MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

LIVES AND DIES BY THE GUN: Armed Bronx thug, 14, chasing man through the streets shot dead by cops as NYPD seeks answers to origin of deadly firearm that was aimed toward officers

A rookie police officer shot and killed Shaaliver Douse, the 14-year-old gunman, early Sunday after the boy opened fire on a Bronx street corner and turned the gun on the responding officers, police sources said. The boy was caught on surveillance video chasing another person. read full story »

ROID RAGE: A-Rod expects to play Monday as he fights suspension — setting the stage for bitter battle with MLB and Yankees

Shortly after Major League Baseball whacks Alex Rodriguez with a career-crippling suspension that will run through the rest of this season and all of next, he is expected to appeal the ban.

WOW! Japan launches talking humanoid robot into space as companion to space station astronaut

Kirobo — derived from the Japanese words for “hope” and “robot” — was among five tons of supplies and machinery on a rocket launched Sunday.

Iran's President calls for easing sanctions over its nuclear program

Iran's new president on Sunday called on the West to abandon the “language of sanctions” in dealing with the Islamic Republic over its contentious nuclear program, hoping to ease the economic pressures now grinding its people.

Baby killed in N.J. bus accident mourned by hundreds as driver faces charges in death

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday in New Jersey to mourn the death of an infant killed when an out-of-control bus knocked over a light pole, which then fell into her stroller.

Skydiving instructor killed during tandem jump, student hospitalized

James "Jimmie" Horak Jr., 56, an instructor for the Emerald Coast Skydiving Center in Elberta, Ala., died Saturday in a swamp about a mile from the airport in Lumberton, Miss.

EXCLUSIVE: Bieber in Hamptons club brawl

WOW! Vito Lopez doctors City Council campaign ad that implies support from Hillary Clinton

The pervy disgraced ex-state assemblyman, who is seeking a seat on the City Council, released a photo that is curiously different from the original.

A THREAT AS SERIOUS AS BEFORE 9/11: Warning that forced 22 embassies to close eerily similar to 2001 terror chatter: lawmakers

The terrorist threat that resulted in the closure of 22 embassies across the Middle East over the weekend was the “the most serious in the last several years” and eerily similar to what U.S. intelligence was picking up right before 9/11, top U.S. lawmakers like Rep. Peter King said Sunday.

MAN OF STEAL: Bradley Manning's mom considers him her 'Superman'

The British mother of U.S. soldier Bradley Manning has urged her son not to give up hope, even as he faces up to 136 years in prison for disclosing hundreds of thousands of secret U.S. documents.

EXCLUSIVE Public advocate candidate Reshma Saujani bands New York women together against political sleaze

Women should run this town. That’s the argument public advocate candidate Reshma Saujani is making in an appeal to female voters that she’s launching Monday.

Following a state education warning, Chancellor Walcott warns test scores will show sharp drop

City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott warned Sunday that state reading and math test scores to be released this week will drop be dramatically lower because of tougher new exams.

Lovett: Cuomo's anti-corruption panel fails to pursue 1,500 criminal leads, stats show

Nine members of Gov. Cuomo’s anti-corruption commission who are also sitting district attorneys did not pursue about 1,500 criminal referrals from the Board of Elections since 2006, statistics show.

EXCLUSIVE Sheldon Silver looks to quash Lopez-related sexual harassment suit against Assembly

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver — arguing that his mishandling of past complaints against Vito Lopez is legally irrelevant — is trying to quash lawsuits brought by two women who say Lopez sexually harassed them.

Aaron Hernandez's uncle killed in Connecticut moped crash

A city man killed in a moped crash on Central Street early Saturday is an uncle of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, a law enforcement source said.

Eagles' player Riley Cooper reportedly receiving threats over racist slur

The Eagles say Riley Cooper told them about threatening messages he received after a video of him making a racial slur became public. Cooper, a fourth-year wide receiver, was fined by the Eagles, and then left the team to seek counseling.

Expectant dad speeding after wife's ambulance has tires slashed after he fails to stop for San Diego cops

Police used spikes to stop a father-to-be's car on Saturday as he trailed his pregnant wife's ambulance on a San Diego highway.

Russell Brand jokes about sex with ex-wife Katy Perry

Queens man dies after jumping on roof of SUV as woman driving it sped off and crashed

A 33-year-old Queens man died after a woman he was fighting with sped off and crashed her SUV with him clinging to the roof of the vehicle, police said.

