MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

BITTER CHILL TO SWALLOW: Millions brace for dangerous winds, record-low temperatures — which have claimed 15 lives — in final icy blast of the brutal polar vortex crippling the U.S.

In Chicago, a new record for cold was set Monday morning when the temperature dipped down to 16 below zero at O’Hare Airport. read full story »

Schumer sounds off! Shoddy fuel trains could cause deadly explosion, flooding and destruction of NYC's economy

Substandard equipment makes potentially deadly explosions possible along rail lines used to transport fuel in New York and New Jersey, Sen. Chuck Schumer warned Monday.

CONFIDENTI@L Stories about Eliot Spitzer, Lis Smith's wild vacation hot-tub antics are not true, say friends of the couple

Eliot Spitzer has made some bad decisions, but friends of the former Luv Guv tell Confidenti@l that new stories making the rounds about him and girlfriend Lis Smith are outrageous and wrong.

Terror at Taco Bell: Two teens in Wichita attack women in drive-through, steal wedding ring and purse as she lay dying

Cops collared two heartless Wichita teens they say stole a woman’s wedding ring and other items as she lay dying in her truck at a Taco Bell drive-through.

Story of Kim Jong Un's uncle being eaten alive by dogs apparently false and started by Chinese satirist

Was it that far-fetched? The startling story of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un having his uncle devoured by a pack of wild dogs has turned out to be false, according to reports.

Lupica: Giants, Jets prove they are both long way from Super

They play the Super Bowl in less than a month at MetLife Stadium, and so geographically the Giants and Jets are as close to the big game as they could possibly be. But if you are a Giants or Jets fan and just watched the first weekend of the tournament that will decide which two teams will be playing in Jersey on the first Sunday in February, you tell me how close either of our two teams — or both — are.

Utah gun maker turns down multi-million dollar deal to supply Pakistan with weapons

A Utah-based gun manufacturer has turned down a $15 million deal to supply Pakistan with precision rifles, citing concerns they could eventually be used against U.S. troops.

Angelina to play troubled Nigella in biopic: report

California priest beaten to death with WOODEN STAKE and METAL GUTTER PIPE, autopsy reveals

A beloved priest who was killed in the Northern California city of Eureka was beaten to death with a wooden stake and a metal gutter pipe, his autopsy shows. Humboldt County Coroner Dave Parris said Monday that investigators don't want to release more details of how the Rev.

15-year-old girl tries to kill herself jumping onto subway tracks in Brooklyn, instead slams into train

The 15-year-old tried to jump onto the tracks, but a mistiming of her leap instead found her slamming into the train.

Robin Roberts shares first photo of girlfriend Amber Laign

Robin Roberts shared her first photo of girlfriend Amber Laign on ABC’s “Good Morning America” Monday and said she’s the “happiest” she’s ever been.

High-rise fire that killed 1 caused by overloaded power strip

The blaze that killed a man in Hell's Kitchen and badly injured his husband was sparked by a power strip with multiple "low-grade extension cords" plugged into it, officials said Monday.

EDITORIAL Bill de Blasio must say no to Mark-Viverito

Pressured by Mayor Bill de Blasio, the City Council appears poised on Wednesday to anoint as its speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. That gives the members just one day to go with someone else while demanding that she come fully clean about her financial affairs.

12-year-old New Hampshire girl may face swelling for SIX MONTHS after she got her tongue stuck to flag pole after licking it during blizzard

Maddie Gilmartin touched the frozen flag pole with her tongue to 'see what would happen' — and ended up stuck for more than 15 minutes while her parents desperately tried to help her.

Pets need protection from cold

With the record cold temperatures expected Tuesday thanks to the polar vortex it's important not to forget your best friends i.e. your dogs.

Polar vortex giving us the chills 'not rare at all'

It may be called a "polar vortex," but freezing Americans probably have more colorful expressions for this weather phenomenom. Low temperatures across the U.S. early this year have broken records, wreaked havoc on travel and forced those braving the cold to wear countless layers of clothing.

JetBlue suspending flights at four Northeast airports for 17 hours

Operations at Boston's Logan Airport, New York's JFK and LaGuardia airports and New Jersey's Newark Airport began shutting down at 1 p.m. and should be completely shut down by 5 p.m., the airline announced.

Brutally cold weather looms for East Coast

As the Midwestern U.S. shivered through the region's lowest temperatures in two decades and forecasters warned that life-threatening cold was heading eastward, officials in Chicago and other districts said schools would be closed on Monday.

SEE THE PHOTOS Incredible frozen buildings and snow sculptures stun the crowds at Harbin Ice and Snow Festival

In Harbin, China, giant ice buildings and snow sculptures are constructed for the city's annual celebration of all things crystallized water.

Candice Swanepoel poses completely nude for Vogue

De Blasio pushes to tax rich as Cuomo talks $2B in tax cuts

Top labor leaders lobbied Monday for Mayor de Blasio’s tax-the-rich plan just as Gov. Cuomo unveiled a contrasting policy — a push for $2 billion in statewide tax cuts. De Blasio, appearing in Harlem with the heads of the United Federation of Teachers, the Central Labor Council and SEIU Local 1199, said the timing of the competing press conferences was a coincidence. But he made it clear he believes his tax hike is necessary to fund universal prekindergarten. “We believe it’s the right thing to do. We’re sticking to this goal,” de Blasio said.

Hunter claims he trapped and killed the mythical creature in the woods near San Antonio

Rick Dyer claims he lured the creature with $200 worth of ribs before killing it last year. He plans to take the body on a nationwide tour. 'With tears in my eyes, I watched it take its last breath,' he said.

