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'It was the most surreal night': Fourteen families evacuated from NYU Medical during Hurricane Sandy reunite for babies' birthdays

On Tuesday, fourteen grateful families celebrated their children’s health and the help they received from the medical staff before the hurricane forced them to go to uptown hospitals. read full story »

NYPD BOO! Brown University students shout down Ray Kelly lecture over stop-and-frisk policy and the surveillance of Muslims

More than 100 students and social justice activists in Providence, R.I., protested Tuesday lecture because of the department’s stop-and-frisk policy and its surveillance of Muslims.

Excerpt from Commissioner Kelly's planned Brown University speech

The following is an excerpt of the speech Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly was set to deliver at Brown University Tuesday before protesters forced the event to be cut short.

'HE'S AN ABSOLUTE A-HOLE': Tom Coburn seeks meeting with Harry Reid over verbal jab

Sen. Tom Coburn says he will meet personally with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to address calling Reid “an absolute a—hole” at a dinner Monday night in New York.

Gonzalez: CityTime contractors quick to cash in up to $5M monthly

The alleged CityTime crooks were so greedy, they routinely demanded fast payment for fraudulent or inflated invoices that sometimes totaled $5 million per month, a witness told a New York federal court Tuesday.

TRAGEDY ON THE COURT: High school basketball All-Star, 15, collapses and dies during game

Terrell Coleman, a freshman player for Miller Grove High School, stood 6-foot-5 and was nicknamed "Too Tall." The 15-year-old was deemed "loaded with talent" and was expected to attend a top-tier college.

Chris Brown checks into rehab to work on lingering anger issues

LeBron James, defending champion Heat run 'rings' around Bulls in season opener

They got their rings before the game, then a challenge as it was winding down. The Miami Heat responded to both. Shane Battier went 4 for 4 from 3-point range and the Heat wasted most of what was a 25-point lead before holding off Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls 107-95 on Tuesday night in the season-opener for both teams.

Sheriff's deputy who shot and killed boy carrying toy assault rifle revealed as a firearms instructor, gun range master and Iraq war veteran

A sheriff's deputy who shot and killed a 13-year-old California boy carrying what turned out to be a plastic replica assault rifle is a firearms expert who has trained officers for nearly two decades.

SENSELESS: Georgia school bullies rip off part of girl’s SCALP as they pull hair extensions

Third-grader Aolani Dunbar, 8, of Roopville, Ga., wound up in the emergency room, where the massive wound on her head was treated like a burn, according to her family.

MLB wants documents Alex Rodriguez used to rat out Ryan Braun and Francisco Cervelli

A public relations firm hired by Alex Rodriguez leaked documents to Yahoo! Sports in February linking Milwaukee Brewers star Ryan Braun and Yankees catcher Francisco Cervelli to the Biogenesis doping ring.

Kathleen Sebelius to face angry Republicans in hearing over Obamacare website

President Obama's signature healthcare law and his Health and Human Services Secretary are in for an epic grilling Wednesday in the highest profile hearing yet over the sickly start of Obamacare.

'No one should go through (these) unacceptable experiences': Barneys CEO offers condolences in racial profiling flap but denies store had a role

Mark Lee, who also met with the Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, says the store’s investigation shows ‘no one from Barneys New York raised any issue with these purchases.’

CLIMBING OUT OF HER GRAVE: Pakistani teen digs herself to freedom after rapists bury her alive

A 13-year-old Pakistani girl was forced to claw out of her own grave after she was buried alive by the men who gang-raped her.

Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor performs same-sex wedding at Supreme Court

The retired justice officiated at the wedding of a gay couple at the Supreme Court, at least the second such ceremony at the court since its June decision that expanded federal recognition of same-sex marriage.

Joe Biden's niece sports black eye at court appearance for slugging cop during fight with roommate — but keeps mum on how she got it

Vice President Biden's niece sported a black eye and a bad attitude Tuesday when she appeared in a Manhattan court for slugging a city cop.

Trayvon Martin's mother tells Senate panel ‘stand your ground’ laws don't work and should be changed

Sybrina Fulton, the mother of the teen shot dead by a neighborhood watch volunteer, offered the tragic case of her son as Exhibit A of why she said such laws do not work.

EXCLUSIVE Wendy's shock claim: My family's been racially profiled while shopping

Sophomore at USC found dead in his apartment from apparent alcohol poisoning – days after school cracked down on parties

A University of Southern California student may have died from alcohol poisoning after a party at his Los Angeles home this weekend.

Chicago cabbie kicks out same-sex couple for KISSING in taxi, lawsuit claims

Steven White and Matthew McCrea are suing the taxi driver that dropped them off at a strange location after they smooched inside the cab, a lawsuit filed by the men alleges.

Hurricane Sandy - One Year Later

Foreclosures surge post-Sandy, but prices rise

In a sign that Sandy victims can’t keep up with their mortgage payments or are choosing to abandon their battered homes, foreclosure activity in New York City and Long Island surged 33% in the first nine months of the year, compared with the same period last year, according to a special report from RealtyTrac.

Sandy victims have received almost none of promised $60 billion in aid a year after storm

A year after Hurricane Sandy, only a fraction of the $60 billion in aid passed by Congress has reached people who need help — and lawmakers from both parties say it’s time to pick up the pace.

PATH OF DESTRUCTION: How a minor tropical disturbance developed into the second-costliest storm in American history

Originating as a warm tickle of moist, humid air off the coast of Africa, the system would develop into Hurricane Sandy — a weather anomaly that would kill more than 200 and forever change the nation's greatest city.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: Ellis Island reopens one year after it was ravaged by Sandy

A year after Superstorm Sandy's floodwaters pummeled Ellis Island, knocking out its electrical and air conditioning systems, the one-time gateway to the New World is again open.

