MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

ALL REVVED UP: Supporters line up 100 motorcycles outside St. Luke's Hospital during candlelight vigil for one of the hell-on-wheels riders involved in the brutal attack on SUV driver

Christopher Cruz was arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court for charges stemming from an accident that sparked a wild chase before a man was pummeled in Washington Heights. read full story »

PRATFALL BY THE D.C. STOOGES: Shutdown impasse continues as Congress-Obama summit goes absolutely nowhere

President Obama and leaders of Congress met face-to-face Wednesday for the first time since the government shutdown began — but they made no progress toward ending the deadlock that has forced 800,000 federal workers off the job and disrupted services from coast to coast.

'I do not want to be ... a monster': Belgian transsexual dies by euthanasia after he was 'disgusted' by sex change operation

Nathan Verhelst, 44, who was born a woman named Nancy, chose to end his life with the assistance of a doctor, citing "unbearable psychological suffering."

EXCLUSIVE Gov. Cuomo's anti-corruption panel won't probe his party

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s anti-corruption commission killed a subpoena to the state Democratic Party that he controls, the Daily News has learned.

'One of the most visionary storytellers of our time': Tom Clancy dead at 66 – known for more than 25 thrillers like 'The Hunt for Red October,' 'Patriot Games'

Tom Clancy, the best-selling author whose rollicking espionage thrillers set the bar for military accuracy, died Tuesday night, the Daily News has confirmed.

Will spies change sides? Intelligence Director says shutdown 'seriously damages' U.S. national security

James Clapper, in remarks before the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the government shutdown is a 'dreamland for foreign intelligence' to recruit financially strained U.S. intelligence employees.

Rihanna to haters: 'I'm not gonna ever crash'

HIGH ANXIETY: Controversy erupts over bus billboards promoting marijuana as safer than alcohol

An advertising blitz promoting pot as “less harmful” than alcohol went up on buses and bus shelters in Maine’s largest city Wednesday, angering anti-drug crusaders.

Obamacare websites remain swamped with health insurance seekers

Obamacare limped along Wednesday as officials in New York and around the U.S. struggled to deal with a flood of Web traffic by people seeking information.

Hamill: Sportscaster Russ Salzberg celebrates 25th year on air with gutsy gusto — and he's a Brooklyn boy who's never forgotten his roots

Russ Salzberg celebrates his 25th year on air Thursday as the gutsiest sportscaster in New York.

Feds bust shadowy digital buccaneer 'Dread Pirate Roberts' for running underground drug website known as 'the eBay of the drug trade'

The feds have busted "Dread Pirate Roberts," a shadowy digital buccaneer who allegedly owns and operates an underground website for drug dealers and hackers.

Grandpa Bubba? Chelsea hopes to make 2014 'Year of the Baby'

Chelsea Clinton has baby fever. The former First Daughter revealed in an interview with Glamour magazine published Wednesday that she and husband, Marc Mezvinsky, are looking to start a family within the next year.

Joe Lhota TV ad: I’m like a Democrat, but better

In his new ad, Republican mayoral hopeful Lhota paints himself as a candidate with some of the same values as his Democratic rival de Blasio. The difference, the ad declares, is that Lhota wants to cut wasteful spending instead of raising taxes.

Southwest fires pilot whose nosedive landing at LaGuardia Airport injured 16

The pilot of a Southwest Airlines flight that landed nose first at LaGuardia Airport this summer, injuring 16 passengers, has been fired.

Colorado mom visited by child protective services for treating son’s cancer with medical marijuana instead of chemotherapy

A Colorado Springs mom is catching heat from social services for treating her son's cancer with cannabis instead of chemotherapy. The thing is, she says, it seems to be working.

listen Not funny! 911 dispatcher laughs during Arizona emergency – 'Is your girlfriend still on fire?'

