Friday, September 20, 2013

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'They've been coming round here looking for people to shoot every night... just gang-banging stuff': Gunfire erupts in Chicago park injuring 13, including a 3-year-old fighting for life in critical condition

Eleven people, including a 3-year-old child, were injured late Thursday when someone opened fire on people in a park located in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood. Chicago Fire Department officials said the child was in critical condition. Two other victims were also in critical condition, officials said. read full story »

DAD SHOT MOM: Brooklyn girls find mother 'covered in blood' after father sent them out for takeout food while committing the savage act

Two Brooklyn girls given $8 by their mom's former boyfriend and sent to get food at a nearby chicken spot returned to find their mother dead in a pool of blood, police sources said.

EXCLUSIVE MTA and transit workers union to have contract negotiations

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The Transport Workers Union Local 100 will stress the hard work and sacrifices bus and subway workers made during and after the storm to boost its case for increased wages. The talks could set the stage other municipal unions.

STARK RAVING AD: New York woman 'mortified' after she is wrongly depicted as HIV positive in newspaper advert

Avril Lonan in an advertisment for the New York State Division of Human Rights which states, "People who are HIV positive are protected by the New York State Human Rights Law." The ad appeard in the April 3, 2013 edition of AM New York. Brooklyn woman Avril Nolan, 25, is positively furious at a photo agency for running her image in a newspaper ad portraying her as having HIV when she doesn't, her lawyer says.

Gonzalez: Yankee Stadium garages owe city more than $42M

Bronx Parking got a home run of a deal from the city to build 9,000 hardly used spaces at a garage by Yankee Stadium, and while the team is angling for a soccer park deal, too, $42 million in delinquent rent and taxes goes unpaid.Photo by Howard Simmons/Daily News When will the Bloomberg administration finally do something about one of the biggest property tax delinquencies in this town — the Yankee Stadium parking garages?

Ex-NFL star Brian Holloway may be sued by parents of teens who allegedly trashed his upstate NY home

Former NFL offensive lineman Brian Holloway stands in front of his rural vacation home Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, in Stephentown, N.Y. Holloway’s rural vacation home was trashed during a Labor Day weekend party attended by an estimated 200 to 400 teenagers. Holloway said the partiers caused at least $20,000 in damage, breaking windows and doors, punching holes in walls and spraying graffiti. He saw the whole thing unfold live on Twitter _ and now he’s using the teens’ own posts to reveal their identities and to try to set them on a better path. (AP Photo/Michael Hill) If Brian Holloway thought the hundreds of teenagers who destroyed his home were ruthless, wait until their families are through with him. Several parents are reportedly considering lawsuits against the former NFL star after he posted their children's names online.
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CANNIBAL BROS: Teens stab one’s mom with sword in plot to murder her, eat her liver, cops say

NR Two teen boys were arrested after allegedly attacking one of their mothers with a sword and talking about eating her liver, police said.

Joy Covey, former Amazon exec behind IPO, dead at 50

Joy Covy, an old Amazon CFO died in a bicycling crash. She was 50. Covey died on Sept. 18 in a bicycle accident near Portola Valley, Calif. Covey joined Amazon in 1996, where she served as CFO and then chief strategy officer.

SHOCKING TWIST: Mother of Georgia teen abducted by two men who shot family dog during brutal home invasion was arrested with one of the suspects in 2012 drug raid

HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY Ayvani Hope Perez's mother, Marie Corral, knew one of her daughter's accused attackers, according to police records that reveal she was arrested with him during a drug raid just south of Atlanta in 2012.

De Blasio vows to improve low-wage worker conditions

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi In a series of interviews and campaign appearances, Democratic mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio continued to push his message against income equality, saying that he would give low-wage and fast-food workers more rights and help them unionize. Republican candidate Joe Lhota agreed that there was income inequality in the city, but said he would focus on helping people become 'employable' and creating jobs.

Mayors Againt Illegal Guns press Democrats on Capitol Hill

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. puts his arms around Carlee Soto, sister of Newtown victim and Sandy Hook teacher Victoria Soto, as prayers were offered during a rally on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013, on gun control. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Mayors Against Illegal Guns is pressing reluctant Democrats to vote again this year on a gun control bill that includes background checks.

AIRPORT HORROR: Five-month-old baby believed to be American dies in 'freak' accident on baggage conveyor belt in Spain

Alicante Airport with passenger jets at the gates on February 18, 2012 in Alicante, Spain.  A five-month-old baby died on Wednesday night after a horrific accident on a baggage collection conveyor belt at a Spanish airport.

EXCLUSIVE Teen daughter of NYPD detective helps cops nab creep she says tried to lure her into his truck

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The teenage daughter of a Queens detective used a lesson from her father to help cops nab a creep she said tried to lure her into his truck with an offer to pay for sex.

John Catsimatidis settles overtime dispute with Gristedes workers

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The wannabe mayor who lost his bid for the Republican nomination last week has agreed to cough up an additional $645,000 to the lawyers of Gristedes supermarket workers who sued him for unpaid overtime.

Kerry presses United Nations to pass resolution on Syrian weapons

The secretary of state has called on the U.N. General Assembly to move swiftly to approve a U.S.-Russia deal to eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons.

REVIEW Ready to Bloom? Orlando hits Broadway in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ debut

Hurricane Katrina may be responsible for Louisiana boy's brain-eating amoeba death

Louisian health officials say the water in St. Bernard’s Parish is safe to drink. The system is being flushed with chlorine to kill the The brain-eating amoeba that killed little Drake Smith may be linked to Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana health experts say.

Miley 'hasn't decided' what to do with her ring

Penn. police chief to be fired after pro-gun tirade

Gilberton Police Chief Mark Kessler listens as Gilberton Mayor Mary Lou Hannon makes a recommendation to suspend him Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013 in Mahanoy Plane, Pa. A small-town Pennsylvania police chief’s profanity-laced Internet tirades about the Second Amendment and liberals have earned him a measure of notoriety _ and now, his bosses intend, a pink slip. Gilberton Borough Council members say they plan to fire Mark Kessler, nearly two months after voting to suspend the only full-time member of the town's police force. (AP Photo/Republican-Herald, David McKeown) MANDATORY CREDIT Gilberton, Pa., officials said Thursday they intended to fire a police chief suspended after he posted online videos of himself shooting automatic weapons and going on profanity-laced tirades about liberals and the Second Amendment.

Illegal guns came from the South to New York City via U.S. mail: Ray Kelly

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Fourteen of 49 guns the NYPD seized after an 18-month investigation were shipped from the South to the city by mail, authorities said Thursday.

Republicans say IRS continued to target tea party groups even after granting tax-exempt status

MARCH 22, 2013 FILE PHOTO The Internal Revenue Service continued to target conservative political groups even after approving their applications for tax-exempt status, a key Republican lawmaker said Wednesday.

