Saturday, September 7, 2013

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NEVER FORGET: Take a look inside the underground 9/11 Museum as artifacts are installed ahead of 12th anniversary

The museum, opening in spring 2014, will be housed in the sacred ground beneath the place where the twin towers once stood. Artifacts, including 24 large relics already installed, will chronicle the history of the tragic day and explore living in a 'post-9/11 world.' read full story »

SHOCK RULING: Woman dies in 2010 waiting 2 hours in snow for ambulance but judge says family can't sue because SHE didn't call 911

Judge rules boyfriend of Kathleen Thomas was not a relative so family could not sue for negligence after Thomas suffered supposed heart attack and fell unconscious in December 2010.

Dennis Rodman says dictator pal Kim Jung Un wants to 'change things'

Former US basketball player Dennis Rodman shows pictures of him reportedly with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un to media as he arrives at Beijing International Airport on September 7, 2013. Rodman returned to China from Pyongyang on September 7 after a five-day trip when he met Kim Jong-Un, but without jailed American Kenneth Bae. AFP PHOTO / WANG ZHAO (Photo credit should read WANG ZHAO/AFP/Getty Images) Rodman, who reportedly watched basketball and had dinner with Kim, says the leader encouraged him to say 'very good things' about North Korea when he returned to the United States.

FOUR SHOT at North Carolina anti-violence rally sponsored by mothers group

Four people were shot on Friday evening during an anti-violence vigil near Pinckney and Matheson Aves. in Charlotte, North Carolina. Gunfire broke out at a Thursday night anti-violence vigil in Charlotte sponsored by Mothers of Murdered Offspring. Police have made no arrests in the case.

JOYRIDE OVER! Cops arrest speed demon 'Afroduck' who raced 26.5 miles around Manhattan in just 24 minutes

Cops put the brakes Thursday night on the speed demon billed as “Afroduck” — the demented driver who videotaped his 24-minute, high-speed lap around Manhattan.

Zimmerman’s wife: George is ‘selfish,’ and ‘feels invincible’ since acquittal in Trayvon Martin shooting

George Zimmerman’s wife, Shellie, said she stood by her man “through everything” but once he was acquitted of murder charges, he left her with “a bunch of pieces of broken glass.”

Mom run over and killed by San Francisco city worker while sunbathing — right in front of her baby

35-year-old Daly City resident Christine Svanemyr was apparently sunbathing with her child and her dog in a San Francisco park has died after a hit-and-run involving a city truck. A woman was run over and killed by a city work while sunbathing in the grass alongside her baby at San Francisco’s Holly Park on Thursday.

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SOMETHING'S AFOOT: Heel held in string of Bronx foot-fetish crimes

A surveillance camera image shows a heavyset suspect wanted for attacking two women in separate incidents in the Bronx on Friday, one of which involved the suspect smelling the victim’s feet. Calvin Presinal, 28, was arrested Friday and charged with attempted rape, three counts of assault and three counts of strangulation.

EXCLUSIVE Candidate Bill De Blasio sought money from ‘corrupt’ landlord, ex-rival's brother: sources

Mark Green speaks to the Daily News at his home at 43 East 19th Street in Manhattan. After losing his bid to be New York's Public Advocate to Bill De Blasio, Green has said he is not running for pbulic office again. While running for public advocate in 2009, de Blasio ripped opponent Mark Green's brother, Stephen, as 'one of the most corrupt landlords in New York City.' Two years later, he reached out for a contribution.

New Mexico firefighter Token Adams — missing for a week in New Mexico forest — found dead

The search for Jemez Ranger District (Santa Fe National Forest) wildland firefighter, Token Adams, was hampered again yesterday by heavy afternoon rains. The steep, rugged, dense terrain has also challenged efforts despite the over 250 personnel involved in the search. The terrain in the vicinity of the search is described as extreme topography with steep uphill and downhill trails and sheer cliffs. The body of Token Adams, a 41-year-old U.S. Forest Service fighter who disappeared Aug. 30 while checking a report of smoke, was found Friday in a remote area not far from a road at about, authorities said.

Dad’s tears over son's Brooklyn toy-copter death in Brooklyn

Roman Pirozek (far l.) on the field where his son Roman Pirozek,19, was killed when his model helicopter went haywire and hit him cutting his scalp and jugular. He died quickly on the ball field in Calvert Vaux Park in Gravesend. Brooklyn. Thursday September 5, 2013 (photo Debbie Egan-Chin/New York Daily News) Heartbroken Roman Pirozek Sr., father of Roman Pirozek, 19, mourned his son as the family and city officials tried to determine how the freak accident could have occurred, and how similar accidents can be avoided.

President Obama to make public address on a Syrian attack, citing ‘threat to global peace and security’

Getty Images provides access to this publicly distributed image for editorial purposes and is not the copyright owner. Additional permissions may be required and are the sole responsibility of the end user. President Obama said he will take his pitch for a military strike directly to the skeptical American people on Tuesday, warning that failure to punish Syria's president would be “a threat to global peace and security.”

Rep. Pete King makes trip to New Hampshire to announce he's running for President

Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y. talks to reporters during a stop at Lino's restaurant, Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 in Wakefield, N.H. King is the latest politician to dangle to prospect of of a presidential campaign to push a pet issue _ in his case, national defense. (AP Photo/Jim Cole) During an interview on a New Hampshire radio station, the New York Republican became the first GOP member to throw his hat into the ring for 2016.

CHILD SLAY PLOT: New Jersey fifth-grader planned massive attack on classmates in his middle school: cops

The student was slated to enter Wall Intermediate School this fall as a sixth-grader. He was suspended from elementary school in the spring and is now attending an “alternate program,” according to Wall Township Police Lt. John Brockriede. Juvenile charges have been filed against a New Jersey fifth grader whom police say was plotting to use “sophisticated weapons” to carry out an elaborate attack against students at his middle school.

'SHE'S MY WIFE NOW': Interrogation tapes reveal monster Ariel Castro once CALLED victim Amanda Berry's mother to tell her that 'she's okay'

A newly released tape of Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro's police interrogation reveals the sicko once used victim Amanda Berry's cell phone to call her mother to say, "She's my wife now."

California sends ‘fat letters’ informing parents their children are overweight

A cafeteria worker supervises lunches for school children at the Normandie Avenue Elementary School in South Central Los Angeles on December 2, 2010. First Lady Michelle Obama, a champion of measures to fight childhood obesity in the United States, welcomed passage in Congress Thursday of a law aimed at improving the quality of school meals. The House of Representatives earlier passed The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, following passage by the Senate. The bill now awaits President Barack Obama's signature to become law. It allows the federal government to encourage schools, through subsidies, to serve students meals that respect nutritional standards set by the National Academy of Sciences. Michelle Obama called the bill a "groundbreaking piece of bipartisan legislation that will significantly improve the quality of meals that children receive at school and will play an integral role in our efforts to combat childhood obesity. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) In an effort to combat childhood obesity, schools in California have begun sending out what have been dubbed “fat letters” to the parents of overweight children.

JUSTICE FOR ANTIQ: Two suspects arrested in death of 16-month-old Brooklyn toddler shot in his stroller

The Brooklyn man wanted for shooting a child dead in his stroller was arrested Friday in Pennsylvania, police sources said.

SEE IT Youth football player hurdles the defense on his way to the end zone

11 year old Football Player Hurdles over opponent AMAZING GMA Play of the Day None of Peyton Manning’s seven touchdown passes Thursday night for the Broncos could top what some 11-year-old kid did on a football field in Tennessee.

GET OFF THE FIELD! Ryan Seacrest booed by football fans

Cops find teens’ fingerprints on murdered World War II veteran's car

Delbert Belton was beaten to death on Aug. 21 in the parking lot of an Eagles lodge in Spokane, Wash. Police said in an affidavit that Demetrius Glenn and Kenan Adams-Kinard, both 16, killed Delbert "Shorty" Belton, pictured, on Aug. 22 while he sat in his car.

