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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Oh, my hero! NYC taxi crash victim Siân Green salutes her rescuer in emotional 'Dr. Oz’ reunion

First he saved her life — and then he took her breath away. read full story »

EXCLUSIVE: Brooklyn-born terrorist — who formed a 'mini Al Qaeda cell' wiring money to jihadists to create bombs — sues U.S. for deadly medical condition

He betrayed the U.S. by signing up with Al Qaeda, but this homegrown terror-abettor from Brooklyn is claiming that his country owes him an apology. Wesam El-Hanafi, 38, an Egyptian-American computer whiz and Baruch College alum, is due to be sentenced for providing support to Al Qaeda.

Lupica: Yahoos are running the show on the Republican side of the aisle

House Rep. Pete King of Long Island watches along with the rest of us as the lunatic fringe of his own party takes its marching orders from a mouth-breather like Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and threatens to shut down the federal government for sport.

U.S. lawmakers trade barbs and blame, as federal government shutdown looms

Pols stumbled closer to a government shutdown Sunday, as leaders in both parties spent the day blaming one another for the impending crisis instead of working to craft a bill that could clear both chambers of Congress.

EXCLUSIVE NYC mayor wannabes Lhota, de Blasio pay low property taxes

New York mayoral hopefuls Bill de Blasio and Joe Lhota live in high-end homes — but both pay less in property taxes than many homeowners in hardscrabble corners of the city, records show.

Lovett: Gov. Cuomo leans on ‘independent’ corruption panel

Gov. Cuomo has moved to grab greater control of the anti-corruption commission he vowed would be independent , the Daily News has learned. Multiple sources complain that Cuomo and his top aides, unhappy with the panel’s direction, have interfered in recent weeks, even at times overruling the co-chairmen.

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Bob Dylan's lesbian daughter to wed

NFL Week 4 Roundup: Broncos and Seahawks remain undefeated while Giants, Jags and Steelers still can't find way to win

The Broncos dominated the Eagles to a 52-20 win while the Seahawks rallied to force overtime and beat the Texans on the road, 23-20. Meanwhile, the Jaguars woes continue with a 37-3 loss to the Colts while the Giants and Steelers are both off to 0-4 starts.

Helicopter pilot killed by rotor at Pennsylania fair

A helicopter pilot is dead after officials say he walked into the aircraft's spinning rotor while giving rides at Pennsylvania's largest fair. Organizers say 69-year-old Carl Enlow died after being hit by the rotor Friday night at the Bloomsburg Fair.

EXCLUSIVE INTERACTIVE MAP shows disparities in NYC property tax system that favors the rich and hits lower classes hard

When it comes to property taxes, New York City homeowners live in an upside-down world — a system that favors the rich and punishes lower- and middle-income property owners.

Thou shalt not! Two Brazilian women arrested for kissing at religious festival

Two young women had to kiss their right to locking lips goodbye when making out landed them in jail. A Brazilian congressman and pastor halted an evangelical event in mid-September to order the arrest of both women for their lesbian love.

SAYING GOOD-BYE TO 'BREAKING BAD' 'Breaking Bad' Series Finale Recap: Walter White's saga comes to an end — and not everyone survives to see it

You knew AMC’s “Breaking Bad” would have to end with some variation on its long-standing basic theme of “Kill ’em all and let God sort ’em out.”

'BREAKING BAD' OR BREAKING THE BANK?! As TV hit finishes its run tonight, props from AMC show go up for auction

As AMC's "Breaking Bad" comes to a bittersweet conclusion, there's no better way for fans to ease separation anxiety than by taking a little (or big) piece of the show home.

‘Breaking Bad’ series finale: As Walter White's saga comes to an end, here's how to keep score

Over five seasons, "Breaking Bad" has become one of the country's favorite morality plays, or anti-morality plays. Here's a quick scorecard and starting lineup.

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

After testing many of the outer boundaries of cable television with "Breaking Bad," Gilligan will make one of his next stops at the broadcast network CBS.

‘Breaking Bad’ storyline has parallels to 1961 ‘Untouchables’ episode

If any veteran TV watchers find something vaguely familiar about the storyline of "Breaking Bad," it could be because its bears an interesting resemblance to a March 1961 episode of "The Untouchables."