Large 5.3-magnitude earthquake hits Fukushima, Japanese prefecture stricken by 2011 tsunami

TOPSHOTS JAPAN OUT A 5.3-magnitude earthquake has hit the Japanese prefecture that is home to the nuclear power plant crippled in the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

SEE IT Attorney bitten by female purse-snatcher during citizens arrest, punches back

Damon, an attorney working downtown at 77 Monroe Center, said alleged purse-snatcher Mikayla Hull pierced the skin of his wrist when she bit him during a struggle with Damon and other citizens on Tuesday, Sept. 17. A purse snatcher who was detained and held on a Grand Rapids, Mich., sidewalk while police were called bit an attorney who had pinned her to the ground Tuesday, and the incident was captured on video.

Raissman: Buzz surrounding Matt Harvey has much to do with overreaction to Dan Patrick show gaffe

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Whatever Qualcomm suits are paying Matt Harvey to pitch their product isn’t enough. He deserves a raise. In an abbreviated radio interview with Dan Patrick, and the ridiculously overblown fallout that followed, Harvey took the Qual-what out of Qualcomm.

Joe Lhota defends de Blasio after voter calls children ‘sickening’

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A woman criticized de Blasio's two teenage children during a telephone town hall meeting, which prompted Lhota to sing the de Blasio family's praises. Lhota, who earlier in the day challenged de Blasio to a debate in each of the five boroughs, is trailing his Democratic rival in the polls.

'It's a little surreal': Washington Navy Yard reopens for business three days after mass shooting

Military personnel and workers walk along the perimeter of the Washington Navy Yard Thursday. The facility opened for the first time since 12 people and a gunman were killed Monday. There was little joy among the returnees streaming into the fortified facility.

Chen: 'I have never had a nose job'

Vogue profile casts Rand Paul’s wife Kelley as the secret weapon behind the Tea Partier's political rise

Senator Rand Paul and his wife Kelley are featured in a Vogue profile about the Kentucky Republican. Outspoken Kentucky Republican Rand Paul may be making waves in Washington, but it is his wife, Kelley Ashby, is holding down the home front and quietly helping her husband navigate his political stardom.

President Obama promises veto of House bill that would defund ’Obamacare’

AFP OUT The White House promised a veto of a Republican effort to gut President Barack Obama’s health care law that is part of a temporary funding bill in the House to prevent a partial government shutdown on Oct. 1.

J.P. Morgan agrees pay $920M fine for 'London Whale' trades while admitting to failed trade oversight in $6B loss

The lobby of JPMorgan Chase headquarters in New York. The U.S. Department of Justice continues to investigate the bank for possible criminal activity. JPMorgan Chase & Co. will pay $920 million and has admitted that it failed to oversee trading that led to a $6 billion loss and renewed worries about serious risk-taking by major banks.

Chobani Greek yogurt still set to arrive on school lunch menus after recall

A JAN. 13, 2012 FILE PHOTO HOLD FOR STORY BY MICHAEL HILL Chobani is set to hit school lunch trays soon, despite a recent recall of moldy yogurt that may have sickened dozens.

Earth will be habitable for at least 1.75 billion years, barring disaster: study

NR Earth will be able to sustain life for at least the next 1.75 billion years — that is if nuclear war or massive asteroids do not destroy it first, according to a new study.

Rare lovefest on Capitol Hill: Caroline Kennedy’s Senate confirmation hearing unites parties

Caroline Kennedy prepares to testify at her U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on her nomination as the U.S. ambassador to Japan in Washington on Thursday. Supporting her nomination are Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). The Senate confirmation hearing Thursday for Caroline Kennedy’s appointment as ambassador to Japan was a bipartisan tribute to her and her legendary family.

Many doctors don't give obese cancer patients enough chemotherapy, oncology group claims

Tracy Smith looks out of a window at the infusion center at Duke Cancer Center in Durham, N.C. Obese people are less likely to survive cancer, and one reason may be a surprising inequality: The overweight are undertreated, according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Google funds new company, Calico, to tackle aging, disease prevention

Google's latest venture outside the world of Internet search and advertising is a company dedicated to health and anti-aging. The ambitious quest to reverse the aging process and extend human life will be pursued by a new company called Calico that is being financed by Google Inc.

'He is not enhancing Russia's global reputation... he is destroying it': John McCain slams Putin in scathing op-ed piece in Pravda

McCain is accusing Putin of corruption, repression and self-serving rule in an opinion piece for Pravda that answers the Russian leader's broadside published last week in an American newspaper.

N.J. high court rules judge working as part-time comedian can’t do both

FEB. 25, 2013 FILE PHOTO New Jersey's Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Vincent Sicari, a part-time municipal judge, to step down from the bench if he wants to continue moonlighting as a comedian and actor.

Hamill: For Newtown father, Washington Navy Yard shooting stings raw wounds of Sandy Hook — 'It is not a club you ever want to join'

David and Francine Wheeler, parents of Sandy Hook School shooting victim Benjamin speak at a news conference at Edmond Town Hall in Newtown, Conn., Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. One month after the mass school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the parents joined a grassroots initiative called Sandy Hook Promise to support solutions for a safer community. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) David Wheeler was already scheduled to speak at the Tribute to Sandy Hook in Manhattan this Friday night before more violence erupted at the Washington Navy Yard.

watch Horrifying video shows Japanese volleyball coach slapping student in face 13 times in 16 seconds

The teacher slaps the student not once or even 12 times — hitting him in the face 13 times less than a half-minute. The teacher at Hamamatsu Nittai Senior High School, in Shizuoka, not only screams and hits the boy — it was the second time that day he physically attacked a student, administrators say.

Creep tries to rape 10-year-old girl on her way to school in Queens

Here is the man cops say attempted to rape a 10-year-old girl on Monday on 168th St. and Douglas Ave. Cops are searching for a creep they say tried to rape a 10-year-old girl on her way to school in Queens.

Delaware police release their own trading cards — the latest childen's craze

Gotta get 'em all! Kids can win prizes like bicycles and skateboards donated by local businesses. The brave men and women of Newark's police department have unveiled their very own line of trading cards that have local children "mobbing police officers" to get their hands on them.

Table for Eight? Guess where Jon Gosselin works now

NYC family looking for cross-country flight to care for sick 1-year-old son after raising $200K to fight his rare disease

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi One-year-old Idan Zablocki is due at Seattle Children's Hospital on Sept. 24 for the beginning of his treatment, which his parents Amanda and Akiva Zablocki hope will cure his extremely rare immune disease.

Subway ‘stabber’ found fit for trial

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Ashell Jacob, 31, was cleared for trial in Manhattan Supreme Court after allegedly knifing a random woman aboard a 6 train.

Angels on the catwalk: Models stun at Paris Fashion Week

Infamous Green River Killer, convicted of 48 murders, tells radio station he killed 75 to 80 people — and can lead police to their bodies

Authorities are skeptical about claims made by Green River Killer Gary Ridgway, pictured here during a 2011 arraignment on charges stemming from a 1982 death, that he can lead investigators to more bodies. Authorities in Washington state voiced skepticism Wednesday about a claim by Gary Ridgway, the "Green River Killer," that he can help find the bodies of more of his victims.

