MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

LAWYER & DISORDER: Fallen celebrity counsel, who drove a Bentley, wore lavish suits and was a regular on 'The Howard Stern Show,' busted for choking girlfriend — his third arrest this year

Fallen celebrity lawyer Dominick Barbara is on his way to becoming as notorious as some of his clients. The suspended lawyer was arrested for the third time in a year on Sunday night - this time for allegedly choking his girlfriend. read full story »

Budget standoff over President Obama’s health care law sets off first government shutdown in nearly two decades

With no negotiations or compromise in sight, the countdown to the first shutdown of the federal government in 17 years has begun.

FAIR OR FOUL? West Virginia man and step-daughter busted for having sex and face prison for incest — even though they are not biologically related

Kelcey Nicholas, 28, was caught sleeping with 21-year-old Lataura Jarrett on Sept. 19 at their Mount Nebo home in Nicholas County.

Warren: President Obama is like 'a parent dealing with peeved children' as cowardly Congress fails to take action in face of shutdown

Your government inaction was a truly depressing sight. As a federal shutdown neared Monday, nobody needed a knife to cut the tension on Capitol Hill.

Miami officials open second probe of Biogenesis founder Anthony Bosch — as Alex Rodriguez begins appeal of historic steroid ban

Florida prosecutors have launched an investigation into Bosch and his anti-aging clinic and recently issued investigative subpoenas for documents and other "material issues."

Obama assures Israel: Military option on Iran still on table

President Barack Obama assured the Israeli prime minister on Monday that Iran’s surprisingly soothing words about its nuclear program must be matched with concrete actions.

REVIEW: Miley's new album doesn't twerk

Hamill: Amazin' Mets fanatic overcomes dangerous brain disorder and meets his heroes

Sal Vassallo Jr. ,15, a Mets fanatic who could never play baseball himself because he was born with a brain disorder, was meeting real-life players on the team he’s rooted for all his brave young life.

Former students come forward in sex abuse suit against Yeshiva University — one claims staffer tried to rub toothpaste on his genitals

In court papers Monday, a lawyer for the 34 plaintiffs wrote that he received calls on Aug. 15 and Sept. 2 from two former students, who are not yet plaintiffs, with appalling stories.

'He was drunk pretty much every day': Bill de Blasio opens up about his father's suicide

Bill de Blasio, who has made his happy family life a cornerstone of his mayoral campaign, has been carrying around a painful secret — his father committed suicide 34 years ago.

EXCLUSIVE Gambino capo dies of cancer in prison, but family concerned spot on lung was ignored

A Gambino capo who was a member of the late John Gotti’s inner circle has died of cancer in prison, only six months after a hard-nosed Manhattan judge refused to adjourn his sentencing so the gangster could get a suspicious spot on his lung tested. Joseph (Joe the Blond) Giordano died early Sunday in an Albany hospital prison ward. He was 64.

Letitia James, Daniel Squadron engage in bitter, low-turnout election battle to be Democratic nominee for public advocate

Election? What election? City Councilwoman Letitia James and Assemblyman Daniel Squadron duke it out Tuesday in a high-priced, low-turnout runoff election to be the Democratic nominee for public advocate.

*'Want that b**ch dead' threat against Rep. Carolyn Maloney not protected speech: judge*

Ronald Buchanan, 40, of Elmira, made several hate-charged calls to Maloney's office on April 2, police said, and he was arrested about two weeks later.

PARTY BUS HORROR: California man, 24, partying with pals dies after being thrown from bus onto highway

C.J. Saraceno — out for a friend's birthday around 12:20 a.m. — was riding aboard a limousine bus traveling on the 101 Freeway near Universal City when the accident occurred, police said.

NYPD searching for mystery men who parachuted near the World Trade Center — and vanished

The black-clad men, both of whom were wearing helmets, were caught on security cameras landing at 3:07 a.m. early Monday between the Goldman Sachs building and the Conrad Hotel.

British police hit NYPD 'cannibal cop’ co-conspirator suspect, nicknamed 'Moody Blues,' with 11 counts in plot to devour women

Dale Bolinger had been out on bail after his Feb. 21 arrest in connection with an FBI investigation into the grisly plot by former NYPD detective Gilberto Valle to kidnap, cook and eat women.

'It's hard to grasp how someone can be so selfish and disgusting': Sicko rapist gets 35 years in Hudson River Park crime

A Manhattan woman who was raped twice in Hudson River Park last year vented her fury at the sicko sex fiend as he got 35 years in prison Monday.