SEE IT Courageous Canadian dogs scare young cougar off their property

Teaka (right) and Kovu bark up a storm while circling around a young cougar. The big cats are a common sight in the Highlands, a wooded area northwest of Victoria. But the beasts don’t usually prowl this close. In a viral YouTube video, Kovu, a German Shepherd, and Teaka, a Husky, can be seen fearlessly barking at a cougar that padded onto their driveway in the northwest Victoria Highlands.

KATE UPTOWN: Supermodel pays to ride — just like us!

Nonessential U.S. diplomats ordered to leave Lebanon over security fears

A protestor stands outside the U.S. embassy in Syria in demonstration against possible attacks by the United States. Concerns over military action has led U.S. officials to order nonessential diplomats in Lebanon to leave. The State Department ordered nonessential U.S. diplomats to leave Lebanon due to security concerns Friday as the Obama administration and Congress debate military strikes on neighboring Syria.

California couple die just days apart after 83 years of marriage

Max and LaVere Robinson eloped when they were 17 years old and spent 83 years together, even though their parents said the marriage would never last. Max and LaVere Robinson, of Fresno, Calif., died just three days apart. The Mormon couple met at an LDS church and eloped in 1929 during the Great Depression.

SEE IT Wild woman attacks North Carolina police officer with scissors, then steals his car: authorities

Ayana Kenyatta Taylor was hit with a stun gun after the scissors attack, police said. Astonishing footage shows Ayana Kenyatta Taylor tussling with an officer in the parking lot of a Fayetteville on Monday afternoon, authorities said.

Ads with abused Hindu goddesses highlight plague of domestic violence in India

Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and beauty, is a popular deity that many Hindus worship daily. Here she has a busted lip. The shocking images depict Saraswati, Durga and Lakshmi with bloody lips, black eyes and cuts on their beautiful faces.

THE FILTERED FRONTIER: NASA debuts its Instagram account with stunning moon photos to mark launch of latest lunar probe

NASA is going where more than a million people have gone before. The space agency officially joined Instagram on Friday.

Oklahoma under seige by SWARMS of crickets

Experts say a dry spring and early summer followed by late July and August rainfall created the perfect conditions for a full-blown insect takeover.
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SEE IT Canadian college students' chant promotes rape, underage sex partners

The chant included the following lines: ‘Y is for your sister, O is for oh so tight, U is for underage, N is for no consent, G is for grab that a-- [...]Saint Mary's boys we like them young’ Students in Canada are under fire after sickening footage of them singing about rape and sex with underage girls was posted online.

U.S. asks Yahoo! for info on 40,000-plus accounts in first half of 2013: report

The numbers represent requests from government agencies in the U.S. for user data from Yahoo! Inc. The company said it carefully reviews all requests, although it has handed over some information 92% of the time. (NCD stands for non-content data, or basic subscriber information.) The U.S. government logged 12,444 requests for information about more than 40,000 Yahoo! accounts or users from January to June 2013, according to a transparency report released by the company Friday.

Serena cruises into another U.S. Open final — and Azarenka gets a title rematch

Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates a point against Li Na of China at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York September 6, 2013. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Serena Williams is a win away from her second straight U.S. Open title after rolling through Li Na 6-0, 6-3 in the semifinals. Williams will play second-seeded Victoria Azarenka Sunday in a rematch of last year’s final.

Walmart worker fired for anti-Muslim Facebook post

A member of the local Muslim community spotted the post and contacted the Council on American-Islamic Relations, which informed Walmart. The company investigated and quickly terminated Terry Earsing’s employment. A Walmart worker in upstate New York has been fired for a sickening Facebook rant about Muslims.

SEE IT: 'RoboCop' remake trailer unveiled

Chobani says mold that triggered recall does not carry disease

A JAN. 13, 2012 PHOTO Yogurt maker Chobani says the mold that triggered a recall of some of its Greek yogurt cups this week is not associated with foodborne illnesses like salmonella or E. coli.

BBQ fire destroys 64 cars, sends crowd running at French stunt show

It took several hours to contain the fire. Two men who forgot to put out a barbecue forced hundreds of stunt show spectators in France to run for their lives after it set dozens of cars on fire, police said.

EXCLUSIVE Mario Cuomo: Bill Thompson 'has the best background' for mayor's office

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 25: Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo attends the 3rd Annual Elly Awards Luncheon at The Plaza Hotel on June 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images) Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he will not make an endorsement in the mayor's race — but his dad, the former governor, praised Bill Thompson Thursday.

Drone kills 6 suspected militants: officials

Pakistani protesters burn a representation of a U.S. flag to condemn a drone attack in the Pakistani tribal area of Waziristan which killed Taliban leader Waliur Rehman, Thursday, May 30, 2013 in Multan, Pakistan. The Pakistani Taliban's deputy leader was buried hours after he was killed in a U.S. drone strike, Pakistani intelligence officials and militants said Thursday. (AP Photo/M. Abbass) Pakistan intelligence officials say a pair of missiles launched by a U.S. drone hit a militant hideout near the Afghan border and killed six suspected militants. The officials say the missile hit a sprawling compound after midnight Thursday near the border town of Ghulam Khan in the North Waziristan tribal region.

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TWISTED METAL: Pedestrians hospitalized after cars collide in Brooklyn

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Three pedestrians were injured —two critically — after two cars collided Thursday in Brooklyn, police said. A black Hyundai sedan traveling eastbound on Eastern Parkway was turning left onto Kingston Ave. in Crown Heights when it slammed into an oncoming white Infiniti SUV around 7 p.m., cops said.

Obama and Putin have private talk at G20 Summit to discuss Syria

Putin and Obama. ‘In reality, the idea of a military operation doesn’t have the support of many states,’ said Putin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov as Obama tries to build international backing. President Barack Obama met privately with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the midst of their dispute over how to respond to chemical weapons use in Syria. Putin told reporters they spoke for 20 or 30 minutes Friday and focused on Syria.

Wealthy Chicago man buys billboard ad to find date

Gordon Engle says he was looking for love in all the wrong places, so he decided to try something new ... and expensive. ‘You’ll spend several thousand on education, a quarter-million on a house ... Your significant other. You’re going to go cheap on that?’ Gordon Engle is looking for love, and he hopes this giant billboard ad may just do the trick.

GMO foes blast Scientific American editorial decrying labeling laws

Scientific American Magazine - September 2013. GMO labeling activists are decrying an editorial in Scientific American that takes aim at labeling laws for genetically engineered foods as "unscientific."
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Most efficient sedan: 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid gets 50 mpg

The 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid earned an EPA-rated 50 miles per gallon in the city, making it a segment-leader for fuel efficiency. Going green just got a bit roomier. The 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid EPA numbers are in and the mid-size sedan earned a rating of 50 miles per gallon in the city.
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Bondy: Chalk up this Open as predictable

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi If you’re looking for suspense, for surprise endings, you’ve come to the wrong tennis center. There is nothing Hitchcockian this year about the U.S. Open, which has been a lot like those Met games across the boardwalk. You almost always know who’s going to lose.

Raissman: Manziel as made-for-TV villain is good for business

COLLEGE STATION, TX - AUGUST 31: Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies celebrates a third quarter touchdown during the game against the Rice Owls at Kyle Field on August 31, 2013 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) The money-grubbing, win-at-all costs world of college football is a sport that has everything except a made-for-TV villain. It has one now: Johnny Manziel. The high-riding, autograph-signing, Texas A&M Heisman-winning quarterback has it all going.

SEE IT: Giants' Yusmeiro Petit gets SO CLOSE to perfect game

Yusmeiro Petit’s bid for a perfect game was broken up by Eric Chavez’s two-out single in the ninth inning, but the right-hander got the next batter to close out the San Francisco Giants’ 3-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.