Peter Reilly, the Daily News’ beloved vice president of circulation, died Wednesday after a brief battle with colon and liver cancer

Harlem Globetrotters Hacksaw Hall, left, and Hi Rise Brown, right, pose with Daily News Circulation Director Pete Reilly at the Port Authority building in Manhattan, NY Feb. 17, 2011. Peter Reilly, the Daily News’ beloved vice president of circulation, died Wednesday after a brief battle with colon and liver cancer. He was 50.

Florida toddler seriously injured after mom ran over his legs with a lawn mower

The injured boy was taken by helicopter to a Florida hospital on Wednesday morning. A Lake Placid mom ran over her 2-year-old boy’s legs with a lawn mower on Wednesday morning. The boy remains in critical condition at Tampa General Hospital.

SEARCHING FOR BABY PAUL: Incredible age-progression sketch shows what baby abducted 50 years ago may look like today

An age-progression sketch may bring investigators one step closer to finding a baby boy who was kidnapped from a Chicago hospital nearly 50 years ago.

Good news for the Class of 2018: Hottest jobs in future will be in fields outside technology

J=0804_CYBER There’s way more to the job market than just tech. In fact, the hot jobs of 2018 through 2025 will include other fields such as health care; research and development, and sales and marketing.

Brooklyn man featured in Time immigration story arrested child porn charges

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Roy Naim, 29, who bills himself as an immigration activist, allegedly downloaded at least three illicit videos featuring underage boys from the website of another sicko based in Louisiana who made the porn.
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F1 film ‘Rush’ could spark bidding frenzy for James Hunt’s McLaren

Bidding for this 1977 McLaren M26, which delivered British racing driver James Hunt  his final F1 victory, will streak into the millions of dollars. A 1977 McLaren raced by James Hunt goes to auction ahead of Ron Howard’s Formula One movie ‘Rush.’
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Harper: Tulowitzki's pricey but worth trade for Mets

Tory Tulowitzki is a difference-maker who would bring some much-needed star power to Citi Field. Could the Mets make a trade for Troy Tulowitzki? Indications are the Rockies are going to listen seriously to offers for their All-Star shortstop this winter, and while the cost would be high and the risk significant, GM Sandy Alderson has to at least make a serious attempt to do such a deal.

SEE IT Pool party! Dodgers celebrate clinching NL West title

The Dodgers get wet in the Chase Field pool after clinching their division with a win over the D-backs.  The Dodgers became the first team to clinch a postseason berth, wrapping up their first NL West title since 2009 when they rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 on Thursday behind two homers from Hanley Ramirez.

Giant date with Cam could set defensive tone for season

The Giants, who are facing a fellow 0-2 team in the Panthers, are going to Carolina with Cam Newton on their minds. First, the Giants were battered by the Dallas Cowboys, and then they were bludgeoned by the Denver Broncos. But this Sunday, things only get worse for the middling defense of the underachieving, 0-2 Giants.

Hall of Famer says Heat's title is tainted

Miami Heat shooting guard Ray Allen (34) reacts to shot that took the game into overtime during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Miami. The Miami Heat won 103-100 in overtime. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) The Nets have a shot at a championship this season, according to Rick Barry, but the Bulls are a wildcard given Derrick Rose’s health. As for the defending champion Heat, well, that’s another story.
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Judge orders psychiatric exam for New York man charged with attacking his estranged wife with a BLOWTORCH

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Disturbed former mechanic Carlos Diaz admitted to cops that he blowtorched his estranged wife out of jealousy, and tried but failed to do the same to his ex-boss.

exclusive Call him Dough Blasio: Bill charging $75K minimum for fund-raiser appearances after nailing down NY primary win — $25K more than Cuomo, Schumer

The price of access to Bill de Blasio has skyrocketed since his stunning victory in the Democratic primary for New York mayor — from $5,000 to a whopping $75,000, the Daily News has learned.

Failed mayoral candidate Catsimatidis appears in court over failure to pay overtime to Gristedes workers

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The wannabe mayor who lost his bid for the Republican nomination last week has agreed to cough up an additional $645,000 to the lawyers of Gristedes supermarket workers who sued him for unpaid overtime.

'HIS BACK LEGS WAS BIGGER THAN THE SIZE OF MY BODY': Stunned hunters snag MASSIVE gator in La. weighing 760 pounds

Jim White, of Ventress, LA, was out hunting alligators Saturday in West Baton Rouge Parish when he came across one of his lines with something on it. What he found was a 13'4" alligator that weighed 760 pounds. A group of Louisiana hunters are looking to reel their way into the records books after hauling in a 13-foot-4 inch alligator weighting a whopping 760 pounds.

Meet the 'Academic Advisory Council' that will help implement stop-and-frisk reforms

K. Babe Howell, Associate Professor of Law, CUNY School of Law. She has been named to a panel on stop and frisk. -- CUNY Law Magazine Manhattan Federal Court Judge Shira Scheindlin has tapped 12 people — all of them law professors, some of them Bloomberg and NYPD critics — to weigh in on street stops and help carry out changes.

ONE BIG WINNER: Lone $400M Powerball ticket sold in South Carolina

A monitor in a Dahl's grocery store displays the estimated jackpot amount for Wednesday's Powerball drawing, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, in Des Moines, Iowa. The giant Powerball jackpots keep coming, with the latest $400 million prize ranking among the largest ever. But soon, lottery players could see even more huge jackpots as organizers of the Mega Millions lottery move ahead with plans to revamp the game and attract more players. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) A lone Powerball ticket worth $400 million was sold in South Carolina, according to the lottery’s website.

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s daughter robbed at gunpoint while walking her dog in London

Kathryn Blair, daughter of former Prime Minister Tony Blair, was robbed at gunpoint in London, authorities say. No one was hurt and no arrests made. 25-year-old Kathryn Blair, one of the former leader’s four children, was walking her dog when she was approached by two men. No shots were fired, and no arrests have been made, authorities say.

'A statement to everyone in America': Homeless man to get nearly $100K in donations after returning cash-stuffed backpack

Glen James, of Boston, who is homeless, turned in a backpack containing $2,400 in U.S. currency, almost $40,000 in traveler's checks, as well as Chinese passports and other personal papers. He found the backpack in a Boston mall late Saturday. A fundraiser has collected more than $95,000 in just two days for Glen James, a homeless man from Boston. James returned a backpack he found that contained almost $42,000 in cash and traverler’s checks.

ALL IN THE FAMLY: Three sons of mobster Vinny Gorgeous busted on drug trafficking charges in connection with a cross-country marijuana distribution scheme

Three offspring of notorious mafia boss Vincent (Vinny Gorgeous) Basciano were busted on drug trafficking charges in connection with a cross-country marijuana distribution scheme that moved thousands of pounds of the funky green stuff, authorities said.

Florida man accused of beating girl to the beat of Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines'

Steven Fillingim, 40, was busted for alleged child abuse against an underage girl, Florida police said. Steven Fillingim faces three counts of child abuse after allegedly getting violent with an underage girl — including striking her thighs for 40 minutes to the tune of Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines.”

