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EMMY AWARDS 2013: Television's biggest stars shine and show off their red carpet fashion sense — or nonsense!

It's television's biggest night -- and these stars made sure to celebrate in style. Check out all the red carpet hits (and ok, a few misses) from the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 22, 2013 ... read full story »

EXCLUSIVE: Bronx judge rules former NYPD pervert, who allegedly sexted and groped a 13-year-old girl, can pen her letters in the future

A Bronx judge told a pervy former NYPD cop he could write a letter to the 13-year-old girl he allegedly sexted and groped — a bizarre offer that has enraged the girl’s family.

'I AM NOT MY FATHER!' Ariel Castro’s son struggles with burden of reviled father’s memory, still ‘shell-shocked’

Ariel Anthony Castro opened up to The Cleveland Plain Dealer about the turbulence in his personal life since the world discovered that his father enslaved and raped three young women for over a decade — immediately becoming the most hated man in the country.

White supremacists stake claim to North Dakota town they've dubbed 'Pioneer Little Europe' as sheriff’s office prepares for trouble

Grant County Sheriff Steve Bay is ready for fireworks if clashes break out between a band of neo-Nazi white supremacists and protesters determined to keep them from taking over the tiny North Dakota town of Leith.

Lupica: Mayoral hopeful Bill de Blasio's slams at NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly hurts New Yorkers

This isn’t just a political season when Bill de Blasio runs against Mike Bloomberg before he even gets around to Joe Lhota. It is also a season when de Blasio bangs away with body punches at Ray Kelly, and the methods Kelly has used to keep the city safe not just in a 9/11 world, but a city and country of guns. Bill de Blasio is a good, smart, likable guy, may end up mayor, even though there is the cockeyed notion sometimes that he has been elected already. But he continues to insult Kelly’s service, and the job Kelly has done as police commissioner, and Lhota seems to be the only one calling him on it.

Security director leaves a hot trail of New York hotel arsons: prosecutors

Conflicting pictures emerged about a hotel security director in New York who allegedly set fires to get out of work, with a co-worker calling him a “normal person” as authorities gave new details about his four-year spree.

EXCLUSIVE: It would be a sin for Britney to lip-sync in Vegas

SEE IT 90-year-old cyclist finishes epic 930-mile journey from Kentucky to Florida on a tricycle

A World War II veteran completed his 930-mile tricycle journey from Louisville, Ky. to Siesta Key, Fla., on Friday.

New form of ecstasy and its 'skyrocketing' use is a major concern, according to N.Y. Sen. Chuck Schumer

Two overdose deaths at a recent New York City concert, prompted Sen. Chuck Schumer Sunday to call for a crackdown on the deadly form of ecstasy dubbed “molly.”

SEE IT San Diego Chargers get out of control with laterals on final play of loss to Titans

The Titans' Alterraun Verner recovered a fumble on the final play of Sunday's 20-17 win over the Chargers.

EXCLUSIVE NYC plans to end guarantee for local high school slots

In a push that is alarming parents, the Bloomberg administration plans to stop guaranteeing eighth-graders a spot in the city’s remaining neighborhood high schools. “It’s ridiculous to think that children are not able to go to their zoned school automatically,” said Kim Alvarez, who wants the option of sending her daughter Amber, 11, to the local school, Long Island City High School.

Lovett: Law firm employing Senate co-leader Dean Skelos reps group suing state

The law firm employing state Senate co-leader Dean Skelos is representing a group that is suing the state. Ruskin, Moscou & Faltischek earlier this year filed the lawsuit on behalf of Concerned Home Care Providers, a group made up of home health agencies seeking to stop Gov. Cuomo’s bid to rein in high salaries at state-funded nonprofits.

Rep. Pete King: Beware rising threat from Somalia

Al Shabab, the Somalian terrorist organization that claimed responsibility for the bloody attack on a Kenyan shopping mall this weekend, is a major threat to the United States, Rep. Pete King (R-L.I.) said Sunday in an interview with “This Week” on ABC.

Raissman: Upon further review Giants get a beatdown from the announcers booth

The 38-0 beating Carolina put on the Giants Sunday was topped only by the whipping the TV/radio booths put on Tom Coughlin’s team.

American toll in Kenyan mall terror stands at 5 injured

Five U.S. citizens were wounded in the terror attack on a high-end Kenyan shopping mall over the weekend — and one of them took to Twitter on Sunday to reassure the world.

