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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: The terrifying moment man sets himself on FIRE at D.C.'s National Mall as passersby try to put out the flames

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT: Flames and smoke from the self-immolating man near 7th Street and Jefferson Drive, SW, were visible from the Capitol, where some staffers watched the scene from west facing windows, just a day after a car chase that ended with the shooting death of a woman just outside the Hart Senate Office Building. read full story »

DO-NOTHING COPS: Off-duty NYPD detectives stood idly by as father was severly beaten in front of family by gang of bikers

The shocking revelation came as celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred (pictured, right) defended a biker who was badly injured after being run down by a panicking dad trying to get his wife and child to safety.

'This isn't some damn game': John Boehner urges Democrats to 'sit down and talk' as Dems say its time for GOP to unite

President Barack Obama decided to stay home from economic summits in Asia as Democrats stepped up pressure on congressional Republicans to rein in their tea party faction and reopen the government with no strings attached.

A-ROD HITS BACK: Yankees star accuses MLB of 'vigilante justice' and 'bullying' witnesses in lawsuit after 211-game suspension for doping

In an attempt to save face — and his fortune — troubled Yankee superstar Alex Rodriguez filed a lawsuit, charging MLB and Bug Selig with "tortious interference with A-Rod's existing and future contracts."

Newlywed bride who allegedly shoved husband off cliff in Montana just a week after wedding charged with FIRST DEGREE MURDER

Jordan Linn Graham, 22, was charged with first-degree and second-degree murder for allegedly pushing her husband of one week, Cody Lee Johnson, 25, off a cliff in Glacier National Park on July 7.

EXCLUSIVE City to spend $29M paying educators it can’t fire even after being found abusing kids or breaking the rules

There are 326 teachers and school administrators who have been reassigned from the classroom yet still collecting pay, the Daily News has learned.

'Project Runway' model Morgan Quinn lied about getting robbery: cops

The magazine cover girl allegedly lied to cops when she said a homeless man with a sharp object forced her into a building and took her purse, which contained $300 and a $2,000 ring.

Madonna: I was raped at knifepoint

Service to create 'virtual babies' to screen sperm donors for genetic diseases

A service designed to check a hypothetical child's risk of inheriting disorders before that woman even becomes pregnant is scheduled to launch by December.

Czech news anchor embarrassed by penis image that pops up in monitor above his head

Daniel Takac of the Ceskatelevize channel in the Czech Republic read the main headlines of the day as the slipup caused fellow journalists to laugh in the background.

see it Baby squirrel steals the show and hangs out on Tiger Woods' shoulder at Presidents Cup

Assistant captain Davis Love III found a pet squirrel small enough to fit into his pocket, and Olympic ski champion Lindsey Vonn gave Tiger Woods a brief scare when she put the squirrel on his back.

STOCK SCREWUP: Investors confuse Tweeter with Twitter — sending bankrupt company's stock soaring

It may sound cuckoo, but overexcited and somewhat befuddled investors sent shares of a defunct electronics retailer named Tweeter flying after confusing it with Twitter.

EXPERT: Woman killed after Capitol Hill chase may have had postpartum PSYCHOSIS

The postpartum mental illness, which affects only 1 in 1,000 women, is often associated with suicide and infanticide, writes Margaret Spinelli.

'She didn’t have to die': Sisters of woman shot dead by D.C. police after crashing into White House security gate call her 'troubled soul,' blast cops for using deadly force

The sisters of the Connecticut mom killed by Capitol cops after a wild car chase through Washington said Friday she was a troubled soul — not a "terrorist."

FROM IDOL TO ENEMY: Sinead O'Connor fires back at Miley Cyrus for mocking Amanda Bynes' mental illness, threatens legal action over tweets

The "We Can't Stop" singer slammed Sinead O'Connor in a controversial tweet comparing her to Amanda Bynes, mocking O'Connor's own Twitter meltdown last year in which she hinted at feeling suicidal.

What's REALLY in your chicken nuggets? Less chicken meat than you'd think

Researchers examined chicken nuggets from two national fast food chains and found breast and thigh meat accounted for 50% or less of each nugget. The rest wasn't pretty.