James Franco stages his own fake paparazzi photos

I was 'pushing bags of weed' to make ends meet: Idris Elba

EXCLUSIVE Model's $20M class action lawsuit against multiple agencies thrown out by Manhattan judge

Model Louisa Raske saw her $20 million suit against a bevy of modeling agencies tossed Wednesday, but judge said she could sue agencies she had done work for. Louisa Raske's lawsuit alleged that modeling agencies such as Ford, Next and Wilhelmina hoarded royalty payments that should have gone to models who used to work for them.

GROWER EAST SIDE: Mayor Bloomberg's $1B superproject includes a rooftop farm

It has been centuries since there has been a working farm on the lower East Side. But Mayor Bloomberg’s latest big development project, unveiled Wednesday, calls for just that, part of a mega-complex of office and retail space and 1,000 new units of housing — half of which will be below market value.

'I won't love you anymore. I'll only be able to love mom': Toddler threatens to 'break up' with her dad if he doesn't buy her a My Little Pony in adorable video

She may look cute. But this adorable toddler has been caught on camera trying to blackmail her dad into buying her a brand-new My Little Pony.

Nintendo's former president - who is credited with transforming the video game giant - dies at age 85

BEST QUALITY, FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1992 FILE PHOTO Hiroshi Yamauchi, who ran Nintendo for more than 50 years and led the Japanese company's transition from traditional playing-card maker to video game giant, has died. He was 85.

TOM'S GIANT LOSS: Coach Coughlin's younger brother John dies after freak taxi fall on way home from Sunday's big game

Giants coach Tom Coughlin suffered a loss far more devastating than any gridiron defeat: the death of his younger brother in a freak accident. John Coughlin, 63, a familiar figure at the Meadowlands racetrack during a lengthy horse-training career, died Monday night at Hackensack University Medical Center.

Nintendo's former president - who is credited with transforming the video game giant - dies at age 85

BEST QUALITY, FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1992 FILE PHOTO Hiroshi Yamauchi, who ran Nintendo for more than 50 years and led the Japanese company's transition from traditional playing-card maker to video game giant, has died. He was 85.
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PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Mom of Washington Navy Yard shooter at a loss for why son went on horrific murder spree as she apologizes to victims' families

Cathleen Alexis, center, mother of Washington DC Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis, answers her door at her home located in Brooklyn on Monday, September 17, 2013. ID of Cathleen Alexis was confirmed by neighbors on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013.   The mother of the slain Washington Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis, pictured above, broke her silence and said she was glad that “he can no longer do harm to anyone.”

'If you think that Russian roulette is a great way to protect workers, then the present system is perfect': HIV positive porn stars & others take aim at industry health standards

Porn actors Cameron Bay and her boyfriend Rod Daily held an emotional news conference in Hollywood on Wednesday, taking aim at what they see as lax health standards that lead them both, as well as two other performers, to contract the HIV virus.
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CONFIDENTI@L: Editor Hackett is pretty hot People

People managing editor Larry Hackett’s life is stirring big gossip in the magazine’s offices. Staffers are buzzing that the glossy’s honcho has been secretly dating an underling at the magazine.

Breaking the mold in 'Breaking Bad'

Lydia (Laura Fraser), Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Mike (Jonathan Banks) - Breaking Bad_Season 5, Episode 5_"Dead Freight" - Photo Credit: Ursula Coyote/AMC The violent, amoral world of AMC’s "Breaking Bad" is also a man’s world. With one exception.

Elisabeth Harnois of 'CSI' faces an uncertain fate

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’s Elisabeth Harnois is always on the go, whether in her thriving TV career or moves on the dance floor. Next Wednesday marks the 14th season premiere of “CSI.”

REVIEW 'Rush' builds to a thrilling climax

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY UNIVERSAL PICTURES FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY. Racecar driving is one of the most cinematic sports.

REVIEW ‘Prisoners’ ties your nerves up in knots.

Jake Gyllenhaal (l.) and Hugh Jackman in ‘Prisoners’ It’s easy to make a thriller. It’s hard to make one that says something about human nature that is hauntingly compelling.

In the Now: Bronx Children's Museum explores aquatic life

The Bronx Children’s Museum’s Rivers on the Go Mobile Exhibit will teach kids about the city’s aquatic habitats. The “Rivers on the Go” mobile exhibit pulls into the Samaritan Village Health Fair on Saturday.

REVIEW Film: 'Generation Iron,' 'Short Game,' 'Men at Lunch'

Branch Warren in GENERATION IRON The oversized men who compete for the title of Mr. Olympia find a way to their dreams.

REVIEW 'A Single Shot' could use more excitment

Sam Rockwell as the unlucky John Moon in “A Single Shot” Who would have guessed that sex, drugs and double-crossing could be so unrelentingly boring?

REVIEW 'The Hollow Crown' is grand

Tom Hiddleston as Prince Hal PBS describes this ambitious production as its own “Game of Thrones.”

Leto covers Rihanna's 'Stay'

Jared Leto covers Rihanna's ballad 'Stay' in a session for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge. Rocker/actor Jared Leto gave Rihanna a run for her money when he performed a cover of the her love ballad.

NBC developing Johnny Carson miniseries

For editorial use only. Additional clearance required for commercial or promotional use, contact your local office for assistance. Any commercial or promotional use of NBCUniversal content requires NBCUniversal�s prior written consent. The iconic host will be returning to the NBC airwaves through a new miniseries based on his life.

Gandolfini showed 'usual sense of humor' when signing will

NO SALES. AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY FOX SEARCHLIGHT FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY. Acting legend divided up $70 million estate before his death in Italy.

SEE IT Jesse L. Martin channels Marvin Gaye

Jesse L. Martin (r.) bears a striking resemblence to the real Marvin Gaye in the upcoming biopic, 'Sexual Healing.’ Mercy, mercy me, doesn’t "Law & Order" star Jesse L. Martin look the splitting image of Marvin Gaye?

Selena getting no love from Russia

-ALLCOUNTRY The singer was denied a visa request by Russian officials reportedly due to her stance on gay rights.

Are you being served? Try better body language

MR & PR Don't bother wedging yourself between other patrons at a bar or waving cash at the bartender.

REVIEW 'Prisoners'

Jake Gyllenhaal (l.) and Hugh Jackman in ‘Prisoners’ Led by a stellar cast that includes Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal, "Prisoners" is hard to let go of.

In Russia, using classic lit for sex ed

Russia's children rights ombudsman Pavel Astakhov speaks during his news conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. Astakhov has insisted that American families in legal limbo in their attempts to adopt children will be allowed to take them back to the U.S. (AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel) “The best sex education there is, in fact, is Russian literature and literature in general,” Pavel Astakhov says.

Rob Lowe defends Zac Efron's rehab decision

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 24: Actor Rob Lowe speaks onstage during the Killing Kennedy panel at the National Geographic Channels portion of the 2013 Summer Television Critics Association tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 24, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) The 49-year-old actor tweeted some words of wisdom, apparently to the 25-year-old Efron.

Miley goes topless for 'Bangerz' album cover art…

Miley Cyrus continues to leave little to imagination for her album cover art.

...As Liam spotted locking lips with new gal pal

He sure isn't showing any lingering feelings for his former fiancé.

