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I'M TREATED WORSE THAN A TERRORIST: Cop who raped elementary school teacher begs to get out of slammer early

A monster former NYPD cop who raped an elementary school teacher on her way to work wants his 75-year prison sentence reduced — a scenario his victim called her “worst nightmare.” read full story »

DESPERATE DECISION: State troopers so hard up for cash they have to feed their family road kill

A Maine state trooper resorted to gathering road kill to feed his family of six because budget cuts left them destitute, he said. "I do not hesitate to collect a deer carcass from the roadway."

RETALIATION MURDER 16 YEARS IN THE MAKING: Rapper killed as payback for 1998 murder of suspect's brother: sources

Sources say Scott Jamal, 35, of Jamaica, Queens, fatally shot Mazaradi Fox, 42, whose real name was Jamal Green, as pay back for the 16-year-old slaying of his brother.

VIDEOEXCESSIVE FORCE: Darth Vader stands idly by as wild man smashes Hollywood cop car windows

An enraged man busted the windows of a Los Angeles Police Department cop car parked on Hollywood Boulevard Tuesday, while an actor dressed as the fierce Darth Vader stood nearby and watched passively.

Upon learning son is gay, father of Missouri DE Michael Sam hits the bar at Applebee’s for drinks

While Michael Sam has been almost universally embraced after coming out on Sunday, don't count his father as one who is thrilled with the news, according to a report.

Nude Arizona woman breaks her ankle in jump from teen's bedroom: report

Keri Gonzalez, 34, of Marana, jumped out of a 15-year-old boy's second-floor bedroom window after his mother found her in his room naked, police said.

Sultry Olympian at center of topless photo scandal

Yanks' newest pitcher Masahiro Tanaka drops $195K on 200-passenger plane for flight from Japan to New York for four people and his dog

Now this is how you fly like an ace, even if your general manager recently said he thought you were a No. 3 starter.

Two dead, two seriously injured after avalanche in eastern Oregon

An avalanche in the Wallowa Mountains of eastern Oregon killed two backcountry skiers and seriously injured two others Tuesday, officials said. The avalanche hit at about noon as a group of eight was skiing in the remote and mountainous area near Cornucopia, Baker County Sheriff Mitch Southwick said in a written statement.

DOUBLE DUNK! Michael Jordan's wife Yvette gives birth to twin daughters

Michael Jordan has more to be happy about than just the improved play of his NBA franchise. His wife, Yvette, has given birth to the couple's identical twin daughters, Jordan's spokeswoman Estee Portnoy told The Associated Press.

HOT'S IN A NAME? Ohio woman legally changes her name from Sheila to Sexy

She's Sexy... now everyone knows it. An Ohio lady legally changed her name from Sheila to Sexy in court just after 10 a.m. Tuesday.

BAM APPETIT: Barack and Michelle seat French President Hollande between them at State Dinner in obvious attempt to hide his solo arrival following scandalous split

President Obama and his wife Michelle found the solution to seating the suddenly single French President Francois Hollande at Tuesday’s state dinner.

'A fight to live': Castaway Jose Salvador Alvarenga returns to native El Salvador for family reunion following 13-month absence

Jose Salvador Alvarenga returned late Tuesday to the place where he learned to love the sea, bringing with him a fish tale for the ages.

Ewww! Mom breastfeeds tiny puppy to save him

A Colorado mom saved a tiny puppy's life by forcing it to breastfeed from her own chest. The woman, who has a 15-month-old child, allowed the adorable Labrador to suckle from her bosom after he refused to take milk or formula from a bottle.

Raissman: Bob Costas' eye infection becomes Sochi storyline

At dinner conversations around the city, at all-important soirees where the elite meet, they are not talking about Obamacare or who won the gold medal in women’s slopestyle snowboarding. They all ask a more important, pressing question: “What’s up with Bob Costas’ eyes?”

With A-Roid out, MLB set to suspend suit vs. Biogenesis

Major League Baseball is considering dropping the lawsuit that drove Biogenesis founder Anthony Bosch into baseball’s arms and resulted in the season-long suspension and ultimate surrender of Alex Rodriguez.

