MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

EXCLUSIVE: Are you kitten me? Long Island animal lover forced to spend night in slammer after rescuing 'distressed' tabby from bagel shop and bringing it to clinic

A Long Island animal lover was arrested and forced to spend a night in jail after she snatched an ailing cat from an upper East Side bagel shop and took it to a clinic. read full story »

'Don't you know my son is dead?': Father of Brooklyn teen, who died on class trip, gets heartless call from school on child's whereabouts

Brooklyn teen Jean Fritz Pierre drowned on a class field trip in June, but that didn’t stop school officials who called his devastated dad last week to tell him his son was skipping class.

Lupica: Knicks GM move latest proof James Dolan has no clue

Here is the only basketball player of consequence Steve Mills, the new president and general manager of the Knicks, has ever signed: Isiah Thomas. Mills, formerly president of MSG Sports, once thought Isiah was the most qualified person to hold the same job James L. Dolan handed Mills on Thursday.

Filibustering Texas Sen. Wendy Davis will run for governor: sources

Texas state Sen. Wendy Davis, the Democrat who filibustered an abortion law for nearly 13 hours, is running for governor, two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday.

DO NOT USE THIS DRUG! Deadly heroin substitute that rots users' flesh hits the streets of Arizona (WARNING GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

Known as Krokodil, the drug not only kills most users within a year of their first hit, it eats away at their skin and opens giant sores down to the bone.

Bloomberg gets testy with reporters over questions about election, threatens to end press conferences

It's the first mayor’s race in over a decade in which Mayor Bloomberg hasn’t been on the ballot — and he’s getting really, really sick of being asked about it.

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Lohan calls Ashley's surgery 'stalkerish'

Secretary of State Kerry has 'constructive' meeting with Iran, makes progress toward nuclear deal

After more than 30 years of acrimony, Iran and the U.S. emerged from a sit-down Thursday ready to “jump-start” talks toward inspection of Iran’s nuclear program, participants said.

EXCLUSIVE NYPD reminds officers to use police radios — not cell phones — to report crimes

The NYPD has issued an internal order to remind officers from the smartphone generation that it’s important to use the police radio rather than their personal or department-issued cell phones to communicate with their fellow officers, the Daily News has learned.

'If they don't like it ... they'll eat another brand': Pasta exec Guido Barilla in hot water over anti-gay comments

The alleged anti-gay comments of a famous Italian pasta baron have left a bad taste in the mouths of millions after saying outright that he doesn't agree with homosexual values.

'She was bleeding... she didn’t move': Five-year-old girl killed by SUV at Brooklyn intersection

A 5-year-old girl was hit and killed by an SUV on Thursday when she wandered away from her mom in a Brooklyn intersection, authorities said. The girl was not holding her mother’s hand as they crossed the street near 5th Avenue and 55th St. in Sunset Park around 3:15 p.m., sources said.

updated Two arrests in fatal stabbing outside San Francisco’s AT&T Park following Giants Dodgers game as it's revealed that the victim was son of stadium security guard

A man was stabbed to death after a fight broke out near San Francisco’s AT&T Park, where the Giants were playing the Los Angeles Dodgers, authorities said.

Services planned for Long Island riding instructor shot dead in living room

Loved ones will pay their last respects to the popular Long Island riding instructor who was killed on Tuesday.

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Antique machine gun found in closet at JFK airport during renovation

The Mac-11subcompact machine pistol was discovered at the airport’s Terminal 1 during renovation work at the international terminal, which is used by Air France, Turkish Airlines, Korean Air and others

Joe Lhota comments on stop and frisk as Bill de Blasio sets for fund-raiser

While crime has come down by 70% over the past two decades, “young men between the ages of 18 and 19 and 34 and 35 are basically committing a substantial number of the crimes,” he said. “And they happen to be of color. We need to have a discussion about that.”

Eight cheating drivers charged with obtaining licenses after paying off corrupt DMV security guards

Eight cheaters have been charged with fraudulently obtaining commercial driver’s licenses — but authorities suspect more than 200 other drivers are behind the wheels of trucks and buses who shouldn’t be. Dishonest applicants would pay $2,000 to $2,500 to corrupt DMV security guards in the brazen scheme.

Family of NYC beauty comes face to face with man accused of killing her four years ago

The family of Carmen Saldana , who was raped and strangled in her bed four years ago, stared daggers Thursday at the crook charged with the crime. Jose Martinez avoided their eyes as he pleaded not guilty.

Retired doorman’s Lottery ‘hobby’ leads to a $1M Powerball prize

Alonso Fernandez’ hobby really paid off. The retired doorman Fernandez, 80, is a man of habit. On Sept. 15, he checked his numbers in The News and learned he won a $1 million Powerball prize.