Americans hunger for 'hipster' food

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Whether, it's a cronut, Ramen Burger or the McRib, Americans can't get enough of elusive food.

PHOTOS There she is, Miss World Muslimah

Miss Nigeria crowned winner in Muslim beauty pageant in Jakarta, Indonesia.

PHOTOS Elisabetta Canalis sizzles in lingerie

Elisabetta Canalis models for Lormar lingerie. Elisabetta Canalis put her curves to work in one super sexy shoot for Italian lingerie label Lormar.

SEE IT Kidman sparkles in 'Grace of Monaco' trailer

NICOLE KIDMAN stars in GRACE OF MONACO Weinstein Company releases first look at biopic of Grace Kelly.

LeBron James kisses wife Savannah on honeymoon

'When u have someone that's always there for you no matter the ups and downs in life, it makes it all worth living for! So happy to call u Mrs. Savannah James #MyQueen #Backbone #QueenJames #Honeymoon' Lebron James posts a honeymoon photo on September 18, 2013. Miami Heat stared puckered up to new wife Savannah Brinson while the duo honeymoon in Rome.

'Person of Interest' shooting causes scare in NYC

-ALLCOUNTRY A phony gun scene ended up forcing the crew of CBS’ “Person of Interest” to holster their cameras.

'Big Bang Theory' stars seeking up to $1M an episode: report

MANDATORY CREDIT; NO ARCHIVE; NO SALES; NORTH AMERICAN USE ONLY The cast of "The Big Bang Theory" is looking for the big bucks.

PHOTOS Deadly flooding in Mexico

Fidel Serano, left, and Jose Perez use a canoe to help their neighbors whose properties were flooded by a raging Rio Chama on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 in Chili, N.M., about five miles north of Española. It could be a while before the exact amount of damage from recent heavy rain and flooding in New Mexico will be known, officials said. Counties are submitting preliminary flood damage estimates to the Federal Emergency Management Agency as federal officials work to tally their own assessment, a process that may take weeks.  The death toll continues to rise as hurricane Manuel moves across Mexico.

Giuseppe Zanotti talks friendship with Kanye

Giuseppe Zanotti and Kanye West, shown here in Feb. 2011, have worked together in the past, and Zanotti admits he would consider venturing into clothing design if he partnered with the fashion-forward rapper. The legendary Italian shoe designer has quite the bromance with the volatile rapper.

Unusual uses for Greek yogurt

NR Greek yogurt lightens, moistens and adds flavor, and it works as a stand-in for mayonnaise.

Sting’s new musical to sail onto Broadway in fall 2014

JULY 19, 2013 Sting’s new musical “The Last Ship” will sail onto a Broadway stage.

Miley Cyrus defends VMAs stunt to Britney Spears

Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus talk in the trailer for "Miley: The Movement". It has been a Miley Cyrus movement indeed.

'Breaking Bad' final episodes will run 'extra long'

Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) and Walter White (Bryan Cranston) - Breaking Bad _Season 5 - Photo Credit: Frank Ockenfels/AMC "Breaking Bad" fans, prepare for just a little bit more of Walter White.

Zac Efron went to rehab twice this year: report

Zac Efron may have gone to rehab more than once. According to reports the actor checked into a facility in March, and then again in April after relapsing during work on the film ‘Neighbors.’ Efron may have gone to rehab more than once for alleged drug abuse.

Joy Behar reveals she was once fired from ‘The View’

For editorial use only. Additional clearance required for commercial or promotional use. Contact your local office for assistance. Any commercial or promotional use of NBCUniversal content requires NBCUniversal's prior written consent. Joy Behar is spilling beans about her time on The View

Red grapes and blueberries help boost immunity: study

Blueberries A study found chemicals in red grapes may boost your body’s immune system.

Terrence Howard agrees to stay away from ex-wife

PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: Actor Terrence Howard (L) and wife Michelle Ghent attend "The Ledge" Cocktail Party At Bing Bar on January 21, 2011 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Bing) Actor Terrence Howard is knuckling under in a legal dispute with his ex-wife.

7 Hollywood stars turned health gurus

From Jenny McCarthy to Jessica Alba, these tip-heavy books from screen stars who became gurus on parenting, weight loss and everything in between offer plenty of helpful advice. Many years ago, Juan Ponce de Leon foraged through Florida in search of the fountain of youth. Five centuries later, Suzanne Somers seems to have found it.

Patsy Swayze, mother of Patrick Swayze, dies at 86

Patrick Swayze poses with mom Patsy Swayze (left), wife Lisa Niemi (right) and brother Don Swayze while being honored with a star on the Hollywod Walk of Fame in 2008. Patsy Swayze, the mother of late actor Patrick Swayze, has died.

review 'Rush'

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY UNIVERSAL PICTURES FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY. Ron Howard's action-packed drama builds to a thrilling climax

National Book Award fiction longlist announced

The ten contenders include Rachel Kushner’s “The Flamethrowers, Jhumpa Lahiri’s “The Lowland,” and Thomas Pynchon’s “Bleeding Edge.”

photos 'Walking Dead' star Lauren Cohan strips for Maxim

They may seem innocent enough on TV, but the stars of 'Glee' show that even good students can be bad. Lea Michele, Dianna Agron and Cory Monteith have stripped down to spice up the November issue of GQ magazine. Michele and Agron, who play Rachel Berry and Quinn Fabray, don racy schoolgirl outfits and dish on everything from body image to dropping out of high school. Been naughty? These stars have!

'Grand Theft Auto' breaks Man of Steal, pulls in $800M on release day

Photo Illustration Virtual violence is raking in very real cash.

End in sight: Defense rests in Michael Jackson wrongful death trial

MARCH 5, 2009 FILE PHOTO. ARCHIVBILD. Jurors are expected to get the case Wednesday.

Paris welcomes first 'cat cafe'

Cats walk between customers at the new Cafe des chats in Paris. France's first "cat cafe" opens on Saturday in Paris.

Chrissy Teigen enjoys wedded bliss with John Legend

'Putting my @beachbunnyswimwear bridal line to good use in Portofino!' Chrissy Teigen posts a honeymoon photo with husband John Legend on Portofino on September 17, 2013. The model shared an Instagram photo from their romantic getaway.

LiLo's new flame is former NFL player and reality TV star

Lindsay Lohan posted an Instagram photo with rumored boyfriend Matt Nordgren on September 11. Lohan may be getting a little help on her road to recovery from a new man.

Top trends from London Fashion Week

Bright florals at Mary Katrantzou's show. What we learned about Spring 2014 from the runway in the British capital.

REVIEW 'Between Friends'

Amos Oz's book explores the daily lives behind a Utopian dream.

Celebrities in rehab

(FILE) Fame is tough and not everyone can cope with it. These celebrities paid a visit to a rehabilitation center - some more than once.

HINCKLEY: 'Dexter' in a creative slump as series finale looms

This undated publicity image released by Showtime showsJennifer Carpenter as Debra Morgan, left, and Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan in a scene from the final season of "Dexter," airing Sundays at 9 p.m. EST on Showtime. (AP Photo/Showtime, Randy Tepper) The final season of “Dexter,” sadly, has been anything but a killer.