METH HEADS: Suspects arrested for mailing drugs in mannequin noggins

There was something unusual about three mannequin heads found inside a UPS parcel being mailed from San Bernardino, Calif., to Hawaii: They each had two pounds of meth stuffed inside.

In search of a miracle, thousands journey to Israeli home where statue of Mary 'weeps'

There have been many claims of weeping statues of the Virgin Mary, but in one Israeli town, a likeness of Jesus' mother is shedding tears of oil, residents say.

Police find 18-year-old woman dead with plastic bag over her head at swanky Midtown hotel in apparent suicide: sources

The dead woman was found around 12:30 p.m. after her mother called the Bryant Park Hotel to see if her daughter had checked out of the hotel, sources said. A note was left at the scene.

Bridgegate commuters demand Gov. Christie's resignation

A small group of Fort Lee residents who lived through Bridgegate's traffic nightmare gathered at the George Washington Bridge Tuesday to call on Gov. Chris Christie to resign if he knew about the lane closures.

TAYLOR SNIPS: Star debuts chic new bob cut at London show

EXCLUSIVEMayor de Blasio faces garbage stink as Upper East Side trash station wouldn't help, environmental study reveals

Advocates and East Side residents are launching a full-court press on Mayor de Blasio to block a proposed waste transfer station on E. 91st St. — a plan Hizzoner supported during the campaign.

'It's worth it to me': Ex-soldier offers $100 reward to reconnect with woman he spotted months ago in Brooklyn

Once the realm of lost puppies and children, a cash reward is being offered by a lovelorn Queens soldier who may have raised the bar for starcrossed admirers everywhere.

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee suspends use of death penalty

Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday he was suspending the use of the death penalty in the state for as long as he’s in office, announcing a move that he hopes will enable officials to "join a growing national conversation."

WARNING GRAPHIC LANGUAGE: MTA Subway clerk verbally attacks, flips double-bird at elderly rider — SEE THE VIDEO

Stephen C. Herbert was caught on video flipping two birds at straphanger Jonathan Pillot, a Manhattan film director, who began videotaping the incident at the West 4th St. subway station when Herbert called the woman an “idiot” as she walked away.

LET MY PEOPLE GO! Mayor de Blasio 'reaches out' & Brooklyn bishop, a close ally and member of his transition team, is miraculously freed following bust

Mayor de Blasio is denying he pulled strings to get New York cops to release a member of his transition team who was arrested Monday on outstanding warrants.

Fall fashion is all about bright flowers and soft furs

SEE IT: Device lets lungs 'breathe' outside the body

Revolutionary technology from medical device company TransMedics may mean the end of putting organs on ice.

Drunken financier gets probation for fatal boat crash

Joji Puthuvamkunnath spoke about his family still grieving over his brother's Jijo's death just weeks before he was going to get married in 2010.

French Michael Jackson fans win 'emotional damage' suit

French fans proved they suffered emotional damage, a court rules in Orleans and awards them 'symbolic' damages. Five won $1.74 each for lawsuit claiming they endured great suffering and pain from the pop star's fatal overdose.

Parents fight for custody of Justina Pelletier after Mass. hospital locks her in psych ward

One year after Justina Pelletier was locked into a psychiatric ward at Boston Children’s Hospital, doctors, lawyers, and family members are still struggling to answer the question — is this teen really in pain?

Brazilian cameraman dies after suffering head injuries in violent protest

Santiago Andrade, 49, was hit in the head by a powerful flare fired during Thursday's protest over a 10-cent bus fare hike. Journalists gathered on Monday night at the spot where Andrade was mortally wounded to honor him.

Forgery was all a part of the job for Michelangelo, experts claim

Michelangelo's strokes of genius weren't all marvelously original — some were downright forgeries — explaining why Italian master was able to amass a fortune at an early age, according to a Columbia University lecturer.

Couple is thankful to be alive after driving off New York highway

Carlos Broadbelt, 54, and his wife are grateful to be alive after their 2007 Toyota hit a patch of black ice along the road Monday, sending the car careening off the roadway and onto the expressway below.

First openly gay Boy Scout becomes Eagle Scout

Change is coming quickly to the Boy Scouts of America after years of turmoil and debate over its membership policy, with an openly gay 17-year-old in Maryland achieving the highest rank of Eagle Scout.

