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Single mom of 3 forced to live 2 YEARS without HOT WATER thanks to housing bigs — now appealing $20G compensation they owe her

NYCHA left a single mother of three without hot water for more than two years — and now shamelessly plans to appeal the nearly $20,000 fine a Manhattan judge ordered it pay her. The jurist lashed out at New York City Housing Authority bureaucrats, including Chairman John Rhea, for making Cheryl Brown and her children suffer without hot water while repeatedly ignoring orders to fix it. read full story »

LAID TO FOOT REST: Rockaways nursing home resident, 67, beats roommate, 71, to death with wheelchair leg

The battered 71-year-old man was rushed after the attack to St. John's Hospital, where he died at 2:43 a.m. Wednesday, cops said. Thomas Yarnavick, 67, (pictured) was arrested at the scene and charged later with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon — the leg rest.

'Hey, are you Avonte?' Autistic teen, missing for almost 4 weeks, may have been spotted riding NYC subway

The search for Avonte Oquendo was reignited after a new photo emerged of a boy resembling the missing teen riding on an E or F line subway, sources said. A teenager recognized the boy riding the train Tuesday afternoon and walked up to him, asking, “Hey, are you Avonte?”

'What the hell are you doing?': Pilot charged with groping 14-year-old girl who was traveling by herself on Delta flight

A Utah airline pilot is facing federal charges after being accused of groping a 14-year-old girl while he was a passenger on a flight from Detroit to Salt Lake City.

IN THE LINE OF FIRE? George Zimmerman's wife claims he nailed bullet-riddled bullseye to a wall before moving out

The ugly divorce took a disturbing turn Wednesday when his estranged wife said he nailed a bullet-riddled bullseye to a wall of her parents’ house.

A-Rod's PR associate gets court date for ignoring subpoena

A judge ordered one of Alex Rodriguez's PR wizards to explain his resistance to a subpoena seeking info related to Rodriguez's links to Biogenesis, the shuttered Fla. clinic that was a source of PEDs.

TASTY PASTY! Miley channels Lil Kim's outfit for Halloween

Mortuary worker charged with swiping gold from the mouths of corpses

A California mortuary worker is accused of stealing gold dental crowns from many corpses under his care and then hawking the valuable caps for cold hard cash, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Lupica: With World Series victory, both Red Sox and city of Boston earn their baseball party

They had done everything else over the past 10 seasons, taken out the Yankees and then won their first World Series since 1918 in St. Louis and then won another one three years later in Colorado. The Red Sox had done everything except win a World Series at Fenway Park in all the years since 1918.

'My words weren't appropriate, but my frustrations are real': GOP Senator apologizes for calling Harry Reid an 'a--hole'

Oklahoma Sen. Tom Coburn admitted it was inappropriate to call Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid an 'a--hole' but said the slam is a symptom of his deep-rooted frustration.

Former Brazilian soccer player's decapitated head found dumped outside his front door

Juan Rodrigo Silva Santos, 35, was allegedly kidnapped by two men from a shop he ran in Rio de Janeiro. His wife, who is a military policewoman, found the man's head.

Hamill: A tale of feline love that transcends death

As Halloween approached, Ryan’s black cat, Baby, 13, began acting strangely after his lifelong companion Zsa Zsa died Oct. 18. That sad day, Zsa Zsa lay wailing in end-of-life farewells from her habitual perch on the old teak table by the backyard window, facing the towering trees and falling leaves of the dying season.

EXCLUSIVE NY pol seeks deets of NYPD role in Barneys, Macy’s profiling

A Brooklyn state senator is shopping for answers from NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly in the racial profiling probe of two high-end retailers.

Warren: Polarization got Kathleen Sebelius off Washington gangplank

Just like the Obamacare website, the congressional death watch crashed. Kathleen Sebelius, overseer of a botched rollout, had looked like toast as she turned into a punch line for late-night comics.

Man, 27, calls 911 minutes before gunning down his girlfriend, her parents and two kids following domestic dispute, cops say

Bryan Sweatt, 27, identified by cops as the shooter, placed a call at 5:51 p.m. Tuesday night from the home of his girlfriend’s parents. He also had an extensive rap sheet that includes burglary, forgery, and assault.

