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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Cain grilled about allegations in debate

Herman Cain's alleged shenanigans were questioned by a debate moderator Wednesday night — but not his rivals.

Washington Nationals' catcher kidnapped by group of gunmen

Wilson Ramos of the Nationals tags out Mets OF Jason Bay in the fourth inning.

Wilson Ramos was approached by four gunmen outside his home in Valencia, Venezuela and stolen away in a green car.

Toddler's mom lied about running out of gas day son disappeared

This undated photo provided by the Bellevue, Wash., Police Department, shows Sky Metalwala, who is currently 2 years old, with his mother. The toddler was reported missing Sunday Nov. 6, 2011, after his mother told police she left him sleeping alone in her unlocked car for an hour after it ran out of gas, while she and her 4-year-old daughter walked to a gas station. (AP Photo/Bellevue Police Dept.)

Discovery contradicts what the mother of a missing Washington state toddler previously told investigators

Top Headlines

Jorge Posada: Yankee return in '12 'not going to happen'

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 21: Jorge Posada #20 of the New York Yankees celebrates after clinching the American League East division against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 21, 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

The Jorge Posada era in New York is over. That’s how Posada sees it, at least. The Yankees’ long-time catcher is a free agent and the Bombers aren't among the interested.

Women scheduling C-sections for 11/11/11/ birthdays for their kids

Portrait of Korean Mom iwth her 6 week old baby girl

Expectant mothers are flooding hospitals in South Korea with requests for Caesarian deliveries to ensure that their little ones are born on Nov. 11, 2011.

Bieber's alleged baby mama tried to settle case out of court: lawyer

New York, NY-2/2/11-New York Special Screening of Justin Bieber: Never Say Never at the Regal E-Walk Stadium 13 on West 42nd Street-PICTURED: Justin Bieber-PHOTO By: Debra L. Rothenberg/Freelance,NYDN

The California woman gave the baby-faced pop star a chance to avoid paternity suit, the lawyer claims.

'Gay' penguins separated at zoo to force them to mate with females

The budding romance between Buddy and Pedro at a Canadian zoo is coming to an end.

Frantic bid to keep space probe from hurtling to earth; would be 'unprecedented' disaster

The Phobos-Grun just before blastoff at the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

A Russian space probe became stuck in orbit after an equipment failure, raising fears it could come crashing down and spill tons of highly toxic fuel on Earth.

Back from the brink of death! Famine victim's miracle recovery

As Minhaj Gedi Farah lay silently on a hospital bed in Somalia three months ago, even his mom had given up hope.

Sports

Lavin back, Storm beats Lehigh 78-73

St. John's Red Storm head coach Steve Lavin in his first game back since surgery against Lehigh.

The night started with all smiles - there was no way that it couldn’t have. St. John’s coach Steve Lavin returned to the court Wednesday night after missing more than a month following prostate cancer surgery, spreading good feelings all through Carnesecca Arena.

Lockout continues: NBA comes to Boys & Girls HS 

The Milwaukee Bucks’ Brandon Jennings brings his game to Boys & Girls HS on Wednesday, part of a tour sponsored by Under Armour. Jennings, former Rice standout Kemba Walker and others are supposed to scrimmage the Kangaroos, but the Department of Education rules earlier in the day that state regulations prohibit high school athletes from participating.

The NBA players aren’t the only ones who were locked out on Wednesday. Fans and students at Boys & Girls HS in Bedford-Stuyvesant were kept out of an exhibition game.

Gossip

Kim Kardashian 'thinks the world turned against her’ 

... but recently has been linked to Dallas Cowboys star Miles Austin.

The reality star was spotted poring over lines in Atlanta Wednesday for Tyler Perry's latest flick, "The Marriage Counselor."

Pregnant Jessica Simpson puts wedding on hold 

RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 05: Jessica Simpson attends the launch of Jessica Simpson Girls at Belk Crabtree Valley Mall on November 5, 2011 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage for Jessica Simpson Girls)

Jessica Simpson is putting baby before marriage. "I'm going to wait until everything is over so I don't end up being a hormonal bridezilla," Simpson told “Entertainment Tonight's” Samantha Harris Tuesday.

Eddie Murphy drops out as Oscars host

From left, Eddie Murphy and Brett Ratner at a benefit for the Ben Stiller Foundation in NYC

Eddie Murphy has bailed out of hosting the Academy Awards a day after his producing pal Brett Ratner was shamed into leaving the show.

