MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

THAT'S AMORE! Disgraced former senator John Edwards, 60, steps out for a casual Italian dinner with new gal pal, 35

John Edwards is staying comfy as he romances his 35-year-old lover, single mom Danielle King. At age 60, the former North Carolinas senator isn't afraid to opt for casual attire, stepping out in jeans and unchecked polo shirt for a bite to eat with his lady love at Panzanella, an Italian restaurant in his Charlotte stomping ground. read full story »

*MOST OFFENSIVE LINE: Jonathan Martin's Dolphins teammates said they would 'run train' and 'f***' his sister — and that's not the worst of it — lawyer says*

High-profile sports lawyer David Cornwell issued this statement Thursday night, which includes some disturbing and vulger talk that allegedly came from a teammate about Martin's sister:

DOLPHIN BRUTE'S PERVY PAST: 'Bully' Richie Incognito harassed a female worker at golf outing, report says

As the Miami Dolphins continue to rally around suspended lineman Richie Incognito, pictured right, in light of allegations of bullying teammate Jonathan Martin, left, a police report from 2012 highlights his boorish side with crude details.

OBAMA IS 'SORRY': President apologizes for loss of health coverage in Obamacare mess

The President apologized Thursday for one of the most controversial impacts of Obamacare, telling NBC News he is "sorry" some Americans are losing current health plans despite his repeated claim that anyone who wanted to keep his or her insurance could keep it.

NEW JERSEY HOUSE BLAST: Couple injured in apparent explosion that destroyed home

Fire crews are fighting a smoldering blaze in Cape May County, N.J., where an apparent house explosion has injured a husband and wife, according to reports.

Lupica: If Dolan wants Knicks afloat, he should listen to coach speak

The Knicks aren’t suddenly the Yankees because they don’t have Tyson Chandler the way the Yankees didn’t have Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira for most of the season and Curtis Granderson and Alex Rodriguez for way too much of it.

Cheerleading coach busted for having sex with 17-year-old student during school hours

Nicole Kurowski, 27, is accused of having sex with the unnamed 17-year-old several times during school hours at Tulpehocken High in Bernville, Pa., over the past year.

EXCLUSIVE: Bruno gets $1.5M to sing JUST 6 songs at party

Wisconsin sisters say HPV vaccine caused ovaries to stop producing eggs

Two Wisconsin sisters have filed a federal claim, saying they believe a cervical cancer vaccine caused their ovaries to stop producing eggs.

Gonzalez: Latin pol Melissa Mark-Viverito leads tough fight for NYC Council speaker

A fierce behind-the-scenes battle is unfolding in far-off Puerto Rico this weekend over New York City’s second most powerful political post — speaker of the City Council. The council’s 51 members will soon elect a successor to Christine Quinn, who is set to leave office Jan. 1.

'Their lives give us a purpose': Manhattan parents of children allegedly stabbed to death by nanny hold fundraiser

Kevin and Marina Krim said they have taken solace in their family and friends since two of their children, Lulu, 6, and Leo, 2, were fatally stabbed in October 2012, allegedly by their nanny Yoselyn Ortega.

SEE IT 'I’ll rip his f-----g throat out. I’ll poke his eyes out’: Disgraced Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's wild tirade caught in newly-emerged recording

One day after Rob Ford admitted to smoking crack cocaine, a new video surfaced showing the disgraced Toronto Mayor acting unhinged and screaming threats. "I'm gonna kill that f-----g guy."

At least 30 dead in dual suicide car bombing at Iraqi military base: authorities

Officials say two suicide bombers drove their explosive-laden cars into a military base in the town of Tarmiyah late Thursday.

Accused stalker told Alec Baldwin she wanted to 'conceive a mini Baldwin,' prosecutors say

French-Canadian wacko accused of harassing the "30 Rock" star with about 100 obsessive messages and stalking him at home told him she wanted to "conceive a mini Baldwin," prosecutors said at her criminal trial Thursday.

NFL Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett, former Giants star Leonard Marshall diagnosed with brain injury

Doctors reportedly revealed that Dorsett, Marshall and Joe DeLamielleure were diagnosed with CTE symptoms, a condition caused by head trauma, and which is linked to dementia and depression.

Senate OKs gay rights bill that bans workplace discrimination

Approval of bill outlawing workplace discrimination against gay, bisexual and transgender Americans reflects nation’s evolving attitude toward gay rights, nearly two decades after Congress rejected same-sex marriage.

DON'T BLAME US! Lululemon founder says brand's yoga pants just don't work for 'some women's bodies'

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson seems to the think the brand’s problem isn’t sheer yoga pants, but women who shouldn’t be wearing them in the first place.

#Jackpot: Twitter stock closes at $44.90 per share on first day at New York Stock Exchange — up 73% from IPO price

Twitter's stock share prices debuted nearly 75 percent above its IPO price of $26 per share. That boost jumped the company's value to more than $31 billion from $18 billion.

New Jersey police officer injured after train crashes into cruiser

A New Jersey Transit train crashed into a police car on Thursday morning in Bridgewater. A cop was in the cruiser at the time of the collision and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

GOOD NEWS FOR YOUR HEALTH! FDA moves toward banning ALL artery-clogging trans fats

The Food and Drug Administration announced a proposal to ban trans fats, citing health concerns such as heart disease. Many companies have already phased out trans fats from products.

