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Cowboys get key turnovers, beat Giants 36-31 in opener. Get all the day's scores here!

EXCLUSIVE: Antiq Hennis' killer turns on crocodile tears in jailhouse interview with News saying, 'To slay a baby in a stroller, that's an evil act... now I have to live with it'

The once-boastful gangster accused of gunning down a 1-year-old Brooklyn boy in his stroller burst into tears Sunday, boohooing to the Daily News that he didn’t mean to kill the tot. In a 30-minute interview at Rikers Island, ex-con Daquan Breland, 23, expressed guilt over slaying little Antiq Hennis. read full story »

'It’s an insult to those who died': U.S. outraged as 9/11 sculpture given to Britain found rotting away in farmyard trash pile

A sculpture fashioned from wreckage of the twin towers — given to the United Kingdom for a public memorial — is languishing in a warehouse. The 28-foot-tall steel structure, made by New York artist Miya Ando, was intended to honor the 67 British citizens who died during the attacks.

TWICE BITTEN: Two suffer shark bites on the same day at Florida beach

Come on, it was only a nibble. Sharks bit two swimmers on Saturday at the same Florida beach, authorities said.

'TRAGEDY STRUCK': North Carolina girl, 11, accidentally kills 19-year-old stepfather, who was showing off his loaded pistol

Bryan Reno wanted to show the girl his .380-caliber pistol but forgot to remove all the bullets — a mistake that turned fatal when the girl pulled the trigger.

LUPICA: Bill de Blasio all about being unlike Mike Bloomberg

So here is where we are with Bill de Blasio in the last innings before the Democratic primary on Tuesday: He isn’t running against Bill Thompson or Chris Quinn or Anthony Weiner or disappearing John Liu. No. De Blasio is running against Mike Bloomberg the way Barack Obama ran against George W. Bush in 2008, not John McCain, as if Bloomberg is a similar failure when he is anything but, come on.

13 children injured when power fails on swing ride at Connecticut Oyster Festival

After the power failed Sunday, the young riders fell to the ground in the Kids Cove section of the Oyster Festival in the city of Norwalk.

CONFIDENTI@L: RiRi 'too f----- up’ for 'Fashion' party pics

FIVE-TIME CHAMP: Serena Williams repeats as U.S. Open champion by beating Victoria Azarenka in final

Top-seeded Serena Williams won her fifth U.S. Open championship and 17th Grand Slam title overall by beating No. 2 Victoria Azarenka 7-5, 6-7 (6), 6-1 in a windy final. Sunday’s match was the toughest test these two weeks for the No. 1-seeded Williams.

City puts in $13 million more for after school activities

The city making a $13 million investment in keeping kids busy after school. The Department of Education — in partnership with the city Department of Youth and Community Development — plans to create 4,000 new seats in its Out-of-School Time program, Chancellor Dennis Walcott announced Sunday.

Decision time! Your complete guide to NYC's mayoral hopefuls

New York City's mayoral candidates have been battling it out for months and today people finally get a chance to have their say in the primary election.

TEXAS MIS-STEP: Giants commit 6 turnovers in ugly opening-season loss against Cowboys

For four years, The House That Jerry Built was the Giants’ home away from home, a cozy little stadium with Eli Manning’s signature in the road locker room, and the Dallas Cowboys could never topple their nemesis.

EXCLUSIVE 911 system cost overruns audit reveals $24 million wasted

Less than a year after calling an audit of 911 system cost overruns conducted by Controller John Liu “stupid,” Mayor Bloomberg’s own review of the project revealed poor bookkeeping that resulted in as much as $24 million in unnecessary payouts.

HATE CRIME? Five teens arrested in pellet-gun shooting of New Orleans man after shouting racist and homophobic slurs

George Brown, 18, O'Na Reed, 19, Jazz Henry, 17, and two juveniles were arrested on Sept. 1 after injuring and harassing a man.

SEE IT Pope speaks out against military-industrial complex

It’s Pope Francis’ Eisenhower moment. The holy father took to the pulpit in St. Peter’s Square Sunday to denounce a military-industrial complex that may be fueling warfare.

