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KING-SIZED TASK AHEAD: 50 years after MLK's historic 'I Have a Dream' speech, tens of thousands march on D.C. to hear civil rights leader's son say there is more work to be done

Tens of thousands of people came together on Washington’s National Mall Saturday to reaffirm the goals stated in MLK Jr.’s landmark speech 50 years ago. read full story »

AG Trumping The Donald's university: Schneiderman slaps mogul with $40 million fraud suit

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is taking on Donald Trump in a new $40 million lawsuit, accusing 'The Apprentice' host of defrauding more than 5,000 people nationwide through his “Trump University” initiative.

Lupica: A-Rod still trying to say he's a victim and not guilty

This isn’t about the rules of baseball’s collective bargaining agreement that allow players like Alex Rodriguez to appeal suspensions, no matter how short or long.

Child, 8, ‘intentionally’ shoots 90-year-old caregiver in the head after playing ‘Grand Theft Auto’ — but will NOT be charged: cops

An 8-year-old boy intentionally killed a 90-year-old woman when he shot her in the head inside a Louisiana mobile home after playing a violent video game, police said.

Relative of Buffalo Bills star CJ Spiller kills three in Florida shooting spree before killing himself, officials say

Hubert Allen Jr., the step-grandfather of the running back, reportedly shot and killed two — including his ex-boss — in a rampage that spanned two locations in northern Florida before he turned the gun on himself.

Nelson Mandela remains in critical but stable condition

Doctors are working hard for a 'turnaround' in the condition of 95-year-old Mandela, the office of South African President Jacob Zuma said.

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Giant panda gives birth to stillborn cub at Washington, D.C. zoo

A panda that has been tending to her squealing newborn cub also gave birth to a stillborn cub Saturday that wasn't fully formed and was never alive outside the womb, a zoo official said.

Authorities searching for killer of Long Island teen Lauren Daverin

Daverin, 18, whose body was found Thursday night on a footbridge in Rockville Centre, was discovered Thursday evening by two brothers who said they knew her and had seen her hours earlier.

Greenpeace invades Russian waters for anti-drilling protest

Greenpeace says Russia last week denied permission for its Arctic Sunrise ship to enter the Kara Sea, a section of the Arctic Ocean off Siberia, but the ship entered the waters anyway.

FAIL TO THE KING: California school says kids will no longer have to kneel in front of principal anymore

Some parents in San Bernardino County were furious after hearing that their little kids were being forced to kneel in front of elementary school administrators.

'He'll be the starting 2nd baseman for The Lords team': Father of Florida boy,12, who contracted brain-eating amoeba pens heartfelt goodbye to son as he loses battle with rare disease

Zachary Reyna was doing what little boys do best—playing outside—when he contracted a rare infection that destroyed his brain tissue.

Hannah Anderson attends memorial service for mother and brother, who were brutally murdered by family friend who abducted her

Calling their deaths "an abomination," a priest memorialized a California mother and young son killed by a family friend who also abducted the woman's 16-year-old daughter.

Sheldon Silver ally investigated for shady donations

One of his closest friends, the head of a powerhouse social services organization that Silver has helped to fund, is the target of three investigations of alleged financial improprieties.

Sicko lies ‘insured’ Yeshiva University kept AIG in dark

A letter obtained by the Daily News reveals that Yeshiva continues to withhold information from the underwriter in the wake of a $380 million lawsuit brought by former students.

Wildfire raging in California gains strength

The fire has threatened more than 5,500 homes and destroyed four. Voluntary and mandatory evacuations are under way.

Disgraced ex-congressman and NYC mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner OK after car crash

Mayoral wanna-be Anthony Weiner got in a three-car pile up on the FDR drive Saturday at 8:30 a.m., according to the city fire department.

Maryland murder-suicide: Man shoots, wounds daughter before killing wife and himself

A Maryland man shot and wounded his 25-year-old daughter and killed his wife before turning the gun himself early Saturday, police said.

Cat's best friend! Dog saves dying feline by donating blood

A cat may have nine lives, but sometimes he needs a little help from man's best friend. Rory, a ginger feline from New Zealand, was in dire need of a blood transfusion after he ate rat poison.

wow! Police struggle to rescue to goat stuck on roof because it 'only respects one man' — its owner

This goat and its owner weren't kidding around. A police officer who encountered the animal on the roof of a home in Gresham, Ore., Thursday night was advised not to get too close.

Ireland Baldwin posts bizarre open letter to her new half-sister

U.S. having difficulty uncovering Snowden's trail

If Snowden could defeat the NSA’s own tripwires and internal burglar alarms, how many other employees could do the same?

President Obama calls Syria attack a ‘big event of grave concern’

President Barack Obama says a possible chemical weapons attack in Syria this week is a “big event of grave concern” that has hastened the timeframe for determining a U.S. response.

