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Deadly storm heading to the Northeast packing ice and up to 14 inches of snow claims 13 lives, while causing countless accidents and power lines to fall — SEE THE PHOTOS

Snowstorm hits Southeast and expected to hit the Mid-Atlantic States by late Wednesday. read full story »

EXCLUSIVE'Belligerent' nephew of model Tyson Beckford tossed out of NYC nightclub before stealing truck and crashing into MTA bus

Instragam photos taken in the hours before the death of veteran transit worker William Pena, center, caught Domonic Whilby, left, partying with his famous uncle Tyson Beckford and supermodel Shanina Shaik.

EXCLUSIVENational Puerto Rican Day Parade leadership will be axed after probe into finances

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will announce Thursday that he is ousting more than half the leadership of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Inc. for financial mismanagement.

'Catastrophic, crippling, paralyzing': Storm heading to city kills at least 13 in the South, will dump up to 14 inches of snow and ice

The storm that has gridlocked much of the Southeast will hit the area around midnight. Accumulation could exceed a foot in the city, depending on precipitation.

Florida man executed for 1995 rape, killing of 9-year-old boy

A man was executed Wednesday night in Florida for raping and killing a 9-year-old boy 18 years ago, a death that spurred the victim’s parents to press nationwide for stronger sexual predator confinement laws.

Rihanna: My firm left me bankrupt

BLOCKBUSTER BUY! Comcast to purchase Time Warner Cable for $45B

Comcast Corp. is planning to announce Thursday it is buying Time Warner Cable in an all-stock deal that will join the country’s two largest cable companies into a single behemoth, people involved in the deal told Bloomberg News.

Florida underage sex sting 'Be Mine' nabs 22 — including Disney World employees and one man carrying a Happy Meal

Nearly two dozen men have been collared in an underage sex sting that unveiled one man reportedly bringing a McDonald's Happy Meal to a rendezvous and another girl being sold by her own mom, cops say.

North Carolina dad rescues daughter from car as it is repeatedly rammed by road rage driver

A terrified dad dragged his daughter from their Saab while a deranged driver continually rammed their car, even after the father had pulled into a grocery store parking lot.

Shocking report reveals 44 school shootings have claimed 28 lives since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary — an average of 1 horrifying event every 10 days!

WASHINGTON — A stunning 44 school shootings have claimed 28 lives since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School shook the nation.

'THE TRUTH IS GOING TO BURY YOU': Incognito RIPS Martin on Twitter, claims Miami Dolphins teammate was suicidal

While Derek Jeter was announcing his retirement over Facebook, Richie Incognito was busy sounding off on Twitter.

Minion madness in Manhattan as the 'Despicable Me' characters kick off the Daily News' annual Class Trip competition

There’s nothing despicable about them! Minion madness invaded Manhattan Wednesday as a trio of yellow, dance-crazy characters visited the city to kick off the Daily News’ annual Class Trip competition.

'Oh my God, there are bodies all over the place': Sole survivor of California wrong-way crash that killed 6 recalls horror

The only surviving victim of the horrific wrong-way crash that killed six people in Southern California Sunday has recalled the chilling moment he realized many lives were lost in the twisted wreckage.

Oklahoma cop sues over firing after he cited 3-year-old for peeing in public

Kenneth Qualls claims he had permission from on high to give little Dillan Warden a $2,500 public urination ticket in November 2012 after the tot unzipped in his pants on the street.

‘Nightline’ co-anchor Dan Harris reveals cocaine, ecstasy use that sparked on-air panic attack in front of 5 million viewers

"Nightline" co-host Dan Harris is breaking news of the very personal kind -- revealing that cocaine and ecstasy use drove him to a highly embarrassing on-air panic attack in 2004.

Donald Trump-obsessed stalker arrested at the real estate mogul’s Midtown office for stealing photo meant to warn security

Frank Monte, who did time in a Florida prison on a stalking charge, was busted Tuesday a day after stealing his photo from the lobby's security stand.

Pennsylvania man charged in drive-by shooting of horse pulling Amish buggy

Timothy Antonio Diggs, 22, was charged in connection with the 9 p.m. drive-by shooting Nov. 24. Diggs faces seven misdemeanor counts including recklessly endangering another person and cruelty to animals.