Woman, 70, killed in Canadian boat crash

Police say a 70-year-old woman is dead and five people are injured after a boat collided with a small island on a lake in Ontario.

Transexual actress finds stardom in Netflix's 'Orange'

JUST IN TIME FOR SHARK WEEK: Great White sightings on the rise on East Coast

U.S. shark attacks and sightings jumped during the past decade, including a resurgence of Great Whites off the coast of Massachusetts.

EYE STILL SHUT: Still no CBS on Time Warner Cable

The Time Warner Cable blackout of CBS, Showtime and the network’s other channels extended into a second day with no sign of any settlement Saturday.

Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel under NCAA investigation for accepting money for autographs: report

Johnny Football’s awful offseason has gotten a little worse since a report emerged that he was paid for his autograph on photos and sports memorabilia.

Ohio killer set for execution found hanged in cell

A man condemned to death for fatally stabbing a neighbor during a Cleveland burglary was found hanged in his cell Sunday just days before his Wednesday execution.

Man who allegedly fathered a child with 16-year-old girl busted for child porn after Google rats him out

Travis Cook, 21, of Harrisburg was arrested and held on $100,000 bail Thursday after Google reported his alleged Gmail account's upload of child pornography in early March.

Baby with possibly severe injuries vanishes from Oklahoma City hospital

Police are searching for a baby boy who disappeared from an Oklahoma City hospital Tuesday. At least one parent took the 2-month-old before he could be treated for potentially severe injuries, cops said.

Florida boy sucked down drainage pipe and into river in scary 'water slide'

A Florida boy sucked down a drainage pipe is safe following his terrifying plunge. Five-year-old Owen Just traveled about 300 yards before he was spit out into the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers.

Giuliani: NYC voters will 'figure out' political future of disgraced pols Weiner and Spitzer

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani praised New York voters Sunday, saying he’s “confident” they’ll wade through the past personal scandals of mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner and controller candidate Eliot Spitzer to make the right decisions on election day.

Hollywood Melo? Knicks star hints days in N.Y. are numbered, move to Lakers may follow

Carmelo Anthony admitted “my window is closing” and that he’s “trying to bring a championship to New York ASAP.” But the clock is ticking on Anthony’s career as well as his time in New York. The All-Star forward can become a free agent on July 1, and he will almost certainly opt out of his contract.

Cleveland kidnap creep Ariel Castro moved to Ohio state prison to undergo mental evaluation

The Cleveland kidnapper, who was recently sentenced to life in prison without parole, plus 1,000 years, will undergo a mental and physical evaluation before being placed in a permanent facility.

A SOMBER PIECE OF HISTORY: Trayvon Martin's hoodie sought to be put on display in Smithsonian

Trayvon Martin's parents said it was too soon to consider donating their slain son's hoodie to the Smithsonian. "They've heard of it (the museum's interest), but it's probably a little premature, given the fact that, you know, we just came out of a trial, and we have a hold by the Department of Justice on the evidence," family attorney Daryl Parks told reporters at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Florida on Friday.

Queens girl, 10, shot after leaving her apartment: police

Cops are grilling at least one person in the shooting of a 10-year-old girl caught in an exchange of gunfire outside her Queens apartment building, officials said Saturday.

Former Playmate Anna Benson sees request for bond rejected by judge

Anna Benson, former Playboy Playmate and ex-wife to ex-Met Kris Benson, won't be ditching her Georgia jail digs and duds just yet.

Defiant A-Rod says Yankees, fans may be biggest losers if suspended

If Alex Rodriguez is making his final appearances ever on a professional baseball field, the embattled Yankees slugger is not going out quietly.

Woman raped outside Port Authority Bus Terminal, suspect nabbed: cops

A woman was raped outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal early Saturday morning, law enforcement sources said. Sources said Port Authority police nabbed the woman’s attacker after she ran into the terminal looking for help.

Amar'e Stoudemire filed for Israeli citizenship

Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire has taken one step closer to the Promised Land. The goggle-wearing power forward with gimpy knees and supposed Hebrew roots has applied for Israeli citizenship.

Classmates: Cowell's baby mama had affair with teacher at age 16

Cops almost fatally shoot actor after California film shoot

Cops descended on a southern California film shoot after a pair of gun-toting actors were mistaken for robbers at a popular coffee shop, police said Friday.

wow! 'I find everything beautiful': Canadian senior who was blind for 66 YEARS sees for the first time

After a man who was born blind fell down his apartment stairs and fractured several thin bones around his eye sockets, surgeons treating his injuries realized his blindness was actually curable.