Aaron Paul crashes ‘SNL’ ahead of 'Breaking Bad' finale

EXCLUSIVE TECH ON AN N.Y.C. HIGH: Bloomberg foundation credits industry, which saw wages rise to $30B in 2012, for saving economy from 2008 financial collapse

The city's tech industry, with Mayor Bloomberg’s support, helped prevent the worst damage of the 2008 financial collapse — at least according to the mayor’s own philanthropic foundation. The tech and information industry — which includes Internet startups and app developers, as well as “old media” companies like Time Warner and Viacom — was responsible for a third of the jobs created in the city since 2007, according to a new report commissioned by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

EXCLUSIVE BOOK EXCERPTS SURROGATE GODFATHER: Al Sharpton on how he found out he lost his father figure: 'James Brown, your dad, is dead. You’re not having a nightmare. He’s gone'

When he was just a teenager, Alfred Sharpton was invited out on the road with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. The young preacher styled his hair after Brown, and shortened his name to Al at Brown’s advice. Brown became his surrogate dad. In these excerpts from his new book, “The Rejected Stone,” Sharpton describes losing that father figure — and dealing with a surprise guest at his funeral.

EXCLUSIVE Nearly 70% of NY voters want protected bike lanes, pedestrian islands

Attention mayoral candidates: Voters — even those with cars — want protected bike lanes and pedestrian islands that make it safer to cross the street, a poll being released Monday reveals. Nearly 70% of voters surveyed — and 65% who own cars — said they support the additions to their neighborhood streets, says the poll by research firm Penn Schoen Berland and Transportation Alternatives.

Iranian foreign minister calls Americans ‘nice, peace-loving, generous people’

“American people are nice, peace loving, generous people who come to the aid of people in need all over the world and this is what we respect and have a lot of admiration for,” Javad Zarif said.

Raissman's Upon Further Review: Giants hit fork in road

There is embarrassment and there is total embarrassment. That’s what the Giants suffered even before they lost, 31-7, in Kansas City on Sunday. Piling on does not do justice to the beatings and the level of criticism Tom Coughlin’s team took on nationally televised pregame shows.

Warren: Crazy politicians only stoke our disgust

There’s one thing for sure about Tuesday’s looming government shutdown: it will make Americans even more disgusted by their leaders.

Man shoots and kills home invaders after they kill his family — and then realizes one intruder is estranged DAUGHTER

A two-decade family feud came to a violent end when a man shot dead the two home invaders that killed his wife and son, not knowing the assailants included his long-estranged daughter, authorities said Sunday.

Moneyball: A-Rod in for the legal fight of his life

The toughest drug policy in professional sports and the reputation of baseball’s most controversial star both hang in the balance Monday as a high-stakes arbitration hearing begins over the 211-game suspension Major League Baseball levied upon Alex Rodriguez for his role in the Biogenesis doping affair.

Hillary Clinton’s next White House run ‘will be better,' Bill Clinton says

Hillary Clinton’s next presidential bid “will be better” than her last, former President Bill Clinton said Sunday, all but confirming that his wife mill make a run at the White House in 2016.

CONFIDENTI@L: Rihanna 'strips' down in new sexy video shoot

Donohue: MTA puts bus driver back on the road after positive pot test

A bus driver who tested positive for pot was later put back on the road — without taking a mandatory second screening to determine if he had cleaned up his act, authorities said. For about six weeks, Vincent Lorito, 46, was picking up passengers on Staten Island before executives at the highest level of the MTA finally stepped in and took away his keys.

Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run raises $2 million

Up to 25,000 runners made their way from Brooklyn to the World Trade Center on Sunday, following the path hero FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller took on Sept. 11, 2001.

Pastor shot twice in church slay, 53-year-old man held for $1M: cops

A 53-year-old man with no known criminal history is being held in lieu of $1 million bond, accused of shooting and killing a preacher during a revival service in southwest Louisiana.

EXCLUSIVE 'The test is always getting harder': Just 53% of city's would-be yellow cab drivers pass taxi exam — down from 80% rate in the '90s

Thank goodness for GPS. Just 53% of New York City’s would-be yellow cab drivers passed the strenuous 50-question hack license test, Taxi and Limousine Commission records for fiscal year 2013 show.

IT WAS 'ONE BIG LIE': White House withholding details of Bin Laden raid, acclaimed journalist Seymour Hersh says — claiming 'not one word of it is true'

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Seymour Hersh contends the 2011 U.S. Navy Seals raid that resulted in the killing of 9/11-mastermind Osama bin Laden is “one big lie.” "The Pakistanis put out a report, don't get me going on it. Let's put it this way, it was done with considerable American input. It's a b------t report,” he said.

Khloe drops hints about marital woes with Lamar Odom

New York City Marathon bans hydration backpacks, strollers and a number of other items runners like

The 48,000 expected runners will not be able to carry CamelBaks — backpacks filled with water — or any containers larger than 1 liter. Strollers, vests with pockets and certain costumes are also forbidden.