NFL Bettor's Guide: Week 1 far from sure thing for many teams

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 08: Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans runs the ball against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 8, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) From the best NFL games to bet this weekend, to the ones you should steer clear of, check out Hank Gola's guide to get you through the weekend a winner. Then check out how the rest of our crew of pigskin experts see this weekend's action as they pick against the spread.
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Sen. McCain plays poker as Kerry argues for strike against Syria

US Republican Senator from Arizona John McCain listens during a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill on September 3, 2013 in Washington. US Secretary of State John Kerry, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey, and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel appeared before the committee to present the Obama Administration's views on Congressional authorization for the use of military force in Syria. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKIBRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images While President Obama’s top aides were gambling the Senate Foreign Relations Committee would back a military strike on Syria, Sen. John McCain was playing poker on his iPhone.

Ariel Castro dead: Cleveland kidnapper of 3 women hangs himself

Ariel Castro listens in the courtroom during the sentencing phase Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, in Cleveland. Three months after an Ohio woman kicked out part of a door to end nearly a decade of captivity, Castro, a onetime school bus driver faces sentencing for kidnapping three women and subjecting them to years of sexual and physical abuse. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) Ariel Castro, the monster convicted of kidnapping and keeping three women as sex slaves in his Cleveland, Ohio, home was found hanging in his prison cell Tuesday, correction officials said.

One student dead, three others injured in Texas high school stabbing

Joshua Broussard was killed during a stabbing at Spring High School in Texas Wednesday morning. Joshua Broussard, a sophomore at Houston's Spring High School, was identified to KHOU by family as the sole fatality of the fight that broke out around 7:10 a.m.

Porn industry rocked again as second actor tests positive for HIV

Porn star Rod Daily told his Twitter followers that he has tested positive for HIV. The porn industry has been rocked by a second HIV scare in as many weeks after an actor announced he tested positive for the virus.
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Lamar paid $800 a DAY for drugs while on bender: report

Dutch cops are using brown rats to solve crimes

The rats are trained to sniff out residue from gunshots, which can help identify suspects in shootings. Ten brown rats have been recruited by Dutch police to help forensic firearms experts sniff out gunshot residue.

EXCLUSIVE Designers from around the world compete to bolster New York City's storm defenses

Mayor Bloomberg proposal for Seaport City It’s going to take more than stilts and sandbags to protect the city from the next superstorm. To keep another hurricane from causing the devastation wrought by Sandy — which destroyed at least 1,000 homes in the five boroughs, damaged another 75,000 and has forced 300,000 locals to storm-proof their property or face skyrocketing insurance premiums — authorities are tapping the finest minds in design to dream up solutions, from the practical to the fantastical.

Headline gaffe credits Elway with 7 TDs, not Peyton

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 5: Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass against the Baltimore Ravens before completing on 3rd and 8 to teammate Wes Welker #83 of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 5, 2013 in Denver Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) The editor of The Columbus Dispatch took to Twitter on Friday morning to acknowledge his newspaper's embarrassing headline gaffe following Denver's 49-27 win over the defending Super Bowl champions.

Chris Christie’s staff toasts N.J. governor’s 51st birthday with video

-ALLCOUNTRY,-GspExt Chris Christie turns 51 today, and the New Jersey governor is letting the good times roll. In celebration of his birthday, his staff put together a three-minute video of his most memorable moments from the past year.

Four injured after taxi and SUV crash into scaffolding in Manhattan — SEE THE PHOTOS

The scaffolding at E. 42nd St. and First Ave. collapsed at about 2:50 p.m. when two cars hit it.

Brazilian man plans to marry pet goat

A generic shot of a goat. Aparecido Castaldo has promised never to have sex with the goat. A Brazilian man insists he's not kidding with his plans to marry his pet goat.

Dad of Cherokee girl to be extradited to S.C. in custody battle

JULY 21 2013 PHOTO. AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS HANDOUT PHOTO TO BE USED SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REPORTING OR COMMENTARY ON THE FACTS OR EVENTS DEPICTED IN THIS IMAGE. OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says the father of a Cherokee girl in the middle of an adoption case must go to South Carolina to face accusations that he is interfering with custody of the girl. Fallin said Wednesday she had signed an extradition order that sends Dusten Brown to South Carolina.

Massive pileup leaves 200 injured in England

Please contact your sales representative for pricing and licensing questions. Eight people are seriously injured and 200 others suffering minor injuries after fog densely shrouded Kent's Sheppey Crossing bridge during Thursday morning's busy 7 a.m. commute, said Kent police. Authorities reflecting on the incredible damage said it was "miraculous" no one died.

Jaime Herrera Beutler, after ‘miracle’ birth, eyes House return for Syria vote

United States Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler's daughter is considered by doctors to be the first baby to survive Potter's Syndrome. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Wash.) is getting back to work just five weeks after her “miracle baby” was born prematurely with a typically fatal condition. Though the infant remains hospitalized, Beutler said this week she’ll return to Congress to vote on President Obama’s plan to strike Syria.

Airline launches 'Flying Nanny' service

Etihad is launching a 'Flying Nanny' service. Passengers traveling Etihad Airways will have a fleet of Mary Poppins at their disposal to calm irritable children -- and irritated passengers. The United Arab Emirates-based carrier announced the launch of their new Flying Nanny service this week, an in-flight nursery that will be staffed by flight attendant nannies trained out of Norland in England, a childcare nursing college that churns out real-life Mary Poppins -- minus, perhaps, the rum punch medicine.

Miley reveals art for new single ‘Wrecking Ball’

Jack Osbourne’s wife suffers late-term miscarriage

Florida killer seeks protection under ‘Stand Your Ground’

A Florida man who shot up a neighbor's Labor Day barbecue, killing two and injuring another, is looking to have murder charges dismissed under the state's "Stand Your Ground" law as well as the "Bush Doctrine," which gives the U.S. license for preemptive strikes, according to a report.

Hamptons land measuring 1-foot-wide sells for $120,000 in Napeague

An area of Napeague, Long Island that measured 1,885 feet sold for $120,000. The new owner, Marc Helie, successfully outbid rival Kyle N. Cruz. A 1-foot-wide strip of Hamptons land on sale for a few bucks ended up selling for $120,000 after a fierce bidding war broke out between two Manhattan financiers. Marc Helie successfully outbid Kyle N. Cruz to gain the rights to the Suffolk County-owned 1,885-foot-long slice which bordered both of their East End getaways.

Virginia police on hunt for elderly ‘Can Man’s’ killer

Carter Bascom Northington was found badly beaten by an abandoned house - police are working to find the person who killed a 70-year-old man last night in Dinwiddie County. Virginia police are on the hunt for a killer after a 70-year-old can-collector known locally as "Can Man" was found bludgeoned to death on a lawn near his home on Monday night.

Lupica: Alex Rodriguez in postseason is last thing Bud Selig wants for MLB

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi As the Bronx Bombers battle to clinch a wild card spot, Rodriguez steps onto the field as Major League Baseball's worst nightmare.
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Man crashes friend’s car into Staten Island house

Elaine, a sister of the homeowner whose house was smashed into by jewelry thief’s car, ‘said ‘I went around and I saw a car in their bedroom.’ Cops cuffed a 21-year-old man they said smashed a friend’s car into a Staten Island home after a night of revelry. Joseph Jamaleddine was tooling down Hampton Green in Arden Heights when he lost control of his friend’s 2006 Acura TL and slammed into a home at 5 a.m. Wednesday, police said.

TOO LATE? Victim-blaming just admits rape sentence was mistake

Montana District Judge G. Todd Baugh reads a statement apologizing for remarks he made about a 14-year-old girl raped by a teacher in Billings, Mont., Wednesday Aug. 28, 2013. But Baugh defended the 30-day prison sentence given to the teacher as appropriate. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown) A Montana judge who ordered 30 days in jail for a rapist teacher wants to reconsider the sentence. District Judge G. Todd Baugh drew wide-ranging protests in late August after he claimed a teenage girl was “older than her chronological age” and “as much in control of the situation” as her creepy teacher.

James Comey sworn in as director of FBI

Former Deputy Attorney General James Comey was sworn in as the director of the FBI on Wednesday, replacing Robert Mueller, who stepped down earlier this year. Former Deputy Attorney General James Comey called it a “thrill and an honor” to be sworn in Wednesday as the new FBI chief. Comey replaces Robert Mueller, who stepped down from the position after 12 years.