Florida thug threatened woman, dunked her head in Burger King toilet: cops

Cops in Florida are hunting for a vicious thug who threatened to kill a woman after he dunked her head in a Burger King toilet. The 6-foot tall black suspect fled in an Infiniti G35 after he shoved the unidentified woman into the car around 7:30 a.m.

Yale professor died of drug overdose: Medical examiner

The Yale University professor who was found dead in a detention cell months ago died of an accidental drug overdose, the medical examiner's office said Monday.

Whoops! Kim Kardashian BURSTS out of low-cut top

GOP Senate candidate wants to move national capital to Nebraska

A maize-brained Nebraska politician wants to make the Cornhusker State the new home of the nation’s capital. Ben Sasse, a Republican candidate for the Nebraska U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican Sen. Mike Johanns, is pushing for the dramatic capital relocation.

SEE IT Crop circle in California barley field revealed to be ad for tech company

Locals were left stumped after a mysterious 310-foot crop circle appeared on a Salinas farm. Some believed it was a message from outer space, but it turns out it was a publicity stunt for Nvidia.

ROAD RAGE HORROR: Cops hunt for man who shot and killed Maine man after incident on Pennsylvania highway

Timothy Davidson, at bottom right, who was returning home after visiting family in Florida, was gunned down by unknown driver who rammed him off the road and shot him.

Teen convicted in Steubenville rape case released from juvenile detention after serving nine months

Ma'lik Richmond was released after serving more than nine months of his one year sentence for raping a 16-year-old girl in August 2012.

Tim Tebow's BCS final score prediction off by ONLY ONE point

Tim Tebow was a lot closer to predicting the final score of Monday night's BCS National Championship game than he ever was to the starting quarterback job with the Jets.

NYPD nabs 5-spot of burglars in Queens

Five suspects were pinched in connection with a burglary of a Queens deli after cops responding to a 911 call just shy of 3 a.m. Friday found a tell-tale hole in the building's roof.

Hong Kong kung fu movie mogul Run Run Shaw dies at 107

Pioneering Hong Kong movie producer Run Run Shaw, whose studio popularized the kung fu genre that influenced Quentin Tarantino and other Hollywood directors, died Tuesday. He was 107.

EXHALE! Gov. Cuomo says no way to Colorado-style legalization of weed

Legalizing pot would be one toke over the line for Gov. Cuomo.

Scientists identify hormone that blocks marijuana buzz

A naturally occurring hormone acts as spontaneous defense in the brain against the high caused by marijuana and could be useful in preventing addiction, researchers said Thursday.

Liz Cheney drops out of Wyoming Senate race, citing 'serious health issues' in her family

The 47-year-old daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney was running against incumbent, Michael Enzi, in the Republican primary for the Wyoming Senate seat.

Chicago boy shoots cousin over Xbox game

A 13-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in juvenile court after he admitted to police he shot his cousin while he was sleeping Sunday morning, police said, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Paulina Gretzky hits the beach in Hawaii

Afghan girl wearing suicide vest detained at border

The child, believed to be the 8- to 10-year-old sister of a Taliban commander, was instructed to carry out a suicide attack on border police in Helmand province on Monday but her cries gave her away, according to various reports.

Two Portuguese women busted smuggling 5.2 pounds of cocaine under wigs from Brazil to Spain

The suspects, aged 18 and 28, were arrested after arriving at Madrid-Barajas Airport on two separate flights from Sao Paulo last week.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel cracks pelvis in skiing accident

German Chancellor Angela Merkel cracked her pelvis during a skiing accident in the Swiss Alps and will have to cut back on her work schedule for the next three weeks, her spokesman said.

EXCLUSIVE: While Simon & Lauren vacation, Andrew Silverman becomes superdad

Best friends give birth four hours apart

They are best friends, and now their children will share a special bond. Two Texas pals unexpectedly gave birth just hours apart from each other in the same hospital on Friday. Brook Hamilton delivered a baby girl while best buddy Lauren Thames, who only came to the hospital to visit Hamilton and wasn't due for two more weeks, gave birth to a boy.

Michael Bay flees CES stage after teleprompter malfunctions

He should have used a stunt double. 'Transformers' mega-director Michael Bay got tripped up by a malfunctioning teleprompter.

Madam pleads not guilty to drug charges

The "Manhattan Madam" who claims her clients included former Gov. Eliot Spitzer pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that she illegally peddled prescription pain killers.

Texas man on trial for killing two over dog waste

Jury selection is set to get under way for a 76-year-old Dallas man charged with murder for the shooting deaths of his neighbors in a dispute over dog waste.

Couple charged with killing roommate, burning body

A California couple is accused of killing their roommate and trying to burn away his dismembered remains in a camp fire, police said.

Va. teen Alexis Murphy’s alleged kidnapper charged with murder

A Virginia man suspected of abducting a teen girl who vanished in August and has not been seen since was charged with the girl's murder on Monday.

THE WORM RETURNS! Dennis Rodman back in North Korea to celebrate Kim Jong Un's birthday – and he brought other former NBA stars

Rodman brought a roster of former NBA All-Stars, including Kenny Anderson, Vin Baker and Cliff Robinson, and Charles Smith. Rodman has an unlikely friendship with the murderous dictator.

Prestigious British, all-boys boarding school bans Snapchat over its Wi-Fi

Top British boarding school Eton College, where Princes William and Harry learned their ABCs, has banned its boys from sexting by outlawing the use of picture-sharing app Snapchat.