Terrorists ripped off noses, gouged out eyes of hostages in horrifying Kenya mall attack: report

The bloodthirsty terrorists who laid siege to the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya turned the shopping center into a house of horrors, mutilating their victims in gruesome fashion.

'I WANTED THIS BABY MORE THAN ANYTHING': Florida woman speaks out after former lover’s cruel trick caused her to miscarry

A Florida woman is speaking out after her former lover duped her into taking a pill that ended her pregnancy.

Auto dealer auctions $500,000 of classic Chevrolets

The mileage was low, and the bidding was high. Some 10,000 car buffs and buyers turned out Saturday for a Nebraska auction of vintage Chevrolets owned — but barely driven — by a local automobile dealer. Bidders spent more than $500,000 on about 50 classic Chevys from the collection of Ray Lambrecht, who kept the long-unsold vehicles stored on his farm or in other spots around tiny Pierce, Neb.

SHUTDOWN SHOWDOWN: Library of Congress would be victim to government shutdown if budget deal isn't reached

The organization posted a brief note to its website Saturday preemptively announcing a shutdown, noting that 'all public events will be cancelled and web sites will be inaccessible.'

USC fires football coach Lane Kiffin hours after latest debacle

Athletic director Pat Haden says Kiffin was told of his termination when the team arrived back in Los Angeles after Saturday's 62-41 loss at Arizona State.

HOW 19 LIVES WERE LOST: Communication failures plagued response to Arizona blaze that took firefighters' lives

An investigation into the June deaths of 19 firefighters killed while battling an Arizona blaze has found improperly programmed radios, vague updates, and a 30 minute communication blackout.

New Hampshire jury exterminates woman’s claim that dead rat was inside can of lemonade concentrate

A New Hampsire woman claims she suffered emotional distress after allegedly finding a dead rat in a can of frozen lemonade — but a jury found her story has no juice.

THE DAILY NEWS GUIDE TO THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT IT'S TIME TO 'ACT' TO YOUR HEALTH! What Obamacare launch means to New Yorkers and small businesses

It’s finally here: Affordable health insurance. After years of fierce battles on Capitol Hill — which are still not over as a government shutdown looms — the system of health insurance exchanges, created by President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, is set to open on Oct. 1.

Your guide to Obamacare: Seven things you need to know about New York State of Health

Seven things you need to know about New York State of Health. Find out about its availability, open enrollment period, costs, coverage and more.

Your guide to Obamacare: Picking a plan depends on out-of-pocket costs — not just premiums

When assessing whether a plan is right for you, it's not just the premiums you need to consider. Out-of-pocket costs can add up — and for some they will be high.

Your guide to Obamacare: Young entrepreneur sees value of New York’s insurance marketplace firsthand

Last year Rob Caucci, the 25-year-old founder of Pijon, a Garment District-based tech startup, broke his wrist while snowboarding. He had no insurance and had to pay his health bills out-of- pocket.

Your guide to Obamacare: Myths about the Affordable Care Act

There are a lot of common misconceptions about the Affordable Care Act. The Daily News asked Nancy Metcalf, senior program editor at Consumer Reports, to help debunk three common myths. Myth: People on Medicare will have to buy additional insurance.

Your guide to Obamacare: Frequently asked questions about the Affordable Care Act

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the exchanges, such as who can buy on the marketplace?

Your guide to Obamacare: How to size up health plans with the online exchange

Now, it's time for a little comparison shopping. New York State's new health insurance exchange, New York State of Health, aims to simplify your hunt for affordable healthcare coverage.

RUGRAT MUST-READS: New York Public Library risks outraging kids with its list of the 100 most popular children's books

The New York Public Library is risking the wrath of kids of all ages with a new list of the 100 most popular children’s books of the last 100 years that omits many favorites.

TERROR ATTACK IN NIGERIA: Suspected Islamic extremists gun down as many as 50 students at agricultural college as they slept

Suspected Islamic extremists attacked an agricultural college in the dead of night, gunning down dozens of students as they slept in dormitories and torching classrooms, the school's provost said.

Tongue-wagging thief takes selfies with stolen iPad, putting cops on her tail

Cops in Palm Beach, Fla., are looking for a woman who stole an iPad and then took a series of self-incriminating selfies, apparently unaware that the device's owner could access them.

'Overzealous’ Pennsylvania official schooling kids about killers, child porn and Al Qaeda

Pennsylvania state Attorney General’s Office has told parents that a staffer was “overzealous” and gave too much information to 9- and 10-year-oldsin a public safety demonstration.