NYPD shakeup: New Commissioner Bill Bratton set to replace top bosses in department

Police Commissioner Bill Bratton Tuesday told Chief of Detectives Phil Pulaski and Chief of Internal Affairs Charles Campisi that they’re being replaced, police sources said.

Uncle Ben’s rice recalled after school kids fall ill

The FDA is warning against eating Uncle Ben’s rice products served at schools, restaurants, hospitals and other food service institutions after children in three states had skin reactions and other symptoms that were linked to the rice.

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Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was in constant torment over his feelings between two women — his longtime girlfriend, Mimi O’Donnell, and his new flame, a law enforcement source told the Daily News on Tuesday.

The 'most precious person I have ever met': Dad cheers premature son as saving grace after brain-dead wife dies

He’s the miracle baby born on life support. Tiny Iver Cohen Benson was born Saturday at just 28 weeks to a brain-dead mother, who had been kept alive by machines for more than a month.

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Brooklyn man smashed by snow flung by plow considers suit against city

He got knocked down - but he got up again. The Brooklyn pedestrian made famous for getting smacked by a wall of wayward snow sent flying by a speeding plow is speaking out about his experience.

EXCLUSIVEMom of National Guardsman slain by cop gets $2.5M

The city is paying a $2.5 million settlement to the mother of an unarmed National Guardsman who was shot to death by an NYPD detective during a car stop on the Grand Central Parkway, the Daily News has learned.

Ice falling off 1 World Trade Center prompts action to build protection for pedestrians

Pedestrians now have some protection from the terrifying chunks of ice that have cascaded down from 1 World Trade Center.

De Blasio, McCray say universal pre-K funding boils down to civil rights

With his tax hike for universal prekindergarten in serious jeopardy, Mayor de Blasio and his wife ramped up the rhetoric Tuesday, comparing the fight for expanding preschool to the struggle for civil rights.

Brooklyn mom in custody after son Jayde, 2, dies

Cops are grilling a Brooklyn mother they say beat her 2-year-old son so savagely he died of internal injuries last week. The 19-year-old woman — whose name was not immediately released — allegedly pummeled little Jayde Smith in her home on Bragg St. near Avenue V in Sheepshead Bay on Thursday, fracturing his ribs.

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An avalanche in the Wallowa Mountains of eastern Oregon killed two backcountry skiers and seriously injured two others Tuesday, officials said.

THE FIND OF THE CENTURY: Rare Apollo statue discovered by fisherman in Gaza Strip, seized by Hamas

26-year-old Joudat Ghrab says he bagged a life-sized bronze statue of the Greek god Apollo while fishing near the Gaza Strip last August.

SEE IT: British woman downs pint of beer in tiny 'Baywatch' bathing suit for latest 'NekNomination' prank

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Manhattan restaurant offering $30G Valentine's Day feast, complete with 9 libido-lifting courses guaranteed to produce a 'YES' if you're popping the big question

From Royal Osetra caviar to molten chocolate lava cake, Pera Mediterranean Brasserie on Madison Ave. has taken Valentine's Day excess to the max with the finest delicacies the heart can desire.

THEY CAN'T BE UNSEEN: Just in time for Valentine's Day, these Awkward Family Photos prove love really is blind

True love makes you do the strangest things, like posing for excruciatingly awkward photos for Valentine's Day. Check out these cringe-worthy snaps that prove love really is blind!

Hustler Club owes $2M in back taxes because lap dances are not 'art': judge

Upstate GOP chair resigns after admitting to sending 'provocative' photos of himself

Robert Krahulik, the embattled upstate Republican county chairman who admitted to sending 'provocative' photos of himself over social media, has resigned his post, the Daily News has learned.

Ban 'em and Bailey's: Rights group pushing for animals to be removed from circus

The circus is coming to town — and some advocates want it to be for the last time. NYCLASS, the animal rights group that’s been the key player in pushing for a ban on Central Park horse carriages, says it also wants the city to bar the use of animals in circuses — one item on an expanded agenda it plans to pursue this year.