The Esquire Network: How cool is that?

SENDER: “Hinckley, David” <DHinckley@nydailynews.com> Network, launching Monday, will feature cooking ("Knife Fight"), craft beer ("Brew Dogs"), and travel ("The Getaway") shows.

Rockwell prefers edgy indie roles

Sam Rockwell’s latest is the backwoods noir tale ‘A Single Shot’ While some actors employ a “one for me, one for them” strategy of balancing roles, Sam Rockwell's not one of them.

REVIEW ‘Thanks for Sharing’

Gwyneth Paltrow and Mark Ruffalo sort out their issues in ‘Thanks for Sharing.’ The film, starring Mark Ruffalo and Gwyneth Paltrow, is a little too eager to be ID’d as "sex addiction dramedy."

Party like it's 1993! Rare Nirvana footage to air on VH1, MTV

Images must be licensed for a minimum of $150 USD. No merchandising without photographer consent. Not to be licensed for wall decor or fine art prints. No more than 16 images may be used in any one publication or commercial product. MTV and VH1 will air rare footage of Seattle grunge gods Nirvana next week.

Kate Moss to bare all for Playboy

Kate Moss, shown here in Stuart Weitzman’s spring 2013 campaign, had already shot her spread and wore bunny ears, French cuffs and silk stockings, the Los Angeles Times reported. The supermodel has reportedly stripped down for the January/February issue of Playboy.

Emmy exec defends memorial picks

Exported.; Ken Ehrlich says the show's honoring Cory Monteith — and not stars like Larry Hagman — to reach younger viewers.

J.D. Salinger biopic based on documentary on the way

Exported.; Weinstein Company announced Wednesday that J.D. Salinger is getting the biopic treatment.

Worst 10 cities for allergy sufferers

MR Fall allergies affect people all over the U.S., but Wichita, Kansas, apparently has it the worst.

Is sparkling water as healthy as regular water?

MR With the rise of home soda makers, many are drinking more of the bubbly and less of the still. Is that OK?

New York diners through the decades

Donald Trump, Barbara Walters and Ivana Trump eat a burger at a diner in New York City in 1989. Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with New York's best hamburger joints.

It's a boy for Megan Fox, Brian Austin Green

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 09: Actress Megan Fox and actor Brian Austin Green attend Toast The Cast Of "Friends With Kids" reception, hosted by Michael Kors, Vanity Fair's Krista Smith and Red Granite Pictures at Jamie Kennedy Center at the Gardiner Museum on September 9, 2011 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for Vanity Fair) Hollywood couple, already proud parents to son Noah, are reportedly expecting another male in the family.

Blake at Gucci's Milan fashion show

Blake Lively stuns in a mustard yellow, leather Gucci dress as she arrives at the fashion house’s runway show in Milan on Wednesday. The "Gossip Girl" star kicked off Milan Fashion Week with the help of Anna Wintour.

Kate Winslet: I won't change my name to Rocknroll

Winslet and Rocknroll married in 2012, her third marriage. She was previously married to British directors Sam Mendes and Jim Threapleton. Winslet has no plans of changing her last name, despite marrying Ned Rocknroll last year.

VIDEO Cat becomes assistant librarian in Russia

Kuzya dons a bow-tie and roams the halls at a Russian library, where he is assistant librarian.

JT in 'Late Night' summer camp spoof

Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake are kids at Camp Winnipesaukee, singing "Only Wanna Be With You" by Hootie & The Blowfish. A sketch on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" imagines the SNL alum and Justin Timberlake as geeky tweens.

Jennifer Aniston NOT pregnant, says rep

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 14: Actress Jennifer Aniston attends the premiere for "Life Of Crime" at Roy Thomson Hall on September 14, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by J. Countess/WireImage) She has fallen victim to the pregnancy rumor mill yet again, but a rep for the star has shot down the report.

Film fest puts spotlight on fashion’s role

Fashion Icon Iris Apfel, show at her 2012 handbag launch, will participate in a live panel on Friday. From Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" to Alicia Silverstone in "Clueless," fashion has had a vital place in film.

REVIEW ‘Anna Nicole’ opera

Sarah Joy Miller in a Scene from City Opera’s ‘Anna Nicole,’ composed by Mark-Anthony Turnage and presented at BAM. Ill-fated bombshell Anna Nicole Smith always got our attention — just like this opera based on her life and death.

Snoop Lion shows off marijuana won in boxing wager

Snoop Lion posted pictures on his Instagram account showing off his winnings from a wager in the Mayweather vs. Canelo bout: a big bag of weed. Snoop Lion is still on a high after big Mayweather fight.

Carlos Santana falls asleep at the wheel, wrecks car in Las Vegas

The legendary guitarist reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and drove his car into at least one parked car. Carlos Santana narrowly escaped harm after being involved in a car accident.

Who is Eiza Gonzalez?

Who is the blond beauty standing where Miley Cyrus once stood?

Is that Amanda Bynes? No, it's Joe Biden's niece!

A niece of the VP was taken into police custody on Tuesday morning.

Younger brother of Giants coach Couglin dies at 63

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Giants head coach Tom Coughlin is mourning the death of his brother.

Smartphones carry more germs than a toilet seat: report

Man holding iPad tablet Your smartphones, keyboards and tablets may be more contaminated with germs than a public toilet seat.

Check out the celebs who let out their inner bad girls

They may seem innocent enough on TV, but the stars of 'Glee' show that even good students can be bad. Lea Michele, Dianna Agron and Cory Monteith have stripped down to spice up the November issue of GQ magazine. Michele and Agron, who play Rachel Berry and Quinn Fabray, don racy schoolgirl outfits and dish on everything from body image to dropping out of high school. Check out the celebs who let out their inner bad girls in some seriously sexy photo shoots.

Rashida Jones dating ‘SNL’ writer Colin Jost: report

RESTRICTIONS APPLY: SEE CAPTION FOR RESTRICTIONS Rashida Jones has a new guy, SNL writer Colin Jost.

See the most incredible news photos of the day

See the most striking news photos from across the globe.

Oakland beats Angels, loses to toilet (again)

The A’s race out of the dugout after Tuesday’s game to celebrate a big win, but also to escape the stench of another sewage leak. The A's smell like contenders. Their dugout is another story.

Fergie and Josh Duhamel introduce new baby Axl

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Lily Collins tops list of most dangerous stars to search online

BERLIN, GERMANY - AUGUST 20: Lily Collins arrives for the 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' (Chroniken der Unterwelt) Germany premiere at Sony Centre on August 20, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for Constantin Film) Lily Collins is this year's most dangerous celebrity to search for on the web.

'All of our family is involved in this relationship'

Jessa Duggar and her new beau, Ben Seewald. Duggar’s father describes the pair as a ‘match made in heaven.’ Jessa Duggar is dating and dad approves.

H.S. football team celebrates a wee early, loses game

Vancouver Skyline High (in white) rushes off the field to celebrate what it thinks is a 24-23 win. Always play through the whistle! A high school football team learned that lesson the hard way.