Mayor Bloomberg and John Liu fight over $50M the city says Verizon needs to pay up, Liu claims its more

City Controller John Liu and Mayor Bloomberg are still butting heads over $50 million the city says Verizon owes taxpayers for botched work on the 911 emergency system.

Ph.D.s make their bones at the American Museum of Natural History

THESE NEW Ph.D.s are making history in more ways than one. On Monday, seven biology buffs will become the first students in the country to receive doctorates from a museum rather than from a college or university. The brainiacs hail from the doctoral program at the American Museum of Natural History on the upper West Side — where they’ll celebrate their achievement Monday.

EXCLUSIVE 'I CAN'T HIRE YOU BECAUSE YOU'RE BLACK': Queens bakery hit with $25G in fines, penalties for racial and gender discriminatory practices

Jamilah DaCosta, 25, applied to the Framboise Patisserie in Middle Village, Queens, where the pastries are elegant, the cakes are custom-made — and city officials say the hiring is discriminatory.

'I was going to kill him to protect my son': Woman pushing stroller uses bicycle pump to fight off bottle-wielding attacker in NYC park

A brave mom pushing her infant son in a stroller used a bicycle pump to fight off a creep who attacked her with a broken bottle Friday in a Manhattan park.

Autos

See the 'time capsule' classic Chevrolet collection that's up for auction this weekend

About 500 classic Chevrolets, some with just one mile on the odometer, will hit the auction block this weekend at the Lambrecht family farm in Pierce, Ne.

Nissan recalls more than 908,000 vehicles worldwide

Nissan Motor Corp will recall around 908,900 vehicles globally including 764,800 in Japan due to a flaw in an accelerator sensor that could cause the engine to stall, the Japanese carmaker said on Thursday.

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Sports

NFL Week 4 Roundup: Broncos and Seahawks remain undefeated while Giants, Jags and Steelers still can't find way to win

The Broncos dominated the Eagles to a 52-20 win while the Seahawks rallied to force overtime and beat the Texans on the road, 23-20. Meanwhile, the Jaguars woes continue with a 37-3 loss to the Colts while the Giants and Steelers are both off to 0-4 starts.

Patriots hold off late rally from Falcons for 30-23 win

Tom Brady found some receivers to his liking. Brady threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns as the New England Patriots held off a furious Atlanta comeback Sunday night, beating the Falcons 30-23 to improve to 4-0 for the first time since their near-perfect season in 2007.

Greenwood, of 'Steel Curtain' fame, dead at 67

L.C. Greenwood, the relentless defensive end who made up one quarter of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ “Steel Curtain” defense of the 1970s, has died. He was 67. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office said Greenwood died Sunday from undisclosed causes just before noon at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Isola: Man. U's brutal start has Moyes on the hot seat

Sir Alex Ferguson spent the past week in Manhattan, his home away from home, watching his legend grow without having to lift a finger.

Rays and Rangers to play one-game playoff

The Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers are pushing this regular season to game No. 163. On a Sunday punctuated by Miami’s Henderson Alvarez pitching a no-hitter, Tampa Bay and Texas both won and wound up even, forcing a tiebreaker for the second AL wild-card spot.

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HEARTBREAK IN BURBANK: Five victims ‘burned beyond recognition’ identified after fiery crash in California

Though officials have not yet confirmed the crash victims' identities, family members and friends identified the deceased as five friends who graduated from nearby high schools.

Sharon reveals she wanted a divorce from Ozzy

New Jersey judge rules that Garden State must allow same-sex couples to marry

New Jersey Judge Mary Jacobson has ruled that the state must allow same-sex couples to marry, which is expected to be appealed by Gov. Chris Christie, who opposes gay marriage.

Sandy victims to be 'fully compensated' after being stiffed by FEMA: Cuomo

The wording of a FEMA regulation on flood damage left some homeowners without enough funds to rebuild their homes after Sandy. Gov. Cuomo announced on Saturday that the victims will now be paid from federal hurricane funds given to New York.

Connecticut cash could boost new Newtown school

The site of the Newtown massacre is one step closer to being nothing more than an awful memory. The State of Connecticut approved $3.7 million Friday that will go toward building a new school where the vacant Sandy Hook Elementary School now stands.

Chinese police rescue 92 abducted children in massive bust

Chinese police have rescued 92 children and two women kidnapped by a gang for sale and arrested 301 suspects, state media said on Saturday, in one of the biggest busts of its kind in years.