Judge denies cop killer Ronell Wilson's paternity petition for kid he fathered with prison guard because he's 'civilly dead'

Wilson "began his petition while incarcerated, and was therefore civilly dead," and should be treated "as if he were actually dead," Suffolk County Family Court Judge David Freundlich found.

Off-duty NYPD officer had been drinking before crash that killed pedestrian, police sources say

An off-duty NYPD cop who had been drinking was taken into custody after he struck and killed a pedestrian in a traffic accident in Staten Island early Friday, police sources said.

Surprise! John Kerry stages birthday party for Defense Department boss Chuck Hagel

John Kerry pulled off an impromptu fête for Chuck Hagel Thursday, surprising his colleague with a chocolate birthday cake in Tokyo.

'It's a major relief': Kentucky man charged with kidnapping, killing niece 14 years after her death

Stanley Dishon, 55, was charged for the kidnapping and murder of his 10-year-old niece, Jessica Dishon - who was last seen alive on Sept. 10, 1999.

BUSTED: Cheap goon caught on camera punching female store clerk over 41 cents is arrested

Kendrick Ruth, 35, of Long Beach, Calif., was arrested for robbery and assault in the Sept. 7 incident. He punched clerk Yadira Lara after she refused to let him pay a dollar for a $1.41 cigar.

'I wanted to spread my legs and cause controversy': Punk band films sex video on Westboro Baptist Church lawn

A female member of a Californian group that bills itself as "the sleaziest punk band in the world" shot a raunchy solo sex tape on the front lawn of the controversial Westboro Baptist Church, the band says.

We can't stop talking about Miley ahead of ‘SNL’ debut

'I look like a monster, granny': Dallas boy, 8, recovering after being shot in the face

Brave Texas boy D.J. Maiden is fighting to be out of the hospital by Halloween after he was shot in the face last month just days after his eighth birthday.

GETTING SOMETHING OFF HER CHEST; Actress Nina Dobrev goes topless to promote Obamacare

The "Vampire Diaries" star boldly shed her top and shared the snap on social media, urging the uninsured to sign up for the new program with a link to the enrollment site.

Anti-Defamation League accepts Hobby Lobby apology for New Jersey employee comments

Blogger Ken Berwitz accused the company of anti-semitism after a friend inquired about the lack of Hanukkah items at the chain’s Marlboro outlet despite a large Jewish population in the area.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CLOSES FOR BUSINESS STILL TIPPING BIG: While hundreds of thousands of federal employees go unpaid, President Obama lays out 85% tip

The President and vice president took a surprise stroll to Taylor Gourmet, where Obama criticized Republicans as the shutdown headed into the weekend.

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Shouldn't they have checked that? Government hotline for Obamacare almost spells out 1-800-F--KYO

In a funny coincidence, the telephone number designed to assist people looking for more information on the health care law can just about be made out to spell an abrasive insult.

'This completely disrupts everything he knows': Families outraged after shutdown closes rec center that offered programs for their autistic kids

Nearly 100 people with autism have been shut out of the Aviator Sports Center in Brooklyn — which used to offer daily programs for them — because the sports complex is part of a national park.

Warren: House must vote on shutdown, debt ceiling to save Congress approval ratings

Just Vote. It seems so simple. But those words are central to two crises that are now one and explain the impossible: godawful approval ratings for Congress getting worse.

SHUTDOWN SHUTEYE: GOP congressman caught napping as he presided over House chamber during 45-min speech

Rep. George Holding was caught sleeping while he supposed to be presiding over a House session, as his Republican colleague, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX), was blasting Obamacare in a passionate protest.

Lupica: We need 'a speaker with some spine!' Boehner needs to stop listening to small-time politicians and stand up to GOP zealots

The House of Representatives is being by led around by 30 or so Republicans from weird little pockets of America that have no fear of losing their seats.

ON DUTY, WITHOUT PAY: Capitol cops and Secret Service still protecting officials during shutdown

Federal law enforcement officers — who have been protecting the public during the mayhem in Washington, D.C. — are considered 'essential' and are required to work during the shutdown — without pay.