Networks getting into swim of things

Myers: Big Tuna Parcells gives thanks to Hall of Fame at induction with LT at his side

Bill Parcells was not even two minutes into his Hall of Fame induction speech Saturday night when his trademark biting sense of humor was directed at Lawrence Taylor.

Lupica: A-Rod wants you to believe he is a fighter and victim as his exit from baseball looms large

Alex Rodriguez, whatever happens this week between him and Major League Baseball, he wants you to believe he is the victim of MLB and the Yankees.

LinkedIn revenue soars as mobile app boosts membership

LinkedIn Corp sailed past Wall Street's expectations with second-quarter revenue jumping 59 percent, as its efforts to become a highly trafficked website and popular mobile app paid off.

Costa Rica's zoos to close with animals to be released into wild

Costa Rican officials say they plan to close both of the country's public zoos next year so that animals can be freed from their cages. But the foundation that runs the animal parks said Saturday it is trying to keep them operating.

Elle Macpherson weds billionaire boyfriend

John Palmer, longtime NBC News reporter, dies at 77

The newsman is best known for breaking the story of the failed 1980 attempt to rescue American hostages in Tehran.

Failure of gun-checks bill on Bloomberg due to ads turning people off: Senator Pat Leahy

NYC mayor’s anti-gun ads ‘turned off some people that we might have gotten for supporters,’ said Leahy on a C-SPAN appearance.

Red Sox owner John Henry enters $70M deal for Boston Globe

Businessman John Henry, the principal owner of the Boston Red Sox, has entered into an agreement to buy The Boston Globe for $70 million, a massive drop from its record $1.1 billion price two decades ago.

BIBLICAL FIND? Piece of Christ cross claimed to have been found during Turkey dig

An archaeology dig at a Turkey church may have unearthed a sacred relic — a piece of the cross used to crucify Jesus Christ.

Wintour staying close to Hillary

Vogue’s editrice will join Michael Kors in honoring the former Secretary of State in October for her “unrelenting efforts” that have “improved millions of lives.”

Twin teen heirs to Doris Duke's tobacco fortune were horribly abused and locked in feces-covered basement: report

Georgina and Walker Inman, now 15, were imprisoned as children in a locked basement that was strewn with feces and were forced to relieve themselves in a corner of the room, the girl revealed in Rolling Stone.

Sports

Report: Johnny Football under NCAA investigation

Johnny Football’s awful offseason got a little worse Sunday when ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” reported the NCAA is investigating if the Heisman Trophy winner was paid for his autograph on photos and sports memoribilia.

Girardi, Yankees ready to embrace A-Rod as he brings circus to Chicago

The circus is heading to Chicago. Alex Rodriguez is expected to rejoin the Yankees Monday at U.S. Cellular Field for the first of three games against the White Sox, ending weeks of speculation as to whether the embattled third baseman would ever suit up for the Bombers again.

Hall of Famer Art Donovan dies at 89

Art Donovan, the Hall of Fame defensive lineman who spent much of his 12-year career with the Baltimore Colts, has dead. He was 89.

Tiger coasts to Bridgestone victory

They say par is a good score in a major. If that’s true next week at the PGA Championship, then Tiger Woods has already done his share of preparation.

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Younger and more attractive after plastic surgery? Not really, study says

How much younger can cosmetic surgery such as a facelift, brow lift, or eyelid surgery, make you look? Just three years, a new study finds.

Boy calls cops from back seat, saying dad is drunk and speeding

A frightened boy called 911 as his wasted father careened down Interstate 95, telling cops he thought jumping from the speeding car was the his only option to escape getting hurt.

Suicide attackers kill at least 9 Afghans at the Indian consulate

Three suicide attackers killed at least nine civilians, most of them children, in a botched attack Saturday on the Indian consulate in an eastern Afghan city near the border with Pakistan, security officials said.

Woman charged with defacing the Washington National Cathedral with green paint to appear in court

Jiamei Tian, 58, has been charged with damaging two chapels of the cathedral with a soda can of green paint on Monday.

Hockey mom admits to sex with teenage son's teammates during sleepovers at her home

Kathia Maria Davis, 46, was sentenced to 16 months in jail for the sordid slumber parties where she slept with two boys, aged 14 and 16.