SEE IT Knicks' J.R. Smith shows more insane behavior untying Shawn Marion's shoelaces during foul shot

For some reason, the enigmatic guard decided to untie the laces of Dallas forward just before Dirk Nowitzki let go of a free throw attempt in the second quarter.

One in 5 middle schoolers with emotional problems reports sexting: study

More than one in five middle-school aged children with behavioral or emotional problems has recently engaged in sexting, according to a new study.

JFK-bound flight makes emergency landing after device that looked like flash drive was found in bathroom

A passenger jet bound for Kennedy Airport with 227 passengers made an emergency landing in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday after a device that looked like a flash drive was found in the bathroom.

Styles and Jenner hit the slopes as dating rumors continue

Supreme Court puts gay marriage on hold in Utah

The Supreme Court has put same-sex marriages on hold in Utah, at least while a federal appeals court more fully considers the issue.

Sports

Super Bowl XXI: Giants follow Simms to Big Blue Heaven!

The lingering question after Super Bowl XXI was not how did Phil Simms complete 22 of 25 passes but how in the heck did he end up with three incomplete passes. Simms turned in the greatest Super Bowl quarterback performance of all time .

Mehta: Niners barkin' up right 'Tree

Somewhere in Jim Harbaugh’s bizarre and hyperbolic assessment of Michael Crabtree Sunday night was a sobering truth for every team still alive in the playoffs: The 49ers’ threat level just jumped to Code Red with the return of their explosive wide receiver.

Bulls trade Deng to Cavs for Bynum, picks

The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded Andrew Bynum and three future draft picks to the Chicago Bulls for All-Star forward Luol Deng late Monday night. Just days after suspending Bynum in his only season with the team, the Cavaliers were able to unload the center before having to guarantee his contract — and got back an All-Star the last two seasons in return.

Super Bowl XXI: Giants follow Simms to Big Blue Heaven!

Autos

Nissan's new 'Taxi for London' uses same van as New York's failed 'Taxi of Tomorrow'

London has said goodbye to its famous Hackney cab once and for all.

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BOTTOM LINES: One-woman play 'The Surrender' tackles tricky taboo

Weiss: Is Auburn team of destiny against favored Florida State in the BCS title game?

The Tigers earned their spot in the BCS National Championship by winning the SEC, but last-second miracle wins over Alabama and Georgia have some doubting.

Senate confirms Janet Yellen as Federal Reserve head

The Senate has easily approved Janet Yellen’s nomination to head the Federal Reserve. Monday’s 56-26 vote makes Yellen the first woman to lead the central bank in its century-long history.

'Jihad Jane' sentenced to 10 years in prison for role in terror plot

Fifty-year-old Colleen LaRose had faced a potential life term. But Judge Petrese Tucker accepted a government request to reduce the sentence, because of her extensive cooperation with investigators.

Raissman: Phil Simms was wrong about Andy Dalton, and he admits it

Simms and broadcast partner Jim Nantz gushed over Dalton early in the Bengals-Chargers game, but it quickly became a case of good loving gone bad.

EXCLUSIVE Mobster 'Skinny' denies weapons cache found by cops belongs to him

Anthony Santoro denied being the owner of seven guns found by police in the Staten Island home he shared with a gal pal. He says the weapons were taken from a dead woman's home.

Off-duty cop arrested for choking girlfriend in Queens

Kenneth Avila, 42, allegedly pushed the woman, pulled her hair and choked her about 8:30 a.m. Sunday, cops said.

Barefoot Oregon woman arrested after jumping up and down on a windshield

A barefoot woman walking along Interstate 5 jumped on top of a disabled vehicle and crushed the car's windshield while two people sat inside, according to police.

Newtown schools awarded $1.9M to cope with Sandy Hook massacre PTSD

Public schools in Newtown, Conn., were awarded $1.9 million by the federal government to help students, families and staff suffering from PTSD following the 2012 shooting at the Sandy Hook.

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney debuts bearded look

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney debuted a new bearded look Monday, drawing gasps and a slew of “whoas!” from surprised reporters at the White House press briefing.

Fla. Rep. Trey Radel – who pleaded guilty to cocaine-possession charges last year – returning to Congress after rehab

Republican Rep. Trey Radel says he’s looking forward to representing his Florida constituents again after taking a leave of absence and undergoing treatment in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.

SCARY START TO 2014: Eight murders in just five days in NYC

The number of homicides in 2013 dropped to 334 — the lowest number since the NYPD started keeping track in the 1960s.. At the current pace, the city would reach 584 homicides in 2014.

EXCLUSIVE Gonzalez: What a sheikdown! Yankees, Mansour Bin Zayed to get $200M in subsidies if city OKs soccer stadium deal

The nearly bankrupt Yankee Stadium garage company could receive new taxpayer subsidies if a financial bailout plan approved last month by the Bloomberg administration goes through.

Madonna posts pic of 13-year-old son holding liquor bottle

EXCLUSIVE 'My silent prayer is to rebuild my life': Harlem man hopes to prove wrongful conviction after 19 years

A Harlem man who has spent the past 19 years in prison hopes to prove he was wrongfully convicted when the star witness against him testifies that she was coerced into identifying him as the gunman.

BIRTHDAY PRESENT: Michelle Obama extends her vacation in Hawaii in anticipation of her 50th

Michelle Obama, who turns 50 on January 17th, was given an extension to her vacation as an early birthday gift. President Obama returned to Washington with their two daughters.