SEE IT Obama posts adorable pic of him and Michelle on their wedding day to mark 21st anniversary

Barack Obama better be putting on the charm for wife Michelle because for the second year in a row, the pair have had to forego a romantic outing on their wedding anniversary due to the unpredictable political calendar.

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From the Departments of Education and Commerce to the National Park Service, see what agencies have been affected.

SHOCKING VIDEO: The moment a former American soldier opens fire on a cop during a traffic stop before he was shot dead by the officer– all while his three kids were sitting in the car

Dramatic footage from the dash cam of an Oregon State Trooper shows the moment a fatigues-clad man unholstered a pistol and opened fire on the officer — who managed to fatally shoot the suspect when the gunfire erupted.

LIVE BY THE POT, DIE BY THE POT: Brazilian smuggler crushed to death by 1,100 POUNDS of own marijuana stash after crashing SUV

A Brazilian drug smuggler was crushed to death by 1,100 pounds of his own pot after he lost control of his car during a police chase and hit a tree.

Vicious beating of transgendered woman in Harlem remains unsolved as official try to sort out clashing accounts of tragedy

The first suspect, Paris Wilson, 20, was arrested for misdemeanor assault after he was identified as the person who punched Islan Nettles, 21.

Four people implicated in child porn probe found dead in abandoned car in Alabama and may have killed each other in murder-suicide pact

Four people found dead inside a car abandoned on a secluded Alabama road were implicated in a Tennessee child pornography probe and may have killed one another in a bizarre murder-suicide pact, authorities said.

watch One sly fox! Spoilsport animal steals golf balls and frustrates players at Swiss resort

A sly fox is giving Swiss golfers the runaround by darting out to steal their balls during play.

Chicago restaurant cooks up controversy by garnishing burger with a communion wafer

Kuma’s corner names hamburgers after heavy metal bands, and chose to name the burger after Swedish band Ghost. The restaurant says they didn’t mean to offend anyone.

Grandfather’s viral letter to daughter: I’m disowning you for kicking out my gay grandson

A thoroughly “disappointed” grandparent reportedly scolded his daughter via snail mail after she kicked his grandson out of the house for being gay.

Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Kidd suspended 2 games for DUI, will miss home opener against Miami Heat

As expected, the NBA suspended Jason Kidd for opener at Cleveland on Oct. 30 and the home opener against the Heat on Nov. 1 because he pled guilty to DUI in July.

wow! Stowaway raccoon survives 4-week boat trip to England by eating cardboard

A stowaway raccoon from Iowa survived a four-week transatlantic boat crossing to England by eating cardboard and drinking condensed water.

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see it Massive mushrooms bigger than basketballs found in Michigan couple's backyard

Ed and Amy Delaney of Leslie were celebrating an anniversary when he announced a surprise. Instead of presenting her with the flowers she had expected, he showed off his colossal find.

Photo emerges of biker Edwin Mieses moments after he was run over by SUV in wild upper Manhattan chase

Lying face-down on the West Side Highway and surrounded by his biker gang friends, 32-year-old Edwin Mieses is pictured moments after he was run over by a Range Rover.

Graffiti artist Banksy gives new meaning to ‘spray’ painting at latest New York installation

Elusive graffiti artist Banksy debuted his third work of the month on Thursday in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood.

VANDALIZING THE VANDAL'S WORK: Riding Citi Bikes, graffiti artists try to steal Banksy's thunder by defacing new painting

Three men riding Citi Bikes defaced graffiti painted by British street artist Banksy on Friday that is part of his current New York City show, “Better Out Than In.”

Follow the Daily News' LIVE BLOG on Banksy as he reveals new graffiti art during his monthlong residency in New York

The British street artist will be in New York City throughout the month of October for his new show "Better Out Than In" and we're collecting his Instagram and Twitter posts as well as reactions from followers and spotters.

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Assault charges dropped against New York Giants owner's nephew

The nephew of Giants owner John Mara scored a huge legal victory Friday when all charges were dropped against him in the case of a vicious New Year’s Eve assault.

