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'DISGUSTING FOR THE U.S.': After fighting way into shuttered WWII memorial hero vets focus their rage on bumbling D.C. pols

Busloads of elderly Honor Flight veterans who had flown in specifically to visit the World War II Memorial didn't let a little thing like the government shutdown stop them. read full story »

CAGED BEASTS: Cops arrest 1 of the bikers who sparked the hell-on-wheels mob attack on SUV driver while another just surrenders

Cops arrested one biker they say sparked a hell-on-wheels ordeal that ended with a mob of angry motorcyclists pulling a man from his SUV before beating and slashing him in front of his wife and 2-year-old child in upper Manhattan, and another motorcyclist turned himself in Tuesday.

Ted Cruz's dad manages to outshine his son, calling Obama a Muslim and warning of Obamacare 'suicide counseling'

Rafael Cruz, father of the Texan Senator, rattled off accusations against Obama, including the claim the President has pledged to "side with the Muslims." "It is time we stop being politically correct!"

Jacksonville airport reopens after evacuation over suspicious packages

Police found two suspicious packages, one of which was deemed 'destructive' and had to deactivated by a bomb squad.

EXCLUSIVE Whiny mob rat gets break for role in S.I. jeweler murder

A mob rat sulking over the nine-year sentence he received for his role in the murder of a Staten Island jeweler got some time shaved off his term.

Lupica: A-Rod a victim? Now isn't that rich!

“No justice, no peace” for Alex Rodriguez? Really? Up until now, you probably thought he was just another rich, self-absorbed athlete trying to hold on to his money and what is left of his prime. But looking at the demonstrators on Park Ave., it turns out you were wrong, we all were.

Keeping up with the kleavage: Kim lets it all hang out in Paris

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls Iran’s president a ‘wolf’ not to be trusted

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — scoffing at Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s recent overture to the West — called him “a wolf in sheep’s clothing” Tuesday at the UN General Assembly. Netanyahu charged that Rouhani had embarked on a “charm offensive,” using veiled promises suggesting he would reopen a dialogue about Iran’s nuclear program to get the West to lift crippling sanctions.

‘I didn’t feel human’: Elizabeth Smart speaks out about her 2002 abduction ordeal

Onetime kidnap victim Elizabeth Smart has broken her silence about the hell she lived through a decade ago when she was kidnapped from her Utah bedroom and held captive by a homeless street preacher.

Louisiana church shooter thought wife was having affair with pastor, police say

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso revealed that Woodrow Karey's wife had filed a rape complaint against Tabernacle of Praise Worship Center pastor Ronald Harris just two days before the slaying.

New 1,550-foot tower will be the tallest building in city — other than 1 World Trade Center which boasts a 400-foot spire

It was a big day for big buildings on 57th St. On Tuesday, New Yorkers got their first look at 215 W. 57th St., a 1,550-foot condo tower in the works just off Broadway. It would be the tallest building in the city, not counting the 1,776-foot 1 World Trade Center.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CLOSES FOR BUSINESS THE WAR GOES ON: No end in sight for government shutdown as Obama blasts Republicans' 'ideological crusade'

Congress hung "Closed" signs on a big swath of the government Tuesday and sent home 800,000 workers in what President Barack Obama labeled an "ideological crusade" by the GOP. On Capitol Hill, Democrats and Republicans traded blame for the first partial government shutdown in nearly two decades.

'We wish we could swim across to the island': Tourists left baffled after Lady Liberty turns away your tired, your hungry, you sightseers due to shutdown

Scores of tourists who traipsed out to Battery Park hoping the see Lady Liberty up close had their dreams dashed after discovering that all federal parks are closed thanks to the clowns in Congress.

Gonzalez: Obamacare crippled by computer bugs on a forgettable day 1

‘At my age, it’s stupid not to have health insurance,” said John Batteiger, 54, who lost his employer coverage in May after moving here from San Francisco. Batteiger, a freelance writer, can’t afford the $800-to $900-a-month cost of COBRA insurance, which is why he was eager to sign up for Obamacare Tuesday through the new state insurance exchange.

opinion WHY SHUTDOWN IS BOEHNER'S FAULT: The House Speaker is not serving America's interests — just the demands of his party's most rabid partisans

Marshall: The government of the United States of America is closed for business today, courtesy of the Republican Party. It’s a national embarrassment, like a scene from the Marx Brothers’ classic 1933 satire “Duck Soup,” only without the anarchic humor. Hail Freedonia!

