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FAMILY FEUD: Makeup mogul Ron Perelman's daughter engaging in vicious $800M legal battle with her uncle over dad's inheritance

A big-bucks court fight between makeup mogul Ron Perelman’s daughter and his former brother-in-law was ugly from the moment the trial began Monday. As the nasty legal spat opened in a New Jersey probate court, lawyers for Samantha Perelman and her uncle, James Cohen, took turns hurling accusations at the other party, and trying to sully the other’s character. read full story »

EXCLUSIVE: Held 21 years for triple slay, which includes 'best friend' mother, Brooklyn con hoping new DNA evidence ends 'nightmare'

It was the best thing to happen to Anthony Yarbough in the 21 years he's been locked up for killing his mother, teen half-sister and her friend.

Tennessee high school cancels field trip to mosque after parent complains teacher was promoting 'Islamic tolerance'

Officials at Hendersonville High School in suburban Nashville announced last week that they were canceling scheduled field trips to a mosque and a Hindu temple.

Hamill: Queens Center Mall is a soft target for terrorists, but city residents refuse to live in fear

Yes, of course it could happen here. Just park and enter the Queens Center Mall on a sunny Monday morning and you see how soft a target it is for terrorist gunmen like the ones who slaughtered dozens of shoppers at the Westgate Mall in Nairobi.

WHIZZINATOR EXPOSED: Italian runner accused of using fake penis to dodge drug test

Devis Licciardi, who runs for the Italian Air Force team, is accused of trying to use a sham member to fool officials following a race in Italy.

TEE-MATES: Former President George W. Bush says President Obama shouldn’t be criticized for playing golf

Bush, in an interview with the Golf Channel, said too many people unfairly disapprove of how often Obama plays the game.

CHEERS! The News welcomes Kathie Lee, Hoda as columnists

WATCH IT 'I'm afraid of my wife!': President Obama admits fear of the First Lady forced him to kick cigarette habit

President Barack Obama uses nicotine gum to beat the urge to smoke, but he also has a secret motivator — fear of First Lady Michelle Obama.

Illegal immigration levels up last year to 11.7M undocumented — a resurgence after recession: study

The Pew Research Center said illegal immigration had bottomed out following a peak of 12.2 million in 2007. Illegal immigration had dropped to 11.3 million in 2009 but appears to be up again.

'You literally may be saving someone’s life': Gov. Cuomo announces 'texting zones' to avoid growing car accidents

First came highway rest stops. Now drivers in New York will have text stops. Ninety-one rest stops and other parking areas on state highways are being dubbed “texting zones” in an effort to stop motorists from texting while driving, Gov. Cuomo said Monday.

Bank of America discriminated against blacks, must pay $2.2 million: ruling

The bank was ordered Monday to pay 1,147 black job applicants $2,181,593 in back wages and interest after a judge found that the company’s Charlotte office had racially discriminated against them.

CONFIDENTI@L: Lady NoNo! Musician shunned Quinn for backing

Pregnant Harvard grad was TWO weeks from giving birth when terrorists killed her and architect boyfriend in Kenya mall massacre

Heavily pregnant Elif Yavuz (pictured with former President Bill Clinton) and her boyfriend Ross Langdon were among 69 people who died when Al Qaeda-linked militants ambushed shoppers at the Westgate Mall in Nairobi.

After child dies in pull-out couch horror, NYC man arrested for leaving children unattended

A day after a 3-year-old girl was smothered to death inside a pull-out couch while playing with two other children, police arrested a man who was supposed to be looking after her.

Joe Lhota blasts Bill de Blasio's work in Nicaragua, Cuban honeymoon

Mayoral rivals Bill de Blasio and Joe Lhota teamed up Monday to denounce Iran at the UN — but the unity didn’t last, as Lhota slammed de Blasio’s past as an activist who supposedly embraced “democratic socialism.”

EXCLUSIVE MOOOVED ON DOWN: Obama no longer ‘cash cow’ among fund-raisers for Democrats

President Barack Obama touched down in New York City on Monday for a two-day visit mixing business with politics — but the Fundraiser-in-Chief isn’t raking it in like he used to.

Guess how much Sarah Silverman's Emmy dress cost?

Sofia Vergara shakes her booty! Check out the funniest and most poignant moments from the Emmy Awards telecast and after-party frenzy

Take a look at the evening's most talked-about moments from TV's biggest night...

