arbitrator says so.

Touro College files suit over ‘anti-Semitic’ elevator

What started as a dispute over an elevator has evolved into a civil rights battle between students and tenants. Touro College had planned to make one of two elevators at its upper West Side apartment building a “Shabbat” elevator that would automatically stop at every floor in the six story building from sunset on Friday until sunset on Saturday, as a way to circumvent the Orthodox law barring observers from operating electric switches on Shabbat.

Which Hollywood dude looks like a lady?

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg channels Lee Harvey Oswald's wife

Pranksters don pigeon heads to trick Google Street View

Hilarious pictures of the men and women — donning fake bird heads — have appeared on the Web giant's mapping outlet.

WATCH as hysterical airline passenger gets dragged off flight after she refuses to put away her cell phone

Lindsay Capri Bien-Aime, 21, unleashed a foul-mouthed tirade on agents and attendants in front of her toddler son after they tried to escort her off the plane at Fort Lauderdale airport.

Man recalls the frightening moment he realized he was eating himself to death

Philip Hamrick, 60, lost half his body weight by cutting calories and "eating smart."

Cops hunt for home invasion maniac who mercilessly beat woman as attack has neighbors in fear

The woman's 3-year-old daughter sat on the couch during the ordeal, helpless as her mother suffered a vicious beating at the hands of the 5-foot-11, 210-pound suspect.

Naked, screaming Ohio man tears off own penis after taking hallucinogenic mushrooms

The unnamed Columbus man was found covered in blood and screaming outside a middle school in Ypsilanti Township, Mich. at 1 a.m. last Tuesday morning.

SEE IT: Bikini-clad thief caught on camera raiding two Houston homes

Home security footage shows the brazen bandit pulling up to a Kings Lake Estate home in a yellow convertible Mustang.

Federal official is evasive as he is pressed by Sen. Rand Paul on whether the government has given communities money to buy surveillance drones

WASHINGTON — If it buzzes like a drone… Questioned Tuesday on whether Uncle Sam has given local communities money to buy surveillance drones, a top Department of Homeland Security official showed off his own evasive maneuvers.

Two NYC sanitation workers who shared $10 tip slapped with $2,000 fines for violating rules

The city’s Conflict of Interest Board handed down the punishment against Robert Bracone, a municipal sanitation worker for 26 years, and Rene Torres, a 23-year veteran of the Sanitation Department.

Can you tell me how to get to the unemployment line? Sesame Street Workshop cuts 10% of workforce

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind the beloved public television show “Sesame Street,” will give the boot to 10% of its staffers as part of an overhaul on Monday, the Daily News has learned.

‘Killer Nanny’ jailhouse interview with the Daily News could undermine insanity defense

The "killer nanny" opened a can of worms when she opened her mouth to speak with the Daily News. A Manhattan prosecutor suggested Tuesday that suspect Yoselyn Ortega revealed a firm grasp of her legal situation by cutting short an exclusive jailhouse interview with a News reporter.

Film criticizes war on drugs, gives how-to on dealing

Drug-dealing is like any business: There’s risk, there’s reward, and now there’s a how-to guide for those eager to get rich or die trying.

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Yuri in lineup for MLB grilling

Major League Baseball’s lawyers can question Yuri Sucart — the cousin Alex Rodriguez said helped him procure steroids — about the anti-aging clinic at the heart of baseball’s latest doping scandal, a Florida circuit court judge ruled on Wednesday.

Nash: Lakers 'love' Dwight, want him back next season

He didn't exactly hang a billboard on Canal Street, but Steve Nash made it sound like he'd like to have Dwight Howard back in purple and gold next season. The Lakers point guard, in New York for his annual Showdown in Chinatown charity soccer event, said Thursday that the Lakers “love” Howard.

Collins would juggle Mets rotation if Harvey gets All-Star start

Terry Collins said Wednesday that should Matt Harvey get the nod as the starter for the All-Star Game, he would juggle the pitcher’s schedule to accommodate it. Harvey is currently lined up to pitch July 14 in Pittsburgh, two days before the All-Star Game, but with a Mets off day on the 11th, Collins could move him to the 13th.

Bondy: Slippery fall for Sharapova

Others had toppled on this very spot Wednesday, on the slick, pitted grass behind the baseline on Court 2. All over the grounds, half a dozen players were injured and pulled out of the tournament. The women had griped about conditions. The men had kept their mouths shut, for some reason.