Colo. hiker comes face-to-face with mountain lion — and records the encounter instead of running

An avid hiker put his camera — rather than his legs — to work when he inadvertently crossed paths with a massive mountain lion — and stared death straight in the face.

Kanye goes on profane Twitter rant, ripping Jimmy Kimmel to shreds

Raissman: Quit putting words in Giants great Carl Banks' mouth

Carl Banks has plenty to say. He doesn’t need anyone putting words in his mouth — especially Mike (Sports Pope) Francesa. This is particularly true after Banks’ virtuoso performance in the Giants Radio Network booth Sunday during Carolina’s 38-0 drubbing of Tom Coughlin’s crew.

SACKED: Six partygoers arrested in vandalism of former NFL player’s New York home

Police say six people have been arrested on charges that they were among hundreds of young partygoers who trashed the upstate New York home of former NFL player Brian Holloway.

California man charged in 'random and unprovoked' murder of college student on streetcar

Nikhom Thephakaysone, 30, was the man in a streetcar surveillance video filmed shortly before he opened fire on another passenger, 20-year-old Justin Valdez, police said in a statement.

Obama enlists furry friends to promote health care reform in 'Adorable Care Act' Obamacare meme

President Obama is getting a little help from some furry friends to sell Obamacare in the lead up to the launch of the health reform package.

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BREATH IT IN! NYC air cleanest among American cities: Bloomberg

With less than four months to go in office, the lame-duck mayor has been trumpeting his administration’s accomplishments — down to the air itself.

'Get the screw out': Judge rules that giant screw Bernie Madoff kept in office can’t be shown to jury

A federal judge barred prosecutors from showing the jury photos of the 4-foot sculpture Madoff kept on his desk.

Bernie Madoff’s longtime accountant busted in charges related to $65-billion Ponzi scheme: sources

Paul Konigsberg, 77, was arrested Thursday morning. A source said Konigsberg was part of Madoff's "inner-circle, helped recruit new invstors" the Ponzi scheme.

Sushi chef who hoarded gas in soy jugs acquitted after allegedly causing fire

A sushi chef who hoarded gasoline in soy sauce jugs during the post-Hurricane Sandy crisis was acquitted in his criminal case after allegedly causing a fire at his Manhattan restaurant that burned three people.

Google glitch: Chat users say messages are going to wrong recipients

After receiving reports early Thursday that its chat features have gone haywire — routing some users’ messages to the wrong recipients — the Internet brand now says its “services are gradually returning to normal.”

'She was afraid to walk alone': Mom on mission to fight bullying after daughter who was constantly tormented by classmates commits suicide

Hope Witsell, 13, committed suicide following months of torment by her classmates after she sexted her boyfriend in 2009.

Party poopers! Upstate N.Y. firefighters loot amusement park before defecating on the floor: cops

Eric Frisbie, 29, and Jacob Williams, 26, allegedly stole frozen food and stuffed animals before smashing up an arcade at the Enchanted Forest Water Safari Park.

iPhone, iPad users report iOS 7-related nausea

You may be sick of trying to figure out how to navigate your phone after Apple's iOS 7 update, but some of its new bells and whistles are actually making some people ill. Disgruntled iPhone and iPad users have taken to the company's forums to gripe about the software's features.

Did former Mets and Red Sox skipper Bobby Valentine's 9/11 comments cost him a TBS gig?

Why did TBS decide to steer clear of Bobby Valentine? Published reports said the network’s decision was a reaction to criticism he leveled at the Yankees for what he contended was their lack of community involvement after 9/11. Valentine apologized for those comments.

Mom's on the run! Pregnant, nearly naked inmate escapes from Kentucky jail twice in one week

Amateurish prison officers are under fire for letting a pregnant inmate escape twice in a week — including once when she was nearly naked.

Miley admits she wanted 'to leave' Liam several months before split

WILL THE YANKEES BE UP A CREEK WITHOUT A CANO? Second baseman asks for 10-year, $305 MILLION contract from Yankees — the richest in baseball history

The battle lines have been drawn between Robinson Cano and the Yankees — and they're much further apart than anyone could have expected.

Father of 4-year-old New Jersey boy who fatally shot playmate, 6, indicted for child endangerment

An Ocean County grand jury returned the indictment against Anthony Senatore, 33, of Toms River on Wednesday.

'My own kids lost their daddy': Christian pastor Saeed Abedini pens heartfelt letter to daughter after one year in Iranian jail

Idaho pastor Saeed Abedini has already missed two of his daughter's birthdays since he was thrown into an Iranian prison for his Christian faith last year.

