MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

EXCLUSIVE: Estranged wife of NRA top brass, who was 'living in fear,' says farewell to arms, becoming voice of anti-gun advocates

The estranged wife of a top National Rifle Association official in New York has emerged as a passionate, public advocate to curb gun violence. read full story »

Could SHE become the first woman cardinal? Scholars say Pope Francis 'wouldn't hesitate' appointing a female

She’s married and a feminist to boot, but Irish theologian Linda Hogan is being touted as a candidate to become the first female “prince” of the Catholic Church.

'Sadomasochist' lesbian tried to kill her partner during 'rough sex' — but she claims 'no means yes' in their relationship: sheriff

A Florida “sadomasochist” raped and tried to kill her girlfriend during “rough sex” romps, authorities said. Mia McCarthy, 23, violated her older partner twice, refusing to stop even as the woman suffered in pain, an affidavit says.

JUST MISSED: Cops minutes from stopping LAX shooter after kin tip

The man who drove alleged Los Angeles International Airport gunman Paul Ciancia to the terminal Friday did not know his pal was hellbent on a murderous rampage, authorities said Sunday.

Edward Snowden's bid for clemency rejected by White House, intelligence heads

The White House and the heads of the intelligence committees in Congress are rejecting a plea for clemency by national security leaker Edward Snowden. White House adviser Dan Pfeiffer said on ABC’s “This Week” that no offers are being discussed, and that Snowden should return to the U.S. and face charges.

Lupica: Bill de Blasio is lucky and looks poised to win, but can he run New York City?

There was “Lucky Guy” on Broadway earlier this year, a play about the late columnist Mike McAlary, a huge hit starring Tom Hanks and written by Nora Ephron that finally closed in July.

Selena: I’m the girl you ‘take home to your parents'

A-Rod complaint: MLB leaking lies about '06 positive test

Attorneys for Alex Rodriguez filed an "application" on Sunday with arbitrator Fredric Horowitz that alleges Major League Baseball officials leaked that Rodriguez had tested positive for a stimulant in 2006.

SEE IT Michigan woman’s tasteless Boston Marathon bombing costume sparks outrage, threats

Alicia Ann Lynch, 22, posted a pic of herself wearing the gory Halloween costume on her Twitter account. The backlash was predictably swift.

Donohue: Ex-pickpocket gone straight returns gov't-issued $7G tax-refund that wasn't his

Sherman O.T. Powell stood like a statue in his tiny, bare-bones Harlem apartment a few weeks ago. He was paralyzed with disbelief.

Hillary Clinton's team calls Schumer's presidential endorsement ‘flattering'

A spokesman for Hillary Clinton sidestepped a call by Sen. Chuck Schumer in the key caucus state of Iowa for her to run.

Dolphins' Incognito suspended for misconduct related to Martin

The Miami Dolphins suspended guard Richie Incognito late Sunday for misconduct related to the treatment of teammate Jonathan Martin, who abruptly left the team a week ago to receive help for emotional issues.

FDNY captain runs marathon in honor of late father

James Ellson, captain of the FDNY’s Rescue 3, ran an emotional first New York City Marathon Sunday in honor of his late dad, James Ellson Sr., who ran in 15 NYC marathons and was also a highly-decorated FDNY captain. The elder Ellson began running at 45, and his son standing amid the spectators proudly cheered him on and supplied him with warm clothes and water.

Obama ‘dishonest’ on health care, Romney says

President Barack Obama is lying about his health care plan, the man he defeated last year says.

Driver who killed 9-year-old Brooklyn boy charged with criminally negligent homicide: cops

Anthony Byrd, 59, lost control of his 2000 Ford Expedition when he jumped the curb in Fort Greene and fatally struck Lucian Merryweather, cops said.

Virginia boy, 7, dresses in white KKK robe for Halloween because it's 'cool' — with mom defending costume as family 'tradition'

Jessica Black, the pint-sized boy's mother who made his white robe and cloak, says her son understood the risk when putting it on. Not only that, it's a "family tradition," she argued.

SAY TUT?! Famous pharaoh King Tut died in a chariot accident, had botched mummification: scientists

A 3,000-year-old mystery has finally been solved after researchers discovered how the world's most famous pharaoh, Tutankhamun, died.

Sorry for 'ruining your life': New book says Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik apologized to mom for 77 deaths

He has never once apologized to the families of the victims he slaughtered, but Nazi nut Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik said sorry to his mom.

Lawmakers debate gun control after Los Angeles airport shooting leaves TSA agent dead, 5 injured

Texas Republican Rep. Mike McCaul suggested that Friday’s bloodbath could have been prevented if TSA officers were allowed to carry guns.

