MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

PICTURED: LAX gunman Paul Ciancia with bullet wound to the face moments after bloody shooting spree at airport terminal

WARNING: Graphic content: A stunning photo that surfaced Saturday shows gunman Paul Ciancia’s face bloodied, his hands cuffed behind his back and pools of blood soaking the carpet at Los Angeles International Airport, as family of victim Gerardo Hernandez (bottom left) mourns. read full story »

STILL riding the rails: 'Subway vigilante' Bernie Goetz released after pot bust, ready to return to NYC subways

Bernie Goetz, who served six months for his 1984 shooting of four black teens aboard a No. 2 train, was sprung without bail after a night behind bars on a marijuana charge.

'Run, Hil, run': Chuck Schumer backs Hillary Clinton for President at annual Iowa dinner

New York Sen. Chuck Schumer endorsed Hillary Clinton even before she announced her candidacy, insisting she was unquestionably the best person for the job.

Rev. Al Sharpton appears in 'SNL' bit on cast diversity with host Kerry Washington

The bit was a direct response to growing criticism of the hit NBC show’s lack of diversity, particularly the dearth of black women in its cast.

Former Penn. football coach charged with raping cheerleader

A Pennsylvania youth football coach has been accused of repeatedly raping a cheerleader over the course of two years, when the girl was between the ages of 11 and 13.

French ‘Hands off my whore’ campaign: No pay-for-sex fines

A group of 343 self-confessed French "s--mbags," including the lawyer for disgraced Dominique Strauss-Kahn, have started a "Hands off my whore" campaign, aimed to protect men using prostitutes. The group are protesting plans by the French government that would punish men buying sexual services with the equivalent of a $2,000 fine.

Claire Danes bares all on 'Homeland' method

Denver Broncos coach John Fox to have heart surgery, will be out for weeks, team confirms

Denver coach John Fox was taken to a hospital in the Charlotte, N.C., area Saturday after feeling light-headed while playing golf during the Broncos’ bye week.

Cique du Soleil takes tumble during performance, survives 'Wheel of Death'

A Cirque du Soleil performer slipped and fell off the "Wheel of Death" during a performance at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas Friday night, the company stated on its Facebook page.

Lupica: If Red Sox GM Cherington can win it all, so can Yanks' Brian Cashman

The Yankees now begin to see if they can go from being a wounded 85-win team, one not making the playoffs for what feels like the second time in a hundred years, to winning another World Series.

Karate teacher demanded students perform sex acts to get into 'secret society,' police official says

Robert Earle Keith, a convicted sex predator in Kalamazoo, Mich., allegedly told the teens in his at-home dojo that ‘pleasing their master’ was needed to join a secret society that was part of the black belt process.

Explosion at Chinese fireworks factory blast kills 11 and injures 17 workers, most who were female

An explosion at a fireworks factory in southern China killed 11 workers and injured 17 others, state media and a local official said Saturday.

Software honcho admits to drugging and raping female employees while on business trips

Henri Morris, president of Solid Software Solutions in Houston, pleaded guilty Friday to drugging four female employees in order to sexually abuse them, according to a report.

Boy escapes attack as pair beat down Miami shark

A 6-year-old boy was attacked by a shark while vacationing with his family in Miami — but child miraculously survived after a pair of strangers fought off the killer fish, according to a report.

Amanda Knox trial: New forensic tests find no traces of victim's DNA on knife

Forensic testing of the kitchen knife that helped tied Amanda Knox to the murder of British student Meredith Kercher has revealed no new traces of the victim’s blood.

Fall back the healthy way: How to avoid health hazards commonly associated with end of Daylight Saving Time

The beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time mean more than a clock change.

Raissman: Sir Charles blames media for his Melo drama

Charles Barkley started this. Now he’s looking for someone else to blame. When Carmelo Anthony announced he would opt out of his contract on July 1 and become a free agent, Sir Charles, TNT’s NBA studio analyst, was quick to criticize.

She's available! 'Tan Mom' files divorce after infidelity test

NHL goalie accused of assaulting girlfriend allowed to play — and he notches victory

Paul Stastny’s second goal of the game 3:36 into the extra session gave the Avalanche and troubled goalie Semyon Varlamov a 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars on Friday night.