WARREN: What Bam's up against on Syria

WASHINGTON — He might as well be talking in a wind tunnel.Like a fatigued star pitcher asked to save a season, President Obama will make a high-profile, last-ditch case starting Monday for action in Syria.

107-year-old man who refuses to give up his gun killed in shootout with Arkansas police

Pine Bluff police say Monroe Isadore was shot dead after repeatedly firing at officers through a home's closed bedroom door and refusing negotiations to surrender.

Fan appeared drunk before he fell to his death during 49ers-Packers game at Candlestick Park

A football fan fell from an elevated pedestrian walkway and died at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park during the 49ers-Green Bay Packers game.

WHAT A DOPE! Cuffed prisoner steals cop car then crashes it into another police cruiser in failed escape bid

A handcuffed prisoner, busted for having 10 bags of heroin, stole a cop car on a Pennsylvania highway and drove it a short distance before getting rammed by another police cruiser and crashing into a tree Saturday, authorities said.

SEE IT Bills fans wear orange prison jumpsuits with Aaron Hernandez’s name and number on the back to Patriots game

Dressed in orange jumpsuits emblazoned with the surname "Hernandez" and the No. 81 on the backs, ten Canadian men who identified themselves as corrections and police officers stood in section 102 of Ralph Wilson Stadium Sunday.

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LOVETT: Conservative Party open to 'Crazy Carl' Paladino running for governor in 2014

With tainted Eliot Spitzer, Anthony Weiner and Vito Lopez seeking returns to public office, state Conservative Party Chairman Michael Long says controversial Carl Paladino could be next.

EXCLUSIVE Cop claims he was stalked by woman he arrested — but she says it’s a fabrication to dismiss her civil suit

An NYPD cop is fabricating a story that he was stalked by a woman he once collared to undermine her claim of wrongful arrest, the woman’s lawyer said Sunday.

Rep. Peter King begins campaign for 'the soul of the Republican Party' at New Hampshire chili-fest

Rep. Pete King isn't ready to say he's really seeking the presidency. But he is campaigning for what he calls "the soul of the Republican Party."

Bill de Blasio leads Democratic primary race for NYC mayor at commanding 36%: poll

Bill de Blasio has a commanding lead in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for mayor with 36% of the vote, just under the 40% needed to win the nomination without a runoff, a poll released Sunday found.

AIN'T GONNA TWERK! Miley cut from Vogue cover

Connecticut's lobster trapping put is on hold until November to save populations

The first seasonal closure of Long Island Sound to lobster trapping begins Sunday and will last through late November in an attempt to save dwindling populations.

HEY, I'M ROYALTY! Buckingham Palace cops don't recognize Prince Andrew and demand some ID

Armed guards at the royal residence made an embarrassing blunder when they didn’t recognize Prince Andrew, who was walking in the residence’s garden last Wednesday, and demanded the second son of Queen Elizabeth II identify himself.

IS BIG BROTHER LISTENING? NSA can hack data on iPhone, Blackberry and Android phones, report says

The U.S. National Security Agency is able to crack protective measures on iPhones, BlackBerry and Android devices, giving it access to users' data on all major smartphones, according to a report Sunday in German news weekly Der Spiegel.

N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says Mike Bloomberg’s ‘racist’ comments about NYC mayoral candidate were ‘unnecessary and inflammatory’

Gov. Cuomo on Sunday ripped Mayor Bloomberg's remarks that Bill de Blasio is running a "racist" mayoral campaign as "unnecessary and inflammatory."

E-cigarettes as effective as the patch, study shows

Smokers who switch to electronic cigarettes to try to kick their habit are at least as likely to succeed in quitting or cutting down as users of nicotine patches, according to research published Sunday.

Twin terror bombings kill 15 in Somalian capital of Mogadishu

A restaurant near the country’s seat of government was the scene of mayhem as both a car bomb and a suicide bomb target a spot that was attacked last year.

Citing family reasons, NAACP president Benjamin Jealous plans to step down at end of year

Benjamin Jealous, the president and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, says he plans to step down by the end of the year.