Derek Jeter to rejoin Yankees in Toronto on Monday

He’s still pain-free and his glove improved Friday night, but Derek Jeter will have to wait until Monday to rejoin the Yankees.

The Dream at 50: Martin Luther King's historic speech How Martin Luther King and other civil rights crusaders worked a miracle in 1963

As the lead organizer of the massive March on Washington — which was set to kick off in a matter of hours — Bayard Rustin needed to take a last, nervous look around.

Activists look back on historic day when they joined MLK's march on Washington

Harry Belafonte was 35 in 1963, and I flew in to Washington on a plane full of singers and performers from Hollywood.

MLK's words moved a nation, defined era

The reality behind the dream that MLK had in mind

Louis: The 1963 March on Washington — at the time, the largest interracial political demonstration in American history — is seen as a turning point on the long road to a more perfect union.

RELIVE THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON: Follow the Daily News' coverage of the 50th anniversary of the historic civil rights march

Daily News photographers and reporters are on the ground in Washington bringing you the latest, as well as photos, videos, and insights from the march.

President Obama knows he owes civil rights trailblazers

Soon after taking office in 2009, Obama signed a commemorative photo for John Lewis, the Georgia congressman and civil rights leader who was a young star of the 1963 March on Washington.

Father's words resonate with Martin Luther King 3rd

It is quite surreal when I think about the fact that my daughter, today in 2013, is the exact same age that I was in 1963, when my father gave the historic I Have a Dream speech 50 years ago.

Marchers seized moment amid turbulent era's strife

Hundreds of thousands are streaming into the capital for a weeklong commemoration of the 1963 March on Washington, the largest civil rights rally ever.

The struggle continues for racial equality in America

The marchers weren’t just looking for President John F. Kennedy and Congress to pass civil rights legislation.

THE CAT'S MEOW: How a four-legged feline crimefighter caught a vicious killer in 1994

When it comes to four-legged crimefighters, dogs hog the spotlight and the headlines. But 16 years ago, a cat not only caught a killer, but she made history.

FINE ENDING: Man who ditched his ex-girlfriend’s car in inaccessible lot for THREE YEARS, landing her $106K in parking fees, will have to help pay sum

A Chicago woman who racked up nearly $106,000 in parking fines settled with the city to pay a fraction of the fees owed — and her boyfriend, who allegedly ditched her car in an inaccessible lot, was ordered to foot part of the bill.

Simon, baby mama step out for first time since scandal broke

FATAL LEAP: NYC teen trying to jump between buildings dies after falling six stories

Clyve Norman, 17, was on top of 1055 Findlay Ave. in Concourse around 9:15 p.m. when he tried to jump the 10-foot gap between the neighboring building, cops said.

Outerbridge Crossing driver crashes into cop car

A reckless driver sped across the closed Outerbridge Crossing and slammed into a police car on the New Jersey side, injuring a Port Authority cop, sources said Friday.

Touching moment Barbara Bush gifts 3-year-old with bracelet after pint-sized patient admires the first lady’s bling

Barbara Bush took time out of her vacation to read to children at a hospital, and one pint-sized patient stole the former First Lady’s heart as she admired Bush’s bling. Three-year-old Avery Garrison mingled with the 88-year-old during Bush’s visit to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital in Portland, Maine, on Thursday.

Raissman: ESPN's 'Frontline' fold sacks NFL crew's credibility

Now, no one can trust what anyone at ESPN has to say about the National Football League. That is, if you ever trusted them in the first place.

'It's such a vast area': Popular Philadelphia teacher on hiking trip disappears into California wilderness

Matthew Greene, a popular math teacher at the school 65 miles north of Philadelphia, vanished while on a backpacking trip in California last month.

PICTURED: The emotional moment a soldier returned home to surprise his sister at her wedding

Bride Jessie Smith, 26, was moved to tears when her soldier brother Ryan surprised her moments before she walked down the aisle on June 29.

Embattled Chinese politician Bo Xilai admits to 'serious errors in judgment' on third day of corruption trial

Ousted senior Chinese politician Bo Xilai admitted to shaming his country and poorly handling a defection attempt by his former police chief after he told Bo his wife had committed murder.

Mayor Bloomberg blames 'election-year politicking' for City Council veto overrides of stop-and-frisk laws

Bloomberg seemed somewhat resigned to his loss in the City Council Thursday, but said he is confident that his administration will be able to kill one of the revived bills through legal action.

Ex-Knick Dean ‘The Dream’ Meminger found dead of 'possible drug overdose'

Dean "The Dream" Meminger, a key backup during the 1973 championship, was discovered at about noon by staff at the Hamilton Heights Hotel.

Uncle of would-be subway suicide bomber avoids prison

Naqib Jaji has cooperated with the authorities in their probe. He was thought to have helping the Al Qaeda trainee dispose of bomb materials.