French mountain climber finds box filled with precious jewels on a Mont Blanc glacier: report

A French mountain climber found a box filled with precious gems that would have made him rich if he were not so selfless, local media said.

Mom of Manhattan ad exec who plunged to her death on a first date sues building management

The mother of Jennifer Rosoff filed suit Thursday in Manhattan Supreme Court saying the management allowed the railing to become "a dangerous and hazardous condition."

Florida opens up a sanctuary for displaced elephants

Florida's National Elephant Center is the only such site operated by the U.S. zoo community to house displaced elephants.

Google unveils new search algorithm 'Hummingbird' on company's 15th anniversary

Google has overhauled its world-famous search algorithm in an effort to deal with increasingly complex queries from web users.

SUPER PESTS: Japanese mosquitoes and stink bugs from Asia now invading several U.S. states

We call them pests for a reason — they bug us. Japanese mosquitoes and pungent stink bugs are crawling or swarming full-nuisance ahead throughout the nation, reported FoxNews.com.

UP IN SMOKE: 52% of Californian adults want to legalize marijuana, survey finds

Fifty-two percent of adults surveyed by the Public Policy Institute of California said they thought marijuana should be made legal in the state, a new record level since the group began polling residents.

Blake to anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church: Bl-- me!

Federal appeals court reverses light sentence given to Queens child porn perv and admitted molester

A Brooklyn judge handed Corey Reingold a 30-month sentence in June 2011 even though the mandatory minimum was five years, and now the appeals court is sending the case back to the lower court.

Tina Fey loses her shirt after Emmys wardrobe malfunction

Obama fires back at GOP critics, vowing new health care law won't be undercut

President Barack Obama says congressional critics of the 3-year-old health care law have become more irresponsible in their attempts to kill it the closer the law comes to full implementation.

Spanish subway worker finds $2 million check in wallet left on board

The incredible Bank of America slip, post-dated to January 2014, was discovered tucked away in a brown, leather purse that had been stuffed between two doors of a train carriage.

Stanford University asks court to intervene in dispute over Chiang Kai-shek diaries

Stanford University has asked a U.S. District Court to help resolve a dispute among the descendants of Chiang Kai-shek over who owns the former Chinese leader’s diaries and private papers.

Man arrested in 1986 NYC murder after the victim's daughter tracked him down served his time in Dominican Republic: attorney

Lawyer Jorge Santos will argue the case against Justo Santos should be tossed because New York authorities waited too long to charge him.

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Chevrolet Cruze Turbo Diesel targets the VW Jetta TDI for mileage supremacy

The Cruze offers great fuel economy and amazing range, if you can stand some diesel clatter.

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Bondy: Rivera of tears caps emotional night in Bronx

If there was a dry eye in the house, it certainly didn’t belong to Mariano Rivera. For the first time ever in a baseball stadium, Rivera was having trouble locating his emotions, and maybe even his pitches. The ninth inning awaited, his final ninth inning in the Bronx, and there was no institutional memory for anything like this.

Two arrested in stabbing death of Dodgers fan in San Fran

The man who was fatally stabbed during a confrontation after a Dodgers-Giants game in San Francisco was the son of one of a Dodgers security guard, the team said Thursday.

San Francisco 49ers thump Rams in St. Louis as Gore runs wild

After getting only 11 carries last week, Frank Gore never made a public stink about it. Coach Jim Harbaugh noted he wasn’t the only unhappy player after the San Francisco 49ers lost their second straight game.

Bail upheld for alleged Hernandez accomplice

A Superior Court judge ordered Thursday that Ernest Wallace, the alleged accomplice of former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez in the murder of Odin Lloyd, be held on the $500,000 cash bail that was set after Wallace's arrest in June.

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Fallon, The Roots sing ‘Sesame Street’ theme with Muppets

Mom jailed with husband for allegedly kidnapping their two sons and fleeing to Cuba caught having an affair with a female inmate behind bars

Lacrecia White, 26 (at left), said she began an affair with Sharyn Hakken, 34 (pictured bottom right with her husband), during their four weeks together in jail. She said she calls Hakken daily and regularly visits her at the Tampa jail.

SEE THE VIDEO NOT A JOKE: A bear walks into a bar ... and then OBEYS the bartender when he tells the beast to get out

Bartender Ariel Svetlik-McCarthy was minding her own at a bar in Juneau, Alaska when a bear stumbled inside. But rather than run away, the staffer screamed: "No bear! Get out! No! You can't be in here!"

'I really don't know what he's capable of': Estranged wife of George Zimmerman says he has changed since acquittal in Trayvon Martin shooting and she now has 'doubts' about his innocence

Shellie Zimmerman said that since the couple’s spat at a family home in Florida earlier this month she now has doubts about her husband’s innocence for killing Trayvon Martin. 'I saw him in a stance and a look in his eyes that I’ve never seen before,' she said.