Warren: Even veteran lobbyists and former congressmen are clueless about what to do about the mess in Congress

Well-connected Republican lobbyists and former congressmen said Tuesday they weren’t sure what to tell House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) about resolving the GOP civil war he now presides over.

'The American people are a lot better than this': Obama blasts House GOP as shutdown takes effect

As the massive federal machinery started shutting, President Obama on Tuesday derided Republicans for holding the government "hostage" in an effort to block health insurance for "folks who don't have it."

Twitter flirts flock to social media with hundreds of shutdown-themed pickup lines

While the shutdown has already impacted dozens of government-provided services, at least one thing hasn’t been affected: the collective libido of the Twittersphere.

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor posts photo of GOP ‘ready’ to negotiate

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and House Republicans sat at a half-empty conference table Tuesday, to send a message to Senate Democrats that they are ready to talk.

WASHINGTON IS CLOSED: Government shutdown begins as bitter standoff over Obamacare continues – SEE HOW IT WILL AFFECT YOU

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

Obamacare open enrollment hits a snag as Obama administration blames House GOP

In a message posted on its Twitter account, the White House praised Obamacare, which begins open enrollment, but admitted technical difficulties due to the government shutdown.

'He came in like a wrecking ball': Boehner crashes Miley's hit

Staten Island’s Grimm joins ‘lockstep’ Tea vote

Rep. Michael Grimm voted with the Tea Party for a bill that pushed the federal government toward shutdown, a move Democrats hope to hang around his neck in his 2014 reelection bid. As the House voted repeatedly Monday to attach an Obamacare delay to government funding bills, Grimm (R-Staten Island) and other Republicans from moderate districts, clearly uneasy, voted with their party leaders — but blasted Tea Party conservatives for forcing the showdown.

BEFORE SHUTDOWN, DEMS PARTY DOWN: Hillary Clinton celebrates with Democratic pals as she hosts fundraiser on eve of stoppage

Hillary Clinton didn't let the government shutdown get in the way of a good party Monday night, inviting darlings of the Democratic Party to her swanky D.C. digs for a fundraiser for Terry McAuliffe. Swarms of beltway insiders flocked to Clinton's home in support of the longtime loyalist as he runs for Virginia governor against GOP's Ken Cuccinelli.

Latest government shutdown victim: NHTSA won't announce new car recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which monitors vehicle safety standards, as announced it won't be updating its recalls, citing lack of funds due to the government shutdown.

Obamacare overwhelmed the servers and crippled the system on day 1

ALBANY — The Tea Party couldn’t shut down Obamacare — but Web servers did. President Obama’s new health care system got off to a rocky start Tuesday as a flood of Web traffic jammed servers and crashed websites in many states, leaving countless insurance seekers out in the cold.

PHOTOS: See the activities you WON'T be able to do now that the gov't has shut down — thanks to Congressional party poopers

Click here to see what you won’t be able to do while the government shutdown is on.

Let's SwitchPitch: Daily News, along with 12 other big companies, invites start-ups to innovate its unique digital brand

Thirteen big companies — including the Daily News — offered pitches asking smaller enterprises to help them meet their own unique needs; more than 200 start-ups were there for the challenge.

EXCLUSIVE: Britney getting 'stage' fright over Sin City shows

Pennsylvania woman accused of killing boyfriend by running him over with minivan

Esther Brubaker, 36, was charged with homicide by vehicle and causing an accidents involving a death, according to court records.

SOLE SURVIVOR: Colo. teen says hero dad gave his life to save her from rockslide that killed her entire family

A 13-year-old girl survived a deadly rockslide in Colorado when her dad used his body to shield her from tumbling boulders, authorities said.

A-Rod tells panel he was duped into taking steroids: source

According to a source with knowledge of Rodriguez’s ongoing arbitration hearings, the embattled Yankee and his lawyers have presented a case based partly on the idea that Rodriguez believed the substances he procured from the Biogenesis anti-aging clinic were innocent legal supplements.