Odds are in Bill de Blasio's favor for mayoral race, says online gambling powerhouse Paddy Power

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Paddy Power on Thursday placed de Blasio's odds of winning at 4-5, or roughly 55%.
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Ryan Gosling turned down ‘Grey’ role: report

Ryan Gosling could have been Christian Grey, but turned it down.

'After Midnight' could show the real Fantasia

Fantasia Barrino says backstage ‘After Midnight,’ there may not be a lot of costume going on. “American Idol” alum Fantasia Barrino is planning something revealing.

Katey Sagal's revved for final 'Sons of Anarchy' ride

Katey Sagal as Gemma Teller on ‘Sons of Anarchy’ “We’re all kind of attracted to that dark, motorcycle kind of sexy world,” the 59-year-old actress says. “Even though it’s criminal.”

Jessica 'felt for' Kim K. during pregnancy

For editorial use only. Additional clearance required for commercial or promotional use. Contact your local office for assistance. Any commercial or promotional use of NBCUniversal content requires NBCUniversal?s prior written consent. From one new celeb mom to another - Jessica Simpson is sticking up for her recently pregnant pal.

Are Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher engaged?

Are Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher planning a trip down the aisle? The former "That 70's Show" costars turned lovers have recently sparked engagement rumors as Kunis was spotted with a gold band on her wedding ring finger as she picked up a bouquet of flowers in Studio City, Calif. on Wednesday.

Cronut makers latest creation

Dominique Ansel's 'magic souffle' debuted at his NYC pastry shop on Friday. The man who brought the world the cronut has released the sequel to his pastry wizardry, a "magic souffle."

Mel Gibson clashes with cops

-FRA The hot-tempered actor got into a tiff with Malibu police at a DUI checkpoint.

Diana biopic panned as 'atrocious' in Britain

(FILE PHOTO) FILE PHOTO COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES - a comparison has been made between Diana, Princess of Wales (L) and actress Naomi Watts. Original image ids are 104569652, 149970288 UK critics not pleased with Naomi Watts film, which recounts Princess Di' love affair with Dr. Hasnat Khan.

Sci-fi author A.C. Crispin dies at 63

Author A.C. Crispin died of cancer Friday at age 63, according to an announcement on the Web site of the publisher Tor Books, and on the site for Writer Beware, which she helped run. Crispin, whose full name was Ann Carol Crispin, also helped run the watchdog website Writer Beware.

'1984' tops list of novels people lie about reading

New survey reveals that more than half of people lie about having read classic works to appear smarter.

Kanye announces tour with Kendrick Lamar

. Kanye West is taking his "Yeezus" show on the road this fall.

Jil Sander launching new scent for men

Sean O'Pry in a leaked shot of the Jil Sander Ultrasense campaign Ultrasense is the first fragrance by the German designer since her return to her namesake label.

Birth rates stabilize in the U.S.: report

JUNE 25, 2012, FILE PHOTO As teen birth rates drop, more women in their 30s and 40s are having kids, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Jaime Herrera Beutler, after ‘miracle’ birth, eyes House return for Syria vote

United States Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler's daughter is considered by doctors to be the first baby to survive Potter's Syndrome. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Wash.) is getting back to work just five weeks after her “miracle baby” was born prematurely with a typically fatal condition. Though the infant remains hospitalized, Beutler said this week she’ll return to Congress to vote on President Obama’s plan to strike Syria.

Katie sports major engagement bling

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Ashley Morrison, wife of disgraced former Channel 2 anchor Rob, bolts anchor gig citing 'long commute'

"CBS MoneyWatch" anchor Ashley Risk Morrison, the wife of disgraced former Channel 2 anchor Rob Morrison, abruptly resigned from her high profile TV job on Wednesday.

watch Riley Cooper, who was caught using N-word, fights black teammate at Eagles practice

Riley Cooper’s troublesome season continued on Thursday, as the Eagles wide receiver got into it with a teammate during practice.

James Gandolfini’s will filed for probate

James Gandolfini, who died June 19, with wife Deborah Lin and son Michael. Michael is set to receive a trust fund with a $7 million life insurance payout. The Gandolfini family won’t go to the mattresses over the “Sopranos” star’s will. Actor James Gandolfini’s final wishes for his wealth were filed for probate Friday in Manhattan with no objections from either of his children, son Michael, 13, and daughter Lila, 11 months.

Doctor Who poetry book promises ode for every episode

A new, Kickstarter-funded volume will contain a poem for every installment of the cult British show from season one to seven.

WATCH: Katy Perry releases ‘Roar’ music video

Katy Perry released the highly anticipated video for her newest single "Roar" Thursday. Perry stuns in a Jane of the jungle getup as she sings the catchy ballad in the wilderness surrounded by animals. Katy Perry has gone glamazon for her new music video. The pop star released the highly anticipated video for her newest single "Roar" Thursday.

Fashion Week Day 1: All about the pants

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicked off at Lincoln Center Thursday with spring/summer 2014 collections from big names BCBG Max Azria, Nicholas K, Desigual, Tadashi Shoji and Richard Chai LOVE.

Queen Latifah is the new face of Pantene

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 05: Queen Latifah from the show " The Queen Latifah Show" attends the Shaw Media 2013 Upfront Press Conference at Windsor Arms Hotel on June 5, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage) The rapper and actress will star in the haircare brand's new ad campaigns.

SEE colorful dresses and designs from New York Fashion Week Spring 2014

Fashion Week is underway in New York! New York Fashion Week is officially upon us! Couldn't make it to the runways? We've rounded up all the top moments from Day One ...

Yelling at your teen can backfire: study

Difficulties with your teenager? A new study finds that yelling or shouting can backfire on your child's mental health. If you’re a parent of a teenager, researchers say that the best parenting advice is to talk, not yell. A new study released Wednesday finds that 13-year-old adolescents whose parents shouted at them suffered more symptoms of depression than their peers whose parents didn’t. The study involved nearly 1,000 two-parent families living in the US and is published online in the journal Child Development.

WATCH: Excited pups leap up, down to get in tub

The dogs swam around, wagging their tails in delight over something many have come to expect pets to hate. These cute pups just couldn't wait to get in the tub. Adorable footage shows two tiny Dachshund puppies excitedly bounding upstairs after being called in for a bath.

Jack Nicholson through the years

Jack Nicholson peering through axed in door in lobby card for the film 'The Shining', 1980. Seen in nearly 70 movies since his debut in the late '50s, the New York City born actor is one of Hollywood's most prized assets. Take a look at Jack's most shining cinema moments ...

TGIF! See the hottest celeb pics of the week

Lindsay Lohan, Jane Lynch, Gaga, Kate Upton and others all in Pictures of the Week! See what all the stars were up to this week ...

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014: Day One

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: A model walks the runway at the Supima Spring 2014 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 5, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week) New York Fashion Week is officially upon us! Couldn't make it to the runways? We've rounded up all the top moments from Day One ...

CONFIDENTI@L: Casting '50 Shades' was a major pain

Charlie Hunnam will Christian Grey in ‘50 Shades of Grey,’ a role reportedly turned down by Robert Pattinson and Ryan Gosling. A slew of better-known stars rejected the steamy role, including Robert Pattinson.

Bodyguard to the stars tasered to death after breaking into home

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: Singer Lady Gaga enters the "Good Morning America" taping at the ABC Times Square Studios on August 19, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) A naked Norman Oosterbroek broke into a Miami mansion Monday.

REVIEW 'Boardwalk Empire'

Michael Kenneth Williams as Chalky White and Jeffrey Wright as Valentin Narcisse in “Boardwalk Empire” HBO series keeps the players moving in the fourth season, but that’s just one reason it remains must-see TV.