PHOTOS: Look back at the devastation

Three scammers — including singer in Motown cover band — busted for stealing Hurricane Sandy aid: authorities

Homeland Security agents busted Jena Sowinski and Tselane Gibbs of Long Island on fraud charges, and were seeking a third suspect, Joseph McClam of North Carolina.

Rockaway landscape still bears the scars of the storm, though some wounds may never heal

Rockaway didn’t need Hurricane Sandy to further test its mettle. The peninsula and its tough residents had already weathered unfathomable losses from 9/11 and a shocking plane crash 2 months later.

Homeland Security busts scammers for stealing Sandy aid: authorities

Homeland Security agents busted Jena Sowinski and Tselane Gibbs of Long Island on fraud charges, and were seeking a third suspect, Joseph McClam of North Carolina.

Oscar Pistorius hit with two more gun-related charges

Prosecutors accusing Oscar Pistorius of premeditated murder will add two more charges believed to relate to firing guns in public to the indictment against him — apparently to show another side to the inspiring double-amputee Olympian: reckless and trigger-happy.

Bloomberg’s bid to delay stop-and-frisk ban ripped by judge

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's bid to delay stop-and-frisk reforms suffered a beating Tuesday as federal appeals court judges took turns lambasting the city’s lawyer.

Ex-editor's suit against New York Post headed to trial, judge rules

A lawsuit filed against the New York Post by a former editor who claimed she was fired because she complained about a controversial political cartoon can head to trial, a judge ruled Tuesday.

Nevada boys accused of beating up special needs teen should face more serious charges, victim's mom says

Two Nevada teenagers busted earlier this month for beating up a special needs boy are getting off easy, the 16-year-old victim's mother says.

Mia Farrow’s brother sentenced to 10 years in jail for sexually abusing two young boys

John Villers-Farrow, 67, had entered an Alford plea, which allows a defendant to maintain innocence but admit prosecutors have evidence to convict. Two men accused him of abuse when they were kids.

watch 'No Woman, No Drive' YouTube clip mocks Saudi Arabian ban on female drivers

Wearing a ghutra headdress and robe, comedian Hisham Fageeh ridicules justifications for women not allowed to drive. The video has been seen more than 5.4 million times.

'Pippi Longstocking' child star unleashes hardcore sex tape

LOST LEONARDO'S RECOVERED: Da Vinci’s sketches hidden behind layers of whitewash in Italian castle

Restorers found the Renaissance master’s brushstrokes hidden under layers of whitewash in the Sforza Castle in Milan, Italy.

Google+ up to 540 million active monthly users but still way short of Facebook’s 1.2 billion

Google+ has a long way to go to catch up to Facebook. Plus now has 540 million active monthly users, up from 390 million in May, but many of those users may only be watching a YouTube video while logged in.

Queens City Council hopeful says flag lapel ban in official photos is 'anti-American'

Joseph Concannon thinks it’s downright un-American. The Queens City Council hopeful is an Air Force vet, a retired NYPD captain, and — thanks to the city Campaign Finance Board’s rulebook — pictured without his American flag lapel pin in his official candidate photo.

EXCLUSIVE BRACE FOR IT! Mets' Matt Harvey says he is ahead of schedule after Tommy John surgery

Matt Harvey’s reputation has been built on his fierce competitive nature, and clearly the Mets ace is taking on his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery with the same zeal and determination to dominate.

Chinese woman arranges sex romp with mysterious online lover — only to learn it's with her own father-in-law

Lili, 28, and Wang Pai, 57, were both using fake profiles when they started talking in an Internet chat room.

Batman needs Robins: Brooklyn man hopes to open a Superhero school in Bushwick

Martial arts trainer Chris Pollack is spearheading the issue. He's part of the 'New York Initiative," which dons capes and secret identities to fight crime.

Mexican cop fired after he's caught on video having sex on squad truck while on duty

An officer was ceremoniously terminated after video caught him having sex with a woman in broad daylight on the back of an official police vehicle, all while his partner sat in the truck and waited.

Obama, Biden to campaign for Virginia Democrat Terry McAuliffe

The White House is making a final-stretch push to put Democrat Terry McAuliffe into the Virginia governor's mansion.

'Glamour' girl Lady Gaga calls herself 'a tortured soul'

Sen. Dick Durbin removes Facebook post that erroneously claimed GOP leader told Obama: 'I can't even stand to look at you'

The decision resolves a point of tension between the White House and one of President Barack Obama's most loyal defenders.

After London backlash, Team USA gear for Sochi is 'Made in the USA'

Every article of clothing made by Ralph Lauren for the U.S. Olympic athletes in Sochi has been made by domestic craftsman and manufacturers.

Katy Perry tells naked female pop stars: 'Put it away'

Angry restaurateur shames Chinese government official who racked up $110,000 unpaid bill

An angry restaurateur shamed a Chinese government official for allegedly racking up an unpaid $110,000 tab by hanging banners detailing his dirty deeds above the door.

Manhattan man who served 27 years for killing his father now wants judge to help him identify his real dad

In papers filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, Richard Winkler, 51, says his mom told him in 2011 that Irving Winkler, the man he was convicted of murdering back in 1980, was not his real father.

Man who claimed he had met a 'possessed homosexual demon' burns Bible, destroys home before getting Tasered and cuffed by cops

An Oklahoma man was arrested after a wild rant in his apartment — which included Bible burning and throwing furniture from his home — ended in a scuffle with cops.