EXCLUSIVE Brooklyn pipe attacker eyed in midtown brick beating

A suspect busted Tuesday in a vicious pipe attack at a Brooklyn subway station may also be responsible for brutally beating a man with a brick in midtown, police sources said.

Scissors-wielding lunatic stabs one, slashes four others, including 2-year-old walking with his dad, in random rampage in NYC park

Cops said a Good Samaritan at the bloody scene helped cops take the deranged suspect into custody. The attacks occurred in Riverside Park in Manhattan.

Bang With Friends settles lawsuit with game maker Zynga, agrees to rebrand

San Francisco-based Zynga Inc. settled a trademark lawsuit it had brought against the maker of the casual sex app “Bang With Friends” on Tuesday.

Penthouse founder Bob Guccione's erotic art collection locked in legal battle

Penthouse founder Bob Guccione’s erotic art collection lives on after him — and is the subject of a new legal tussle.

exclusive Brooklyn man charged with selling guns, including assault weapons, out of home on prime brownstone block: authorities

Hannibal Smith, 29, had previously obtained a limited Federal Firearms License, which allows him to sell gun parts, like triggers or magazine attachments, outside the city.

EXCLUSIVE BRAKING BAD: MTA cracks down on cell users and red-light runners by pulling them off the road and taking their keys

The MTA has been cracking down hard on its own drivers — ordering dozens caught using cellphones or running red lights to pull over and immediately turn in their keys.

EXCLUSIVE WHAT A WASTE! Despite 3.2 million tons of commercial trash piling up in city only 40% is recycled or composted

A report by the Alliance for a Greater New York also found that the city's 2,000-plus garbage collectors often have routes that crisscross each other. The report suggests reducing the number of trash-collecting companies and improving environmental standards.

IT'S OFFICIAL: Letitia James wins Democratic runoff for public advocate

Letitia James trounced Daniel Squadron in the Democratic primary runoff for public advocate Tuesday night — a victory that guarantees she will become the first black woman to hold citywide office.

Made in NY Media Center opens in Brooklyn as a low-cost startup space

Mayor Bloomberg cut the ribbon on the DUMBO center, which features 20,000 square feet of workspace and musician Questlove as the first 'artist in residence.' Bloomberg says the initiatives will help fuel the tech and media industries in New York City.

Inmate convicted of killing stripper and college student executed in Florida

Marshall Lee Gore, 49, died at 6:12 p.m. Tuesday at the Florida State prison, 12 minutes after the fatal cocktail of barbituates, paralytics, and potassium.

Baltimore Ravens' Terrell Suggs blames NFL commish for Super Bowl blackout

In the search for someone to blame for last season's Super Bowl blackout, Terrell Suggs is shining a spotlight on Roger Goodell.

OPEN FOR DEBATE: Jordan says in his prime he could take LeBron 1-on-1, but which player would he lose to?

In a video promoting the NBA 2K14 video game that is being released today, Jordan said there’s a long list of players he would’ve liked to have played one-on-one.

MTA will offer New Haven commuters credit after epic power failure

Metro-North commuters affected by the power problems and reduced service on the New Haven Line will be able to get credit towards future trips, officials said.

FIT & SEXY! Kate starts athletic apparel line

Chinese zoo launches 'tug-of-war' game where visitors compete against tigers

A Chinese zoo is under fire for letting visitors play tug-of-war with a tiger over a live chicken stuffed inside a bag.

Sicko who raped elderly bird watcher in New York's Central Park pleads guilty, faces 30 years in prison

David Mitchell copped to rape, robbery as a sexually-motivated felony and weapons possession for an unrelated knife incident, and is expected to get 30 years in prison when he's sentenced Oct. 16.

'Natural disasters don’t discriminate... but apparently Republican members from Colorado do': GOPers vote for assistance for their own state despite fighting to deny aid after Hurricane Sandy

Members of Congress who fought to deny federal aid to New York and New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy have quietly voted for emergency assistance to help disaster victims in their own state.