Student, 10, allegedly jumps 30 floors to death — because teacher told him to

A 10-year-old Chinese schoolboy plunged 30 floors to his death after his teacher apparently told him to jump from a building.

Celebs run in NYC Marathon to support good causes

Phone-hacking trial: Prosecutor says Murdoch employees targeted Princes William and Harry

A prosecutor gave jurors juicy details of tabloid misbehavior at Britain's phone hacking trial on Friday, describing how journalists targeted celebrities, government ministers and even Princes William and Harry.

Half-naked man found shackled at ankles says he was kept prisoner in Houston home: report

Police in south Texas are hunting for a couple who allegedly kept an illegal border crosser shackled at their home for ten days while demanding $3,000 from his family in Honduras.

Man eats beloved dog to stay alive in wilderness

A 44-year-old outdoorsman who was stranded in the Quebec wilderness for months reportedly ate his beloved dog to survive after a bear attack left him without any resources.

Boss admits to drugging, raping female employees on business trips

A Houston software company executive who was caught with taking date rape and male enhancement pills on a business trip, admitted to drugging four female employees in federal court Friday.

SUV mows down mother, 2 kids, kills child in Brooklyn: cops

The driver of an SUV lost control of the vehicle and plowed into a mother walking with two kids in Brooklyn, killing one of the children, officials said. The driver of a red Ford SUV lost control, mounted the sidewalk and slammed into an apartment building with a pharmacy on the ground floor on the corner of Dekalb Ave. and Clermont Ave. in Fort Greene about 12:45 p.m. Saturday, cops said.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they're committed to slogan 'Death to America,' days before 34th anniversary of U.S. embassy hostage siege

The 34th anniversary of the 1979 U.S. embassy takeover is Monday and the nation's Revolutionary Guard opposes efforts to work with the U.S.

'I just don’t know if I can do this': Obama was worried he wouldn’t win New York debate against Romney, tell-all reveals

“I just don’t know if I can do this,” he said, according to “Double Down,” a new book by Mark Halperin and John Heilemann.

At least he's No. 1 in SOMETHING: MLB calls A-Rod baseball's biggest doper in scathing statement

MLB chief operating officer Rob Manfred has called Alex Rodriguez's use of performance-enhancing drugs “longer and more pervasive than any other player.”

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendez on the rocks: report

Trayon Christian, teen in Barneys shop-and-frisk case, meets NY attorney general

The black teen suing Barneys for racial profiling and a pair of ex-store security guards met Friday with the state attorney general in his ongoing probe of the retailer.

Boy, 9, electrocuted after touching downed wire in Nashville

Nashville police said Christopher Ellison died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday night after he was rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Nashville police identified the child as Christopher Ellison.

Ex-Lehman banker accused of biting wife acquitted of serious charges, found guilty of a violation

Former Lehman Brothers VP David Milberg accused of biting his wife amid a domestic row in their upper West Side pad was convicted of a violation Friday but found not guilty of the serious charges levied against him.

Man facing child sex-crimes in 3 states says twin did it

An Army officer linked by DNA to sexual assaults on children in three states claims his identical twin brother Brian is really to blame for some of the crimes.

Swedish restaurant slammed for racism of its ‘Gypsy Soup’

A restaurant in Sweden has been reported to the police for racism after calling one of its dishes "Gypsy Soup", claiming as a joke that all the ingredients were stolen. The prank was the idea of the Lundavägens Grill restaurant, in Malmo, southern Sweden.

Giuliani: Bill de Blasio should apologize to NYPD For 'libelous' racial profiling accusations

Rudy Giuliani on Friday tore into Bill de Blasio, accusing the mayoral front-runner of slandering the NYPD.

Holiday time already?! Walmart unveils deals hardly a day after Halloween — but the bargains are big

Halloween leftovers were barely a day old when consumers were given a surprise treat: early Black Friday deals, courtesy of Walmart.

Lupica: NYPD Commish Ray Kelly, unlike foes, shows class while taking lumps during campaign

Ray Kelly, who has been a hero of his city by keeping it as safe as he has in a dangerous world, has been getting banged around from the mayoral campaign all the way to a demonstration by Ivy Leaguers.

All 13 credit card fraud busts at Barneys this year involved minorities

The 13 suspects arrested for credit card fraud at Barneys stores this year were all minorities: 10 black men, two black women, and an Asian woman. Four pleaded guilty; the other cases are pending.