Massachusetts woman convicted of killing pregnant friend, stealing fetus

Julie Corey sobbed as a Worcester Superior Court jury found her guilty of the 2009 murder of 23-year-old Darlene Haynes. Sentencing was scheduled for Tuesday.

EXCLUSIVEKathie Lee and Hoda: Long live the beloved memory of Shirley Temple

Mexican hit man testifies he killed more than 800 people, lost count after that

Inside a federal court room in Texas, a cold-blooded killer for an infamous Mexican drug cartel is testifying about the brutal carnage that pervades the day-to-day lives of crime syndicate members.

Cops ID 18-year-old NYU student found dead with plastic bag over her head at Midtown hotel in apparent suicide

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.

Senate passes debt limit bill, sending it to White House for signature

After a dramatic Senate tally in which top GOP leaders cast the crucial votes, must-pass legislation to allow the government to borrow money to pay its bills has cleared Congress for President Obama’s signature.

DEREK JETER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENTLupica: Never will there be a New York Yankee who mattered more to the franchise than retiring shortstop Derek Jeter

In so many ways, there has not been a Yankee who mattered more to the Yankees than Derek Jeter has, not since Babe Ruth. This does not make Jeter bigger than Ruth in either talent for baseball, or accomplishments.

'I KNOW IT IN MY HEART': Derek Jeter announces 2014 season will be his last with Yankees after battling ankle injury

The Yankee captain made the announcement on his Facebook page. "The 2014 season will be my last year playing professional baseball," Jeter wrote.

PLAYING THE FIELD: A look at Jeter's girls

Madden: Jeter exit recalls ones from DiMaggio, Mattingly and Rivera

It’s the way all the classy Yankees have done it, going back to Joe DiMaggio who, in 1951, turned down another $100,000 contract because “the injuries have been much too frequent to laugh off and baseball is no longer fun.”

Raissman: Jeter always good at steering around media

On the way out, Derek Jeter came bearing gifts and an actor’s sense of timing. The Captain could have waited a few more weeks to say he was calling it quits. Instead he did it Wednesday, the day after Masahiro Tanaka’s coming-out party at the Stadium. For Yankees suits and their TV network (albeit one they are losing control of) this was the mother lode — Double Shock Power.

Ex-New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin guilty of corruption, accepting bribes

The federal jury found Nagin guilty of 20 of 21 counts against him. He sat quietly at the defense table after the verdict was read and his wife, Seletha, was being consoled in the front row.

Nude Arizona woman breaks ankle after jumping from a 15-year-old boy's second-floor bedroom to avoid his mother

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.

DOG'S BEST FRIEND: Illinois man defends canine from vicious coyote

A daring suburban Chicago man defended his beloved pooch from a snarling coyote, forcing the beast to tuck its tail and scram.

Authorities on the hunt for two fugitives who escaped from Georgia jail two weeks ago

Two men, considered armed and extremely dangerous, are still missing more than two weeks after escaping from a Georgia prison.

Two universities investigating racist and sexist fliers sent to schools

The derogatory pamphlets crudely splashed with profanities, racial slurs and even a Swastika were sent anonymously to the University of Southern California and University of California, Los Angeles last week.

Drive-by shooting reported near University of Southern California

A male victim was shot in the back in a possible gang-related attack before driven to 57th and Hoover Sts., according to L.A. Police Officer Wendy Reyes.

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EXCLUSIVEInside a bizarre hip-hop tale involving music icons 50 Cent and Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs that ended in a controversial murder

It was a rap battle for the ages which included superstars 50 Cent (lower left) and Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs (lower right).

HIZZONER'S AMBITIOUS VISION'FAIR SHOT' BUDGET: Mayor de Blasio proposes $74B — without pay hikes

Promising a “fiscally responsible” path to a “progressive agenda,” Mayor de Blasio proposed a $74 billion budget that largely holds the line on spending — and allocates no money to give city workers long-delayed raises.

Jennifer Aniston turns 45 without fiancé Justin Theroux

China’s lunar rover, Jade Rabbit, kicks back to life — hours after it was declared dead

China's lunar rover — dubbed Yutu, or Jade Rabbit — was declared dead Wednesday, six weeks into what was supposed to be a three-month mission, but rumors of its death appear to have been greatly exaggerated.