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Caffeine in women's underwear doesn't 'promote fat destruction': suit

A lawsuit claims caffeine in women’s underwear does not get rid of cellulite. The class-action suit roasts Maidenform Brands Inc., which manufactures “shapewear” for women seeking to tame their curves with a fabric that has tiny caffeine capsules embedded in it “to promote fat destruction,” according to the complaint filed in Brooklyn Federal Court.

As Bloomberg leaves City Hall, security detail offered deals to retire from NYPD and stay on as his bodyguards full time

The cops currently assigned to Bloomberg's security detail have been told that there are six-figure jobs waiting for them once Hizzoner leaves office.

Warren Sapp was a bully, say ex-Buccaneers teammates Keyshawn Johnson and Chidi Ahanotu

Warren Sapp seems to have a lot more in common with bullying poster boy Richie Incognito than he'd like to admit. Sapp has himself been called out as a bully by two former teammates.

LADY GANJA: 'Sober' pop star no longer puffing 15 JOINTS a day

Obama implies Ted Cruz is ‘radical,’ ‘destructive’ at Texas fund-raiser

President Obama took a veiled jab Wednesday night at a chief architect of the government shutdown, indirectly calling Republican Sen. Ted Cruz “radical” and “destructive” before a Texas crowd.

SEE IT Boston thugs celebrate Red Sox championship with violent brawl

Boston goons celebrated the World Series victory by knocking each other unconscious during wild brawl after Saturday’s Red Sox parade turn into an all-out melee.

One in six Americans lives in poverty, new census data reveals — much higher than official rate

The number of poor people in America is 3 million higher than the official count, encompassing 1 in 6 residents due to out-of-pocket medical costs and work-related expenses, revised census data shows.

SKEEVE MCQUEEN: Fashion house hit with 2nd bias suit in year

A TOP BRITISH fashion house was hit with its second discrimination lawsuit this year after a Hispanic saleswoman said she was forced to endure ethnic and personal slurs for a decade. Moselle Blanco, a former saleswoman at Alexander McQueen’s flagship store in Manhattan, accuses her bosses of calling her names like “burrito face” and “Goya princess,” and turning a deaf ear to her complaints, in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in Manhattan Supreme Court.

911 operators: WE need help from all the extra hours we're forced to work

A group of overworked 911 operators have filed a class-action lawsuit accusing the NYPD of forcing the call takers to work so much overtime it’s making them sick. The eight plaintiffs are even suing their union for failing to adequately protect their rights. “The operators are taking matters into their own hands,” lawyer Samuel Maduegbuna said Thursday.

Raissman: It's time for Dolan to channel his interests

If we were one of the famed Rockettes (there’s a scary thought) we would be looking over our shoulder. James (Guitar Jimmy) Dolan, the proprietor of Radio City, has placed his other dance troupe, the Knicks City Dancers, under creative control of his Gulag Dance Theater.

RUBBER DUCKY, YOU'RE THE ONE: Iconic bath accessory immortalized by National Toy Hall of Fame

The venerable tub toy made a big splash Thursday with its induction into the National Toy Hall of Fame.

Police unions may try to intervene in stop-and-frisk lawsuit in case de Blasio goes forward with court-ordered reforms

Mayor Bloomberg has appealed court-ordered reforms, but incoming Mayor Bill de Blasio, who embraces the changes, has pledged to drop the appeal.

Ooh la la! Haughty Paris restaurants under fire for seating unattractive guests in obscured corners: report

Which table would you be given? Two fashionable restaurants in Paris have come under fire for "snobbery" over claims they seat guests according to their attractiveness.

NEW POLITICAL DYNASTY? Jimmy Carter's grandson annonuces run for governor of Georgia

The Former President said in a statement that he believes his grandson has already done "great things for Georgians through his service in the state Senate and volunteer work throughout the state."

U.S. economy grows at surprising rate up in third quarter, ahead of government shutdown

The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.8 percent annual rate from July through September, a surprising sign of strength ahead of the 16-day government shutdown.

Audio released of Royal Marines accused of executing wounded Afghan captive

The 6-minute clip — taken from the marine’s helmet cams in Afghanistan — features the men allegedly deciding how to kill their target and laughing about it.

NYC discriminated against disabled during Sandy: judge

The city has discriminated against people with disabilities through its failure to plan for their needs during recent natural disasters such as Hurricane Irene and epic Hurricane Sandy, a judge ruled Thursday.

Swiss lab finds Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was poisoned by polonium, day after wife's assassination claim

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat ingested lethal radioactive polonium before his death nine years ago, and it could not have been by accident, Swiss scientists said Thursday.

Billy Graham turns 95: Bill Clinton, Sarah Palin and Donald Trump to attend star-studded birthday bash

Billy Graham turns 95 on Thursday and former President Clinton, Sarah Palin, Donald Trump and more are set to join the preacher for a North Carolina party to mark the day.

Voters in the crosshairs: Virginia gun store offers free ammo clips on election day

A Virginia firearms store was really gunning for votes on election day. Quantico Tactical in Woodbridge offered residents who showed up with a voter ID card a free AR-15 ammunition clip.

Scott Disick, Kourtney mourn death of his mother

LOST AND FOUND: Former Wisconsin honor roll student missing since 2004 found alive in Mexico with her three children

Connie McCallister mysteriously disappeared in 2004, and was thought to have run off with her boyfriend of the time, later revealing that she was drugged, taken to the country against her will, and abused.