Florida man admits to beating wife to death in violent dispute, but says he's not responsible for missing stepkids

Luis Toledo,a 31-year-old felon, told investigators he hit wife Yessenia Suarez with an open-handed martial arts blow to the throat, ending her life, authorities said.

PIRATES HATE POP! Sea captains are blasting Britney Spears music in bid to stop bandits from hijacking their ships

Sea captains are blasting the 31-year-old pop star's music out as they cross the east coast of Africa in a bid to stop the bandits from hijacking their supertanker ships.

Four dead after early morning house fire in New York suburb that may have been sparked by parked car

Firefighters arrived to find flames shooting out of the basement and and back of the house in Westchester County, Mount Vernon Deputy Chief John Battista said.

Autos

Giants QB Eli Manning talks Toyotas, road-trips, and racing against Peyton

We chat about everything from supercars and trucks, to go-kart challenges and awesome road-trips with two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning!

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Sports

Kobe-less Lakers beat Clippers in first Battle for L.A.

Xavier Henry scored a career-high 22 points, Jordan Farmar added 16, and five Los Angeles Lakers reserves surged past the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter for a surprising 116-103 victory in both clubs’ season opener Tuesday night.

Harper: Red-hot Ortiz on record pace

Apparently Adam Wainwright figured the odds were in his favor. After all, nobody hits .700 for very long, certainly not in the World Series, so in Game 5 the Cardinals’ ace decided he wasn’t going to be intimidated by David Ortiz.

St. Louis turns to rookie Wacha

Wednesday night, rookie Michael Wacha will try to save the Cardinals’ season, taking the hill as David Ortiz and the Red Sox try to wrap up a championship on their home turf for the first time since Babe Ruth and Co. did so in 1918.

NFL Power Rankings: Lions claw way into the Top 10

Here's a first in the Daily News power rankings. From No. 1 to No. 9, there wasn't one change in the order from last week. Every team that played won, including the unbeaten Chiefs, and two others had byes.

Hottest Showbiz Galleries

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of October 21

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Comics & Games

Up & Down Words: Play Now! »

Garfield Minus Garfield: Read Now! »

Calvin & Hobbes: Read Now! »

Bilingual Crossword: Play Now! »

video Man accused of killing mother caught on tape disposing dismembered body in suitcase

The video purports to show Carlos Macchione de Sampaio moving the body of 74-year-old Claudia Macchione de Sampaio down an elevator and out of her Sao Paulo condo apartment block.

EXCLUSIVE NYC erroneously gave more than $2K in homeowners tax breaks to office building — and 3 parking lots

The state School Tax Relief Program is supposed to give only homeowners up to a $300 tax rebate on their primary residence each year.

Man tries to rape female co-worker at 92nd St. Y but victim breaks free from assault: officials

The victim was in the supply room at the upper East Side cultural institution when Mark Drayton, 46, groped her and tried to rape her, officials said Tuesday.

BIG FAT GREEK SPY RING: Greece's ex-foreign minister admits eavesdropping on U.S. ambassadors

A former foreign minister of Greece says the U.S. is not the only country spying on foreign diplomats: his country's secret services did that to U.S. ambassadors in Athens and Ankara in the 1990s.

Yemen's government dismisses sounds of explosion, gunfire as fireworks

An explosion followed by what sounded like heavy gunfire was heard near the U.S. Embassy in Yemen’s capital city late Monday, but a government spokesmen later said that the blast was fireworks from a wedding procession.

Julianne's blackface was 'out of ignorance,' says 'Orange' star

Harry Reid gushes about Cory Booker to Senate ahead of former Newark mayor's arrival

The Harry Reid, Cory Booker bromance is in full swing. The Senate majority leader gushed about the newest Democrat set to join the chamber, praising the 44-year-old as a "remarkable young man."

Kelly Osbourne apologizes to Lady Gaga for birthday cake blunder

Thinking about quitting smoking? It's probably Monday, study finds

The beginning of the week prompted smokers worldwide to seek information about quitting on Google, according to a five-year study.

EXCLUSIVE NY attorney general launches probe into Barneys, Macy’s for 'repeated, troubling' racial-profiling shopping incidents

The New York state attorney general has launched a probe into Barneys and Macy’s after four complaints surfaced in the past week about alleged racial profiling at the department stores.

Putin assures gays they will be okay at Olympics

SOCHI, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Monday that gay athletes and guests at the Winter Olympics will feel at ease, despite fears fueled by a recent Russian law banning gay “propaganda.”

'Throw the babies to me... there is no time': Twelve injured during Bronx morning fire as hero with only one arm and one leg tosses two children from second-floor to safety

Fire engulfed a two-story home in the Bronx Monday morning, critically injuring two people, an FDNY spokesman said. The fire broke out in the basement at 1126 Taylor Ave. around 4:15 a.m.

Anne V gets hot and heavy with Mets ace Matt Harvey

'We're not going to forget this': Wife still searching for answers a year after body of beloved husband washed up on beach

The death of a beloved Connecticut family man remains a mystery more than one year after his body washed ashore on a south Florida beach.

A MYSTERY OF GOOGLE-LIKE PROPORTIONS: Internet giant behind two MASSIVE shrouded barges moored off of San Francisco and Maine – but refuses to say what the heck they’re for

Here's a question you can't answer using Google: What's the Web behemoth building on barges off the coast of San Francisco and Maine?