London calling? Not for this member of the Steelers

The NFL's flirtation with London resumes with the Steelers & Vikings this week. And while one game a year may be an inconvenience, one player says a full season abroad would be a career-ender.

watch Payback time! Bill Clinton returns Bono's jab with imitation of U2 front man

Clinton swapped his soft Arkansas drawl for an Irish accent to mimic Bono after the rock star gave a spot-on impression of the former President at the Clinton Global Initiative this week.

NEW TWERK CITY: 358 dancers swarm Herald Square to set a Guinness World Record with the most people twerking at the same time

The popular singer of “Azz Everywhere” needed at least 250 twerkers to set the first world record.

'There was ... some bad blood': Cops looking for 'old friend' of Long Island horse riding instructor after he's found shot to death

The 45-year-old Manhattan man being sought had known murder victim Ross Reisner for over 20 years and had a beef with him, Reisner’s brother said.

Kaley Cuoco engaged after just 3 months of dating

Looks like Nicki forgot a button on her jacket!

'There's no real training program for this': Meet the former stripper turned professional cuddler who gets paid to snuggle

A former stripper who hates shirts but loves hugs has made a business out of cuddling.

London calling? Not for this member of the Steelers

The NFL's flirtation with London resumes with the Steelers & Vikings this week. And while one game a year may be an inconvenience, one player says a full season abroad would be a career-ender.

'He's still skating': Montana teacher released after just 30 days in prison for raping 14-year-old student who later committed suicide – judge's light sentence sparked nationwide outrage

Judge G. Todd Baugh (pictured top left) took pity on pervert Stacey Rambol (at right) claiming the creepy educator’s 14-year-old victim, Cherice Moralez (bottom left) was “older than her chronological age.”

NYC cabbie who cost British tourist her leg 'remorseful' but will soon be back on the road

The New York cabbie who crashed his car into a British tourist, severing her foot, is “an emotional mess” but will soon be back on the road, his lawyer said Wednesday.

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Robin Thicke's wife a sheer delight at movie premiere

'If they were living together, she had to know': Aide of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver claims she was kept in dark over husband’s alleged $1M theft

The former head of a major New York City Jewish charity stole more than $1 million and stashed $400,000 in cash in his two New York homes, but his wife insists she knew nothing about it.

Former ESPN analyst Hugh Douglas charged with assaulting woman — but he blames rough sex

A little over a month after being fired by ESPN, former New York Jets player Hugh Douglas was arrested in Hartford after he attacked a woman in a downtown hotel, cops allege.

Pakistan earthquake death toll rises: 348 dead, 552 injured

The massive 7.7-magnitude quake hit the Balochistan province in Pakistan on Tuesday, and rescuers are struggling to reach hard-hit areas.

Poachers kill at least 81 elephants by poisoning Zimbabwe water hole

Zimbabwean authorities say at least 81 elephants have been killed for their ivory tusks by poachers using cyanide poison in water holes in a vast western national park.

Editors' Picks

Are you ready for the ‘Breaking Bad’ series finale?

The year's most anticipated TV show finale arrives Sunday, when AMC wraps up its dark "Breaking Bad." Over five seasons, "Breaking Bad" has become one of the country's favorite morality plays, or anti-morality plays. Here's a quick scorecard and starting lineup...

Jurors finally start deliberations in Michael Jackson case

After five months of testimony that exposed many secrets of Michael Jackson's personal life, jurors started deliberations Thursday to decide whether concert promoter AEG Live should be held liable for the King of Pop's bizarre overdose death.

Overexposed: Joanna Krupa gives onlookers an eyeful

Ahh, wardrobe malfunctions ... Thanks to shoddy manufacturing, clumsiness and the advent of spaghetti straps, nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

Shirtless Scott Eastwood wants to follow in dad's footsteps: 'I want to be a man's man'

Scott Eastwood is taking Hollywood by shirtless storm. After causing more than a few double-takes with a sexy photo spread in Town & Country's October issue, and talking about wanting to be a serious actor in the interview, the dashing son of "Dirty Harry" star Clint Eastwood is making good on those words.

EXCLUSIVE: Kate Upton eyes Big Apple move

New York City may soon be the apple of Kate Upton’s eye — the supermodel has set her sights on Manhattan.

Michael J. Fox initially coped with Parkinson's diagnosis by 'drinking heavily'

Michael J. Fox opened up about learning to cope with his Parkinson's diagnosis, speaking to radio host Howard Stern in an interview on Wednesday.

