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EXCLUSIVE: More victims and molesters cited in Horace Mann sex abuse cover-up — and reports reveal rampant pedophilia at the prestigious Bronx prep school began as early as 1962

There were 30 more victims, three times as many attackers and a deeper coverup of sex abuse at New York City’s Horace Mann School than officials — or anyone else — ever revealed, according to an advocacy group of former alumni. read full story »

EXCLUSIVE: Woman accusing grandma of trying to swindle her out of valuable real estate says her elder kin is a con woman who also falsely claims to be a Holocaust survivor

Contrary to her claim of having to flee Nazi Germany when she was a baby in 1939, Sarah Weinberg was actually born Marta Pedraza in Argentina in 1935 and raised there, her former son-in-law claims in court papers.

Stunning Manhattan executive mysteriously drowns while boating with husband near Montauk

Ninive Petrocelli’s lifeless body was discovered by a boater around 11:30 a.m., Suffolk County police said.

SEE IT Residents flee as Florida villa near Disney World partially collapses into sinkhole

A sinkhole caused a section of a central Florida resort villa to partially collapse early Monday, while another section of the villa was sinking, authorities said.

Missing 2-year-old boy found in 'good health' in Rhode Island after police nab possible suspects

The search for the boy, Isaiah Perez, began after two bodies were discovered about 5:20 a.m. at a home in Johnston, less than 10 miles from Providence.

Baby called Messiah forced by Texas judge to change name to mundane Martin

A judge in Tennessee changed a 7-month-old boy’s name to Martin from Messiah, saying the religious name was earned by one person and “that one person is Jesus Christ.”

Two Fla. cops accused in kinky traffic stop after women claim one of them was asked to punch officer in the groin

Two South Florida cops turned themselves in Thursday night for allegedly coercing two drunken women to perform sexual acts during a kinky traffic stop last year.

Tearful Lea Michele dedicates 'Teen' award to Cory Monteith

EXCLUSIVE Nassau County DA Kathleen Rice slams Anthony Weiner, Eliot Spitzer as ‘a joke’

The new head of the state district attorneys association has called the candidacies of fellow Democrats Anthony Weiner and Eliot Spitzer “a joke.”

SEE IT Missouri rodeo clown blasted after donning Obama mask in front of bucking bull

What a clown! The Missouri state fair has charged into a national controversy after a rodeo clown donned a President Obama mask and vowed that “this bull is going to get ya!”

Grandparents of abducted teen Hannah Anderson relieved as she's found safe; kidnapper killed in campsite shootout with cops

The grandparents of recovered 16-year-old Hannah Anderson revealed their shock that her captor was a close friend of her family. Hannah's grandmother says the teen will remain in the hospital "for a bit" as she recovers from her six-day hostage ordeal.

SNAKE EYES: Schoolteacher arrested, charged for playing dice outside of Brooklyn public housing building

A Brooklyn, N.Y., schoolteacher was busted Sunday for playing a game of dice in a New York City Housing Authority playground, police said.

From one ‘42’ to another: Mariano Rivera condemns vandals who scrawled racist graffiti on Jackie Robinson statue in Coney Island

“You cannot do that,” Yankee reliever Mariano Rivera said Sunday about the desecration of the statue of Jackie Robinson outside MCU Park last week.

Iowa Republican Rep. Steve King stands by controversial comments about illegal immigrants

Outspoken conservative Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) refused Sunday to back down from controversial remarks likening most illegal immigrants to drug smugglers, triggering a heated argument on a high-profile morning talk show.

Five soldiers slain in Yemen after U.S. embassies reopen across region

Suspected Al Qaeda gunmen killed five soldiers early Sunday in a southern province of Yemen, an official said, as U.S. embassies across the Muslim and Arab world reopened after the terror threat emanating from the region.

Veteran claims he and service dog were forced off Jersey Shore boardwalk by rude cop

No dogs allowed — not even service dogs. A U.S. Army veteran was kicked off a New Jersey boardwalk by a cop who allegedly doubted whether he needed a service dog.

TICK-ING TIME BOMB: Chuck Schumer asking for fed help to combat deadly tick-borne illness Powassan

Sen. Chuck Schumer called Sunday for federal help to combat tick-borne illnesses after the deadly Powassan virus was discovered upstate and in the Hudson Valley region close to the city.

Vice President Joe Biden plans Maine, Iowa fund-raisers as 2016 speculation continues

Vice President Joe Biden will head to Iowa next month to headline Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin’s steak fry fund-raiser, a key stop for aspiring presidential candidates.

Religious family survives being lost at sea after ill-fated attempt to leave the U.S.

Hannah Gastonguay and her family will fly back home Sunday after taking their two small children and her father-in-law and setting sail from San Diego for the tiny island nation of Kiribati in May.