Disgraced former CIA boss David Petraeus backs military action in Syria

Retired Army Gen. David Petraeus, pushed out of the CIA over a lurid affair with his biographer, has stepped out in favor of a military intervention that would punish Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

Wheel-y rotten! Victoria Beckham's bike stolen in NYC

REAL GUN NUT: Arms-dealing city cop turned family home into weapons depot in alleged gun-running scheme

Federal agents raiding Rex Maralit's New Jersey home found numerous weapons inside, none of which were locked away, despite three children living there.

World's tallest skyscrapers — or tallests shams? A lot of new towers fudge it with 'useless' needles

The Chicago-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat says that a lot of new skyscrapers fudge the height factor by adding huge, ‘useless’ needles on top. Looking at you, WTC.

SCARED TO DEATH: Family mourns Brooklyn dad of 8 who died after being pulled out of home by NYPD looking for phone thief

Carlos Alcis, 43, was grieved Saturday at a funeral in Crown Heights, where his family also criticized the NYPD for causing his untimely death.

Shellie Zimmerman's divorce demands: I want permanent life insurance — and BOTH of our dogs

George Zimmerman's wife Shellie is asking that he pay for a permanent life insurance policy with her as the sole beneficiary, according to a divorce petition. She also hopes to get the couple's dogs.

'These are the blocks where Ben first saw the world': Sandy Hook victim, 6-year-old Benjamin Wheeler, has Sunnyside, Queens street renamed after him

A sign honoring Benjamin Wheeler, whose family lived on the block before moving to Newtown, Conn., was unveiled on the crisp, clear day at the corner of 41st St. and Queens Blvd.

Before any Syria action, EU ministers want to see UN inspector’s report on gas attack

European Union officials condemn the Assad government’s apparent use of chemical weapons, but they still want any response needed to go through the United Nations.

Michigan mom tries to kill self, autistic teen daughter: cops

The mother of an autistic teen was arrested for the botched suicide-murder attempt that left them both unconscious, authorities said. Kelli Stapleton, 45, and her daughter Issy, 14, were hospitalized after police found them in the family's van where coal had been burned with the windows rolled up.

Meth found hidden in picture frames of religious artwork

Customs officers say they found a kilogram of methamphetamine hidden in two large picture frames of religious artwork. The frames were delivered to a Pittsburgh store from Mexico.

Lea Michele steps out with ‘Cory’ necklace, brave smile in NYC

Neighbors fume after Simon's baby mama moves in

San Francisco parks worker busted after fatally running over Zen monk who was with her 11-month-old daughter and dog: cops

Police say they found Thomas Burnoski, 57, with his green maintenance vehicle near Holly Park in the city's Bernal Heights neighborhood shortly after he allegedly struck Christine Svanemyr.

Man wielding samurai-style swords stunned, arrested

A samurai-sword wielding California man who was tasered and then arrested on Friday night was taken to a hospital for psychological evaluation, police said Saturday. Hung Anh Nguyen, 29, was allegedly swinging a 19-inch and a 27-inch blade in a Santa Ana shopping center, according to NBC LA.

Stork once suspected of spying in Egypt found dead by authorities

Mahmoud Hassib, the head of Egypt’s southern protected areas, said Saturday that local residents found the dead bird on an island in the Nile, south of the ancient city of Aswan.

WATCH Queens thief snatches necklace from girl, 3, at McDonald's

A sticky-fingered fiend grabbed a gold chain from a 3-year-old girl’s neck as the child and her mother had lunch at a McDonald’s restaurant in Queens, police said Friday.

Autos

NYPD officer gets a free ride when Toyota discovers he's their 50-millionth customer

Toyota gives this New York police officer the surprise of his life.

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Sports

Vacchiano: Giants' Wilson fumbling away his chance

A year ago, when he fumbled just the second time he had touched the football, cameras caught what might have been a tear running down David Wilson’s cheek. This time, he was better at hiding his emotions. Unfortunately for him, he just wasn’t much better at holding onto the ball.

Serena beats Azarenka for second straight U.S. Open title

NFL Upon Further Review Week 1: Lynch not lost in hustle

Rex Ryan told the media to write it, “Folk Hero! Nice headline. No doubt, Geno Smith shared the spotlight with Nick the kicker, too. Yet the impetus for the Jets’ improbable win Sunday was provided by two defensive players. Obviously Lavonte David, who pulled a rock on the late hit, is one.