'BREAKING BALD': Poor parrot loses nearly all of its feathers after being kept in makeshift meth lab inside Tennessee home

This poor parrot is "Breaking Bald" after living in a meth house and losing all its feathers. Toxic chemicals in the air at the makeshift drug lab in Morgan County, Tenn., caused Lollibaby the cockatoo to shed her plume.

KATHIE LEE & HODA: Oprah Winfrey's near breakdown filming 'The Butler' teaches us being extremely wealthy is not a cure-all

The debut column by Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb touches on the humbling near breakdown suffered by Oprah Winfrey while commenting on Sophia Vergara's stunning dress at the Emmys.

REVIEW 'Homeland' returns

You know a team is good when it can take its two most important players off the field and can still win.

REVIEW 'Masters of Sex'

Let's be honest: 90% of the viewers for this show are tuning in expecting to see some sex. And they will.

Breaking bald

A poor parrot has lost nearly all of its feathers after being kept in makeshift meth lab in a Tennessee home.

Lester Holt, NBC's floating anchor

About the only job Lester Holt hasn’t done at NBC is sitting in a judge’s chair on “The Voice.”

Sorry, ladies: Joseph Gordon-Levitt is taken

The "Don Jon" star has revealed he has a secret girlfriend in Howard Stern interview.

SEE IT Galifianakis spanks the Biebs

Zach Galifianakis gives the singer a belt-whoopin' in a hilarious new Funny or Die” video.

Less than half of Americans reading for pleasure

About 47% of adult Americans said that they curled up with a good book for sheer pleasure, study says.

PHOTOS Ke$ha shows off new rainbow hairdo

From tiny trims to full blown hair transformations, check out the range of looks for these celebs.

Michael J. Fox drank 'heavily' to deal with Parkinson's

Speaking to Howard Stern, the TV vet opened up about learning to cope with his diagnosis.

‘Top Chef’ alum dishes on best pregnancy foods

Candice Kumai says you don’t need to eat twice as much while pregnant to get energy-boosting essentials.

REVIEW 'Mother, Mother' is psychological thrill ride

Author Koren Zailckas' novel is 110% gripping.

Are you an emotional eater, or just hungry?

If 'emotional' eating happens about the same time each day, hunger and cravings may have more to do with it

Clarissa tells it all

Melissa Joan Hart is telling all in a new book — including the time she did ecstasy at the Playboy Mansion.

Horse_ebooks not the result of algorithms after all

Everyone’s favorite “spam bot” Twitter account has actually been run by two people all along.

REVIEW 'Killzone: Mercenary'

There are plenty of great-looking games these days. But there aren't nearly enough of them on the PS Vita.

PHOTOS Forgetting something, Amanda?

The newest trend in Hollywood has starlets looking like they're missing something - their pants.

LOVE artist's work subject of retrospective

Artist Robert Indiana says love hurt him. Love, as in his world-famous LOVE image eclipsed all his other work.

M.I.A's Versace collaboration, coming soon

M.I.A let a little something slip during the Balenciaga show, an upcoming collaboration with Versace.

Why fitness funks are contagious

It’s easy to stray from healthy habits if your friends do.

'Breaking Bad' creator to launch new drama series on CBS

"Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan will make one of his next stops at the broadcast network CBS.

PHOTOS Joanna Krupa lets it all hang out

The "Real Housewife" suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction.

See Isabel Marant's H&M collection

The French designer's collection features menswear alongside women's and kid's options.

Dylan to debut iron gates and paintings at UK gallery

Bob Dylan, 72, will display his ironwork alongside original paintings at an art gallery in November.

review Justin Timberlake's '20-20 Experience 2 of 2'

Timberlake's 20-20 album doesn't disappoint.

When’s the best day and time to see a doctor?

Steer clear of Tuesdays and Friday mornings if you want a better chance of getting an appointment.

review 'Don Jon'

Joseph Gordon-Levitt make his writing-directing debut with Scarlett Johansson

Mark Wagner's million-dollar message

'Money, Power, Sex & Mark Wagner' is currently on display at the Pavel Zoubok Gallery in Manhattan.

review 'Metallica: Through the Never'

Metallica has always made in-your-face music. Now, they’ve found a way to make that literal with a 3-D IMAX extravaganza.

Leyland's emotional celebration of Tigers' title gets snotty

Try telling Jim Leyland it snot a big deal to win the division.

Skin cancer apps are no subsitute for dermatologist

Try your doc before relying on the many mobile apps for diagnosing skin rashes and moles.

‘Milky Way Mission,’ reality series to send celebs to space, in the works

Is there a better high concept for a reality series than launching celebrities off the Earth?