'Game of Thrones' director in talks for 'Terminator' reboot

Director Alan Taylor of "Thor: The Dark World" attends "Let the Adventures Begin: Live Action at The Walt Disney Studios" presentation at Disney's D23 Expo held at the Anaheim Convention Center on August 10, 2013 in Anaheim, California.  From dragons to time-traveling robots, director Alan Taylor is cornering the geek market.

Alison Pill recalls mistakenly tweeting topless photo

‘Anytime I met a new person I (kept thinking), 'Boobs! Nice to meet you, you've seen my boobs,'’ the ‘Newsroom’ actress said. Hot off the press, Alison Pill dished about mistakenly showing her breasts on Twitter. The "Newsroom" star appeared on "Conan" Tuesday where she fessed up to the tweeting error to Conan O'Brien after he asked about her "embarrassing technical snafu."

SEE IT Loki meets Cookie on 'Sesame Street'

Tom Hiddleston schools Cookie Monster on the importance of waiting "The Avengers" star Tom Hiddleston tried to teach Cookie Monster a lesson of patience.

REVIEW ‘Secret Sex Lives: Swingers’

For merchandising, publishing & ancillary products, check talent contract, appearance & property releases. “Swingers” is loaded with info that those outside the community may not have previously known.

On Werner Herzog's 'Of Walking in Ice'

Thursday marks 71st birthday of Werner Herzog, a man as renowned for his personality as his films.

Hoda's cell phone blunder

Hoda Kotb accidentally reveals her phone number while hosting "Today" with Kathie Lee Gifford on September 5, 2013. Hoda Kotb accidentally breached her own privacy when she exposed her own digits on live TV.

Sarah Silverman pens heartfelt tribute to dead dog

Silverman and Duck had been besties for 14 years. The comedienne put her funny self to the side when her dog, Duck, died.

'Batwoman' writers quit over same-sex wedding plot

The biggest battle over at DC Comics is not between heroes and villains.

Alec Baldwin to host weekly talk show

01271311851, 10038812, 12 MSNBC's "Up Late w/Alec Baldwin" will premiere in late October.

New bio claims J.D. Salinger had just one testicle

100064_06.tif In "Salinger," Shane Salerno and David Shields claim the writer had an undescended testicle

How to cope with an emotional affair

MR & PR Emotional affairs are confusing and hard to pinpoint, but essentially, you know it when you feel it.

Vin Scully to be Rose Parade grand marshal

Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully gives the thumbs up after being introduced as the grand marshall for 125th Tournament of Roses parade at Tournament House in Pasadena, Calif. on Thursday, Sept 5, 2013. Scully, will serve as grand marshal of the 125th Rose Parade on New Year's Day in Pasadena on Jan. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) Legendary LA Dodgers broadcaster will usher in 2014 as grand marshal of the 125th Rose Parade.

The Strokes' Albert Hammon Jr. opens up about former drug struggles

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 30: Musician Albert Hammond, Jr. attends "Elysium" New York screening at Sunshine Landmark on July 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images) The Strokes' guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr. may have been on the top of the charts in the 2000s, but he was waging a secret battle against drug addiction. In an interview with NME, Hammond spoke publicly for the first time about grappling with substance abuse, a problem which consumed most of his 20s.

Bethenny Frankel: It's too soon to think about getting remarried

Bethenny Frankel tells Redbook magazine that 'It's too soon' to think about getting married again. Marriage is the last thing on Bethenny Frankel's mind. The TV personality revealed in the October issue of Rebook Magazine that walking down the aisle is something she may never again do, as she is currently embroiled in a tumultuous divorce case with ex Jason Hoppy.

Brand booted over Hugo Boss-Nazi jibes

‘If anyone knows a bit about history and fashion, you know it was Hugo Boss who made uniforms for the Nazis,’ Brand said. ‘But they looked f---- amazing!’ Comic tossed from a GQ Men Of The Year Awards after-party after joking about Hugo Boss Nazi ties.

What to eat before running

NR What you eat 30 to 60 minutes before a run can dictate your performance.

Playing video games good for seniors' memory: study

A new study suggests that playing video games helps seniors with multitaking and memory skills. Forgetful seniors now have an unlikely antidote to declining mental skills: video games. A new study published Thursday in the journal Nature reveals that adults between the ages of 60 and 85 improved their multitasking and ability to pay attention after playing a specially designed video game called NeuroRacer.

Tattoos may cost you a job: researcher

MR & PR Tattoos are still taboo. New research out of the University of St. Andrews in Scotland suggests that sporting some ink may reduce your chances of getting a job, but it depends on the location and nature of the tattoo, as well as the professional industry.

Princess Diana slammed by royal relative: ‘She was really spiteful’

Exported.; exp; Apparently, not everyone was a fan of the beloved Princess Diana. Sixteen years after her death, one fellow royal is speaking out on her true feelings towards the "People's Princess," and they aren't the warmest.

'Riddick,' movie review

Vin Diesel in RIDDICK There’s no expiration date for movie characters. But there are certainly some who, if they went missing, we’d never even notice.

'Gravity' trailer premieres with Sandra Bullock spinning out of orbit

The Official Main Trailer for 'Gravity' starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. In space, no one can hear Sandra Bullock scream. The first full-length trailer for the hotly anticipated space thriller "Gravity" debuted on Thursday, showing Bullock as an astronaut heroine stranded far from home.

Bad girl! Rosie goes topless in steamy photo shoot

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley on the cover of BAZAAR Australia Been naughty? These stars have! Check out the celebs who let out their inner bad girls in some seriously sexy photo shoots

Eddie Murphy releases reggae song featuring Snoop Lion

Eddie Murphy and Snoop Lion collaborate on the actor’s latest single ‘Red Light’ off his new album ‘9.’ Murphy’s last music hit was 1985’s ‘Party All the Time.’ Eddie Murphy returned to the recording booth to collaborate with none other than Snoop Lion, reports Us Weekly. The 52-year-old actor’s last hit was 1985’s “Party All the Time,” which was placed on VH1’s list of 100 Greatest One-Hit Wonders.

Dave Chappelle to Hartford, Conn.: I hope North Korea drops a bomb on you!

A JUNE 13, 2006, FILE PHOTO Dave Chappelle has declared war on Hartford - and the “young, white alcoholics” who caused him to walk out of in the middle of a set last week. Days after abruptly halting his headlining act in response to hecklers last Thursday in Connecticut, the 40 year-old comedian referenced the incident during a show in Chicago.

Ireland Baldwin: 'Modeling is much harder than I anticipated'

Baldwin may still by 17 for another month, but she's already on her way to a successful career.

Betty White earns spot in 'Guinness World Records'

Betty White, pictured winning a SAG Award in 2011, has earned a spot in the latest ‘Guinness World Records’ White is the new gold standard. Betty White padded her list of accomplishments by setting a milestone in the new edition of the “Guinness World Records.”

'Adore': movie review

Robin Wright and Naomi Watts in Adore The hour-and-a-half-plus running time of “Adore” feels like a full serving of panting and heaving, as if it’s a feature starring the always amorous cartoon skunk Pepé Le Pew. Pepé and “Adore” have something else in common: They’re both stinkers.

Separation taking its toll on Catherine Zeta-Jones

Separating from Michael Douglas has taken a toll on Catherine Zeta-Jones. The usually glamorous actress looked tired and pale on her way to church in Greenwich, Conn. In the first photos that have surfaced since she and Douglas announced through a publicist they were "taking some time apart" from their marriage.

Irish man hasn't stopped hiccupping for 14 months

Daniel Clavin has had hiccups for more than a year. He’s tried every home remedy and medical treatment he can think of to try and stop them. An Irish man who woke up with a hangover more than a year ago hasn't stopped hiccupping since. Daniel Clavin, 37, has made an annoying "hic" sound almost every seven seconds since the morning after a drunken stag party in July 2012.

Michelle Williams to make Broadway debut in 'Cabaret' revival

Michelle Williams signed on to star as Sally Bowles in the new Broadway revival of ‘Cabaret.’ Michelle Williams’s life is about to become a “Cabaret.” The three-time Oscar nominee will play Sally Bowles in a spring revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s popular musical, the Roundabout Theatre Company announced Wednesday.