JACK-O'-JERK! 'Livid' mom leaves scathing letter for thief who stole her 2-year-old son's pumpkin off their home's stoop

Becky Reina was so "livid" after Tommy's jack-o'-lantern went missing that she put up a handwritten sign outside her LeDetroit Park home to shame the culprit.

St. Paul voters get dose of humor with politics at wacky mayoral forum

It’s the capital city of the land of 10,000 lakes. But after a zany political forum, they might want to start calling Minnesota the land of 10,000 outspoken mayoral candidates.

Retro photo galleries

Historic Gibson family shipwreck photo collection

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She's got good jeans! Kate dons denim in London

STRUTTING INTO HISTORY: Plus-sized models walk the catwalk in first-ever fashion week for curvy women in Paris

No heroin chic here! The first ever plus-size fashion week in Paris celebrated womanly curves in all their glory.

SHOOTIN' SOME B-BALL OUTSIDE OF THE SCHOOL: Kansas State basketball team nails ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ parody video — SEE THE VIDEO

Kansas State's men's basketball team delighted fans at a season kick-off event with a shot-for-shot remake of the opening theme to "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air."

SHOCKING VIDEO: Saudi man seen brutally slapping, punching and whipping Asian worker who talked to his wife

The graphic clip, which does not identify any of the men in the video, shows the man slapping, punching and whipping the worker who is wearing an orange jumpsuit for allegedly speaking to his wife. Human rights groups have condemned the assault, which is now being investigated.

Ensnared marlin takes matters into own fins — jumps into boat and attacks fisherman nearly stabbing one in leg (SEE THE VIDEO)

This is the heart-stopping moment a giant marlin jumped into a boat and sent one of its fishermen flying overboard. Astonishing footage shows a trio of unidentified rodmen hauling in the enormous beast.

Editors' Picks

TV REVIEW 'The Returned'

“The Returned” raises the possibility that the undead could also come back in a very different form.

THEATER REVIEW ‘The Good Person of Szechwan’

Taylor Mac’s alternately tender and tough gender-bending star turn is but one of the joys of the show.

Elvis is the king again in NY radio ratings

Elvis Duran’s Z100 show has reclaimed the top spot in city morning radio.

Early milestone for Meredith Vieira's new show

She has nailed down more than 60% of the nation’s TV markets for her talk show — a year before it debuts.

Tori's sex tape woes

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott filmed a private sex tape but, a friend felt it was up for grabs.

'Exotic Marigold Hotel’ sequel greenlit

Stars Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, and Penelope Wilton will all return to the follow-up movie.

Exhausted Loretta Lynn calls out sick

Country music legend Loretta Lynn is postponing two shows in Iowa due to exhaustion.

Khloe, Lamar reunite at Kanye concert

The rap ballads of Kim Kardashian's beau brought Khloe Kardashian under the same roof as Lamar Odom.

MUSIC REVIEW Something familiar about Eminem & Rihanna single

Eminem and Rihanna repeat themselves on “The Monster.”

PHOTOS Selena Gomez sizzles by the sea

The brunette beauty took some time out of her demanding tour schedule.

Teen singer born with cleft palate finding success

Louisiana teen who was born with a cleft palate has defied expectations and is following his dream.

On-demand kittens

Uber car service app teams up with meme site Cheezburger to launch a one-day, on-demand cat service.

PHOTOS Sandy, then and now

The Daily News takes a look back at the storm's massive and long-lasting impact.

Camille Grammer accuses boyfriend of vicious attack

Judge grants restraining order against boyfriend of "Real Housewife" after she claimed he beat her.

DC Comics leaving Gotham

Batman is moving out of Gotham as DC Entertainment’s publishing arm plans to vacate NYC.

PHOTOS Lady Gaga's latest style makeover

She doesn't just have a brand new single, she also has a brand new look.

LiLo & Miley bond in New York

Confidenti@l has learned Lindsay Lohan was at hotspot 1Oak until closing with crazed twerker, Miley Cyrus.

'Dead' to walk again

AMC has renewed hit show "The Walking Dead" for a fifth season.

Model: Thigh gap trend ‘makes me mad’

Model Robyn Lawley has had enough of the "thigh gap" obsession and other forms of "thinspiration."

Lady Gaga covers Glamour magazine's 2013 'Women of the Year' issue

The mother monster is honored as one of the 2013 "Woman of the Year" in the December issue Glamour.

Dina Manzo returning to ‘Housewives'

If fans of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” thought Dina Manzo was gone for good, think again.

'It's over for now’: Jonas Brothers call it quits

The Jonas Brothers have officially pulled the plug on their family band.

‘DWTS’ shocker: Despite high scores Snooki sent packing

"Jersey Shore" alum Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi was eliminated Monday night.

'X-Men: Days of Future Past' trailer released

Director Bryan Singer's mutant power is apparently blowing comic book nerds' minds.

Lions WR gets year's supply of DiGiorno after pizza-related crash

Nate Burleson received a year's supply of frozen pizza, courtesy of DiGiorno, after traffic mishap.

'Sesame Street' parodies 'Homeland' with 'Homelamb'

"Sesame Street" has been spot-on in its muppet parodies of popular television show Jim Henson's creations have done it again with "Homelamb."

Keith Urban admits to sexting wife Nicole Kidman 'once a year'

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman know how to keep their marriage hot while their careers keep them apart. The "American Idol" judge opened up on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," which airs Monday, about sexting with his wife once a year.

Bobbi Brown debuts new eyewear line

The cosmetics legend has designed her first ever range of glasses.

Sports book offers 9,999-1 odds on 76ers winning NBA title

It’s no secret things figure to be bad in Philadelphia this season for the 76ers team.