Paris fashion goes from peasants to space-age

Designers show dramatic looks on first full day of Paris Fashion Week

BARCLAYS SCENTER: Jay Z helps create sweet arena smell

Custom fragrances are the hot thing in fashion, boutiques and even arenas.

photos She's come a long way since 'Mean Girls': Lizzy Caplan is a 'Master of Sex'

Been naughty? These stars have!

photos Joanna lets it all hang out in wardrobe malfunction

Ahh, wardrobe malfunctions ...

What your coffee says about you

Cream and sugar? Survey says you're likely to be a comfort seeker and a people pleaser.

Robert De Niro to take over James Gandolfini role on ‘Criminal Justice’

HBO said De Niro is filling the role once claimed by Gandolfini.

Gere, Carey Lowell calling it quits after 11 years of marriage

This pretty woman won't be his Bond girl anymore.

Amanda Bynes’ bong case may be resolved

The troubled former child star's lawyer said Bynes was still in a Los Angeles psychiatric hospital but wants the case resolved.

Rumer Willis covers Miley Cyrus’ ‘Wrecking Ball’

Miley Cyrus' heartbreak ballad "Wrecking Ball" is inspiring many imitators.

REVIEW 'The Michael J. Fox Show'

The show, which marks Fox's welcome return to a regular network series, does a lot of things right.

REVIEW 'The Crazy Ones'

Robin Williams’ return to sitcoms has yet to find the balance between his shtick and the ensemble comedy.

REVIEW 'Betrayal'

ABC loves splashy, oversized, unapologetic prime-time soap operas, and it has all of it in "Betrayal."

photos FACE TIME: The wildest and wackiest images from around the world

From a Hindu goddess to Hungarian lion cubs...

Lamar Odom breaks his silence to rail at 'absent' father

Lamar Odom broke his silence on Twitter.

Michael Savage to take over Sean Hannity's radio slot

WABC (770 AM) will also lose host Rush Limbaugh from its lineup.

photos Kim shows off post-baby body

Kim's usual flashy Hollywood party girl style has taken a strange turn.

'Army Wives' gets an honorable discharge

Lifetime played "Taps" Tuesday for its longest running series, the military soap opera "Army Wives."

New 'Bond' author backs Daniel Day-Lewis as star

To the latest Bond author, the dashing secret agent looks a bit like Daniel Day-Lewis.

'Captain Underpants,' '50 Shades' top most controversial books of 2012

See what other books made the top 10.

Omega-3s may not protect against memory loss

Omega-3 fatty acids may not help sharpen thinking and memory skills, a new study shows.

Cranston returning to 'How I Met Your Mother'

The "Breaking Bad" star will reprise his role as Hammond Druthers, Ted’s old boss until he had a meltdown.

REVIEW 'Becoming A Londoner’ all about novelist’s evolution

American-born writer David Plante has just released a 509-page memoir.

PHOTOS Stars without makeup

Check out Ke$ha and other celebs as they step out without the war paint.

PHOTOS Celebrity tattoo fails

Celebrities like Miley Cyrus love to permanently ink themselves — and sometimes the results aren't pretty.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt in epic lip-sync battle

The "Don Jon" star wowed the Jimmy Fallon crowd as he showed off his supernatural lip syncing skills.

Nina Dobrev, Derek Hough together

"Vampires Diaries" starlet is reportedly dating her BFF Julianne Hough's older brother.

Is it over for LiLo and Matt Nordgren?

The romance has reportedly ended just one week after news broke that they were dating.

PHOTOS Who got axed on 'Dancing With the Stars'?

All the highlights from the show's 17th season.

Dr. Drew Pinsky reveals he had prostate cancer

Dr. Drew Pinsky revealed details about a past health scare.

Nick Carter's struggle

Nick Carter’s family reportedly blames him for his sister Leslie’s death from a drug overdose last year.

Robert Pattinson moving on from KStew

The "Twilight" star has reportedly been seen with Sean Penn's model daughter Dylan Penn.

Protecting kids from paparazzi

California bill aimed at keeping paparazzi away from the children of celebrities signed into law Tuesday.

Confidenti@l: Dina Lohan pleads not guilty in Long Island DWI bust

Lohan’s white wine-loving mom was on her best behavior in court Tuesday.

Marc Jacobs’ future at Louis Vuitton in doubt?

Marc Jacobs may be on the verge of leaving Louis Vuitton when his contract ends next month.

Brooke caught puffing mystery substance

Recovering addict Brooke Mueller's chance of regaining custody of her children may have gone up in smoke.

PHOTOS Stars on set

Julianne Moore was spotted on the set of "The Hunger Games" with her trademark red locks turned grey.

Artificial sweeteners may sabotage your weight loss

New research suggests artificial sweeteners may set you up to fail.