'SNL' introduces first black female cast member since 2007

'Too fly' for a con guy! Queens man bilks wife out of $700K for gal pal then claims he's too hot for both

A Queens man who allegedly conned his wife out of hundreds of thousands of dollars that he spent on a girlfriend says he’s “too fly” for both of them. Steven Lalicata’s spurned spouse said he made the boast in an email to her last week — a note in which he urged her to stop bothering the girlfriend he had lavished with pricey trips and jewelry.

HORROR HITS HI-RISE: 27-year-old dies from stairwell smoke as he was fleeing NYC condo due to fire floors below – but officials say he should have just stayed home

Daniel McClung (right) died, and his husband was badly injured as a midtown Manhattan condominium tower became a smoke-filled trap to residents weighing whether to stay or flee Sunday morning, residents and authorities said.

Council speaker hopeful Mark-Viverito leasing out space in Harlem building — WITHOUT reporting rental income in latest ethics gaffe

The leading candidate for New York City Council speaker, Melissa Mark-Viverito, has been leasing out space in an East Harlem building she owns without reporting any rental income on city financial disclosure forms, the Daily News has learned.

Pro-choice group to tackle GOPer’s possible bid for NY governor

A leading abortion rights group is set to take on Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican considering challenging Gov. Cuomo in this year’s gubernatorial election.

HOLY SMOKES! E-cigarettes packed with marijuana oil set to boom in Colorado

Less than a week after Colorado legalized marijuana, tokers have found ways to stretch their weed dollars and the law.

WATCH Who spat? Eagles fan spits on New Orleans Saints fan after Philadelphia's loss at home

A thuggish Philadelphia Eagles fan was caught on camera hocking a loogie on a New Orleans Saints fan after the Saints' playoff win on Saturday.

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NO BULL: Woman goes AIRBORNE after being vaulted into sky by 1,110-pound bull at festival - SEE THE VIDEO

This is the terrifying moment a woman was thrown up and flipped over a barrier by a 1,100-pound bull. Dramatic video shows the beast running into the ring at the Zapote Bull Festival in Costa Rica and locking its eyes on its victim.

Lovett: Assemblyman Micah Kellner's accuser stayed in touch with him by email — after leaving office

The woman who forwarded allegations that Assemblyman Micah Kellner had inappropriate online chats with a female staffer kept in contact with the assemblyman even after leaving his office.

BASEBALL ICON PASSES: Jerry Coleman — Yankees legend, decorated war hero and Hall of Fame broadcaster — dies at 89

Jerry Coleman, truly a man for all seasons - a decorated war hero, Yankee World Series MVP and iconic, Hall-of-Fame San Diego Padres broadcaster - died Sunday at age 89.

SEE IT Cop camera catches semi crashing into cars driving by dead panther

As a dead panther was sprawled on a Collier County highway, cars drove by it slowly, until the semi came almost out of nowhere and crashed into the other vehicles.

Editors' Picks

Charlize Theron, Sean Penn get cozy in L.A. after Hawaiian vacation

Charlize Theron and Sean Penn were spotted together once again after their Hawaiian vacation at the top of the new year. Back from paradise, the "Snow White and the Huntsman" star and Penn, 53, spent time together in Calif., reports E! News.

'Justified' returns with women of high caliber

“Justified” returns for its fifth season on Tuesday (10 p.m. on FX), and the spirit of Elmore Leonard is alive and well.

See It: ESPN's Brent Musberger introduces himself as Kirk Herbstreit

Don't you know Brent Musberger will read anything on the teleprompter?

Pat Kiernan keeps things light in WABC radio debut

Pat Kiernan’s new WABC radio show started off Monday like media sherbet, cleansing the listener’s palate between two courses of raw meat.

IT WAS A JOKE! Charlie Sheen didn't marry a porn star in Iceland

Charlie Sheen has married a porn star. Apparently. The "Anger Management" actor took to Twitter on Sunday to reveal he'd tied the knot with X-rated girlfriend Brett Rossi while on vacation in Iceland.

Voice of Yukon Cornelius in 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' dies at 91

Larry D. Mann, who voiced Yukon Cornelius in the animated Christmas favorite "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," has died. He was 91.

PHOTOS Nation-Nole Champs! Florida State beats Auburn in wild BCS title game

Jameis Winston hits Kelvin Benjamin with 13 seconds left to lift Florida State over Auburn and win the BCS National Championship.

TV REVIEW ‘Intelligence’

CBS bills “Intelligence” as a high-tech international espionage thriller, perhaps so we won’t notice it’s really a back-door superhero show.

MUSIC REVIEW 'The River & the Thread'

All roads lead South on the new Rosanne Cash CD.

MUSIC REVIEW 'Lucinda Williams'

Conventional wisdom tells us Lucinda Williams put out the most searing and true album of her career in 1998 with “Car Wheels on a Gravel Road.” Not true.

Camille Grammer obtains three-year restraining order against ex

Camille Grammer has won a three-year restraining order against the ex-boyfriend she claims beat and suffocated her in a Texas hotel room.

Ski champ Mikaela Shiffrin goes glam

Before the Sochi Olympics, the 'next Lindsey Vonn' takes a break to talk beauty.

'Tonight Show,' 'Late Night' promos reveal next chapter for NBC's late nights

Promos for NBC's late-night face lift have been released to entice viewers about the changes coming in February.

Manti Te'o: I've moved on from catfish hoax

Manti Te'o still gets those same questions, the ones he doesn't really want to answer, the ones about Lennay Kekua.