Democratic candidate Bill de Blasio says in final debate bad city policies would continue under Joe Lhota mayoralty

Bill de Blasio and Joe Lhota sprung to life in their final debate before the mayoral election — but only after the vast majority of voters had tuned them out.

WATCH: The heart-stopping moment New York bus driver pulls over mid-route to coax suicidal woman off the ledge of a bridge

Darnell Barton, of Buffalo, was driving some students from McKinley High School home on Oct. 18 when he spotted a woman sitting on the ledge over the Scajaquada Expressway, looking like she was ready to jump, according to local reports.

NSA hacked Google and Yahoo and stole their data, new Snowden leak charges

The government hacked Google and Yahoo and stole data despite authority to tap their systems legally, a new leak from Edward Snowden charges.

Pam goes pixie: Shows off short 'do

EXCLUSIVE PTA groups raise $53M for city’s best-funded schools

Parent-teacher associations from the city’s 30 most well-endowed public schools collected nearly $53 million in donations over the past five years, according to an analysis by the advocacy group Families for Excellent Schools. The top 10 PTAs, all located in wealthy neighborhoods, collected nearly $30 million during that period, the report shows.

Experts rate the mayoral debate: Did de Blasio win the last one?

Democrat Bill de Blasio and Republican Joe Lhota dueled Wednesday night in their third and final debate of the 2013 mayoral race. How did they do?

Greenman: Joe Lhota continues to take a walloping

Like a WWE match, we all know how the tussle between Joe Lhota and Bill de Blasio will end next Tuesday night. But at least if this were professional wrestling, we would have seen a few colorful outfits and some gasp-inducing pile drivers at Wednesday night’s debate.

EXCLUSIVE: Ne-Yo, pals rack up $800 restaurant tab — and then bolt on it

warning graphic image Depressed bachelor cuts off his penis then forgets to bring it to to the ER

Yang Hu, 26, reportedly hacked off his member at 9 p.m. Sunday after returning to his tiny apartment in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province.

Steve Jobs’ boyhood home — where he built the first Apple computer — named a historic site

A Silicon Valley city has designated the boyhood home of Steve Jobs an "historic resource" due to the way the legendary Apple co-founder went on to change the world.

Prescription drug dealers allegedly robbed over $1 million from 125 NYC robberies

A 13-man crew of prescription pill peddlers swiped more than a million dollars worth of drugs in 125 robberies in a three-year spree around New York City, authorities announced Wednesday.

Topless paparazzo who says she was unlawfully arrested 10 times for baring her breasts wins $40K settlement from NYC

Holly Van Voast claims she was arrested by the NYPD at least 10 times since 2011 while touring the five boroughs with a painted-on moustache and a Marilyn Monroe wig.

Brooklyn rabbi arrested in Beverly Hills on sexual abuse charges after man comes forward to allege abuse when he was 14-years-old

Rabbi Menachem Tewel, 30, was arrested Tuesday after the man - who is now 22-years-old - told police Tewel allegedly abused him in 2005 and 2006.

The most powerful person in the world is… Vladimir Putin (SEE WHO ELSE MADE THE LIST)

The Russian president knocked President Obama off the top spot in Forbes' fifth annual ranking of 'The World’s Most Powerful People.'

Female Democrats of the Senate tell Hillary Clinton to run for President: report

Female Dems in the Senate have jumped on the "Hillary for President" bandwagon — even though some of the liberal lady lawmakers on Team Hill are thought to have presidential ambitions of their own come 2016.

Social Security goes up by misly 1.5%

The country's more than 57 million Social Security beneficiaries won’t be getting much of a raise next year.

Jacqueline Mars, 74-year-old Mars candy heiress, charged in fatal Virginia crash

The heiress to a $30 billion candy empire who caused a fatal wreck in Northern Virgina was charged with reckless driving, officials said.

21 and over — to SMOKE: NYC council OKs raising cigarette-buying age from 18 to 21

Opening a new front in the city’s war on smoking, the New York City Council voted Wednesday to hike the legal age for purchasing cigarettes to 21.

Hurricane Sandy - One Year Later

NOT 'COOL': Anger over coaches' Jamaica bobsled team in blackface ...