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UBS fined $13 million in money laundering fraud

The French banking regulator, ACP, said Wednesday that UBS France was warned by autumn 2007 about inadequate procedures and did nothing for 18 months.

Long Island teen pleads guilty to trying to join Al Qaeda

Justin Kaliebe, a U.S. citizen, was arrested in January at Kennedy Airport as he was about to board a flight to Oman.

2 sisters, 1 stop: DUI switcheroo fails to fool cops

Steffany Miranda, 18, and her older sister Vanessa, 24, allegedly tried trading seats after being pulled over, but since both had been behind the wheel, both were arrested.

Hero grandpa recalls instant he took a bullet shielding grandson, 7

When abrupt gunfire poured out across a 67-year-old grandfather's front yard he was given just seconds' time to shield his unsuspecting 7-year-old grandson from its path. Collapsing on the ground with his little boy safely behind him, Willie Ware fought back the bullet's horrific pain searing through his leg but all the while knowing his grandson was OK.

The moment President Obama called Prop 8 Plaintiffs from Air Force One after historic DOMA ruling

President Obama still managed to take part in the D.C. celebrations after the DOMA ruling, even though he received word of the Supreme Court decision from Air Force One as he flew to Senegal.

Texas state senator stands for 13 HOURS in pink sneakers and takes no bathroom breaks to defeat abortion bill

Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth spent most of the day staging an old-fashioned filibuster, attracting wide support, including a mention from President Barack Obama's campaign Twitter account.

Texas executes 500th inmate since 1982

Texas marked a solemn moment in criminal justice Wednesday evening, executing its 500th inmate since it resumed carrying out capital punishment in 1982. Kimberly McCarthy, who was put to death for the murder of her 71-year-old neighbor, was also the first woman executed in the U.S. in nearly three years.

Choked-up Paula Deen defends herself against N-word scandal

"I have never in my life intentionally said anything hurtful or unkind," Deen told Lauer in a live interview widely seen as an attempt to quell the firestorm of criticism she has received over her admission in a bias lawsuit deposition that she had used the N-word.

HOMECOOKED DEAL: Wal-Mart dumps Paula Deen

WATCH: Drunken passenger punches United Airlines pilot

That’s not how you earn frequent flyer miles. A Philadelphia man instead won a one-way ticket to jail after, police say, he assaulted his plane’s pilot following a drunken rant during a flight delay.

Harlem teens wins national Shakespeare acting award

Xavier Pacheco, 16, is the first New Yorker to win the nation’s largest competition for teen Bard fanatics — the English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition.

Texas Gov. calls 2nd special session on abortion

French mayor faces jail time for refusing to conduct gay couple’s wedding

Two men are suing the mayor of a French village for refusing to marry them, in the first reported legal action over same-sex marriage since it was legalized in May amid strong, sometimes violent opposition.

WATCH as gorilla gets even with taunting kids shouting 'you're ugly'

Some Texas schoolkids visiting the zoo’s monkey house got a haunted-house-style scare after they japed at an ape who japed right back.

Bully continues to torment teen with Tourette syndrome who killed himself with sick comment on obituary page

Driven to take his own life by years of constant teasing, the 17-year-old's obituary condolence page was hijacked by a mean-spirited peer who couldn't resist getting in one last jab.

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Smartphones help U.S. workers stay productive during vacation

More than half of U.S. workers would prefer a root canal than to work during vacation, but they cave in to bosses' demands by using mobile technology on their down time, a new Harris poll showed.

Relive the history of the gay rights movement in New York City which began at the Stonewall Inn in 1969

The beginning of the modern gay rights movement began at New York City's Stonewall Inn in 1969. Relive the history of the gay rights movement in New York City ...

Hamptons website Dan’s Papers hacked: cops

A Long Island-based web designer was charged with hacking into the website of the popular Hamptons publication Dan's Papers rendering it invisible to Internet search engines for days, authorities said Wednesday.

Most persuasive word in meetings? 'Yeah,' study says

A four-letter word may be the trick to quicker and more efficient meetings. New research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management showed that the saying "yeah" increased the likelihood that coworkers would approve of your suggestion.

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Nation celebrates historic Supreme Court ruling on DOMA

The Supreme Court ruled on June 26, 2013 to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act. The court ruled that legally married same-sex couples should get the same federal benefits as heterosexual couples. Supporters around the nation took to the streets to show their support for the historic Supreme Court ruling ...