Sultry Christina Aguilera flaunts her curves in Maxim

Christina Aguilera might be sporting a much fuller figure than when she first hit the music scene as the belly-baring "Genie In a Bottle" singer in 1999, but the star has never been afraid to dress up her curves.

Giorgio Armani stars in his own campaign

Giorgio Armani is the face of Armani Made-to-Measure. The famous Italian designer has decided to photograph himself in an advert.

Just Cavalli launches tech accessories

The new Just Cavalli clutch covers for iPhones. The Italian brand has unveiled a new range of iPhone covers, clutches and pouches.

New report warns against energy drinks for kids

Cans of energy drink A new report warns that all that liquid caffeine could pose a serious risk.

VIDEO: Singer's incredible a cappella 'Tetris' theme rendition

Smooth McGroove’s video has gone viral, with more than 600,000 views. The singer takes requests. Smooth McGroove is a one-man a cappella machine, and his latest video could see him breaking out into the mainstream.

Sydney Leathers reveals results of $40K plastic surgery

The 23-year-old college student, who tarnished Weiner's mayoral campaign with her account of their digital affair, underwent a trio of plastic surgeries.

'Dancing With the Stars' season 17: Meet the cast

TABLOIDS OUT; NO BOOK PUBLISHING WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. NO ARCHIVE. NO RESALE. See which stars will be competing for the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy on the latest season of 'Dancing With the Stars' ...

Fan says Robin Thicke cheated on wife with her

The plot continues to thicken. In a shocking new interview, Robin Thicke's cheeky fan Lana Scolaro revealed to Life & Style Magazine that the 36-year-old “Blurred Lines” singer really crossed the line.

Hollywood biopics: Actors who take on famous faces

Gina Gershon stars as ‘Donatella Versace’ in the Lifetime Original Movie House of Versace, premiering Saturday, October 5, at 8pm ET/PT. Photo by Jan Thijs Copyright 2013 Whether it's for the big screen's countless biopics or for a magazine spread, we bring you Tinseltown's most famous doppelgangers.

CONFIDENTI@L: Name dropping for wedding riles the Cuomos

Matilda and Mario Cuomo, grandparents of Christina Cuomo Perpignano Gov. Andrew Cuomo's little sis is furious at the New York Times.

Valerie Harper's decision to join 'DWTS' is heroic...

Valerie Harper and Tristan MacManus on Dancing With the Stars Season 17. The beloved TV icon’s decision to join the cast of “Dancing With the Stars” is heroic.

.... BUT her illness may make her a sympathetic favorite

Actress Valerie Harper has ‘defied the odds,’ her doctor said. Besides starting off her career as a pro dancer, her illness gives her an unfair advantage.

'NewsHour' is eager to be weekend's latest thing

Hari Sreenivasan of ‘PBS NewsHour’ PBS expands its well-respected “Newshour” to weekends starting this Saturday and Sunday.

NBA player successfully courts Nickelodeon star

-ALLCOUNTRY Detroit Piston Andre Drummond used Twitter to woo “Sam and Cat” star Jennette McCurdy — and it worked.

REVIEW ‘Real Fear: More’

FILM STILL IMAGE RELEASED BY LIONSGATE FILMS. NO SALES. AP provides access to this publicly distributed HANDOUT photo to be used only to illustrate news reporting or commentary on the facts or events depicted in this image. Nothing takes the scare out of scary movies more than deconstructing them into a real-life story.

'Babayaga' author Toby Barlow talks witches, Kafka, and the C.I.A.

Babayaga: A Novel and author Tony Barlow Without the his nimble prose, "Babayaga" could easily have fallen into young adult mish-mash territory.

Perez Hilton tweets racy photos of Gaga

The feud between Lady Gaga and ex-best friend Perez Hilton must still be on.

Singing a la 1920s on 'Boardwalk Empire'

Margot Bingham as Daughter Maitland in “Boardwalk Empire” Margot Bingham plays daughter of Valentin Narcisse who sings at Chalky White's Onyx Club.

Liam Payne's fire ordeal

Liam Payne of One Direction emerged unharmed from a fire that started on the balcony of his luxury London apartment Tuesday - but his friend wasn’t so lucky. One Direction’s Liam Payne escaped unharmed from a fire at his home that severely injured a friend.

Gwen Stefani expecting third child?

The 43-year-old "No Doubt: singer is reportedly expecting with husband Gavin Rossdale.

Kim K poses for pre-baby edgy fashion shoot

Carine Roitfeld's CR Fashion Book will be hitting newsstands next week (September 12th) featuring Kim Kardashian (shot by Karl Lagerfeld, with direction by Riccardo Tisci). Kim Kardashian really got in touch with her edgy side before becoming a mom.

CoverGirl teams up with NFL for 'fanicures'

Just in time for football, show some spirit with these team-inspired nails.

PHOTOS Cleveland kidnapper found dead in cell

Ariel Castro (C), 53, stands between attorneys Craig Weintraub (L) and Jaye Schlachet as his sentence is read to him by judge Michael J. Russo in the courtroom in Cleveland, Ohio August 1, 2013. An Ohio judge on Thursday sentenced Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro to life in prison for abducting, raping and holding captive three women for as long as 11 years, and murder for forcing one of the women to abort her pregnancy. Cuyahoga County Judge Michael Russo imposed the prison sentence after an emotional court hearing at which one of Castro's victims, Michelle Knight, 32, said the former school bus driver put her through a life of hell. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk (UNITED STATES - Tags: CRIME LAW TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) With news of Ariel Castro's suicide, take a look back at the harrowing kidnapping case in Ohio.

The phone you wear on your wrist is here!

Shin Jong-kyun, President and CEO, head of IT and Mobile Communication division of Samsung presents the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch during its launch at the 'Samsung UNPACKED 2013 Episode 2' at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin, September 4, 2013. The IFA consumer electronics and home appliances fair will open its doors to the public from September 6 till 11 in the German capital. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY - Tags: BUSINESS TELECOMS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY) Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Gear, a gadget used for making calls, taking photos and other tasks.

Nicholson retiring from acting?

02241311859, 10038812 Gossip site says in disputed report that memory issues have driven 76-year-old star into retirement.

'Newsroom' returning

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY HBO FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY. Looks like Will McAvoy and the “News Night” team will be on the air for another season.

PHOTOS Don't look down

Check out the world's most incredible — and downright terrifying — bridges

Indian men have the least sex: survey

MR & PR When it comes to the sexcapades of men around the world, Croatians have the most partners in their lifetimes, Indians think their women are faking it, and British men and women are most likely to take a page from "50 Shades of Grey," according to a new survey.

Kerry the cover girl

Kerry Washington appears on the cover of Glamour’s October 2013 issue. The 'Scandal' star flawlessly covered latest issue of Glamour magazine and kept quiet about her personal life.

Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman inks book deal

An emergency responder and volunteers, including Carlos Arredondo in the cowboy hat, push Jeff Bauman in a wheel chair after he was injured in an explosion near the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday, April 15, 2013 in Boston. At least three people were killed, including an 8-year-old boy, and more than 170 were wounded when two bombs blew up seconds apart. Jeff Bauman, a man who lost both his legs in the Boston Marathon bombings, has inked a book deal about his experience of the attack. Bauman, 27, will release his book in April 2014 to commemorate the anniversary of the attack. The book, titled “Stronger,” is being published by Grand Central Publishing.

Chobani pulls yogurt over mold concerns

A JAN. 13, 2012 PHOTO Chobani is pulling some of its Greek yogurt from supermarket shelves after hearing of “swelling or bloating” in cups. The company said it has investigated and found a type of mold commonly found in dairy that may be to blame.

EXCLUSIVE: Terrence Howard threatened suicide with X-Acto blade, court papers reveal

Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard allegedly threatened suicide with an X-Acto blade, threw his wife on a hardwood floor and called himself “Satan” during a marital meltdown in Toronto, new court paperwork obtained by the Daily News states.