Bill de Blasio considering Bill Bratton for old job as police commissioner

The Democratic mayoral candidate revealed he would consider Bratton, as well as NYPD Chief of Department Phillip Banks, for the position of police commissioner.

EXCLUSIVE Convicted murderer who penned book about life of crime shot dead in Harlem

A convicted murderer who penned a book about a life of crime in Harlem was shot in the neck in a killing that mirrored the violence he tried to immortalize in his writing, police sources said Thursday.

Tennessee middle school janitor counterfeits cash on work copy machine: police

James Terry Chapman allegedly copied both sides of $10 and $20 bills on separate sheets of paper, cut them out and glued them together crudely in an embarrassingly amateurish fraud scheme.

Emotionally disturbed blind man sits over third rail in apparent suicide attempt at Brooklyn subway station

The 45-year-old sat on the protective board that covers the electrified third rail at the Utica Ave. station on the C line - and refused to budge, authorities said.

As Bloomy makes his exit, the billionaire mayor is hailed by the real estate biz: 'He really stretched the boundaries of the city'

Mayor Bloomberg would be crazy to try to run for a fourth term — but real estate brokers say it’s crazy to want anyone else in City Hall.

Father who refused to help cops catch killer of son found shot to death in stroller, now wanted in subway robbery

The Brooklyn man who wouldn’t cooperate with police after his son was killed in a shooting in which he was believed to be the target is now wanted for a strong-armed subway robbery, police said Friday.

Raissman: Cris Carter makes private conversation with Alex Rodriguez very public

Carter said he knows A-Rod from being a resident of South Florida, where they have often crossed paths. He then went on to recount a conversation A-Rod likely didn’t think would end up on a radio show.

photos Capitol lockdown after car chase and gunfire sparks chaos in D.C.

The scene in Washington yesterday while the U.S. Capitol was on security lockdown.

EXCLUSIVE City Transit to pay Manhattan rider — who already sued NY for $10K in '07 — $150K over continued service dog harassment

New York City Transit is paying $150,000 to a woman who claimed in a federal lawsuit she and her massive service dog were constantly hounded on buses and in subway stations.

MEET SIRI: Atlanta woman and veteran voice actor says she's the voice behind Apple's digital assistant — SEE THE VIDEO

An Atlanta woman claims she was the popular voice behind Apple’s digital assistant — until she was dropped with the recent operating system upgrade.

BABY'S FIRST ROAR! Rare white lion cub shows off its voice in adorable video

A tiny female white lion living at the Belgrade Zoo in Serbia tests out its voice in a new heartwarming video.

North Texas grandma raises enough money—and then some—to adopt her orphaned grandson

Thanks to the kindness of more than 100 strangers, Hunter Keipper will be able to live with his grandma, Dianna Foster.

Walking an hour a day can reduce breast cancer risk: study

Women who walk for an hour a day can reduce their risk of breast cancer by 14 percent, a new study suggests.

EXCLUSIVE Brooklyn cop probed for allegedly planting gun in computer repairman's trunk

A Brooklyn cop is being probed for allegedly planting a gun in the trunk of a computer repairman’s car and lying about how it got there, the Daily News has learned.

YIKES! 'Poop' pill will help restore digestive balance

Doctors have found a way to put healthy people’s poop into pills that can cure serious gut infections — a less yucky way to do “fecal transplants.”

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Take a look at some of the futuristic designs from the twentieth century that guessed what the cars of today might look like. Here's a hint: they were pretty far off.

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A fire that destroyed a Tesla electric car near Seattle began in the vehicle's battery pack, officials said Wednesday, creating challenges for firefighters who tried to put out the flames.

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MAXED OUT: Scherzer fans 11 Athletics as Tigers hang on to win Game 1 of ALCS

Max Scherzer struck out 11 over seven dominant innings, Miguel Cabrera helped stake Detroit to an early lead before leaving in the eighth, and the Tigers held on to beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2 on Friday night in the opener of their AL division series.