EXCLUSIVE Gov. Cuomo urged to probe political gifts by Cablevision, Time Warner Cable and Verizon

A government reform group is calling on Gov. Cuomo’s anti-corruption commission to review the telecommunications industry as part of its probe into potential links between political giving and bills. A Common Cause/New York report due out Monday shows that the telecommunications industry in New York has donated nearly $12 million since 2005, most of which went to campaign committees controlled by the leadership in both legislative houses.

President Barack Obama hits Manhattan for United Nations General Assembly, Obamacare pitch

President Obama sweeps into city Monday for his fifth U.N. General Assembly as he’s set to confront some of his biggest headaches — both foreign and domestic.

Gandolfini, Monteith receive emotional tributes at Emmy's

U.S. gasoline prices drop an average of 6 cents a gallon in past 2 weeks

The average price of regular gasoline in the U.S. has dropped 6 cents a gallon during the past two weeks. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that a gallon of regular now costs $3.52 on average. Of the cities surveyed in the lower 48 states, San Francisco has the highest price at $4.01 a gallon.

Donohue: Brave subway cleaner Felicia Williams shows true grit against alleged mugger

Felicia Williams’ job title is subway station cleaner, but she could be on track to becoming a Hometown Hero for helping cops nail a vicious mugger. Scratch that. Williams did more than help.

Twerking Miley poses with Kardashians in barely there outfit

Chancellor Angela Merkel triumphs in German vote but allies crushed

Merkel’s center-right coalition partners risked ejection from parliament for the first time in post-World War II history.

NFL player tried to cheat drug test and avoid suspension: report

Attempting to circumvent a drug-testing process to avoid a suspension isn't limited to Major League Baseball, according to a Sunday report on ESPN.

Man jumps off Verrazano Bridge — and lives!

A 29-year-old man survived a jump from the Verrazano Bridge in New York City on Sunday, police said.

Eliot Spitzer's attorney, and his foe, both on Brooklyn DA's team

Two lawyers who squared off during Eliot Spitzer's prostitution scandal are set to team up for the transition at the Brooklyn's district attorney's office, the Daily News has learned.

'IF THEY'RE COMMITTED, THEY'RE NOT AT THE NAVAL YARD': NRA chief wants 'broken' mental health system fixed

Last week’s horrific bloodbath at the Washington Naval Yard wouldn’t have occurred if shooter Aaron Alexis didn’t have access to a gun, NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre admitted Sunday.

Mob attacks Sikh, thinks he's a radical Muslim

A professor at Columbia University who is Sikh was attacked Saturday night in upper Manhattan by a mob who called him “Osama” and “terrorist,” police said Sunday.

Suicide attack on Pakistani Christian church kills 75 people; wing of Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility

A pair of suicide bombers detonated their explosives outside a historic church in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 75 people in the deadliest-ever attack on the country's Christian minority, officials said.

Woman killed by hit-and-run driver as she's leaving job at McDonald's

Nisath Hossain, 58, was crossing Queens Blvd. around 10 a.m. Saturday when a silver minivan struck her. The driver did not stop.

Christina Milian shows off slimmer 'DWTS' physique

Utah sheriff solves cold case after DNA on a rock and cigarette linked to 1995 murder of teen

A cigarette butt proved to be the undoing of a man suspected of killing a girl in Utah 18 years ago, after a sheriff trailed him for four days to grab the DNA evidence.

Three teens charged with killing Hoboken man in violent game of “knockout,” authorities say

Three teenagers were charged for the murder of a homeless Hoboken man who authorities claim was the victim of a violent game called “knockout.”

'HE STARTED THE FIRES TO LIGHTEN HIS WORKLOAD': Hotel security chief commited arson so he could booze up on the job in a free room, officials say

The director of security for a swanky Times Square hotel set a series of fires that shut down the building for days — freeing him to booze on the job in a free room, FDNY sources said Saturday.

Two dead after car plows into group of bicyclists during annual New Hampshire ride

HAMPTON, N.H. — Police say a car has driven into a group of bicyclists during an annual ride in New Hampshire, killing two riders and injuring three others.

Oops! Florida couple busted after they attack man, swipe bicycle they mistakenly thought belonged to son

A Florida couple was arrested after they attacked a man and tried to swipe a bicycle they mistakenly thought was stolen from their son, cops said.