Boy, 9, brings loaded gun onto school bus

The 9-year-old was spotted by bus driver Debra Dryden, who noticed the boy sitting with an older student and acting suspiciously. She later noticed the gun and alerted her dispatcher, who alerted police.

The HAIR apparent: Jennifer's locks through the years

see it Photo of black man sleeping on Jewish man's shoulder on the subway goes viral around the world

Oscar "Isaac" Theil, 65, was on his way home on the Q train when an unidentified man fell asleep on his shoulder for more than a half hour — and both became internet sensations.

USPS to deliver record 420 million packages over holidays

More people than ever will ship gifts through the mail this year, but they're just not sending Christmas cards the way they used to.

NYC Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio heads to Puerto Rico for gov't retreat and vacation just two days after election

De Blasio said on Wednesday they planned to extend their stay on the island to regroup after a grueling campaign.

COP SHOP: Bill de Blasio faces 'tough road ahead' in choosing new NYPD commish — but vows to get 'key players in place' soon

Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio said Wednesday that he wanted to put as many “key players in place as possible, as quickly as possible.” But he stopped short of providing a timeline.

'We have every right to film on a public street': Student arrested for filming outside Brooklyn police station — SEE THE VIDEO

Justin Thomas, 29, filed the suit in Brooklyn Federal Court on Wednesday alleging he was taken into custody and given a desk apperance ticket - even though he was recording while standing on public property.

BLUEPRINT FOR DISASTER: Jay Z hit with lawsuit for illegally sampling funk hit from the '60s

Jay Z may “Run This Town,” but a Manhattan record label wants to drag him into court.

Want to punch like Bruce Lee? Long Island City gym offers classes in the art of stage fighting — the first of its kind in the city

Cinematic Fight Studio prepares actors to become the next Jean Claude Van Damme or Bruce Lee.

FISH TALES: Dolphins are in full spin mode over Richie Incognito fiasco

Gary Myers: Either the Dolphins are in complete denial/coverup mode or they are completely clueless.

Man argues before state Supreme Court that taking pictures up women's skirts is his constitutional right

Michael Robertson, 31, was arrested in 2010 for allegedly taking pictures up women's skirts. He has taken the case to the state's Supreme Court.

SEE THE SHOCKING VIDEO: 22-year-old jailed for misdemeanor pot bust LEFT TO DIE in cell as guards ignored his extreme dairy allergy, lawsuit claims

Michael Saffioti, 22, died in his cell in Washington state jail last year after eating oatmeal that triggered his debilitating allergy. His family claims in a lawsuit that guards ignored his calls for help and recklessly disregarded the seriousness of his condition.

Mentally ill Rikers inmates often routinely thrown in solitary: study

Mentally ill inmates at Rikers Island are routinely thrown in solitary confinement — in some cases spending thousands of days in the hole, according to a watchdog group’s study.

HE'S ON THE REBOUND! John Edwards reportedly romancing new lover, 35-year-old Danielle King

The National Enquirer reported the 60-year-old disgraced Democrat has been romancing Danielle King following his failed relationship with home wrecker Rielle Hunter.

World's worst getaway? Bumbling hit-and-run driver tries to flee from fender-bender with taxi, but hits several other cars in botched escape — SEE THE VIDEO

A maladroit driver in Chicago tried to flee after bumping into a cab, but several hare-brained escape attempts left him with more of a mess than he started with.

‘Glee’ gets naughty: Lea, Naya sport sexy Xmas elf outfits

Autos

Third Tesla Model S fire reported in five weeks

A Tesla Model S electric car caught fire this week after hitting road debris on a Tennessee freeway, the third fire in a Model S in the past five weeks.

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Sports

NFL Week 10 Bettor's Guide: For Blue, Giant game vs. Raiders

From the best NFL games to bet this weekend, to the ones you should steer clear of, check out Hank Gola's guide to get you through the weekend a winner. Then check out how the rest of our crew of pigskin experts see this weekend's action as they pick against the spread.

Parcells: Incognito was ‘a model citizen’

Bill Parcells was still running the Dolphins in 2010 when they signed guard Richie Incognito, who had been cut by the Rams and Bills the previous season and came with a reputation of being trouble but was looking to salvage his career.

Red Sox DH Ortiz finishes third in Boston's mayoral election

In addition to winning the World Series MVP and Silver Slugger awards, landing a Sports Illustrated cover and acting as closer Koji Uehara's post-game pick-up device, David Ortiz finished third in the city's mayoral vote. Seriously.

NBA 's Christmas unis Ho-Ho-Horrible

If you thought last year's color-on-color Christmas Day uniforms were bad, wait until you see what the NBA plans for this holiday season.

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‘Dance is my medicine’: Woman throws flash mob dance party in before double mastectomy — SEE THE VIDEO

A San Francisco doctor brought a moment of levity to the day of her own breast cancer operation - by organizing a flash mob dance party just before her double mastectomy.

'I won't be perfect moving forward, but I've changed': Ex-Rutgers coach Mike Rice says he’s learned from his mistakes after player abuse scandal

Now the former Rutgers basketball coach Mike Rice says he has learned from the mistakes that cost him his "dream job." "I won't be perfect moving forward, but I've changed," the disgraced ex-hoops coach told 'Good Morning America' anchor Robin Roberts.