WATCH Former Russian secret agent Anna Chapman bolts interview after getting asked about Edward Snowden

The sultry ex-spy ended an exchange with NBC News almost before it began when she was pressed about her playful Twitter marriage proposal to NSA leaker Snowden.

CONFIDENTI@L: Rihanna's new style TV show gets 'hammered' by NBC

Pope Francis sets holy date to turn predecessors into saints

There's a date for when two new saints will come marching in — it's April 27, 2014. That's the day Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will get their "St." prefixes at a ceremony presided over by the current pope, Francis, and attended by the former pope, Benedict.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's approval falls to less than 50%

The Democratic leader's job performance rating dropped below 50% for the first time, according to a new poll released Monday.

see it 'They're calling it Penis Road': X-rated street posts draws laughter and anger from residents

The concrete posts are supposed to protect pedestrians from out-of-control cars, but they are gaining attention for how they look.

Man of action: Brad Pitt ready for 'Fury'

Brooklyn high school student, 15, collapses and dies at school

Sources said the student, a male, collapsed while in class and was rushed to Brookdale Hospital, where he died.

WOW! Didn't go to Henderson Alvarez's no-hitter? The Miami Marlins are selling unused tickets for $15 a pop

Saying you were at Alvarez's no-hitter is the next-best-thing to being there.

EXCLUSIVE Gambino capo dies of cancer in prison, but family concerned spot on lung was ignored

Two trains collide at station in suburb of Chicago during morning rush hour, injuring 33

Thirty-three people were injured when two trains collided in Chicago's Forest Park section during early rush hour on Monday, officials say.

'Mob Wives' star Alicia DiMichele's weekend in Vegas is 100% legal, lawyer says

The lawyer for Alicia DiMichele star blasted a report that his client used a request to visit her son to take a trip to Las Vegas. She is awaiting sentencing for helping her husband embezzle union funds.

Ukrainian couple having sex on railroad tracks gets hit by train

The couple 'failed to overcome their natural passion' and took to the daredevil act after reportedly leaving a friend's house, where they had been drinking.

Obama meets with Israeli PM at White House, says words from Iran are not enough

The meeting comes just days after Obama’s historic phone call with new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

New Amanda Knox appeals trial for murder of British roommate begins in Italy, but she remains in U.S.

Italy's highest court in March ordered a new trial for Knox and her Italian ex-boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, overturning their acquittals in the gruesome 2007 slaying of Meredith Kercher.

iWinner: Apple now No. 1 brand as Coke fizzles

Coke's not “it” anymore.

SHY SPY: Former secret agent Anna Chapman bolts interview after asked about Edward Snowden marriage proposal — WATCH

Sultry former Russian secret agent Anna Chapman ended an exchange with NBC News almost before it began when she was pressed about her playful Twitter marriage proposal to NSA leaker Edward Snowden.

Meadows put government on road to shutdown

Blame — or credit — for the government’s shutdown rests in part on Congress’ back bench. Calls by conservatives to deny funding of Obamacare through routine spending bills languished until little-known Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) penned a letter urging House GOP leaders to do just that.

NYC education officials are boosting STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — with more AP courses at 55 high schools

The expansion will provide about 2,500 students with new access to advanced classes in biology, calculus and environmental science.

New York-raised jihadist gets 18 years in prison for sending money and equipment to Al Qaeda and casing out New York Stock Exchange

Fearful that he still believes in violent jihad, a judge sentenced Al Qaeda wannabe Sabirhan Hasanoff to 18 years in prison.

WATCH OPEN WIDE: Python regurgitates dog on Bangkok street

A cellphone video of the grisly regurgitation shows the snake stretch its huge jaw out wide and back up until the canine is completely out of its system, reported Nine News.

CNN’s Hillary documentary canceled amid controversy after Clinton's aides won't talk

The CNN documentary on Hillary Clinton has been scrapped, with the director revealing the surprise hatchet job launched by Clinton’s own staff to scare close Hillary associates into silence.

Kate Upton spotted holding hands with DWTS hottie

WATCH SMOKING! Pro golfer John Daly hits tee shot off man's mouth in parking lot

The long-hitting golfer smoked a shot in the parking lot of a Nashville pizza joint, smashing the ball off a tee that was being held in place by a man's teeth.