WATCH rare footage of elite U.S. Delta Force in action as they abduct Al Qaeda plotter in Libya

They almost make it look easy. Video obtained by the Washington Post shows members of the U.S. military’s elite Delta Force's abduct a suspected al Qaeda plotter from outside his home in Tripoli, Libya, the newspaper reported.

Brooklyn mom in custody after son Jayde, 2, dies

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'It's just total serenity': Sexy model Ben Hill puts his stunning NY lakefront retreat on the market for $1.3M so he can rebuild another distressed property

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Russian curling beauty heats up Olympic ice in Sochi

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Police identify sex offender as person of interest in 1975 case of Maryland sisters who vanished as they walked to get pizza

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Teen cries to reporters that slain mom ‘supported me my whole life’ — then confesses to her murder

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State senator tells Queens library head to quit over costly revamp, secret job

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STAR-STUDDED SHOW: A-List celebs have a front-row seat at New York Fashion Week Fall 2014 — SEE THE PHOTOS

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MASSIVE MOB BUST: More than 20 gangsters, including Gambino, Bonanno family mobsters with ties to Italian Mafia, nabbed in sting spanning N.Y. and Italy

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DID VICTIM START DEADLY BRAWL? New testimony points to 23-year-old throwing first punch in fatal melee outside California nightclub that left her dead

The 23-year-old woman killed outside of a California nightclub may have instigated the deadly brawl, according to new testimony. Five Santa Ana police officers took the stand Monday, revealing new details about the tragic turn of events that led to Kim Pham’s controversial death.

PICTURED: Bridget Anne Kelly, seen for the first time since N.J. gov's Bridgegate scandal

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Fla. trooper who stopped cop sues over harassment

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Man mails employers cat poop after job rejection

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DRAWN TOGETHER: Director honors memory of 16-year-old girl, who had passion for drawing and died from rare skin condition, in upcoming anime movie

Cassie England died on Jan. 10 after a lifelong battle with a rare skin disease. Her goal was to be an artist and she loved the Japanese animation art form. Her story will be included in an upcoming film by writer-director Robbie Bryan entitled "The Black Hat."

PARODY FOR YOU: 'Dumb Starbucks,' brainchild of Comedy Central star Nathan Fielder, shut down by health inspectors

Apparently "dumb" coffee is not good enough to drink. "Dumb Starbucks Coffee" was shut down after just a few days on Monday by Los Angeles County health inspectors, who posted a "notice of closure" near the front door of the shop in the Los Feliz neighborhood.

SEE IT: Obsessed 'Game of Thrones' nut beefs up to transform himself into character from the show, warlord leader Khal Drago

How much do you love your favorite TV show? 'Game of Thrones' nut Rene Koiter became so obsessed with the series that he turned himself into one of its star characters.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR! Al Qaeda suicide bomb instructor blows up self, 21 students by accident during terror tutorial

School’s out — forever! A bumbling bomb builder killed himself and 21 of his fellow terrorists Monday in Iraq when a device he was showing them how to make ignited and exploded in a fiery blast.

Mom stunned when half-sister kidnaps baby — cops found infant unharmed along with prosthetic pregnancy belly and string of Facebook emails claiming she'd given birth

She never suspected her half-sister. Newly released 911 recordings captured the moment Brianna Marshall, 18, realized her newborn baby boy had been kidnapped — as well as her disbelief that her own kin could be the suspect.

German woman ignores neigh-sayers, lets horse live in her house following hurricane —SEE THE PHOTOS

Doctor Stephanie Arndt brought her horse Nasar into the house when Hurricane Xaver battered her town of Holt, Germany in late 2013.

PICTURED: The 21-year-old college student killed by an avalanche while snowshoeing in Utah just months before her graduation

A 21-year-old college student who loved helping people was among two people tragically killed by avalanches in Utah over the weekend.

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Cast and crew associated with controversial filmmaker Woody Allen will not be fielding questions from newspaper or magazine reporters when his “Bullets Over Broadway” musical holds its first media “sneak peek rehearsal."

PHOTOSWestminster 2014: Wire fox terrier named Sky wins Best in Show

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Julia Roberts’ half-sister left 5-page note citing her tortured relationship with the Oscar winner

Julia Roberts’ late half-sister left a suicide note citing her tortured relationship with the Oscar winner, a source close to the investigation told the Daily News Tuesday.