Al Jazeera America announces expansion despite low ratings

The cable news network Al Jazeera America Tuesday announced an ambitious major expansion.

PHOTOS Lou Reed through the years

Lou Reed, one of the most influential rock and roll pioneers of our lifetime died Sunday at the age of 71.

photos Kelly Rowland is sheer-ly sensational

See who's playing a fashionable game of peek-a-boo and who is making a huge fashion mistake.

SEE IT: Incredible celebrity engagement rings

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

Nicole Kidman: Tom Cruise was not my 'great love'

There's only one other Hollywood couple that can understand Nicole Kidman's 11-year marriage to Tom Cruise: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.

Celeb trainer on what works for weight loss

Vinnie Tortorich, who bills himself as America's "angriest trainer," has a lot he could be angry about.

REVIEW '12-12-12'

Far from a routine, megastar concert doc, “12-12-12” winds up telling a fast-moving, yet captivating story.

What new flick says about sex addiction

There's something about sex addiction that not only raises eyebrows but also furrows them.

photos 'Boy Meets World' star flaunts sexy bikini bod in Hawaii

Check out the sexiest celebrity beach bodies.

Going 'Behind the Mask'

College team mascots are in the spotlight in the 10-part Hulu documentary 'Behind the Mask.'

Networks look to DVR ratings for a big bump

Only on TV are seven-day-old facts suddenly more appealing than fresh ones.

Ex-'Bachelor' star denies he's dating Kris Jenner

Kris Jenner is a "dear friend," and not a girlfriend, says Ben Flajnick.

TV REVIEW 'American Experience: War of the Worlds'

Like Orson Welles’ 1938 radio play, “American Experience” special spins a good yarn.

'Gravity' vs. the real thing, 'Dark Universe'

Attention, stargazers: “Gravity” isn’t your only ticket to the cosmos this fall.

How Lou Reed saved the day for The News' union

A personal memory of Lou Reed could blow his journalist-loathing image out of the water.

Miley: ‘I’d rather be naked in front of people than cry’

The 20-year-old pop star just 'Can't Stop' as her most recent hits enjoy widespread success.

Celeb trainer on what works for weight loss

Vinnie Tortorich, who bills himself as America's "angriest trainer," has a lot he could be angry about.

PHOTOS Sandy through the lens of The News

See the superstorm as witnessed by Daily News photographers.

50 Cent avoids jail in domestic violence case

The rapper pleaded no contest to a single count of misdemeanor vandalism of his ex-girlfriend’s LA home.

PHOTOS Remembering Hurricane Sandy

Take a look back at the superstorm that brought catastrophe one year ago.

Jason Aldean's tour bus tragedy

The country star is reeling after his tour bus struck and killed a homeless man walking on a busy highway.

What 'Thanks for Sharing' teaches about sex addiction

There's something about sex addiction that not only raises eyebrows but also furrows them.

Miranda Kerr's 'Bieber fever' played a part in split: report

Kerr, 30, apparently is a 'fan' of the 19-year-old, and that didn't sit well with Orlando Bloom.

Kelly Osbourne to Lady Gaga's birthday gift: 'Eat my s--t'

Kelly Osbourne isn't too happy about Lady Gaga's birthday wishes.

Blake Shelton addresses cheating, divorce rumors with Twitter jokes

If there are cheating rumors, you must be doing something right.

Kim's engagement to Kanye comes with a surprise

Confidenti@l's Marianne Garvey dishes on the engagement on VH1's 'The Gossip Table.'

watch 'Catching Fire' final trailer is home run during World Series

The action-packed final trailer for the 'Hunger Games' sequel debuted during Game 4.

Ciara, Future engaged after one year of dating

The 28-year-old singer is engaged to her rapper beau Future.

Miley favored to burn in effigy at British festival

A 40-foot version of the twerking 20-year-old is a favorite to go up in flames at the annual bonfire.

French is sexiest language: poll

French was named the sexiest language in the world according to an poll of globetrotters.

CONCERT REVIEW Drake shows his sensitive side at Prudential Center

Drake rolled things out slow and steady at his Prudential Center concert in Newark.

Running legend Haile Gebrselassie on staying fit at 40

The Ethiopian marathoner has been one of the world's most elite athletes for two decades.

Miley: 'Society wants to shut me down'

Cyrus continues ignoring haters: 'I'm literally what everyone is talking about'

Jared Leto lived his female role in 'Dallas Buyers Club'

Attention, shoppers — that woman in the checkout line may be Jared Leto.

OFF THE MARKET: Christina Ricci weds

Christina Ricci married her fiancé James Heerdegen on Saturday in Manhattan.

Jean Paul Gaultier launches couture for kids

The design house is taking its children's clothing to a new level of luxury.

photos Kardashian is white hot on Las Vegas red carpet

Kim's flashy style has taken a strange turn since she started dating Kanye.

British comedienne slammed for joking that Prince Harry snorts cocaine

Being a prince is no laughing matter, says a British official livid over a TV wisecrack suggesting Prince Harry’s a cokehead. British comedienne Jo Brand, appearing on a BBC-TV satirical show Friday, made the wisecrack about royal baby Prince George’s christening.

SPECIAL COVERAGE Hurricane Sandy: One Year Later

The News tells the stories of Sandy victims and their communities one year after the storm. How is the recovery going?

SANDY: ONE YEAR LATER Hurricane Sandy crushes Big Apple

The Daily News takes a look back at some of the most striking images to come from Hurricane Sandy.

PHOTOS Hurricane Sandy - One Month Later

One month after Hurricane Sandy devastated New York City's coastal communities, residents were still cleaning up and repairing their damaged neighborhoods.