12-year-old Rhode Island boy suspended for bringing 2-inch gun keychain — just bigger than a coin — to school

A 12-year-old boy was suspended from a Rhode Island middle school after a gun keychain — just bigger than the size of a quarter — dropped out of his backpack during class.

Justice Dept to sue North Carolina for alleged racial discrimination over tough new voting rules

North Carolina has a new law scaling back the period for early voting and imposing stringent voter identification requirements.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Life's still a beach for ex-'housewife' Gretchen Rossi

Pope Francis has holy date set to turn predecessors into saints: April 27, 2014

There's a date for when two new saints will come marching in. April 27, 2014 is when Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will get their "St." prefixes at a ceremony presided over by the current pope.

Giants' veteran safety Antrel Rolle says Big Blue can go 12-0 for rest of season

While the Giants are 0-4 this season, Rolle insists fans haven't heard the last from the team.

SHOCK REPORT: Annual cost per inmate in NYC jail is more than $167K

A big part of the high cost is due to New York's most notorious lockup, Rikers Island, and the costs that go along with staffing, maintaining and securing a facility that is literally an island unto itself.

Infertile woman, 30, gives birth after experimental ovary surgery

The experimental technique was only tried in a small group of Japanese women with a specific kind of infertility problem, but scientists hope it can also help women in their early 40s.

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

Long Island’s Pete King knows he’s watching the U.S. House — where he has worked for 11 terms out of New York’s 2nd Congressional District — be turned into the dumbest banana republic anywhere.

Concert fan hit by falling spectator at Hammerstein Ballroom sues over injuries

Yosef Allen, 24, says he suffered "severe and permanent personal injuries" at a Justice show when a fellow fan fell off the second balcony and landed on him on the ground.

Al Qaeda account gets suspended on Twitter

Using the handle, @shomokhalislam, the terrorist organization began posting tweets in Arabic on Sept. 24. The account gained more than 1,500 followers.

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoes bill to create wage panel for state supervisors

Cuomo delivered a familiar message to 8,000 state managers and confidential secretaries whose pay raises have been on ice for the last five years — wait till next year.

Autos

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.

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Sports

Drug ban served, Cruz back with Rangers for wild card play-in vs. Rays

The Rays and Rangers play Monday night for the right to advance to the American League wildcard game against Cleveland. But there is a sidebar to the game. Texas outfielder Nelson Cruz is active and eligible to play in the game after serving a 50-game suspension in the Biogenesis scandal.

At Ditka roast, McMahon peed in cooler: Smigel

Sometimes stories get better over time. Tales get taller, odd moments become outrageous, you know the drill. That may be the case with the 2001 roast of former Bears coach Mike Ditka, but let’s have a moment of suspended disbelief and assume that this actually happened the way Robert Smigel tells it.

Marlins sell unused tickets from Alvarez no-hitter

Saying you were at Henderson Alvarez's no-hitter is the next-best-thing to being there. The Miami Marlins certainly think so, which is why they're selling the 9,100 unused tickets from Sunday's 1-0 win over the Tigers for $15 a pop, WPLG 10 Miami reported.

John Daly hits tee shot off man's mouth in parking lot

There was a lot of pressure on John Daly to not leave a divot on his tee shot Sunday night. The long-hitting golfer smoked a shot in the parking lot of a Nashville pizza joint, smashing the ball off a tee that was being held in place by a man's teeth.

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Emmy Awards 2013: Top show moments

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Comics & Games

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Oops! Where is Miranda Kerr's bra?

Texas store owner held on $35,000 bond after shooting, killing thief who took 12-pack of beer

Rodney Duve, 51, allegedly gunned down the 39-year-old thief after he tried to pinch the booze from his Corpus Christi business at 8 p.m. Saturday night.

New York-raised jihadist gets 18 years in prison for sending money and equipment to Al Qaeda and casing out New York Stock Exchange

Fearful that he still believes in violent jihad, a judge sentenced Al Qaeda wannabe Sabirhan Hasanoff to 18 years in prison.

'Very reduced schedule' on Metro-North Railroad leads to more commuter headaches

Temporary transformers have been installed to allow electric trains to operate from New Haven, Conn., to New York City on the sixth straight day of commuter rail delays.

Long Island man must move 850 snakes kept in his garage

A Long Island animal control officer found with more than 850 snakes in his garage is moving them to a storage facility until he can open his own store.

Joe Biden mobilizes Democratic fundraising effort in light of government shutdown

The vice president is pleading with Democrats to shell out money to fill the party coffers in light of GOP efforts to derail Obama's health care overhaul.