Patriots escape with narrow win in Buffalo

Tom Brady overcame a sloppy start with his new group of receivers to produce what's become a familiar finish. Brady marched the Patriots 49 yards in 12 plays to set up Stephen Gostkowski's 35-yard field goal with 5 seconds left for a 23-21 season-opening win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

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Michael Douglas moves bags out of apartment

EXCLUSIVE BOYFRIEND FROM HEEL! Stiletto guru to the stars, 'Dr. Legs,' attacked by crazed strength-coach beau: authorities

Dr. Emily Splichal, a ‘celebrity podiatrist’ who teaches proper stiletto walking as through her company Catwalk Confidence, says she was beaten and kicked by boyfriend Sanjay Dev (right) in her Park Ave. apartment.

Suspect charged in senseless death of Brooklyn baby as detectives probe whether slay was retaliation for 2012 drive-by shooting

Daquan Breland, 23, faced the murder rap one day after cops arrested him without a struggle inside a Wilkes-Barre, Pa., apartment.

Female NYPD cop sues sergeant over lewd comments and text messages

A female NYPD cop claims she was harassed by a sergeant who wrote lewd comments in her official memo book and told her “you look and dress like a prostitute,” according to a lawsuit filed in Brooklyn Federal Court.

'Drunk, jobless’ wasps may pose danger to UK: experts

Wasps already put a damper on many summer events, but now that they've taken to the bottle—so to speak—they may be even more of a menace. Experts have said billions of wasps in the UK are now "drunk" and "jobless," having supplied their queen with enough nectar and are now "feasting on fermented fruit" to pass the time.

OUT OF THE SHADOWS: Conn. dance troupe leaps for $1M top prize in America’s Got Talent and chance for Vegas show

Catapult Entertainment, a silhouette-style dance troupe that touched judges with its Newtown tribute, is one of the final 12 contestants on the show. Members of the troupe, including director Adam Battelstein, have made personal sacrifices for this 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.'

Night of mayhem leaves nine men shot — one fatally — across the city

Nine people were shot — one fatally — across the city late Friday night into early Saturday, police said.

SEE IT Major league journeyman comes within INCHES of throwing 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.

Man stabs fellow bicyclist to death in Brooklyn brawl

A Brooklyn brawl between bicyclists ended with one of the cyclists stabbing the other to death, authorities said Friday.

Gordon-Levitt fawns over 'gorgeous' co-star Johansson

Woman dies in 2010 waiting in the snow for 2 hours 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.

Brooklyn man may be brain dead after unprovoked Union Square hate attack

A black man yelled “I’m going to punch the first white man I see!” moments before he dropped an innocent man with a haymaker in Union Square, putting the victim in a coma, authorities said.

PRELUDE TO OSCAR? Toronto Film Fest rolls out WikiLeaks drama 'The Fifth Estate' to set the tone as late Roger Ebert honored

Bill Condon film about Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, joins other works such as 'August: Osage County,' 'Blue Is the Warmest Color,' 'The Railway Man' and 'Parkland.'

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.

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Big Ang heads south for 'Miami Monkey'

Ex-Miss America fits in at tiny, conservative college where students must 'seek parental counsel' when pursuing a relationship

It’s a startling contrast to some observers — the glamorous, bikini-clad Miss America from 2011, Teresa Scanlan, finding her home at the tiny, super-conservative Patrick Henry College.

LINDA IN CITY'S SPELL: Linda Ronstadt's 'Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir' recalls getting phoned by Joe Papp and wrestling with a cop's gun on Columbus Ave.

Ronstadt, one of the top female pop singers of the ‘70s and ‘80s, here recalls some of her musical adventures in New York City, which including performing both Puccini and Gilbert and Sullivan.

MIRACULOUS RECOVERY: Arkansas girl survives often-fatal attack by brain-eating amoeba with help of breast cancer drug

A 12-year-old Arkansas girl who has been recovering from a rare and often-fatal infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba went swimming at a hospital pool on Friday.