Election 2013: The race for Mayor Bitter rivals Christine Quinn, Bill de Blasio have 'a real antipathy for each other'

The two began their political ascents from opposite ends of City Hall. Now they are going head to head, but over the years, they would line up on the same side of many battles.

SCANNING THE HIGH SEAS: NYC hospital introduces new, pirate-themed CT scanner to help kids find calm waters before tests

Young buccaneers in need of a CT scan at one New York City hospital are in for an adventure on the high seas.

Katie Holmes dons a wedding dress — but it's only for a film

Indiana 13-year-old allegedly threatens to kill, dismember girl on Facebook: I know '99 ways to kill and never get caught'

Indianapolis-area police have launched an investigation after a 13-year-old allegedly threatened to kill another girl on Facebook by cutting off her head and scattering her body parts around her yard.

Silicon Valley wife claiming sexual abuse, and that husband made her wear dog collar, is back on stand

Fortified by smelling salts, Ellena Berg came back to the witness stand to answer questions about sexual assault charges filed against her husband, one day after she bolted the courtroom.

Animals among the dead in Syria suburbs

In the eastern suburbs of Damascus, Syrian residents struggle not only to round up the corpses of men, women and children, but also to collect the carcasses of livestock, dogs and birds.

RNC comes out swinging with ad against presumed Biden presidential run

After taking aim at Hillary Clinton’s presumed presidential bid, Republicans are gearing up to take on Vice President Joe Biden’s rumored run for the White House. The Republican National Committee released the 35-second ad “Biden 2016 Kickoff Tour” on Friday, portraying Biden’s appearance at the Scranton, Pa., stop on President Obama’s bus tour as the launch of his run for the Oval Office.

INSIDE ‘GADDAFI’S HAREM’: Shocking story of 15-year-old girl held captive for 5 YEARS by late Libyan leader

In "Gaddafi's Harem: The Story of a Young Woman and the Abuses of Power in Libya," acclaimed French journalist Annick Cojean unveils the deranged dictator's deviant sexual regime and his enslavement of young women throughout the country.

MANHUNT UNDERWAY: Police release mug of underage teen suspect in deadly beating of WWII vet — after authorities deem him threat to the community

One of two 16-year-old boys suspected of beating a World War II veteran to death in a Washington state parking lot was the center of a citywide manhunt on Saturday.

Ex-Madoff workers demand more info on love triangle claims

Five Bernie Madoff employees charged in connection with his massive investor fraud are demanding to know the juicy details of his sex romps, court papers show.

Explosions rock Tripoli, killing more than two dozen as violence worsens in Lebanon

Twin explosions outside two mosques killed at least 27 people and wounded hundreds in apparently coordinated attacks in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Friday, a senior health official and witnesses said.

Morsi backers protest in Egypt as resistance fizzles

Hundreds of supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi took to the streets of Cairo again Friday to protest the ongoing military crackdown.

Vallone pushes for online registry of gun felons

The gun-offender registry, modeled after the Megan’s Law registries for sex offenders, has existed since 2006 but is currently only available to the NYPD. The new legislation would make that data available to the public.

Dov Hikind endorses Bill Thompson for NYC mayor

The state assemblyman who sparked an uproar in February after donning blackface at a Purim party has endorsed the only black candidate in the mayor’s race

Lamar struggling with 'hardcore recreational drugs': report

Mass grave may hold clues to kidnapping of 12 revelers from a Mexico City bar

Investigators dug at a mass grave site searching for more bodies and any connection to the mysterious disappearance of 12 young revelers from a bar in an upscale area of Mexico City three months ago.

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Sports

2013 College Football Preview: Alabama, Stanford and Ohio State are best in country

College football is the second-most watched sport on television behind the NFL, but most of its best teams reside in the deep South. The Southeastern Conference has won seven consecutive BCS Championships and Alabama is on the verge of making it eight.

U.S. Open: Andy, Serena are players to watch

The biggest payday in the annals of tennis — $2.6 million — awaits the singles winners of the U.S. Open. We can't tell you who is going to get rich (or richer), but here are some likely candidates.

Tiger aches for victory at Barclays

It’s not Torrey Pines in 2008. Tiger Woods does not have a torn ACL and a cracked fibula and it’s not the U.S. Open.

End Zone: Patriots prepared for life without Hernandez

Lights were on inside the three-tier house at 22 Ronald C. Meyer Drive on the night of June 17, the Monday that Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old landscaper from Dorchester, was shot to death less than a mile away in an industrial park.

Myers: Broncos facing a rocky road

It’s been a brutal few months for Denver, starting with Elvis Dumervil, the latest with Von Miller, cornerback Champ Bailey’s foot injury and, in between, two high-ranking members of the front office getting suspended by the team after being charged in separate drunk driving incidents.