TV Recap Rick hunts killer in their midst on 'Walking Dead'

Living can be a dirty job, and this week the survivors each struggled to accept the new roles they’ve been assigned in zombieland.

TV RECAP 'Homeland' Saul is in rival's sites in DC elite's duck hunt

Mr. Javadi, it’s nice to finally meet you.

TV RECAP Chalky turns the tables on 'Boardwalk Empire'

For all Nucky’s wheeling and dealing this season, the tension in Atlantic City has been between Dr. Narcisse and Chalky.

Miley, Alec crash Edward Norton’s ‘SNL’ monologue

Edward Norton took the "Saturday Night Live" stage for the first time Oct. 26. But he wasn't alone. Alec Baldwin and Miley Cyrus crashed the stage to offer the rookie host a few pointers. While he's well known for his dramatic roles, Norton was determined to tap into his comedic side for the sketch comedy show.

EDITORIAL: Very small of you, Jay Z

When he joined a partnership with upscale retailer Barneys, Shawn “Jay Z” Carter applied his celebrity, fashion sense and marketing savvy to raising large sums of money for his charitable foundation. All hail.

'Diana' arrives amid controversy, but director insists it's a love story

“Diana,” opening Friday, is the first time the late Princess of Wales has been fully portrayed in a film. And, as befits its subject, it arrives with controversy, sincerity and conflict.

Lou Reed, founder of The Velvet Underground, dead at 71

Lou Reed, famed singer, songwriter and guitarist of popular 1960s New York City band The Velvet Underground, died on Sunday, the Rolling Stone's Jon Dolan reports. He was 71 years old.

Michael Jackson's killer doctor Conrad Murray wants to sing

Michael Jackson's killer doctor wants to go from jailbird to songbird.

PHOTOS Lou Reed through the years

Lou Reed, one of the most influential rock and roll pioneers of our lifetime has died at the age of 71. Take a look back at the decades-long career of The Velvet Underground front man, Lou Reed ....

PHOTOS In memoriam: Stars we've lost in 2013

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

Miley: ‘Society wants to shut me down'

Although Miley Cyrus has the world talking about her and her wild antics the singer still feels like she's "kind of an underdog." "I don't want to say that I'm on top right now - - I feel like I'm kind of an underdog in a cool way," the 20-year-old pop star said in the December issue of Cosmopolitan.

Eva Longoria, ex-boyfriend seen ‘making out’ in NYC

Nothing like some PDA over lunch.

Lorde scores first number one single with ‘Royals’

Sixteen-year-old singer-songwriter Lorde has become the youngest artist to enter Britain's singles charts.

PHOTOS Giants make it two in a row by beating Eagles

It was almost perfect. And then it was almost a nightmare again. But in the end the Giants prevailed by grinding out a 15-7 win over the Eagles.

PHOTOS Jets can't do anything right in Cincy

Gang Green was utterly embarrassed in Cincinnati after losing to the Bengals 49-9.

EXCLUSIVE Ashley Dupre marries construction honcho in Paris

She got the fairy tale. Ashley Dupre is now an Earle.

Fleetwood Mac bassist diagnosed with cancer

Tour dates were canceled after bassist John McVie was diagnosed with cancer.

Guess which playboy couple are dressing up as Robin and Miley?

Who wore it better? Hugh Hefner and his wife Crystal Harris are giving Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke a run for their money as they were adorned in outfits similar to what the singers wore during their infamous MTV VMAs performance.

PHOTOS Halloween special: Largest pumpkins of all time

These pumpkins weigh a ton! Well, almost. Every fall, gardeners around the world competitively grow giant pumpkins. Check out these supersized squashes...

Hal Needham, ‘Smokey and the Bandit’ director, dies at 82

Hal Needham, a top Hollywood stuntman who turned to directing rousing action films including "Smokey and the Bandit" and "The Cannonball Run," has died. He was 82. His business managers tell the Los Angeles Times that Needham died Friday in Los Angeles.

'Jackass' bounces 'Gravity' from box office heights

The new Johnny Knoxville picture, “Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa,” bounced the Sandra Bullock-George Clooney space adventure film from the number one spot at the box office with $32 million in ticket sales in its debut weekend.

SEE IT Top Daily News photos of the week: Week of Oct. 21

A roundup of our best photos of the week shot by Daily News staff ...

UPDATED Banksy's newest work is a moving target

Follow The News' live blog as your source for keeping up with the artist.

Julianne Hough dons blackface for Halloween costume

Not a good look, Julianne Hough. The former 'Dancing with the Stars' pro donned blackface on Friday night as part of her Halloween costume.

Kris Jenner, 'Bachelor' star spotted together at Barneys

Kris Jenner and "Bachelor" star Ben Flajnik stepped out together again on Friday night.

TV rolls out the blood-red carpet for Halloween

Thanks mostly to “The Walking Dead,” zombies have been sucking up all the oxygen in TV’s monster room lately.

Donna Tartt's engrossing new novel 'The Goldfinch'

In “The Goldfinch,” Donna Tartt presents such a spectacle of life in a novel so entertaining, mordantly funny and, yes, profound that it’s almost required reading.

Sterling N.Y. stage directors make their mark anew

Names of stars on theater marquees are there to whet your appetite.

What split? Orlando, Miranda get cozy

Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr are putting on brave faces through the dissolution of their marriage.

Marcia Wallace, the voice of Edna Krabappel on 'The Simpsons,' dies

Marcia Wallace, the star of "The Bob Newhart Show" and "The Simpsons," died Friday, according to several media reports. She was 70 and had reportedly been in ill health, although her the cause of her condition was not specified.