Kate Moss looks worse for wear after night out

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 ...

SEE IT: News interns make mad dash from Supreme Court

Wednesday was a landmark day for the toppling of the controversial Defense of Marriage Act, but it was also a big day for broadcast interns, who were charged with another important task — transporting the Supreme Court’s decision to the hands of network anchors ahead of the competition.

Jets QB makes another 'butt fumble' in wild viral video

The 26-year-old New York Jets quarterback seems to really be enjoying the off-season as he has found himself faced with his second "butt fumble" of the year in an online video gone viral of him dancing bare-bottomed with two scantily clad girls in Napa Valley, Calif.

Laverne and Shirley actresses reunite for sitcom episode

The girlfriends of today are reuniting the girlfriends of yesteryear. Laverne and Shirley, one of the great sitcom buddy teams of the 1970s, are doing a guest appearance together on the new Nickelodeon sitcom "Sam & Cat."

Devo drummer Alan Myers dead at 51 of brain cancer

Alan Myers, whose quirky and askew drumming goosed the hits of Devo, died of brain cancer Monday, it was announced Wednesday.

Johnny Depp related to first slave to sue for freedom

Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer fight for justice in their upcoming film, "The Lone Ranger," but their ancestors did it for real. Genealogy research website Ancestry.com revealed Wednesday the two actors descend from historic American freedom fighters.

Kris Jenner defends baby North West’s name on 'The View'

Kris Jenner is standing behind baby Kimye's name. The grandmother of the most talked about newborn appeared on Wednesday's episode of "The View" and defended her daughter Kim Kardashian and Kanye West 's decision to call their daughter North West.

Disgraced athletes in trouble with the law

The News looks back at some of the most famous sports stars who've had run-ins with the boys in blue.

Paula Deen gets support from fans, but loses Wal-Mart deal

Two major corporate partners abandoned Paula Deen Wednesday - but her fans seems to be sticking with the beleaguered TV chef like cholesterol to clogged arteries.

Stacey Dash faces backlash over Paula Deen support

After offering her support to beleaguered celebrity chef Paula Deen, actress Stacey Dash, 46, became a target of Twitter ire on Tuesday.

Bieber’s rumored gal pal is ‘still married,’ says her mother-in-law

Is Justin Bieber's latest love interest is still married? The 19-year-old pop singer was spotted canoodling with 22-year-old model and waitress Jordan Ozuna at an indoor skydiving venue in Las Vegas last week.

Tableware color influences food taste: study

British hospitals use red trays in a program to combat malnutrition, but may have chosen the worst possible color, according to a study Wednesday linking the tinge of tableware to food enjoyment.

Fireworks sent 5,000 to ER in June and July last year: report

There are no safe fireworks -- and the 30 days around July 4 are prime time for fireworks injuries, according to a new government report. Over 5,000 people across the U.S. landed in the emergency room due to firework-induced injuries between June 22 and July 22 last year

THEY'VE STILL GOT JUICE! Bravo’s 'Real Housewives of Orange County' airs its 100th episode — catfight free

One of the toughest broads on television turned a hundred this week.

Melissa Etheridge, Linda Wallem engaged

The singer announced that she and her longtime girlfriend would marry after the Supreme Court struck down DOMA.

PHOTOS: Nation celebrates historic Supreme Court ruling on DOMA

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to strike down historic law.

'F--- me!' Fox reporter gets profane on air

Dropping an F-bomb on air can get you fired - but what if you did it twice in two seconds?

PHOTO EXCLU: Family of James Gandolfini visits HBO office

Sisters Leta Gandolfini and Johanna Antonacci stopped by the offices.

Kristen Bell proposes to Dax Shepard to celebrate DOMA ruling

The "Veronica Mars" actress, 32, re-proposed to her fiancé of four years.

WATCH: Mark Sanchez flashes bare backside

The New York Jets quarterback along with his backside seem to really be enjoying the off-season.

Cameron Diaz and Kate Upton take New York

It's the blond leading the blond as the beauties light up the SoHo set of their upcoming comedy.

Halle Berry describes daughter's fear of paparazzi in testimony

Berry appeared at the California Capitol on Tuesday to testify for a bill.

Review: 'White House Down' echoes countless disaster flicks

Every clunky blockbuster cliché is in this thriller.