Has the South risen again? Hundreds cheer lifting of confederate flag in Virginia as critics decry it as symbolic of hate

Hundreds gathered in a wooded area alongside I-95 just south of Richmond on Saturday to celebrate the raising of the Confederate battle flag — which many critics view as a symbol of racism and hate.

Addict dad tries to kill son, 4, with serious shot of heroin: cops

A strung-out Washington state dad tried to kill himself and his 4-year-old son with a serious dose of heroin on the day his divorce from the boy's mother was to be official, cops said.

Private jet in 'unsurvivable' crash at California airport: authorities

Rescuers and investigators were working amid the smoldering wreckage of a private jet and the hangar it hit after landing at a Southern California airport, but they did not expect to find any survivors.

Amanda Bynes moved from 'scary' psych center to 'peaceful' rehab center

Is Miley's ‘bad b---h’ act just a ploy to shed her good-girl past?

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 Bloomberg foundation credits industry, which saw wages rise to $30B in 2012, for saving NYC 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.

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.

Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run raises $2 million, honors hero firefighter

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.

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Top model Naomi Campbell: ‘I’m not very confident’

India seeks to regulate its booming 'rent-a-womb' industry

Paid surrogacy has become big business in India, one of few countries to allow it, luring couples from the U.S. and elsewhere.

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.

THE COUPLE THAT COMES OUT TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER: Calif. wife admits she's gay as husband says he's transgender

When Cathy Kaufman nervously confessed to her husband of more than 20 years that she was a lesbian, he replied that he was a straight woman. Though the revelations ended their marriage, they remain best friends.

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.

Editors' Picks

Spader in the dark about 'Blacklist's' key relationship

James Spader says he doesn’t know if his character is the father of a young FBI analyst in whom he has taken an intense and mysterious interest.

TV REVIEW 'Super Fun Night' isn’t the worst night ever

It’s just a long way from “super” and too many times it’s not all that much fun.

Spoiler alert: Who danced their way off 'DWTS'?

Unfortunately, the lone intriguing personality, Bill Nye, is treading dangerous ground with a torn knee ligament that likely hobbles his already "DWTS" chances.

Kanye West deletes Twitter rant, insults hurled at Jimmy Kimmel

For "Yeezus," deleting tweets is apparently the same thing as issuing an apology.

Something about Cameron: Diaz, Benicio Del Toro spotted in NYC

Are they dating?

LiLo's parents banned from her OWN reality show: report

Producers are hoping to keep them away from her reality show.

‘Breaking Bad’ series finale cooks up record ratings

The AMC hit drew 10.3 million viewers for its series finale Sunday night.

Marianne Garvey on 'The Gossip Table': What's next for Simon Cowell?

Simon Cowell is set to meet Lauren Silverman's son.

For Hilaria Baldwin, yoga made pregnancy easy

She credits her easy pregnancy and labor to exercising - every day and sometimes during the night.

TV REVIEW 'Super Fun Night'

It's nott the worst night ever. It’s just a long way from “super” and too many times it’s not all that much fun.

EXCLUSIVE Bob Dylan likely no-show at 'secret' daughter's lesbian wedding

Desiree Dennis-Dylan will marry her partner Kayla Sampson next August.

Celebs react to 'Breaking Bad' series finale

A who’s who in Hollywood flocked to Twitter to rave about the “Breaking Bad” finale.

James Spader in the dark about 'Blacklist's' key relationship

The actor says he doesn’t know if his character is the dad of an FBI analyst.

TV REVIEW 'Ironside'

For those who remember Raymond Burr’s "Ironside," this revival is a brand-new ballgame.

Scientists bind particles into 'Star Wars'-like ‘light sabers’

Physicists have figured out how to get photons to interact in such a way.

Kutsher's Tribeca celebrates 'Thanksgivukkah' with a feast

Chanukah will be surrounded by turkey and stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.

PHOTOS Miranda Kerr takes the plunge

Check out which celebs we spotted going bra-free while out on the town.

Michael J. Fox talks about his Parkinson’s battle

The actor says he wouldn't "fix" his life, despite his 22-year struggle.

PHOTOS Kim Kardashian goes back to sheer in Paris

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

Celebrity chefs serve up fancy fast foods using McDonald’s ingredients

The fast food chain wants to dispel misconceptions.

WATCH Katherine Webb in awkward kiss with quarteback AJ McCarron

The one-time Miss Alabama was on hand to congratulate her rumored ex.