LAX shooting halts 'Mad Men' final season filming

On Friday, the cast and crew of "Mad Men" began rolling cameras for their final season, only to have production halted by the terrifying shooting at LAX. The AMC series was apparently working in Terminal 4 when gunman Paul Anthony Ciancia opened fire.

Demonstrators take to the streets of Nairobi in protest over 'grass cutting punishment' in Kenyan teen gang rape case

Hundreds of angry demonstrators have marched in the Kenyan capital Nairobi to protest against a decision to punish three men accused of gang-raping a teenager by making them cut grass at a police station.

'She killed me, so I killed her': Man kills mistress after she admits to being HIV positive

A Dallas man is standing trial in the 2012 murder of his mistress Cicely Lee Bolden. Larry Dunn told police he killed her because he believed he would contract the disease and die.

GHOSTFACE KILLER: Gunman in 'Scream' mask helped murder man in Brooklyn, cops say

A killer in a Ghostface mask as one of the trigger-happy gunmen who murdered a man in Brooklyn and wounded two others in Queens during a spree of Halloween violence, police sources said Friday.

German passports to add third gender category

German passports will carry a third gender category after the country became the first in Europe to recognize people who are born with characteristics of both sexes. Passports will read "male," "female" and "X" following the landmark decision.

Jennifer Love Hewitt's 'Client List' canceled by Lifetime

Elderly Italian woman dies falling into husband’s tomb

Antonietta Testa, 75, was cleaning the tomb when the marble broke, causing her to fall to the bottom of the grave, a drop of 12 feet.

'There were no signs': Cop who killed himself in front of Brooklyn station had been a rising star in NYPD

The officer, identified by police sources as Robert Cedeno, 41, shot himself in the head Thursday night just steps away from his new post at the 66th Precinct station house in Borough Park.

Eva’s new mystery flame is a ‘wealthy businessman’

Agency to research brain implants to treat mental illness

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency said the goal of the initiative is to learn more about how the brain works and to find ways to monitor neurological activity.

South African teacher fired after taking teens for penis piercings

Pieter Oberholzer, 57, says the students at Willowridge High School in Pretoria pressured him for months to get them a ‘Prince Albert’ after they spotted his piercing in the shower.

Michigan man claims he found Osama bin Laden in 2003, wants to collect $25M reward

A Michigan man claims he tipped federal investigators to the location of Osama bin Laden's compound in Pakistan eight years before his killing and has hired attorneys to help him collect the his reward.

Ponzi mastermind Bernie Madoff struggled with long division, longtime former employee testifies

The claim emerged in Manhattan Federal Court on Thursday when David Krugel, who started working for Madoff in the 1970s, said Madoff started talking to him about calculations related to bond trades.

Body parts found at L.A. waste plant for third time in a week

A left arm was found at a waste water treatment plant in Los Angeles County. It was part of the same woman whose upper torso, pelvis and legs were found at two plants earlier in the week, cops say.

Suspect arrested in Fla. shooting death of man caught in love triangle, cops say

A family in Jersey City, N.J., may finally see justice served after one of its own was gunned down after being ensnared in a fatal Florida love triangle.

Selena Gomez flaunts bikini body by the pool

White hot: Calendar girls wear dresses made of milk

Woman with 'Syndrome X' dies at 20 but still looks like toddler

A woman who died last week at the age of 20 never aged. Brooke Greenberg, of Reisterstown, Md., puzzled medical professionals for years because she still looked and acted like a toddler.

Teen who ran away with divorced 37-year-old dad found alive in field

A 15-year-old Michigan girl who ran away with a man more than twice her age has been found alive and relatively unharmed, authorities confirmed late Tuesday evening.

Chinese woman plans sex romp … with father-in-law

A Chinese woman arranged a hot sex blind date with a mysterious online lover — only to find out it was her own father-in-law.

Lady Gaga gets completely naked in London performance

Lady Gaga says her new music is about baring her soul. Apparently, it's all about baring her bottom as well.

Hurricane Sandy - One Year Later

Autos

Truck driver in $300,000 Ferrari smash-up: 'I didn't see nothing'

That ban on double parking? It turns out it exists for a reason, as the driver of a brand new $300,000 Ferrari FF found out earlier this week.