Go on with your 'Bad' self! Actor Dean Norris and 'DWTS' star Derek Hough boogie down in hilarious Emmys dance battle

Nothing gets a party going like a dance-off! "Dancing with the Stars" choreographer Derek Hough certainly had something to celebrate Sunday night after taking home the Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography, and who better to party with than another fellow trophy winner?

GOTCHA! Claire Danes photobombs Lena Dunham

Ever get that feeling someone's lurking behind you? Check out which celebrities have fallen victim to a hilarious photobomb ...

WHO GOT SHAFTED BY EMMY? Bryan Cranston, Jon Hamm, Kerry Washington among television academy's biggest snubs

A Mad Man and a Mad Woman — that would be Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss — can justifiably feel jilted by Sunday night’s Emmy awards. So can Bryan Cranston, who somehow didn’t get another statuette for “Breaking Bad.”

REVIEW Power play: 'Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'

Navy eyes boost in security clearance procedures

U.S. Navy officials are moving to close gaps in the security clearance process, recommending that all police reports involving an individual must be included in a background check.

Critics blast credit recovery as city data reveals frequent use by public high school students

Public high school students across the city earned more than 50,000 credits in 2011-12 for quickie versions of high school classes they’d previously failed, city data show. At nine schools, including two schools that earned A’s and two that earned B’s on the city’s high-stakes report cards, one of every 10 credits awarded in 2011-12 was so-called credit recovery.

San Diego woman injured in Kenya mall attack 'grateful to be alive'

Elaine Dang, 26, who was wounded in the terror attack on a mall in Kenya, has spoken out to let friends and family back home know she’s alive.

Alabama man charged with animal cruelty after throwing cat at a shelter receptionist

Thomas Oligney, 69, of Hanceville, became angry when told he would have to come back and fill out paperwork, police said. But some who know him say his erratic behavior is from Alzheimer's.

Al Shabab killers may carry U.S. passports

The extremist Islamic group that claimed responsibility for the deadly attack on a Kenya shopping mall claims as many as 50 American members — heightening fears of foreign-trained terrorists bearing U.S. passports. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Tex.) said there was “grave concern” that American members of the group, Al Shabab, could launch an attack in the U.S.

Navy eyes boost in security clearance procedures

U.S. Navy officials are moving to close gaps in the security clearance process, recommending that all police reports involving an individual must be included in a background check.

NYC charter schools send students to protest Democratic mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio's plan

The charters run by former City Councilwoman Eva Moskowitz are even canceling classes and sending kids to march instead.

Apple sells 9 MILLION iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c since Friday, most successful launch ever

Apple Inc said it sold 9 million iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c models in their first three days on the market, the most successful iPhone launch ever.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones left bloodied by bottle-wielding stripper

The wide receiver player was hit on the head with a champagne bottle that was swung by a stripper named Sweat Pea on a party bus.

S.C. woman arrested after exposing genitals in Myrtle Beach

Sandra J. Walter, 48, was charged with the unlawful public exposure of specified anatomical parts in Myrtle Beach on Friday, according to an arrest report.

Anthony Weiner praises wife Huma Abedin but sidesteps questions about his marriage

The former mayoral candidate and reformed serial sexter wouldn’t address reports that Abedin faces a choice between a job with Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and her marriage.

Abercrombie & Fitch settles discrimination lawsuit over head scarves with $71K payout

The popular clothing retailer has agreed to make religious accommodations to its policy governing employees' appearance as part of a settlement of discrimination suits filed in California.

Sikh Columbia University professor wants to educate his attackers in possible hate crime

The turban-wearing professor who was beaten up by a Harlem hate mob said Monday he’d like to give his attackers a good talking to about the Sikh religion.

Rashad Johnson loses part of his finger trying to tackle Darren Sproles in Cardinals' loss at Saints

The Arizona Republic reports that the fifth-year pro tore off part of his left middle finger, down to the first knuckle. He had surgery Sunday.

Mario Lopez hooked up to IV after Emmys

BlackBerry in $4.7 billion takeover deal with Fairfax consortium

Struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry Ltd said that it has agreed in principal to be acquired by a consortium led by Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd for $4.7 billion.

