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'SHOCKED AND DEVASTATED': Fashion designer L’Wren Scott was $6M in debt when found hanging from doorknob in NYC apartment as boyfriend Mick Jagger remains in disbelief

Mick Jagger is 'completely shocked and devastated by the news,' his spokesperson says in statement. Scott's body, discovered hanging from a scarf tied to a doorknob in her apartment, was found by assistant after she received a text from Scott asking her to come over and let herself in with a key. read full story »

'She knew there were other women': L'Wren Scott's longtime maid reveals late fashion designer dreamed of marrying, having kids with Jagger

EXCLUSIVE: Lupe Montufar, 57, who was the brunette beauty’s full-time housekeeper from 1993 until 2009 said Scott's relationship with her rock star boyfriend took a toll.

WANNABE TERRORIST: Calif. student, National Guard member, accused of trying to join Al Qaeda fighters in Syria

Nicholas Teausant, of Acampo, Calif., was arrested early Monday in Washington after discussing plans to bomb the Los Angeles subway and join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, according to a federal criminal complaint.

Pregnant Fla. mom who drove kids into ocean was punching own stomach: report

A bond hearing Monday revealed that Ebony Wilkerson, 32, has been hospitalized against her will twice since the triple murder-suicide attempt in Daytona Beach on March 4, the Orlando Sentinel reported.

Hamill: Cheers to those rejecting bigotry on St. Patrick's Day

Here’s to Guinness! I haven’t had a drink in 23 years, but if I were to fall off the wagon, my first order would be a pint of Guinness. And I’d toast Pope Francis.

SEE IT Denver Nuggers legend Dikemba Mutombo pranks mascot

Dikembe Mutombo still won't be dunked on. The former Denver Nuggets All-Star center was honored at halftime of Tuesday night's game and was at his finger-wagging best, especially in a moment with Rocky, the team's mascot.

TV REVIEW: It's 'Game' time again — post-bloodbath

EXCLUSIVE PAY UP, PERV! Judge says boss, 88, should get $380G slap for sexual harassment of employee that included mocking, licking

Being humiliated wasn’t in her job description — and now her pervy boss may pay a big price. A judge says the city Human Rights Commission should award hundreds of thousands of dollars to a woman whose randy 88-year-old employer subjected her to appalling behavior — including touching, mockery and even neck-licking.

Ohio college student drowns trying to save dog from frigid lake

An Ohio college student so loved animals he was willing to die for his dog. Kyle Miller, 21, fell out of his kayak and into one of the Darby Bend Lakes west of Columbus on Saturday as he tried to save his beloved poodle from the frigid waters.

TV infomercial star Kevin Trudeau sentenced to 10 years in criminal contempt case

Trudeau, whose sentence follows his defiance of paying a $37 million fine, was slammed as "deceitful to the core" by U.S. District Judge Ronald Guzman in Chicago Monday.

Federal suit filed by 19 parents in feud over Harlem charter school

Nineteen parents of students from a Harlem charter school filed a federal lawsuit against the city Monday, claiming Mayor de Blasio hurt their children by picking on Success Academy Charter Schools CEO Eva Moskowitz. The suit against the city Department of Education blasts de Blasio's controversial decision to bar Success Academy Harlem Central Middle School from free classroom space in a public school building.

PROFILE Mick Jagger girlfriend L’Wren Scott went from hard-to-fit to fashion pro

She was a giant in fashion and stature, but L'Wren Scott was long overshadowed by her famous boyfriend. The humble designer never seemed to mind.

PHOTOS L'Wren Scott: Remembering her life and career

Fashion designer L'Wren Scott was discovered dead in her New York City apartment in an apparent suicide on March 17, 2014.

Fashion world shocked by designer's apparent suicide, mourns on Twitter

Grief flowed on social media Monday as the fashion world mourned the death of designer L’Wren Scott.

L’Wren Scott's apparent suicide happened at pricey, exclusive condo in Chelsea

The ultra-posh building where Mick Jagger’s girlfriend killed herself is one of the most exclusive addresses in New York City — and one of the most expensive.

EXCLUSIVE Take that 'GMA'! Sam Champion kicks off new gig by taking a shot at old pals

Warren: U.S., Europe won't do much in Ukraine crisis

The unshamable Vladimir Putin is getting his way because U.S. and European efforts to rescue Crimea seem impotent.

Deaf girl, 13, raped by two young men, Dallas cops say

Two young men are accused of raping a 13-year-old deaf Dallas girl while the wheelchair-bound mother of one of the suspects was nearby.