More than half of U.S. parents use gadgets to babysit their kids: study

If you've used an iPad to keep your child busy, you are not alone.

PHOTOS: Heidi Klum removes Seal tattoo

Relationships come and go, but tattoos are forever.

I'm not a racist! Gosselin responds to 'slanted' eye pic controversy

The 36-year-old mother wore a plastic Geisha wig and pulling back the skin around her eyes in a photo.

One Direction teases 'Best Song Ever' in new movie trailer

The adored UK boy band has released a brand new trailer for "This Is Us."

Can Paula Deen bounce back from racism scandal?

Confidenti@l's own Marianne Garvey dishes on VH1's "The Gossip Table."

Broadway to dim its marquees for James Gandolfini

Theater marquees along the Great White Way will go dark for one minute Wednesday.

Kim sets baby booby trap for friends with fake pix

Kim Kardashian apparently played a trust game with her friend.

Bye bonfires and crafts: Coding camps for kids rise in popularity

Today's kids are learning the art of coding and creating video games.

Alyssa Milano stuns on Maxim cover

Milano shows who's the boss on the cover of Maxim magazine's July/August issue.

CNN brings back political debate show ‘Crossfire'

The show will return this fall with Newt Gingrich, S.E. Cupp, Stephanie Cutter and Van Jones.

PHOTOS: Dita Von Teese flaunts her figure

Check out celebs who let out their inner bad girls in some seriously sexy photo shoots.

Confidenti@l: Katy Perry, John Mayer get close at Friars Club Gala

The on-off couple were very much 'on' at the benefit.

PHOTOS: NeNe Leakes remarries ex-husband

Leakes and Gregg Leakes exchanged vows in a lavish $1.8M ceremony.

Bottoms up! 'Downton Abbey' gets its own wine

Fans can now watch the shows while sipping on a wine inspired by the British period drama.

Texas cheerleader hauls in 72-pound catfish ... with her bare hands!

Marching on stage in a pink tank-top and cowboy boots with a massive catfish wriggling over her shoulder, Lucy Millsap of Lake Tawakoni, Texas, turned more than a few heads.

PHOTOS: Does Snooki have a permit for her guns?

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Kristen Stewart: James Gandolfini's death 'gutted me'

Former "Twilight" star Kristen Stewart added her fond recollection of James Gandolfini to the many tributes celebrities have offered to the late actor. The actress, 23, starred with Gandolfini in the 2010 indie flick "Welcome to the Rileys," and opened up on Tuesday about his unexpected death.

Brandi Glanville ‘far from a lady,’ says talk show host John Kerwin

Brandi Glanville is rarely rendered speechless. Yet after TV talk show host John Kerwin revealed details of their hot date, including how the former reality star has an STD, Glanville, 40, has remained tight lipped.

WATCH: 'The Counselor' trailer debuts

"If your definition of a friend is someone who will die for you, you don't have any friends." That's the ominous line, spoken by Brad Pitt, that opens the first teaser for the Ridley Scott-directed Cormac McCarthy-penned "The Counselor."

How to avoid health hazards at the beach

Every year, millions of Americans flock to the beach as a fun, low-cost way to escape the summer heat for a few hours or a long weekend. Though the seaside undeniably offers its share of escapist pleasures, it also plays host to some unique dangers of its own.

LIFE magazine capture life in Europe before and after the historic D-Day invasion in 1944

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Jason Statham has to be transported home after night of boozing

“He was drunk as f— and hitting on the girls,” according to one source.

HOLDING COURT: Check out the hottest tennis players on the planet

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Paula Deen's sons: She's not a racist

Paula Deen's son Bobby Deen is staunchly shooting down accusations that his mother is a racist, calling it "character assassination." Speaking to CNN, Bobby Deen, 43, said the allegations brought against the disgraced television chef are undeniably false.

‘Groomzillas’ on the rise as men take active role in wedding planning: survey

The annual David's Bridal "What's On Brides' Minds" survey revealed that 83% of grooms are now taking a hands-on approach to wedding-related decision making, setting the stage for the rise of another breed of nuptial-planning perfectionist — the Groomzilla.

Chris Brown slapped with hit-and-run charge

Chris Brown has another hit on his hands.The R&B singer has been charged with a criminal hit-and-run after failing to give proper information when he got into a minor accident in May, TMZ reports.