Liam's new girlfriend mocks Miley costume

Guess that Liam Hemsworth's new girlfriend Eiza Gonzalez isn't interested in playing Miley Cyrus for Halloween. The 23-year-old Mexican actress, who was spotted kissing Hemsworth outside of her Beverly Hills home after news of his split from Cyrus broke, paused in front of a window display of Halloween costumes while out shopping in West Hollywood Thursday.

PHOTOS Photog captures the bizarre faces of pups in slow motion

We all know what happens when a dog gets wet — it shakes.

Katy Perry, RPatz croon 90s ballads in karaoke video

Katy Perry and Robert Pattinson have been longtime pals. And longtime pals? Well, they sometimes do embarrassing karaoke versions of 1990s ballads together.

Bruce Jenner to walk Kim K down the aisle

Separation or no separation, Kim Kardashian wants Bruce Jenner to walk her down the aisle. The reality starlet, recently engaged to beau Kanye West, wants her step-father to be part of her upcoming nuptials, according to TMZ.

Katharine McPhee mortified she was caught cheating

Katharine McPhee and her husband may be separated, but the "Smash" actress is reportedly mortified by the leaked photos that show her kissing her former director of the NBC musical series, Michael Morris, who also is still married.

Ke$ha banned from Malaysian concert by authorities

Authorities in Muslim-majority Malaysia have banned a planned concert by U.S. pop singer Ke$ha after deciding it would hurt cultural and religious sensitivities.

PHOTOS Gaga climbs Berlin Wall in see-through dress

Lady Gaga doesn't just have a brand new single, she also has a brand new look.

PHOTOS Check out the newly-renovated home of Knicks, Rangers

MSG completes its $1 billion project — just in time for NBA, NHL action.

Glowing Kim shows off massive rock as prenup details emerge

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West may be blissfully engaged, however, they reportedly plan to protect their assets before walking down the aisle.

Tori rips Katie in new memoir: 'You can't sing for s--t'

Tori Spelling isn't a fan of Katie Holmes' transformation from "Dawson's Creek" sweetheart to A-list ex-wife. In her memoir, "Spelling It Like It Is," Spelling has some harsh words about "plastic" Holmes, according to Radar Online.

DANCING TO THE BEAT OF HER OWN DRUM: Tiny tap dancer steals the show with her own unique moves

A tapping toddler who decided to put her own flashy spin on a dance performance is the star of a charming viral video. Dancing to “Broadway Baby” from “Follies,” the animated little girl adds her own jazzy moves to the routine, bouncing up and down and shuffling her feet with enthusiasm and sass.

Most adorable animal video ever? Baby ducks take turns whizzing down water slide

These tiny tots take to this slide like ducks to water. In what's been dubbed "the most adorable animal video ever," the brood is seen repeatedly sliding down the slippery slope.

Time-lapse map shows all of the TWO THOUSAND nukes exploded around the world over 50 years

This mesmerizing time-lapse map shows every single nuclear bomb that has exploded worldwide since 1945. Japanese artist Isao Hashimoto mapped each detonation that rocked the Earth until 1998, before turning it into a hypnotizing 14-minute video clip.

Hip Hop mogul gets life for drug trafficking

James (Jimmy Rosemond) Henchman sentenced to life in prison for overseeing a huge drug trafficking empire.

E L James confirms Jamie Dornan cast in 'Fifty Shades' film

Author E L James has officially welcomed actor Jamie Dornan to the "Fifty Shades" family. James took to Twitter on Thursday to confirm Dornan will play the lead role of Christian Grey in the film adaptation of her best-selling S&M-themed books.

EXCLUSIVE Linda Ronstadt skipped some of the high notes

2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee could’ve gone with Mormon choir.

PHOTOS: Kate Middleton stuns in one of her best style moments

There's no doubt about it -- Kate Middleton is the reigning queen of style when it comes to all things glamorous, elegant and effortlessly chic. See the style icon's best moments ...

Top Halloween costumes for 2013

Miley Cyrus and the minions featured in "Despicable Me" films appear to be the most popular choices.

PHOTOS The day's best moments from around the globe

Check out these striking photos from around the world ...

'Murder, She Wrote' remake in the works

NBC is remaking the classic mystery drama with Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer in the lead role.

UPDATED New Banksy installation pops up on Houston Street

Follow The News' live blog as your source for keeping up with the artist.

WATCH James Taylor flubs national anthem at World Series

Oops! The songwriter began singing a different patriotic song at first.

TGIF: Hottest celeb pics of the week

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Gullermo del Toro's 'Cabinet of Curiosities'

Just in time for Halloween, the famed director releases “Guillermo del Toro: Cabinet of Curiosities.”

EXCLUSIVE: What bottle? LiLo denies boozing it up

Despite Daily News photos of recently rehabbed Lindsay Lohan seeming to reach for a wine bottle while visiting friends in L.A. this week, Lohan tells The News a different story. “I was reaching for my purse and phone,” she insists.

watch 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' teaser footage released

A sneak peek a week before the trailer comes out.

Ortiz on ex Jameson: 'I wish she would get help'

The fighter says his relationship with the porn queen left him tapped out – and now the world knows why.

Katie Holmes sends her first tweet from set of 'The Giver'

Welcome to the Twitterverse, Katie Holmes.

Instagram reveals what ads will look like

Soon you'll find ads from retailers like Burberry, Macy's and Ben & Jerry's popping up in your Instagram feed.