Braves hold off Dodgers in Game 2 of NLDS, even series

The Braves knew what awaited them if they lost Game 2 of their division series against the Dodgers Friday night – more talk about how Atlanta always folds in the playoffs, how the Braves are an annual October disappointment.

Relentless Red Sox pound Rays 12-2 in Game 1 romp

After playing three must-win games in four days the Tampa Bay Rays finally got to play a game without the pressure of elimination bearing down on them. And they played like it.

A-Rod files litigation against Yankee doctor, hospital

Embattled Yankee Alex Rodriguez filed a medical malpractice suit against Yankee team doctor Christopher Ahmad and New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center on Friday in Bronx State Supreme Court.

Feinsand: Boston shows city hearts are going strong

Shane Victorino has been a member of the Boston community for about six months, a 10-year veteran who has called San Diego, Philadelphia and Los Angeles home during his years in the majors.

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A set of archived mug shots from the Archives de la Ville de Montreal showcases women who were arrested for prostitution and madams that ran brothels -- a common seedy practice in Montreal in the 1940s.

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Democrat Bill de Blasio wallops Republican Joe Lhota by 49 points in a Friday New York Times/Siena poll on the race for mayor, leading overwhelmingly even on Lhota's signature campaign issues.

Gonzalez: Obama heads toward deportation milestone as immigration reform flounders

The government shutdown and federal debt ceiling may have eclipsed the issue of immigration reform, but advocates and labor unions will still stage protests around the country Saturday.

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New York's Obamacare website struggles under heavy traffic for third day

The state's new online insurance marketplace has had 39 million visits since it went active Tuesday morning. Officials say they are working to improve the site's access and navigation.

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An Ohio pet owner who allegedly left his starving, flea-infested animal tied to a tree for four years defended his actions by saying, "The dog is not a human."

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A homeless nut accused of stalking Miss USA 2013 at her swanky Manhattan apartment has been found unfit for trial by court doctors.

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Days after Marina Shifrin posted her epic "I quit!" video, she's got an offer from "The Queen Latifah Show."

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

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Miley Cyrus complains about the paparazzi, but her behavior would suggest otherwise

Mid-life stress may be linked to Alzheimer's

Middle-aged women inundated with stress are more likely to develop Alzheimer's later in life, study suggests.

Robin Quivers opens up about cancer battle

Robin Quivers is back after almost 17 months off the air.

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

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This would-be high-tension drama turns out to be standard fare.

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Princess Eugenie of York made time for a spot of shopping with her mum in SoHo.

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These celebs love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies.

Bieber escapes criminal charges for allegedly threatening neighbor

The pop star was said to have had a run in with a neighbor.

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First, the bad news: While “Parks and Recreation” sweethearts Amy Poehler and Adam Scott are both in Stu Zicherman’s debut comedy “A.C.O.D.,” they don’t play a couple. They play enemies.

JetBlue teams up with Birchbox to give flyers beauty goodies

Flyers who pay up for the airline's 'Mint' seats can freshen up with the latest samples.

Eating a big breakfast may increase fertility: study

New study suggest a hearty breakfast may boost fertility in women with a common menstrual problem.

Michael Sheen dating VH1 host Carrie Keagan: report

Michael Sheen has reportedly found a new gal pal in VH1’s “Morning Buzz” host Carrie Keagan.

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3D toothbrush cleans in 6 seconds

Blizzident, a 3D-printed device, is designed to get your teeth squeaky clean in just six seconds.

REVIEW 'Cleaners'

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

PHOTOS Bringing in fall splendor

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

PHOTOS Remembering Tom Clancy

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

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

The 31-year-old mom-of-two shows off her enviable physique.