Brooklyn jeweler shot while chasing suspected robbers with an umbrella

The drama started when three bandits stormed into Litan Jewelry on Fifth Ave. in Sunset Park at 11:40 a.m. and apparently fired a warning shot into the ceiling, a witness said.

Cher looks stunning for 'Today' show performance

John Kerry to meet with Iranian foreign minister and other officials for nuclear talks

The Secretary of State will meet with six key nations trying to rein in the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program during talks at the United Nations.

Pentagon plan to ship gear back from Afghanistan could top $3 billion

The Pentagon reportedly hopes to ship every piece of American equipment in Afghanistan back home within a year.

Syracuse, N.Y., teen charged in ruthless beating of 70-year-old man outside 7-Eleven: cops

Romeo Williams, 18, was charged with second degree assault for the unprovoked assault on Jim Gifford, 70, that was captured on the store's surveillance system, police said.

'You're an animal — a sewer rat': Family of murdered swimwear designer Sylvie Cachay lashes out at killer who gets maximum sentence

Nicholas Brooks had to hear from the parents and brother of Cachay, 33, whom he strangled and drowned in 2010 at Soho House, before receiving the long sentence in court.

Colombo mobster who beat murder charges gets 14 years for Oxycodone conviction

The jury bought Francis "BF" Guerra’s “Col. Mustard” claim that he was home playing the board game Clue when prosecutors say he rubbed out former underboss Joseph Scopo.

Tax prep service in the Bronx tosses out sensitive documents in garbage

A passerby made the shocking find Thursday outside the Davidson Houses, at Prospect Ave. and Home St., and took the findings to state Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr.'s office.

Autos

Hungry behind the wheel? Candy bars, McDonald's ranked best foods while driving

Drive-thrus may be the prevailing image of food on the highway, but it seems they don't serve the best food for driving: candy bars.

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Sports

SEE IT: Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs get into huge brawl

The Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres battled fiercely in Toronto on Sunday night, and they played some hockey, too.

Vacchiano: Banks is right, Giants need to show some fight

All the passion, anger and emotion that has been so clearly missing from the Giants the last few weeks came flowing out fast in the span of one 10-minute radio interview on Monday morning. Carl Banks unloaded on his old team, hit them as hard as he ever hit an opposing player.

Shaq buys minority stake in Sacramento Kings ownership

The larger-than-life figure that teased and tormented the Sacramento Kings for so long is now the biggest name to join the franchise’s new ownership group. The Kings announced Monday that Shaquille O’Neal has acquired a minority stake in the team under new owner Vivek Ranadive.

Lance Armstrong out to get lawsuits streamlined

Besieged by lawsuits that could wipe out his ill-gotten fortune, disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has asked a federal judge to consolidate some of the testimony in order to minimize burdens on America’s courts.

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Penn Badgley, Zoe Kravitz back on?

Family of Mohamed Bah, slain by cops in 2012, demand damages and NYPD retraining

The family sues to force the NYPD to change how cops deal with the mentally ill.

THE DIRTY TRUTH: Bathroom wipes are behind the U.S.'s sewage woes

Increasingly popular bathroom wipes — pre-moistened towelettes that are often advertised as flushable — are being blamed for creating clogs and backups in sewer systems around the nation.

Beloved bronze Ronald Reagan statue vandalized in Southern California

A statue of the man sometimes called “the Teflon President” was unable to deflect an unfortunate incident of vandalism over the weekend.

American survivor describes terrifying tale inside Kenyan mall as he was separated from his pregnant wife for 90 excruciating minutes

An American NGO worker living in Kenya was caught in the terror attack at a shopping mall in Kenya over the weekend with his pregnant wife and toddler daughter, but all three managed to make it out alive.

GROSS STUNT: Drunken man arrested for urinating on fruit at Swedish store

Apples and oranges were particularly soaked as he ruined $110 worth of groceries in the store.

GOP star Ted Cruz was snobby Ivy Leaguer before he became just a good old boy from Texas: report says

Ted Cruz might play a down-home Texan but turns out the firebrand Republican was an elitist Ivy Leaguer back in the day.

North Carolina authorities trying to identify 'ghost plan' at the bottom of Lake Norman

There's a plane at the bottom of lake in North Carolina and puzzled authorities don't know how it got there or to whom it belongs.