Raissman: We'll know it's a sham if Phil Jackson alters his philosophy

Does anyone expect Phil Jackson to look out at the notebooks and cameras assembled Tuesday for his Gulag coronation and say: “I won’t be talking to you much anymore. I have taken an oath, like all who have come before me, to abide by Mr. Dolan’s media policy. If you have any questions, ask Steve Mills.”

George Zimmerman confesses: ‘My fat a-- has no business owning a track jacket.’

George Zimmerman has a confession to make. "I confess, I'm tired of the judge mental (sic) looks, I know better...my fat ass has no business owning a track jacket, yet I own 3. Sorry America," he tweeted from his account @ TherealGeorgeZ Monday afternoon after promising to reveal a "very important" confession earlier that day.

U.S. Navy SEALs forces seize Libya tanker

TRIPOLI, Libya — U.S. Navy SEALs seized an oil tanker off the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, stopping an attempt by a Libyan militia to sell the shipload of crude in defiance of the Libyan government. Supporters of the militia, which calls for autonomy for the eastern half of Libya, vowed Monday to try again to export oil again from the ports they control.

Gov. Christie's campaign manager kept in the loop about GWB complaints

Gov. Chris Christie's campaign manager was kept informed of complaints over traffic backups stemming from the politically motivated scheme to close lanes on the George Washington Bridge, emails released Monday show.

Texas man killed during argument about ending of ‘300: Rise of an Empire’

A 23-year-old Texas man was struck and killed by a pickup truck early Monday outside a movie theater in suburban Houston during an argument about the ending of “300: Rise of an Empire.” Family members identified the dead man as Michael Emerson, a college student and movie buff, KHOU-TV reported.

SEE IT LAST IMAGES: Malaysia Airlines pilots breezed through security check-point hours before flight's disappearance

Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah stepped through the metal detector first. After a quick pat down, he was on his way. Co-pilot Fariq Abdul Hamid followed calmly behind.

Driver flees scene after crushing boy to death with van in Brooklyn

The heartbroken mother of the 5-year-old boy who was crushed to death by a car said the callous driver sped off after realizing she had run over the little boy.

Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards will run for Congress

Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards said Monday that he will enter the race for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District, ending months of speculation about the 86-year-old's political future. A federal felony conviction keeps Edwards from running for state offices, but not from a congressional seat.

Silicon Valley-based billionaire sets Guinness record with $201 million life insurance policy

A well-known Silicon Valley-based billionaire has set a Guinness World Record with a life insurance policy of $201 million, more than doubling the previous mark.

Amy Adams lets loose in bikini in Las Vegas

Sen. Dianne Feinstein pushes for drone regulation after one flew up to her window

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Sunday that her fight against the unregulated use of drones is now personal after one of the surveillance devices got a bit too close to her for comfort.

Pennsylvania teacher arrested for having sex with 18-year-old student in classroom, cops say

A Pennsylvania high school teacher is facing felony charges after she was caught having sex with one of her students.

Brittany Murphy's final film released 4 years after death

Guinness stops sponsoring parade over policy on gays

Ireland's most famous brewery has left organizers of New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade crying in their green beer.

Lovett: Activist for poor makes more than Cuomo

A leading activist for the poor who has ripped Gov. Cuomo over the issue of income inequality actually makes more money than the governor.

Lottery-winning sex offender arrested for sexually assaulting boy in Massachusetts: police

Police say Daniel Snay, 62, who won a $10 million lottery in Connecticut in 2008, used some of his winnings to curry favor with people. He allegedly assaulted the child over four years.

PARTY POOPER-IN-CHIEF: Chelsea Clinton says parents made her skip White House parties to do homework

Growing up, the former first daughter was kept out of many White House functions, since she had to finish her homework before she could join in on the fun.

Federal suit filed by 19 parents in feud over Harlem charter school

Auction offers ticket to 1867 baseball convention that banned teams with black players

A piece of sports history dating back to the 1867 meeting that institutionalized racial segregation in professional baseball is heading to the auction block.

Amanda Seyfried: Megan Fox & I kiss 'really well together'

'STOP, STOP': Mom screams out as son, 5, gets struck and killed by van in Brooklyn

GREEN DAY: Kate Middleton hands out shamrocks to troops

EXCLUSIVE Cleaver killer David Tarloff's dad grilled on son's trial-delay plan

Sports

Myers: Irsay arrest will test Goodell

Roger Goodell will have 2,000 players watching intently to see if he’s as tough with one of the owners who signs his checks as he is when one of the players gets arrested and embarrasses the league.

Revis, Belichick put 'jerk' comment behind them for good of Patriots

Bill Belichick may have just signed Darrelle Revis, but the star cornerback still had to smooth things over with the New England coach given their past. Revis, the former Jet, once referred to Belichick as a "jerk" back in 2012 during a word association game while on ESPN.