Editors' Picks

Picking up male models: A Fashion Week guide

A crowd of drop-dead gorgeous men, all in their early 20s, lounges on a Flatiron District rooftop. A Chris Hemsworth look-alike peels off his shirt before a game of Ping-Pong, revealing washboard abs, while a Lithuanian stunner with enviable cheekbones who’s just a few days past legal drinking age chats about his rock band.

'12 Years a Slave' reigns at Toronto film fest

TORONTO — Canadian audiences just got an American history lesson. On Friday night at the Toronto International Film Festival, “12 Years a Slave” emerged as the most stirring drama of the year.

SPOILER ALERT! 'Breaking Bad' review

Find out what happened in Sunday night's episode.

JLo, Taylor Swift team up for song: report

It's the ultimate collaboration between a pop diva and a country music princess.

'Fifty Shades of Grey' lead breaks silence

The gag has come off. Charlie Hunnam broke his silence over the weekend over the backlash whipped up by his casting in the big screen adaptation of “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Vocal fans of E.L.

PHOTOS Patrick Stewart marries Sunny Ozell

Sir Patrick Stewart mannounced, “Yes. I’m married.” to his Twitter followers.

PHOTOS: Cowboys topple Giants in opening-night slugfest

Eli Manning threw three interceptions and David Wilson fumbled twice as the Giants combined for six turnovers in a 36-31 Week 1 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Jennifer Love Hewitt’s fiancé accused of battery by paparazzo

The couple reportedly told a photographer to take a hike Friday when he began taking photos of them, reports TMZ.

NYC Opera may shut down this season unless it can raise $7M

It could be over for the fat lady — unless she gets $7 million to sing.

Batman rescued! Brolin, Welling come to Affleck's defense

Actors Josh Brolin and “Smallville” alum Tom Welling publicly defended the controversial casting of Ben Affleck as Batman.

VIDEO Eminem's bizarre 'Saturday Night Football' interview

Maybe Eminem is taking the name of his new single, "Berzerk," a little too literally.

'Riddick' takes top spot on slow box office weekend

The Vin Diesel-powered “Riddick” took the box office crown over the weekend.

PHOTOS Women's shoes under $100

Need a great new pair of shoes this fall? Check out the Daily News' top picks.

Joe Jonas says he and a few others have dumped Taylor Swift

Joe Jonas admitted he was one of many to give Taylor Swift lyrical inspiration. Heartbreak has been the recipe for success for the 24-year-ol singer, who has dated and broken up with some of Hollywood's most eligible bachelors.

LIFTOFF! NASA moon probe treats sky gazers on the East Coast

NASA's newest robotic explorer rocketed into space.

HISTORY IN BRITAIN: First woman to conduct Last Night of Proms in 119 years

American conductor Marin Alsop brought the Last Night of the Proms ...

Bey, Blue Ivy enjoy final days of summer

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

Ryan Gosling turned down ‘Grey’ role: report

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

PHOTOS Shining stars: See celebs we spotted at Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014 is officially underway, and the stars are out in style!

Kristin Cavallari forced to post bail for driving license infraction

Cavallari got more than she bargained for racing through Chicago on Friday.

'After Midnight' could show the real Fantasia

“American Idol” alum Fantasia Barrino is planning something revealing.

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

“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.”

It's just not twerking! Liam, Miley on rocks

Was Miley Cyrus' VMAs twerking the final straw for her relationship with fiancé Liam Hemsworth? A source tells US Weekly that Cyrus' much talked about performance at the awards, in which she made sexual gestures with a foam finger and twerked alongside Robin Thicke to his hit "Blurred Lines," may have been too much for her 23-year-old fiancé.

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Jessica 'felt for' Kim K. during pregnancy

From one new celeb mom to another - Jessica Simpson is sticking up for her recently pregnant pal.

Lamar’s addiction was ‘so extreme,’ dealer cut him off: report

The depths of Lamar Odom's supposed difficulties with substance abuse reached such a level that his drug dealer cut him off, TMZ reports.

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

The man who brought the world the cronut has released the sequel to his pastry wizardry, a "magic souffle."

SEE IT: 'RoboCop' remake trailer unveiled

The trailer for the reboot of "RoboCop" is here. The remake of the 1987 action film won't be in theaters until next February, but fans can get a taste of the revamped thriller through the trailer.

