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Lupica: Bubba was real 'loony toon' in sad Monica Lewinsky saga — but Republicans shouldn't use that against Hillary Clinton

If Hillary Clinton, who may be getting ready to run for President again, actually did say that to a friend, she was dead wrong, about Lewinsky, about Lewinsky’s relationship with Bill Clinton, about this whole cheesy story. read full story »

Myers: After 3 demoralizing hours, Johnny Manziel gets the call he's heading from the green room to Cleveland

Johnny Manziel was in the loneliest room in the world and just couldn’t find a way out. The star attraction of the 2014 draft was stuck in the green room as the draft passed the two-hour and 30-minute mark and 21 teams had made their first-round picks.

'I noticed a leg sticking out': Woman fatally struck by school bus on New York City's Upper East Side

Officials said the unidentified woman was crossing Second Ave. near E. 93rd St. at about 3:30 p.m. when the bus rammed into her. She died at the scene.

House approves new investigation into Benghazi attack that killed four Americans on 9/11 anniversary

The House has voted to establish a new investigation of the deadly assault in Benghazi, Libya, with Republicans vowing to dig deeper in a search for truth.

Putin to join Obama for 70th anniversary of D-Day

WASHINGTON — Complicating the West’s efforts to isolate Russia, the Kremlin announced Thursday that Vladimir Putin will join President Obama and European leaders in France next month to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.

Raissman: TNT may tab ex-Warriors coach Jackson to replace Kerr

In the eyes of some viewers, as soon as Steve Kerr takes a coaching job, he will go from being one of the NBA’s top analysts to running a team they despise.

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Brazil World Cup death toll hits 8 as worker is electrocuted at stadium

A worker at a World Cup stadium in Brazil died Thursday in an electrical accident, temporarily interrupting construction at one of the most-delayed venues only five weeks before the soccer tournament.

Missouri woman, 75, guilty of killing ex-husband nearly 40 years ago in Wyoming

A 75-year-old Missouri woman accused of killing her husband in Wyoming almost 40 years ago was found guilty of second-degree murder Thursday.

Accused Boston bomber almost died, grilled without an attorney: court filings

Barely alive after being shot by cops in the head, face, throat, jaw, hand and legs, Tsarnaev “suddenly declined” when he arrived at the hospital, court records revealed Wednesday.

Manhunt underway in Florida for man who shot and killed estranged wife in front of their kids: police

Police are searching for a Florida man who brazenly shot to death his wife at a crowded park in broad daylight — and in front of their three children, authorities said.

Court rejects herpes victim’s suit blaming ex for virus

Sheryl Smith of Pennsylvania accused Andrew McGill Whelan of knowingly having herpes type 2 when they first met in 2008. Instead of telling her, she claims, he actually encouraged her to have unprotected sex with him, saying 'there was no reason for us to use condoms.'

Great-grandfather struck and killed by car in Missouri while carrying rescued dog in arms

Richard Kurtz, a beloved great-grandfather and White House-recognized gardener, was found still clutching the small dog in his arms after being hit outside of his O'Fallon, Mo. home Monday afternoon, his family said.

Rakesh Agrawal, PayPal exec who unleashed nasty string of tweets, no longer with payment company

Did he jump or was he pushed? Either way, things have not turned out well for Rakesh Agrawal, the PayPal executive who unleashed a tirade of nasty tweets over the weekend and is no longer with the giant firm.

Ohio high school students chop down 23 trees as senior ‘prank’, could face vandalism charges

These Ohio high-schoolers are blockheads, officials say. Five River Valley High School students are being investigated for cutting down 23 trees on campus overnight as a senior “prank.”

Snapchat agrees to Federal Trade Commission settlement over charges of deceiving users

The mobile application has agreed to a settlement with the FTC over charges that it deceived users over the amount of personal data collected from their mobile devices as well as how service actually works.

U.S. Navy sailor accused of hacking, releasing secret records Virginia man

Nicholas Paul Knight was sometimes aboard the USS Harry S. Truman warship when he allegedly led hacking group Team Digi7al to break into more than 30 computer systems to leak private information.

Wisconsin boy, 10, breaks world record for half marathon

CBS to air recording of woman before murder, against victim’s mother’s wishes

CBS' '48 Hours' plans to air the haunting voicemail recorded of Weight Watchers exec Danielle Thomas' final moments as she was strangled by her live-in boyfriend, lawyer Jason Bohn in 2012.

TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART: Man's ticker ROTATES in his chest after motorcycle accident

A 48-year-old man who was rushed to an Italian emergency room after a motorcycle accident suffered an unusual but traumatic injury to chest, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Boys of One Direction strip off by the pool in Brazil

Kentucky man kept dead mom in freezer for 3 YEARS as he cashed her Social Security checks: cops

Jon Whiteford killed himself in March when authorities showed up at his southern Kentucky home to ask about his missing mother. Cops say he kept the 96-year-old's body on ice after she died in 2011.

Circus preparing to resume performances after accident

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is preparing for the first performance of its "Legends" show since an aerial accident sent eight acrobats plummeting to the ground in Rhode Island.

Families protest plan for unidentified remains of 9/11 victims

NEW YORK — Some family members of Sept. 11 victims say they will protest when the unidentified remains of those killed at the World Trade Center are moved to a repository at the site.

Rahm Emanuel’s motorcade busted for speeding, running red lights: report

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is facing criticism after reports emerged this week that his motorcade was caught speeding and violating other traffic laws at least 20 times since 2012.

Paula: I still have 'deep love' for Robin Thicke despite split

Brooklyn Hasid member cleared of snapping photo of victim who testified in sex abuse case

The prosecution against a trio of Brooklyn Hasids accused of taking a photo of a sex abuse victim who was testifying in court continued to fade away Thursday with the second dismissal in as many months.