GOOD MORNING STARSHINE, APPLE SAYS HELLO: Tech giant's ready to break ground for new mothership headquarters

Apple Inc. gave Cupertino one last friendly nudge on Tuesday ahead of a vote over whether the company can begin construction there on its futuristic new headquarters once championed by Jobs.

JLaw, Hemsworth snuggle on set of 'Mockingjay'

Hispanics Across America president taken to the hospital after scuffle with security at protest over MLB's 211-game suspension of A-Rod

The president of Hispanics Across America was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center Tuesday morning after an altercation with a security person outside the offices of Major League Baseball.

Would-be rapist gets nasty bump on head after victim WHACKS him on head with frying pan

A knife-wielding attacker who tried to rape a woman in her hotel room ended up dialing 911 for himself after she smashed him in the face with a pan, police said. Frank Harrison was seen sporting a nasty bump for his mug-shot after his alleged victim battered him repeatedly with the pan.

‘Diana’ poster near location of Paris crash site is taken down after sparking backlash against Naomi Watts movie

A large poster for the new "Diana" biopic has sparked outrage over its placement in Paris just steps from where the beloved British icon died in a harrowing car crash.

Flashing brake lights expose stripper's rendezvous with john in his car

Kristina Averbach was booked on $750 bail after she allegedly accepted $50 from a man for oral sex.

Pennsylvania woman who led police on dramatic high-speed chase after stealing cop cars with fiancé sentenced to 3 to 8 years

The 24-year-old, who admitted to being high on cocaine and heroin for three days before her dramatic joyride with partner Blake Bills, 24, was also ordered to seven years' probation.

THREE TIMES THE JOY: Rare identical triplets born to UK couple

A couple have beaten odds of 200 MILLION to one giving birth to a set of IDENTICAL triplets. Bouncing baby girls Ffion, Maddison and Paige are now home for the first time after spending six weeks in intensive care.

ALARMING REPORT: NYPD cancer rate soaring post-9/11 as over 500 officers have been diagnosed with the deadly disease

The cancer rate for cops has jumped fivefold in the decade since the World Trade Center’s twin towers collapsed, an NYPD study shows.

Hobby Lobby accused of anti-Semitism over lack of menorahs, Chanukah decorations

Hobby Lobby, the Oklahoma-based arts and crafts company founded by Christian evangelical David Green, stands accused of anti-Semitism because its stores do not carry Jewish holiday decorations.

Florida mom faces child neglect charges after children, aged 1 and 2, found dirty, alone with marijuana: police

Tonya Masotas, 28, the mother of the children, ages 1 and 2, tearfully denied ever abusing her kids while claiming the marijuana wasn't hers and there was a babysitter in charge.

see it Skydiver captures incredible photo of rocket blasting off toward space

The Delta II rocket, carrying a satellite into space from an Air Force base in California, was snapped by Staff Sgt. Eric Thompson while he plummeted to Earth.

FOR THE LOVE OF DOG: The heartwarming moment labrador pup befriends little boy with Down syndrome — WATCH THE VIDEO

Himalaya, a gentle giant compared to little Hernan, approached the boy outside his home in La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The pup belongs to Hernan's uncle, his mom, Ana, explained on YouTube.

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: The moment a woman was forcibly strip-searched and thrown in a cell while naked after DUI arrest

Video capturing 33-year-old Dana Holmes' arrest in May shows her first being searched upright by a female officer in LaSalle County, Ill., before violently pulled to the ground and carted off to a jail cell.

Tea Party-backed Rep. Mark Meadows put government on road to shutdown

Calls by conservatives to deny funding of Obamacare through routine spending bills languished until little-known Rep. Mark Meadows penned a letter urging House GOP leaders to do just that.

NASA to launch first 3-D printer into space

The toaster-sized printers would serve as a flying factory of infinite designs, creating objects by extruding layer upon layer of plastic from long strands coiled around large spools. NASA expects to launch the first by the fall of 2014.

Mom, 24, shot and killed by stray bullet in broad daylight in Brooklyn

A 24-year-old mother was killed in broad daylight Tuesday when she was hit in the chest by an apparent stray bullet outside a Brooklyn housing development, cop sources said.

Hamill: Mets fanatic, 15, who can't play sports due to dangerous brain disorder, gets thrill of a lifetime at Mike Piazza's Mets Hall of Fame induction

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.