Girl shot in buttocks by stray bullet, but mom thought bleeding daughter was having her period

A Northern California couple didn’t report that their 10-year-old daughter had been shot for more than five hours because they mistook her bleeding for a period, police said.

New York teen shot on basketball court, runs home to get help

Teen — the 17th person under age 16 to be killed or wounded since May 18, according to a Daily News count — was practicing alone at Brooklyn's Seaview Park when a gunman fired off four to five shots, cops say.

Egyptian farmer arrested for naming his donkey after military general

A farmer in southern Egypt was arrested Saturday after putting the military chief’s name and an army-style cap on his donkey, and eight people were detained elsewhere in the country for spraying anti-military graffiti.

Michael who? Catherine flies solo in China

Georgia sheriff's deputy busted selling pot from cop car: FBI

No one is above the law — no matter how high you are. A Georgia sheriff's deputy was arrested Thursday for selling marijuana from his squad car while wearing his badge and uniform, authorities said.

University of Wisconsin student pays college tuition by eating

A University of Wisconsin student with a nickname of "Silo" is eating his way through school — competitively.

Autos

Nissan’s “Taxi of Tomorrow” impresses, but the Cedric cab entertains

At last, we’ve jumped behind the wheel of New York City’s next official yellow cab. The Nissan NV200 “Taxi of Tomorrow” officially lights its “For Hire” sign in late-October. We’ve gotten a lift in Manhattan in an early prototype, and recently spent a couple days with the cargo version of this versatile little van.

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Sports

Vacchiano: NFL whiffs on chance to make point with Von penalty

The NFL wants the world to believe it’s tough on drugs, that none of them — whether recreational or performance-enhancing — have any place in the sport. The league hails its drug policy as strict and insists it has no tolerance for cheaters.

Schiano's job at risk after Bucs fall big to Patriots for third straight loss

Greg Schiano’s seat never got this hot at Rutgers. There, he turned a program around and left before the honeymoon was truly over. But after a 23-3 loss to New England on Sunday, Schiano may be one more loss from truly being in trouble.

49ers' Smith to take leave, will enter rehab facility

49ers CEO Jed York said Smith won’t play Thursday and Smith will take an indefinite leave of absence. SI’s Peter King reported on NBC Sunday night that Smith will enter an in-patient facility early this week to treat his substance-abuse issues.

Isola: With Suarez back, Liverpool finally armed to the teeth

Luis Suarez is finally back. The Liverpool striker has completed his 10-match ban for biting yes biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic last season and is expected to play at Old Trafford in the third round Capital One Cup against Manchester United on Wednesday.

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Elisabetta Canalis for Lormar

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Pols blame each other as government shutdown looms

Even before a budget deadline arrives, leaders from both parties are blaming each other — and some Republicans are criticizing their own.

INN COME: $avvy New Yorkers look to cash in on Super Bowl tourism by renting out their homes for $12G per week — or more

The Super Bowl means big bucks for enterprising New Yorkers planning to hand off their homes to tourists for a handsome fee. Erika Baldassaro and Scott Atkinson (second from left) are looking to fund an exotic vacation by renting out their Chelsea home to a big spender.

U. of Alabama sororities welcome black students in wake of protests

Black women have accepted invitations to join historically white sororities at Alabama, during an open bidding process after a week of protests over claims of discrimination.

LINDA STASI: Guns are out of hand but despite high-flying rhetoric it may be impossible to get them under control

New Daily News columnist Linda Stasi says Americans would rather put up with murder than lose their right to bear arms. And since Newtown, 27 states have eased controls on gun.

Want to stay slim? Hope your football team wins: Gridiron losses lead to weight gain for dedicated fans, study shows

Social scientists at France’s INSEAD business school found that football fans gorge on fatty foods after a loss and eat lighter and healthier foods after a victory.

Two kids suffer 'acid' burns on Queens bus; suspect taken into custody

Two children were treated for burns on a city bus in Queens Saturday after coming into contact with acid in what appears to have been an accident, sources said. A man was seen in police custody at the scene.

Connecticut students re-enact slavery during school trip

Middle school-aged students from Connecticut on a field trip last year were told they would be whipped or worse if they ran, and some were asked to dance for their masters.