Penthouse in the poorhouse

Exported.; FriendFinder Networks, which owns the magazine and a stable of adult content websites, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Gym launches Playboy bunny workout

Women sweat it out during a Playboy Bootcamp workout. British media is abuzz with reports direct from the Playboy Mansion.

Hello Kitty beer available in Asia

The sweet-tasting Hello Kitty beers are not being marketed to kids, makers said. It was only a matter of time before Hello Kitty got her own brew.

Beyoncé plays soccer with children in Rio

NO Brazil Beyoncé is enjoying her time in Brazil despite a recent run-in with an aggressive fan.

'Mad Men' final season to be split

Fans of Jon Hamm’s Don Draper will get twice the chance to say goodbye after AMC announced that the series’ final season will be split into two halves next year. Hit AMC series will show seven episodes in 2014 and 2015.

Cop snuck peek at Whitney's nude corpse: claim

FILE Claim says sergeant made "inappropriate" comments.

photos Britney stuns with bra-less look

09171315038, 10038812, Check out which celebs we spotted going bra-free while out on the town.

Rotten Tomatoes launches TV Zone

BURBANK, CA - JULY 09: (L-R) Rotten Tomatoes Editor-in-Chief Matt Atchity, John Cabrera, Stewart Hendler and Jason Taylor pose at the Warner Bros. Digital Distribution's Special Screening Of Bryan Singer's New Online Series "H+ - Visions Of A Dystopian Future" held at Warner Bros. Studios on July 9, 2012 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images) Rotten Tomatoes launched a section Tuesday that will aggregate TV critics’ reviews.

Miley's VMA stunt was 'nail in the coffin' for engagement

(FILE) . EXCLUSIVE ACCESS SPECIAL RATES APPLY; NO NORTH AMERICAN ON-AIR BROADCAST UNTIL MARCH 1, 2012 Liam Hemsworth was reportedly “disgusted” by Miley Cyrus’ raunchy romp.

Review: Bose SoundLink Mini speaker

Bose Soundlink Mini boasts big sound from a small speaker. "Sound that big and well-rounded just isn't supposed to come from something that small and sleek. "

Timothy Leary’s files made public at NYC library

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE NY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY. A trove of Timothy Leary files could shed new light on the LSD guru.

REVIEW 'Rise of the Machines'

In "Rise of the Machines" CNBC reporter Melissa Lee brings a healthy note of skepticism and concern as she travels around talking with engineers and entrepreneurs and bureaucrats who are developing the machines that will drive our cars, monitor our vital signs and watch pretty much every move we make outside our homes. Anyone who just got worried about machines taking over our lives started worrying way too late.

From Norse god to English king

Tom Hiddleston as Henry V Tom Hiddleston, fresh off his "Thor" and "Avengers" fame, will next star in "The Hollow Crown" on PBS.

Leo to take on Woodrow Wilson in biopic

Portrait of President Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924).  (Photo by Time Life Pictures/Mansell/Time Life Pictures/Getty Images) Leonardo DiCaprio is going from "The Wolf of Wall Street" to Woodrow of the White House.

Cheer up, Grumpy Cat!

TABLOIDS OUT; NO BOOK PUBLISHING WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. NO ARCHIVE. NO RESALE. The frown-faced Internet sensation is now the “spokescat” for a Friskies brand of cat food.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck joins 'Fox & Friends'

Elisabeth Hasselbeck in a press still for "Fox & Friends." After a decade at The View, Elisabeth Hasselbeck is moving on.

Microsoft reveals new look for Bing

Search engine’s site got a makeover Tuesday with a more streamlined look and an angular, yellow logo.

Tom Hanks, CNN team up for 1960s documentary series

EMBARGOED FROM INTERNET AND TELEVISION USAGE UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF THE OSCARS TELECAST. The 10-part series will kick off with Kennedy assassination.

Wrens singer Bobby Mansfield dead at 76

Bobby Mansfield And The Wrens scored a hit with the record, ‘Come Back My Love.’ The vocalist for the quintessential 1950s New York street-corner vocal group, died Sunday.

PHOTOS Broken celebrity engagements

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth attend the premiere of Relativity Media's "Paranoia" at DGA Theater on August 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California Like Miley and Liam, not all engagements end happily ever after.

Sandra talks public divorce

Sandra Bullock in the October 2013 issue of Vogue Magazine. The 49-year-old actress has opened up about her current calm state in life following her marriage troubles.

Miss South Carolina’s joke falls flat

ONLN OUT; IONLN OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT: THE PRESS OF ATLANTIC CITY, BEN FOGLETTO Miss South Carolina Brooke Mosteller may have nailed swimsuit contest but failed with pageant joke.

Brad Pitt: Wedding crasher

Brad Pitt sent a wedding party into a frenzy when he made a surprise appearance at the strangers’ affair. English newlyweds stunned to see the A-list actor casually hanging out during their wedding reception.

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Victoria's Secret models land in Paris

U.S., U.K., AUSTRALIA SALES ONLY. Paris, the city of love, lights and beauty -- it is a fitting setting for a Victoria's Secret photo shoot.

Elisabetta Canalis for Lormar

Elisabetta Canalis models for Lormar lingerie. Elisabetta Canalis put her curves to work in one super sexy shoot for Italian lingerie label Lormar, not that we've come to expect anything less from George Clooney's former flame ...

Hollywood baby boom

Josh Duhamel shared a photo of new baby Axl on Facebook on Sept. 17, 2013: "Axl Jack Duhamel Day 1 Life is good :) #paparazziyoucanleaveourhousenow Hollywood is experiencing a major baby boom! From supermodels to A-list actors, check out all the famous faces who have recently become parents ...

Marc Jacobs Spring 2014

Models walk the runway at the Marc Jacobs Spring 2014 fashion show at The New York State Armory, 68 Lexington on September 12, 2013 in New York City. Boxy and boyish silhouettes hit the runway at New York Fashion Week for Marc Jacob's Spring 2014 debut.

Proenza Schouler Spring 2014

Models walk the runway at the Proenza Schouler fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 at Skylight Ltd on September 11, 2013 in New York City. All the looks from the Proenza Schouler Spring 2014 runway show at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 11, 2013 ...

Rachel Zoe Spring 2014

Designer Rachel Zoe shows off her Spring 2014 collection at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 11, 2013. Style queen Rachel Zoe showed off her latest collection at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 11, 2013.

Nanette Lepore Spring 2014

A model walks the runway with TRESemme at the Nanette Lepore fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 at The Stage at Lincoln Center on September 11, 2013 in New York City. All the runway looks from the Nanette Lepore Spring 2014 collection, presented at New York Fashion Week ...

Marchesa Spring 2014

Models walk the runway at the Marchesa fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 at The New York Public Library on September 11, 2013 in New York City. Red carpet looks with a touch of whimsy were presented at the Marchesa Spring 2014 runway show during New York Fashion Week ...

Betsey Johnson Spring 2014

Model Elena Kurnosova walks the runway at the Betsey Johnson fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 at The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 11, 2013 in New York City. All the wacky looks from Betsey Johnson's Spring 2014 collection ...