Lalo Delgado was outraged when he reported the horrific emergency and heard a dispatcher chuckle. “My car just kinda caught on fire, and my girlfriend caught on fire,” he says on the recording.

New York mom alleges boss forced her to 'show her bare breasts' and made her stand beside him while he urinated in harassment suit

A Brooklyn mom says she was forced to walk off a job she desperately needed because of her boss’ lecherous come-ons and demands — including that she accompany him to the bathroom.

EXCLUSIVE: Emile Hirsch expecting child with woman he had fling with

Man accused of slapping crying toddler on plane to plead guilty: prosecutors

Federal prosecutors say a man accused of slapping a crying toddler on a plane will plead guilty. An email from federal prosecutors did not say what charge Joe Rickey Hundley will plead guilty to during a Wednesday afternoon hearing.

NAILED IT! Minnesota carpenter survives nail gun blast to the heart: ‘I’m too ornery to die’

Eugene Rakow, 58, was working on his neighbor’s deck when the nail gun kicked back, hit him in the chest and popped a 3.5-inch spike through his sternum.

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Warren: Wall Street bosses come to White House to fight shutdown

When the lords of Wall Street came to the White House on Wednesday, they faced an uncommon political reality.The fat cats have little juice with the Tea Party.The heads of Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America were among the pinstriped all-stars who met with President Obama.

George Clooney hopes government shutdown ends soon, applauds New York Rep. Peter King

George Clooney knows the country is going through a tough time with the partial government shutdown. But the actor is optimistic that “cooler heads will prevail” and things will get back to normal.

END IT! Obama to meet with lawmakers on shutdown Wednesday afternoon

A White House official says President Barack Obama has invited congressional leaders to the White House Wednesday for a meeting on the government shutdown.

Will Staten Island GOP congressman's vote with the Tea Party come back to bite him next year?

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.

CALL IT A $HUTDOWN: Government stoppage is a moneyfest for both parties as RNC fundraises $1 million, $850,000 for DNC

The government shutdown means big money for both political parties, who boast record breaking fundraising numbers thanks to the angst over the government shutdown.

Making sure government workers won't go hungry: D.C. businesses offering discounts and freebies to furloughed workers

A growing number of community businesses in the Washington area are offering promotions to provide furloughed federal employees with complementary products and services.

Desperate search for missing Idaho hiker hampered due to shutdown

Jo Elliott-Blakeslee who's been missing for nearly two weeks in Idaho's Moon National Monument is now not just a victim of below freezing temperatures but the federal furlough as well.

Ku Klux Klan rally at national military park cancelled due to government shutdown

Maybe the consequences of the federal government shutdown aren’t all terrible after all, as a Ku Klux Klan rally scheduled to take place over the weekend at the Gettysburg National Military Park was canceled.

David Mimran hit for $7M debt to ex-wife Lucy

A billionaire's son left behind a lot more than a messy apartment when he took off from the US. David Mimran — who's getting sued along with his Sports Illustrated swimsuit model wife Julie Ordon for trashing a West Village loft — also left behind a $7 million debt to his ex-wife, court papers show.

Victims of World Trade Center toxic dust face deadline for registering with $2.8 billion Victims Compensation Fund

Everyone who may qualify — even those in doubt — is encouraged to join the more than 40,000 people who have already registered.

Desmond's Steakhouse owner charged for not paying $100,000 to employees

The owner of the popular Manhattan steakhouse was arrested Wednesday and charged with shortchanging his workers to the tune of $100,000, the attorney general said.

see it British man squirts tea through hole in chin

Gary Hake was caught on camera spurting the hot drink through a tiny gap in his face which had re-opened after being hit during a game.

Texas using custom-made drug to execute criminals

Texas prison officials disclosed Wednesday that they are using a compounding pharmacy to obtain the drug used during executions.

Doctors cure 3-year-old boy of premature puberty after complex brain surgery

A 3-year-old boy in India who started getting acne and a deeper voice when he was just 1-1/2 has been cured of premature puberty thanks to a complex brain surgery.