Mom on meth who chopped off bunny's head in front of kids heading to rehab: judge

The Florida woman who decapitated a pet bunny rabbit in front of her children while strung out on meth will not go to prison after pleading no contest to animal cruelty and child abuse Friday.

Bruce Springsteen hits the beach — looking like a BOSS

Pam Anderson set to run NYC Marathon

SANDUSKY D.A. MYSTERY: Cops looking into tip that missing prosecutor who declined charges against disgraced Penn State coach was murdered

Police are investigating a tip a missing prosecutor connected to former Pennsylvania State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky's child sex abuse case was killed and dumped in a mine shaft.

‘WHEELCHAIR BANDIT’ BUSTED: Cops nab man who snatched four women’s purses from different Midtown hot spots

Midtown's wheelchair bandit has had his last ride, cops say. Police Friday nabbed Matias Moreno-Boza, 25, of Perth Amboy, who they said snatched four women's purses from different Midtown hot spots throughout August and September.

iRATE: Angry brawl erupts outside Apple store in California after man refuses to pay scores of homeless people he hired to wait in line for the new iPhone

An angry mob brawled outside an Apple store in California on Friday, after a man refused to pay scores of homeless people he hired to wait in line for the new iPhone.

Comics & Games

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Ripley's: Read Now! »

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Retro photo galleries

Little Italy through the years

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‘TILL ZOMBIES DO US PART: Canadian couple fights off swarms of the undead for hilarious engagement photo shoot

A Canadian couple promised to love each other for better and for worse, in sickness and in health—until the zombies did them part.

CHAOS IN THE COURT: 6 arrested after accused murderer's family brawls with victim's family

More than 100 people may have been involved in a brawl that pitted the families of the accused murder and his alleged victim.

Couple indicted for Tenn. quadruple murder after botched marijuana deal ended with four shot dead in car on secluded road

Jacob Allen Bennett, 26, and his 25-year-old girlfriend, Brittany Lina Yvonn Moser, left, were indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury for the quadruple homicide near the Renegade Mountain development on Sept. 12, authorities said.

THERE GOES MY BABY: Infant steals the show as he backflips out of mom's hands in hilarious candid photo

6-month-old Edison Cramer backflipped out of his mother’s hands in a desperate attempt to flee from the camera after a tiring photo shoot. But in the process, the cranky baby managed to steal the spotlight.

Editors' Picks

'Breaking Bad' recap: Walt White gets cabin fever - and only cure is revenge

"You can check out any time you like," those poet-philosophers the Eagles once observed. "But you can never leave."

Emmy Awards 2013: Check out the full list of winners

List of winners at Sunday’s 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences...

PHOTOS Kim posts pics with Kanye, Oprah, Diddy

The new mom was out with her rapper boyfriend, Kanye West, along with some other entertainment heavyweights.

PHOTOS Mo-mentous day for Rivera at Yankee Stadium

Metallica, gifts and special guests make for a memorable sendoff for Mariano Rivera.

Casey Wilson engaged to 'Happy Endings' creator David Caspe

She's found her knight in shining armor and is looking forward to living happily ever after with him.

How low can she go? Miley spanks little person onstage

The stunt at the iHeartRadio music festival appears to be a reversal of the singer's notorious MTV Video Music Awards performance, where she groped the rear of an extremely tall woman.

Call him 'Huge' Jackman at the box office

“Prisoners" locked up the top box office slot with $21.4 million during its first three days in theaters.

WATCH ESPN's Schefter falls catching football

Adam Schefter broke a big story Sunday on ESPN, and he’s lucky he didn’t break a bone on Sunday NFL Countdown.

Touching tributes, nod to 1960s TV on tap for Emmys

Emmy host and "How I Met Your Mother" star Neil Patrick Harris is just too nice of a guy ...

Andy Samberg weds longtime girlfriend Joanna Newsom

The 35-year-old comedian got married to his girlfriend of five years, Joanna Newsom.

New Formula One film in a 'Rush' to attack journalists

Hollywood has finally done a movie about the sexy world of Formula One racing in the 1970s with "Rush," a fast-paced dramatization of the rivalry between two legendary drivers of that era.

EXCLUSIVE Fire Donald Trump, cry foes

Donald Trump has a media watchdog group on his back.

REVIEW Metallica rocks Harlem's Apollo Theater

The seminal metal band performed with intensity and gradeur.