EXCLUSIVE: Loved ones worried about bearded Angus T. Jones

DOUBLE PARK DRUG BUST: $75,000-worth of heroin found in illegally parked car in New York

Joancis Delacruz-Arias, 26, of Yonkers, was in the driver’s seat of a double-parked silver Nissan Altima on Sherman Ave. just after 8 p.m. on Saturday when another man tossed a large brown duffel bag into his trunk, cops said.

John Kerry likely to get curt reception during Colombia, Brazil trips after spy reports

“I don’t think this is going to be a warm ‘abrazo,’ ” said Michael Shifter, president of the Washington-based Inter-American Dialogue.

EXCLUSIVE: Silvermans to amicably divorce after meeting with Simon Cowell

Nelson Mandela is on the mend but is still critical and in the hospital

The country's former president has responded to treatment, but is not ready to leave a Pretoria hospital, where he was admitted June 8 with a lung infection.

Volcano victims in Indonesia ignored rumblings, officials say

Six people swept up and killed by hot lava from an erupting volcano in eastern Indonesia had refused to leave the area for safer ground when the mountain began rumbling last year, an official said Sunday, one day after the eruption.

DEADLY BREW: Liquor poisoning kills eight, leaves six in hospital in Pakistan

Pakistani police say at least eight people in the port city of Karachi have died after consuming homemade liquor.

Asiana Airlines offering passengers in deadly crash $10,000 EACH to cover medical expenses, travel

The amount is said to cover passengers' medical costs and transportation following the horrific incident last month that killed three middle school students on the tarmac of the San Francisco International Airport.

Jason Dufner clinches first major at PGA Championship; Tiger Woods finishes 4-over

Dufner bogeyed the final two holes Sunday for a 2-under 68 that was good enough to hold off the 2003 U.S. Open champion.

BUZZWORDS: Mexican immigrants using certain phrases — claiming 'credible fear' of cartels — to gain entry into U.S.

Are Mexican immigrants keying on buzzwords to talk their way across the border? Border Patrol agents and immigration experts say immigrants have learned the language of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to exploit a “loophole”in the barriers to entry.

'It was horrible. It was so, so painful': Transgender teen's SAVAGE murder by MOB prompts cries for change, tolerance in Jamaica

Dwayne Jones, 16, was beaten, stabbed, shot and run over by a car after attending a party dressed as a woman, and his family, who had abandoned him, would not claim the body.

Phosphoric acid from what appears to be a beauty product sickens two workers at Kennedy Airport

The two workers recovered quickly. At first, it was believed the package at the post office might have contained nerve gas.

NSA leaker Edward Snowden's father plans to visit him in Russia to talk him into coming home, assuming a fair trial awaits him

Edward Snowden’s father said he will go to Russia to talk the controversial National Security Agency leaker into coming home — but only if a fair trial awaits.

Two of three people reported missing found SAFE after mudslide sweeps through Colorado town, killing one

Authorities are still trying to determine what happened to an unidentified woman witnesses saw clinging to a tree during Friday night's mudslide.

In mass exodus from northern Africa to Europe, 250 migrants saved, 6 dead off Italy coast

The dead were among some 100 migrants whose 60-foot-long wooden fishing boat ran aground off Catania, Sicily, on Saturday. Similar rescues occurred elsewhere in Italy and in Spain.

EXCLUSIVE Achievement gap widens after city’s new standardized tests that result in sharp increase in failing grades

The harder state tests did more than cause two-thirds of city students to flunk — they also widened the achievement gap, according to new data obtained by the Daily News.

Off-duty NYPD cop arrested for driving wrong way on Long Island highway

State Police said Ronald Holmes, 48, of Elmont, was driving his Mazda MPV east on one of the Southern State Parkway’s westbound lanes at 1:45 a.m. when he slammed into oncoming vehicles.

Superheroes, Freedom Tower share spotlight in NY Comic Con poster

Mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn aims to raise the legal dropout age from 17 to 18

Kids would be legally barred from dropping out of high school until they turn 18 under a proposal announced Sunday by City Council Speaker Christine Quinn.

In ‘Breaking Bad,’ Walt, Jesse try to put the darkness behind them — SPOILER RECAP

Funeral held for cancer-stricken Pa. toddler who served as parents' best man in touching ceremony just before his death

In his short life, the 2-year-old Pennsylvania boy who died days after he served as best man at his parents' wedding touched the hearts of many people.

Conn. man stabbed to death trying to break up Bronx fight between two women

A Connecticut man was stabbed to death in the Bronx early Saturday morning after he stepped in the middle of a vicious fight between his ex-wife and another woman, police and neighbors said.

GONE TOO SOON: Hundreds mourn young boys killed by python during sleepover

Hundreds of people on Saturday mourned the two brothers who were killed by a python as they slept at a friend's house.

