MR GRADY'S DAILY BLOG: AMERICAS NEWS

EDITORIAL: There's only one thing left to do following new 'Bridgegate' evidence — put N.J. Gov. Chris Christie under oath

All the king’s horses and all the king’s men will never put Chris Christie together again if New Jersey’s governor fails to refute the accusation that he knew of the George Washington Bridge lane closures as they were taking place. read full story »

CHRISTIE KNEW! Embattled pol aware of lane closings on George Washington Bridge, says ex-aide

A Port Authority official appointed by Gov. Chris Christie says the Republican presidential hopeful knew about the George Washington Bridge lane closings at the time of the shutdowns.

Lupica: Chris Christie's career is over if aides can prove he lied

No one could possibly have known at the time, when everything came to a stop on the George Washington Bridge because of a political grudge and a lie about a phony traffic study

Hernandez used coded messages in jailhouse calls discussing murder of Odin Lloyd: prosecutors

The ex-New England Patriot turned accused killer allegedly made reference to a car specified in police probe and discussed specific individuals charged as accessories and the 'extent of his control' over them.

Mom busted during Super Bowl prostitution sweep accused of pimping out her 15-year-old daughter couldn’t pay the rent

Yolanda Ostoloza was collared at Double Tree Metropolitan and charged with promoting prostitution and endangering the welfare of a child.

Obama may accept deal offering undocumented immigrants legal status

In a major shift, President Obama on Friday opened the door to a potential election-year compromise on the contentious issue of immigration reform. Obama said for the first time that he might accept a deal that would offer the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. legal status instead of full citizenship.

POM-POM HEAVEN: NFL cheerleaders through the years

Utah men face felony charges for tipping over ancient goblin sandstone

It’s time to face the music for these two Jurass-holes. Two former Utah Boy Scout troop leaders each face a third-degree felony criminal mischief charge after they filmed themselves in October gleefully pushing over a 200-million-year-old goblin sandstone formation in a state park.

Arizona woman charged with trying to kill her husband — with poop

An Arizona woman was left holding the bag — and, police say, it was filled with poop. Now Rosemary Vogel, 65, faces an attempted murder charges after cops say she put feces in her husband’s IV line and tried to end his life.

SEE ITDEA officers bust Amtrak passenger with 2.2-pounds of cocaine hidden inside homemade leg cast

Busted by the long leg of the law. An Amtrak passenger was arrested after cops found 2.2-pounds of cocaine stashed inside a homemade leg cast - which even had fake blood painted on the side.

DO THE PICTURES LIE? Toronto politician denies tickling Mayor Rob Ford into a frenzy

Toronto's Chief Budget Officer Councilor denies he was tickling Rob Ford, after a photo emerged showing Di Giorgio’s hands on Ford’s torso, leaving the mayor giddy with laughter.

Check out the latest party pics as Broadway is transformed into a Super Bowl playground in Times Square — SEE THE PHOTOS

As a former madam with over two decades of experience in the sex industry, Anna Gristina says she's enraged to learn a woman allegedly trafficked her 15-year-old daughter from Florida to New York for the sole purpose of prostituting her.

Raissman: One-of-a-kind Michael Irvin makes sure not to fumble his latest chance on the NFL Network

Irvin, the most convincing and compelling analyst on TV, does not run away from his past incidents of miscreant behavior. He uses it in his endless journey to figure out who he is.

Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart reveal Super Bowl loyalties

For the first outdoor Super Bowl in a cold-weather state, team benches will feature wrap-around heat for the big game

Blasting warm air and offering toasty seats, heated benches provided by a Florida company will stretch across both sidelines at Super Bowl XLVIII. Players and coaches will stay cozy in envelope of warmth.

How VIPs are partying this Super Bowl weekend

If you want to be an MVP this weekend, you’d better be a VIP.

YEEZUS WALKS! Kanye won't face charges for allegedly attacking teen

'I've got no answers': Desperate parents of Pennsylvania road rage shooting death want 911 transcripts

The family of Timothy Davison, who was gunned down on Interstate 81, wants to know his last words. He made several frantic emergency calls reporting he was being followed and shot at on highway.

Tenn. couple accused of locking three adopted kids in bedroom, shed for six months

One of the children revealed the abhorrent abuse to police this week, saying they were only allowed out of their designated areas to come in for breakfast and go to school, according to a report.

Colonel Meow, Guinness World Record holder for longest fur, passes away

The 2-year-old Persian-Himalayan mix - named because of his stern dictator-esque looks - died in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENTUkrainian anti-government activist kidnapped and tortured for a week says he was 'crucified' during abduction

Dmytro Bulatov returned badly bloodied after going missing for a week. Bulatov said his ear was cut off and his face was slashed. Police said they are investigating the incident.

Brain surgeon walks 6 miles through Alabama snowstorm in his scrubs to perform life-saving operation

Dr Zenko Hrynkiw, 62, braved Tuesday morning's freezing cold blizzard to march across Birmingham in just his slip-ons and scrubs after the weather locked down traffic.