Tom Clancy brought military history to thriller novels

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

Alec Baldwin pays tribute to Tom Clancy

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

Cory Monteith coroner's report revealed

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

PHOTOS Pictures of the day

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Book reveals wild sex parties of swingers

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

SEE IT Beckham ditches shirt for H&M

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

KFC unveils Go Cup for hungry drivers

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

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

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

PHOTOS Celebrity grills

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

Clooney and the 'Croatian Sensation'

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

Lostprophets disband amid horrific sex charges

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

Kate Upton on a horse in Louis Vuitton show

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

Kimmel's Obamacare 'gotcha' moment

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

George Clooney talks shutdown

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

PHOTOS North's designer duds

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

Kate Hudson introduces athletic apparel line

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

‘Ted 2’ gets official release date

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

Meg Ryan trades Hollywood spotlight for quiet life NYC

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

Dinosaur erotica now available on Kindle

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

Ann Romney mocks Bloomberg in new cookbook

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Liz Hurley, Estée Lauder kick off BCA month

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

Best and worst countries to grow old

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

Marc Jacobs leaving Louis Vuitton

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

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

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

‘Twilight’ actor Jackson Rathbone marries girlfriend

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

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

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

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

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

JLaw, Hemsworth snuggle on set of 'Mockingjay'

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

Gia Allemand's boyfriend breaks silence on her suicide

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

Legendary soccer manager Ferguson a Civil War buff

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

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

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

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

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

Bradley Cooper cools off with new flame and model Suki Waterhouse

It's always sunny in Hollywood, and these celebs love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies almost as much as they love getting all dressed up for the red carpet.

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

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

PHOTOS Congressional party poopers

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

REVIEW 'Welcome to the Family'

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

From 'Gossip Girl' to assassin's wife

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

Anthony Bourdain admits error in insulting Frito pie

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

Lady Gaga to headline YouTube Music Awards

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

Drake hits No. 1 on Billboard chart

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

PHOTOS Athletes among us

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

Sky-high suites

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

Jodie Foster dating Ellen DeGeneres’ ex?

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

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

Briana Cuoco impressed the judges in the singing competition.

Oops! Where is Miranda Kerr's bra?

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

Koreans take their Spam seriously

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

Striking a blow for women

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

Anderson Cooper stalking suspect's torment

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

Pop star Anastacia reveals double mastectomy

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

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

New Bubble Football puts soccer players inside inflatable suits

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

Miley Cyrus laughs at rumors of pregnancy

Calm down everyone. Miley Cyrus IS NOT pregnant.

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

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

Richelle Mead dishes on ‘Vampire Academy’ film

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

Baby joy for Mark-Paul Gosselaar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'Hunger Games' stars on set

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Athletes Among Us photo series

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

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VIPs from both the entertainment world and the international community came to the Great Lawn in Central Park on Sept. 28 for the second Global Citizen Concert. Stars like Alicia Keys and John Mayer, and officials like the president of the World Bank joined forces to urge world leaders to help end extreme poverty by 2030.

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Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte have ridden off into the sunset. Father Time is catching up to Derek Jeter, and MLB may be doing the same to Alex Rodriguez.

Browns QB Hoyer’s season over with torn ACL

Brian Hoyer’s story, seemingly pulled from a Disney movie script, took a cruel turn. The Cleveland quarterback’s season is over.

Pujols sues ex-Cards slugger Clark over 'roid comments

Baseball star Albert Pujols is suing former Cardinals slugger Jack Clark for saying on his radio show that Pujols used steroids. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch (http://bit.ly/1cd96kN ) reports that the lawsuit filed Friday in St.

Cole delivers like a vet as Pirates even NLDS with 7-1 win

Tuesday night, when everyone in Pittsburgh - including his teammates - were going wild as the Pirates won their first playoff game in 21 years, Gerrit Cole was working.

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It was the head butt heard 'round the world. Zinedine Zidane was booted from the 2006 World Cup Final in Berlin when the French star was given a red card for head butting Italy defender Marco Materazzi square in the chest during extra time.

Kobe goes overseas for medical procedure

Kobe Bryant is heading overseas to have a medical procedure unrelated to the torn Achilles tendon he sustained in April. The Los Angeles Lakers said Thursday that Bryant is expected to return early next week.

Cards beat up on Burnett, Bucs in Game 1 of NLDS

It was not new territory for A.J. Burnett. The Pirates starter had been roughed up like this in a postseason game before, so he did not spend much time agonizing over how his implosion on the mound led to the Cardinals’ 9-1 win in Game 1 of their National League division series.

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