THE CLAWS ARE OUT: Joan Rivers and Upper East Side condo board head back to court to evict troublesome tenant

The comedy legend, as head of the board at the E. 62nd St. building, has filed court papers trying to get a judge to evict Elizabeth Hazan.

Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel to remain in prison while awaiting retrial in Martha Moxley's murder

Michael Skakel is still a jailbird — for now. The Kennedy cousin, whose conviction for beating 15-year-old Martha Moxley to death with a golf club was tossed last month, will remain in prison while he awaits new trial.

SEE IT: Heidi Montag shows off reduced breast implants

Bradley Cooper, Rachel McAdams get cozy in Hawaii

Newlywed and dad-to-be decides to end life support a day after fall from tree leaves him paralyzed – 'We just asked him, 'Do you want this?'

Tim Bowers' family had a unique request after the 32-year-old avid deer hunter's tragic injury after falling from a tree: Could he be brought out of sedation to hear his prognosis and decide what he wanted to do?

'I FEEL NORMAL AGAIN': Louisville's Kevin Ware returns after suffering one of the most gruesome injuries during March Madness

Kevin Ware’s uncertainty over whether he would play or not is what made his return Wednesday night all the more special for the Louisville junior.

'DISGUSTING': Special Northwestern football uniforms slammed as 'gore porn' for appearing to be sprayed with blood

The specially designed uniforms honoring the Wounded Warrior Project feature slashes of thin red lines across its white stars and stripes, giving many the impression of the players being adorned with blood-spattered American flags.

Baby elk bounces back quickly after getting stuck in Colorado family's backyard trampoline — SEE THE VIDEO

This baby elk just couldn't resist bouncing around after finding a trampoline in a Colorado family's backyard. Hilarious video shows the excitable animal jumping up and down on the canvas as two of his pals look on in bewilderment.

TILL DEATH DO THEM PART: Newlywed horror buffs create KILLER wedding cake

It was one killer wedding cake! A film buff couple from Texas stunned guests at their nuptials when they wheeled out a dessert featuring their own severed heads. Cake artist Natalie Sideserf, 28, spent more than 40 hours whipping together the extravagant pudding for her movie-themed marriage to 30-year-old David.

TOO CUTE! Pairs of baby red pandas now on display at Bronx and Prospect Park Zoos

Adorable pairs of red panda babies are now on display at both the Bronx and Prospect Park Zoos. Both sets of twins - each a male and a female - were born this summer.

FIRST-PERSON $HOOTER: 'Call of Duty: Ghosts' crosses $1 billion in single-day video game sales record

The “Call of Duty” pays big bucks. The latest installment of the blockbuster video game franchise, “Call of Duty: Ghosts,” surpassed $1 billion in sales in a single day, setting a new record, its publisher announced Wednesday.

Lupica: For the sake of NYC after a historic landslide, it's time for Bill de Blasio to do more than make promises and to lead like natural-born leader Chris Christie in N.J.

Bill de Blasio won big in the New York City mayoral election thanks to grassroots issues that caught on with the everyman and everywoman, but as the 2016 presidential election heats up we cannot ignore Chris Christie in New Jersey.

Kate Middleton goes from duchess to GRAY lady

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Kissing and telling it all: Melissa Joan Hart names best hookups

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO LIVE LIKE MIKE: See photos from inside Michael Jordan's jaw-dropping palace that is now up for sale at auction

Many people have dreamed of being like Mike. Now you can dream those dreams in his house. Michael Jordan’s 56,000 square-foot Illinois mansion is up for auction, with the bidding set to open on Nov. 22.

A hero's welcome: Marines coming home from Afghanistan get surprise first-class treatment on airplane ride to San Diego

A group of Marines on their way home from Afghanistan got something they didn’t expect.

She was 'shaken like a rag doll': 4-year-old girl dies after being horrifically savaged by her family's pet French mastiff

Lexi Hudson, who was just 4, was reportedly picked up and "shaken like a rag doll" by the French mastiff on Tuesday at her apartment in Leicestershire, England.

Bidding expected to reach $1 MILLION as infamous Maltese Falcon from Humphrey Bogart classic hits auction block in NYC

It's no mystery: The Maltese Falcon goes on the auction block Thursday - and the bidding is expected to reach $1 million. The infamous black bird prop from the 1941 Humphrey Bogart noir classic is up for bidding from Guernsey's auction house in a highly anticipated sale.

Editors' Picks

Is the end near? Khloe and Lamar selling their mansion

Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom are reportedly looking for a fresh start. The reality star couple have put their Tarzana,Calif., mansion up for sale as a pocket listing, real estate sources told TMZ.

MOVIE REVIEW 'The Armstrong Lie'

Alex Gibney is bringing us “The Armstrong Lie,” in which we learn that ... Lance Armstrong is a liar.

Francis helping vets win the battle after the war

There is no more urgent or shameful crisis in America, says Connie Francis, than the way we treat vets.

KATHIE LEE & HODA Hey, Bieber! You should've brought Selena home to mom

Can you belieb the ridiculous situations that Justin Bieber stumbled through while he was on tour in Brazil? First, he got busted leaving a brothel in Rio, and then he stalked off stage in the middle of a concert after someone pelted him with a water bottle.

WATCH: Brazilian beauty films Justin Bieber sleeping

Can you Bielebe it? Justin Bieber appears to have been caught on camera by a girl as he slept in hotel room in Brazil.