DINING EN BLANC: Newsers don all-white for secret Parisian dinner

What began as a small gathering of friends has turned into a phenomenon.

'iCarly' star's tragedy

Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy's mother, Debra McCurdy, died Friday after a battle with cancer.

Bruce Springsteen hits the beach — looking like a BOSS

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

Jon Gosselin pulls gun on paparazzo: report

Jon plus gun? Jon Gosselin allegedly pulled a loaded gun on a photographer Friday.

Courtney Stodden parties hard – without her husband!

Courtney Stodden went from hot to hot mess in a night.

EXCLUSIVE: Paltrow gets catty with Alba

Gwyneth Paltrow refuses to be out-Gooped by Jessica Alba.

Stephen King slams ‘Twilight’ as ‘tweenager porn’

The grand impresario of American horror novel slammed the “Twilight” franchise in an interview Guardian to promote his new book “Doctor Sleep,” the long awaited sequel to King’s 1977 “The Shining,”

PHOTOS ‘Glee’ star Heather Morris shows off baby bump

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

EXCLUSIVE Miss America says she ‘wasn’t surprised’ by racist tweets

Nina Davuluri became the pageant’s first Indian-American victor.

FAT CAT NO MORE: 42-pound Texas fat feline 'Skinny' drops to 27 pounds after grueling workout plan

He's finally living up to his name! An abandoned ginger tabby who tipped the scales at 42 pounds when found in Texas has shed the weight through a grueling workout plan.

WATCH NYC Ballet performs atop 4 World Trade Center 12 years after 9/11 attacks

A breathtaking ballet sends a message of “new beginnings” to Gotham.

'Paternity Court' will fight 'Maury' for ratings

New DNA-test drama starts judge Lauren Lake.

ON THE MARKET: Katherine Webb, A.J. McCarron break up

Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron apparently fumbled the ball on the greatest catch of his life -- Katherine Webb.

IN THE INK: Student’s doodles draw international attention

Jody Steel draws detailed pictures on her thigh, often during lectures, and her tattoo-like artwork has attracted international attention, hundreds of thousands of views on the web and even some job offers.

'Price Is Right' to air all-Plinko special next Friday

For a game that consists of dropping chips down a pegboard, Plinko is sure resilient.

Dina Lohan about to lose $1.3M home to foreclosure

The troubled mom of actress Lindsay Lohan may finally lose roof over her head.

PHOTOS See this week's hottest celebs

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PHOTOS Stunning photos of the day from around the world

See the most striking news photos from across the globe ...

The chips are up in 'Price Is Right' Plinko special

For a game that consists of dropping chips down a pegboard, Plinko sure is resilient.

Life of French president's chef has some rich ingredients

She worked in the Élysée Palace as private chef to President Francois Mitterrand, but don't call her "Chef."

Lauren Lake rules — as judge on 'Paternity Court'

Family ties get settled in series debuting on WLNY, with testing process familiar from 'Maury' and other shows.

Bryan Cranston's post-Breaking Bad project

Walter White might be leaving the screen, but Bryan Cranston, the actor who plays him, has no plans to.

PHOTOS Andy Pettitte's career timeline

The Yankees hurler has called it quits after andaccomplished pitching career.

Billy Ray Cyrus on Miley: That's still my Miley'

She's just being Miley, and that's A-OK with dad.

Justin Timberlake releases new song 'TKO'

The 32-year-old musician released the new song on Friday.

Nonstop Walter and Jesse

AMC will be all "Breaking Bad" all the time in the week before the finale of the hit series.

Valerie Harper on brain cancer: 'It's not controlling me!'

The actress, diagnosed with a rare terminal brain cancer in January, is not going down without a fight.

Home goods from Nicholas Sparks

"The Longest Ride" author has teamed up with home décor site Joss & Main to curate a collection of goods.

'Modern Family' releases funny cast animation

All is not as it appears in a new ABC animation of the "Modern Family" cast.

Kim Kardashian's style makeover

Kim's Hollywood party girl style has taken a turn since she started dating Kanye West ...

Prada's street art fashion

Prada brings hipness to Milan with mixed prints inspired by street art murals with a sporty style.

In Milan, Etro's hippy chic style

Etro fashion house offered an array of loose-fitting hippy chic clothes at Milan Fashion Week Friday.