Texas mom accused of killing her 10-year-old son, leaving body in bathtub

A Texas mom killed her son and then dumped his body in a bathtub at their home, where it was found covered by a cloth and surrounded by plastic bags, authorities said.

Two suspects nabbed in brazen midday $700K heist of Midtown Cartier store as cops continue hunt for other bandits

The thieves — two wearing masks — used a ball-peen hammer to crack the half-inch-thick glass of the display case nearest the door of the landmark Fifth Ave. store near 52nd St..

Slasher who used meat cleaver to kill NYC psychiatrist will again stand trial

David Tarloff's latest psychiatric examination showed he is fit to stand trial, which will begin next month in Manhattan Supreme Court.

Man attacking cars with spear in Los Angeles is shot, killed by police

A modern-day Don Quixote was shot and killed by Los Angeles County deputies Thursday night after allegedly attacking cars with a spear and then charging at officers with a knife.

'Suspicious' powder found at five New Jersey hotels near MetLife Stadium and in letter sent to office of Rudy Giuliani was corn starch: report

The FBI and local law enforcement agencies are investigating, but preliminary testing showed corn starch was likely the substance involved in the New Jersey incidents, according to a report.

PICTURED: The despicable Florida mom busted for bringing her 15-year-old daughter to city in hopes of pimping her out for 'fetish stuff' during Super Bowl week

An early candidate for worst mother of the year brought her 15-year-old daughter more than 1,300 miles to Manhattan — to pimp her out to Super Bowl fans.

Uncle saves 2-month-old baby from Pennsylvania home fire by throwing her out window

Pennsylvania family of six in West Philadelphia managed to escape flames thanks to fast-thinking uncle who sounded the alarm. He dropped baby from second-floor window to waiting family member.

'Hopefully it will send a message to other people': Boston Marathon bombing victims want Dzhokar Tsarnaev put to death

Victims of last year’s the Boston Marathon bombing overwhelmingly support the federal decision to pursue the death penalty against baby-faced bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

LIFE IMITATING ART: Actress who had alleged affair with French president, gets award nod for playing character who sleeps with powerful men

French actress Julie Gayet, who had an alleged affair with the president of France, has been nominated for a major award — for playing a policy advisor who seduces high-powered officials.

Africa’s last polar bear is inconsolable widower

Wang, the only polar bear in Africa, has taken the death of his life-long partner very hard, tearing up toys and grass in the enclosure they shared. Two weeks after his loss he is still grieving.

Florida man's last words before he went missing: ‘No, no, don't!'

A Florida woman fears the worst after her longtime partner vanished following a chilling phone conversation in which his last words were “No, no, don’t!”

Beggar opens fire on Brooklyn bus after man tells him to pipe down as he asks for money

The 46-year-old hothead got into a quarrel on the B12 as it rolled through East New York, police said.

Bieber detained in NJ for suspicion of pot on private jet

British doc swallows tapeworms for BBC special

Dr. Michael Mosley, who is the author of the diet book 'The Fast Diet,' experimented with the parasite that's been used as a misguided weight loss procedure. Scientists are studying the health benefits of parasites.

One of 5 Bronx men arrested for throwing snowball says cop terrified him with gun

Manuel Rondon, 22, one of the five Bronx men who were arrested for tossing a snowball at a cop in February 2010, said he and his friends went from playing in the snow to 'looking at the barrel of a gun.'

Former Christian radio host arrested for $6 million Ponzi scheme

Gary Gauthier and his alleged partner David Dreslin have been accused of milking 38 elderly Florida residents out of a total of $6 million.

ScarJo's locked and loaded in leather for Marvel promo

Bags filled with human body parts found off rural Michigan road

Michigan police said they were hunting for a middle-aged woman who was spotted off a rural road dumping garbage bags filled with human body parts.

Capitol cops won't charge Rep. Michael Grimm for threatening reporter

U.S. Capitol Police closed a brief probe into Rep. Michael Grimm’s threat Tuesday night against NY1 reporter Michael Scotto after Scotto declined to press charges against Grimm.

Montana Catholic diocese to file for bankruptcy amid 362 sex abuse claims

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena planned to file for bankruptcy protection Friday as part of a proposed $15 million settlement for hundreds of sex abuse victims.

Gay cafeteria director claims Massachusetts Catholic school unfairly rescinded job offer

A Massachusetts Catholic school reportedly hired an experienced food director to manage their cafeteria—then balked after realizing he was gay.

MSNBC president denies political ideology, as Republicans say channel is on 'probation' for GOP bashing

MSNBC chief Phil Griffin denies his cable network is a platform for the liberal agenda, insisting the channel only welcomes a certain “progressive sensibility.”

Family of woman who died from H1N1 urges flu shots

The family of a California woman who died Saturday from complications caused by the H1N1 flu is urging others to get their flu shots.

Italian police catch Amanda Knox’ ex-boyfriend near Austrian border a day after court upheld his conviction in 2007 murder

Raffaele Sollecito’s lawyer, Luca Maori, said his client was in the area of Italy’s northeastern border because that’s where his current girlfriend lives, and that he went voluntarily to police.