'Fifty Shades of Grey' author releases wine

If her erotic scenes of bondage and sadomasochism weren’t enough to get you in the mood, the author of "Fifty Shades of Grey" has launched a new collection of wines named after her runaway best-sellers to set the tone. That’s right, author E.L. James of the bodice-ripping trilogy has launched a duo of white and red wines which she “personally blended” with California winemakers from the North Coast.

Yuengling's ice cream to return to stores

I scream, you scream, we all scream for...Yuengling?

photos Star spawn: Fame runs in the family

When you're born with star genes fame is in the cards.

'Gotham,' drama series set in Batman universe, nabbed by Fox

Who needs Batman? Fox won a bidding war for Jim Gordon-centric “Gotham”.

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

'SVU' returns with madman brutalizing Benson

Olivia Benson will suffer abuse at the hands of a psychopathic rapist and killer in Wednesday’s premiere.

Ellen Pompeo: Negative Emmys comments were supposed to be ‘off the record’

Ellen Pompeo is defending her Emmy statements.

Taylor Swift makes 7-year-old superfan's dream come true

Young fan was hit by speeding motorist last month.

Bill Nye injures knee, casting doubt on 'DWTS' future

Bill Nye, the Science Guy, got a lesson in anatomy Monday night after injuring his knee.

SEE IT Miley in bizarre tribute to Michael Jordan

It's Miley Cyrus like you've never seen her before.

REVIEW 'Back in the Game'

You so want “Back in the Game” to pitch a better game than it does.

They're back! First photos from 'Dumb and Dumber To' set

The two actors from the hit comedy are back together 20 years later.

Samuel L. to Obama: ‘Be f-----g presidential’

In profanity-laced Playboy interview, the actor says he has misgivings about the president's restraint at times.

She can't stop! Miley strips down for 'Rolling Stone' cover

Miley Cyrus has made it abundantly clear — she's a good girl gone bad.

'Revolution' gives Esposito another great bad attitude

Giancarlo Esposito’s currently looking ominous as Tom Neville in NBC’s “Revolution.”

Kanye claims self-defense in paparazzo assault

Kanye West claims that he believed he was in danger when he attacked a photographer at LAX.

PHOTOS Celebrity wax doubles

Celebs like Katy Perry are coming face to face with their wax double.

'The Blacklist’ beats ‘Hostages’ in ratings battle

NBC and CBS both premiered new action mystery suspense thrillers Monday night at 10, and NBC won big.

Mack Wilds rocks first live performance

It’s official: the artist formerly known as Tristan Wilds can sing as well as act.

Khloe Kardashian drops 'Odom' from name on Instagram account

Things are not so picture perfect for Khloe Kardashian.

1 in 5 can’t access Facebook at work

About 19.4 percent of Americans are unable to access the social media site on the job, a new survey says.

PHOTOS Emmy Awards 2013 red carpet

It's television's biggest night, and these stars made sure to celebrate in style.

Orwell's scarf up for auction

The author was shot in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War, and the scarf he was wearing at the time could be yours — for a price.

NARS previews new makeup collection on Snapchat

The social media-savvy beauty brand gave fans a sneak peek of new products.

Geraldo vows fight 'to the death'

Geraldo Rivera is so furious about being sued that he has challenged his former talent agency to a duel.

PHOTOS Top moments from the Emmys 2013

Take a look at the most talked-about moments of the 65th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

STYLIST REVIEW Newser visits celebrity hair colorist Sherry Ratay

When reporter Beth Stebner decided to amp up her blonde, she knew who to turn to.

Amanda Bynes unfit for trial in DUI case

Being in long-term psychiatric treatment hasn't stopped her previous legal issues from returning.

Grace Kelly biopic pushed back?

Nicole Kidman is likely out of the running for this year's Best Actress Oscars race.

Mario Lopez hooked up to IV after Emmys

Mario Lopez falls ill after Emmys.

Justin Timberlake's 'Experience' streams online ahead of its scheduled debut

Justin Timberlake says seven-year hiatus was exactly what he needed.

Lions' Burleson reaches for pizza, crashes car and breaks arm

Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson broke his arm in a one-car accident.

Running with the stars

Pam Anderson and Christy Turlington among celebs pounding the pavement in upcoming NYC Marathon.

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.

Ellen Pompeo slams Emmy Awards: It ‘felt so dated'

The "Grey's Anatomy" star was less than pleased with the 65th Annual Emmys telecast on Sunday.

Guess how much Sarah Silverman's Emmy dress cost?

This year, one stunning TV lady opted for an outfit that cost her just tens of dollars.

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

The actress/contestant opens up about the controversial following.