Sharon Osbourne tells 'The View' hosts to 'go f--- themselves'

In a visit to "The Arsenio Hall Show" on Wednesday with the rest of her "Talk" panelists, the foul-mouthed chat queen told the ladies of "The View" to "go f-k themselves."

Red Sox slugger finishes third in Boston mayoral election

Along with a World Series trophy, David Ortiz had a fighting chance of becoming Boston's next mayor.

PHOTOS Pictures of the day

See the most striking news photos from across the globe.

Vermont brewery closes retail site after complaints

Heady Topper is in such high demand that it has shuttered retail operation over trouble with neighbors.

‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ gets release date

The Force will be strong in 2015 after all, as Disney officially tapped release date for "Star Wars: Episode VII."

SEE IT 'RoboCop' trailer shows remake is an upgrade

New trailer for “RoboCop” reboot shows the film to be an improvement of 1987 cult classic.

Comatose boxer on life support after stroke

Magomed Abdusalamov, injured in a fight at Madison Square Garden, remains in a medically-induced coma.

Danielle Fishel, Ben Savage pose for ‘family photos’

"Girl Meets World" co-stars posed for cute "family photos" with their two on-screen children.

Pauly D meets his daughter

Just call him Papa D. Former "Jersey Shore" star Pauly D finally met his first child, Amabella, report says.

Abercrombie & Fitch to offer bigger sizes

The struggling fashion retailer says it will offer larger women's sizes, and start selling shoes.

Kanye pleads not guilty to paparazzo attack

Kanye West pleaded not guilty Thursday to attacking a photographer outside LAX.

PHOTOS Miss Universe 2013: Preliminaries

The Miss Universe 2013 pageant is airing on Saturday, November 9 from Crocus City Hall in Moscow. The swimsuit competition aired on November 5. Get a sneak peak of these gorgeous ladies from around the globe...

Young moms most active on Facebook

Mothers with kids under the age of five are more active on social media than others, study finds.

Happy wife, happy life?

When it comes to a happy marriage, in both the long and short term, a new study says wives hold the power.

Creepy 'Twilight' baby revealed

Behind-the-scenes feature shows fans animatronic doll that was supposed to play Edward and Bella's child.

'Thor's' star prepared for decades to face Hopkins

Christopher Eccleston, who plays the dark elf Malekith, endured six hours in makeup chair for the role.

Pardo nominated for Latin Grammy Song of the Year

The Venezuela-born guitarist of Los Amigos Invisibles wrote "La Que Me Gusta."

Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival set for Nov. 13

Now in its third year, the festival pays homage to Puerto Rico during its heritage month.

Clingy spouses most likely to cheat?

Needy and insecure people in relationships are more likely to be unfaithful, study finds.

Carlos Vives’ gets five Latin Grammy nods

Carlos Vives is walking into the awards show as the heavy favorite.

Book award winner vows to donate to prostitutes

William T. Vollman says if tapped for a Nobel Prize: “It will be fun to give some to prostitutes.”

'Today' show prostate exams is Rx for healthy TV ratings

Not only a potentially life-saving procedure, but a handy morning show ratings grabber.

Marvel and Netflix team up for four new super hero series

Marvel announced four live-action series featuring some of its most popular super heroes.

The best time to drink coffee

You might want to wait until mid-morning for your first cup of java.

TRAGIC: Olsen twins say they're unlikely to return to acting

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have no plans to go back into acting ever again.

see it Olympic torch blasts into space ahead of Sochi Games

A rocket carrying the Olympic flame successfully blasted off Thursday from earth ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Games.

Eva Longoria talks to The News about directorial debut

Eva Longoria has taken the director's chair in "Out of the Blue."

Check Jen's new piercing

A new haircut isn't the only thing Jennifer Aniston is sporting these days.

Does Jada approve? Hubby Will Smith takes racy photos with 'Focus' costar

Will Smith got up close and personal with his "Focus" costar Margot Robbie.

Charlie Sheen hit with restraining order from ex Brooke Mueller

Meanwhile, his son (at left) appears injured in newly released photos.

photos Ooh la la! Supermodel Gisele strips down for Vogue Paris

Been naughty? These stars have!

George Strait, Taylor Swift earn top honors at the CMA gala

The Country Music Association Awards paid tribute to the past, present and future.

'Today' show hosts get prostates checked on live TV

Al Roker and Matt Lauer got up close and personal with their health Thursday.

Pam Anderson: Finishing NYC Marathon was ‘like giving birth’

Pamela Anderson stopped by "The Ellen Show" on Thursday to accept an apology from host Ellen DeGeneres, after the comedian made a wager that the former "Baywatch" babe couldn't complete the New York City Marathon on Nov. 3.

Jennifer Lawrence dishes on why she got a pixie cut

Jennifer Lawrence was ready for a change. The 23-year-old actress shocked fans when she debuted a dramatic new pixie cut in a photo uploaded to her Facebook page Wednesday.

photos Sizzling coats bring the Winter heat

Snug sparklers blitz winter with style and color ...

Laverne and Shirley reunite for kids' show 'Sam & Cat'

They play feuding former TV co-stars Friday night on the Nickelodeon series.

Priyanka Chopra is the face of Guess' new holiday campaign

The Bollywood star and former Miss World stars in a sexy black-and-white ad.

photos Rihanna flaunts her toned abs in Barbados

These celebs love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies.

photos JLaw chops her locks for pixie cut

Sometimes it's just time for a (drastic) change.