6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes 60 miles northwest of Acapulco, shakes Mexico City

A strong earthquake on the Pacific coast of Mexico shook the capital on Thursday, sending frightened office workers streaming into the streets away from high-rise buildings.

After botched execution, Okla. grants six-month reprieve to Death Row inmate next in line

Oklahoma’s attorney general agreed Thursday to a six-month stay of execution for a death row inmate while an investigation is conducted into last week’s botched lethal injection.

U.N. study finds 1 BILLION people still defecate in public — despite health risks

One billion people worldwide still practice 'open defecation' and they need to be told that this leads to the spread of fatal diseases, U.N. experts said on Thursday.

Drunken Florida man crashed with wife on lap, killing her: police

A naked South Florida man, drunk and high on weed, smashed his car into a canal while his naked wife was sitting on his lap, killing the woman and putting the man behind bars, police said.

EXCLUSIVE Ex-NY Assemblyman gets 4 years off prison sentence after feds ask judge to reward him for cooperation

Disgraced labor leader and former Assemblyman Brian McLaughlin (D-Queens) had four years chopped off his prison sentence Wednesday after cooperating in probe of other public figures.

Family of girl allegedly abused by teacher files $1 million suit

The suit, filed in Manhattan Supreme Court on Thursday, alleges the Department of Education failed to properly supervise Rafael Sosa while he taught at Public School 208.

Los Macheteros accomplice who rode along with gunmen that killed Navy sailors in Puerto Rico sent to prison

A 78-year-old man was sentenced for five years in federal prison Thursday after admitting to participating in a terror attack that killed two Navy sailors in Puerto Rico over 34 years ago.

Texas town raising stink as serial pooper defiles yards

You can't make this crap up. A serial pooper is causing a big stink in the Woodland Heights neighborhood of Houston - quickly turning the area into defecation nation.

Woman shoots at man her girlfriend flirted with: cops

A 23-year old Alabama woman opened fire on a Selma dorm room window because she believed her girlfriend had flirted with a man inside, police say. But Ashley Henley had the wrong room.

Hosptial patients suffer less from ‘adverse events’: report

The rate of infections, falls, medication mistakes and other 'adverse events' suffered by patients fell 9% from 2010 to 2012, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Ohio high schoolers chop down 23 trees as senior ‘prank’

These Ohio high-schoolers are blockheads, officials say. Five River Valley High School students are being investigated for cutting down 23 trees on campus overnight as a senior “prank.”

TERROR HIT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE? Online video claims UFO attacked Taliban camp in Afghanistan

The YouTube video has not been authenticated, but was supposedly filmed by U.S. Marines. The clip shows a triangular object approach a purported Taliban camp and open fire, decimating the area.

FBI barred Rep. Michael Grimm from NY office after leaving agency: report

Rep. Michael Grimm, a former FBI agent, was barred from entering the agency’s New York offices after leaving the bureau in 2006, DNAinfo New York reported Thursday.

Jada defends Willow's pic with Moises Arias

Convicted killer escapes Italian prison … again

A convicted Albanian killer has escaped an Italian jail using a rope of knotted sheets. The 36-year-old reportedly cracked open the bars of his cell at Pagliarelli prison, in the Sicilian capital of Palermo, on Wednesday.

Human foot washes ashore in Seattle park

The latest human foot to wash ashore in the Pacific Northwest may not have a body to call its own, but it's in good company with a growing list of appendages to startle beach goers and fishermen.

Hospitals performing too many unnecessary C-sections, Consumer Reports finds

A new Consumer Reports investigation found that C-section rates vary greatly from hospital to hospital, which has raised concerns that doctors are performing too many unnecessary procedures.

Supermodel Irina Shayk turns up the heat in Hawaii

Indonesia gang-rape victim faces caning for adultery

An Indonesian woman who was gang-raped by eight men now faces public caning for allegedly committing adultery.

Mom: Drunken son wrecked my home

A Florida mom called police Monday as her 42-year-old son began wrecking her home with a baseball bat. She told police Paul Rossi was drunk when he overturned furniture and threw dishes. She said the rampage started after she told him to stop smoking in bed.

Embattled Veterans Affairs Secretary Shinseki refusing to resign

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki is brushing aside calls for his resignation in the wake of reports of 40 deaths because of delayed treatment at a Phoenix VA hospital.

Clippers breast-grab fan flubs live interview

Transgender beauty queen wanted for botched butt injection death

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JLaw: ‘I'm way too annoying’ to stay 'beloved' forever

Oscar Pistorius witness grilled by prosecutor

Peruvian man survives 5,000-foot fall and doesn’t even break a bone after parachute mishap

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NFL Draft: News' Ebenezer Samuel takes you through the first round

The Daily News' Ebenezer Samuel breaks down all 32 picks from the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, starting with No. 1 Jadeveon Clowney.

Kerr to decide between Knicks and Warriors by Monday

Steve Kerr was home in San Diego contemplating his next move and giving no indication as to when he will make a decision to either coach the Knicks or the Golden State Warriors.

Lawrence: Nets offense missing the point against Heat

History tells us this series is over. The Nets might still win a game. But they don’t have what it takes to win a playoff series against the Miami Heat.

Sergio tied for fourth after first round of TPC Sawgrass

Sergio Garcia had to face up to his Waterloo moment Thursday — emphasis on water. Standing on the 17th tee at TPC Sawgrass, he couldn’t block out the flashbacks to a year ago, when the chances to win his more-than-just-a-game showdown against Tiger Woods went down with two plunks into Pete Dye’s pond.