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MEET GEORGE ALEXANDER LOUIS: New parents Prince William and Kate show off their bundle of joy in first official family photos — see other royal family portraits

In celebration of Kate Middleton and Prince William's new bundle of joy, George Alexander Louis, take a look at the royal family's baby photos through the years ...

Hello North! Kim K. steps out with daughter, reveals post-baby body

She's engaged! Pro-golfer pops the question to Paulina Gretzky

PICTURED: The 23-year-old British tourist on dream vacation to NYC who lost her foot after runaway cab jumps curb and plows into pack of pedestrians on busy street

The first full day of a dream vacation turned into midtown mayhem for a British tourist Tuesday when a cabbie who had been arguing with a bicyclist lost control of the taxi and mowed her down on a sidewalk — severing her left foot.

Senseless slay: Teens charged with murdering college baseball player just because they were 'bored'

An Australian baseball player out for a jog in an Oklahoma neighborhood was shot and killed by three “bored” teenagers who decided to kill someone for fun, police said.

Dr. Phil sparks outrage, prompts petition after bizarre sexual assault tweet: 'If a girl is drunk, is it OK to have sex with her?'

For someone so apt to give advice on tough emotional issues, Dr. Phil apparently didn't think before he took to Twitter to pose a question about rape on Tuesday.

photos Former Disney star Lee Thompson Young dies of apparent suicide at 29 and other stars who left us too soon

Tragedy can strike, even in Hollywood. Take a look back at the stars who have left us too soon.

'I didn't know people could be so cruel': Hannah Anderson opens up about harrowing kidnapping ordeal

The 16-year-old called herself a “survivor,” returning home alive after family friend James Lee DiMaggio allegedly killed her mother and brother and left their bodies in his burning home.

MOST LIKELY TO ACHIEVE FAME? From Bryan Cranston to Kelly Osbourne, see celebs’ high school yearbook photos

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Residents at Bed-Stuy housing projects forced to go without gas for three weeks — until Daily News helps get it turned back on

On Aug. 5, gas was cut off in 72 apartments in the Bed-Stuy housing projects. 'We called 311, some people called OSHA,' said one resident. 'Then someone said call the Daily News and things started jumping.'

BROOKLYN HORROR: 3-year-old boy fighting for his life after he's shot in the head INSIDE his apartment — just months after surviving pitbull attack

A 3-year-old boy was shot in the head inside his Brooklyn apartment early Saturday, cops and neighbors said.

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U.S. warships move closer to Syria as Obama weighs military options

U.S. naval forces are moving closer to Syria as President Barack Obama considers military options for responding to the alleged use of chemical weapons by the Assad government.

Departing FBI boss: NSA snooping might have prevented 9/11

Robert Mueller told CNN on Friday: 'I think there’s a good chance we would have prevented at least a part of 9/11.'

MRS. CLEAN: Judge dismisses sexual harassment case, discrimination lawsuit against Paula Deen

Attorneys have agreed to dismiss a sex harassment and discrimination lawsuit against the celebrity chef

NYPD to handle animal cruelty complaints in collaboration with the ASPCA

Previously, people would report animal cruelty or neglect to an ASPCA hotline, and a unit composed of former cops would investigate. But beginning next year, people will call 311 or 911.

NORMALCY AMID CHAOS: Woman pictured putting on makeup while walking past rubble of Lebanese mosque bombings

Lebanese security forces arrested a suspect on Saturday in connection with the devastating double bombing the day before that killed at least 47 people in the northern city of Tripoli, the state news agency said.

MTV INVADES BROOKLYN: Stars — and a giant moonman — will be out in force as the VMAs kick off at the Barclays Center

The awards show, now in its 30th year, has ditched L.A. and Manhattan in favor of the Barclays Center, where the stage features a 60-foot inflatable Moonman extending from the arena floor.

TOUR BUS HORROR: Dozens injured in crash after vehicle overturns near Los Angeles en route to a casino

Dozens of people have been injured after a tour bus heading to a casino crashed and rolled on a freeway near Los Angeles.

Shocking Detroit bus brawl erupts when passenger spits at driver and receives a BEATDOWN - SEE THE VIDEO

A video shows a shocking bus brawl that erupts after a passenger's ticket gets stuck in the machine.

Duo in high-stakes NYC poker ring will plead guilty, court papers say

Justin Smith, 25, and Edwin Ting, 41, are scheduled to cop pleas Sept. 4, according to court papers filed Thursday by Manhattan federal prosecutors.

Thug who fired at police in New York began his day by robbing purse from 49-year-old woman

The man - who cops say is in his 60s - snatched a purse from a 49-year-old woman who was walking down 79th St. in East Elmhurst, police said.

Librarian tries to extract boy, 9, from reading program because he reads too much

The director of the Hudson Falls Public Library in New York has advised 9-year-old Tyler Weaver to drop out of their summer-long “Dig Into Reading” program. Why? The fifth-grader simply reads too much.