U.S., Afghanistan pen deal to allow foreign troops past 2014

The signing of the bilateral agreement has been stalled since June by Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

EXCLUSIVE: A-Rod's dirty secret! New York Yankees slugger sought performance help in hush-hush meet with reformed BALCO kingpin

Last spring, a year before Anthony Bosch catapulted into the center of Major League Baseball’s latest doping scandal, Alex Rodriguez secretly sought out the advice of the man at the heart of its first major steroid crisis: Victor Conte.

BREWING GUN BATTLE: Armed gun activists gather at Newtown Starbucks and others for national Second Amendment rally

Starbucks decided to close early after hearing about the planned rally, but that didn't stop the two sides of the gun control debate from butting heads just two miles away from Sandy Hook Elementary School.

N.J. Powerball jackpot winner had home flooded by Hurricane Sandy — now she has millions

Susan Nickel, whose home was flooded last year during Hurricane Sandy, won a share of the $448 jackpot when she played with 15 of her Ocean County Vehicle Maintenance Department co-workers.

Some joke...Maine governor makes quip about blowing up newspaper building

As Maine’s Gov. Paul LePage settled into the cockpit of a fighter jet simulator on Friday, he said, “I want to find the Press Herald building and blow it up.”

'Kick Ass' Chloe Grace Moretz back in action

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PGA Insider: Slouching Tiger takes cat nap

Tiger Woods looked like he was ready for a vacation Sunday and that’s what he plans to do. He’ll shut it down after running his winless streak in majors to 18. Wood spent a lot of time kneeding his back Sunday but downplayed it after the round.

Dufner clinches first major at PGA Championship

Jason Dufner has won his first major title with a two-stroke victory over Jim Furyk at the PGA Championship. Dufner bogeyed the final two holes Sunday for a 2-under 68 that was good enough to hold off the 2003 U.S. Open champion.

Harper: For Rodriguez and Yanks offense, long ball is A-Start

OK, so who thought Alex Rodriguez would represent the good news for the Yankees at the moment, a week into his comeback? More to the point, is that really a recipe for success, something that will fuel the type of late-season run this team will need to even have a shot at October baseball?

Lightning strikes as Bolt reclaims 100-meter title

Usain Bolt restored order to the world of sprinting. Reclaiming the 100-meter world championship gold he lost through a false start in South Korea two years ago, the Olympic champion again holds every major sprint title there is.

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'Dream 9' Bronx immigration activist released from federal custody after purposeful arrest

Marco Saavedra, 23, was one of the 'Dream 9' immigrants who has been in federal custody since July 22, after getting arrested on purpose for crossing from Mexico back into the U.S.

Sen. Gillibrand builds bridges with Republicans on military sexual assault bill, raises profile in Washington

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, a New York Democrat, stood with Republican Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) to support her overhaul of how the military handles sexual assault allegations.

THEY'LL WALK THE PLANK: Arizona pirate ship looted of treasure

Authorities in Arizona are on the lookout for numerous items that were stolen from a pirate ship in Prescott. Picaroons pillaged the ship, swiping pricey pirate paraphernalia including a small wooden box from Spain filled with old European coins, a turquoise and coral necklace valued at more than $400 and a couple ornate swords, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said.

‘DEEPLY TROUBLING’: U.S. slams Mexico’s decision to free notorious drug lord convicted of kidnapping, killing DEA agent

Mexican officials sparked outrage after they released a notorious drug lord convicted of killing a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent from prison.

SCHEMING SEX FIEND: The king of Ponzi, Bernie Madoff, presided over 'culture of sexual deviance,' suits claim

Those raunchy allegations resurfaced Friday as Madoff's former secretary Annette Bongiorno and four other Madoff Securities workers face trial for their roles in their boss' massive $65 billion scheme.

AGENDA, INTERRUPTED: Surveillance debate intrudes on Obama’s plan to push sweeping immigration reform

For Obama, August was supposed to be a month where he worked on sweeping immigration reform, gun control laws, and a deficit deal. Instead, the dialogue has been moved to surveillance and government spying.

‘ABHORRENT’: Four former Vanderbilt football players indicted for raping unconscious woman at campus dorm and taking photo of the brutal attack

Four former Vanderbilt football players have been indicted on five counts of aggravated rape each of an unconscious 21-year-old student at a campus dormitory in June.

Chest stop? Florida woman begs on street for breast implants

Christina Andrews said she’s been pocketing cash since she began walking along a busy Pensacola intersection holding a sign that simply reads: “Not homeless, need boobs.”