KISS of the Spider-Man: Gene says he's been offered 'Turn Off the Dark' role

Gene Simmons set tongues wagging Wednesday.

From Madonna to Miley

After the twerk seen ’round the world,' Miley will appear on same show as partner in crime Robin Thicke.

THEATER REVIEW 'Nothing to Hide'

This grin- and wonder-inducing little magic show stars Derek DelGaudio and Helder Guimaraes..

You don't know Jack

The life and death of JFK was a defining dramas of the 20th century — but it never saw the stage until now.

MOVIE REVIEW 'Go for Sisters'

If this were the work of a lesser filmmaker, it would feel like the pilot for a soon-to-be-forgotten TV series.

Jon and Kate plus hate

Ex-reality stars in a public dispute over comments that Jon Gosselin made to Oprah about their kids.

PHOTOS NFL's good cheer

No recap of last weekend's football games would be complete without a look at NFL cheerleaders in action.

Sofia Vergara's family has it all: Good looks and GREAT hair

The 'Modern Family' star is the new face of Head & Shoulders.

PHOTOS Bill de Blasio's road to City hall

Take a look at de Blasio's career so far in the Big Apple.

Nick Carter: Bring back the NSYNC/BSB rivalry*

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter may specialize in cheery, infectious pop music, but his personal life has had some much darker notes. In his new book, "Facing the Music and Living to Talk About It," Carter chats about how he tackled the tough stuff over the past two decades, from his sister's death to a long battle with drug addiction.

Baldwin could testify in alleged stalker

Alec Baldwin's stalker case is going to trial — and the "30 Rock" star could emerge as star witness.

Miley announces 'Bangerz Tour'

Miley Cryus will be kicking off her new tour on Valentine’s Day.

Key autism warning sign found?

Babies begin showing signs of autism at just two to six months old, new evidence suggests.

PHOTOS 'Jersey Shore' star Vinny flaunts his abs

Vinny Guadagnino showed off his rock hard stomach in a mirror selfie.

Kelly shares painful tattoo removal session

Turns out, Kelly Osbourne's tattoos are not so permanent.

PHOTOS Bizarre vending machines

Check out the random items you can get with a simple push of a vending machine button.

Chris Pratt: I 'loved to always get naked'

"Delivery Man" actor admitted that stripping was one of his odd jobs before making it big.

UK store introduces larger mannequins

Debenhams will be Britain's first mainstream store to use size 14 mannequins to represent "average women."

FX renews 'American Horror Story'

FX has signed up "American Horror Story" for a fourth season of ghoulish fun.

Matt Lauer, Al Roker to get prostate exams on live TV

"The Today Show" co-hosts to undergo every man's least favorite medical procedure Thursday morning.

'Thor' star Kat Dennings endured own hero's journey

"2 Broke Girls" star Kat Dennings doesn't get a costume in her second super hero film.

REVIEW Sony Vaio Tap 11

Sometimes, you want a tablet that's more powerful than a mere tablet.

Tom Cruise denies abandoning Suri after Katie Holmes split

Cruise filed $50 million suits against two magazines for claiming he ditched his daughter.

Anne Hathaway is ‘not pregnant,’ rep tells The News

The Academy Award-winning actress is not expecting her first child, her rep confirmed.

Liam Hemsworth stays silent on Miley, says Jennifer Lawrence is ‘an absolute maniac'

Hemsworth stayed mum on Miley during his appearance on Jay Leno.

Lady Gaga will sing in outer space in 2015

The singer is heading into outer space as part of a music festival in New Mexico, Us Weekly reports.

Jon Favreau tapped to direct ‘The Jungle Book’: report

The upcoming Disney live-action revamp of the beloved kid classic might have a director attached.

‘Orange is the New Black’ cables worth $4K stolen after Brooklyn shoot

A thief swiped $4,000 worth of five-wire banded cables from the set after a shoot in Park Slope.

OUCH! Ryan Lochte tears MCL in bizarre encounter with fan

Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte has been sidelined after an encounter with an enthusiastic fan.

Vanessa Carlton reveals ectopic pregnancy, cancels tour dates

The singer, 33, was forced to cancel tour dates and took to her website to explain her absence.

photos 'Thor' actress suffers MAJOR red carpet wardrobe malfunction

Nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

photos Miley wears her heart — and her grandma — on her sleeve

Check out the celebs sporting some new ink.

Paul Simon, Sting announce 'On Stage Together' tour

Paul Simon and Sting will be touring the U.S. together from Feb. 8 to Mar. 16.

PHOTOS Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio's road to City hall

Take a look at de Blasio's career so far in the Big Apple.

Priyanka Chopra is face of Guess in sexy new ads

The international ready-to-wear brand chose the Indian actress as the face of its Guess Holiday 2013 campaign.

Food goddess Alice Waters to speak in Brooklyn

Alice Waters she loves the “not fancy but pure” food she eats in the borough.

photos Swiss 'Jetman' completes flight around Mount Fuji

Swiss aviator Yves Rossy, known as the Jetman, successfully completed a flight around Mount Fuji

photos RED ALERT: Sultry Kate Upton sizzles in Melbourne

Upton is taking the fashion industry by storm with her voluptuous curves and girl-next-door appeal.

EATS BEAT Candy Crush gets real, with treats inspired by the game

We might just have a new obesity epidemic on our hands.