Bruce Jenner steps out after alleged Adam’s Apple surgery

Bruce Jenner has emerged after his reported Adam's Apple reduction surgery. The 64-year-old Olympic gold-medalist was spotted Monday with the bandages removed from his alleged procedure.

Shirley Temple took movie audiences away from Depression on 'Good Ship Lollipop'

David Hinckley: Shirley Temple retired from show business at 22, but left legacy as face (and hair) of an era with films like ‘The Little Princess,’ ‘’Curly Top,’ ‘Dimples.’

photosRemembering Shirley Temple's life and career

The child actress-turned-U.S. Ambassador died of natural causes at her home in California on Feb. 10, 2014.

Shia LaBeouf at center of performance art show in LA

Shia LaBeouf is set to go from a piece of work to a piece of art. The actor-turned -late-show-punchline will be part of an art instillation that's open to the public in this week, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

‘Girls’ creator Lena Dunham reveals upcoming book cover and its release date

Dunham, 27, who reportedly got a tony $3.5M for the book deal by Random House, posted an image of the cover on Instagram with the words: 'It’s official. Coming 10/7/14.'

Taylor Lautner to star in BBC comedy ‘Cuckoo’

Taylor Lautner is trading movie stardom for a leading role on the small screen. The “Twilight” actor is set to join the BBC comedy “Cuckoo,” taking over the lead from Andy Samberg, according to a report.

Valentine's Day gifts: Yahoo searches for 'watches for men,' 'diamond earrings' jump

What should you get a man for Valentine’s Day? Inquiring minds, and Yahoo users, want to know.

Will Ferrell to face off against Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith in charity drum battle

Will Ferrell is settling a rivalry with his rock star lookalike — all for a good cause. The “Anchorman” actor and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith have announced they will face off to benefit Cancer for College.

Shayne Lamas is ‘doing better’ post-miscarriage, says husband

One day after reports surfaced of Shayne Lamas' miscarriage due to a pregnancy complication, her husband Nik Richie revealed she's improving. "Shayne is breathing on her own now and doing better," Richie said in a statement Tuesday.

Going on double dates helps couples feel better about their own relationships: study

If you want to reignite the passion in your relationship this Valentine’s Day, skip the intimate, candle-light dinner for two and go on a double date.

Va. congregation lets it ALL hang out as they worship in the buff

Churchgoers in one Virginia town are getting closer to God by stripping off their clothes. Worshipers at the White Tail Chapel in Southampton regularly remove their clothes to say their prayers.

'House of Cards’ Michael Gill on preparing for President role: ‘I sit alone in the dark’

Michael Gill says it has been a lonely path preparing for his part — watching C-SPAN footage of ex-Presidents and contemplating the gravity of the post by "sitting in the dark and thinking" in the Oval Office replica on the show's set.

SEE ITTeaser trailer for Paul Walker's final film ‘Brick Mansion’ debuts

Paul Walker's film "Brick Mansions" is set to hit theaters on April 25, and the first sneak peek at the action film debuted on Entertainment Tonight on Tuesday.

Beer float, anyone? Yuengling’s Ice Cream returns after 30 years

Breyers, Ben & Jerry's, Edy's and Yuengling's: Which thing is not like the others? Trick question. They all make ice cream.

SEE ITCostas now suffering from pink eye in both eyes hands off to Matt Lauer

The NBC host has become the talk of #Sochi2014 once more as the disgusting-looking infection appears to have spread to his second peeper.

Idina Menzel to perform 'Frozen' songs at the Oscars

Idina Menzel is set to peform at the 2014 Academy Awards on March 2. The Broadway star, who voices Elsa from the hit Disney movie "Frozen," will perform the Oscar-nominated song "Let It Go" from the animated feature.

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Drake, Rihanna spotted getting cozy at L.A. nightclub

Are Drake and Rihanna a couple? Rumors indicate Dreezy, 27, knows how to take care of RiRi, 25, better than she's been treated in the past. In fact, the pair were spotted cozying up together at a Los Angeles nightclub Friday, reports TMZ.