Mel Gibson clashes with cops

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

Diana biopic panned as 'atrocious' in Britain

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

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

Ultrasense is the first fragrance by the German designer since her return to her namesake label.

Birth rates stabilize in the U.S.: report

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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Yelling at your teen can backfire: study

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

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

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

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New York Fashion Week Spring 2014: Day One

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

A slew of better-known stars rejected the steamy role, including Robert Pattinson.

Bodyguard to the stars tasered to death after breaking into home

A naked Norman Oosterbroek broke into a Miami mansion Monday.

REVIEW '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

From dragons to time-traveling robots, director Alan Taylor is cornering the geek market.

Alison Pill recalls mistakenly tweeting topless photo

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'

"The Avengers" star Tom Hiddleston tried to teach Cookie Monster a lesson of patience.

REVIEW ‘Secret Sex Lives: Swingers’

“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 breached her own privacy when she exposed her own digits on live TV.

Sarah Silverman pens heartfelt tribute to dead dog

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

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

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

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

How to cope with an emotional affair

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

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

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

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

Comic tossed from a GQ Men Of The Year Awards after-party after joking about Hugo Boss Nazi ties.

What to eat before running

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

Playing video games good for seniors' memory: study

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

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’

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

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

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

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 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!

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'

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

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

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’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

The famous Italian designer has decided to photograph himself in an advert.

Just Cavalli launches tech accessories

The Italian brand has unveiled a new range of iPhone covers, clutches and pouches.

New report warns against energy drinks for kids

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 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

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

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

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's little sis is furious at the New York Times.

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

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

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

PBS expands its well-respected “Newshour” to weekends starting this Saturday and Sunday.

NBA player successfully courts Nickelodeon star

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

REVIEW ‘Real Fear: More’

Nothing takes the scare out of scary movies more than deconstructing them into a real-life story.

Women's shoes under $100

Need a great new pair of shoes this fall? Check out the Daily News' top picks.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014: Celebrities spotted front row

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

All the looks on the Jason Wu runway at New York Fashion Week Spring 2014.

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014: Day Two

See all the top looks from the runways during Day Two of New York Fashion Week on Sept. 6, 2013 ...

Desigual Spring 2014

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

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

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

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

Red carpet designer Tadashi Shoji sent gauzy, ethereal creations down the runway at New York Fashion Week Spring 2014 ...

Great shoe finds under $350

Step into fall with these great shoe finds for under $350 ...

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014: Day One

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

Runway looks from the Spring 2014 Nicholas K collection ...

BCBG MAX AZRIA Spring 2014

Runway looks from the Spring 2014 BCBG Max Azria collection ...

Incredible celebrity engagement rings

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

World's most incredible bridges

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?

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 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

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

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 ...

Sports

Saints hold off Falcons in Payton's return

Sean Payton enjoyed a triumphant return from his bounty ban, with help from Drew Brees and a defense overhauled by the coordinator he hired shortly after his reinstatement. Brees passed for 357 yards and two scores and the New Orleans Saints held on for a 23-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

Colts have Luck on their side against Raiders

Andrew Luck followed a familiar script Sunday. He started fast, played efficiently and delivered the late-game victory. Just like he did as a rookie. The only difference this time was that he won this game with his feet.

Seahawks edge Panthers on late TD

Russell Wilson threw for 320 yards, including a 43-yard fourth-quarter touchdown pass to Jermaine Kearse to lift the Seattle Seahawks to a 12-7 win Sunday over the Carolina Panthers. The Seahawks managed just two field goals before Kearse beat cornerback Josh Thomas down the right sideline for the go-ahead score with 10:13 left.

Bears rally behind Cutler to top Bengals

Jay Cutler passed to Brandon Marshall for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, helping the Chicago Bears rally for a 24-21 victory over the sloppy Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday and giving Marc Trestman a victory in his coaching debut.

Patriots escape with narrow win in Buffalo

Wrestling reinstated as an Olympic sport for 2020 Games

Seven months after losing its Olympic place, wrestling was reinstated for the 2020 Games on Sunday when the IOC overturned a decision many members thought was a mistake. The sport, which has ancient roots in the Olympics, easily defeated bids from baseball-softball and squash.

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