Drew Barrymore: My mom and I 'can’t be in each other’s lives at this point’

Still pregnant with her second child, Drew Barrymore is already planning on further expanding her brood.

‘Downton Abbey’ premiere scores high NY ratings

“Downton” averaged 784,000 viewers on WNET/Ch. 13 in the New York market, according to overnight Neilsen ratings.

Will Smith on James Avery: 'Every young man needs an Uncle Phil'

Will Smith's launch to fame came in 1990 when he starred on the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Now, the mega star mourns the loss of his former co-star James Avery.

Israeli player banned from joining Dutch club in Abu Dhabi

Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem faced criticism Monday for travelling to Abu Dhabi for a training camp without defender Dan Mori, who was not allowed into the Arab emirate because he is Israeli.

Johnny Manziel leads FSU chant, then leaves club with two women

One of the women is reportedly model Lauren Hanley.

January's biggest diet craze: intermittent fasting

For all those January dieters hoping to shed the holiday bulk, intermittent fasting, also known as IF, is all the rage.

Jenny slams rumors son was misdiagnosed with autism

McCarthy took to Twitter to dismiss reports about her son.

EXCLUSIVE Harry tells Kendall to keep relationship off TV

Harry Styles has given new girlfriend Kendall Jenner an ultimatum after just over a month together.

The top nine cruise lines for family vacations

Looking for a vacation that satisfies the whole family? A cruise may be just the ticket.

New year is clearly working out for Kim

Kim Kardashian is back to her old tricks in 2014.

Scott Disick's father passes just months after his mother: report

The cause of death is unclear.

SPOILER ALERT Lady Mary struggles in 'Downton Abbey' premiere

Fans have been more irritable than usual since Matthew Crawley died.

Brush smarter: This toothbrush connects to the Internet

A French startup's Internet-connected toothbrush syncs with a smartphone app.

PHOTOS Jessica Simpson shows off baby boy

See the cutest celeb kids.

Will Smith, Tyrese go indoor skydiving with a royal

Buddies Will Smith and Tyrese caught some serious air with a prince this weekend.

PHOTOS Heidi Klum flawless in make-up free shopping trip

Catch celebs without the thick layers of powder, smoky eyeshadow and mascara.

Alexa Vega marries Carlos Pena Jr. in destination wedding

The 'Machete Kills' star became a wife for the second time.

Jane Pauley is now the guru of reinvention

Her new book addresses ways people can change their career and their life.

TV REVIEW 'Killer Women' is trashy but fun

Show could have pranced around talking gender equality, but it doesn’t even bother pretending.

PHOTOS RED HOT CARPET: Celebs shine at Palm Springs awards gala

Check out which stars brought a dose of glamour to the California desert.

Morrissey: Eating animals same as pedophilia

Controversial singer has claimed there is 'no difference' between eating meat and pedophilia.

‘Frozen’ leads weekend box office with $20.7 million

On a wintry weekend, Disney’s “Frozen” retook the box-office top spot with $20.7 million, freezing out the horror spinoff “Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones.

A look at Novelist Gary Shteyngart's troubled youth

Think author Gary Shteyngart is a big success? You must only know his novels.

SEE IT Fire tears through Manhattan high-rise

A massive blaze ignited at a Midtown Manhattan high-rise has critically injured two people as firefighters rushed to control the flames.

Justin Bartha, trainer Lia Smith marry in Hawaii

Justin Bartha is officially off the market. The "Hangover" and "Grey's Anatomy" star, 35, jumped the broom with girlfriend Lia Smith in Hawaii on Saturday.

Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Bradley Cooper honored at film fest

Sandra Bullock shared the painful results of Googling herself, Meryl Streep shadowboxed on-stage, and Tom Hanks braced for awards season’s “celebrity mule train” at the year’s first glitzy Hollywood gala.

Grodin: Pave road to correctional facility to ease visitor stress

For about a 15-year period, I was a regular visitor at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility.

PHOTOS Winter storm Hercules pummels major U.S. cities

Winter storm Hercules covers Chicago, Boston, New York and other major U.S. cities with snow on the first workday of 2014.

Doctors discover 3-inch nail lodged in man’s brain

A Chinese man who felt sick and went to the hospital found out he had a 3-inch nail lodged in his skull. Yang Yi Kui is now recovering in hospital after surgeons removed the nail, which was near an eye socket.

Don Everly reacts to brother Phil's death

The infighting and hard feelings between the Everly Brothers were well-known, but surviving brother Don felt he had a special moment with his brother Phil before Phil's passing Friday — even if the two weren't together at the time.

Soap star fired, accused of groping 20-year-old co-star

The set of "The Young and the Restless" may have turned into a real life soap opera thanks to star Michael Muhney, who was allegedly fired for groping one of his co-workers.

New year, new you: Best fitness gear for 2014

With these cute workout looks, you'll actually want to hit the gym.

Jessica Simpson shows off baby boy

In Hollywood, it seems celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts and mohawks the next.

SEE IT Calf with two heads born in Morocco

The animal has been given the name Sana Saida, which translates as "happy new year" in Arabic, by villagers in the remote area of Sefrou, central Morocco.

PHOTOS Mila, Ashton share smooch at Lakers game

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.

Justin and Selena share intimate selfie

Are Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez back on? Shortly after the two were spotted racing around on Segways in Bieber's neighborhood of Calabasa, California, Bieber posted a photo of the on-again off-again couple snuggling.

Raising the Bar: Supermodel Refaeli gets her first tattoo

Check out the celebs sporting some new ink.