Boy, 7, who had Mariano Rivera autographed baseball hat stolen will receive another signed cap from the Yankees

It was a save worthy of Mariano Rivera. A brokenhearted Queens kid whose Mo-signed Yankees cap was swiped by a cruel thief will receive an autographed replacement courtesy of the Bronx Bombers.

Ala. mom had sexual relationship with one of own kid’s best friends, police say

Amanda Crews Gaskins, a married Alabama mother of four had a long-term sexual relationship with one of her children's best friends, police said.

'The White Widow,' a British citizen linked to Kenya mall attacks, secretly married former officer in African country's Navy and used their home to build bombs, report claims

Samantha Lewthwaite, a 29-year-old British citizen, was widowed when her first husband committed suicide in the deadly 7/7 terror attacks in London, may have been involved in the Sept. 21 attacks that left at least 67 dead.

THE CHILD BRIDE: Haunting images of 15-year-old Palestinian boy's marriage to girl, 14, on conflict-ridden Gaza Strip

Reuters photographer Mohammed Salem photographed the wedding of Ahmed Soboh, 15, to his bride, Tala, who is only 14.

Texas woman meets with hitman to kill boyfriend - and brings their 7-year-old son to the meeting

A Texas woman was busted plotting to kill the father of her 7-year-old son after she brought the child to meet an undercover cop posing as a hitman and put a down payment on the hit.

FRIDAY NIGHT HEISTER: How two little boys' startling discovery in 2001 led to catching perhaps the most prolific bank robber in the nation

Carl Gugasian wore costume masks — often Freddy Kruger — and oversized clothes when he robbed banks near the end of the business hours on Fridays, perfectly concealing his identity — until a couple of curious boys dug up the first big clue.

EXCLUSIVE HAT'S A SHAME: Yankees fan heartlessly swipes 7-year-old boy's cap autographed by Mariano Rivera right out of his seat

Queens boy Jeffery Keiser got his Yankees cap signed by Rivera last month — a hat that was a gift from his great-grandmother, who had died a week earlier.

Terrorist mouthpiece indicted in Brooklyn court for supporting Al Qaeda under guidance from late propaganda honcho Anwar al-Awlaki

Lawal Babafemi, 33, pleaded not guilty Friday to charges that he was paid nearly $9,000 to boost recruitment and training campaigns for Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.

Team of mercenaries led by ex-Army sergeant 'Rambo' arrested in plot to kill DEA agent, traffic cocaine: officials

A murderous team of mercenaries — headed by an ex-U.S. Army sergeant dubbed "Rambo" — was accused Friday of conspiring to kill a federal drug agent and import cocaine.

In the friendzone? Webb in awkward kiss with ex AJ McCarron

KILLING IN THE NAME: In ugly world of Mexican drug lords, gruesome nicknames instill terror — others are just plain weird

From "El Chapo" (Shorty) to "El Tio" (The Uncle) to "El Mata Amigos" (Friend Killer), some of Mexico's most-feared and diabolical drug cartel members also have some bizarre pet names.

Do you want a SALAD with that? McDonald’s to offer healthy alternatives to fries in value meals

McDonald's said it would offer healthy options as part of its value meals, letting customers choose a side salad, fruit or vegetables instead of french fries in all of its 20 major global markets by 2020.

ROOFTOP SCARE: New York City stairwell collapse traps more than 30 partiers after landing platform suddenly gives way

A partygoer took a hard tumble through a stairwell landing early Sunday morning as more than 30 people partied on East Village rooftop.

ScarJo shows curves, teases 'Avengers' details

'THIS IS TRUE LOYALTY AND COURAGE': Guide dog dies after pushing 4-year-old boy away from speeding car; father says the fatally injured pooch followed the youngster home before he laid down for the last time

A beloved guide dog died after he pushed a 4-year-old Atlanta boy away from the path of a moving car that ran a stop sign — seconds after the pooch was struck, the owner said.

STORY OF SURVIVAL: After 12 agonizing hours in the water, Florida dad and daughter safe after boat capsizes

Choppy waves and gusting winds overturned a Florida fishing boat carrying a dad and his little girl, who finally made it ashore after bobbing for 12 hours in the Indian River.

At least a dozen NSA employees used surveillance programs to spy on significant others: watchdog group

The NSA's civilian and military employees used the agency's spying tools to search for email addresses or try to snoop on phone calls of current or former lovers, spouses and relatives, both foreign and American.

200 years later, George Washington FINALLY gets a presidential library

After years of planning and a $100 million fundraising campaign, George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate is formally opening a new library dedicated to the study of America’s first president.