What retirement? Michael Jordan, 50, can still dunk

EXCLUSIVE: Julia Roberts' half-sister says she was driven to undergo gastric bypass surgery to drop from 300 lbs. because 'Pretty Woman' star 'teased her for years about her weight'

Speaking out for the first time, Nancy Motes says her star actress sibling has teased her for years — eventually pushing her to undergo surgery. “When I was in high school and she was an adult, she would just let me know that I was definitely overweight,” Motes, 37, said. “She would make it quite clear to me and in a not-so-nice a manner.”

Bradley Manning, WikiLeaks endangered entire Afghan villages: Navy commander

Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Donegan testified at Manning's sentencing hearing Friday that battlefield reports published by WikiLeaks put 'a significant number' of people who helped U.S. forces in danger.

Wife-beating charges dropped against Houston bank CEO accused of beating spouse in front of kids

Manuel Mehos, 58, was ebullient Friday after the Manhattan DA was not confident it could prove a case against him.

Albany, N.Y. strip club petitions wants Supreme Court to decide if it gets same tax benefits as Broadway theaters

An upstate New York strip club that wants the tax man to keep his hands to himself is taking its case to the highest court in the land.

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HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED: Take a look at New York City past and present through these mashups of historic News photos

Many of the places, stories and lives lived by New Yorkers who have come before us are still alive and well, but locked in photography archives. Check out these photos that blend places in New York City's past with their present ...

PICTURED: The young angels killed by plane that crashed into two Connecticut homes; ex-Microsoft exec and teen son who were visiting East Coast colleges also lost

The devastated mother of two girls killed when a small plane crashed into their Connecticut home bared her pain Saturday in a heartbreaking online message.

A MOTHER'S AGONY: Aaron Hernandez's murder rap sheds light on tragedy and perils of a family living on edge

Each morning, Terri Hernandez, a fit 54-year-old mother of two, awakes inside the yellow single-story, ranch-style house set back from the road at 189 Greystone Ave. Flowers dot the hillside landscaping as she backs out of her leafy driveway in a silver Nissan Juke marked with vanity license plates that read: HERNDZ.

WATERMELON YOU DOING? Parents of Chinese baby deck him out in 'seedy' fashion — all to keep him cool

Images of a toddler in China wearing watermelon shorts have been making the rounds on the Internet, and people all over the world have been taking a moment to appreciate the cute combination.

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Confidenti@l: Friends, family worried about disheveled Angus T. Jones

“Two and a Half Men” star Jones, who earned an estimated $6 million a year, is a shadow of himself.

EXCLUSIVE Silvermans expected to amicably divorce after Cowell meeting

The husband cuckolded by Simon Cowell expects to reach an amicable divorce agreement this week — days after a super-secret sitdown with the TV star, sources told Confidenti@l.

‘Breaking Bad’ recap: Walt, Jesse try to put the darkness behind them

SPOILER ALERT: Who had Hank busting Walt on opening night of the Final Eight episodes?

NY Comic Con unveils poster with superheroes and new WTC

The official DC Comics poster for the upcoming NYCC features a completed World Trade Center tower sharing top billing with Superman and Wonder Woman.

‘Elysium’ sci-fine at No. 1 box office spot

The dystopian thriller “Elysium” topped the weekend box office with $30.5 million, according to studio estimates.

Broadway press agent Shirley Herz dies at 87

The indefatigable press agent who became legendary in the New York theater community, died Sunday.

'Bridesmaids' revisited: How weddings ruin friendships

Tying the knot is tearing friendships apart.

PHOTOS Jason Dufner wins first Major at Oak Hill

The PGA champion finally cracked a smile, raised both arms and gave a slight pump of the fist, saving all that emotion for a big occasion.

Apple's latest iPhones to be unveiled Sept. 10

The new smartphone, possibly called the iPhone 5S, will be unveiled at a company event next month.

‘Breaking Bad’s’ top five greatest moments

Picking the greatest scenes in "Breaking Bad" is like trying to pick the greatest flavors of ice cream.

Katy Perry new single ‘Roar’ 'leaks' online

The wait is over for Katy Perry's first single from her upcoming new album, "Prism."

Exclusive: Oprah tells News why she was 'scared' over 'Butler'

Oprah Winfrey was scared. Unthinkable, right? Surely the woman who rose from impossible odds to become a media titan and industry unto herself even before she started the OWN network — and who last week was named a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient for, among other reasons, her philanthropic enterprises — is above fear.

LiLo swept off her feet by Shaq

Lindsay Lohan was swept off her feet by the unlikeliest of suitors on Thursday night - basketball great Shaquille O'Neal. The actress posted a cute snapshot of herself being cradled by the 7-foot former athlete, in a palm tree-lined parking lot.

Nigella Lawson’s husband threatens suicide if she doesn’t take him back

Charles Saatchi, who was photographed choking his celebrity chef wife, apparently is threatening to commit suicide in a desperate bid to win her back.