PHOTOS KID COACHES: Parents dressing their kids up like Andy Reid, Mike Ditka and Bill Belichick this Halloween

Sports fans who have been too wrapped up in the World Series, the NFL, the NBA’s opening week and, well, sports in general, to find a costume for their kid have been bailed out by the Internet.

HAUNTED HEATS: Surfers compete in costume for the annual Halloween surf competition in California

Surfers dressed up in costumes to compete in the annual Halloween Surf Contest in Santa Monica, California this week.

... as revelers spark uproar for mocking Asiana crash that killed three people

Is it a trick? Woman says she'll hand out 'fat letters' to kids instead of Halloween candy

'Cheryl' of Fargo, N.D., called in to a local radio station to describe her letter, which reads, 'Your child is, in my opinion, moderately obese and should not be consuming sugar and treats.'

PHOTOS GOING FOR THE GOURD: Celebrities seeing orange at the pumpkin patch

Halloween is creeping around the corner and pumpkin patches have become a celebrity hotspot this season.

Lawsuit over Met Museum fees thrown out by judge

There's no such thing as a free lunch — or free admission to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.

see it Church looks like male private parts on Google Earth

This Illinois church may want to rethink its motto of "Rising Up." That's because the Christian Science Society's building — in the appropriately-named town of Dixon — looks like a giant phallus from space.

Fatal house fire caused by parked car that also blocked exit: fire chief

A car parked too close to a Westchester County home somehow caught fire, blocking the only exit and leading to the death of a couple and their two adult children. Another son survived.

Website for Miami Dolphins cheerleaders fixed after sending users to porn site

Already reeling from a four-game losing streak, the Miami Dolphins have now been forced to scramble because of a computer prankster.

Barefoot and homeless subway surfer dies after riding ON TOP of train in New York City

The unidentified subway surfer was seen by witnesses on the 6 train as it pulled into the 96th St. station, a transit source said.

Obama heads to Boston to defend health care rollout

President Barack Obama is citing the Massachusetts health care system’s slow start to keep expectations low for early sign-ups for his own overhaul. And he’s pointing to the bipartisan effort to get the program launched in Massachusetts to encourage his opponents to stop rooting for his law’s failure.

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.

Camille Grammer appears bruised and battered after beau's alleged attack

Starbucks brews up remarkable 34% profit in 4th quarter

The java giant posted a 34% profit in the fourth quarter, owed in large part to attracting more caffeine-crazed customers and opening more branches and offering more goodies for purchase.

Missouri man convicted of murder he says he didn’t commit may get new trial

A Missouri man who has spent nearly a decade behind bars for a murder he says he didn’t commit could get another shot at freedom after two key witnesses admitted they lied.

Former JFK Airport cargo handler sentenced to two years in jail for stealing more than 3,000 iPads

Renel Richardson, 31, worked at the airport when the massive heist occurred on Nov. 12, 2012, and served as a lookout.

Have mercy! 'Full House' child star is now a go-go dancer

'Someone had to step out of the pack and say 'This isn't right'': Black woman recalls day 17 years ago when she saved KKK member from violent threatening to kill him

Images of a black teenager leaping into harm’s way to protect an alleged Ku Klux Klan member from an angry mob have lost none of their impact 17 years later. Keshia Thomas spoke with the BBC about the day when 17 KKK members held a rally in mostly-liberal Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1996.

Married father dying in wrecked minivan writes love letters to wife of 32 years and 4 sons who he mysteriously abandoned a day before 80-foot crash into chasm

A married father of four slowly dying inside a minivan he crashed off a barren Utah highway spent his final hours penning letters to the family he mysteriously just abandoned, officials said.

Eww! Survey spots rats at 13% of NYC subway platforms — and at 20% of Bronx stations

The survey also documented other quality of life problems underground, such as 24% had exposed wiring and 32% had substantial graffiti.

5 Islamic militants nabbed after car burst into flames in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, more being sought

China said on Wednesday it had caught five suspected Islamist militants after a vehicle burst into flames on Beijing’s Tiananmen Square in what police called a terrorist attack.