Taylor to be a ‘Real Housewife’ again after boyfriend pops the question

Ohio man dies for 45 minutes, then comes back to life

Tony Yahle was dead - but not for very long. The West Carrollton, Ohio man died August 5 of mysterious causes, then miraculously came back to life 45 minutes later. “In the last 20 years, I’ve never seen anybody we have pronounced dead ... and then for him to come back ...

TOWER TROUBLE: Legal battle over 190-ft communications tower that would mar views of Olana Estate, the subject of famed 19th century painting

The sweeping views of the Hudson Valley estate inspired artist Frederic Church's famous landscape portait; historic organizations are trying to keep a 190-ft emergency communications tower from marring the landscape.

As *NSYNC reunites, where are all those boy bands today?

Wife of Silicon Valley mogul claims husband sexually assaulted her with golf club

The sexual assault trial against Clyde Berg, pictured, screeched to a halt Wednesday when his wife Ellena, who accuses of him of raping her with a golf putter and chaining her to bed, stormed out of the courtroom.

RUN FOR IT: Amazing pics of massive 60-foot wall of water triggered by typhoon lamming China coast

A massive tidal wave slammed an eastern China sea wall, leaving more than 30 people injured.

Christine Quinn: I'd consider birth control for middle school kids

After an endorsementfrom Planned Parenthood’s New York political wing, mayoral candidate Christine Quinn said she’d support distributing ‘morning after’ birth control in city schools if studies showed it would help kids.

Driver in tragic midtown taxi crash that severed British tourist’s foot: I ‘will always pray’ for victim, her family

Faysal Kabir Mohammad Himon, who said he is ‘very sorry’ for Sian Green in a surprise appearance outside Bellevue Hospital, also said, ‘This is not my fault.'

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KEEPING OUR CHILDREN SAFE: Schools across the nation bringing armed guards into classrooms after last year's Sandy Hook shooting

In the aftermath of the massacre at Sandy Hook, many districts across the nation are increasing the number of school resource officers on campus and, in a few cases, permitting teachers to carry concealed weapons themselves.

Miley hits New York in denim crop top and tiny shorts

Second suspect arrested in brutal gang rape of young photojournalist in India; three more on the loose

Police on Saturday arrested a second man in the gang rape of a young photojournalist in the Indian financial hub of Mumbai.

Pushed too hard? Death of Bank of America intern who 'worked 72 hours without sleep' raises concerns over workaholic culture

The death of an intern working at the London offices of Bank of America Merrill Lynch has prompted calls for city firms to take more responsibility for the ambitious graduates who push themselves to the limit to secure jobs at the world's top banks.

Raissman: A-Rod’s 'dramatic' edict to his team of lackeys, toadies and highly paid sycophants is more PR strategy than sincerity

Judging by the reaction inside the Valley of the Stupid and other media precincts, Alex Rodriguez is a hero for putting Yankee victories ahead of his legal sharks muddying waters he already polluted.

Army sergeant sentenced to life without parole for Afghanistan massacre that left 16 dead

Staff Sgt. Robert Bales was sentenced to life without a chance of parole Friday for slaughtering 16 Afghan villagers — a punishment he and his attorneys tried hard to avoid.

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CONFIDENTI@L: The Dice man cometh, as film star

The Andrew Dice Clay fans don’t know is a sweet, humble guy, one who’s in complete shock.

Broadway legend Julie Harris dead

The Broadway legend had such diverse roles as Sally Bowles in 'I Am a Camera' and Emily Dickinson in 'The Belle of Amherst.'

Selena Gomez's long road to 'Getaway'

The first time we see Selena Gomez’s character The Kid in “Getaway,” she’s holding Ethan Hawke at gunpoint.

Katie Holmes wears a wedding dress on set of new film

Katie Holmes is walking down the aisle again!

Local developer chosen to transform Brooklyn Bridge area

A Brooklyn developer with interests in the World Trade Center and prime Fifth Ave. properties has won the right to redevelop one of the most sought-after parcels in his backyard.

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CONFIDENTI@L: A night of 'Drinking' gone Wilde

Olivia Wilde says the paparazzi is no problem to her — but her beloved pooch hates the attention.

BABY BALDWIN! Alec and wife Hilaria welcome daughter Carmen Gabriela — 'She is absolutely perfect'

Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria Thomas have welcomed a new baby girl into the world, sources told the Daily News.

DARK DAY: Porn star’s HIV diagnosis rocks adult industry

The adult film actress who caused a temporary shutdown of porn production after she tested positive for HIV had the results confirmed.

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Formatting issue renders George R.R. Martin book accidentally hilarious

A glitch rendered one reader’s experience of the fantasy epic unintentionally hilarious.

Rush Limbaugh signs new deal moves to WOR

Limbaugh announced his new deal Friday on his show.