New York's Hamlin ends medal drought in women's luge

Finally, Olympic gold for Germany’s Natalie Geisenberger. Finally, Olympic anything for Erin Hamlin and the United States.

Heidi Klum, 40, dating Demi Moore’s ex Vito Schnabel, 27: report

Does Heidi Klum already have a new man? The newly single supermodel, 40, was reportedly spotted kissing Demi Moore's 27-year-old ex-boyfriend, Vito Schnabel, over the weekend.

Embattled Rep. Michael Grimm to raise funds at Justin Timberlake concert

Grimm may not think a reporter he threatened to throw off a balcony was “man enough," but the Staten Island Republican isn't too hung up on masculinity to raise money at a show by the former boy band star.

Shaquille O’Neal clothing line to hit Macy's

Shaquille O'Neal has traded lay ups for loungewear. The former center for the Los Angeles Lakers has launched a line of fashion menswear with Macy's, the store announced Tuesday.

North West's designer wardrobe

Move over Suri Cruise. There's another tiny fashionista taking over Hollywood. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's baby may only be seven months old, but little North West already has a big wardrobe with a big price tag to match. Take a look inside baby Nori's closet.

David Cassidy's wife Sue files for divorce

David Cassidy and his wife Sue Cassidy are calling it splitsville after 23 years of marriage, reports TMZ. "I'm glad David is getting the help he needs, and I am confident he will come back better and stronger than ever," Sue said about the 63-year-old "Partridge Family" alum's ongoing battle with alcohol abuse.

MEHTA: Michael Sam may be NFL-worthy, but he could be a Tim Tebow-level distraction

Missouri defensive end Michael Sam's decision to reveal his sexuality Sunday night sparked debate and discussion that may be more about a prospective employer's tolerance for distraction than homophobia.

Kristen Stewart: ‘I stand by every mistake I’ve ever made’

Kristen Stewart lives a "fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants lifestyle," and that's exactly how she likes it. The "Twilight" actress, 23, talked about her penchant for taking chances in a new interview with Marie Claire magazine.

Hamill: Brooklyn hasn't changed much since Beatlemania hit America

A half-century ago this week, I walked into Liberty Meat Market on Seventh Ave. near 10th St. in Park Slope, Brooklyn, wearing a Beatles wig. I was the delivery boy there and all the customers broke up laughing at my mop top.

Winter Olympics: Russian Hockey chief reflects on 1980 loss to U.S

Vladislav Tretiak, the legendary, cauldron-lighting goaltender and head man of the Russian Hockey Federation, was famously yanked by head coach Viktor Tikhonov after the first period of the epic 1980 semifinal against the United States in Lake Placid.

Winter Olympics: Devin Logan takes silver medal in women’s slopestyle skiing

Devin Logan, a 20-year-old from West Dover, Vt., took a silver medal in the inaugural women's slopestyle skiing event Tuesday afternoon, doing it 18 months after a devastating knee injury that doctors said was one of the worst they had seen.

Bieber surveillance video provides enough evidence in egg-throwing case to prosecute singer: source

Justin Bieber was at his ritzy roost before and after he allegedly egged his neighbor and easily could have hatched the attack, a source with knowledge of the Biebs’ own surveillance video told the Daily News Monday.

Pharrell Williams, G-Star to launch eco-friendly denim line

"The oceans need us now," says Pharrell, explaining his latest project, which will see G-Star team up with eco fabrics company Bionic Yarn, which produces fibers made from recycled plastic collected from the ocean.

Foods labeled 'natural' may not be, consumer advocates warn

In the United States, pre-packaged foods loaded with artificial ingredients and chemicals can make it onto grocery store shelves boasting the label "natural." Why? Because in America, there is no definition of "natural."

Chris Kattan arrested for DUI

'Corky Romano' actor Chris Kattan was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Britney Spears goes back to brunette

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.

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Coco Austin goes topless in New York City

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PHOTOSYard sale! Olympic skiers wipe out on moguls course

A yard sale broke out during the qualifying run, with athletes wiping out and losing their equipment.

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Oscar contenders gather for annual nominee luncheon

Hollywood's brightest stars hit the red carpet to attend the 86th Academy Awards nominee luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 10, 2014.

Westminster dog show 2014: Dogs have their day in New York City

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