Target shoppers given gift cards for unfulfilled Phillip Lim orders

Not everyone who placed an order online will see a Lim-filled package on their doorstep.

Jeremy Renner debuts baby daughter

“Avengers” star, 42, and girlfriend Sonni Pacheco, 22, showed off their sweet-faced new addition, Ava Berlin.

YA author Ellen Hopkins on her new novel ‘Smoke’

Author Ellen Hopkins has built up a ravenous fan base with her narrative verse YA novels.

30-minute workouts better than an hour

Danish study finds that less is more when it comes to losing weight.

REVIEW Ready to Bloom? Orlando hits Broadway as Romeo

Making his stage debut in “Romeo and Juliet,” a show that packs star power but lacks emotional fireworks.

Country singer Marvin Rainwater dead at 88

Marvin Rainwater died Tuesday in Aitken, Minn. He was 88.

photos Check out the Harvest Moon 2013

Summer is coming to an end in the Northern Hemisphere and to mark the beginning of fall, the full Harvest Moon shines bright as it falls closest to the autumnal equinox.

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

Cyrus is still in possession of the ring from her failed engagement with Liam Hemsworth.

Disney, Jerry Bruckheimer to sever first-look production deal

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer and Walt Disney Studios announced they will not be renewing their first-look deal.

Tupac Shakur biopic in the works

A new biopic on slain rapper Tupac Shakur is coming.

EXCLUSIVE: People managing editor's personal life is hot gossip

Staffers are buzzing the editor has been dating an underling.

Breaking the mold in 'Breaking Bad'

The violent, amoral world of AMC’s "Breaking Bad" is also a man’s world. With one exception.

photos Giant 59-foot sculpture of iconic yellow bathtub toy floats into Taiwan to themed fanfare

RUBBER DUCKIE, YOU'RE THE ONE!

REVIEW ‘Prisoners’ ties your nerves up in knots.

It’s easy to make a thriller. It’s hard to make one that says something about human nature that is hauntingly compelling.

photos SEE today's most stunning photographs from around the world

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REVIEW 'Rush' builds to a thrilling climax

Racecar driving is one of the most cinematic sports.

Elisabeth Harnois of 'CSI' faces an uncertain fate

Next Wednesday marks the 14th season premiere of “CSI.”

Julie Chen: 'I have never had a nose job'

Julie Chen revealed a stunning before-and-after comparison.

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

His path to fame wasn't a smooth one.

James Franco stages his own fake paparazzi photos

James Franco took it upon himself to create juicy paparazzi-driven stories.

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

The “Rivers on the Go” mobile exhibit pulls into the Samaritan Village Health Fair on Saturday.

Table for Eight? Guess where Jon Gosselin works now

Former 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' star says he's 'hit rock bottom about twenty times now.'

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

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

Who would have guessed that sex, drugs and double-crossing could be so unrelentingly boring?

REVIEW 'The Hollow Crown' is grand

PBS describes this ambitious production as its own “Game of Thrones.”

Leto covers Rihanna's 'Stay'

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

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

Acting legend divided up $70 million estate before his death in Italy.

SEE IT Jesse L. Martin channels Marvin Gaye

Mercy, mercy me, doesn’t "Law & Order" star Jesse L. Martin look the splitting image of Marvin Gaye?

Selena getting no love from Russia

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

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

REVIEW '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

“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

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

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

SEE IT Kidman sparkles in 'Grace of Monaco' trailer

Weinstein Company releases first look at biopic of Grace Kelly.

LeBron James kisses wife Savannah on honeymoon

Miami Heat stared puckered up to new wife Savannah Brinson while the duo honeymoon in Rome.

'Person of Interest' shooting causes scare in NYC

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

The cast of "The Big Bang Theory" is looking for the big bucks.

PHOTOS Deadly flooding in Mexico

The death toll continues to rise as hurricane Manuel moves across Mexico.

Emmy Awards 2013 red carpet

It's television's biggest night, and these stars made sure to celebrate in style. Check out all the red carpet hits (and misses) from the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 22, 2013 ...

Emmy Awards 2013: Top show moments

This year's big awards season officially kicked off with the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, but the night wasn't without a few surprises. Take a look back at the evening's most talked-about moments ...