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.

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.

Justin Bieber carried up Great Wall of China by bodyguards

Ex-boyfriend accused of killing Brooklyn woman after sending her kids out to get food left brain-dead after suffering stroke

Eric McCormick — accused of shooting Sellis Gonzalez on Sept. 18 — is being dealt with by a higher power, his victim’s family said.

Man shoots his daughter's boyfriend in heart with arrow, then stuffs headless, handless body in barrel: cops

A body with no head and no hands was found stuffed in a drum in northwest Pennsylvania, and cops said the man's girlfriend's father is responsible for the slaying.

Autos

Mercedes-Benz 'Gullwing' coupe takes flight for a New York City test drive

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT coupe could be the best supercar on the planet.

Latest government shutdown victim: NHTSA won't announce car recalls

With the government shutdown in full swing, it seems the impact will stretch as far as vehicle safety.

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Sports

BUC YEAH! Former NY players Martin, Byrd power Pirates past Reds in wild-card game

Former Yankee catcher Russell Martin and ex-Met outfielder Marlon Byrd blasted solo home runs one batter apart Tuesday night and powered the Pirates in Pittsburgh’s first postseason game in 21 years.

Defending champ Blackhawks defeat Caps in opener

The Chicago Blackhawks watched as their championship banner rose to the rafters at the United Center. They took another look at the Stanley Cup, and soaked in the applause from the sellout crowd.

MLB Power Rankings: Red Sox head into October as team to beat

Now that Game 163 is in the books and we have our 10 true postseason teams, we are transitioning to our playoff version of MLB Power Rankings. Fewer bits of analysis and hilarious jokes, yes, but at least these teams aren't already on the golf course/at the hunting lodge/lounging on a beach, etc.

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.

NFL Power Rankings: At quarter pole, Broncos are mile high

Five teams remain unbeaten through the first month of the season, but after another display of Peyton Manning brilliance, the Broncos continue to separate themselves as the top team in the Daily News power rankings.

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FIVE STARS for 'Gravity' and Sandra Bullock: Space thriller earns highest marks from The News

If our exploration of space emerged from imagination, science and the spark of inspiration, the extraordinary “Gravity” uses those same tools to craft a movie that might correctly be called a thrill ride with a brain.

WHEN MARTIAL ARTS MEETS THE MORNING JOG: How athletes are now embracing Chi Running for efficient, injury-free runs

With the New York City Marathon fast approaching, some athletes are turning to Chi Running, a technique influenced by the principals of t'ai chi ch'uan — a slow, meditative martial art that purports to balance the body and work with gravity for injury-free, more efficient runs.

Chrissy Teigen goes bra-less in NYC

'That was amazing': Ohio State football players perform touching tribute and line up to give hugs to local sports legend after daughter's death in car crash — SEE IT

A sports reporter in Columbus, Ohio, received a touching tribute from the Ohio State football team on his first weekend back to work after his daughter died in a car crash.

wow! Chinese boy, 2, 'gives birth' after doctors remove parasitic twin with fully formed spine and limbs from his stomach

Xiao Feng was reportedly taken to hospital after his parents noticed his severely swollen belly and his struggle to breathe.

George Will jumping from ABC News to the Fox News Channel

Will, who also writes a newspaper column and won a Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 1977, will contribute to several Fox News shows, including "Special Report with Bret Baier" and "Sunday Morning With Chris Wallace."

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.

WHAT A JERK: Ambush marketer steals marathoner’s record-breaking moment of triumph by crossing finish line while wearing T-shirt promoting an escort service

A Kenyan runner broke a world record at the 40th Berlin Marathon Sunday, but did not break the tape. Some fool — decked out in running clothes and a race number -- tarnished winner Wilson Kipsang's moment of glory by hopping into the street and crossing the finish line first.

Demise of the Yankees: Star-strapped farm system no help for aging Bombers

As the injuries piled up throughout this past season, the Yankees found themselves looking just about everywhere in an effort to plug the holes. Everywhere but their own farm system.

ZIPPING DOWN THE AISLE: Bride and groom arrive at wedding in style via zip-line

Be upstanding for the slide and groom! These North Carolina newlyweds arrived at their wedding in style — by zip-lining their way to the altar.