Autos

Consumer Reports rates vehicle reliability with 2014 Subaru Forester getting top score

Japan's lock on Consumer Reports' vehicle reliability rankings is starting to ease. Three Japanese brands - Lexus, Toyota and Acura - took the top spots in this year's survey, and seven of the top 10 brands are Japanese.

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Sports

A-Rod associate gets date for ignoring subpoena related to leaks

A New York judge ordered one of Alex Rodriguez's PR wizards to explain his resistance to a subpoena seeking information related to Rodriguez's links to Biogenesis, the shuttered Florida clinic that was a source of performance-enhancing drugs for baseball players.

AI: 'I gave everything I had to basketball'

Allen Iverson wore a plain black shirt, baseball cap turned to the back, a large gold chain draped across his chest and a leather hooded jacket Wednesday at his retirement press conference.

Madden's Confidential: Series crown not in the Cards

There are those who would suggest the mechanical problems that kept the Cardinals’ plane grounded in St. Louis and delayed their arrival in Boston for almost eight hours Tuesday.

'Linsanity' now a bench act in Houston

The Knicks were roundly criticized for allowing Jeremy Lin and the "Linsanity" craze to walk out the door and sign with the Houston Rockets in the summer of 2012, opting not to match a three-year $25.1 million offer sheet.

Hottest Showbiz Galleries

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Comics & Games

Up & Down Words: Play Now! »

Garfield Minus Garfield: Read Now! »

Calvin & Hobbes: Read Now! »

Bilingual Crossword: Play Now! »

Sick Connecticut couple arrested for shocking 9-year-old girl with electric dog collar and forcing her to bark

A Connecticut couple was arrested for punishing a 9-year-old girl by strapping an electric dog collar around the child’s throat and forcing her to bark until she was zapped.

Nebraska family escapes burning minivan thanks to good Samaritans

A couple of good Samaritans saved a Nebraska family from a burning minivan moments before the vehicle exploded in flames. Ron Acquisto and Mary Mather spotted flowing gasoline and the first licks of fire on Sunday as they cruised behind the white van.

Gonzalez: Alleged CityTime crooks demanded fast payment for fake invoices of more than $5M per month, witness says

Darren Preucil testified that as soon as he started his job in 2006 at SAIC, he became troubled by how much the project’s main subcontractor was billing for the computer consultants it supplied.

'I couldn't see anything... I could just hear boom, boom, boom': Three dead after dust storm causes massive 19-vehicle pileup on Arizona highway

Three people were killed and at least 12 injured after a dust storm led to multiple crashes Tuesday on Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson, authorities said. Arizona Department of Public Safety officials identified one of those killed as Gordon Lee Smith, 76, of Mead, Wash.

GUY'S FURY: Celeb chef's heated fist fight caught on video

The secret's out! Kerry Washington is pregnant

BUST A MOVE: Car salesman stuns with old-school dance moves in viral smash

Joe Barzelay busted some old-school dance moves at a commercial shoot has become an online smash, showing up street dancers during the filming of a TV spot at Eastern Shore Hyundai in Daphne, Ala.

'Michelle Obama can't Instagram like my girl': Egomaniac Kanye wants Kim on the cover of Vogue as he absurdly claims they have more influence than the first couple

The Yeezus rapper made the remarks while on Ryan Seacrest's radio show Tuesday. He says he and Kim are "collectively ... the most influential with clothing."

SHOCK LAWSUIT CLAIM: Macy's security has arrest quota, 'race code system'

Macy's security guards worked on a quota system of five “arrests” per week — and nonwhite shoppers were identified by an internal “race code system,” according to a lawsuit.

City correction officer who ‘torched’ Brooklyn building - leaving a dozen injured - charged with arson

Yvette Randolph, 43, has been a city correction officer since 2002 and was assigned to the Bellevue Hospital prison ward to guard sick inmates, a source said.

Hand it to Rihanna: Singer gets new henna-inspired tat

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

The Queens City Council candidate is 'absolutely flabbergasted' with the city Campaign Finance Board rule forbidding those running for office from wearing pins or buttons in voter-guide materials.

'Police must do more than just respond to radio calls': Ray Kelly was to speak about city's anti-violence program before he was booed off the stage

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.

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.

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.