Ninth woman accuses mayor of San Diego of harassment

Yet another woman has come forward to accuse San Diego Mayor Bob Filner of sexual harassment. The accusations comes from a Marilyn Monroe impersonator, Emily Gilbert, who was allegedly accosted by the politician when she performed her act at a fundraiser event in December.

WATCH Texas troopers busted for subjecting female drivers to invasive cavity searches during traffic stops

Two women, captured onscreen by a Texas state trooper’s dash cam, are probed in their vaginas and rectums by a glove-wearing female officer after a routine traffic stop near Dallas.

WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Pamplona-inspired bull run coming to U.S. cities after popularity of Spanish event

Thrill-seekers will soon be running with the bulls when they’re unleashed in several cities across the country, officials said.

EXCLUSIVE Renegade bondsman doles out jail time for 'violations' to boost revenues: sources

Brooklyn-based bondsman George Zouvelos, 45, has been sending defendants back to the slammer for frivolous reasons, and then charging them through the nose for it.

Playboy, Penthouse, New York Review of Books axed from military stores amid falling sales

Playboy, Penthouse and other sex-themed magazines will no longer be sold at Army and Air Force exchanges— a move described by the stores' operators as a business decision based on falling sales.

Out of sight, out of mind on terror threat at Kennedy Airport

Warnings of a possible Al Qaeda terror attack had little effect Saturday at Kennedy Airport, where passengers boarded international flights with few concerns.

Remini to dish on Scientology in book

Iran supreme leader formally endorses Hasan Rowhani as president

Iran's supreme leader formally endorsed Hasan Rowhani as president Saturday, allowing the moderate cleric to take charge of a country weakened by economic sanctions over its nuclear program.

Grand jury probing spy agency contractor that vetted Snowden

The company that conducted the most recent security review of former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden is the subject of a federal grand jury investigation, according to a new report.

Pervert pleasuring himself on train caught on camera

A sicko straphanger is being sought by police for pleasuring himself on a subway car as it rumbled through Chinatown — and a fellow rider filmed a cellphone video of the disgusting scene.

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Matt Damon notches another director with 'Elysium' role

Where did stomach virus outbreak come from? Consumers and food safety advocates seek answers on cyclospora

Nearly 400 people across the country have been sickened by cyclospora, a lengthy intestinal illness contracted by eating contaminated food.

Top U.S. officials meet to discuss embassy threat

Top U.S. officials met Saturday to review the threat of a terrorist attack that led to the weekend closure of 21 U.S. embassies and consulates in the Muslim world and a global travel warning to Americans. President Barack Obama was briefed following the session, the White House said.

President Obama tees off birthday weekend with golf

Obama, who turns 52 on Sunday, left the White House unusually early for the half-hour trip by motorcade to Andrews Air Force Base to squeeze in some golf before the celebration was to shift to the presidential retreat.

Mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn eyes big-money proposals

The leading mayoral candidate’s costly raft of proposals includes an $3 million-to-$6 million express ferry from Staten Island to midtown, a $60 million-to-$100 million plan to give every public school student an iPad.

Fraudsters bust NYC MetroCard machines, force subway riders to use swipe ‘services’

New York’s MTA is taking a swipe at subway scammers, but this isn’t a Mike Tyson roundhouse punch. It’s more like Liberace waving a feathered boa.

Lupica: The people will decide if mayoral election gets beyond the weirdness of Anthony Weiner

While Weiner has created a political peep show, mayor hopeful Bill Thompson has put the focus of the campaign in the hands of the people of New York

A FEAST FOR YOUR EYES! Amazing interiors are on the menu at these ambitious New York restaurants

Don't forget to look up from your plate — New York restaurateurs are serving up a feast for the eyes.

Ex-Marine sentenced to 24-year stint in prison for plotting to kill federal judge and a prosecutor

A blubbering ex-Marine was sentenced to 24 years in prison Thursday for paying a purported hit man to kill a federal judge and a prosecutor then cut off their heads.

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Kim Kardashian planning kid clothes: designer pal

The North star shall guide us to the next generation of unapologetic product-pimping.

Confidenti@l: Stunner says leave bra at home

Model Behati Prinsloo has more than four dozen bras, but doesn’t wear many of them.

Lea Michele attends Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s baby shower

Lea Michele stepped out on Saturday, smiling and clutching the arm of pal JoAnna Garcia as she attended the baby shower of good friend Jamie-Lynn Sigler.

