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Wealthy New York widow must give part of $250 MILLION FORTUNE to former adopted special-needs daughter: court

A wealthy New York widow must pay a portion of her family's $250 million estate to a Chinese teen she adopted in the 90's but then gave up to another family a decade later, a court ruled. read full story »

Killer ex-LAPD cop Dorner spent most of manhunt hiding out in condo just STEPS away from command center set up to find him

Fugitive ex-cop Christopher Dorner apparently killed himself as the cabin he was barricaded in caught fire following a shootout with officers, police revealed Friday

Ex-Rep. Jessie Jackson Jr. charged with using $750K in campaign cash to buy personal items - including a GOLD ROLEX WATCH and a fedora worn by MICHAEL JACKSON

MAY 16, 2011 FILE

The one-time rising political star and son of the famous civil rights leader is expected to plead guilty to the fraud and conspiracy charges. His wife also faces charges.

Kiss your asteroid goodbye! SEE the 150-ton space rock that JUST MISSED Earth

At 2:24 p.m. Friday, a 150-foot asteroid passed by Earth by 17,150 miles, which in space terms means we dodged a bullet.

Woman charged with stalking Yankees GM makes a legal pitch to see her daughter

Louise Neathway and her daughter McKenzie.

The former mistress of Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is hoping for one small victory in her massive pending criminal case.

'They had no idea that evil was about to strike': Obama TEARS UP as he honors the hero teachers killed in the Sandy Hook rampage

President Barack Obama wipes his eye he talks about the Sandy Hook teachers who were killed during the Newtown, Conn., school shooting, before presenting them posthumously with the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation’s second-highest civilian honor, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

President Obama posthumously awarded the nation's second-highest civilian medal to the six educators gunned down in the rampage at the Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Miley, John Mayer, Sports Illustrated models and more in Pictures of the Week

The BEST celebrity moments of the week

Alec Baldwin's wife sued for emotionally upsetting yoga class

Hilaria Thomas Baldwin, who has been instructing yoga classes since 2005, is being sued by a man who claims one of her classes left him with physical and emotional injuries.

A lower Manhattan man says he was injured while taking a yoga class from Alec Baldwin’s wife.

LET IT FLY: Scientists support breaking wind on the airplane

Afraid of passing gas in the cramped quarters of a plane? A new research study suggest the real damage comes from keeping it in.

To break wind or not to break wind, that is the question. The answer? Let it rip! A group of scientists took a deep breath and entered an apparently hitherto neglected area of research: in-flight flatulence.

Cheerleading coach cuts plea deal after admitting giving oral sex to 17-year-old boy student

Megan Crafton

A 22-year-old high school cheerleading coach in Shelbyville, Ind., cut a plea deal with prosecutors after admitting she performed oral sex on a 17-year-old male student in her car.

American Ted Ligety wins THREE GOLD MEDALS at the skiing world championships - the first man achieve that in 45 YEARS

*** BESTPIX *** SCHLADMING, AUSTRIA - FEBRUARY 15: Ted Ligety of the United States of America skis in the Men's Giant Slalom during the Alpine FIS Ski World Championships on February 15, 2013 in Schladming, Austria. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Ted Ligety has joined some of skiing’s legends. And in doing so, the American catapulted himself into the sport’s biggest spotlight heading into next year’s Sochi Olympics.

Teacher caught busted for smoking pot under the school bleachers at wrestling tournament

Booking photo for Warren Township High School teacher Peter Mulloy. Mulloy is accused of having been caught smoking marijuana under the school bleachers.

Some teachers never learn. During a sectional wrestling tournament in Gurnee, Ill., last Saturday, Peter Mulloy, a special-education teacher at Warren Township High School ducked under the bleachers to get high.

Man vs. Machine: Furious Tesla exec challenges negative New York Times review

The all-electric Tesla Model S sedan has a range of 265 miles, as rated by the Environmental Protection Agency.