Kardashian clan dons elegant gowns on the beach

The Kardashian clan is back at work promoting their lucrative family brand.

photos A look at Joe Lhota's failed campaign

Lhota left his post as MTA chairman to launch his campaign to run for mayor.

Which smartphone has the best battery life?

In one of its typically rigorous tests, Which?, the UK consumer association, has found that Samsung's latest flagship handset not only lasts the longest between charges, its battery life is almost double that of the iPhone 5C.

TV REVIEW ‘Enlisted' feels cartoonish, silly

But in the end, it can’t aspire to much more than an honorable discharge.

SEE IT: Bronski Beat frontman surprises street performer with impromptu duet

The street musician was playing 1980s hit "Smalltown Boy."

Cynthia Rowley launches makeup collection

Fashion designer's new capsule collection launched on Birchbox.

EATS Musket Room's right on target with New Zealand fare

Kiwi culture is spotlighted at new restaurant with stunning execution.

PHOTOS Harry transforms into Miley

The One Direction singer dressed up as Miley Cyrus in an epic Halloween costume.

SEE IT Nick Jonas in 'Careful What You Wish For' trailer

Nick Jonas is moving on from the Jonas Brothers' split. Way on.

Josh Hutcherson: JLaw is a 'great kisser'

"Hunger Games" actor opened up to Cosmopolitan about what an exceptional smoocher his co-star is.

photos Pols hit the polls for Election Day 2013

General elections got underway in New York City today. Who are you voting for?

PHOTOS Foam fight at St. Andrews University

Students at the Scotland school engaged in a traditional foam fight to celebrate "Raisin Weekend."

Lamar dodges charges in paparazzo fight

Lamar Odom won't face prosecution for the summer squabble.

David Arquette expecting baby with girlfriend

The 'Eight Legged Freaks' has a baby on the way with girlfriend Christina McLarty.

Google Maps shows victims' memorial

Google now allows people to view a memorial honoring victims of 2007 terror attack the way it was intended.

'2 Broke Girls' stars to host People's Choice Awards

The CBS sitcom's Beth Behrs and Kat Dennings will take the stage for the January show.

PHOTOS Victoria takes Brooklyn on red carpet

Add Brooklyn Beckham to the long list of of cutest celebrity kids.

Wi-Fi signal-sharing concept launched in U.S.

Spain-based firm is hoping the idea of wireless signal sharing can grow in the United States.

Testosterone poses heart risk in older men

Older men who take testosterone are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke or die in next few years.

Digging out new 'Roots'

Thirty-six years after “Roots” changed TV, The History Channel is working on a remake of iconic miniseries.

Armani, Libeskind team up for Philippines skyscraper

The Italian fashion legend will help design properties in a luxurious new development in the Philippines.

Kanye postpones Chicago tour dates

Kanye West's “Yeezus” tour seems more hexed than blessed these days.

Husband's ‘Marriage isn’t for me’ blog post goes viral

A man who has been married for a year and a half recently concluded that marriage is not for him.

Idris Elba hospitalized for asthma attack: report

Idris Elba's appearance at the Sunday premiere of his Nelson Mandela biopic came close to being sidelined by a health scare.

'Thor' star got inspiration for THAT dress from Paltrow's 'Iron Man 3' gown

Jaimie Alexander gave Paltrow's racy dress a run for its money.

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson insurance scammer sentenced to jail

A Southern California insurance broker who overcharged Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, hundreds of thousands of dollars has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison.

Zoe Saldana flashes bling

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

DMX arrested for multiple driving violations

Rapper DMX was arrested outside a South Carolina airport on Monday for driving with a suspended license.

Brooke Mueller’s restraining order request against Charlie Sheen denied

Sheen recently took to Twitter to later mock Mueller.

Chicago celebrity chef Charlie Trotter dies at 54

Chicago Chef Charlie Trotter died on Tuesday morning, NBC Chicago reports.

Hugh Jackman, James Mangold to team up for another ‘Wolverine’ movie: report

Hugh Jackman and director James Mangold are getting ready to sink their claws into Wolverine again.

Courtney Love on a comeback: ‘I deserve a second chance'

Courtney Love is trying to make a comeback, and everyone should let her — she says.

PHOTOS Miss Butt Brazil 2013 contestants

It's a national sport in Brazil, so who will win South America's raciest title?

Drew Barrymore ‘overjoyed’ about second pregnancy

News of Drew Barrymore's second pregnancy came straight from the actress herself.

‘Duck Dynasty’ cast to join flock of Macy’s Parade stars

Ducks get to strut their stuff alongside turkeys this Thanksgiving.

Kendall Jenner not on her best behavior on 18th birthday

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

'NCIS' adds Emily Wickersham to cast

The top-rated drama on TV didn't take long to find a replacement for Cote de Pablo.

Lady Gaga splits from longtime manager Troy Carter

Like a bad romance, Lady Gaga's longtime relationship with manager Troy Carter is over.

Rihanna for MAC's AIDS campaign

The Barbadian singer has been revealed as the new spokesperson for MAC's global AIDS and HIV campaign.

Miley Cyrus pokes fun at In Touch

The 20-year-old singer knows how to throw it right back at those quick to judge.

Video Game Review: Call of Duty: Ghosts

Call of Duty: Ghosts: Dangerous attack dogs... brilliant multiplayer modes... and lots of shooting.

Harlem firefighter Khalid Baylor wins Daily News cookoff

Baylor, a firefighter in East Harlem, was on a hot streak, beating out four other borough semifinalists.