Kate Moss gets wild for Versace

Supermodel Kate Moss appears in a new Versace campaign shot by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott.

Paula Deen defended by Glenn Beck

Conservative firebrand Glenn Beck is stewing over the heat that's been turned up on TV chef Paula Deen. Beck took to his web show on Blaze.com Monday to denounce the uproar over the Southern sovereign of saturated fat’s admission of having used the n-word in the past.

Worst Room blog chronicles ads for most pitiful NYC living spaces

Beds in closets. Tents in the basement. Ceilings so low you can’t stand. On his quest for a new apartment, Ryan Nethery has seen it all. The 25-year-old freelance cinematographer chronicles New York’s lowliest living spaces with the Worst Room blog, a collection of appalling rooms for rent posted on Craigslist.

‘Under the Dome’ premiere draws 13.14 million viewers

The CBS show, about a small town mysteriously sealed inside a giant translucent dome, opened this summer to compete with cable original programming.

French actor Gerard Depardieu involved in car accident

French actor Gerard Depardieu was involved in a car accident in Moscow on Tuesday when a taxi rammed into a Mercedes carrying him in his adopted homeland of Russia, where he is filming a movie.

PHOTOS: Josh Hutcherson makes a scene with his co-star

Lights, camera, romance! Take a look at some of Hollywood's hottest couples on- and off-screen.

PHOTOS: 'Full House' star files for legal separation

Take a look at some of the shortest unions in Hollywood.

Mick Jagger rips President Obama on spy program

Mick Jagger isn’t satisfied with the President. The aging Rolling Stones frontman ripped Obama during a concert Monday night in Washington, blasting the commander-in-chief for the government’s recently disclosed surveillance programs.

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True crime: Actors who have played real-life killers on the big screen

Obsessive girlfriends, abusive husbands and serial killers all make for a solid and compelling Lifetime movie. But what makes a movie even better? When the story happened in real life. Check out these celebrities who've taken a turn as a real-life serial killer.

Stunning views from inside an airplane cockpit

The spectacular scapes that unfold in front of a plane are rarely seen, but one Dubai-based airline captain has invited the world into his office.

Lauren Hutton modeling shots from 1962

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Erin Brady wins Miss USA 2013

America has a new leading lady! Miss Connecticut Erin Brady was named Miss USA at the annual Miss USA 2013 pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 16, 2013.

Boring work day? Take a tour of the 'desk safari'

Sure, sometimes working in an office can feel more like you're working in a zoo, but the newest internet craze has taken a wild day at work to another level! These clever shots by office goofballs involve matching up a coworker's face with a wild animal's body.

Inside the Brooklynettes open auditions

The Brooklynettes held open auditions for their 2013-2014 dance team at LIU Brooklyn on June 15, 2013.

And you thought YOUR dad was embarrassing! Awkward Father's Day photos

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Famous fathers with their children

It's Father's Day and as is often the case, pictures speak louder than words — especially when relating a dad's love and pride for his children. Through the years, Daily News photographers have captured that special bond.

Miss USA beauty queens get naked for PETA

These celebs take off their clothes for a good cause - charity.

'Sandlot' stars reunite 20 years later

They grew up on screen, but sometimes fall off the map. See what your favorite pint-sized celebs look like as adults.

Uh-oh! Honey Boo Boo's mom hits the beach

We hate to burst your bubble, but even the rich and famous have body parts that should stay safely covered.

Ill grills: Celebrity teeth makeovers

They may look good now, but at one point, these celebrities weren't picture perfect when it came to their pearly whites.

Celebrity bridesmaids

The last thing any bride wants is to be upstaged on her big day, especially by an A-list friend! Check out which famous starlets have served as bridesmaids -- and even maids of honors -- at their best friends' nuptials.

Plastic People: Stars who overdo it with plastic surgery

These plastic surgery-loving stars are seemingly frozen in time. Take a look at Hollywood's most plastic people.

First look: Rob Lowe as JFK

Whether it's for the big screen's countless biopics or for a magazine spread, we bring you Tinseltown's most famous doppelgangers.

Tony Awards 2013: Best & worst dressed

Sure they can act, but can they dress well?! See what the stars wore on Broadway's biggest night, the Tony Awards, on June 9, 2013.

Rare views of New York City and Long Island from a seaplane

The Daily News took a trip on Whale Force One, a seaplane taking off in the water from the East River in Manhattan. Our destination was Sag Harbor to visit Watchcase, a new condominium built in an 1881 watch factory. Take a look at the breathtaking photos of the Big Apple and its surrounding islands from above.