Celebs run in NYC Marathon to support good causes

Daily Newser has his mother in mind as he races NYC Marathon for cancer charity

O'Flanagan's, one of the ubiquitous Irish pubs around Manhattan, holds memories, both dear and heart-wrenching, for me.

Politician slammed for posting pic of Italy's black minister as monkey

A furious battle over race has been reignited in Italy after an anti-immigration supporter posted a picture of a black minister with the head of a monkey.

Raissman: NFL analyst John Lynch goes for the knees

With the NFL changing its rules of engagement for defensive players, TV analysts have talked on egg shells while judging the legality of certain hits. Which leads to the following question: How would Brandon Meriweather, the Redskins’ safety and devotee of torn ACLs, perform in a broadcast booth?

WHAT A SAINT! Wife of New Orleans owner finds and returns NY reporter's engagement ring after spotting it MetLife Stadium women's room

The wife of New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson found a newspaper reporter’s engagement ring after the team’s 26-20 loss to the Jets.

SEE THE PHOTOS NFL recap: Nick Foles tosses record 7 TDs; Chiefs remain unbeaten

EXCLUSIVE Brooklyn’s New American Academy suffers setback after poor exam results

New York City has slammed the brakes on a plan to expand a much-heralded Brooklyn elementary school after less than 10% of its first class of third-graders passed state exams last spring.

SEE IT PHOTO-OP FOR THE FAITHFUL: Rabbis everywhere in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights

About 4,000 rabbis from around the world gathered at the World Lubavitcher Center in Brooklyn for the group’s annual convention, dinner and group photo.

Mafia's dumping of toxic waste blamed for high cancer rates

The Mafia has been blamed for a huge rise in cancers in southern Italy after it was discovered the mob had been illegally dumping vast amounts of nuclear waste.

Lovett: De Blasio's pre-K tax gets support in Legislature

On the eve of Tuesday’s mayoral election, Democratic front-runner Bill de Blasio’s push to tax the wealthy to pay for universal prekindergarten has received crucial support in the Legislature. Senate co-leader Jeffrey Klein, who had backed former city Controller Bill Thompson in the Democratic mayoral primary, says he will aggressively push for passage of the city tax hike plan during next year’s state budget talks.

How about child hunger? Gates takes swipe at Zuckerberg, who called information technology an achievement

In a broadside swipe at his Silicon Valley peers, Microsoft founder Bill Gates said information technology isn’t saving the world.

eBay apologizes for allowing Holocaust-related items from concentration camp victims for bid

eBay has apologized after an investigation revealed the website was selling Holocaust memorabilia. Some 30 items — including the uniform of a Polish baker who died at Auschwitz, which was on sale for $18,000 — were on sale on the site.

Jets shock Saints with 26-20 win at MetLife Stadium and revive playoff hopes

After losing by 40 points to the Bengals, the Jets came home and beat one of the best teams in the league. Naturally. The Jets (5-4) knocked off the Saints (6-2) 26-20 at MetLife Stadium Sunday on the heels of a terrific ground game and some big defensive plays.

John Kerry makes unannounced visit to Egypt, first since military toppled President Mohammed Morsi

The Obama administration took a step in its attempt to repair a badly frayed relationship with Egypt Sunday, as Secretary of State John Kerry paid an unannounced visit to the violence-torn country.

Two abducted French journalists found fatally shot with their throats slit in northern Mali

The deaths of seasoned journalists who worked for Radio France Internationale triggered questions over the lack of a centralized authority in parts of northern Mali.

Six tourists killed in ferry accident in Thailand

An overcrowded tourist ferry capsized and sank near a popular Thai seaside town on Sunday, killing six tourists, including two Russians and a Chinese, police said.

Lea: Kate Hudson helped me cope after Cory's sudden death

EXCLUSIVE Union and port group slams Waterfront Commission for slow hiring of veterans

More than 300 New York Harbor positions set aside for returning U.S. military heroes remain as empty as a ghost ship, with angry charges and finger-pointing over who’s to blame.

EXCLUSIVE Measure would let three NY Supreme Court judges to serve past 70

State Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman is one of three judges on the state’s top court who say they intend to serve past 70 if a constitutional amendment to raise the retirement age for some judges to 80 passes Tuesday.

Grand jury to eye WFP eaders: Prosecutor

A prosecutor investigating possible wrongdoing by the upstart Working Families Party said he’s about to present evidence to a grand jury.

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.