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'I’ve always wanted to find him — and now I have': Siblings separated as kids share tearful reunion more than 30 YEARS LATER when they discover they're both in the Navy

Brother and sister Robert Williamson and Cindy Murray — who by coincidence are serving in the U.S. Navy in California, although in different locations — had the reunion they've been longing for Friday.

'Homeland' returns with special twists

BORN TO RUN: Half-marathoner accidentally wins whole marathon

Half-marathoner Meredith Fitzmaurice could well be dubbed the Canadian Forrest Gump after she took a wrong turn and ended up winning the whole race.

CROWNED AMID CONTROVERSY: Miss Philippines wins coveted Miss World Title in heavily-guarded pageant — despite protests by Muslim hardliner groups

Miss Philippines, Megan Young, was crowned Miss World on Saturday amid tight security on Indonesia's resort island of Bali, where the contest's final round was moved following protests by Muslim hardliner groups.

Civil rights pioneer and Daily News pioneer honored in Queens

Elected officials honored an activist — one of the first black reporters ever hired by the Daily News — by renaming a street in Jamaica, Queens, after him on Saturday. Jefferson Diggs was active in the civil rights movement, organized sit-ins, worked as an aide to councilmen and wrote for New York’s hometown newspaper.

Holocaust survivor angry after N.Y. state claims she would be rich after $1.9M restitution, but she only gets a cut among heirs

Evelyn Fielden, 92, of Napa, Calif., said the press release from the Cuomo administration got a lot wrong, especially the amount of money she is receiving.

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STASI: Will stripper's Twitter exchange with Booker quell sexuality rumors?

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Zac Efron breaks silence after rehab reports, thanks fans

Zac Efron took a moment to thank his fans for their "support" on Friday. The "New Year's Eve" actor posted a photo of himself happily posing on a mountain overlooking the famous Machu Picchu ruins in Peru.

EXCLUSIVE Donny Osmond gave Michael Jackson advice on balance

And Alec Baldwin manages not to attack paparazzi while out.

Concert aims to end poverty by 2030

Alicia Keys and John Mayer come together with dignitaries in Central Park to fight poverty.

WILD WEST: Kanye confronts photog

Kanye West strikes again. In a matter of 24 hours, the 36-year-old rapper has managed to verbally attack late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and flip out on another paparazzo .

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Lamar hires Amanda Bynes’ lawyer for DUI case

Troubled NBA star Lamar Odom has taken a page from Amanda Bynes' playbook and hired her lawyer for drunken-driving case in southern California.

Photog enrages Vatican by snapping pictures of gay couples kissing

The Vatican has threatened to retaliate against the artist.

EXCLUSIVE After Weinergate, Leathers may get a radio turn-on

Anthony Weiner sexting pal Sydney Leathers is turning her scandal into a career.

WILD WEST: Kanye confronts photog

Kanye West strikes again. In a matter of 24 hours, the 36-year-old rapper has managed to verbally attack late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and flip out on another paparazzo .

VIDEO E-MO-tional sendoff for legendary Yankees closer

Mariano Rivera has made his final Yankee Stadium appearance.

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Total transformation: Which Oscar winner is playing a witch?

They endure hours in the chair getting poked and painted within an inch of their lives. Check out the coolest makeup artistry, special effects, and costume design.

At '60 Minutes,' Steve Kroft is the long-running story

CBS News’ Steve Kroft celebrates 25 years at “60 Minutes.”

The most honest cities in the world

An interesting experiment could help restore your faith in mankind — or leave you mildly demoralized.

Eminem's childhood home for sale

The piece of hip hop history just south of 8 Mile Road is up for auction.

Miley Cyrus on marijuana : ‘Weed is the best drug on earth’

Miley Cyrus delves into her use of recreational drugs.

'48 Hours' spurs new look at Calif. killings

CBS’ “48 Hours” has provided a little bit of oil to help move the wheels of justice in a horrific cold case.

At '60 Minutes,' Steve Kroft is the long-running story

The longtime CBS newsman celebrates 25 years as a “60 Minutes” correspondent.

'Modern Family': Proposal not about making statement

One of the show’s producers says the he and the rest of the writers never set out to make history.

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Lohan slams 'stalkerish' daughter

He's bashing his estranged daughter’s $25,000 surgery, intended to make her look like half-sister Lindsay.

She's no angel!

Victoria's Secret stunner Julie Ordon sued for trashing NYC loft and not paying rent.

SEE IT Britney teases new video

Britney Spears is back and turning up the heat in 'Work B**ch' video.

WATCH A prisoner of literature

Hugh Vandivier locked himself in the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library in protest of banned books.