Madeleine Albright makes a splash in her Twitter debut with perflectly tailored 'Tweet' pin and revelation of her secret passion for drumming

Madeleine Albright joined Twitter with a bang Monday, donning a tailored "tweet" pin for the occasion and revealing her secret passion as an "occasional drummer."

Julianne Moore goes grey for next 'Hunger Games'

Joanna Krupa and Karrueche Tran are enjoying the last days of summer

Family of Ariel Russo, 4-year-old killed during police chase, sues city

The family of little Ariel Russo filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to hold accountable everyone they blame for the four-year-old's death.

Save naptime! Daily naps help preschoolers with memory, cognition: study

As preschools across the country debate cutting back on naptime, a new study offers a compelling reason to keep naps on the curriculum for 3 to 5-year-olds.

Shabbos oy! Queens temple sues catering firm for alleged raucous after-hours parties

Leaders of the Rockwood Park Jewish Center in Howard Beach claim that Crown Royale Caterers threw Latin-themed parties that dragged late into the night, unbeknownst to its Orthodox membership.

9/11 first responders must register with Victim Compensation Fund by Oct. 3 deadline

Sick and injured 9/11 first responders, recovery workers and survivors who aren't already registered with the Victim Compensation Fund are being urged to do so before the Oct. 3 deadline.

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EXCLUSIVE 'We took care of that child': NYPD big who held Antiq Hennis as a newborn while investigators scoured his family's home for weapons vows to end gang violence

Months before Antiq Hennis was buried inside a tiny white casket, NYPD Deputy Inspector Joseph Gulotta cradled the adorable infant in his arms.

Porn addicts have brain changes similar to alcohol and drug addicts: study

A new British study finds that addiction to pornography leads to similar brain activity patterns found in alcohol and drug addicts.

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.

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.

Editors' Picks

PHOTOS Joanna Krupa tweets topless photo

A roundup of the hottest, cutest, funniest and just plain wackiest celebrity Twitpics.

Ravens WR left bloodied by bottle-wielding stripper

Jacoby Jones was hit on the head with a champagne bottle swung by a stripper named Sweat Pea on a party bus.

'DWTS' recap: Leah Remini breaks silence on Scientology split

The actress/contestant opens up about the controversial following.

Michael Jackson wrongful death trial to wrap up before big crowd

The five-month spectacle of the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial begins its culmination Tuesday with the start of closing arguments and a move to a new stage five times the size of the courtroom where jurors started in April.

Moving Emmy tributes to don't please everyone

The show devoted an unprecedented amount of airtime to pay emotional tribute to a select five.

TV REVIEW 'Lucky 7' is a little too formulaic

They say winning the lottery often doesn’t provide the automatic easy life it promises.

Jon Hamm to undergo throat surgery

The "Mad Men" actor will reportedly undergo an invasive throat surgery next week.

MUSIC REVIEW Kings of Leon's 'Mechanical Bull'

The group that broke through with a song anchored on the line “I Could Use Somebody” certainly could have used something these last two years.

MUSIC REVIEW ‘This Is ... Icona Pop’ is nothing like their initial hit

While Icona Pop's full American debut has plenty of club beats, and promising vows to “get wasted,” nothing has the death-affirming zip of their initial hit.

MUSIC REVIEW Elton John's ‘The Diving Board’

It isn’t easy to do something new on your 30th solo album.

MUSIC REVIEW Sting's 'The Last Ship'

Sting opts for newly theatrical enunciations, harder accents and a range of pitches.

TV REVIEW 'The Goldbergs' and 'Trophy Wife'

Bradley Whitford deserves a good sitcom, which he has not landed with “Trophy Wife.” And none of us deserve “The Goldbergs.”

Music's Super Tuesday stars Drake, Sting and many more

A flood of new albums will pour into the download device of your choice and wash through the last remaining record stores.

'Colbert Report' Emmys win finally ends 'Daily Show's' streak

"The Daily Show" had won the Emmy for 10 years in a row.

Emmys telecast up 33% in ratings from last year

But "Sunday Night Football" led the night in total viewers.

Michael Douglas gives special shoutout to Matt Damon

Douglas shared a moment with his "Behind the Candelabra" co-star.

‘Dexter’ series finale draws in record viewers

The series finale delivered the largest audience in show and network history.

LISTEN One Direction new song ‘Diana’ leaks online

The newest tweeny bopper tune has arrived following the boy band's "Best Song Ever."