Milky Pin-Up photo series

Got milk? These ladies certainly do! Despite being covered in pints upon pints of real milk, these pin-up girls still manage to achieve 50's style glamour while posing for the Milky Pin-up Series.

Lady Gaga's latest style makeover

Lady Gaga doesn't just have a brand new single, she also has a brand new look. Check out her latest style transformation ...

Hollywood PDA: Stars go public with their affection

Whether it's a cry for attention or they're just crazy in love, take a peek at Hollywood couples spotted getting hot 'n heavy in public.

Incredible celebrity engagement rings

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

Kate Middleton's top style moments

There's no doubt about it -- Kate Middleton is the reigning queen of style when it comes to all things glamorous, elegant and effortlessly chic. See the style icon's best moments ...

Selena Gomez flaunts sizzling bikini bod by the pool in Florida

The brunette beauty took some time out of her demanding tour schedule to relax and soak up the sun before her next concert in the Florida city of Sunrise on Oct. 28, 2013.

Stars on Halloween 2013

Who says Halloween is just for kids? Celebrities of all ages have been gearing up for the spookiest time of year -- from eek to chic, check out which stars have been getting into the Halloween spirit ...

Stars who wear sheer clothing

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

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.

Hot or not? Stars who've gotten pixie hair cuts

Sometimes it's just time for a (drastic) change. Take a look at the celebs who've chopped their long tresses in favor of a super-short 'do.

Playboy Mansion hosts annual Halloween bash 2013

Playmate of the Year Raquel Pomplun was among the many sexy guests to show up at the annual Playboy Halloween party on Oct. 26, 2013.

In memoriam: Stars we've lost in 2013

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

Kim Kardashian's style makeover

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

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of October 21

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

"Shake": Photographer captures pups in slow motion

We all know what happens when a dog gets wet--it shakes its its fur, sending water flying all over the room. But not everyone gets to see it up close and personal. Fortunately, photographer Carli Davidson has captured wet dogs in motion in her new book, "Shake." Watch the fur and jowls fly ...

Hottest wives and girlfriends in sports

Game on! It looks like these sports stars know how to score both on and off the field. Not only do athletes have fame, fortune, legions of adoring fans and countless endorsement deals, they also have some of the most gorgeous wives and girlfriends of all time. From world famous supermodels to stunning actresses and pop stars, check out the hottest WAGs in sports ...

Fall fashion guide 2013: Nail call

The Daily News rounds up its top nail polish picks for fall ...

Celebrity breakups

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

Royal baby photo album

In celebration of Kate Middleton and Prince William's new bundle of joy, George Alexander Louis, take a look at the royal family's baby photos through the years ...

Hollywood actors replaced in major movie roles

While Charlie Hunnam's exit caused quite a stir among fans, this isn't the only time an actor's been recast in a leading film role. Whether the actor was fired or pulled out last minute, take a look at other Hollywood movie replacements ...

Miley Cyrus' most attention-seeking moments

Miley Cyrus complains about the paparazzi, and yet with each passing day, she's spotted out and about flaunting her body in outfits that just scream "look at me!" From short shorts to see-through tops to the debut of her radically shorn 'do, take a look at the singer/actress' most attention-grabbing moments.

Celebrity cheating scandals

Not all Hollywood romances have fairy tale endings. Check out the stars who shocked fans by cheating on their sizzling significant others ...

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.

Hollywood brides

From "The Bachelor" nuptials to TomKat's big day, check out the most memorable Hollywood weddings.

Miss Universe 2013 contestants sizzle in bikinis ahead of pageant

It may be a few weeks before Miss Universe 2013 starts, but these beauties are already hot-to-trot! Get to meet this year's contestants ...

Sports

Reports: Goodell to meet with Redskins owner Snyder

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will meet with Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder in New York before he meets with representatives of the Oneida Indian Nation on Wednesday regarding the team's name, according to multiple reports.

Lester dominates Cards as Red Sox head back to Fenway up 3-2

Jon Lester may have given up the first run of his World Series career on Monday night, but it came in his finest performance.

After London backlash, Team USA Sochi gear is 'Made in the USA'

Team USA will now wear the Made in the USA label. Every article of clothing made by Ralph Lauren for the U.S. Olympic athletes in Sochi has been made by domestic craftsman and manufacturers.

Just Ducky: Oregon flies to No. 2 in BCS

Oregon passed Florida State and moved into second place behind Alabama in the BCS standings.

Promoter warming to idea of Floyd-Hopkins fight for '50'

Bernard Hopkins has always made it a goal to inspire older folks to do things they wouldn’t think possible. Well, in the case of Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer (who’s more middle-aged than ancient), that’s exactly what happened.

Rory gets best of Tiger in China

Rory McIlroy won for the first time this year — even if it was an 18-hole exhibition against Tiger Woods.

Peyton coping with two ankle sprains: report

Peyton Manning looked human against the hapless Jaguars two weeks ago, throwing for less than 300 yards and just two touchdowns. Now we know why.

D-III RB rushes for NCAA record 455 yards

Octavias McKoy ran for 455 yards to set an NCAA record for all-divisions in Division III Western Connecticut State’s 55-35 victory over Worcester State on Saturday.

Chelsea capitalizes on City miscue for 2-1 win

Fernando Torres capped off an impressive attacking display for Chelsea by seizing on Manchester City’s defensive blunder in the 90th minute to clinch a 2-1 victory in the Premier League on Sunday.

American Bradley leads Roma to victory

United States midfielder Michael Bradley scored late to help 10-man Roma beat Udinese 1-0 and set a Serie A record by winning its first nine matches of the season.

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