Alpha exes to run 'The Amazing Race'

One reason it didn’t work out for Tim Sweeney and Marie Mazzochi, is that they’re too competitive.

An ‘Untouchable’ storyline?

"Breaking Bad," storyline bears an interesting resemblance to a 1961 episode of "The Untouchables."

Martha Stewart rips NJ gov over veto

Domestic queen blasted Chris Christie for vetoing a bill that would phase out the use of pig gestation crates.

Michelle Obama hosts ‘Downton Abbey’ cast

The First Lady arranged a private tour of the White House for the cast.

Jon Hamm on vocal cord surgery: ‘I’m fine’

Jon Hamm says he’s “fine” despite an upcoming procedure to remove a polyp on his vocal cord.

Discount TKTS booth returns to South St. Seaport

There's a TKTS booth encore coming to the South Street Seaport.

Online retailers size up shoppers to cut returns

Online retailers are trying to cajole consumers into revealing their vital stats.

photos Standing Mo for Rivera in final Bronx game

Check out some photos from Mariano Rivera's last night as closer in the Bronx.

Victoria Beckham, Skype to create film

Victoria Beckham is harnessing the power of Skype to create a behind-the-scenes documentary feature.

'Modern Family' producer: same-sex proposal wasn't about making statement

“Modern Family” opened its fifth season Wednesday Wednesday night with a landmark same-sex marriage proposal.

Britney Spears' most memorable moments

It seems that fame is a mixed blessing for Britney Spears.

REVIEW 'Homeland' returns

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

REVIEW 'Masters of Sex'

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

Tina Fey loses her shirt after Emmys wardrobe malfunction

The ‘30 Rock’ star had no problem poking fun at herself.

Tiger voted PGA Tour player of the year

Tiger Woods has been voted PGA Tour player of the year for the 11th time.

‘Glee’ season debut has cameo of Cory Monteith’s image in tribute to late actor

There was a subtle, sad reminder of late “Glee” star Cory Monteith in the TV show’s fifth-season debut episode.

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

Cyrus wrote song about ‘needing to leave’ Hemsworth.

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

Jimmy Fallon and The Roots were joined by an all-star line-up of “Sesame Street” characters.

Jurors finally start deliberations in Jacko case

Jurors will decided whether AEG Live should be held liable for King of Pop's death.

Overexposed: Joanna Krupa gives onlookers an eyeful

Nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

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Shirtless Scott Eastwood: 'I want to be a man's man'

Scott Eastwood is taking Hollywood by shirtless storm.

EXCLUSIVE: Kate Upton eyes Big Apple move

New York City may soon be the apple of Kate Upton’s eye.

Parrot loses nearly all of its feathers after being kept in makeshift meth lab

This poor parrot is "Breaking Bald" after living in a meth house.

Kathie Lee & Hoda: Oprah shows money is not a cure-all

Oprah suffered a near breakdown during the filming of 'The Butler.'

Robin reveals her health secrets

Robin Quivers details her path to health in "The Vegucation of Robin."

Breaking bald

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

Lester Holt, NBC's floating anchor

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

Sorry, ladies: Joseph Gordon-Levitt is taken

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

SEE IT Galifianakis spanks the Biebs

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

Less than half of Americans reading for pleasure

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

PHOTOS Ke$ha shows off new rainbow hairdo

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

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

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

‘Top Chef’ alum dishes on best pregnancy foods

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

REVIEW 'Mother, Mother' is psychological thrill ride

Author Koren Zailckas' novel is 110% gripping.

Are you an emotional eater, or just hungry?

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

Clarissa tells it all

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

Horse_ebooks not the result of algorithms after all

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

REVIEW 'Killzone: Mercenary'

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

PHOTOS Forgetting something, Amanda?

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

LOVE artist's work subject of retrospective

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

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

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

Why fitness funks are contagious

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

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

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

PHOTOS Joanna Krupa lets it all hang out

The "Real Housewife" suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction.

See Isabel Marant's H&M collection

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

Dylan to debut iron gates and paintings at UK gallery

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

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

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

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

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

review 'Don Jon'

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

Mark Wagner's million-dollar message

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

review 'Metallica: Through the Never'

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

Leyland's emotional celebration of Tigers' title gets snotty

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

Skin cancer apps are no subsitute for dermatologist

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

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

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

Paris fashion goes from peasants to space-age

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

BARCLAYS SCENTER: Jay Z helps create sweet arena smell

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

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Been naughty? These stars have!

photos Joanna lets it all hang out in wardrobe malfunction

Ahh, wardrobe malfunctions ...