'THEY'RE GOING TO BE FORCED OFF THE ISLAND': Slave descendants in coastal Georgia fight soaring property tax hikes that threaten to run them from ancestral homes

Residents of one of the few remaining Gullah-Geechee communities on the Southeast coast opened new appeals Monday against soaring property values that brought them big tax hikes, fearful they could be forced off lands their families have owned since their ancestors were freed from slavery.

'He was drunk pretty much every day': NYC mayoral candidate 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.

MAN DOWN! MAN DOWN! Marching band members tumble over like dominoes after tuba player trips over his own feet in hilarious viral vid

They went down like a stack of dominoes. An unlucky Texas high school marching band has shot to fame after their incredible pile-up was caught on camera. Six poor sousaphone players from Lake Travis High in Austin ended up in a heap of brass instruments on the ground during the half-time show.

Bye George! Stacy Keibler spotted in 'city of love' with new beau

THE DAILY NEWS GUIDE TO THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT IT'S TIME TO 'ACT' TO YOUR HEALTH! What Obamacare launch means to individuals 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.

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.

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NHL Preview: Will the Blackhawks repeat? Can Henrik Lundqvist lead the Rangers to the promised land? And what on earth are the Red Wings doing in the East?

Marc Staal will face brothers Eric and Jordan and the Carolina Hurricanes four times this season, battling head-to-head for a playoff spot in the newly formed Metropolitan Division, in just one intriguing subplot created by the wave of change across hockey’s landscape to begin a new, 10-year collective bargaining agreement.

'There’s nothing on the planet like it': Local duo seeking new visions for World’s Fair relic in Flushing Meadows

Two twentysomethings are obsessed with a fading relic of the ’60s: the deteriorating New York State Pavilion from the World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Did she get hitched? Angelina sports new band on ring finger

DO GOOD — LOOK GOOD: Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off with products that donate proceeds to the cause

Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with these products that donate proceeds to the cause.

Copper caper leads to blackout, explosion that injures five on UC Berkeley campus

A power outage and explosion at the University of California Berkeley may have roots in stolen copper. The electricity failed across campus on Monday afternoon, triggering a blast and then a fire in an underground steam tunnel.

3-year-old boy who was shot in the face during mass shooting at Chicago basketball court is smiling and singing again – but he'll still need more surgeries until he's 13

Little Deonta Howard didn't let a bandage covering his upper lip hide his smile as he grasped a microphone in his mother's arms to speak out during a rally against gun violence in his hometown Monday.

'It's definitely worth every pair of hiking boots that I have melted': Fearless photographer risks death to capture up-close pictures of molten lava in Hawaii

Meet the photographer who risks death standing just an INCH from molten lava flows - even though he's color blind.

Editors' Picks

Helen Fielding returns with 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy'

Mark Darcy died a hero’s death. And Bridget Jones sleeps alone again in “Mad About the Boy,” the first BJ book from author Helen Fielding in 14 years. More shockers: She’s 51 and the mother of two small children. And fat.

Gia Allemand's boyfriend breaks silence on her suicide

"It's hard, it's still so hard. We both miss her terribly. We talk all the time, almost daily," Allemand's mom Donna Micheletti.

Bye George! Stacy Keibler spotted in 'city of love' with new beau

Stacy Keibler has a new man. The 33-year-old blond bombshell parted ways from Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney back in July, and now is reportedly dating 38-year-old businessman Jared Pobre.

Bradley Cooper cools off with new flame and model Suki Waterhouse

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.

Kasems' last stand: Family of iconic DJ feuding as kids protest stepmom

After months of radio silence from Top 40 king Casey Kasem, a family fight is causing waves outside his Los Angeles mansion.

PHOTOS Congressional party poopers

Click here to see what you won’t be able to do while the government shutdown is on.

REVIEW 'Welcome to the Family'

“Welcome to the Family,” a culture-clash sitcom that plays nicely with stereotypes, could be a sleeper hit.

From 'Gossip Girl' to assassin's wife

Lee Harvey Oswald wishes his wife looked like Michelle Trachtenberg, who plays her in “Killing Kennedy.”