John F. Kennedy nearly died in Japan during 1951 visit to Okinawa, daughter Caroline reveals

Former President John F. Kennedy nearly died in Japan during a 1951 visit he made to the island of Okinawa, his daughter Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, revealed Wednesday.

Serial impersonator of cops and firefighters in New York arrested for making phony 911 calls

Ronald DeShields, an ex-con with a penchant for impersonating cops and firefighters, was nabbed on Monday for making 53 phony 911 calls in succession over the course of two days.

Greenman: De Blasio avoiding big bills in budget

There’s still plenty of time for Mayor de Blasio to fold like a busted poker player and give the city’s union workers huge raises, including up to $7 billion in retroactive pay they want from years working without contracts.

Gov. Cuomo: de Blasio's pre-K tax scheme will hurt state

Gov. Cuomo turned Mayor de Blasio’s own argument against him Monday — contending that letting the city tax the wealthy to fund prekindergarten could create “repugnant” inequality across the state.

Obamacare enrollment reaches 3.3 million, White House says

About 3.3 million people enrolled in private Obamacare health coverage through new U.S. healthcare marketplaces from Oct. 1 to Feb. 1, the Obama administration said on Wednesday.

Sen. Rand Paul sues President Obama over NSA’s surveillance tactics

Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul and a large group of Tea Party conservatives have filed a lawsuit against President Obama over the National Security Agency’s controversial surveillance tactics.

Bridgegate probe seeks to call out lies made by Gov. Christie's Port Authority crony

Newly released subpoenas seek information related to former Port Authority Deputy Executive Director Bill Baroni’s bogus claims in November that the lane closures were part of a traffic study to evaluate the fairness of locally designated lanes on the George Washington Bridge.

Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev trial slated for November

Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was given a November trial date over the strenuous objections of his attorneys, who said Wednesday that they won't have enough time to mount a defense.

SEE ITWoman drives car down SIDEWALK in Hollywood

An unidentified woman drove her Nissan down a Hollywood sidewalk about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to local media reports.

MURDER AT VIRGINIA TECH: Coed killed by fellow student, recent graduate and a third person also charged, report says

Samanata Shrestha, a 21-year-old student at Virginia Tech, was identified as the victim of a homicide over the weekend, Blacksburg police said.

DOLLAR SIGN: JFK worker beams as Obama inks minimum wage hike order

A Kennedy Airport guard who got a raise after the Daily News Fight for Fair Pay Campaign looked on with pride Wednesday as President Obama hiked hourly rates for federal contract workers.

Mature, lean fitted styles rule the runways

Trump tells Manhattan Republicans: Sure, I'd run for governor

Donald Trump thrilled 300 Republicans Wednesday night by promoting himself as a can’t miss candidate to defeat Gov. Cuomo. But this looks like yet another tease by The Donald, who repeatedly flirts with running for office but never, ever follows through.

U.S. drops to 46 out of 180 in state of free press ranking

The state of free press in the U.S. is bad, according to a new report by Reporters Without Borders (Reporters sans frontières). The U.S. was ranked 46th among the 180 nations surveyed, falling 13 places since last year.

Interfaith couples most common in Spain, according to Facebook profiles

Data analysts over at Facebook have been combing through our Facebook profiles to compile a report about love and religion. And their overriding conclusion is that few of us are involved in interfaith relationships.

Bob Costas takes second night off from Olympics coverage due to eye infection

An eye infection will keep Bob Costas off NBC's prime-time Olympic broadcast for a second straight night. Costas said on a "Today" show phone call Wednesday that his eyes are so sensitive that they are tearing up even in dim light. Matt Lauer will again replace him.

Julia Roberts' half-sister Nancy Motes felt 'completely abandoned' by the actress before her suicide, source says

Julia Roberts reportedly tried to get her half-sister Nancy Motes into rehab before her Sunday suicide, but a source close to Motes was adamant Wednesday that the struggling sibling wasn’t an addict.