Hilaria shows off baby bump in Hamptons

Baby bumps never go out of style among the celebrity set.

Rihanna parties hard in Barbados

The Barbadian beauty went beyond her usual naughtiness.

Lucky Sly! Stallone's wife wows in bikini

Sylvester Stallone's wife Jennifer Flavin was turning heads under the sun in St. Tropez.

Photos: Coach Parcells' Hall of Fame career

Two-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Parcells through the years.

Bloodhound Gang kicked off stage for Russian flag stunt

The American rock group Bloodhound Gang was kicked out of a Russian music festival and pelted with eggs after videos emerged of its bass player shoving a Russian flag down his pants at a recent concert in Ukraine. Russian prosecutors are even considering whether to open a criminal case in the matter, which comes amid a rise in U.S.

Camping resets your biological clock: study

Want to be a morning person? A new small study suggests taking a weeklong camping trip to reset your internal biological clock to both wake up earlier and feel more alert when you do.

Kathy Bates blasts NBC: ‘They treated us like s--t’

BEVERLY HILLS - Kathy Bates hasn't completely gotten over NBC's cancellation of her drama "Harry's Law" in May 2012. "They treated us like s---," Bates told TV critics here during a panel for her current show, FX's "American Horror Story: Coven."

Kim Kardashian makes first post-baby appearance

Surprise! Kim Kardashian has come out of hiding. The 32-year-old reality starlet emerged Friday for the first time in seven weeks since giving birth to daughter North West on her mother's new talk show "Kris."

Jennifer Aniston flaunts curvier figure in skintight dress

The 44 -year-old star stepped out in an ultra-curve hugging skintight satin dress at the "We're The Millers' "premiere.

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Simon Cowell's pregnant lover Lauren Silverman has late-night meeting with husband

Silverman was been staying at her home in the Hamptons with Andrew Silverman and son.

Confidenti@l: RiRi's near miss with Chris Brown ex

The man New York wakes up with in the morning, Elvis Duran, is having a rough time finding a place to rest his head.

Parental talks about sexting should start young: experts

Just how early should you talk to your kids about the dangers of sexting? As soon as you hand them a phone, experts say.

Colin Powell denies affair with Romanian diplomat

Colin Powell denied Thursday that he cheated on his wife of 50 years.

Megan Fox pregnant AGAIN just 10 months after first baby

Megan Fox has baby no. 2 on board! The 27-year old actress and husband Brian Austin Green, 40, are expecting their second child 10 months after welcoming son Noah Shannon, a rep for the actor has confirmed to the Daily News.

The trouble with sleep texting

The premed student sleeps with mittens on each night. Mittens, to protect herself from her phone. To render her fingers unable to send those unconscious messages that are as embarrassing as they are senseless. Yup: She's a sleep texter.

James Cameron announces three 'Avatar' sequels

Get ready for a whole lot more Na'vi adventures. James Cameron has expanded his upcoming plans for more "Avatar" movies. Following up on his hit 2009 film, the director is planning three more "Avatar" installments, 20th Century Fox announced Thursday.

Jack White’s estranged wife granted restraining order

The divorce proceedings between musician Jack White and estranged wife Karen Nelson have taken a turn for the worst. A judge has granted a restraining order against White as he has allegedly been harassing Nelson with phone calls and emails in recent months.

Robin Thicke, Jimmy Fallon, The Roots perform 'Blurred Lines' on kids' instruments

Think you've heard all the "Blurred Lines" covers you can stand? Jimmy Fallon and his house band, The Roots, will have you thinking again. The "Late Night" host debuted a cover version of the summer's hit song with Robin Thicke himself singing lead.

Brian Williams to take leave from NBC News for knee surgery

NBC News anchor Brian Williams will be off the air for a few weeks.

Actresses gone wild! Four stars go the sex route in new movies

It’s August, it’s hot and the big screen is steamy. Time for once-sweet girls to doff duds and go bad.

Confidenti@l: Biebs' cereal-crazy stay is a nutty mix

Justin Bieber’s stay in New York reaffirmed the teen’s standing as a world-class brat.

Shia accused of seeking to 'impoverish’ uncle

The star and his mom quietly filed suit against Barry Saide earlier this year.

photos Irina Shayk sizzles in new Agent Provocateur ad

Celebs aren't afraid to get a little sexy when it comes to ad campaigns.