Best animal photobombs of all time

These animals may be cute but watch out -- they're doing everything in their power to ruin your perfect photos

Kim Kardashian's style makeover

Kim's usual flashy Hollywood party girl style has taken a strange turn since she started dating Kanye West ...

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.

Celebrities over 40

These stars make 40 (and even 60!) look like the new 20. Check out who's been drinking from Hollywood's fountain of youth.

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of September 16

See what all the stars were up to this week ...

Celebrity breakups: The Ex files

Breaking up is hard to do, even if you're rich and famous. See the latest star couples to join the celebrity broken hearts club.

Celebrity baby bumps

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

Miley Cyrus' most attention-seeking moments

Miley Cyrus complains about the paparazzi, and yet with each passing day, she's spotted out and about flaunting her body in outfits that just scream "look at me!" From short shorts to see-through tops to the debut of her radically shorn 'do, take a look at the singer/actress' most attention-grabbing moments.

Courtney Stodden's late night out

Courtney Stodden went from hot to hot mess over the course of an evening as she partied it up with a mystery man in London on Sept. 19, 2013.

Matching celebrity couples

These celebrity couples are the perfect match! Check out the stars that don his 'n' her matching outfits ...

Victoria's Secret models land in Paris

Paris, the city of love, lights and beauty -- it is a fitting setting for a Victoria's Secret photo shoot.

Hollywood biopics: Actors who take on famous faces

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

Stars caught without makeup

Celebrities may look phenomenal on the red carpet, but they also have hordes of makeup artists at the ready for even the tiniest of touchups. Catch them without the thick layers of powder, smoky eyeshadow and mascara, and it's a whole different story. So how do Hollywood's hottest stars stack up without their camera-ready paint jobs? Check out the real face of fame.

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth through the years

Hollywood's favorite on-again, off-again couple Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have called it quits for good this time. See where their relationship all began ...

Bad Girls Club

Been naughty? These stars have! Check out the celebs who let out their inner bad girls in some seriously sexy photo shoots

Elisabetta Canalis for Lormar

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 ...

Star spawn: Fame runs in the family

When you're born with star genes, it's no wonder that fame runs in the family.

Celebrities in rehab

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

Hollywood baby boom

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

Boxy and boyish silhouettes hit the runway at New York Fashion Week for Marc Jacob's Spring 2014 debut.

Celebrities going braless

No bra, no problem! Check out which celebs we spotted going bra-free while out on the town.

Sports

SEE IT: Fox's Oliver nearly run over by marching band

The hits keep on coming for FOX sideline reporter Pam Oliver. About a month after being struck in the head by a football in a preseason game she found herself stuck in the middle of Ohio State's marching band Sunday.

Concussion KOs Packers' Finely

The Packers were already without their starting running back because of a concussion, and now Aaron Rodgers no longer has his top tight end because of one.

City crushes United, 4-1, in Manchester derby

Manchester City delivered a ruthless attacking display to humble fierce rival Manchester United 4-1 in the Premier League on Sunday, reasserting its title credentials with the team’s best performance of the season.

Ozil lifts Arsenal to top of Premier League standings

Arsenal record-signing Mesut Ozil made a potent impact in his home debut, setting up all three goals in a 3-1 victory over Stoke to put his new team top of the Premier League. After just two games, the Germany playmaker has started to repay the 50 million euros ($66 million) Arsenal paid Real Madrid.

Texans' Foster admits taking money at Tennessee

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster says in an upcoming documentary he accepted money his senior year at Tennessee.

El Salvador bans 14 for life over match-fixing scandal

El Salvador’s soccer federation has banned 14 national-team players for life for their role in alleged match-fixing, including games against the United States and Mexico.

Gola: Reid's return to Philly is dandy, Chiefs clip Eagles 26-16

The Eagles went glitzy after they parted ways with Andy Reid, bringing in Chip Kelly to install a ramped-up offense that looked formidable through the first two games. But it was Reid’s Chiefs who gave his old team a lesson in basic football in a 26-16 victory at the Linc Thursday night.

Hall of Famer says Heat's title is tainted

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.

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

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

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.

Autos Galleries

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BOTTOMS UP! In celebration of Oktoberfest, a look back at the history of beer in NYC

That wonderful celebration of beer known as Oktoberfest is upon us! That got us dipping into the Archive for shots showing our city’s love affair with beer — even through the dark years of Prohibition. read full story »

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