SNAPSHOTS FROM SOCHI: Jubilant athletes celebrate their medals in today's best highlights from the Olympics

From a Canadian hockey save to a gold medalist jumping for joy, see the best Olympic photos of the day.

SEE ITAvalanche in Italy narrowly misses wiping out village

An almighty avalanche that narrowly missed wiping out an entire village has been caught on camera. Farmer Thomas Ennemoser was walking in the South Tyrol region of the Italian Alps last week when he spotted the cascade of heavy snow crashing down the mountainside.

SEE ITGoPro camera keeps recording as it falls from airplane and lands in pigpen

Whoops, there goes the GoPro! This is the incredible moment a camera was accidentally dropped out of a skydiving plane, plummeted to earth and ended up landing in a pigpen.

Emergency foodlift arrives in Central African Republic, as mass graves found

The UN food agency launched one of its biggest-ever emergency food lifts on Wednesday in the devastated Central African Republic.

FBI offers $10,000 reward for tips on who pointed laser at aircraft

The FBI has unrolled a trial reward program designed to deter people from pointing lasers at aircraft in flight. The FBI announced Tuesday it will offer a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of any person who aims a laser at a plane, which is a violation of federal law.

Lebanese Olympic skier apologizes for topless photo shoot

SPORTS

PHOTOSFrom Mr. November to 'The Flip' play, here are Derek Jeter's Top 10 Yankee moments

Derek Jeter has made enough big plays to fill all the five boroughs. We narrowed it down to his 10 best.

Ennis drains 35-foot 3-ball to keep Orange unbeaten

Tyler Ennis made a 35-footer at the buzzer to help No. 1 Syracuse remain unbeaten with a 58-56 win over No. 25 Pitt on Wednesday night. Syracuse (24-0, 11-0 ACC) remained one of two undefeated teams in Division I along with Wichita State.

Lundqvist leads Sweden past Czech Rep., 4-2

The uniform was different, the acrobatics familiar. Henrik Lundqvist was the difference maker on Wednesday, making 27 saves during a 4-2 victory for the Swedes in their Olympic hockey tournament opener over the Czech Republic.

Canada holds off USA, 3-2, in women’s hockey thriller

Megan Agosta scored twice and assisted on Hayley Wickenheiser’s goal to lead Canada to a 3-2 victory over the United States on Wednesday in a tense preview of the expected gold medal match.

Elway gets 3-year extension, new GM title from Broncos

The Denver Broncos have extended Executive Vice President John Elway’s contract for three years and added general manager to his title. The Broncos have gone 37-17 since Elway rejoined the team in 2011 and are coming off an AFC Championship but a 43-8 blowout to Seattle in the Super Bowl.

AUTOS

ROAD TRIP! 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is the ultimate snow machine

The Corvette Stingray still shines even when the weather doesn’t play nice.

Toyota Prius recall: 1.9 million hybrids recalled for software glitch

Toyota said Wednesday it is recalling 1.9 million hybrid Prius cars globally for a software glitch that could cause the vehicle to stall.

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Absolute car-nage! Eight classic Corvettes swallowed by giant sinkhole at National Corvette Museum in Kentucky

The gaping hole in the ground is 40 feet across and roughly 30 feet deep, according to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green.

'All the love and support is causing me to just cry': Mom’s Facebook quest ensures lonely son Colin won’t be alone on his birthday

Colin, a 10-year-old from Richland, Mich. who struggles with social skills, told his mom he didn’t want a birthday party because he didn’t have any friends.

Comedy icon Sid Caesar dead at 91

EXCLUSIVEMother of National Guardsman slain by cop gets $2.5M settlement

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.

Two dead after fierce anti-government protests in Venezuela

Armed vigilantes on motorcycles attacked anti-government demonstrators Wednesday, setting off a stampede by firing into crowds after the biggest protest to date. Two were killed.

U.S. spy chief: Syria is ‘apocalyptic disaster,’ no end in sight

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Tuesday the war in Syria had created an "apocalyptic disaster" and that he was convinced documents alleging torture and murder in the conflict were authentic.

Man offers $100 reward to reconnect with woman in New York

Philippe Drice, 57, met the woman of his dreams last summer in Brooklyn and now, in flyers across the borough, he is offering a $100 bounty to anyone with info leading to the object of his desire.