Bath time! Miami 'Housewife' sizzles in the tub

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

Kendra Wilkinson considering open marriage?

Are Kendra Wilkinson and husband Hank Baskett considering an unconventional approach to their marriage? In the trailer for the second season of Wilkinson's WE tv reality show, "Kendra On Top," the 28-year-old former Playboy model wonders if she should open her marriage with Baskett.

*NSYNC reunion is happening, Joey Fatone's dad confirms

The former *NSYNC-er's father spilled the beans on the reunion at the VMAs.

Back on the market: Eva Longoria splits from boyfriend

Eva Longoria is back on the market. The 38-year-old actress has split with boyfriend of merely four months, Ernesto Arguello, TMZ reports.

'Gator Boys' star injured after he's bitten... by a gator

Paul Bedard recovering in Florida hospital after the dangerous bite.

The Beckhams take on Disneyland

Where better to bond with family than the happiest place on earth?

Richie Sambora BOOTED from Bon Jovi?

Guitarist Richie Sambora has reportedly been plucked out of the band after 30 years.

From 'Dreamgirls' to royalty

Jennifer Hudson becomes a stunning princess in a photo by Annie Leibovitz.

Katt Williams gifts wheelchair-bound fan $1,000

The comedian proved he can provide more than just laughs to his fans.

Anthony Weiner's sexting gal pal safe after 3 HIV tests

Leathers had unprotected sex with a porn actor, Corvus Xander, who earlier had a sex scene with an actress who has been diagnosed with HIV.

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PHOTOS Best and worst VMA looks

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Harrison Ford was Joan Didion’s carpenter

Before he was famous, the "Star Wars" actor helped build the legendary author's beach house. " I was happy with his work,” Didion explained. “And even happier with his presence in the house because he was a great moral force.”

PHOTOS Stars who strip for a cause

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

Kevin Spacey: TV needs to change... or else

The Oscar-winner says TV has overtaken cinema as the home of quality character-driven drama.

A cavalry of Dark Knights

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Amy Adams to star in Janis Joplin biopic

Lee Daniels' follow-up project is reportedly a biopic of Janis Joplin, starring Amy Adams.

Jennifer Love Hewitt shows off baby bump, new hairdo

Jennifer Love Hewitt knows how to wear pregnancy. The 34-year-old actress posed for photographers at the Pampers Love, Sleep & Play event in New York on Wednesday wearing a chic black Isabella Oliver maternity dress that accentuated all of her mommy curves.

BATFLECK! Ben Affleck to play Batman in next flick

Move over, Christian Bale — Ben Affleck is the new Batman.

Timberlake to receive Vanguard Award

Justin Timberlake will be presented a Video Vanguard Award by friend and late night host Jimmy Fallon.

Katt Williams gifts wheelchair-bound fan $1,000

Comedian Katt Williams proved he can provide more than just laughs.

'Game of Thrones' star Natalie Dormer joins 'Hunger Games:

She’s making the commute from Westeros to Panem.

From the 'Shore' to the studio

Ex-“Jersey Shore” star Deena Cortese has announced her new singing career.

Thanks to price cut, Sony PS Vita still alive

Sony's PS Vita isn't dead after all. For the last year or so, it certainly seemed that way.

Kelly Clarkson slams pregnancy rumors

Kelly Clarkson is getting married…but she's not pregnant.

Tory Burch is launching a beauty line

A look at the designer's new fragrance, cosmetics and bath and body products.

President Obama beams about new dog Sunny

Looks like Bo is now Second Dog.

Teens avoid apps that track information

American teenagers love their smartphone apps, but many are avoiding them, due to fears about privacy and location tracking.

Personality influences whether you'll have kids: study

Men who are extraverted and open tend to have more children.

Boyfriend Tracker app raises controversy in Brazil

The smartphone app promises to act as a ‘private detective in your partner’s pocket.’

iPhone gets a new color: champagne

In addition to the traditional black and white, Apple's next smartphone will reportedly be available in a pale gold color.

Volunteering could add years to your life: study

Volunteering to help others doesn't only feel good — it can also improve your mental health.

Harry Styles prepared to be a Taylor Swift lyric

One Direction star Harry Styles is bracing for his inevitable appearance in a Taylor Swift tune.

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Victoria Beckham, David Beckham take their four children to Disneyland

Where better to bond with family than the happiest place on earth?

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei loves Victor Hugo

The Iranian Supreme Leader has a lot of praise for the 19th century novelist.

Robert Pattinson, Mia Wasikowska get steamy for love scene

Who has Robert Pattinson been kissing since his split with Kristen Stewart? Why, Australian actress Mia Wasikowska. At least, that's the lady he's been locking lips with on the set of his movie "Maps to the Stars."