Microsoft investors push for Gates to step down from chairmanship: report

Three of the top 20 investors in Microsoft Corp are lobbying the board to press for Bill Gates to step down as chairman of the software company he co-founded 38 years ago, according to people familiar with matter.

Mean? I'm a nice girl! Chabert strips down to her Lacey undies

Gov. Cuomo tax cut commission could clash with Bill de Blasio's plan to raise hikes if elected mayor

Gov. Cuomo’s new tax cut commission could spell trouble for fellow Democrat Bill de Blasio, who wants to raise taxes if elected mayor.

O Man-ada? Canadian women lead effort to make national anthem gender neutral

A group of Canadian women is working to make the country’s patriotic ballad, “O Canada,” gender-neutral by changing a mention of “sons” to “all of us.”

Autumn Pasquale’s dad files lawsuit against her killer’s parents: If you raise a murderer, you’re going to pay

Grieving dad Anthony Pasquale has filed a civil lawsuit against Anita Saunders and Alonzo Robinson, the parents of convicted murderer Justin Robinson, claiming they should have done a better job raising their son.

Gwyneth leaves the blouse at home as she takes a stroll

Man arrested at Florida airport claimed to have bomb: authorities

Authorities said a man arrested at Jacksonville International Airport told security screeners he had a bomb in his backpack but they only found a luggage scale with a microchip inside.

see it Shocking surveillance footage shows three crooks robbing bicyclist knocked unconscious after a fall

The unidentified 25-year-old had his bike, wallet and other valuables snatched by the trio, who didn't bother to see if the man all right or even contact emergency services. He remains in intensive care.

California governor signs bill outlawing 'revenge porn' with threat of jail time

It is now a misdemeanor in the state of California to post identifiable nude pictures of someone else online without permission with the intent to cause emotional distress or humiliation.

see it Astronaut crafts stuffed dinosaur for 3-year-old son

As children's toys go, it's pretty out of this world! American astronaut Karen Nyberg is in contention for the "coolest mom ever" award after she made her son a trinket from space junk.

Stray bullet kills 24-year-old Brooklyn mom in broad daylight – 'She was a hard-working mother who just got caught in crossfire from some hooligans who need to get a life'

Cops are hunting for the 21-year-old gunman they believe allegedly fired the stray bullet that killed Nicoleia Taylor outside a Brooklyn housing development.

Two men set 12-year-old boy set on fire in India after dispute over kite string: police

Vidhu Jain, 12, was allegedly set on fire by the pair in the town of Malerkotla days after he'd been involved in a confrontation with them in front of his father's kite shop.

Man named Fudge busted stealing cash, ice cream from parlor

An Iowa City man ironically named Fudge was busted stealing cakes, cash and ice cream from a Cold Stone Creamery store, police said. Conor Fudge, 25, allegedly broke into the Dubuque Street branch — where he was actually an employee until Aug. 27. — with an unauthorized key after hours on Sept. 11.

see it London Zoo welcomes tiny new tiger cub

A hidden cub cam has caught the moment a tiny tiger was born at London Zoo. The cute critter arrived in the world on the evening of Sunday, Sept. 22.

California high school's pool causes polo team to suffer hair loss and skin irritation

Water polo players at Berkeley High School's baths were shocked to leave practice and find that their eyes were burning and skin was irritated.

NEW HEIGHTS IN MIDTOWN: New 1,550-foot condo building would be the tallest building in NYC if not for 1 World Trade Center's 400-foot spire

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. And it's not the only new skyscraper on the way.

Accused Long Island rapist plotted to have victim killed by hit man

A Long Island man accused of raping and sodomizing a stranger in a Stony Brook home is expected to be charged Wednesday with trying to have her rubbed out.

Wash. search resumes for missing hikers lost in remote mountain region

Search and rescue officials plan to renew their efforts to locate a man and a woman missing in separate, remote parts of southwest Washington after a helicopter rescued two other hikers from waist-deep snow.