They're twins! Tests confirm women who grew up on separate continents and found each other online were separated at birth

Anaïs Bordier and Samantha Futerman lived worlds apart for the first 25 years of their lives after being given up for adoption by their South Korean parents.

FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES: Bishop sprung from jail by Mayor de Blasio also has connections to President Obama

Bishop Orlando Findlayter's political contacts stretch from City Hall all the way to the White House. A day after it was revealed the Brooklyn pastor was spared a night in jail thanks to Mayor de Blasio, pictures surfaced of the powerful clergyman meeting with President Obama.

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Polar bear dies at German zoo after eating coat and bag thrown into enclosure

A polar bear has died at a German zoo after he ate a coat and bag thrown into his enclosure. Anton, who was 25-years-old, passed away at Wilhelma Zoo in Stuttgart on Sunday night after keepers failed to make him vomit up the snack.

Louisiana activists to launch gay marriage lawsuit

The Forum for Equality Louisiana and four gay married couples plan a legal challenge to the Louisiana Constitution's prohibition against recognizing same-sex marriages performed legally in other states.

'I’ll collect a deer carcass from the road': Cash-strapped state trooper feeds his 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."

SEE ITVideo pokes fun at ‘natural’ vs. ‘organic’ food debate

In "The Natural Effect," a slick advertising executive shows that placing the word "natural" on their product is literally as easy as placing the word "natural" on their product. The video was produced by Organic Voices, a nonprofit that advocates for organic food manufacturers.

Who says commutes have to be boring! British animator brings train passengers to life with hilarious cartoon heads — SEE IT

Beep, beep! Is that the Road Runner sitting next to you on the train? As bored commuters stare unaware during their daily commute, this British animator is busy bringing them back to life.

Adorable boy can't contain his joy as dad takes him on drifting ride in Kazakhstan — SEE THE VIDEO

Timofey looks pretty bored at the start, slumping back in his enormous car seat, but as soon as his father starts moving, Timofey immediately perks up with some adorable facial expressions.

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

A Washington State teen who gave a tearful interview to TV crews about his mom's murder now stands accused of battering her to death with a dumbbell.

President Obama to sign order raising federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour

President Barack Obama will sign an executive order on Wednesday to raise the minimum wage for federal contract workers to $10.10 an hour starting next year, the White House said.

See itMan tattoos map on back, inks in places he's been

Where in the world has Bill Passman been? Just check out his back. The 59-year-old travel nut is keeping track of his travels on a giant map tattoo. Whenever the retired Louisiana lawyer visits a new country, he has an artist ink it in.

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.

Stewart reveals celeb crush: Christian Bale in 'American Psycho'

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HORRIFIC ABUSE: Ohio trio — including mom and grandma — arrested for beating, starving, chaining up and raping four kids

Four Ohio children were systematically beaten, starved and chained to their beds by their own mother, grandmother and mother’s boyfriend, cops in Wheelersburg say.

What was he thinking! Billy Ray Cyrus releases hip hop remix of 'Achy Breaky Heart'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit White House March 3

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to visit President Barack Obama next month amid tension between the allies on diplomatic matters. The White House announced the March 3 visit on Wednesday and said the two leaders would discuss Mideast peace efforts, Iran’s nuclear program and other regional issues.

Oscar Pistorius reaches settlement in 2009 assault case

A report says Oscar Pistorius has reached a settlement over an alleged assault case in 2009 when he was arrested and accused of causing an injury to a guest at a party at his house after slamming a door.

Sexting upstate Republican resigns committee post

The embattled upstate Republican county chairman who admitted to sending "provocative" photos of himself over social media has resigned. Robert Krahulik told the Orange County Republican Committee of his decision by letter.

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.

EDITORS'PICKS

January Jones calls out ‘Fifty Shades’ poster for copying ‘Mad Men’

Is January Jones “mad” at “50 Shades of Grey”? The “Mad Men” star posted a photo on her Instagram account Tuesday that showed an ad for the upcoming film on the side of a building.