Oldest surviving ‘Gone with the Wind’ cast member dies

Alicia Rhett, an actress who played one of the sisters of Ashley Wilkes in "Gone with the Wind," died Friday. She was 98.

HER GUY FRIDAY: Demi Moore's new boyfriend revealed

Who's that mystery man vacationing with Demi Moore? Moore's new beau, who traveled along with the actress on a trip to Tulum, Mexico, was identified as drummer Sean Friday by E! News.

Danielle Steel awarded French Legion d'honneur

“Queen of Romance” Danielle Steel has been awarded France’s highest honor, the Legion d’honneur, earlier this week for her service to the European country.

Phil Everly, of the Everly Brothers, dies at 74

Phil Everly with his brother Don set a standard for rock 'n' roll harmony that has not yet been matched.

Don Forst, veteran journalist, dies at 81

Veteran journalist Don Forst, a masterful editor who worked at five New York newspapers across a nomadic 50-year career, died Saturday of complications from colon cancer.

Bikini-wearing Lea Michele heats it up in Mexico

These stars love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies almost as much as they love getting all dressed up for the red carpet …

VIDEO Hours-long orgasm sent Seattle-area woman to E.R.

Think a three-hour orgasm sounds like fun? Think again.

SEE IT: Jennifer Hudson surprises assistant with a house

Jennifer Hudson got her assistant seriously into the holiday spirit.

No cold play for Gwyneth in Hawaii!

See what all the stars were up to this week …

Comic who made fun of WWII vets on New Year's Eve 'not sorry'

Natasha Leggero is not sorry for the jab at SpaghettiOs and World War II veterans that landed NBC in hot water. The 31-year-old comedian angered some audience members during NBC's "New Year's Eve With Carson Daly" when she made an offhand remark about a tasteless tweet that SpaghettiOs had promoted on Pearl Harbor Day.

Zombie film scene prompts panic in British town

British police responded to the equivalent of a 911 call when a panicked passerby reported she had seen a man armed with an ax and another lying in a pool of blood.

Lincoln Center out of fashion with designers

Michael Kors and Diane von Furstenberg are among labels leaving the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week tents.

REVIEW New 'Paranormal Activity' scares up few original thrills

'The Marked Ones' is not much different than it's predecessors.

'Mob Wives' star faces $96G fine at sentencing

Alicia DiMichele to be fined $96,000 fine and $20,000 in restitution in embezzlement case.

'70s Show' actress death ruled accidental overdose

Mysterious death of Lisa Robin Kelly has been ruled an accidental overdose, officials say.

Ke$ha enters rehab to treat eating disorder: report

Ke$ha is headed for a 30-day stint in rehab to treat an eating disorder. The 26-year-old “Timber” singer, a vegetarian, told TMZ she’ll use the month of inpatient treatment “to learn to love myself again, exactly as I am.”

Rihanna blond and topless for MAC

Superstar has just unveiled the first, sultry image from her upcoming MAC Cosmetics campaign.

Dennis Rodman names former NBA players, including All-Stars, to play game in North Korea

Rodman leads a team that includes former NBA All-Stars Kenny Anderson, Cliff Robinson, and Vin Baker to play against a top North Korean Senior National team on Jan. 8, Kim Jong Un’s birthday.

Coke cuts gay wedding scene from Irish ad

Irish edition of "Reasons to Believe" ad leaves out clip of two men taking pictures after their wedding.

Michael Schumacher reaches 45th birthday comatose

Michael Schumacher's friends and family took turns by his hospital bed Friday on his 45th birthday.

A palace fit for a Queen

Queen Latifah has just listed her six-bedroom New Jersey palace for $2.4 million.

Rising star's girlfriend is getting all the attention

In 2014, it’s all about Central Florida QB Blake Bortles and his gal pal Lindsey Duke.

PHOTOS The party never stops for Ryan Seacrest

'American Idol' host parties with bikini-clad girls in St. Barts.

Prince William sparks controversy with Cambridge enrollment

Duke of Cambridge is enrolling for spring term to take a course in Agricultural management.

Don't let snowstorm ruin resolutions

Sure, Netflix looks appealing on a snow day, but a storm is no reason to ditch your resolution so soon.

EXCLUSIVE Did Jets QB Smith make lewd pass at nurse?

Gang green’s rookie QB Geno Smith is the subject of an unsavory tale of romance.

Would you eat at a place named Dirt Candy?

Here are the worst-named great restaurants in NYC.

PHOTOS Soaring into the Sky

As Sochi Olympics approach, check out amazing photos from the Four Hills ski jumping tournament in Austria.

Jane Seymour shows off timeless beach body

At 62, Jane Seymour looks even better than in her Bond girl days.

PHOTOS Leggy Bey rocks short-shorts during Miami vacation

The stars love their short shorts! See who isn't afraid to show a little leg ...

PHOTOS Ooh Ga Ga! Singer goes topless in sultry Versace ad

Celebs aren't afraid to get a little sexy when it comes to ad campaigns.

DOWN AND DIRTY: Ke$ha flashes bum in new music video

The 26-year-old debuted her salacious music video for her track 'Dirty Love.'

Former Smiths frontman Morrissey is working on a novel

In a recent Q&A session on his blog, Morrissey revealed that his plans for 2014 include recording a new album (one of the tracks is named “Instanbul,” after Morrissey’s second favorite city, he writes) and penning some fiction.

Cheerios to be GMO-free

General Mills Inc said it has stopped using genetically modified ingredients in the popular breakfast cereal Cheerios.