Retro photo galleries

Historic Gibson family shipwreck photo collection

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LADY IN BLACK: Gaga's latest style makeover

'THE RESILIENCY OF HOBOKEN': Students return to cherished Jersey school more than a year after fire destroyed the building

Hoboken Charter School's 198 students finally went to their own school Wednesday, 13 months after a brutal fire destroyed their building at 713 Washington St.

Entire Ohio town organizes early Christmas celebration with presents, decorations and visit from Santa for boy dying of cancer

A Cincinnati teen suffering from an aggressive form of cancer celebrated Christmas early after his entire town came together to put on a festive display.

GO REFLECT IT ON THE MOUNTAIN: Norwegian town sets up giant mirrors on its peaks to boost sunlight

A small mountain village in Norway has reason to sing and celebrate after an incredible innovation has brought them the winter sun for the first time.

ONE MAD GRANNY! Grandma furious over rising gas prices vents unbridled fury in Grand Theft Auto V - SEE THE VIDEO

A British granny was so furious with rising gas prices that she went on a Grand Theft Auto V shooting spree. The senior citizen vented her anger at British Gas by hopping on the controls and gunning down innocent bystanders. "Hello, what do you do for a living?

Editors' Picks

EXCLUSIVE: Ne-Yo, pals rack up $800 restaurant tab — and then bolt on it

Hey Ne-Yo, here’s a tip — leave one next time. And pay your bill while you’re at it.

Kathie Lee & Hoda: Let's see more real-life women on runway

An army of plus-size models took over the runways of Paris.

PHOTOS Bosox Red Sox win it all — again!

The Red Sox clinched a World Series in Boston for the first time since 1918, defeating the Cardinals, 6-1, in Game 6.

TV REVIEW 'Big History'

Sometimes a big story can be told more effectively in a small amount of time.

CBS News to launch 24-hour news service

The Eye network is developing a new, Web-based digital platform that will offer a 24-hour newscast.

TV REVIEW ‘Time of Death’

Rarely has TV bored in on the subject of death as unblinkingly as it does in this new series.

Channing producing reality pilot

Channing Tatum is jumping on the reality TV bandwagon for his bordello-themed restaurant.

Jacko doc reunites with youngest son

Conrad Murray had a joyful reunion with the youngest of his seven kids after his release from prison.

Jonas Brothers: 'It was best' to split

The Jonas Brothers opened up about the dissolution of the band on "Good Morning America."

Introducing... the Deep-Fried Twinkie Burger

The delectable new treat debuted at PYT restaurant in Philadelphia.

Liberty Ross reflects on cheating scandal

She has called the scandal involving her ex-husband Rupert Sanders a 'horrible ordeal.'

Gadget helps you track acne

For those struggling with acne, a new self skin scanner and app can help you predict breakouts.

Bitcoin ATM opens in Canada

The machine resembles an ordinary cash ATM.

Daniel Radcliffe to take on Sebastian Coe

Daniel Radcliffe is going from chasing the golden snitch to seeking Olympic gold.

Willie Nelson inks deal for ‘unvarnished’ memoir

The venerable country star will write a book to “open up about all aspects of his life.”

Fassbender: 'I've never really thought of myself as good-looking'

The 36-year-old actor opened up to the UK's Elle magazine.

SEE IT New 'Wolf of Wall Street' trailer

The new Martin Scorsese flick, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, opens on Christmas Day.

WATCH Beyonce’s teases new song

Queen Bey has a novel way of teasing her new single - in a trailer.

Pink defends husband Carey Hart, daughter Willow's motorcycle ride

Pink isn't feeling so rosy over questions about her parenting.

Jonas Brothers explain split: 'We decided it was best to finish this'

Nick Jonas, the youngest of the brothers, said that he initiated the breakup.

Channing Tatum producing reality pilot based on his New Orleans eatery

Channing Tatum is jumping on the reality TV bandwagon.

Beyoncé photobombs fan during Australia concert

Beyoncé is not above the photobomb as one fan discovered at an Australian concert.

Kristin Cavallari, Jay Cutler expecting second child: report

Kristin Cavallari reportedly has a second child on way with NFL quarterback husband Jay Cutler.