Hillary Clinton hailed the 'queen' of the presidential pack in new poll

A new Quinnipiac poll shows Hillary Clinton as the "queen of the 2016 mountain," getting nearly six times more support among Democrats than Vice President Joe Biden in a presumed matchup.

JLaw to weight critics who called her fat: 'Go f--k yourself'

8-year-old boy suspended from Florida school for using fingers as gun during game of cops and robbers: report

An 8-year-old boy was suspended from a Florida school for using his finger to simulate a gun during a game of cops and robbers with a classmate, his family said.

Autos

Reliable Toyota Corolla has never looked better

The Corolla's sales and status as a top-seller are definitely impressive. The compact is celebrating its 45th anniversary in the United States with 10 million cars sold since its 1968 introduction. It's that sort of track record that makes it a compelling buy before factoring in a model refresh.

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Sports

Air Force-Navy will play Saturday despite shutdown

The Air Force-Navy football game will be played Saturday after receiving the approval of the Department of Defense. Naval Academy public information officer Commander John Schofield confirmed the decision Wednesday night.

Lawrence: Kidd can’t keep late hours

They roll up the sidewalks — all three of ’em — in the little downtown area three miles from Duke’s campus at around 8 o’clock at night, which makes it the perfect place for Jason Kidd to start his coaching career.

Yankees won’t allow Cubs, who fired manager Sveum, shot at Girardi

While reports surfaced that ownership in Chicago believes the Yankee skipper is someone who could inject life into the Cubs franchise, a source said the Yankees aren’t willing to even give them a chance to lure Joe Girardi from them.

Next year may be Scully’s last

Will the next season be Vin Scully’s last in the Dodgers’ broadcast booth? In a radio interview, Scully, 85, sounded as if he was leaning in that direction.

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Emmy Awards 2013: Top show moments

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Comics & Games

Hidato: Play Now! »

Ripley's: Read Now! »

Doonesbury: Read Now! »

KENKEN: Play Now! »

SEE IT: Britney works up a sweat in 'Work B—ch' vid

She's home! Tourist who lost foot in horror midtown taxi crash returns to England

Siân Green, 23, is back home in Leicester, England, five weeks after the horrific crash that severed her foot. Green recently had an emotional reunion with the plumber who saved her life on 'Dr. Oz.'

LET'S SWITCHPITCH! Daily News, along with 12 other companies, invites start-ups on the cutting-edge of technology to partner with them to create new digital projects

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.

'He had that look in his eye': Dallas cops shoot homeowner who gunned down burglar, then pointed his weapon at police

William Keith Hall didn’t want anyone on his property. The reclusive homeowner shot a burglar and then pointed the gun at cops, who shot him dead, police and witnesses said.

Colorado teen pleads guilty to kidnapping, killing 10-year-old Denver girl

A Colorado teen pleaded guilty Tuesday to kidnapping and murdering a 10-year-old girl in a case that panicked Denver-area residents last year.

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.

British man’s kids rack up $1,600 iPad game bill

An Englishman is astounded that his twins purchased roughly $1,600 of virtual pets and clothes for two iPad games in a single weekend.

'He had that look in his eye': Dallas cops shoot homeowner who gunned down burglar, then pointed his weapon at police

William Keith Hall didn’t want anyone on his property. The reclusive homeowner shot a burglar and then pointed the gun at cops, who shot him dead, police and witnesses said.

'Angola Three' inmate freed from jail after 41 years in solitary confinement

A dying member of Louisiana's "Angola Three" inmates, who spent 41 years in solitary confinement for a killing he says he didn't commit, was freed after a judge ruled that he did not get a fair trial in 1974.