Photo exclusive: All smiles for LiLo in L.A. outing with sis

'The Canyons' actress, 27, joined her kid sister for some retail therapy in Los Angeles.

Injury cuts Courteney Cox's Mexico vacation short

An unfortunate slip left the "Cougar Town" star with a broken wrist.

'Sharknado' star Tara Reid is the gift that keeps on giving

The “American Pie” star, whose fame faded years ago, is suddenly riding a wave of popularity — or at least attention — for her role as a ding-a-ling in the ridiculous Syfy film “Sharknado.”

Kourtney and Scott looking solemn amid paternity scandal

The reality show stars looked somber as they stepped out for a meal at Mr. Chow restaurant in Malibu.

PHOTOS Rare WWI photos show realities of life in the trenches

Hundreds of newly surfaced photos snapped by a young German soldier stationed in Northern France during WWI give a first-hand account of the realities of life from the trenches ...

Confidenti@l: Kathie Lee Gifford leaves pal Hoda Kotb speechless

She wanted to do what?!

PHOTOS Rihanna parties on the beach in Barbados

Rihanna wore a billowing floral dress that left little to the imagination.

Christy Turlington stuns in Calvin Klein campaign

The seemingly ageless Christy Turlington is once again the face and body of Calvin Klein.

Pop singer Eydie Gorme dies at 84

Eydie Gorme became a one-name star before Madonna was born.

Kevin Federline marrying longtime girlfriend Victoria Prince

The father of Britney Spears' children, 35, is planning to walk down the aisle with his longtime girlfriend.

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'Twilight' author Stephenie Meyer won't read '50 Shades of Grey'

Meyer calls the erotic best-seller 'too smutty.'

IN HOT WATER? 'Masterchef' Gordon Ramsey may face tax problems: report

A major tax problem is boiling over for “masterchef” Gordon Ramsay. The 46-year-old cooking star is suspected of “serious fraud” relating to an unpaid seven-figure tax bill, according to a memo.

Simon Cowell tops Forbes list of TV/Radio earners

Obviously he'll have plenty of green for diapers.

LeAnn on 'top of the world' with Eddie Cibrian in Aspen

LeAnn Rimes is literally on top of the world. Not only has she and hubby Eddie Cibrian landed a VH1 reality show but the couple are currently enjoying a relaxing trip in Aspen.

PHOTOS New Yorkers beating the heat through the years

As temperatures climb, New Yorkers will do just about anything to stay cool. See how the Big Apple has battled the heat through the years ...

Vince Vaughn, wife welcome baby boy Vernon Lindsay

The comedic actor and wife Kyla Weber welcomed a baby boy to the world Wednesday.

Confidenti@l: Model may sue Bieb over Hamptons brawl

Justin Bieber really knows how to kick a guy when he’s down.

Political consultant William Lynch Jr. dies at 72

William Lynch Jr., the political consultant and activist who helped David Dinkins become New York’s first African-American mayor, died Friday of complications from kidney disease. He was 72.

PHOTOS Gabrielle Union flaunts sizzling beach body

These stars make 40 (and even 50!) look like the new 20. Check out who's been drinking from Hollywood's fountain of youth.

Model hits Kourtney Kardashian with paternity lawsuit

The shocking paternity claims against Kourtney Kardashian have resurfaced.

Ramen Burger: The latest food mash-up to draw a crowd

The cronut may have finally met it’s match. On Aug. 3, hundreds of people lined up despite the rain in the hopes of sinking their teeth into one of Chef Keizo Shimamoto’s Ramen Burgers. Since there were only a mere 150 burgers at Brooklyn’s Smorgasburg food fair, many foodies were left without their prize.

PHOTOS Celebrity beach bodies 2013

Check out the sexiest celebrity beach bodies.

Situation? Snooki heads to DNA test site with her son

There’s no question that fiancé Jionni LaValle is the father of her little meatball, but she still set tongues wagging.

L.A. restaurant unveils 45-page bottled water menu

An L.A. eatery has a 20-item menu dedicated entirely to the zero-calorie liquid.

Amanda Seyfried reveals she saw porn when she was just SIX YEARS OLD

Amanda Seyfried has been preparing for her starring role in “Lovelace” since an extremely young age. While that may not be the case entirely, the 27-year-old actress did confess that her first encounter with porn was way before anything close to an appropriate age.

SEE IT: 'Homeland' Season 3 trailer declassified

Showtime unleashed the first trailer for the upcoming third season of “Homeland” Friday in an effort to drum up buzz for the Emmy winning drama. Mission accomplished.

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Jennifer Aniston pokes fun at pregnancy rumors: ‘Everyone's talking about my eggs’

Jennifer Aniston wants fans to know how fresh her eggs are. The 44-year-old actress stopped by Conan O'Brien's show Thursday to poke a little fun at the pregnancy rumors constantly surrounding her.