FDA sets standard on products labeled 'gluten free'

The FDA released new rules that set standards for the term's use.

Michael Clarke Duncan's 'The Finder' co-star recalls actor

Geoff Stults says that no matter how big, tough his friend might have looked on TV, he had at least one large secret soft spot: his "creepy six cats."

‘The Spectacular Now’: movie review

The wonder in a perfect movie isn't necessarily in how it depicts the core relationship — though that’s spectacular in and of itself.

Aniston questions if Couric is 'a legitimate journalist'

The ‘We’re the Millers’ star stopped by gal pal Chelsea Handler’s late night show.

Lauren Silverman's in-laws don't like her and REFUSED to attend lavish wedding

Simon Cowell's baby mama steps out flaunting her growing bump.

Fox's 'Brooklyn Nine Nine': Cop comedy for fall

Fox has hired a couple of big guns in TV’s latest bid to explore the lighter side of murder.

PHOTOS Simon Cowell defininitely has a type

Do you notice any similarities about the women in Simon Cowell's life?

New baby affects men's sexual desire: study

A new study finds that a new baby doesn't just affect a mom's sex drive, but her partner's as well.

Billy Bob Thorton to star in TV adaptation of ‘Fargo’

Billy Bob Thornton will star in a new TV adaptation of the cult movie “Fargo,” airing next spring as a limited-run series on FX.

In the Now: Amy LaVere brings her jazz-and-soul folk sound to Joe's Pub

Her music has been likened to that of an edgier Norah Jones.

J.Lo in talks to return to ‘Idol’

Fox has been talking with Jennifer Lopez about returning as a judge on the faltering “American Idol.”

Bethenny Frankel: ‘I don’t feel sorry' for Teresa

The ex-"Real Housewives of New York City" starlet has voiced her opinion on Teresa Giudice's legal woes.

photos Britney makes a splash at water park

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

Move over Tiger Mom — here's Dolphin Dad

How a lighter, playful parenting approach helps raise smart, happy kids.

Beyonce shares photo the family's matching shoes

Beyonce took to Instagram Wednesday to display the matching fashion sense of her, Jay Z and little Blue Ivy.

PHOTOS Ariel Castro gets life — and then some

He pleaded guilty to more than 900 charges that included kidnapping, murder and sex assault.

'Drunk Ron Weasley' wishes Harry Potter a happy birthday

Actor Simon Pegg assumed the role on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.'

Tough enough for a Tough Mudder?

Extreme obstacle-style races include 10- to 12-mile courses that attract athletes and thrill seekers from all over.

‘Glee’ tribute to deal with Cory’s drug issue

Episode airing October 10, will "deal directly with what led to his passing," Fox Entertainment boss says.

Harry: 'I've only ever had sex with two people'

The 19-year-old One Direction singer is not quite up all night to get lucky.

Drink milk after eating sugary foods may cut cavities: study

Washing down sugary cereal with milk after eating may help cut tooth decay, a new study finds.

Smartphone cradle, app detect toxins

A new app can turn your smartphone into a handheld biosensor for food and your own body.

EXCLUSIVE JUST BEACHY! $7M Brooklyn Bridge beach plan will create oasis in NYC

Lovers of sand and sun no longer will have to troop to Coney Island or the Rockaways for a day at the beach.

Pride and prejudiced against Clarkson

The U.K. has barred Kelly Clarkson from bringing a ring once worn by Jane Austen ring out of the country.

Beck: Diane Sawyer is the 'biggest bigot'

Glenn Beck slammed his former ABC News co-worker on his radio show Wednesday

Jennifer Aniston slams nudist rumors

She has finally addressed rumors that have been haunting her for quite some time. She is not a nudist.

Bieber cleared in hit-and-run case

The superstar was cleared of charges for allegedly hitting a paparazzo outside an LA comedy club in June.

New Doritos Locos Tacos flavor on the way

Taco Bell has announced that the next yet-to-be revealed Doritos Locos Tacos flavor is coming August 22.

Simon feels 'tricked' by pregnant best friend's wife

Source says he thought they were 'friends with benefits.'

REVIEW ‘The Spectacular Now' is... well... spectactular

The captivating film stars Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller.

Jennifer Hudson on Simon: ‘I'm sure he's going to be an amazing father’

Hudson has some friendly advice for her former mentor.

Jeffrey Tambor is writing a book

The 'Arrested Development' actor talks to the Daily News about his new project.