Cop shoots pit bull that charged him

A narcotics cop shot and killed a charging pit bull in a Queens apartment Friday morning, police sources said. Officers assigned to Queens North Narcotics were executing a search warrant in a Linden Place apartment in Flushing at 6:05 a.m. when the dog came at them, sources said.

'He didn't even know who I was': Grieving mom recalls encounter with man she says beat her transgender daughter to death last summer

Grieving mother Delores Nettles was on her way home a couple of weeks ago when she saw the man she says pummeled and killed her transgender daughter, Islan.

Nephew of Cleveland monster Ariel Castro charged with possession of child porn

Jeremi Alicea, 26, faces 21 counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor and one count of possessing criminal tools for incidents in September and October of last year, prosecutors said.

Bloomberg tapped as UN special envoy for cities and climate change

Michael Bloomberg's stint on the unemployment line was short-lived. The billionaire three-term former mayor has been tapped to be UN special envoy for cities and climate change, Reuters reported Thursday.

Watch out, Miley! Helen Mirren shows off twerking skills

warning graphic contentMoose dies in horrific fall from high-rise parking lot

Mystery surrounds the death of a moose caught on camera leaping to his death from the top of a Swedish parking lot.

YOUR ALL-TIME CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM

All-Time Super Bowl Team

GREATEST
ALL-TIME TEAM

JOE MONTANA

STATS

Super Bowl Stats:

Passing Yards: 1,142

Passing: 83-of-122

Touchdowns: 11

Interceptions: 0

Career Playoff Record: 16-7

SUPER FACTS

The only player to be named Super Bowl MVP three times (XVI, XIX, XXIV)

Holds Super Bowl record for highest career passer rating (127.8) and career TDs (11)

Joins Terry Bradshaw as only four-time Super Bowl winning QB

Throws for a then-Super Bowl record 357 yards in XXIII
EMMITT SMITH

STATS

Super Bowl Stats:

Rushing yards: 70-for-289 (3 games)

Longest run: 38

Receiving yards: 11-for-56

Touchdowns: 5

SUPER FACTS

MVP of Cowboys' 30-13 win over Bills in XXVIII with 132 yards rushing and two TDs

Holds record for most career Super Bowl rushing touchdowns (5)

289 career yards is third most in Super Bowl history
JERRY RICE

SUPER STATS

Receiving Yards: 589 (4 games)

Catches: 33

Long: 48

Touchdowns: 8

SUPER FACTS

MVP of 49ers' 20-16 win over Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII

215 receiving yards vs. Bengals (XXIII) is Super Bowl record

Only player in NFL history with two 18-point Super Bowls

Holds records for career receptions (33), most catches in a game (11), receiving yards (589) and TDs (8)
MARK BAVARO

SUPER STATS

Receiving Yards: 101 (2 games)

Catches: 9

Long: 19

Touchdowns: 1

SUPER FACTS

Starting TE on two Super Bowl winning Giants team (XXI, XXV)

Third quarter touchdown catch in Super Bowl XXI gives Giants lead for good

Tied for team lead with Mark Ingram for receptions (5) in Super Bowl XXV
LAWRENCE TAYLOR

SUPER FACTS

Driving force behind two Super Bowl-winning Giants teams (XXI, XXV)

Makes a key touchdown-saving tackle on John Elway in first half of Giants' 39-20 win over Broncos (XXI)

Unanimous NFL MVP as the Giants went 14-2 and dominated NFC foes in the playoffs
RONNIE LOTT

SUPER FACTS

Four-time Super Bowl champion with the 49ers (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV)

Starts at cornerback for first two 49er title teams, moves to safety for San Francisco's other two Super Bowl wins

One of five players to play on all four 49er Super Bowl winning teams of the 1980s
MIKE WEBSTER

SUPER FACTS

Member of four Super Bowl-winning Steelers teams (IX, X, XIII, XIV)

Starting center for Steelers in Super Bowls (XIII and XIV)

15 seasons with the Black and Gold (1974-1988) is a franchise record
JOE GREENE

SUPER FACTS

A four-time Super Bowl champion with the Steelers (IX, X, XIII, XIV)

Intercepted a Fran Tarkenton pass and also forced a fumble in 16-6 win over Vikings in IX

The two-time Defensive Player of the Year (1972, 1974), Mean Joe was inducted into Hall of Fame in 1987
ADAM VINATIERI

STATS

Field Goals Attempted: 10 (5 games)

Field Goals Made: 7

Long: 48

Total Points: 34

SUPER FACTS

Nails two Super Bowl-winning kicks for the Patriots (XXXVI, XXXVIII)

One of six players to have started in NFL record five Super Bowls (XXXI, XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLI)

Holds record for career Super Bowl field goals attempted (10) and field goals made (7)
VINCE LOMBARDI

SUPER FACTS

Leads the Packers to back-to-back Super Bowl titles (I, II)

Wins three NFL championships before the Super Bowl era

Career playoff record of 9-1 (.900)