Lady Gaga mourns the loss of childhood dog

Gaga took to Twitter to share the sad news about her four-legged friend.

Chris Brown checks into rehab to work on anger issues

His time behind bars 'wasn't a pleasant experience.'

PHOTOS Behind the scenes of the inaugural Kitten Bowl

Roll over, Puppy Bowl — the kittens are taking the field.

PHOTOS 'War of the Worlds' 75th Anniversary

It's the 75th anniversary of Orson Welles' 'War of the Worlds' broadcast.

Scott Eastwood dating Jana Kramer: report

New Hollywood heartthrob Scott Eastwood may have found a leading lady already.

Kimye plan to outdo the royal wedding

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

'Pippi Longstocking' child star unleashes hardcore sex tape

Consider your childhood officially ruined.

PHOTOS Milky Pin-Up photo series

Got milk? These ladies certainly do!

Anne Lamott on new book 'Stitches,' Twitter, and learning how to mend

Anne Lamott’s’s latest book “Stitches: A Handbook on Meaning, Hope, and Repair” sprung from a simple question – how she was going to explain how a man, little more than a boy himself, blazed into a sleepy school in Connecticut and gunned down twenty tiny students and six educators.

Christina Milian sizzles for Halloween

Who says Halloween is just for kids? Christina Milian was green with envy for the special occasion.

photos Olivia Wilde shows off baby bump

Baby bumps never go out of style among the celebrity set. See which stars are expecting and who's showing off the bump.

Bob Barker returning to ‘The Price is Right’ for 90th birthday

CBS says "The Price is Right" is planning a milestone birthday celebration for former host Bob Barker.

Swaddling babies could lead to hip problems in later life: study

The ancient practice of "swaddling" a baby in a blanket, arms restrained and legs stretched out, is making a comeback, but experts warned Tuesday it was bad for infant hips.

Camille Grammer bruised and battered in photos of alleged attack

Camille Grammer says she is "healthy and happy" after being granted a restraining order against ex-boyfriend Dmitri Charalambopoulos.

Kelly Osbourne apologizes to Lady Gaga for birthday cake blunder

Kelly Osbourne is eating her words - and maybe some cake as well. The "Fashion Police" star apologized to Lady Gaga after inexplicably telling the singer to "eat my s--t" for sending a birthday cake.

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

Lady Gaga has received a big round of applause from Glamour magazine.

photos Anne V gets hot and heavy with Mets ace Matt Harvey

Take a peek at Hollywood couples spotted kissing in public.

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

There's no doubt about it -- Kate Middleton is the reigning queen of style.

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.

Best celebrity Halloween costumes of all time

Stars love to dress up too! Check out the greatest celebrity Halloween costumes of all time ...

Actors who got their start in horror movies

They might be superstars now - but that doesn't mean they didn't have to start somewhere. Check out all the actors that have horror movie skeletons hiding in their closets.

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 ...

Celebrities at the pumpkin patch

Halloween is creeping around the corner and pumpkin patches have become a celebrity hotspot this season.

Hollywood hair chameleons

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

Best celebrity photobombs

Ever get that feeling someone's lurking behind you? Check out which celebrities have fallen victim to a hilarious photobomb ...

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 baby bumps

Baby bumps never go out of style among the celebrity set. See which stars are expecting and who's showing off the bump.

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 ...

Celebrities in rehab

Fame is tough and not everyone can cope with it. These celebrities paid a visit to a rehabilitation center - some more than once.

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.

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 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 ...

Sports

Knicks, Nets set to take N.Y. rivalry to new heights

If you think the Knicks vs. the Nets has always been a heated rivalry, then James Dolan has a Chase Bridge at Madison Square Garden to sell you. There have been a few playoff meetings over the years but none was very memorable.

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.

FAU football coach resigns over 'illegal drug' use

Florida Atlantic says football coach Carl Pelini resigned Wednesday after acknowledging to school officials that he used illegal drugs. Defensive coordinator Pete Rekstis also resigned after a post-practice meeting with athletic director Patrick Chun.

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.

Tennis star Hingis quizzed by Swiss cops for alleged assault

Martina Hingis has been questioned by Swiss police after her estranged husband said he was attacked by the five-time Grand Slam champion and her family.

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.