Online retailer Zady launches pop-up at LaGuardia

Eco-minded online retailer Zady is getting its first taste of brick-and-mortar with a holiday pop-up at LaGuardia airport.

"The Knick" series transforms Lower East Side to the 1900's

Taking us on a journey back in time, period drama "The Knick" gave Orchard Street in the Lower East Side a 1900's makeover. Straw covered streets, horse and carriages and laundry draped over fire escapes -- the area was literally transformed overnight to a scene from the twentieth century.

Stars on set

The cameras are always rolling in Hollywood! When the stars aren't on the red carpet, you'll more than likely find them on set filming their next great blockbuster. Check out these famous actors and actresses in action ...

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of November 4

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

Jennifer Aniston’s hair through the years

When it comes to her hair, Jennifer Aniston believes variety is the spice of life! Whether sporting a sleek bob or beachy waves, the actress always looks stunning. Follow her follicular transformation 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.

Celebrity veterans

Celebrate Memorial Day by saluting the stars, stripes and famous veterans you may know have known served in the US military.

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 ...

Coats bring the heat

Snug sparklers blitz winter with style and color ...

CMA Awards 2013: Top red carpet looks and show moments

Glitz, glam, good music and great company ... it all came together at the Country Music Association Awards 2013 in Nashville. Take a look back at all the top moments from country's biggest night ...

Miss Universe 2013: Preliminaries

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.

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 ...

Abs-olutely hot! Stomachs of the stars

These celebrities aren't just pretty faces... they've got miraculous midsections as well!

Bad Girls Club

Been naughty? These stars have! Check out the celebs who let out their inner bad girls in some seriously sexy photo shoots

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

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

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.

Vending Machines

Cupcakes, phone chargers and live crabs on demand? Check out the random items you can get with a simple push of a vending machine button.

Celebrity wardrobe malfunctions

Ahh, wardrobe malfunctions ... Thanks to shoddy manufacturing, clumsiness and the advent of spaghetti straps, nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure.

Cutest kids in Hollywood

In Hollywood, it seems celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts and mohawks the next. They may be pint-sized, but these celebrity offspring often steal the spotlight from their famous parents. Check out some of the cutest celebrity kids, from Perez Hilton's newborn son to supermodel Miranda Kerr's adorable son Flynn.

Incredible celebrity engagement rings

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

Celebrity tattoos

Check out the celebs sporting some new ink.

Kate Upton: Curves ahead

Kate Upton is taking the fashion industry by storm with her voluptuous curves and girl-next-door appeal. And now she's headed to Hollywood, starring in 'The Other Woman'.

Miss Butt Brazil 2013

These ladies put their best bottom forward ahead of Miss Butt Brazil 2013. The eagerly anticipated grand finale is only 2 weeks away but these Brazilian beauties have been selected to put their sexy derrieres to the test at the hotly-disputed final.

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.

Miss Universe 2013 National Costume Show

Culture took center stage in glorious fashion as stunning Miss Universe hopefuls from across the world donned elaborate getups representative of their native countries for the annual Miss Universe National Costume Show on Nov. 3, 2013 ...

Sports

Agent: Saban would only consider leaving 'Bama for Texas

The agent for coach Nick Saban told Texas officials in January that Texas was the only school he would consider leaving Alabama for, and his success with the Crimson Tide had put him under “special pressure,” The Associated Press has learned.

NFL Power Rankings: Brady, Patriots starting to click

That was one unpredictable week of football and while it didn't turn the Daily News Power Rankings upside down, it did tighten them up. The Patriots get an impressive win to make the big move among the contenders and as Gronk said - 'When we're clicking, we're clicking.'

Sapp claims Incognito called him 'N-word' during game

Richie Incognito's racist tendencies go way beyond bullying Miami Dolphins teammate Jonathan Martin. NFL Hall-of-Famer Warren Sapp claims Incognito went full-on bigot on him during a game in an attempt to make him lose his cool.

Barça gets best of Milan thanks to Messi

Lionel Messi ended one of his poorest scoring runs in years with a two-goal performance that lifted Barcelona to a 3-1 victory over AC Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Ramsey bags three points for Arsenal in Dortmund

Aaron Ramsey scored in the second half with Arsenal’s first attempt on goal for a 1-0 victory at Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday. Ramsey’s goal in the 62nd minute lifted Arsenal to first place in Group F with nine points from four matches.

Eto'o finds scoring touch to lead Chelsea past Schalke

Samuel Eto’o scored for his fourth different Champions League club as Chelsea beat Schalke 3-0 on Wednesday to close in on the knockout phase. The former Barcelona, Inter Milan and Mallorca striker netted a fortuitous opener for the Group E leaders in the 31st minute.

Astrodome will likely be demolished

The Houston Astrodome was the world’s first domed and air-conditioned stadium when it opened in 1965. It became Houston’s defining landmark, a symbol of the city’s can-do spirit.

Rockies co-owner Monfort arrested on DUI charge

Colorado Rockies co-owner Charlie Monfort was arrested late Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence. Monfort was arrested in Windsor, about 60 miles north of Denver. Police Sgt. Gerald Beers said he had no details.

Autos Galleries

The coolest, the wackiest, the most powerful cars at SEMA 2013

New period drama 'The Knick' transforms Lower East Side to bustling scene from the 1900s — SEE THE PHOTOS

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