New York

Turkey terror! Wild gobblers menacing Staten Island streets

Fran Russo and daughter Julianne watch as turkeys make themselves at home on their lawn in Ocean Breeze, S.I. Photo by Mark Bonifacio/Daily News

The wild turkeys have multiplied and grown ornery a year after officials vowed to keep the birds in check, residents say.

DNA may be used to track low-lifes who spit on MTA workers

Law enforcement are considering using DNA samples as a way to identify passengers who spit on transit workers.

Bus and subway employees were spat on 145 times between January and October - about 14 times a month.

Entertainment

Aqueduct racino hits jackpot

Customers play the slot machines inside Resorts World at the Aqueduct Racetrack.

The newly opened Aqueduct racino has kicked off its first 10 days in Queens with a hot hand, recently released figures show.

Heavy D saw doctor day before he died

The late rapper Heavy D, pictured arriving at a post-Grammy Awards party in 2009. Authorities said Wednesday that further medical tests are needed to determine the cause of the rapper’s death Tuesday.

Rap legend Heavy D knew something was seriously wrong with his health the day before he suddenly collapsed and died Tuesday, officials told the Daily News.

Life & Style

Suicide attempts can be predicted: report

Woman sitting in corridor with head in hands, ground view (B&W)

In what may be a glimpse toward the future - but a little less ambitious than a full-on "Minority Report"-esque scenario - a new study has found that a significant portion of suicide attempts can actu...

Vatican, biotech firm host adult stem cell me...

The Vatican's culture office and NeoStem Inc., on Tuesday provided details for this week's conference at the Vatican on adult stem cells, which will draw scientists, patients, biotech CEOs and cardinals together.

The Vatican has entered into an unusual partnership with a small U.S. biotech company to promote using adult stem cells for treating disease, rather than focusing research on embryonic stem cells.

Best Places

Brooke Astor’s mansion set to sell for $7.5 million

The late philanthropist’s beloved Holly Hill estate in Westchester is under contract - for less than the asking price.

Tight on space? One solution: The ‘Unfolding Apartment’

VIDEO: Watch how one large piece of furniture helps transform a space into several different living areas.

'Underwater homes' on rise across nation, but NYC stays protected

As problem gets worse across the country, the value of many New York-area homes is managing to stay afloat in a shaky economy.

Housing preservation group takes over birthplace of hip-hop

A housing preservation group has taken ownership of a neglected Bronx building where D.J. Kool Herc first held parties.

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Wall Street protesters begin hike to D.C.  

Occupy Wall Street activist Michael Glazer waves a flag as he leads a group of activists leaving on an 18-day trek to Washington, D.C., starting with a ferry from the Battery Park City Ferry Terminal in Manhattan, NY Nov. 9, 2011.

A small group of protesters from Zuccotti packed their bags, prepared for the two-week march.

Cain accuser sought thousands over sexist email: report

Mitt Romney, Herman Cain and Rick Perry square off during Wednesday night's GOP debate.

Kraushaar, who filed sexual harassment claims against Cain, later complained about discrimination at INS.

SEE IT: Mike Tyson mocks Herman Cain in fake commercial

Boxer gives knockout performance in spoof of Republican.

Zsa Zsa Gabor rushed to hospital again

Zsa Zsa Gabor (Photo by Jim Smeal/WireImage)

The Hollywood legend's feeding tube became dislodged at the UCLA Medical center.

Who's got gams this hot in a sky-high slit?

Stars love to show off their legs, especially in dresses cut up-to-there. Take a look for yourself at how the most risque slits cut it in Hollywood ... Who says single moms can't be sexy, too? Jennifer Lopez stuns in a dangerously sexy high-cut gown at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards.

PHOTOS: Mile Thigh Club: Stars just can't get enough of showing off their stems.

Clint Eastwood LOVES Herman Cain's story

Dirty Harry gives embattled GOP presidential hopeful a shot in the arm with praise.

Heavy D dead at 44: Rap legend collapses at home

Heavy D performs at the BET Hip Hop Awards on Oct. 1 in Atlanta. He died after collapsing in his California home Tuesday.

The rap legend had just returned from Europe but collapsed at home after difficulty breathing.

Adultery website calls overweight women 'scary'

Offensive print ad for dating website AshleyMadison.com which shows an overweight woman asking if your wife has scared you.

Ashley Madison creates new firestorm, plus-sized model flips out that her image was used.

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