PHOTOS Still Jenny from the block: JLo waits for subway in the Bronx

Stars or straphangers? See which A-list celebs were spotted taking the subway ...

New power couple? Sean Penn, Charlize Theron spark romance rumors

The two Oscar-winning actors were photographed vacationing together in Hawaii.

Nigella opens up about 'mortifying' trial

Nigella Lawson has spoken out for the first time since trial's verdict.

Macy's and Martha Stewart reach deal in lawsuit

The two-year legal battle began when Martha Stewart inked a deal with J.C.Penney.

Cara Delevingne stars in Mulberry ads

British modeling sensation Cara Delevingne has kicked off 2014 in style with the unveiling of a new Mulberry campaign.

NY1 anchor Kiernan dishes on new radio show

Pat Kiernan didn't want a truncated reprise of his popular morning news show on NY1.

TV REVIEW 'The Curse of Oak Island'

"The Curse of Oak Island" reminds us just how much fun buried treasure used to be.

Kim Zolciak introduces new twins

It seems like six kids is enough for Kim Zolciak.

PHOTOS Hercules to pummel major cities with snow

Winter storm Hercules threatens several major U.S. cities with a barrage of snow.

'The Goldfinch' causes spike in Frick Museum attendance

Readers of Donna Tartt’s novel “The Goldfinch” have caused a jump in ticket sales at the museum.

Rick Ross sues LMFAO over 'Party Rock Anthem' lyrics

Rick Ross is not amused at the word play in LMFAO's 2010 song.

Men's fashion trends to look out for in 2014

Here are some of the hottest menswear styles you can expect to see over the next 12 months.

Your favorite alcohol could reveal your political beliefs

What you order at the bar may say a lot about your political persuasion.

Best bet for online dating is Jan. 5

The ideal time to find your perfect match is on Jan. 5 at 8:57 p.m., research from Match.com shows.

JLaw poses with fan in British pub

JLaw delighted a British fan when she stopped by her parents' pub in the final days of 2013.

50 Cent facing lawsuit for sex video

The rapper is being sued for posting an online sex vid without the woman's permission.

Boitano: 'I've never been ashamed of who I was'

The figure skater is speaking about his choice to go public.

EXCLUSIVE Taylor's not too Swift with latest pickup

Taylor Swift will start the new year in a familiar place: alone.

WATCH U.S. curling team spoof's 'What did the Fox Say'

It's an Olympic year ... and we all know what that means. It's viral video season!

Shia apologizes for plagiarism scandal

LaBeouf has taken to the air to apologize over controversy surrounding his short film.

Elizabeth Jane Howard, ‘Cazalet Chronicles’ author, dies

Novelist Elizabeth Jane Howard, best known for “The Cazelet Chronicles,” has died at the age of 90.

photos JLo hits the tracks

Stars or straphangers? See which A-list celebs were spotted taking the subway ...

Gisele Bündchen to represent Pantene in 2014

Procter & Gamble has just announced that the supermodel will lend her locks to Pantene campaigns in the coming year.

Kirsten Dunst is first-ever face of L'Oreal Professionnel

Look for the actress in upcoming ads from the hair care giant.

'Bones' star TJ Thyne gets engaged with fairytale proposal

Talk about a dream proposal! TJ Thyne of the Fox series "Bones" popped the question.

Jamie Chung, Bryan Greenberg engaged

Bryan Greenberg and Jamie Chung are the latest members of Hollywood to get engaged.

photos Olivia Palermo shows off dazzling engagement ring

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

photos Deadly car bomb explosion in Beirut

A car bomb in Haret Hreik, a suburb of Beirut, has killed at least five people and injured at least 20.

5 gadgets to thrill frequent travelers

There’s nothing like a few pieces of technology to make you feel a little bit more at home on the road.

Rhode Island asked Taylor to do construction that irked neighbors

Don't worry, Rhode Island-ers: Taylor Swift isn't ruining the coastline.

EXCLUSIVE Simon to pop the question to Lauren Silverman

Simon Cowell’s bachelor years will be coming to an end any day now.

Actress Juanita Moore dies

The groundbreaking actress and Academy Award nominee has died at 99.

Olivia Palermo engaged to model

The reality star, best known for starring in "The City," is engaged to German model Johannes Huebl.

PHOTOS Bar Refaeli sizzles in teeny bikini

Check out the Sports Illustrated covergirl's sexiest moments.

Candice Swanepoel poses nude for Vogue

She's famous for strutting her stuff down the catwalk in skimpy lingerie, but Candice Swanepoel has showed off even more skin, going completely nude in the January 2014 edition of Vogue Brazil for her most daring photo shoot yet.

Kim Kardashian's style makeover

Kim's usual flashy Hollywood party girl style has taken a strange turn since she started dating Kanye West ...

Hottest wives and girlfriends in sports

Game on! It looks like these sports stars know how to score both on and off the field. Not only do athletes have fame, fortune, legions of adoring fans and countless endorsement deals, they also have some of the most gorgeous wives and girlfriends of all time. From world famous supermodels to stunning actresses and pop stars, check out the hottest WAGs in sports ...

Celebrity tattoos

Check out which celebs are sporting some new ink.

Celebrity beach bodies

These stars love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies almost as much as they love getting all dressed up for the red carpet …

Incredible celebrity engagement rings

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

The women of Simon Cowell

As Simon Cowell prepares to become a first-time dad, take a look back at the X-Factor judge's history as a bachelor ...

2014 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala

Hollywood's finest hit the red carpet at the Awards Gala for the 25th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival on Jan. 4, 2014. Check out which stars brought a dose of glamour to the California desert.