BIG GAMBLE: Member of N.Y Gov. Cuomo's team probed for moonlighting as casino advocate

A member of Gov. Cuomo’s supposedly independent anti-corruption panel is now also pushing one of the governor’s key priorities — the legalization of casino gambling in the state. Patrick Barrett is among the 15 members of a new coalition filled with Cuomo allies, dubbed “NY Jobs Now,” that will be pushing a constitutional amendment to allow gambling.

Kenyan troops accused of looting mall they were suppossed to protect as store owners return

Jewelry cases smashed. Mobile phones ripped from displays. Alcohol stocks plundered. For the second time in two months, poorly paid Kenyan security forces are being accused of robbing the very property they were supposed to protect.

Princess Eugenie, Sarah Ferguson shop in NYC

Bikini-clad Chelsea Handler enjoys the surf in Hawaii

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.

Lupica: Embattled Yankees star 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.

This joke didn't go off with a bang! Pal mails fake grenade to David Petraeus' midtown office

A friend with an odd sense of humor mailed a fake grenade to David Petraeus’ office in midtown, police said Tuesday.

EXCLUSIVE Suspect in Brooklyn subway pipe attack who also beat his own grandma with a cane now 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.

Alex Rodriguez tells panel he was duped into taking steroids: source

The embattled Yankee and his lawyers have presented a case at the arbitration hearings based partly on the idea that he believed the substances he procured were innocent legal supplements.

Magic 8 Ball, Fisher-Price Little People nominated for Toy Hall of Fame

The National Toy Hall of Fame has come up with its nominees for its class of 2013.

Retro photo galleries

History of Beer in New York City

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Kate Upton spotted without makeup

Mob goon locked up again over pot, brass knuckles

Bonanno associate Richard Sinde was thrown back in jail Tuesday after prosecutors revealed he got pinched in the Bronx with a brass knuckles blade piece and marijuana.

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.

Thief of $2.7 million in lunch money gets prison

The megarich owner of a string of Red Apple preschools was slammed with a 57-month sentence after a bizarre attempt to buy her way out of a prison by pledging to open more New York schools for the poor failed miserably.

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.

Editors' Picks

Ooh la la! Kim K. ditches modesty in Paris

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

REVIEW 'The Millers'

The show, which stars Will Arnet wastes a cast of perfectly good actors in a situation with very little comedy.

REVIEW 'Sean Saves the World'

"Sean Saves the World” has a good heart but could use a little saving itself.

REVIEW 'Cleaners'

Series with David Arquette, Gina Gershon, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Emily Osment is old-fashioned, sleazy fun.

PHOTOS Bringing in fall splendor

The Daily News rounds up the best fashion picks for fall.

PHOTOS Remembering Tom Clancy

The iconic author died on Oct. 1, 2013 at 66. Take a look back at his life and career.

Tom Clancy brought military history to thriller novels

The fact that the "Patriot Games" author never served in the military is a point even his fans find surprising.

Alec Baldwin pays tribute to Tom Clancy

Alec Baldwin, the first actor to play Jack Ryan, joined the many voices mourning the late author.

Cory Monteith coroner's report revealed

Drug residue and a used hypodermic needle was found in hotel where "Glee" actor was found dead.

PHOTOS Pictures of the day

See the most striking news photos from across the globe.

Book reveals wild sex parties of swingers

In "Swingland," Daniel Stern describes his many — and, at times, wacky — encounters with multiple partners.

SEE IT Beckham ditches shirt for H&M

Retired soccer star filmed shirtless scenes for an upcoming H&M campaign on Tuesday.

KFC unveils Go Cup for hungry drivers

KFC is taking eating on-the-go to an all-new fried-filled level.

PHOTOS U.S. Winter Olympians put on their game face

With the 2014 Sochi Games fast approaching, members of Team USA give us a glimpse of how they prepare.

PHOTOS Celebrity grills

Flashy gold grills like this one worn by Rita Ora are definitely having a moment in Hollywood right now.