New app promises to protect viewers from spoilers

Two entrepreneurs have created a free app called "Spoiler Shield".

Penn Badgley, Zoe Kravitz back on?

The former couple was spotted together in Rome.

Michael Jackson wrongful death trial to wrap up before big crowd

Court personnel have moved the proceedings to a much larger courtroom.

photos The most fiery photos from around the world

Striking images spanning the globe.

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

These celebs love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies.

Abs-olutely hot! Stomachs of the stars

These celebrities aren't just pretty faces... they've got miraculous midsections as well!

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!

Incredible celebrity engagement rings

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

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of September 23

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

Hollywood moms before and after baby

Don't hate on them because they're famous. And rich. Hate on them because they look so darn good so soon after having kids.

Most delightful baby animals

Get ready to say "aww" -- these baby animals are too cute for words!

Hollywood hair chameleons

Some are hitting the (dye) bottle, others are chopping it off. It's hard to keep up in Hollywood, where stars seem to sport a different hairstyle every day of the week. From tiny trims to full blown hair transformations, check out the range of looks for these celebrity hair chameleons ...

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.

Carey Lowell and Richard Gere split after 11 years of marriage

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.

When bad tattoos happen to Hollywood stars

Celebrities love to permanently ink themselves -- and sometimes the results aren't pretty. Check out the worst cases of pretty girls getting pretty bad tattoos ...

Star spawn: Fame runs in the family

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

Pantsless celebs

The newest trend in Hollywood has starlets looking like they're missing something - their pants.

Celebrity wardrobe malfunctions

Ahh, wardrobe malfunctions ... Thanks to shoddy manufacturing, clumsiness and the advent of spaghetti straps, nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

Celebrity wax doubles

Celebs are coming face to face with their wax double.

Kim Kardashian's style makeover

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

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

Seductive fast food advertisements

Fast food companies seem to know the secret to mouthwatering advertisements ... and we're not talking about picturing juicy burgers. Check out these ads that are sure to whet your appetite.

Remembering Jim Henson through the years

He was the creator of "The Muppets," "Sesame Street" and "Fraggle Rock" to name a few and he would have been 77 on Sept. 24, 2013, yet Jim Henson's legacy continues to delight children around the world.

'Dancing With the Stars' season 17

With another season of "Dancing With the Stars" officially underway, contestants made sure to put their best foot forward as they twirled their way around the dance floor ...

Sports

Browns' Cameron trades dunks for touchdowns

Jordan Cameron’s hoop-playing days are over. Still, every once in a while he’ll join a pickup basketball game, and at some point dunk on some unfortunate defender. "That’s all I can do,” the tight end said, cracking up. “I can’t shoot.”

Bail upheld for alleged Hernandez accomplice

Suspensions handed out for Brewers-Braves brawl

The Brewers’ Carlos Gomez and the Braves’ Reed Johnson have each been suspended one game after a benches-clearing argument between their teams. Both were also fined an undisclosed amount Thursday.

Selig officially announces he'll retire after 2014 season

This time, he means it. Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig formally announced his retirement on Thursday, reiterating his plan to leave office after his contract expires at the end of next year, and ending speculation that he might reneg on his promise to leave the office he’s held since 1992.

London calling? Not for this member of the Steelers

The NFL's flirtation with London resumes Sunday, with the Steelers and Vikings crossing the pond for a Week 5 clash. And while one game a year may be an inconvenience, Pittsburgh safety Ryan Clark says a full season abroad would be a career-ender.

Durant and Wade get into Twitter spat

Sports Illustrated compiled a list of the 100 best players in the NBA and achieved what lists are meant to achieve: get people talking. But in this case, it also got the people on the list talking.

Freeman benched in favor of Glennon in Tampa, report

Is the Josh Freeman era of Bucs football over? The struggling quarterback of the 0-3 Buccaneers is heading to the bench, according to an ESPN report on Wednesday morning.

Egypt to hold World Cup playoff in Cairo

Egypt will host the second leg of its World Cup playoff against Ghana at a military stadium in Cairo in November, the first time the national team will play in the violence-hit capital in two years.

No ill-will from NBA's scoring king about lack of coaching gig

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the master of the skyhook and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, appears to be ready to throw in the towel as it relates to his coaching career. After lobbying for positions with organizations he knows quite well - like UCLA and the Milwaukee Bucks - Abdul-Jabbar said he was ready to “move on” and focus on his second career as a writer.

Juventus warns players after Pirlo bench incident

Juventus coach Antonio Conte has warned his players that they must remain on the bench after being substituted or face a month’s suspension. On Tuesday, Conte says “unless a player goes off on a stretcher or because of an injury ... he must remain on the bench until the end of the match.