CONFIDENTI@L: NYC Nightclubs crack down on phone theft epidemic

Phone heists are “the number one problem we have with nightlife,” according to the NYC Hospitality Alliance.

Now he's pitching real estate: Former Atlanta Braves hurler John Smoltz lists his home for $7.2 MILLION

Sports fans, take note — Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz has listed his estate, which includes a multi-million-dollar backyard sports complex, for $7.2 million.

'F--- the SYSTEM!' Chris Brown goes on profanity laced rant about community service on Twitter

Chris Brown went on an angry Twitter rant related to his Rihanna assault case Thursday, blasting Los Angeles County prosecutors as 'racist.'

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Police say an intruder had been living for a week on Jennifer Lopez’s property in the Hamptons while she was away. Southampton police said Wednesday the entertainer had an order of protection against 49-year-old John Dubis of Rhode Island.

Gotham West in Hell's Kitchen hopes to lure tenants by focusing on food

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REVIEW 'Swindle' is terrific fun

The Nickelodeon All-Stars score a big win with the zany comedy “Swindle.”

CBS, Verizon strike a deal

“This important deal was reached swiftly and amicably in just a few days after our conversations began,” CBS chief Les Moonves wrote Thursday.

WHEN MAD MOMS ATTACK! See video of outraged parent who gives skateboarder a FIST FULL OF JUSTICE after he runs her son over on his birthday... but was she justified?

A California skater who accidentally slams into a little boy gets punched in the face by the boy's furious mother. The You Tube video, which has attracted nearly 1 million hits, starts with the skate boarder doing tricks in Cannery Park in Hayward.

SEE IT Anchorwoman plays it cool when adorable daughter wanders into shot during live broadcast

A Moroccan anchorwoman proved she was quite the professional when her daughter interrupted her during a live broadcast — bringing a whole new meaning to "take your daughter to work day."

Paris Jackson looks healthy in first pics since suicide attempt

Michael Jackson's only daughter looks healthy and happy in the first photos of the troubled teen to surface since her suicide attempt last June.

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This full, footage-rich documentary shows respect for the social, legal, political, religious and pugilistic battles of the former Cassius Clay.

In the Now: Ray Fisher turns lord of the ring

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If you love dogs, or if you even like dogs, you will love “The Secret Life of Dogs.”

Broadway Blooms with Richard Rodgers remodeling

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REVIEW 'Short Term 12' is a compelling story of teens at risk

Grace and Mason, the wounded healers at the center of the amazing “Short Term 12,” are unique, even in the indie world where this drama lives.

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Unhappily married aristocrats, young Cubans searching for a way out, hapless slackers on an ill-fated journey, and an Old South outdoorsman who goes against the grain. THERESE — 4 Stars A loveless marriage goes from dull to deadly for a wealthy French woman. (1:50).

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MY Single Band was designed to make it easier for people who are on the market to spot each other.

Kanye gets emotional on Kris Jenner’s show

The 36-year-old rapper showed a much softer side during a sit-down interview.

Tina Fey reveals robbery ordeal

Former "30 Rock" star told David Letterman that after moving to NYC, "we immediately got robbed."

Jennifer Hudson as a Disney princess

Disney Dream Portraits by Annie Leibovitz take you from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

Rapper 2 Chainz busted on bus

2 Chainz was one of 11 people arrested after refusing to get off a tour bus for almost nine hours.

Is spray-on caffeine the next big thing in energy?

The inventors of Sprayable Energy, will give coffee and energy drinks a run for their money.

'Breaking Bad' cast invited to Belize

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Beware 'gray charges' when using your credit card

Take a look at your credit card bill, where you may find a hidden surprise fee or two.

Elmore Leonard memorial services planned

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It's a girl for Jenna Wolfe

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Michael Jackson's only daughter looks healthy and happy.

National Book Award winner was a Unabomber suspect

William T. Vollman discovered that he had been tracked by the government for decades.

Scientists invent hangover-free beer

Sunglasses and Advil might not be the only cure for a hangover these days. Australian scientists have brewed up a hangover-free beer, allowing drinkers to keep sipping while avoiding dehydration that leads to next-day hangover symptoms.

Gwyneth Paltrow shuns carbs, eats only steamed vegetables at Italian family dinner

Chris and the kids pigged out on pizza, pasta.

Nick Frost 'couldn't give a s---' about Edgar Wright's 'Ant Man'

There isn’t much that “The World’s End” director Edgar Wright can say about his next project - Marvel Studio’s “Ant Man.” But one nugget the Daily News can report is that actor Nick Frost likely won’t be a major part of the super hero film.

David Cassidy busted for drunk driving

The paparazzi may snap an unflattering photo now and then, but a mug shot is never a pretty picture.

Simon Cowell, Lauren Silverman reunite in France: report

Simon Cowell jetted off to the South of France on Wednesday for a relaxing vacation with Lauren Silverman, the New York socialite who is carrying his baby.