An angry war of words has broken out over a New York times review of Tesla Motors’ new $101,000 luxury electric car.

Cold case heats up: Brutal 1978 murder of teenage girl while she camped on the beach reopened

On the morning of Aug. 13, 1978, police officers responded to Torrey Pines State Beach where passers-by found the body of 15-year-old Barbara Nantais lying on the sand. Nantais had been strangled and beaten to death, and one of her breasts had been severed.

Cops are ordering new DNA tests to re-analyse the 1978 unsolved brutal murder of Barbara Nantais, 15, who was attacked and killed while camping on the beach with her 17-year-old boyfriend, Jim Alt.

Tebow's hate date: Tim to talk at anti-Jewish pastor's gay-hate church in the heart of Texas

epa03160131 Quarterback Tim Tebow speaks to reporters during a press conference about his trade to the New York Jets at the New York Jets practice facility in Florham Park, New Jersey 26 March 2012. Tebow was traded to the Jets last week by Denver Broncos after they acquired quarterback Payton Manning. EPA/JUSTIN LANE

The wildcat quarterback is slated to speak at the 11,000-member First Baptist Dallas Church’s April 28 Sunday morning service, according to the church’s website.

Braun, A-Rod, Cervelli, Melky linked with dollar amounts in drug probe: reports

Ryan Braun's explanation for why he's linked to Anthony Bosch doesn't seem to be adding up.

As Major League Baseball and the feds continue their investigation into Anthony Bosch, the circle appears to be closing around at least four of the players linked to the Miami-area “biochemist” and his Biogenesis anti-aging clinic.

CAT KILLER ON THE LOOSE! Fourth feline is found dead in New York and Connecticut

Officials in Putnam County say a Patterson man called the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Jan. 7 and said his cat appeared to have been shot while it was outside. Authorities found the 7-month-old black and brown female Calico cat, named "Blackfoot," with a neck wound; the feline also appeared to be paralyzed from its mid-section to its hind paws. The cat was rushed to a nearby hospital, where veterinarians conducted an X-Ray and found a metal projectile embedded in part of the animal's spine. Animal control officers said the suspect may have used a high-powered BB gun or a low-caliber rifle to fire the projectile at the cat.  

A calico named Blackfoot is the latest victim in what police fear may be the calculated work of a serial cat killer. Since July, four cats – three of whom were decapitated – have been found.

Tragic irony: Reeva Steenkamp planned to speak about domestic violence at school the day she died

In this Nov. 4, 2012 photo, South African Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius and Reeva Steenkamp, believed to be his girlfriend, at an awards ceremony, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius was taken into custody and was expected to appear in court Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, after a 30-year-old woman who was believed to be his girlfriend was shot dead at his home in South Africa's capital, Pretoria. 

On the day she was shot and killed at the home of her boyfriend, Oscar Pistorius, Reeva Steenkamp had plans to speak to high schoolers about the dangers of domestic violence.

Beauty is in the eye of the inflater: Man admits he would marry his favorite blow-up doll

A 20-year-old man is admitting to his strong feelings for inflatable animals on the TLC show "My Strange Addiction."

He's so besotted with his collection of 15 blow-up animals that he cooks gourmet meals for them so they can join him for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fashion Week: Fall 2013
A model eats a piece of chicken as her hair is styled backstage before the Herve Leger By Max Azria Autumn/Winter 2013 collection runway show during New York Fashion Week February 9, 2013.

Backstage at Fashion Week Fall 2013

From models eating to designers taking a load off, she what really hap...

A model wears designs by Ralph Lauren during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013 collections on February 14, 2013 in New York.

Ralph Lauren

Classic chic walked the Ralph Lauren runway at New York Fashion Week.

In this photo made with a long exposure, a model walks the runway before the Rag & Bone Fall 2013 fashion show at Skylight Studios, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in New York.

Blurring the lines of fashion

These incredibly long exposure photos show a brighter, yet blurrier si...