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Sports

No. 3 Florida State crushes No. 7 Miami (FL), 41-14

Jameis Winston threw for 325 yards and No. 3 Florida State rolled to a 41-14 victory against No. 7 Miami in another matchup of undefeated Atlantic Coast Conference rivals that turned into a Seminoles’ blowout.

The Score: In new film on Lance, he is lord of the lies

When you see how coldly calculating Lance Armstrong was about protecting one of the most lucrative and long-running frauds in the history of sports, it seems both terrifying and utterly predictable that he was reportedly considering a second career in American politics.

Lawrence: Kyrie could follow LeBron out the door

In their annual preseason poll when asked that specific question (excluding their own players), NBA GMs named only two other players besides LeBron James — who should have been a unanimous choice but surprisingly “only’’ received close to 90% of the votes.

Macho By Nose! Stevens wins true Classic

Predictably, in an unpredictable year in horse racing, the Breeders’ Cup Classic went to a jockey who didn’t expect to be in the saddle and a trainer who overcame huge odds to be at Santa Anita.

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Comics & Games

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'Very satisfied' Bloomberg praises appeals court ruling that blocked sweeping changes to the NYPD's stop and frisk policy

Making his first comment on Thursday's ruling, the mayor said the decision showed the city had been right in defending the stop-and-frisk policy.

'You have to be on the other side': Former NYPD boss Bernard Kerik says he wants prison reform after three years as a federal inmate

The disgraced ex-NYPD commissioner, in an interview aired Friday on the "Today" show, said his three years as a federal inmate turned him into a proponent of prison reform.

Crack-o'-lantern! Woman busted at Montreal airport with four pounds of cocaine stashed in pumpkins

Scanning equipment showed the three seasonal squashes had been hollowed out and packed with a chalky substance.

Garbage truck driver worker in critical condition after he is run over by garbage truck he was driving in the Bronx

A city sanitation driver suffered a life-threatening injury in a freak accident Friday — he was run over by the garbage truck he had been driving, officials said.

Man accused of killing Brooklyn mom, four children, with meat cleaver in jealous rage indicted for first-degree murder

A grand jury has indicted a confessed killer on five counts of first degree murder for butchering a Brooklyn mother and her four children, prosecutors announced Friday.

SEE IT: Harrison Ford pierces Jimmy Fallon's ear

NYPD says release of docs for Muslim case helps evildoers

In a 25-page affidavit, Deputy Commissioner David Cohen said the sweeping demand for virtually every document generated by the Intelligence Division since 2004 would be a jackpot if it got into the hands of evildoers.

Teen bride Stodden splits with her much-older husband

Rabbi accused of molesting a boy in Brooklyn’s Chabad community to be prosecuted in N.Y.

The married rabbi accused of molesting a boy in Brooklyn’s Chabad community appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Thursday and agreed to return to New York for prosecution.

BULLYING 'NOT TOLERATED': Miami Dolphins coach issues warning after lineman leaves team following cafeteria incident

Offensive tackle Jonathan Martin reportedly "kind of flipped out" after a prank in which his teammates got up and walked away after he tried to sit down with them on Monday in the Dolphins' lunch room.

Brooklyn pastor: After revelations of NYCHA's big effort to avoid repairing my congregants' apartments, it's time for the agency to do better

No New Yorker who lives in New York City Housing Authority housing or works with NYCHA residents is surprised by the recent Daily News revelations describing how the agency uses millions of dollars and squads of lawyers to frustrate tenants.

LOST IN TRANSLATION: Facebook bans British man as meatball reference mistaken for anti-gay slur: 'I like f----ts'

Robert Wilkes, 54, was booted from the social networking site after bosses thought his love for the classic English meatball dish was instead an American slur against gay people.

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Miley caught partying with booze and Benji

'This is wrong': Chuck Hagel blasts states that refuse to allow National Guard facilities to issue ID cards that enable benefits for same-sex spouses

The Defense Secretary did not name the states that are defying Pentagon policy. But nine have been cited: Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and West Virginia.

Another single mom battled NYCHA for two years over lack of hot water — but finally gave up

Estefany Hernandez, 26, said she went to court six times to force the New York City Housing Authority to fix the water problem.