What your coffee says about you

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

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

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

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

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

Amanda Bynes’ bong case may be resolved

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

Rumer Willis covers Miley Cyrus’ ‘Wrecking Ball’

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

REVIEW 'The Michael J. Fox Show'

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

REVIEW 'The Crazy Ones'

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

REVIEW 'Betrayal'

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

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

Lamar Odom broke his silence on Twitter.

Michael Savage to take over Sean Hannity's radio slot

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

photos Kim shows off post-baby body

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

'Army Wives' gets an honorable discharge

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

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Global Citizen Concert 2013: Stars and dignitaries unite in Central Park to end poverty

VIPs from both the entertainment world and the international community came to the Great Lawn in Central Park on Sept. 28 for the second Global Citizen Concert. Stars like Alicia Keys and John Mayer, and officials like the president of the World Bank joined forces to urge world leaders to help end extreme poverty by 2030.

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'Breaking Bad' props up for auction

As AMC's "Breaking Bad" comes to a bittersweet conclusion, there's no better way for fans to ease separation anxiety than by taking a little (or big) piece of the show home.

Unconventional celebrity health routines

It's a celebrity's job to make sure they're at their best when stepping into the limelight, so it's no wonder why Hollywood's hottest have taken up unconventional beauty routines. From cupping to vampire facials, check out some of the strangest beauty regimens of the stars …

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Worst celebrity feuds

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Britney Spears' most memorable moments

It seems that fame is a mixed blessing for Britney Spears, who's both ruled the charts for her music and hit rock bottom in her personal life. Take a look back at her most memorable moments.

Abs-olutely hot! Stomachs of the stars

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Best celebrity Twitter photos

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Incredible celebrity engagement rings

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Hollywood moms before and after baby

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

Most delightful baby animals

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Hollywood hair chameleons

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

Stars who wear sheer clothing

There's taking a fashion risk, and then there's walking outside in outfits that are completely see-through. With the paparazzi ready to snap their every move, you would think that celebrities would be smart enough to cover up before walking out in sheer clothing for fear of ... overexposure. Or is that the point? See who's playing a fashionable game of peek-a-boo and who is making a huge fashion mistake.

Carey Lowell and Richard Gere split after 11 years of marriage

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Pantsless celebs

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Vikings prevail over Steelers in battle of winless teams

In the city of Big Ben, it was Greg Jennings and Adrian Peterson who proved to be the biggest attractions. That means Ben Roethlisberger is leaving London with the Pittsburgh Steelers off to their worst start since 1968 — and with only the faintest of hopes of making the playoffs.

Bush, Lions tear Bears apart in NFC North showdown

Reggie Bush’s return more than made up for the loss of Nate Burleson. Bush’s 37-yard touchdown run helped Detroit score 27 points in the second quarter and he accounted for 173 yards of offense to help the Lions beat the Chicago Bears 40-32 on Sunday.

Notre Dame falls out of Top-25

No. 22 Arizona State moved into the AP Top 25 — and helped move Lane Kiffin out of a job as Southern California coach.

Suarez nets twice for Liverpool in Premier League return

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez scored twice on his return to Premier League action after five months out due to a ban for biting, helping his team beat last-place Sunderland 3-1 on Sunday and climb to second in the standings.

Titans put Britt on trading block

Kenny Britt had plenty of promise when the Titans drafted him in the first round out of Rutgers in 2009, and it started to manifest itself into NFL production as the wide receiver caught nine touchdowns in his second season after a decent rookie campaign.

Miller leads No. 4 Ohio State past No. 23 Wisconsin

Braxton Miller threw a career-high four touchdown passes in his first game in three weeks and No. 4 Ohio State ran the nation’s longest winning streak to 17 games with a 31-24 victory over No. 23 Wisconsin on Saturday night.

NFL Bettor's Guide Week 4: For Giants, Chiefs tough on home turf

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.

Man U's woes intensify with stunning loss to West Brom

Manchester United’s early season problems intensified by losing 2-1 at home to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, leaving the champion in the bottom half of the English Premier League after six games.

Three 2nd-half goals leads Aston Villa upset over Man City

Aston Villa brought Manchester City down to earth with a 3-2 victory in the English Premier League on Saturday with Andreas Weimann scoring the winner in the 75th minute.

Indians pull into tie with Rays atop AL wild card standings

After winning two World Series titles with the Boston Red Sox, Terry Francona knows a thing or two about October baseball. Getting the Cleveland Indians on the cusp of a playoff appearance in his first year with the team just makes it that much sweeter.

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