Calvin Klein Spring 2014

Fashion from the Calvin Klein Spring 2014 collection is modeled on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013 in New York. Classic cuts in subtle neutrals were presented at the Calvin Klein Spring 2014 runway show at New York Fashion Week ...

Ralph Lauren Spring 2014

Models present creations from the Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2014 collection during New York Fashion Week, September 12, 2013. Neons stole the show at the Ralph Lauren Spring 2014 runway collection, presented during New York Fashion Week ...

H'wood hair chameleons

RESTRICTIONS APPLY: USA/AUSTRALIA ONLY - NO WEBSITE USE 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 ...

Celebrity baby bumps

'Going swimming with the kiddos! The pool makes me feel so much lighter! This belly ?? #twins #excited #blessed #nofilter' Kim Zolciak posts an Instagram photo of her pregnant in a frilly bikini on September 14, 2013. Baby bumps never go out of style among the celebrity set. See which stars are expecting and who's showing off the bump.

Bags under $100

Fall fashion finds: Bags under $100. Looking for a great fall handbag find? Check out these top looks for less than $100.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014: Celebrities spotted front row

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Jessica Alba (R) sighting on September 12, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Josiah Kamau/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic) It's the end of the runway for New York Fashion Week Spring 2014! Check out which celebs we spotted sitting front row ...

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014 highlights

The Betsey Johnson Spring 2014 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 It's the end of the runway for New York Fashion Week. Check out the highlights from the most fashionable event in the city ...

Top 20 ugliest animals of all time

The blob fish looks like a cartoon character. From the scaly to the slimy to the downright ugly, check out the weirdest looking critters in the Animal Kingdom ...

Kate Middleton's top style moments

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend The Tusk Conservation Awards at The Royal Society on September 12, 2013 in London, England. There's no doubt about it -- Kate Middleton is the reigning queen of style when it comes to all things glamorous, elegant and effortlessly chic. See the style icon's best moments ...

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014: Day Eight

A model presents a creation by Ralph Lauren during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, New York, USA, 12 September 2013.  All the top moments from Day Eight of New York Fashion Week Spring 2014 ...

DKNY Spring 2014

A model walks the runway at the DKNY Women's Spring 2014 fashion show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014. All the runway looks from the DKNY Spring 2014 collection ...

Tory Burch Spring 2014

Models walk the runway at the Tory Burch fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on September 10, 2013 in New York City. Tory Burch was inspired by the chic French Riviera of the 1960s for her Spring 2014 collection ...

Marc by Marc Jacobs

A model walks the runway at the Marc By Marc Jacobs fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 at Pier 57 on September 10, 2013 in New York City. Black and white with an extra bit of glitz hit the runway at Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2014 ...

J.Crew Spring 2014

Models pose backstage at the J.Crew presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 at The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 10, 2013 in New York City. J.Crew brought patterned trousers, sunny brights and graphic prints at New York Fashion Week Spring 2014 ...

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Gola: Revis joins a new circus with Schiano’s Bucs

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 09: Head coach Greg Schiano of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks with the players at warmups just before the start of the game against the Carolina Panthers during the season opening NFL game at Raymond James Stadium on September 9, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images) If Darrelle Revis thought he was at least leaving the circus behind when he left the Jets, he's been blinded by the light. The calliope may be crashing to the ground in Tampa Bay. At least the All-World cornerback liked Rex Ryan.

Pettitte set to make pitch for trainer in court battle with Clemens

After admittedly ‘running on fumes’ during Tuesday’s 2-0 loss in Toronto, Andy Pettitte says Yankees just haven’t done enough lately to stay afloat in the AL wild-card race with less than two weeks left in the regular season. Photo by AP Roger Clemens is a free man, but his friends, family and even some former flames are still hostages to the wild strategy he launched in 2008 in an effort to smear the former trainer who told Sen. George Mitchell that he had injected the former Yankee star with steroids and human growth hormone.

Messi takes care of business as Barça routs Ajax

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi scores during the UEFA Champions league football match FC Barcelona vs Ajax Amsterdam at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on September 18, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENELLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images Lionel Messi scored his 60th, 61st and 62nd career goals in his 80th Champions League match to help Barcelona make a winning start to its European campaign with a 4-0 victory over Ajax.

Chelsea drops CL opener with shock loss to Basel

FC Basel players celebrate at the final whistle after beating Chelsea 2-1 during their the UEFA Champions League Group E football match at Stamford Bridge in London on October 18, 2013. FC Basel won the match 2-1. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN DENNISADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images Chelsea made a losing start to the Champions League for the first time as Basel came from behind to win 2-1 in Group E on Wednesday and deepen Jose Mourinho’s difficulties during his Stamford Bridge homecoming.

Madrid star Bale reaches Usain Bolt-like speed

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale reacts during their Champions League Group B soccer match against Galatasaray at Turk Telekom Arena in Istanbul September 17, 2013. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) First he eclipsed Cristiano Ronaldo as the world's most expensive soccer player, now Gareth Bale is threatening to take the "World's Fastest Man" title from Usain Bolt.

Oakland beats Angels, loses to toilet (again)

The A’s race out of the dugout after Tuesday’s game to celebrate a big win, but also to escape the stench of another sewage leak. The A's smell like contenders. Their dugout is another story. Oakland's home dugout flooded due to a backed-up toilet during the A's 2-1 win over the Angels on Tuesday night and maintenance workers had to mop up the disgusting mess during the seventh inning.

Buccaneers put creamsicle unis on ice

Josh Freeman and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won’t be clad in creamsicle for their Sept. 29 home game against the Cardinals. In an unfortunate turn of events Tuesday, Bucco Bruce will remain on the sidelines all season in Tampa Bay.

Rooney leads the way for Man U over Leverkusen

Manchester United's English striker Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League Group A football match football match between Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England on September 17, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images Wayne Rooney reached the 200-goal mark for Manchester United by scoring twice in a 4-2 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday, giving manager David Moyes the perfect introduction to life in the Champions League.

Bayern Munich eases to victory over CSKA Moscow

epa03871877 Munich's Arjen Robben (C) celebrates with his team-members after scoring the 3-0 during the UEFA Champions League Group D soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and CSKA Moscow at Muenchen Arena in Munich, Germany, 17 September 2013. EPA/TOBIAS HASE Bayern Munich began the defense of its Champions League title with a comfortable 3-0 win at home to CSKA Moscow. David Alaba opened the scoring with a free kick in the fourth minute, Mario Mandzukic headed Bayern’s second in the 41st, and Alaba set up Arjen Robben to seal the victory in the 68th.

Nebraska coach unsure if he'll be disciplined for rant

LINCOLN, NE - SEPTEMBER 14: Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Bo Pelini and defensive coordinator John Papuchis watch the final minutes of their game at against the UCLA Bruins Memorial Stadium on September 14, 2013 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Eric Francis/Getty Images) Nebraska coach Bo Pelini says he doesn’t know if he’ll be disciplined for his profane comments about Cornhuskers fans that were included in an audio recording leaked to sports website Deadspin.com.
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