New app lets you swap leftover food with strangers

Sick of last night’s leftover lomain taking up space in your fridge? Now you can trade it for someone else’s leftovers. In an effort to reduce food waste, co-founders Dan Newman and Bryan Summersett, a Seattle-based programmer, have created Leftover Swap, a free app that lets diners trade or give away their excess grub by taking food photos and uploading them to the database.

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Miley and Liam on red carpet, but acting 'as if they were strangers'

Miley Cyrus is standing by her man. The 20-year-old star stepped out Thursday in Los Angeles alongside her fiancée Liam Hemsworth to support him at the premiere for his new thriller flick "Paranoia."

Ashley Tisdale engaged to musician boyfriend

Ashley Tisdale is a bride-to-be! The "High School Musical" star is engaged to her musician boyfriend Christopher French, a source confirmed to Life & style Weekly.

JetBlue launches luggage delivery

As the airline industry continues to put the squeeze on luggage fees, US-based carrier JetBlue has launched a baggage delivery service that will allow flyers to bypass the carousel and proceed directly home or to their resort holiday.

Chris Brown suffers seizure at Los Angeles recording studio: report

Emergency responders from the Los Angeles City Fire Department rushed to a recording studio early Friday morning after receiving a call that singer Chris Brown had suffered a seizure. The call came from Record Plant studios in Hollywood at 1:09 am, TMZ reports.

Drone drops beers, not bombs, in South Africa

Revellers at a South African outdoor rock festival no longer need to queue to slake their thirst -- a flying robot will drop them beer by parachute.

Jennifer Aniston pokes fun at pregnancy rumors: ‘Everyone's talking about my eggs’

Joy Behar gets emotional sendoff from 'The View'

Barbara Walters threw Joy Behar a 60-minute going-away party on "The View" Friday and Behar said thanks by tossing a blunt f-word at an old Walters adversary. Behar ended her brief farewell remarks at the end of the show by saying "something I've been meaning to say on [Walter's] behalf for 16 years: 'F--- Harry Reasoner.' "

New fertility app Glow aims to help women conceive naturally

The app, which is promoted with the tagline "Conceive With Confidence," is essentially a fertility tracker that hones the information and advice it provides based on answers provided by users and augments that with existing data and crowd-sourced analysis.

Jimmy Fallon: My baby daughter was born via surrogate

Fallon's daughter Winnie Rose was born July 23.

Catch up with 'Breaking Bad' before Sunday's premiere

The final eight episodes of AMC's "Breaking Bad" are set to begin.

'Amish Mafia' star sentenced to prison

Alan Beiler will serve 23 monthsfor attempting to elude police, drug posession, and driving without a license.

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See the sexiest model-meets-car moments.

Beyonce's colorist sounds off new pixie cut

'This is all fresh!' celebrity stylist Rita Hazan told the Daily News.

Justin Bieber kisses Ariana Grande in Twitter photo

Justin Bieber has found himself involved in a "kiss and share" situation.

Olsen twins launch affordable Bik Bok collection

The Olsen twins’ latest fashion venture is far more affordable than earlier collections.

Nine video games to watch for this fall

August, September and October are filled with quality releases.

Dogs help sniff out ovarian cancer in Pa. study

Scientists are training three dogs to sniff out the chemical marker for ovarian cancer.

'Big Brother' rocked by new batch of racist comments

A run of ethnically insensitive remarks has continued.

Alec Baldwin may get MSNBC show

Bombastic and unpredictable "30 Rock" star may soon be joining MSNBC to host a new primetime show, according to a report.

Clinton, Oprah to receive Medal of Freedom

The two and 14 other Americans will receive the Medal of Freedom from President Obama.

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Celebrities over 40

These stars make 40 (and even 50!) look like the new 20. Check out who's been drinking from Hollywood's fountain of youth.

Bass Dogs: When bass guitars get swapped for dogs

The world can now imagine big time bassists tickling dogs rather than their instruments. Check out the best of the Bass Dogs meme ...

Hot or not? Stars who've gotten pixie hair cuts

Sometimes it's just time for a (drastic) change. Take a look at the celebs who've chopped their long tresses in favor of a super-short 'do.

Incredible celebrity engagement rings

Can you stand the glare? Stars show us their blinding bling.

Animals, they're just like people

We've captured animals doing all sorts of things that people do from driving to scuba diving ...

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.

Animals celebrating Shark Week

While you sit on your couch and watch sharks devour everything in their path during Shark Week, check out these adorable animals who've dressed up for the occasion.