Colorado man arrested for kidnapping of girl, 8, from bedroom window

John Stanley Snorsky Jr., a self-described artist on a mission to "change the lives of at-risk youth," was arrested just hours after an Aurora father woke to the cries of his daughter around 12:15 a.m. Tuesday.

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.

Trucker trying to evade toll on GWB arrested: cops

Port Authority cops nabbed a Florida trucker who allegedly tried to evade tolls. Garfield Ronald Brown, 46, was charged with theft of service and tampering with public records after he was stopped at 7:45 a.m. Sunday at the George Washington Bridge toll area.

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.

'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.

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.

Chris Kirkpatrick weds as NSYNC members serve as groomsmen, ushers*

It's a boy! Emile Hirsch cuddles with newborn son Valor

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Isola: Arsenal already Gunning for Premier League title

If you still have doubts about Arsenal, ’tis the season for the Gunners to prove they are capable of winning the Premier League title. Arsenal plays seven league games between now and Christmas, including matches against Manchester United, Southampton, Everton, Manchester City and Chelsea.

Jags' Blackmon to enter rehab: report

According to ESPN, the electric Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver will check into a rehab facility after being suspended indefinitely on Friday for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

Myers: Reserved Rex cooling his Jets

In the last three weeks, the Jets have defeated Tom Brady and Drew Brees – future Hall of Fame quarterbacks of legitimate Super Bowl contenders — and in the good old days, that would have been enough to inspire Rex Ryan to start guaranteeing championships.

Lawrence: '68 Knick deal had nice ring

Every NBA team wants to make the big trade, the one that puts them over the top and has them drinking champagne and raising championship banners.

Hottest Showbiz Galleries

Selena Gomez flaunts sizzling bikini bod by the pool in Florida

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Comics & Games

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Garfield Minus Garfield: Read Now! »

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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.

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.

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.

Claire Danes bares all on 'Homeland' method

Natalie returns to Thor's 'Dark World'

'Dr. J: The Autobiography' tell-all reveals details on abusive relationships, legendary Larry Bird feud, sex romps and glory days

In a deeply personal and almost shockingly honest memoir, “Dr. J,” basketball legend Julius Erving comes clean about his moves on and off the court.

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.

Roger, Central Park's 'most famous horse' who appeared on 'Sex and the City,' will retire soon but could have been killed if not for the loving driver who rescued him

The horse had his head down in a dreary stall in the back of a shadowy Pennsylvania barn. “I’ll take him,” I told my friend, pointing to the dispirited animal. And I forked over $1,400. For the past 15 years, Roger and I have worked together in Central Park. This January, he will retire.

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.

Bruno Mars' sisters star in new reality show 'The Lylas'

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".

BITTER-TWEET: Death threats and vile hate are price athletes pay to reach fans and promote their brand on Twitter

Victor Cruz doesn’t need you to know this. If he did, he would have said it in 140 characters or less to his 362,388 (and counting) Twitter followers. But every so often, all the cyber-punches he absorbs get to him.

Crazed driver hits and kills father of 5 in Bronx and may have been aiming for liquor store owner who denied him and his pals booze — SEE THE VIDEO

Derrick Callender, 32, was standing outside his building with two of his kids when he was struck and killed by the Toyota Sienna minivan.

HORROR ON HOMECOMING: College football coach gunned down outside movie theater before the big game

A Missouri college's Homecoming weekend was marred by tragedy when an assistant football coach was murdered Friday night outside a movie theater. The school has canceled all festivities and the game.

Retro photo galleries

Historic Gibson family shipwreck photo collection

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STROKE! STROKE! The latest exercise trend is rowing, which offers incredible workouts in a short amount of time

“Row, Row, Row Your Boat” is not quite as “gentle” as the nursery rhyme suggests. And New Yorkers diving into the recent rowing exercise trend are learning that the hard, but fun way.

'I don't like Mondays': How teen angst and a brutal case of the Mondays led to deadly 1979 shooting at California school

Monday mornings are tough for everyone, but on Jan. 29, 1979, a freckle-faced red headed teen found a unique way to sing the beginning-of-the-week blues, killing Grover Cleveland Elementary principal and a custodian.

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CONFIDENTI@L Knives are out in one-time brunch bunch

Knives are out in ex-Day & Night brunch bunch: Daniel and Derek Koch and Michael Wainstein going to court

'Ender's Game' wins the box office race

The outer-space military allegory based on the novel by Orson Scott Card, earned $28 million — despite brutal reviews.

'Once Upon A Time' stars end real life romance

Actors Jennifer Morrison and Sebastian Stan have reportedly gone their separate ways.