Anthony Bourdain admits error in insulting Frito pie

Jabs dished out by the food critic on CNN's "Parts Unknown" had stirred up outrage in New Mexico.

Lady Gaga to headline YouTube Music Awards

YouTube is launching its own music awards and Lady Gaga will perform at the first-time event.

Drake hits No. 1 on Billboard chart

His “Nothing Was The Same” earned about the same first-week sales as his last CD, 2011’s “Take Care.”

PHOTOS Athletes among us

These titans of sport stand out in the real world and make everyday activities look easy.

Sky-high suites

JetBlue has previewed new lie-flat beds for 'mint'-class fliers that will debut on planes next year.

Jodie Foster dating Ellen DeGeneres’ ex?

The 50-year-old actress is reportedly dating photographer Alexandra Hedison.

Kaley Cuoco breaks down as sis wows judges on 'The Voice'

Briana Cuoco impressed the judges in the singing competition.

Flashy smokers can now roll with gold

Shine 24K Gold Rolling Papers are just what their name suggests — rolling paper covered with edible gold.

PHOTOS New couple alert! Is Kate with Maks?

The Sports Illustrated cover girl was spotted holding hands with 'DWTS' heartthrow Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

Philip Roth presented with France's highest award

French foreign minister presented the author with the insignia of Commander of the Legion of Honor.

Bringing a taste of the Big Easy to the Big Apple

A Top Chef food truck was dishing out New Orleans specialties throughout the NYC.

PHOTOS Rose Byrne steps out without make-up

Check out the "Bridesmaids" star and other celebs who have gone barefaced in public.

Oops! Where is Miranda Kerr's bra?

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

Koreans take their Spam seriously

Spam is a luxury in South Korea, where it is given as a gift during Korea's annual Thanksgiving holiday.

Striking a blow for women

Sherilyn Lim is hoping her fast hands and feet can strike a victory for Asian women as she steps into the ring.

Anderson Cooper stalking suspect's torment

Mentally ill man accused of stalking talk host and his boyfriend is complaining of jailhouse threats.

Pop star Anastacia reveals double mastectomy

Pop star Anastacia underwent a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

SEE IT 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' trailer

Bilbo Baggins and his crew are back in the second installment in Peter Jackson's trilogy.

New Bubble Football puts soccer players inside inflatable suits

The new game brings a whole new meaning to ball control.

Miley Cyrus laughs at rumors of pregnancy

Calm down everyone. Miley Cyrus IS NOT pregnant.

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

Miley Cyrus might not have spun off the rails. She might know exactly what she is doing.

Richelle Mead dishes on ‘Vampire Academy’ film

Page Views talked to Mead about watching her work go from page to film and that other vampire franchise.

Baby joy for Mark-Paul Gosselaar

The "Saved by the Bell" star welcomed his first child with wife Catriona McGinn, and his third overall.

Jay Z talks wooing Beyoncé; says Blue Ivy is his 'biggest fan’

Jay Z is a family man and daughter Blue Ivy is his biggest fan.

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

Is his character, master criminal "Red" Reddington, the father of FBI analyst Elizabeth Keen?

Lady Gaga, Eminem, Arcade Fire to perform at YouTube Music Awards

The awards will be presented at Pier 36 in New York City and will stream live online.

‘Raging Bull’s’ copyright case brought to Supreme Court by writer's daughter

The daughter of the man who wrote "Raging Bull" is hoping the Supreme Court will give her a final second TKO against a movie studio.

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

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Designer Karl Lagerfeld conjured up a vast modern art gallery full of Chanel-inspired works as the backdrop to his latest collection.

Lancôme signs Lily Collins

The cosmetics brand announced the British actress and model as the latest face representing its makeup collections.

A stylish alternative to Google Glass?

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

Bill Nye is treading dangerous ground with a torn knee ligament.

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?

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

Even Naomi Campbell can lose her cool on the catwalk.

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

Sources says former child star moved to The Canyon, a secluded private ranch

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.

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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.

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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

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Ballerina brain could hold secret to treating chronic dizziness

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

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PHOTOS Catherine Zeta-Jones flys solo on red carpet

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Arsenal makes quick work of Napoli in Champions League

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