The Mushroom Diet sprouts in Hollywood

Kelly Osbourne Love mushrooms? The latest U.K. diet craze making waves in Hollywood is the Mushroom Diet, aka the M-Plan. The buzz: lose weight without losing your curves. Sound too good to be true?

REVIEW Lost Planet 3

Scene from Lost Planet 3 In its third installment, the Capcom video game franchise has finally found its soul.

Surprise, surprise: Kate Upton named Model of the Year

Kate Upton has earned the prestigious title of Model of the Year and it isn't hard to see why. In addition to nabbing her second consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover, the 21-year-old also graced the covers of Brazilian and American Vogue as well as Elle.

‘The Walking Dead’ inspires college course

Herds of students will now be able to take a course based on ‘The Walking Dead’ at the University of California Irvine It's a dream that's now one step closer to reality: a generation of college graduates who majored in "The Walking Dead" with a minor in "Game of Thrones."

Valerie Harper, Leah Remini and Snooki among DWTS cast

TABLOIDS OUT; NO BOOK PUBLISHING WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. NO ARCHIVE. NO RESALE. The celebs were revealed for the "Dancing With the Stars" new season.

Prince releases new song featuring Dave Chappelle cover art

The artwork may have made people laugh, but Prince's new song is no joke. The mercurial superstar announced Tuesday that he's released "Breakfast Can Wait." It caused a stir when Prince released the cover art for the song – a photo of Dave Chappelle dressed as Prince – on YouTube.

Elton John: I was a monster before I had children

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 02: Elton John poses with his 'Brits Icon' award at Aqua on September 2, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Fatherhood has left Sir Elton John a changed man. The singer was honored Monday at the Brit Icon Awards for his years of work and the 66-year-old made sure to pay tribute to his partner and their sons Zachary, 2, and Elijah, 9 months.

Thomas Pynchon's bizarre new 'Bleeding Edge' book trailer released

A trailer for the reclusive author's newest offering features a "Yupper" West Sider who calls himself "Sleazus" and wears a t-shirt that reads "Hi, I'm Tom Pynchon."

Jason Statham, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley relationship NOT on the rocks: source

A source tells the Daily Mail that the gorgeous couple are ‘on a break.’ Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and action star Jason Statham are shooting down rumors that their three year relationship may be on the rocks.

50 SHADES OF BACKLASH: Irate fans fire back at casting of Charlie Hunnam, Dakota Johnson in ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ film

After the erotic trilogy's author E L James announced that actors Charlie Hunnam and Dakota Johnson were chosen to play the leads in the film adaptation, livid fans who've already role played with their favorite actors in mind lashed out at the production team via social media.

Cyrus wanted to 'make history' with raunchy VMA show

Miley Cyrus is the last voice to speak out about her Video Music Awards performance on August 29, and perhaps unsurprisingly - the 20-year-old singer doesn't see what the big fuss was all about.

ALL HAIL THE GREAT CROCODILE KILLERS: Amateur hunters snare two MASSIVE 700-pound alligators within hours of each other in Mississippi

Afer Beth Trammell and her group captured a 723.5-pound gator, Dustin Bockman landed a mind-boggling 727-pounder. Both were state records. Amateur hunters killed a gargantuan 727-pound gator with a crossbow on Saturday, breaking the state record. Amazingly, Dustin Bockman became the second hunter to set a new state record within hours when he bagged the massive creature on the Mississippi River.

Bethenny Frankel enters daytime's big leagues

SENDER: “Hinckley, David” Bethenny Frankel says she still doesn’t think of herself as famous.

Stacy Keibler rocks bikini at Burning Man

@stacykeibler via Instagram "#BurningMan #Lifechanging" Stacy Keibler tweets Instagram photo from Burning Man Festival The 33-year-old actress and model spent her Labor Day holiday at the festival.

Michael Douglas on separation: ‘My wife and I are fine’

Despite "taking a break" from his marriage to Catherine Zeta-Jones, actor Michael Douglas told reporters that there's "no crisis."

SPOILER ALERT: 'Homeland' 'workprint' leaked online

First episode of acclaimed drama's third season has been leaked onto the Internet nearly a month early.

CBS' big win against Time Warner came in digital rights

** FOR RELEASE MONDAY, JUNE 16 ** SEPT. 7, 2006 FILE PHOTO There were millions of losers in the August skirmish between CBS and Time Warner Cable.

Eastwood’s wife comes to his defense

Chk Usage; GTHMB; Dina Eastwood is standing by Clint Eastwood’s side despite their separation.

Apple invite fuels newiPhone rumors

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Apple logo is surrounded by multi-colored polka dots and the words: "This should brighten everyone's day."

'Consider This Sh-t': Franco's Oscar aspiration

A24 Films and their controversial Oscar Campaign for James Franco's role in 'Spring Breakers.' The actor has a message for the Academy in his bid for a nomination in the 2014 Oscars.

Is it too early for pumpkin beer?

FRIDAY, AUG. 30, 2013 PHOTO This year, pumpkin ales couldn't wait until the pumpkins actually ripened.

PHOTOS Top 20 hottest beach bodies of 2013

Vanessa Hudgens spends time on a boat with friends, including film directors Eli Roth and Terry Gilliam. Summer may be over, but these stars are still hotter than ever.

App turns photos into emojis

You might want to consider ditching the filter and opting to Emojify your selfie instead. Emojify can be used to turn each pixel of a picture into an individual emoji collage.

Cumberbatch NOT cast in 'Star Wars'

Benedict Cumberbatch will not be making the hyperspace jump into the ‘Star Wars’ universe despite the rumors, his rep told the Daily News. Reports that Benedict Cumberbatch was cast in “Star Wars: Episode VII” seem to be full of Sith.

ScarJo backs Hillary Clinton in 2016

Throwing her two cents into the 2016 race, the Hollywood beauty says she would choose Hillary Clinton if the former senator decided to run for President in 2016.

D.C. Comics launches 'Villains Month'

From Lex Luthor to Two Face, the villains have taken over all 52 publications for the next month.

LeBron producing sitcom for Starz

The sitcom LeBron James is working on for Starz is ‘definitely not an autobiographical series,’ James’ childhood friend and business partner Maverick Carter says. With a couple NBA rings and four MVP trophies, the hoops star has decided to conquer TV.

Kitchen-style skincare?

S.W. Basics is using Jojoba and coconut oils and apple cider vinegar to take beauty back to basics.

PHOTOS Fame runs in the family

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Dakota Johnson arrives at the GQ Men Of The Year Party at Chateau Marmont on November 13, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) When you're born with star genes like Dakota Johnson, it's no wonder that fame runs in the family.

Prince releases new song — with Dave Chappelle cover

‘Breakfast Can Wait’ will be on the funkadelic singer’s upcoming album ‘Plectrum Electrum.’ The artwork may have made people laugh, but Prince's new song is no joke.

Who wore it better?

Harry Styles and Victoria Beckham in matching hearts.

Vin Diesel: 'I would have lost my house' if 'Riddick' flopped

VIN DIESEL reprises his role as the antihero Riddick—a dangerous, escaped convict wanted by every bounty hunter in the known galaxy—in Riddick, the latest chapter of the groundbreaking saga that began with the hit sci-fi film Pitch Black. If the film series hadn't worked out, Vin Diesel might have had to pack it up. Literally.
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New York Fashion Week Spring 2014: Celebrities spotted front row

Heidi Klum attends the Project Runway show during Spring 2014 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on September 6, 2013 in New York City. New York Fashion Week Spring 2014 is officially underway, and the stars are out in style! Check out which celebs we spotted sitting front row ...

Jason Wu Spring 2014

A model presents a creation from the Spring 2014 collection by Taiwanese-Canadian designer Jason Wu, during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City, New York, USA, 06 September 2013. The Spring 2014 collections are presented from 05 to 12 September. All the looks on the Jason Wu runway at New York Fashion Week Spring 2014.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014: Day Two

A model presents a creation by Alexander Pope during Project Runway fashion show at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 collections on September 6, 2013 in New York. AFP PHOTO/Joshua LottJoshua LOTT/AFP/Getty Images See all the top looks from the runways during Day Two of New York Fashion Week on Sept. 6, 2013 ...