Jennifer Aniston turns 45 without fiancé Justin Theroux

Jennifer Aniston celebrated her 45th birthday Tuesday by inviting besties like "Friends" co-star Courtney Cox to join her for a meal sans her fiancée Justin Theroux.

Robin Wright talks engagement, 'devastating' Sean Penn divorce

Robin Wright is preparing to walk down the aisle with fiancé Ben Foster, but the "House of Cards" star says she already feels married.

PHOTOSStars we've lost in 2014

As Sid Caesar dies at age 91, the Daily News remembers the famous figures we've lost so far this year.

Drake blasts Macklemore for Grammy text apology to Kendrick Lamar: ‘That s---- was wack’

Drake expressed his displeasure with Macklemore for texting an apology to Kendrick Lamar after he and music partner Ryan Lewis beat out Lamar at this year’s Grammy Awards.

PHOTOSFrom 1996 Rookie of the Year to five-time World Series champ

With Wednesday's announcement that The Captain will be calling the 2014 season his last as a professional baseball player, we take a look back at Derek Jeter's career. Check out No. 2's greatest hits from a career that will put him in Cooperstown.

Paula Deen lands $75 MILLION comeback deal year after N-word scandal

Paula Deen has found a key ingredient to bringing some sizzle back to her career — a cash infusion worth at least $75 million from a private investment firm.

'Sharknado 2' brings Kelly Osbourne, Andy Dick, Vivica Fox and Mark McGrath aboard

Kelly Osbourne (pictured), Andy Dick, Judah Friedlander, Vivica A. Fox and Mark McGrath have joined the cast of “Sharknado 2.” KELLY OSBOURNE (above), Andy Dick, Judah Friedlander, Vivica A. Fox and Mark McGrath have joined the cast of “Sharknado 2.”

Did CNN report reveal a DiCaprio Oscar victory?

There was mild panic in the Twitterverse after a CNN report on the factory that sculpts the golden statuettes used for the Academy Awards that seemed to spoil the result of the Best Actor race.

Tickets for Jeter's final home game already selling for big bucks

Tickets for the Yankees’ final home game of the 2014 season were going for more than $11,000 on the secondary market after Derek Jeter announced he would retire after this season.

See Miss Piggy's Vivienne Westwood wedding gown

Miss Piggy has her Vivienne Westwood wedding dress ready to go, even if her froggy groom gets cold feet.

Tom Hanks named Forbes’ Most Trustworthy Celeb of 2014

Tom Hanks may not have scored an Oscar nod this year, but at least he’s still beloved by the American public in Forbes magazine's annual list ahead of Carol Burnett and Morgan Freeman.

Barbie poses for Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue

After 50 years of debate over her unattainably perfect figure, Barbie now is unapologetic about her tiny waist and endless legs.

Gabrielle Union says she will get a prenup before marrying Dwyane Wade

Gabrielle Union is getting a full-court press prenup in place before she marries NBA star Dwyane Wade. "I've got to protect my stuff," she said on "The Arsenio Hall Show" Monday.

PHOTOSSinkhole swallows up several cars at Corvette museum

Sinkholes can swallow cars, people and even entire homes in one swoop, so it's no wonder they're one of the most terrifying natural disasters. Check out some of the world's scariest.

LIVE BLOGYour insider's ticket to New York Fashion Week Fall 2014

From backstage to the front row, join us as we check out the latest trends and all the gossip at the tents.

Sting’s musical ‘The Last Ship’ finds port on Broadway

Singer-songwriter Sting’s new musical “The Last Ship” has found a nice berth on Broadway. The show will start performances Sept. 30 at the Neil Simon Theatre.

Chris Pine is the new face of Armani fragrance

The "Star Trek" leading man and Hollywood heartthrob will appear in a new Armani Code ad campaign.

CONFIDENTI@LWoody Allen to skip 'Bullets Over Broadway' premiere following recent scandal

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

The Westminster Dog Show has arrived in the Big Apple, and these adorable pups are just as cute as they come.

Star Wars + moguls wipeouts is Olympic gold

With moguls skiers wiping out all over the place in Russia, it was only a matter of time before the Internet got its creative juices flowing and put together a marvelous mashup.

PhotosLorde shares makeup-free selfie on Instagram

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.