WWE pro Randy Orton attacked by fan in South Africa

WWE pro Randy Orton took a smack down where the sun don't shine.

review Google Chromecast: A little stick with incredible potential

Chromecast is a cheap, diminutive streaming device for your TV.

'Breaking Bad' actor asked to be killed off from series

Fans have been predicting which characters will survive until the end of the series.

Nick Cannon to Amanda Bynes: 'I'm here for you'

Cannon posts a lengthy letter telling his former Nickelodeon co-star that he is here to help.

Pinterest launches price drop alerts

Attention, bargain hunters — Pinterest's newest feature might be of interest to you.

Randy Travis released from hospital following stroke, heart failure

Country music star was hospitalized three weeks ago.

photos No bra, no problem! Rosie goes topless down under

Check out which celebs we spotted going bra-free while out on the town.

H&M launches online shopping in the U.S.

The budget fashion retailer launched an e-commerce operation in the U.S.

wow! Most expensive Ferraris ever sold at auction

How much would you pay to own a piece of Italian sports car history?

photos Running away from her problems? Teresa Giudice goes jogging

Celebrity fit club: See how the stars stay in shape

SEE IT Kristin Chenoweth parodies Weiner scandal

On the "Tonight Show," the Chenoweth parodied the song "Popular" in honor of Anthony Weiner.

photos Shirtless Nick Jonas shows off rock-hard abs

Abs-olutely hot stomachs of the stars

Discovery Channel starts 26th annual Shark Week

Sensing viewers in the water, the sharks have begun to swarm.

Rita Ora's DKNY fashion shoot in NYC

The British popstar has stolen her 'wifey' Cara Delevingne's job as face of DKNY.

Ex-maid sues Food Network star Willie Degel

Ana Jiminez says Degel, the owner of Uncle Jack's Steakhouse, paid her only $400 to $500 in cash despite working 70 hours a week.

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Your Dreams: Revealing the meaning behind Daily News readers’ dreams

A little bundle awaits shopper’s return home; no running away from tough decisions.

Inside Showtime's new TV series 'Masters of Sex'

Just for the record, sometimes incorporating props into sex doesn’t enhance the experience. It’s just inconvenient.

'Our Nixon' on CNN tells the same old story of disgraced President

Right around the time it hits Watergate, though, it falls onto a familiar path.

New channel Pivot is programmed for millennials

Contrary to popular wisdom, says Evan Shapiro, the millennial generation would love to watch TV.

'When Comedy Went to School,' 'Europa Report,' 'Cockneys Vs. Zombies,' 'The Artist and the Model': Movie reviews

History of the Borscht Belt, a space mission gone wrong, old folks against monsters, and an aged sculptor and his young muse

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

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.

Budapest then and now

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

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 ...

Incredible celebrity engagement rings

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

Leo celebrities from Mila Kunis to Ben Affleck

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sports

Dempsey MLS-bound after leaving Tottenham

Tottenham says United States forward Clint Dempsey is returning to Major League Soccer, ending his six-year spell in English football. Spurs didn’t disclose the club Dempsey was joining, but British media are reporting that he will move to Seattle Sounders.

49ers CB Culliver will miss season with torn ACL

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver will miss the season with a torn ACL in his left knee. Culliver was injured Thursday during a non-contact drill.

Oops! Mariners manager gets mixed up signaling to bullpen

It didn’t much matter which arm acting Mariners manager Robby Thompson used to wave at the bullpen. None of the Seattle relievers could get anyone out.

Brees amazed by reaction to his takeout tip

Drew Brees says he’s amazed his $3 tip on a $74 takeout order last month has become a talking point on national television and the Internet. The quarterback was in the locker room at Saints headquarters Thursday morning when he noticed a discussion on a network morning show about tipping on takeout orders.

Cal ponies up 100G to help find mom's kidnapper

The family of Cal Ripken Jr. is offering a $100,000 reward to help find the person who kidnapped the former Orioles star’s mother last year.

One Direction singer signs on with English soccer club

One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson’s career in heading in a new direction. The boy band star has signed up to play a game for English soccer club Doncaster, a team that plays in the second-tier League Championship.

Ullrich: Give Lance his Tour de France wins back

Lance Armstrong should have his seven Tour de France victories reinstated because of the prevalence of doping at the time, former cyclist Jan Ullrich said.“I would give Armstrong the Tour victories back. ... That’s how it was back then,” Ullrich said.

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