Ryan Seacrest parties in St. Barts

New Year's Eve may be over, but according to Ryan Seacrest the party's still going. The American Idol host looked very merry while partying on St. Barts beach on Jan. 2, 2014.

New year, new you: Best fitness gear for 2014

With these cute workout looks, you'll actually want to hit the gym.

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.

Cutest kids in Hollywood

In Hollywood, it seems celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts and mohawks the next.

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.

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of December 30

See what all the stars were up to this week …

Amazing Animal Kingdom oddities

Are these the strangest animals you've ever seen?

Best celebrity photobombs

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

Celebrities over 40

These stars make 40 (and even 60!) look like the new 20. Check out who's been drinking from Hollywood's fountain of youth.

Lively looks to help ring in the new year

Start the new year off with a bang with these glitzy party dresses.

Celebrities celebrate New Year's Eve!

Happy New Year! Check out how the stars saw in 2014

Celebrities wearing short shorts

The stars love their short shorts! See who isn't afraid to show a little leg ...

Sexy star advertisements

Celebs aren't afraid to get a little sexy when it comes to ad campaigns. Whether they're flaunting their curves in sizzling lingerie or showing off their modeling chops in sultry high-fashion shoots, these celebrities are so hot you'll forget what it is exactly they're trying to sell. Check out the sexiest star advertisements ...

Stars on the subway

Stars or straphangers? See which A-list celebs were spotted taking the subway ...

Embarrassing celebrity photos

Gotchya! Sure, we're used to seeing the stars ooze glamour on the red carpet, but it turns out these celebrities aren't so perfect after all. They might put on a good face for photographers, but even the world's most beautiful people are bound to have an "oops" moment eventually -- and when that happens you can bet the paparazzi is nearby to capture it. From bad hair days to weird blemishes to stars stuffing their faces, check out Hollywood's hottest at their worst.

Hollywood brides

From "The Bachelor" nuptials to TomKat's big day, check out the most memorable Hollywood weddings.

Celebrity babies 2013

Hollywood experienced a major baby boom in 2013! From supermodels to A-list actors, check out all the famous faces who have become proud mums and dads this year.

New Year's Eve celebrations through the years

Before we welcome in 2014, take a look back at some of the best shots of New Year's Eve celebrations in New York City through the years.

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.

Bar Refaeli's hottest moments

You've seen her face - and her body - everywhere from the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue to the arm of ex-boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio.

Celebrity beach bodies 2013

These stars love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies almost as much as they love getting all dressed up for the red carpet ...

Madonna hits the slopes on family ski trip

Madonna and her three kids hit the Swiss slopes on a family ski trip during the festive season.

Supermodels show off their bikini bods

Who doesn't want to see a supermodel in a teeny bikini?

Rihanna's naughtiest moments

We all know Rihanna is a good girl gone bad, but sometimes the Barbadian beauty goes above and beyond her usual naughtiness. From risque photo shoots to wearing nothing but body paint, check out the sexy singer's most Rated R moments.

'Timestack' photos

By combining multiple images into one, photographer Matt Molloy has captured entire sunsets in one single breathtaking image using a technique he calls "timestacking."

Stars celebrate Christmas, 2013

The holidays have hit Hollywood! Celebrities get merry decorating, baking, gift-giving and more.

Most shocking red carpet looks of 2013

It was the year for sheer! When it came time to dress up for the red carpet, these stars operated under the mantra "less is more," donning see-through gowns that often had us asking "what was she thinking?!" Check out the most daring dresses of 2013 ...

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of December 23

See what all the stars were up to this week …

Miley Cyrus' most outrageous moments of 2013

2013 is coming to an end, but Miley's antics have only just begun. It's been a year full of highs and lows for the singer, who officially brought twerking into the mainstream. In no particular order, we've rounded up her most outrageous, salacious and generally out of control moments of 2013.

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.

Hottest beach bodies of 2013

We think it's safe to say this was one of the hottest years yet. Don't believe us? Just take a look back at the top 30 best beach bods of 2013 ...

Sports

Strong talk: New UT coach makes bold promises

New Texas football coach Charlie Strong says the Longhorns will field a mentally and physically tough team as he tries to push the program back among the national elite. Texas introduced its new coach at a 45-minute news conference Monday.

FIFA boss says Brazil is behind in WCup prep

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has criticized Brazil’s slow preparations for the World Cup, saying the South American nation is further behind than any other country has been during his time with the organization.

Some playoff surprises, but Vegas likes Seahawks, Broncos and Niners

From Lambeau Field to Las Vegas, cheeseheads, Aaron Rodgers aficionados and, perhaps most importantly, the oddsmakers, took note of Rodgers' return to form in the regular-season finale, rallying the Packers to a last-minute victory in Chicago.

Myers: Payton's enjoying this trip to bountiful

Sean Payton was in exile last season after being banished by Roger Goodell for his role in BountyGate and the Saints were completely lost without him.

Lawrence: Bynum could find himself without league to play in

The Cleveland Cavaliers were mainly concerned about Andrew Bynum’s “knee challenges,” according to team owner Dan Gilbert, when they took a gamble on the former Laker all-star center this past summer and signed him as a free agent.

Titans fire head coach Munchak after 3 seasons

The Tennessee Titans have fired Mike Munchak after three seasons as head coach and 31 years combined with this franchise as a player and coach. The Titans confirmed the firing Saturday after holding meetings since they ended the season with a 7-9 record and a 16-10 win over Houston.

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