Jennifer Love Hewitt shows off baby bump, new hairdo at NYC event

The 'Client List' star is getting ready for her biggest role yet ... motherhood.

Brandy performs to nearly empty stadium in South Africa

The singer performed to a nearly empty 90,000-seat stadium on Saturday.

'Prison Break' star comes out, refuses invite to Russian film festival 'as a gay man'

Wentworth Miller has come out as gay in a letter to the organizers of a film festival in Russia. The "Prison Break" star, 41, was invited to appear at the St. Petersburg international Film Festival, but declined due to Russia's recent anti-LGBT legislation.

Marvin Gaye's son implies Robin Thicke will ace lawsuit

The song of the summer could end up as the legal battle of the fall. Marvin Gaye's son hinted that the estate of the late R&B singer would take legal action against Robin Thicke over his hit song “Blurred Lines.”

Jimmy Iovine out at 'American Idol,' Randy Jackson could return: report

The musical chairs on “Idol” never stop.

'Price is Right' crowd surf called 'the greatest come on down of all time'

A young man crowd-surfed to the front of the game show during a recent all-college episode.

Simon Cowell, Lauren Silverman reunite in France: report

Cowell and Silverman jetted off to the South of France on Wednesday for a relaxing vacation.

Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Blackstock planning to elope

The wedding is off! But Kelly Clarkson is still getting married. The "Since You've Been Gone" singer revealed to People magazine that she and fiancé Brandon Blackstock have nixed the big party and instead plan to elope.

Anna Kendrick gets a few things off her chest in new GQ

In her upcoming comedy "Drinking Buddies," actress Anna Kendrick plays half of a couple that's fond of quaffing various cocktails. But Kendrick herself prefers beer, she told the September issue of GQ. "Every single Belgian-style beer," in fact, Kendrick admitted.

CONFIDENT@L: Anna Wintour suffers a heli of a night

The Vogue editor-in-chief arrived in style by helicopter at Moet & Chandon’s 270th anniversary party Tuesday.

Reps for Wu-Tang Clan members GZA, U-God battle in Manhattan court

The feud is over the release of the single "Heads Up."

Mysterious 13-foot sea creature washes up on beach in Spain, baffles experts

An unidentified creature discovered on the coast near Villaricos has experts scratching their heads — and holding their noses.

Mike Tyson plays Nintendo classic 'Punch Out'

"Iron" Mike finally took on Glass Joe in a fight 26 years overdue.

Kanye West sued by paparazzo for alleged LAX assault

The pap, Daniel Ramos, assault, battery, negligence and violation of his civil rights.

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Attention, women of New York: You need new bras.

TWITTERFAIL: Dr. Phil drunk sex tweet sparks outrage

For someone so apt to give advice on tough emotional issues, Dr. Phil apparently didn't think before he took to Twitter to pose the question on Tuesday. "If a girl is drunk, is it OK to have sex with her?" a blunt message read.

Visionary Beatles promoter Sid Bernstein passes away at 95

The man who helped launch the “British Invasion” died in his sleep Wednesday.

Susan Sarandon donates 10 ping pong tables to the FDNY

Actress Susan Sarandon served up a little relaxation Wednesday for the FDNY.

Metallica set to rock Harlem's 'Apollo'

Metallica will appear at the legendary Harlem venue on Sept. 21.

NYC tech CEO leaves it all behind on 'Secret Millionaire'

One of the hardest things Amos Winbush III has had to do was live on $30.50 a week for “Secret Millionaire.”

Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Blackstock planning to elope

The singer revealed to People that she and fiancé Brandon Blackstock have nixed the big party.

REVIEW 'Drinking Buddies' is endearing

We come away from this indie almost-romance liking everyone in it.

REVIEW 'Ghost Shark' needs to be thrown back

A bad movie can be good fun or it can just be bad, which is what “Ghost Shark” is.

Diverse artists at Afropunk Fest in Brooklyn

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PHOTOS Partridge Family star busted for DUI

David Cassidy has joined an exclusive club of stars in trouble with the law ...

Mascara ad compares long lashes to big 'packages'

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Is Miley ready to say bye to her pixie cut?

Miley Cyrus declared that she was done with long hair, but now it appears she may be backtracking.

Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux get steamy on Mexican getaway

The engaged pair were spotted kissing and cuddling in Cabo San Lucas.

‘Rambo’ TV series in the works

Will Sylvester Stallone’s reprise his role as the musclebound soldier for the small screen.

Rosanna Arquette weds investment banker

The 54-year-old actress and her beau have tied the knot, her fourth walk down the aisle.

Diddy rejects 'Idol' after ex J. Lo accepts: report

The two artists and former lovers won't share the 'Idol' stage as judges.

James Franco announces return to TV

The actor, painter and writer announced Wednesday that he will be host "James Franco Presents."

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