Jennifer Aniston’s in ‘deep s--t’ for not having children, jokes Gloria Steinem

Jennifer Aniston is in "deep s--t." This according to Gloria Steinem, whom the "Horrible Bosses 2" actress interviewed at the first-ever Makers Conference in Ranchos Palos Verdes, Calif. on Monday, reports HuffPost Women.

TAYLOR SNIP! Swift debuts chic new bob at London show

Perhaps inspired by the European leg of her RED world tour, the 24-year-old hacked off her habitual ash locks to undergo the radical transformation.

Lady Gaga recruits ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ for music video

Will Lady Gaga's next music video feature reality TV divas? Us Weekly reports that the pop star has tapped the cast of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" to appear in the clip, presumably for a song off of her latest album, "Artpop."

Eva Mendes mocks Ryan Gosling split rumors

Even Eva Mendes gets teary-eyed while watching Ryan Gosling as Noah Calhoun in "The Notebook," just one minor detail: she dates the handsome 33-year-old actor in real life.

Julia Mancuso left disappointed as winners tie in women’s downhill

The Olympic women's downhill ended in an unprecedented tie for first on Wednesday, with Dominique Gisin of Switzerland and Tina Maze of Slovenia each winning gold.

Sarah Silverman dating Michael Sheen: report

The dark-haired comedian and "Twilight" actor were recently spotted getting close at a Los Angeles hot spot, according to an US Weekly source.

Fall fashion is all about bright flowers and soft furs

Come fall, women will want flowers and furs. Designers are populating the catwalks with rose, cabbage flower, iris and orchid prints, and using fur for everything from cute clutch bags to collars, cuffs and full-on coats.

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.

'Dumb Starbucks,' brainchild of comedian Nathan Fielder, shut down by health inspectors

TV personality Nathan Fielder admitted he was behind the stunt before the faux Starbucks was shuttered by city officials.

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.

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Denis Hamill

Hamill: Fifty years after the Beatles inspired America, Brooklyn hasn't changed that much

Pete Donohue

Homeless man seeks 'safety' on the N line — challenge to outreach program launching this July

Don Kaplan

Cartoon Network's 'Adult Swim' is the latest target of the conservative Parents Television Council

Kathie Lee and Hoda

Kathie Lee and Hoda: Going to space with Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic seems like the height of insanity, unless Fabio is on board

Mike Lupica

Lupica: World Trade Center's ice problem makes it seem like Port Authority is really falling down on safety

Juan Gonzalez

EXCLUSIVE: National Puerto Rican Day Parade leadership will be axed after probe into finances

Linda Stasi

Stasi: Politicians like Rep. Michael Grimm, Melinda Katz are like former child stars with cycle of bad behavior

HOTTEST GALLERIES

Sid Caesar dead at 91: Famous figures we've lost

The Daily News remembers the famous figures we've lost ...

Craziest outfits of the Sochi Winter Olympics

From unfortunately positioned rhinestones to weird printed pants, see the most questionable outfits at the Sochi Olympic Games.

SIZZLING WINTER OLYMPICS: See the sexiest athletes of the Sochi Games

These hot athletes will literally melt the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, which gives you more reason to root for them! Make your pick from these sexy Olympians.

Wire fox terrier named Sky takes home Best in Show at annual Westminster Dog Show

The Westminster Dog Show has arrived in the Big Apple, and these adorable pups are just as cute as they come.

Remembering 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.

A-List celebs have a front-row seat at New York Fashion Week

Celebrities love their fashion! Stars descend on the Big Apple to check out the hottest looks for Fall 2014.

Coco Austin goes topless in New York City

No bra, no problem! Check out which celebs we spotted going bra-free while out on the town.

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.

Valentine's Day lingerie that will get his heart racing

Slip into sexy lingerie that's a work of heart ...

Confidenti@l's celebrity selfies: Inside look at the biggest celeb parties

Check out the Daily News' Confidenti@l team in action as Marianne Garvey, Brian Niemietz and Lachlan Cartwright go behind the scenes with your favorite stars ...

Start your day with a laugh

Catch up with classics including Calvin & Hobbes, Doonesbury, Peanuts, Garfield, and more!

Explore our archive of over 200 daily comics today.

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