Flesh-eating maggots from hair weave said to have caused Kenyan woman's crippling headaches

A Kenyan woman suffering from crippling headaches after being fitted with a human hair weave found flesh-eating maggots gnawing into her skull.

Psych test ordered for man charged in wheelchair slay

A Queens nursing home resident charged with beating his roommate to death with a wheelchair leg rest was taken to Bellevue Hospital on Thursday for a psychiatric evaluation, officials said.

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EYES ON THE ROAD: Truck driver was looking at sexy snaps on Facebook at time of crash that killed police officer, report claims

A truck driver was leering at photos of half-naked women on his phone instead of watching the road when he slammed into police cars and fire trucks on an Arizona highway, killing an officer, records show.

Hillary Clinton 'minded' to run for president

The Herald, a Glasgow-based paper, reported recently that Clinton was pressed on her presidential plans at a private gathering after receiving an honorary degree from St. Andrews University in Scotland.

NSA leaker seeks German help after John Kerry says spying went ‘too far’

Leaker Edward Snowden wants Germany's help dodging U.S. charges for revealing the scope of American surveillance of its foreign friends.

French pol questions appearance of four men held captive by Islamic kidnappers after they returned home with 'astonishing beards'

A leading French politician has sparked a real-life Homeland row after questioning the appearance of four men held captive by Islamic kidnappers, because they returned home with "astonishing beards".

Kathy Griffin takes aim at celeb egos in NYC show

Editors' Picks

EXCLUSIVE Bacon Brothers sizzled and fizzled

Footloose’ star Kevin Bacon was almost the next King of Pop.

PHOTOS Best celebrity images of the week

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

PHOTOS Check out the celebs who are also artists

Sometimes, stars decide they want to make art.

Tweeting fish runs for city council in Michigan

Something's fishy about one of the candidates campaigning for local government in Ann Arbor, Mich. A 20-pound carp that was pulled from a pond in Nov. 2012 for being "destructive" has launched an enthusiastic write-in crusade for city council.

Lifetime cancels Jennifer Love Hewitt's 'The Client List'

Jennifer Love Hewitt addicts will have to find their fix elsewhere: Lifetime announced Firday that it has canceled her show "The Client List" after two seasons on air. On "The Client List," Hewitt played a mother of two who becomes an escort after getting a job at a spa.

'Thor' villain treats kids at Halloween screening

The nefarious Loki, scourge of Thor and the Avengers, is actually a good guy. A really good guy.

Heidi, is that you? See how makeup artists transform Klum

It takes a whole team of make-up professionals to make supermodel look old.

SHOCK DOC: 50 years after JFK was assassinated, new theory emerges

New film reveals new angle on how the President was killed in 1963.

LeAnn and Eddie dress up as Dolly and Kenny

They rely on each other, from one country star to another. .

Britney Spears names homophobic pastor as favorite author

Spears is in hot water with her LGBT fan base after a recent Twitter Q&A.

Kimye sues YouTube co-founder for filming proposal

Wedding proposals at private parties in ballparks apparently don’t always stay private.

TV REVIEW ‘The Thundermans’

"The Thundermans" has the good-hearted goofiness that makes Nick’s live-action sitcoms easy to watch.

Austen banknote kicks up airbrushing scandal

Is the Bank of England distorting Jane Austen’s portrait for her appearance on the new ten pound note?

Killers drummer: Music in America is 'retarded'

Just call Ronnie Vanucci "Mr. Not-so-brightside."

Lactose intolerant? You can still drink milk

Recent research found that folks with lactose intolerance can tolerate up to 1 cup of milk in one sitting.

An exercise that's off the walll

The Fitwall workout incorporates heart-rate monitors and iPads to ensure you break a serious sweat.

'Judge Judy' naturalizes 149 U.S. citizens

Everyone left Judge Judith Sheindlin's courtroom happy for a change.

Sriracha alternatives in case there’s a shortage

Sriracha lovers had a near miss this week over a California city’s bid to shut down a production facility.

Beltran drops price of Long Island manse

After going down in the World Series, the price of Carlos Beltran's home declined as well.

Does intermittent fasting work?

Here's a look at what it is and why it can be beneficial to your health.

60-carat pink diamond expected to bring in $60M

The largest pink diamond known to man went on display at Sotheby's in New York Friday.

Kanye postpones 'Yeezus' tour after accident

Kanye West was forced to delay dates on his "Yeezus" tour after a car accident damaged his equipment.