Penn Badgley, Zoe Kravitz back on?

The former couple was spotted together during a PDA-packed getaway in Rome.

Oprah Winfrey confesses to near nervous breakdown

The 59-year-old media mogul began noticing things that left her uneasy.

PHOTOS Typhoon Usagi rips through Asia

The storm narrowly missed Hong Kong, but hit southern China.

WATCH Festivities bring Diwali in New York City

It was an early celebration of the festival of lights, which falls on Nov. 3 this year.

Mumford & Sons announce indefinite break

The beloved British band is planning a long hiatus.

Will Daniel Radcliffe play Freddie Mercury in biopic?

Radcliffe is being eyed for the part, replacing Sacha Baron Cohen.

Christina Milian shows off slimmer 'DWTS' physique

The "Dancing With the Stars" celeb showed off her toned stomach.

Rihanna posts picture with endangered animal

Rihanna tweeted a new Instagram pic during a trip to Phuket, Thailand.

Britney 'being paid a lot of money to lip-sync'

Spears may be taking fans for a ride when she kicks off her residency in Las Vegas.

PHOTOS History of Beer in New York City

That wonderful celebration of beer known as Oktoberfest is upon us!

Talk about your ex, and friends will retreat

A survey says friends may start to avoid you if you're talking too much about your ex.

Museum stops Kelly Clarkson from getting Jane Austen ring

A campaign to prevent the pop singer from taking the ring has raised enough money to save it.

spoiler alert 'Dexter' Series Finale Recap: Serial killer drama takes stab at closure

We should have seen it coming.

Catherine Zeta-Jones flies solo in China

The 43-year-old actress made her first public appearance since separating from Michael Douglas.

The science of the all-nighter

Here's what you should know before you pull an all-nighter.

spoiler alert 'Boardwalk Empire' Recap: Nucky goes to Florida, giving Dr. Narcisse spotlight

Florida does not agree with Nucky Thompson.

spoiler alert '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."

Twerking Miley poses with Kardashians

Miley Cyrus is keeping up with the Kardashians amid her public split from Liam Hemsworth.

Matthew Williamson's $845 sweater for Goop

The designer has designed a new sweater for Gwyneth Paltrow's online lifestyle site.

review Review: Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear headphones

The makers of one of the best over-ear headphones has shrunk down its top product and the price.

photos Bruce Springsteen hits the beach — looking like a BOSS

These stars make 40 (and even 50!) look like the new 20.

Pam Anderson set to run NYC Marathon

The woman famous for bounding across the beach in a revealing red bathing suit is ready to pound 26.2 miles of pavement across the boroughs. No, really.

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.

photos Bruce Springsteen hits the beach — looking like a BOSS

These stars make 40 (and even 50!) look like the new 20.

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.

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PHOTOS Stunning photos of the day from around the world

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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.

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Best celebrity Twitter photos

We all know Hollywood is a bit Twitter-happy, so we've rounded up the hottest, cutest, funniest and just plain wackiest celebrity Twitpics. Enjoy!

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 ...

Stars on set

The cameras are always rolling in Hollywood! When the stars aren't on the red carpet, you'll more than likely find them on set filming their next great blockbuster. Check out these famous actors and actresses in action ...

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 ...

Best celebrity photobombs

Ever get that feeling someone's lurking behind you? Check out which celebrities have fallen victim to a hilarious photobomb ...

Celebrity beach bodies 2013

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

Fall fashion guide 2013: Jackets

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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.

Sports

Shaq buys minority stake in Kings ownership

Balotelli gets 3-game ban for 'intimidating' referee

Mario Balotelli has been banned for three matches following a confrontation with the referee after AC Milan’s loss to Napoli. Balotelli, who missed a penalty and scored in Sunday’s match, was shown a second yellow card after the final whistle for his protests.

Jeanie Buss says Lakers betrayed her by hiring D'Antoni over Jackson

If Mike D’Antoni was stunned to get the Lakers job, Jeanie Buss was flabbergasted. In an update to her memoir, “Laker Girl,” the woman behind the Lakers’ business operations describes her devastation after learning that her brother, Jim, hired D'Antoni over her beau and former coach, Phil Jackson.

SEE IT: Sabres and Leafs get into huge brawl

The Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres battled fiercely in Toronto on Sunday night, and they played some hockey, too.

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.