PHOTOS NFL Week 9: Foles ties record, Jets shock Saints

Nick Foles throws for seven touchdown passes while the Jets defeat the 6-1 Saints to keep their playoff hopes alive.

VIDEO SEE IT: Panthers player Mike Tolbert scores, does the 'Dirty Bird'

The NFL running back proceeded to celebrate his victory with a hilarious dance.

‘Smash’ actress Megan Hilty weds boyfriend Brian Gallagher

"Smash" star Megan Hilty hit the jackpot in Vegas over the weekend. The Broadway starlet married her beau, stage actor and singer Brian Gallagher, 33, at The Venetian Hotel on Saturday, according to People magazine.

LAX shooting halts 'Mad Men' final season filming

The AMC series was apparently working in Terminal 4 when gunman Paul Anthony Ciancia opened fire.

PHOTOS Serbian soccer fans set stadium on fire

Fans in Serbia set stadium on fire during match between Red Star Belgrade and Partizan Belgrade

Kerry Washington a leading lady in 'SNL' diversity debate

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.

Haitian runners representing Sean Penn’s nonprofit take on marathon

The actor started his nonprofit after the country's earthquake in 2010.

American Tatyana McFadden wins in NYC for marathon 'Grand Slam'

McFadden, 24, has completed an unprecedented marathon “Grand Slam.”

Josh Brolin gets into drunken bar brawl with bouncer, then hugs him

He apparently doesn't like to stay mad for too long.

Chris Kirkpatrick weds longtime girlfriend, NSYNC members all attend*

Chris Kirkpatrick got married over the weekend and the whole *NSYNC band was there to help the 42-year-old singer say "bye, bye, bye" to his single days.

Got a therapist? Let's hear it!

Thousands of shrink-goers are logging onto the blog, “I Have a Therapist,” to help break the stigma of seeking professional mental health help.

How Dan Wilson became THE writer for young female singers

He’s a 52-year-old father of two from the Midwest.

Hannah Nordberg takes on title role of 'Little Miss Sunshine'

The bubbly California girl will star in the pageant-themed musical.

Prospective TV shows often languish in development hell

On TV, the drama begins long before a show gets on the air.

EXCLUSIVE Bacon Brothers sizzled and fizzled

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

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

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendez on the rocks: report

Is there trouble in paradise for Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes? The hot Hollywood couple of two years are allegedly in a rocky place, according to an Us Weekly report.

PHOTOS Check out the celebs who are also artists

Sometimes, stars decide they want to make art.

"American Masters' salutes the incendiary Jimi Hendrix

Every generation finds its own popular music, which is the way it ought to be.

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.

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

If you’re married to “Tan Mom,” there’s a chance you’re going to get burned. Nutley, N.J., resident Patricia (Tan Mom) Krentcil has filed for divorce in her home state from her husband of eight years Richard Krentcil, TMZ reports.

Prosecutor: 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.

PHOTOS 2013 Dia de los Muertos

The three-day celebration lasts from October 31 to November 2, and honors the life and death of loved ones through the decorating of graves. See the stunning photos ...

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.

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Miley caught partying with booze and Benji

The 20-year-old "Wrecking Ball" singer, who recently announced the end of her engagement to Liam Hemsworth, was photographed cozying up to Madden in the back of a car, open bottle of liquor in hand, on Wednesday night.

'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.

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

Eva Longoria's love life is heating up, but it's not with any former flames.

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

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

SEE IT: Harrison Ford pierces Jimmy Fallon's ear

Harrison Ford, don't quit your day job. The "Ender's Game" star tried his hand as a piercing specialist on Friday's "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon," giving the late night host a new and painful accessory.

Kathy Griffin takes aim at celeb egos in NYC show

Being a celebrity is all fun and games — until Kathy Griffin sets out to hurt someone.

Teen bride Stodden splits with her much-older husband

Courtney Stodden may be going from teen bride to teen divorcee. The reality star, who married "Lost" actor Doug Hutchison when she was just 16 and he was 51, has reportedly separated from her spouse of 3 years.

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

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

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.

TV REVIEW 'Steven Universe'

Steven Universe has powers he knows will someday enable him to do things he doesn’t yet understand.

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.

PHOTOS Best celebrity images of the week

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

'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.

'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.

Sports

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.

Autos Galleries

Rust in peace: Classic cars in their final resting place

DIWALI 2013: Hindu festival of lights is in full swing as millions celebrate the holiday in India

Symbolizing the victory of light over dark, good over evil and knowledge over darkness, Diwali is one of the biggest festivals in the Hindu calendar. read full story »

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