Celebrity wardrobe malfunctions

Ahh, wardrobe malfunctions ... Thanks to shoddy manufacturing, clumsiness and the advent of spaghetti straps, nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

Skin-tight celebrity clothing

Remember when dresses were made out of, oh, we don't know, actual fabric? These days stars try to squeeze themselves into latex, rubber and spandex outfits so tight, they look like they were painted on.

Celebrity baby bumps

Baby bumps never go out of style among the celebrity set. See which stars are expecting and who's showing off the bump.

Budapest then and now

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Abs-olutely hot! Stomachs of the stars

These celebrities aren't just pretty faces... they've got miraculous midsections as well!

Stars who rock retro swimwear

Love it or hate it, retro swimwear is making a comeback on the beach. Check out which bikini babes are handing in their itty bitty two-pieces for a more vintage look ...

Stars who wear sheer clothing

There's taking a fashion risk, and then there's walking outside in outfits that are completely see-through. With the paparazzi ready to snap their every move, you would think that celebrities would be smart enough to cover up before walking out in sheer clothing for fear of ... overexposure. Or is that the point? See who's playing a fashionable game of peek-a-boo and who is making a huge fashion mistake.

Ageless celebs: The secret to staying forever young

Who's been drinking from the fountain of youth? We reveal the secrets of Hollywood stars for whom time appears to have stopped, and point out a few others who could use a little help on the anti-aging front.

Celebrities wearing short shorts

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

Hollywood moms before and after baby

Don't hate on them because they're famous. And rich. Hate on them because they look so darn good so soon after having kids.

William and Kate: A Love Story

On April 29, 2011, Prince William and Kate Middleton, his commoner bride, were married in a fairy tale wedding watched by 2 billion and celebrated around the globe. Relive their love story.

Amazing Animal Kingdom oddities

Are these the strangest animals you've ever seen?

Kate Middleton's royal maternity style

As the world celebrates the arrival of a new royal baby, George Alexander Louis, take a look back at some of Kate Middleton's most memorable maternity style moments ...

Leo celebrities from Mila Kunis to Ben Affleck

Find out what the stars have in store for them this month.

Same-sex star couples

Hollywood is teeming with famous same-sex couples - some more open than others. From public declarations of love to dates out of the limelight, check out the stars who have found romance with that special someone.

Bodypainted models become one with nature

Becoming one with nature takes on new meaning in these incredible bodypainting snaps. Artist Johannes Stoetter uses the human body as his canvas and then disguises his art in nature. Check out some of the best human camouflage out there ...

H'wood hair chameleons

Some are hitting the (dye) bottle, others are chopping it off. It's hard to keep up in Hollywood, where stars seem to sport a different hairstyle every day of the week. From tiny trims to full blown hair transformations, check out the range of looks for these celebrity hair chameleons ...

Marlin, the Kennedy yacht, through the years

The Prince of Camelot had his very own floating paradise, the Marlin, which he docked in the Nantucket Sound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts throughout the 1950s and 1960s. The Marlin, which was donated in 1970 by the Kennedy family to a Florida auction, recently resurfaced in 2013, with more of the Kennedy clan aboard ...

Celebs gone grizzly

These Hollywood hunks are hiding their sexy faces beneath some serious facial fuzz.

Kate Upton: Curves ahead

Kate Upton is taking the fashion industry by storm with her voluptuous curves and girl-next-door appeal. And now she's headed to Hollywood, starring in 'The Other Woman'.

Celebrities wearing one-piece swimsuits

Who says you need to don an itty bitty two-piece to look and feel sexy on the beach? See which stars are ditching their bikinis for more classic one-piece swimsuits -- and look hot doing it.

Fashion faceoff: Who wore it better?

It's a star's worst nightmare: Someone else is wearing the exact same dress ... and they look better in it! Though there are many designers and dresses in Hollywood to go around, sometimes stars get caught going for the same look. While their stylist may be getting the boot for such a serious flub, for the rest of us, it's a great opportunity to sit back, relax and decide who wore it better.

Famous Scientologists

Tom Cruise and John Travolta are just a few of the high-profile stars involved with Scientology. Here are some others.

Celebs who wear underwear as outerwear

The reason it's called underwear is because you're supposed to wear it on the INSIDE of your clothing. Check out celebs who've decided to flip flop their blouses for bras and their pants for panties.

Worst celebrity hair days of all time

Sure, celebs have access to the ritziest hair salons in the country, but somehow the rich and famous still manage to have bad hair days.

Celebs' dramatic weight losses & gains for roles

From Robert De Niro's dramatic weight gain for 'Raging Bull' to Matthew McConaughey's intense loss for 'The Dallas Buyer's Club,' check out celebrities who've shocked us with their shape-shifting ways.

Stars n' stripes: Celebs wearing their American pride

Do you love America? Of course you do. So do these celebrities.