Trying to quit smoking? Go online

Smokers who are struggling to quit can consider joining a social media support group.

Ballerina brain could hold secret to treating chronic dizziness

A new report may aid in the treatment of chronic dizziness.

photos 'Breaking Bad' props go up for auction

Is it 'Breaking Bad' or breaking the bank?

PHOTOS Catherine Zeta-Jones flys solo on red carpet

Check out who's been drinking from Hollywood's fountain of youth.

photos Most shocking moments in TV history

The finale of AMC's 'Breaking Bad' did anything but disappoint.

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

The singer posted a series of sexy snaps.

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

"Saturday Night Live" had some fun with anticipation over the finale.

ScarJo shows curves, teases 'Avengers' details

It wasn't always so easy for Scarlett Johansson.

Specially designed cutlery helps avoid first date faux pas

Calm first-date jitters with an unlikely prop: your cutlery.

Sharon reveals she wanted a divorce from Ozzy

Sharon Osbourne almost hit the big red "X" on her marriage last year.

'Breaking Bad' parallels to 1961's 'Untouchables'

An episode revolves around a chemist stricken with polio.

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

Vince Gilligan will make one of his next stops at the broadcast network.

photos NFL Week 4 Roundup

Broncos and Seahawks remain undefeated while Giants, Jags and Steelers still can't find way to win.

Khloe drops hints about marital woes with Lamar Odom

Kardashian seems to be dropping more subliminal hints about the demise of her marriage.

Coen Brothers' 'Llewyn Davis' gets folk tribute concert

A quiet revolution took place at Town Hall on Sunday.

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

Could it actually help his campaign?

'Homeland' returns with special twists

Showtime drama's creators have to manage the fallout from the explosion in last season's finale.

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 .

PHOTOS Outrageous X-rays show the zaniest things pets have eaten

The results of a veterinary X-ray competition are in...

PHOTOS Global Citizen Concert: Stars and dignitaries unite to end poverty

See the stars come alive in Central Park...

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.

PHOTOS: Images from around the world

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

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.

Keeping score with 'Breaking Bad'

As the show ends, here's a quick scorecard and starting lineup.

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.

photos Looks like Nicki forgot a button on her jacket!

We've rounded up the hottest, cutest, funniest and just plain wackiest celebrity Twitpics.

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.

Athletes Among Us photo series

Photographer Jordan Matter captures professional athletes going about their daily chores in their own sporty style in a photo series called "Athletes Among Us."

Celebrities over 40

These stars make 40 (and even 60!) look like the new 20. Check out who's been drinking from Hollywood's fountain of youth.

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'.

Most shocking moments on TV

The most shocking moments on scripted television, from the 'Games of Thrones' 'Red Wedding' episode to Maude's abortion.

Stars on set

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

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.

Reality TV's sexiest beach bodies

Reality TV is the ultimate guilty pleasure ... that is, except for ogling celebrity beach bods. Thus, we bring the two together for your viewing pleasure ...

Kim Kardashian's style makeover

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

Celebrities going braless

No bra, no problem! Check out which celebs we spotted going bra-free while out on the town.

Fall fashion guide 2013: Oxfords

You'll really go places in laces this season. Check out the Daily News' picks for best fall oxfords ...

'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 …

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of September 23

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

Total transformation

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.

Worst celebrity feuds

Check out some of Hollywood's meanest heavyweights that won't give up a fight.

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

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

Best celebrity Twitter photos

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

Incredible celebrity engagement rings

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

Hollywood moms before and after baby

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

Most delightful baby animals

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

Hollywood hair chameleons

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

Stars who wear sheer clothing

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

Carey Lowell and Richard Gere split after 11 years of marriage

Breaking up is hard to do, even if you're rich and famous. See the latest star couples to join the celebrity broken hearts club.

When bad tattoos happen to Hollywood stars

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

Star spawn: Fame runs in the family

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

Sports

Selig promotes Manfred to COO of MLB

As expected, baseball commissioner Bud Selig began the formal transition process Monday in preparation for his retirement after next year by appointing Rob Manfred as the new chief operating officer of Major League Baseball.

Huskies fire football coach Pasqualoni

Connecticut football coach Paul Pasqualoni has been fired with the team off to an 0-4 start. Athletic director Warde Manuel made the announcement Monday, two days after the Huskies lost 41-12 at Buffalo. This was Pasqualoni’s third season with the team.

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.

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