PHOTOS Painting the town

A look back at Banksy's 'Better Out Than In' residency in New York City.

Oh baby! Utah woman gives birth to giant boy

Joel Brandon Jr. weighed a whopping 14 pounds when he was delivered by cesarean section.

photos Nicki Minaj just can't cover up

The oft-nude rapper seems to have #nofilter when it comes to snapping selfies...

Dolly Parton: Goddaughter Miley Cyrus ‘doesn’t need’ my advice

The country star opened up about the 20-year-old’s "extreme moves" lately.

Ireland blasts costume criticism: 'I am Cherokee'

Baldwin sparked outrage for Native American regalia.

EXCLUSIVE Michael and Catherine back on?

Michael Douglas was showing off his wedding ring at the premiere of his new movie, “Last Vegas.”

The Killers' Brandon Flowers: Music in America is 'retarded'

'There's a lot of bulls--t' on US radio' added drummer Ronnie Vanucci.

Carrots boost male fertility, improve sperm: study

Here's another incentive for guys to eat their fill of colorful fruits and veggies.

Yankees World Series hero Johnny Kucks dead at 80

Kucks appeared in eight games over four World Series with a 1.89 ERA.

Nintendo deactivates online feature on 3DS due to misuse

Nintendo learned that some users were firing off "offensive material" to others.

Tori Spelling admits sex tape with husband Dean

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

photos The White House celebrates Halloween

Barack and Michelle got into the Halloween spirit at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Jennifer Garner makes fun of Ben's 'Tin Man'

The actress is sharing some of her husband's less dapper moments.

SEE IT No costume, no problem

A bold ASU student took "sexy costume" trend to a new level when she showed up to Halloween bash nude.

Model Candice Swanepoel in new Versace fragrance ad

The Italian brand's new fragrance updates the 2006 juice Versace Bright Crystal.

Good news for chocolate lovers

Adolescents who reported eating a lot of chocolate had lower BMIs and slimmer waistlines, new study finds.

Kendra Wilkinson confirms baby No. 2 on the way

It's clear. Kendra Wilkinson is pregnant!

PHOTOS See which actors got their start with chilling performances in horror flicks

Check out all the actors that have horror movie skeletons hiding in their closets.

It's offically over: Ashton and Demi finalize divorce two years after split

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore have reached a settlement on their divorce.

Katy: Mick Jagger put the 'Moves' on me when I was 18

Katy Perry talked to an Australian radio station this week.

Courteney Cox splits from 'Cougartown' co-star

She has reportedly called it quits with Brian Van Holt, according to a drunk dial from ex-hubby.

Lamar Odom says he and Khloe are 'unbreakable’

Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian are doing "wonderful," according to the NBA star.

Tina Fey sitcom ordered by NBC

NBC has ordered 13 episodes of a new sitcom co-written by Tina Fey and starring "Office" alum Ellie Kemper.

Makeup vending machines hit NYC subway station

Looking good on the go gets a whole lot easier at Bryant Park, thanks to L’Oréal Paris.

Kim reveals 50-pound post-baby weight loss

Kim Kardashian has a certain "glow mom thing" about her, Jay Leno said.

MOVIE REVIEWS 'Man of Tai Chi,' 'Casting By'

Say what you will about Keanu Reeves, but he knows his strengths. A martial artist is drawn into a criminal underworld.

In the Now for Nov. 1

Get in the New York City Marathon spirit without breaking a sweat.

How TV will cover JFK anniversary

Not only did the assassination change the course of America, it changed the course of television.

Ashton tapped to design new Lenovo tablet

The computer-maker has hired the tech-savvy actor to help design and pitch its latest line of tablets.

MOVIE REVIEW 'About Time'

Adults are in for a treat from rom-com king Richard Curtis.

'Friday the 13th Part 2' star now driving cab

Next time you hail a cab in Florida, don't be surprised to see Jason staring at you from the rearview mirror.

What does a wagging tail reveal?

The way Fido wags his tail might reveal more about him than you know.

'Simpsons' to honor Marcia Wallace

The show will pause Sunday to remember Marcia Wallace, who played Edna Krabappel and other characters.

PHOTOS A rich crop of sweaters for autumn

The Daily News rounds up the best sweaters and knits for fall and winter.