Kate Moss photos up for Christie's auction

Kate Moss has been a prolific figure in the modeling world since the '90s, and now some of the most iconic -- and scandalous-- photos of the supermodel will be going up for auction at Christie's in London come the fall. Check out the collection of stunning photos.

Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2013

There were no shortage of celebrities hitting up the City of Light to check out the hottest designer runway shows for Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. Check out the fashion highs and lows and see which stars sat front row.

Tennis fashion through the years

From ankle-length skirts of the 1920s to Venus William's sexy spandex, women of tennis have always tried to partner fashion and sport. Some were hits. Some misses ...

Hollywood heads to the prom

Prom night is about one thing, and one thing only: the dress. Sure, everyone wants a great hairdo, pair of heels and date, but what every girl really cares about is finding that dress ... and Hollywood starlets are no exception. Check out some of the most memorable prom moments from the silver and small screen.

Kim Kardashian's wild maternity style

With a Kimye baby on the way, all eyes are on Kim Kardashian -- especially when it comes to her maternity style. Will the reality TV vixen, who has made a name for herself showing off her famous curves every chance she gets, tame down her sexy look now that she's pregnant? Our guess? Probably not. Take a look for yourself ...

Athletes' beach bodies

All that time in practice and out on the field pays off in a big way for these sexy athletes.

Cancer celebrities, from Prince William to Jessica Simpson

Which celebrities were born this month and have Cancer as their astrological sign?

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.

Katy Perry's body of work

Katy Perry is first and foremost a singer. Don't forget that. Take a look at her, er, body of work.

World's craziest homes

Whoa! From a house made entirely of legos to a home carved out of a cave, these crazy homes are sure to shock you!

Hollywood baby boom

Hollywood is experiencing a major baby boom! From supermodels to A-list actors, check out all the famous faces that have become parents in the last year ...

Hollywood's weight battles

Think of the pressure you may feel to look a certain way, and then multiply it hundreds, maybe thousands of times -- that's what it's like to live in Hollywood! Whether they've been trying to pack on the pounds or they're hitting the gym to lose weight, check out the stars whose bodies have changed drastically ...

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.

Awkward Father's Day photos

And you thought YOUR dad was embarrassing. Check out the most awkward Father's Day photos of all time ...

She's how old?!

Who's that woman - err - girl? Tinseltown's underage set is looking older than ever thanks to high-end hair, makeup and fashion. Check out the starlets who'll leaving you wondering, 'She's how old?!'

Celebrity beach bods we NEVER wanted to see

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

Sports

Jordan shows he can still fly at 50

Michael Jordan wowed campers at his annual Flight School camp in California over the weekend, showing that His Airness can still fly — albeit at a lower altitude — by rising up and dunking with one hand.

Lightning strikes as Bolt reclaims 100-meter title

Pen's Crosby gets VIP treatment at DMV

Teams in Pittsburgh should use this as a pitch to free agents during the offseason. The Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles has a policy that allows celebrities to jump to the front of the line when trying to renew their license or handle other DMV business, sparing them of hours of frustration.

Clark: PEDs fuel Pujols and Verlander

Former major leaguer Jack Clark has never been shy about sharing his opinion. On Friday, he fired some juicy salvos toward Albert Pujols and Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, who pitches against the Yankees on Sunday.

PGA insider: Simpson had major record in his sights

Webb Simpson and his caddie Paul Tesori treated it like a no-hitter. They didn't say a word about the 62 he had in his sights Friday. "Yeah, it was in my head," Simpson said later, after settling for what was briefly the Oak Hill course record, 64.

LeBron called for jury duty in Akron

Not even NBA superstars can get out of a jury summons. LeBron James was called in for jury duty in his hometown of Akron, Ohio on Thursday. James posted an Instagram picture with the caption "Jury duty time. Time to serve my civic duty."

Adam Scott keep on rolling at PGA Championship

The rain let up at soggy Oak Hill. Adam Scott kept right on rolling. The co-leader from the opening round shot a 2-under 68 Friday at the PGA Championship, taking advantage of a course softened up even more by morning showers.

Plax out indefinitely as Steelers WR needs surgery

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress will have surgery on Monday to repair an injury in his right shoulder and is out indefinitely. Coach Mike Tomlin called the damage to Burress’ shoulder “significant” but declined to specify the exact nature of the injury.

Manziel lawyers up amid NCAA autograph probe

Johnny Manziel’s family has hired an El Paso, Texas, attorney with experience in NCAA matters as the Heisman Trophy winner reportedly faces an investigation into whether he was paid to sign autographs.

Fehr rules out replacing Weiner at MLBPA

For 23 years, Don Fehr held the executive director's post at the Major League Baseball Players Association, an organization that he said he still maintains an "enormous affection for" even after he left baseball and took the same position for the NHL's union.

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