Wackiest (and most delicious) donuts in America

Celebrate National Donut Day with the top 10 best fried dough treats in America ...

World Naked Bike Ride: Cyclists dare to bare for a cause

Nude cyclists took to the streets worldwide to partake in World Naked Bike Ride day on June 8, 2013.

Celebrities who've felt the wrath of Amanda Bynes

Several celebrities, "friends" and even family members have felt the wrath of Amanda Bynes lately. Using her Twitter account, Amanda Bynes has been targeting people and mainly calling them ugly. See who has felt her wrath ...

Inside Kim Kardashian's baby shower

Kim Kardashian celebrated impending motherhood with a star-studded baby shower in Beverly Hills on June 2, 2013.

CMT Music Awards 2013: Red carpet hits and misses

There was no shortage of glitz and glam as country music's biggest stars hit the red carpet at the 2013 CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on June 5, 2013.

Angelina Jolie makes first public appearance since double mastectomy

Making her first public appearance since revealing she underwent a preventative double mastectomy, Angelina Jolie took to the red carpet to attend Brad Pitt’s "World War Z" premiere at Leicester Square in London, England on June 2, 2013.

2013 CFDA Fashion Awards red carpet

As if the stars needed another reason to play dress-up! It was a fashion free-for-all at the annual CFDA Fashion Awards where designers, models, starlets and, yes, Hillary Clinton, joined forces to honor the best in the business ...

These stars know how to put on a show! Sexiest stage outfits of all time

Okay yes, they can sing, but when these stars take the stage no one's talking about their amazing set of pipes. From nude bodysuits to flame-shooting bras to latex getups so tight it's a wonder anyone can breathe let alone belt out a tune, check out the sexiest stage styles of all time ...

Stars who share the screen with their kids

Having parents in the movie business comes with many perks -- like nabbing a part in mom or dad's film! While some celeb kids merely enjoy making cameos with their famous parents, others have turned their moment in the spotlight into full-fledged careers. Check out the parents and kids who have shared screen time.

Boston Strong Benefit Concert: An Evening of Support and Celebration

Boston Strong: An Evening Of Support And Celebration included musical acts from Jimmy Buffet, Doug Flutie, James Taylor, Steven Tyler, Donnie Wahlberg, Steven Tyler, J. Geils Band, New Kids on the Block, Boston and Extreme at TD Garden on May 30, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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 ...

Sports

Hermann confident she can lead RU past scandal

Controversial new Rutgers athletic director Julie Hermann says she's the right person for the job in the wake of the abuse scandal that brought down her predecessor.

Kelly apologizes for Oregon sanctions

The NCAA has taken away a scholarship and placed Oregon’s football program on probation for three years for recruiting violations under previous coach Chip Kelly. The NCAA’s Division I Infractions Committee released a report on Wednesday that found Kelly and the university failed to monitor the program.

Lupica: Serena, the queen, plays like King James

She is Serena Williams, 32 in September, working on 32 wins in a row now in women’s tennis, which means she is to her sport what LeBron James is to his.

At Wimbledon, American men are endangered

It's a trick question, yet revealing at the same time: Who is the top-seeded American man at Wimbledon in the main singles draw? You might have guessed Sam Querrey, at No. 19, or John Isner, No. 21.

Women's U.S. Open: Steady as Lewis goes

She's not quite at the Phil Mickelson stage yet, but like the man who just missed at Merion, Stacy Lewis is missing something on her resume. Despite being higher than any American in the world rankings, Lewis is still seeking her first U.S. Women’s Open title. As the tournament comes to Sebonack Golf Club in the Hamptons this week, she feels she’s better equipped than ever to win one.

U.S. Open Insider: Tseng primed for win

Former World No. 1 Yani Tseng is another player chasing her first U.S. Open win. “I think it’s about time for me to win this tournament,” she said Tuesday. “This is my eighth U.S. Open, and I always feel really good here.”

UCLA wins College World Series in a sweep

UCLA finally can add baseball to its long list of national championships. The Bruins relied on pitching and defense to get them in position to win a title, and Tuesday night the offense finally showed up. Their 8-0 victory over Mississippi State gave them a two-game sweep in the College World Series finals.

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	Mike Piazza
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