Clooney and the 'Croatian Sensation'

Hollywood heartthrob reportedly had a sleepover with Croatian Model Monika Jakisic at his LA home.

Lostprophets disband amid horrific sex charges

Lead singer charged with including raping a baby and conspiring to sexually assault a child.

Kate Upton on a horse in Louis Vuitton show

The supermodel made her Paris Fashion Week debut at Marc Jacobs' Louis Vuitton show Wednesday.

Kimmel's Obamacare 'gotcha' moment

Late night gag shows most Americans don't know Obamacare and the Affordable Care Act are the same thing.

George Clooney talks shutdown

The actor knows the country's going through a tough time, but he's optimistic that "cooler heads will prevail."

PHOTOS North's designer duds

Kim Kardashian shows off her baby's new — and incredibly expensive — wardrobe.

Kate Hudson introduces athletic apparel line

The actress co-founded the cozy workout collection, which is available online through JustFab Inc.

‘Ted 2’ gets official release date

Seth MacFarlane's ostentatious teddy bear has officially got another shot at fame.

Meg Ryan trades Hollywood spotlight for quiet life NYC

The actress, once known as the box office golden gal, has reportedly ditched the Hollywood life.

Dinosaur erotica now available on Kindle

A series of new titles available for Kindle that focus on tales of “beast sex” with Jurassic creatures.

Ann Romney mocks Bloomberg in new cookbook

Mitt's wife praises the deliciousness of Fluff as she jokes the health food maniac would likely ban it.

Farrah Abraham was paid $10,000 for sex tape, not $1 million: report

Turns out, Farrah Abraham may not have exactly made bank with her sex tape sale.

Torrey Smith uses Prego pasta sauce pic to announce wife's pregnancy

Football star Torrey Smith and his wife Chanel took to Instagram on Sunday to reveal they were expecting their first child.

‘We fly high’ rapper busted for driving — while high

Rapper Jim Jones was busted in the Bronx Wednesday morning for driving high, police said.

photos GONE TOO SOON: Stars we've lost in 2013

The Daily News remembers the stars we've lost in 2013.

Liz Hurley, Estée Lauder kick off BCA month

Model Elizabeth Hurley helped Estée Lauder kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Best and worst countries to grow old

Sweden is the best place to grow old and Afghanistan the worst, according to a UN-backed study.

Marc Jacobs leaving Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton owner LVMH has confirmed the departure of the American designer to focus on his own brand.

John Legend, Kerry Washington among celebs asking Twitter followers to get covered by ACA

While technical problems slowed the launch of new "Obamacare" websites to sell health insurance on Tuesday, the law's supporters on Twitter had an easier time welcoming the "Affordable Care Act."

‘Twilight’ actor Jackson Rathbone marries girlfriend

Jackson Rathbone and his longtime girlfriend Sheila Hafsadi are officially husband and wife.

Le Bernardin upholds title of best restaurant in New York: Zagat

Zagat gives top spot to French seafood eatery Le Bernardin for the fifth straight year in a row.

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

It's the first Jones book from author Helen Fielding in 14 years.

JLaw, Hemsworth snuggle on set of 'Mockingjay'

Fans are already salivating for the third installment in the film trilogy.

Gia Allemand's boyfriend breaks silence on her suicide

NBA player Ryan Anderson called his grief over her suicide a 'roller coaster.'

Legendary soccer manager Ferguson a Civil War buff

Sir Alex Ferguson, who walked away from Manchester United last season after nearly three decades in charge of soccer's most famous club, is a student of the American Civil War.

Miley Cyrus’ mom addresses critics: I'm 'right there'

Miley's mother defends herself against critics in her daughter's new MTV documentary.

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

33-year-old blond bombshell has a new man.

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.

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.

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.

Tokyo apartment building caters to wine lovers

Attention all wine lovers..is this new apartment block in Japan calling your name?

photos Man of action: Brad Pitt ready for 'Fury'

The cameras are always rolling in Hollywood!

photos Photos of the day

Get a glimpse of some of the most colorful images from around the world

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

Reality TV is the ultimate guilty pleasure...