Desigual Spring 2014

A model walks the runway at the Desigual Spring 2014 fashion show at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on September 5, 2013 in New York City. Bold prints and bright colors stole the show at Desigual during Day One of New York Fashion Week on Sept. 5, 2013 ...

Project Runway Spring 2014

A model walks the runway at the Project Runway Spring 2014 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on September 6, 2013 in New York City. Season 11 Project Runway teams sent their best looks down the runway at New York Fashion Week on Sept. 6, 2013.

Richard Chai LOVE Spring 2014

Models walk the Richard Chai Spring 2014 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Stage at Lincoln Center on September 5, 2013 in New York City. Wide leg pants, shirt dresses and jackets were on display at the Richard Chai LOVE Spring 2014 runway show on Sept. 5, 2013 ...

1930s fashion models

Models at the Brassiere Fashion Show at the Roosevelt Hotel in 1933. In honor of New York Fashion Week, take a look back in time to see what models used to look like -- and what they used to wear -- in the 1930s.

Tadashi Shoji Spring 2014

A model presents a creation from the Sping 2014 collection by Tadashi Shoji during Mercedes-Benz Spring Fashion Week in New York, New York, USA, September 5, 2013. The Spring 2014 collections are presented from September 5-12. Red carpet designer Tadashi Shoji sent gauzy, ethereal creations down the runway at New York Fashion Week Spring 2014 ...

Great shoe finds under $350

DV by Dolce Vita heeled boot photographed in Manhattan New York on August 28, 2013. Step into fall with these great shoe finds for under $350 ...

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014: Day One

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 05: A model walks the runway at the Supima Spring 2014 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 5, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week) New York Fashion Week is officially upon us! Couldn't make it to the runways? We've rounded up all the top moments from Day One ...

Nicholas K Spring 2014

Models walk the runway during the Nicholas K Spring 2014 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Studio at Lincoln Center on September 5, 2013 in New York City. Runway looks from the Spring 2014 Nicholas K collection ...

BCBG MAX AZRIA Spring 2014

Models walk the runway at the BCBGMAXAZRIA Spring 2014 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on September 5, 2013 in New York City. Runway looks from the Spring 2014 BCBG Max Azria collection ...

Incredible celebrity engagement rings

epa03851345 US television personality Katie Couric (L) and her fiancee, financier John Molner (not visible), who were engaged only days ago, watch as Victoria Azarenka of Belarus plays Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia during their quarterfinals round match on the tenth day of the 2013 US Open Tennis Championship at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 04 September 2013. The US Open runs through Monday 09 September, a 15-day schedule for the first time. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT Can you stand the glare? Stars show us their blinding bling.

World's most incredible bridges

The Storseisundet Bridge in Norway. All we can say is don't look down! Check out the world's most terrifying and outrageous bridges.

Fashion faceoff: Who wore it better?

USA, Canada, Australia ONLY It's a star's worst nightmare: Someone else is wearing the exact same dress ... and they look better in it! Though there are many designers and dresses in Hollywood to go around, sometimes stars get caught going for the same look. While their stylist may be getting the boot for such a serious flub, for the rest of us, it's a great opportunity to sit back, relax and decide who wore it better.

Kate Upton: Curves ahead

Kate Upton on the cover of Vanity Fair's 100th anniversary issue. Kate Upton is taking the fashion industry by storm with her voluptuous curves and girl-next-door appeal. And now she's headed to Hollywood, starring in 'The Other Woman'.

Cutest kids in Hollywood

RESTRICTIONS APPLY: USA/AUSTRALIA ONLY In Hollywood, it seems celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts and mohawks the next. They may be pint-sized, but these celebrity offspring often steal the spotlight from their famous parents. Check out some of the cutest celebrity kids, from Perez Hilton's newborn son to supermodel Miranda Kerr's adorable son Flynn.

Adorable smiling animals

Smiling elephant seal. They say a smile is contagious! Turn an ordinary, just okay day into a great day by checking out the happiest little guys in the Animal Kingdom ...

Abs-olutely hot! Stomachs of the stars

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

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Brewers' Braun calling fans to personally apologize for PEDs: report

AN AUG. 26, 2012 FILE PHOTO He just called to say he's sorry. Former MLB MVP Ryan Braun is calling season Brewers ticket holders to apologize to fans personally for his 65-game suspension relating to performance-enhancing drugs, according to CBS 58 in Milwaukee.

Notre Dame and Michigan ready to tangle in prime-time showdown

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Tommy Rees #11 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks to pass against the Michigan Wolverines in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium on September 22, 2012 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) The Notre Dame-Michigan rivalry has been kicked up a notch, putting Saturday’s prime-time game even more in the spotlight. Notre Dame opted out of a contract with Michigan last year.

Vin Scully to be 2014 Rose Parade grand marshal

Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully gives the thumbs up after being introduced as the grand marshall for 125th Tournament of Roses parade at Tournament House in Pasadena, Calif. on Thursday, Sept 5, 2013. Scully, will serve as grand marshal of the 125th Rose Parade on New Year's Day in Pasadena on Jan. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) Vin Scully will usher in 2014 as grand marshal of the 125th Rose Parade, an honor the Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster initially wasn’t sure he would accept. The more he thought about it, though, the more he warmed up to the idea, calling it “one of those one-in-a-million experiences.”

Broncos starting TE Thomas arrested over traffic ticket

A JULY 26, 2013 FILE PHOTO Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas is expected to start in Thursday’s season opener against the Baltimore Ravens despite revelations of his arrest last week. The Arapahoe County sheriff’s office says Thomas was arrested Aug. 28 for failing to appear in court for a traffic citation earlier this year.

NY tribe launching radio ad against Redskins

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2009, file photo, Washington Redskins helmets are displayed on the field during NFL football training camp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va. The Oneida Indian Nation tribe in upstate New York said Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, it will launch a radio ad campaign pressing for the Washington Redskins to get rid of a nickname that is often criticized as offensive. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) An American Indian tribe in upstate New York said Thursday it will launch a radio ad campaign pressing for the Washington Redskins to shed a name often criticized as offensive.

Gasquet outlasts Ferrer to book semifinal spot

NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Richard Gasquet is getting the hang of this five-set thing. The eighth-seeded Gasquet reached his second Grand Slam semifinal, and first since 2007, by eliminating fourth-seeded David Ferrer of Spain 6-3, 6-1, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3 at the U.S. Open on Wednesday.

FA chairman says Premier League has 'weakened' English team

AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS PUBLICLY DISTRIBUTED HANDOUT PHOTO PROVIDED BY THEFOOTBALL ASSOCIATION FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY An alarmingly small talent pool of Englishmen in the Premier League has weakened the national team, the head of the English football said on Wednesday.

LB Cushing signs $55.6M extension with the Texans

HOUSTON - OCTOBER 10: Wide receiver Ramses Barden #13 of the New York Giants is wrapped up by linebacker Brian Cushing #56 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) Linebacker Brian Cushing signed a six-year, $55.6 million contract extension with the Texans on Wednesday. General manager Rick Smith beamed as he announced the deal. “It’s a big day for the franchise,” Smith said.

Bills tap rookie Manuel as Week 1 starter

Buffalo rookie quarterback EJ Manuel will start against New England. His status had been in doubt following what the team called a ‘minor procedure’ on his left knee. It turns out Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback EJ Manuel will be ready to open the season against the New England Patriots, after all.

Djokovic wipes floor with Granollers to reach Open quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, serves against Marcel Granollers, of Spain, during the fourth round of the 2013 U.S. Open tennis tournament, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Top-seeded Novak Djokovic won the last 13 games to rout Marcel Granollers 6-3, 6-0, 6-0 in just 79 minutes Tuesday and reach his 18th consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal. The 43rd-ranked Granollers was coming off three straight five-set matches at the U.S. Open.
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