The scariest moment in film?

A frightening new scientific study has named the most feared movie moments. Check out the list.

LeAnn Rimes' invasion of privacy suit dismissed

The lawsuit singer filed against two Northern California women has been tossed.

Alyssa Milano: I'd do a 'Charmed' film

Forget a "Charmed" reboot: Alyssa Milano wants to get the gang back together for a movie.

PHOTOS The best shots from Nikon photo contest

While photos taken by a microscope have scientific value, they also make for stunning pieces of visual art.

PHOTOS Hollywood hair chameleons

Pamela Anderson has chopped her trademark blond locks for a pixie cut.

KStew, RPatz in secret rendezvous

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson can't seem to stay away from each other.

Billy Joel to play Brooklyn’s Barclays Center

For the first time in his career, Billy Joel will play Brooklyn...on New Year’s Eve.

Blake Lively is L'Oréal's new face

The 26-year-old actress has been unveiled as the latest brand ambassador for the French cosmetics giant.

PHOTOS Red Sox clinch World Series at home

The Red Sox defeated the Cardinals, 6-1, in Game 6.

MOVIE REVIEWS 'The Broken Circle Breakdown,' 'Aftermath'

Belgian Oscar hopeful strikes a chord with bluegrass music; guilt fuels Polish film about community secrets.

TV REVIEW 'Big History'

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

CBS mulling ‘How I Met Your Mother’ spinoff

CBS is working on a spinoff to “How I Met Your Mother,” though it it would not include any of the current . that’s wrapping up at the end of this season.

photos Kourtney Kardashian goes makeup free

How do Hollywood's hottest stars stack up without their camera-ready paint jobs?

‘Ender’s Game’ author wouldn't be hurt by boycott: report

Sci-fi author Orson Scott Card may not be facing any bleak post-apocalyptic financial future even if a boycott of the "Ender's Game" movie takes hold over his homophobic preaching.

photos Kim flashes in see-through dress

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

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

You might remember Blake McIver from his turn as Derek on "Full House" or as Waldo in the 1994 movie "The Little Rascals." But these days, 28-year-old McIver, formerly McIver Ewing, is working as a professional go-go dancer.

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.

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

Camille Grammer says she is "healthy and happy" after being granted a restraining order against ex-boyfriend Dmitri Charalambopoulos - whom she says left her "bruised and battered" following a hotel room fight.

TV REVIEW ‘Time of Death’

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

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

Gotta hand it to Rihanna, the girl likes her tattoos.

Channing producing reality pilot

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

Facebook knows if you'll break up soon: study

Facebook officially knows everything about you. According to a new study, the social media network may even be able to predict whether or not your relationship will last.

Review: Sony Walkman Sports MP3 player

Durable and water resistant, this is a smartly designed device.

The secret's out! Kerry Washington is pregnant

"Scandal" star reportedly expecting with NFL player husband Nnamdi Asomugha.

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."

SEE IT: A rich crop of sweaters for autumn

The Daily News rounds up the best sweaters and knits for fall and winter.

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.”

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.

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.

'Wild Art': New book celebrates art both beautiful and bizarre

You won't see these works of art in a museum. Some of the world's wackiest installations are being featured in a new book "Wild Art." Check out pieces so bizarre they're beautiful ...

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.

Stars who make art

Sometimes, stars decide they want to make art. Sometimes they're multitalented, and other times they should probably keep their day jobs ...

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of October 28

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

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 ...

Nicki Minaj's most outrageous Instagram photos

Nicki Minaj can't seem to cover up online! The oft-nude rapper seems to have #nofilter when it comes to snapping selfies on Instagram ...

Heidi Klum does Halloween

If one celebrity does Halloween right, it's Heidi Klum. The German supermodel is well known for the extravagant parties she hosts every year and the corresponding costumes she dons. Check out Heidi Klum's ghoulish and sexy costumes through the years.

Stars caught without makeup

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

Animals celebrate Halloween

Wild animals and pampered pooches also like to get in their tricks and treats. From dogs parading around in costume to wild animals "wearing" spooky masks, check out the best photos of animals celebrating Halloween.

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 ...

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.

Best celebrity Halloween costumes of all time

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

A rich crop of sweaters for autumn

The Daily News rounds up the best sweaters and knits for fall and winter.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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