Lagerfeld mixes art, fashion at Chanel

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?

ION Glasses look just like a pair of designer frames, rather than something from "Star Trek."

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.

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.

Season's top picks: Bringing in fall splendor

The Daily News rounds up the best fashion picks for fall ...

Celebrity beach bodies 2013

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

Bad Girls Club

Been naughty? These stars have! Check out the celebs who let out their inner bad girls in some seriously sexy photo shoots

Celebrities going braless

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

Kim Kardashian's style makeover

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

Stars caught without makeup

Celebrities may look phenomenal on the red carpet, but they also have hordes of makeup artists at the ready for even the tiniest of touchups. Catch them without the thick layers of powder, smoky eyeshadow and mascara, and it's a whole different story. So how do Hollywood's hottest stars stack up without their camera-ready paint jobs? Check out the real face of fame.

Celebrity grills

We never thought we'd see the day, but it's safe to say flashy gold grills are definitely having a moment in Hollywood right now. Check out these celebrity teeth makeovers ...

In memoriam: Stars we've lost in 2013

The Daily News remembers the stars we've lost in 2013 ...

'Hunger Games' stars on set

Jennifer Lawrence suits up and returns to set to shoot action-packed scenes from the franchise's highly anticipated second installment.

North West designer wardrobe

Move over Suri Cruise. There's another tiny fashionista taking over Hollywood. Kim Kardashian and Kanye's baby may only be three-months old, but little North West already has a big wardrobe with a big price tag to match. Kardashain took to Instagram, posting adorable designer outfits given to the mini-fashionista -- making sure to thank each designer, of course. Can't say we're surprised baby Nori is a style icon in the making -- her parents have been doing their homework at Paris Fashion Week and clearly want to keep fashion in the family. Take a look at baby Nori's new designer wardrobe ...

Celebrity wardrobe malfunctions

Ahh, wardrobe malfunctions ... Thanks to shoddy manufacturing, clumsiness and the advent of spaghetti straps, nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

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 ...

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!

Sports

NHL Preview: 'Hawks could repeat, Red Wings' shift East shakes things up

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.

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.

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.

Ex-NY players Martin, Byrd power Pirates past Reds in NL 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.

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.

Ronaldo, Di Maria bag braces as Madrid routs Copenhagen

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his sparkling form in the Champions League with two goals in a 4-0 victory for Real Madrid against Copenhagen on Wednesday. Ronaldo scored with two headers, first meeting Marcelo’s long cross in the 24th minute before the Portugal international capped a creative buildup in the 65th.

Bayern Munich masterclass humbles City

Bayern Munich produced an ominously powerful display to outclass Manchester City 3-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday, earning the German champions a second straight convincing victory in the defense of its title.

Late Balotelli PK helps Milan steal point from Ajax

Mario Balotelli converted a penalty in the fourth minute of injury time to earn AC Milan a 1-1 draw at Ajax in a frantic finish to their Champions League clash on Tuesday. Ajax only went ahead in the 90th minute when Stefano Denswil headed home a corner, only a few minutes after it had a goal disallowed from Kolbeinn Sigthorsson for a preceding handball.

Arsenal makes quick work of Napoli in Champions League

Mesut Ozil scored a stylish first goal since becoming Arsenal’s most expensive player as the London club coasted to a 2-0 victory over Napoli in the Champions League on Tuesday. Ozil’s strike and another from Olivier Giroud within the opening 15 minutes was the perfect way for Arsene Wenger to mark 17 years in charge of Arsenal.

Messi-less Barca barely beat 10-man Celtic

Barcelona capitalized on the needless sending-off of Celtic captain Scott Brown to overcome the plucky Scottish champions 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Cesc Fabregas grabbing a 75th-minute winner.

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