A model walks the runway at the Anna Sui Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on February 13, 2013 in New York City.

Anna Sui

Anna Sui showed bright colors and trippy styles at New York Fashion We...

A model wears designs by Marchesa at the Mercedes-Benz fashion week February 13, 2013 in New York.

Marchesa

Marchesa marches on to red carpet dominance this year.

The Jeremy Scott Fall 2013 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013.

Jeremy Scott

Wild styles and neon colors rocked the Jeremy Scott Fall 2013 collecti...

A model walks the runway at the Rachel Zoe Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Studio at Lincoln Center on February 13, 2013 in New York City.

Rachel Zoe

See the best looks from what could be one of Rachel Zoe's last Fashion...

Michael Douglas, Hilary Swank, Zoe Saldana, Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Paz Vega attend the Michael Kors Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on February 13, 2013 in New York City.

Michael Kors

Blue and orange hues dominated the Michael Kors runway on Feb. 13, 201...

Models prepare backstage at the Narciso Rodriguez Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Sir Stage37 on February 12, 2013 in New York City.

Narciso Rodriguez

Who was spotted front row at the Narciso Rodriguez Fall 2013 fashion s...

Models present creations from the Oscar De La Renta Autumn/Winter 2013 collection during New York Fashion Week, February 12, 2013.

Oscar de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta debuted his colorful autumn/winter 2013 line at New...

Matt Damon and wife Luciana Barroso attend the Naeem Khan Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on February 12, 2013 in New York City.

Naeem Khan

Matt Damon and his wife were spotted front row at Naeem Khan.

Victoria Beckham

Victoria, Victoria Beckham

Ready to wear looks from the Victoria, Victoria Beckham show at New Yo...

Actress Katherine Heigl (R) attend the Reem Acra Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Stage at Lincoln Center on February 11, 2013 in New York City.

Reem Acra

Katherine Heigl looks on as Reem Acra designs grace the runway on Feb....

A model walks the runway at the Marc By Marc Jacobs Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lexington Avenue Armory on February 11, 2013 in New York City.

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Big hair, big glasses and high fashion walks the runway at Marc By Mar...

Models walk the runway at the Tory Burch Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Pierre Hotel on February 12, 2013 in New York City.

Tory Burch

Refined looks dominated the Tory Burch runway on Feb. 12, 2013.

A model walks the runway at the Donna Karan New York Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at 547 W 26th Street on February 11, 2013 in New York City.

Donna Karan New York

Check out Donna Karan New York's Fashion Week Fall 2013 show on Feb. 1...

Models pose at the runway at the Mathieu Mirano Fall 2013 fashion show presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Box at Lincoln Center on February 11, 2013 in New York City.

Mathieu Mirano

Designer Mathieu Mirano showcases designs during the Mercedes-Benz Fas...

Models walk the runway at the Pamella Roland Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Studio at Lincoln Center on February 11, 2013 in New York City.

Pamella Roland

Models walk the runway wearing Pamella Roland designs during the Merce...

Models walk the runway at the Carolina Herrera Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on February 11, 2013 in New York City.

Carolina Herrera

The lineup of models wearing Carolina Herrera designs during the Merce...

A model presents a creation from the Tommy Hilfiger Women's Autumn/Winter 2013 collection during New York Fashion Week, February 10, 2013.

Tommy Hilfiger

Models walk the runway wearing Tommy Hilfiger designs during the Merce...

Actors Vanessa Hudgens and Katharine McPhee attend the Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on February 10, 2013 in New York City.

Diane Von Furstenberg

A model walks the runway at the Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 2013 fashio...

Models designs at the Victoria Beckham show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013 collections on February 10, 2013 in New York.

Victoria Beckham

Models walk the runway wearing Victoria Beckham designs during the Mer...

A model walks the runway at the Monique Lhuillier Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on February 9, 2013 in New York City.

Monique Lhuillier

A model walks the runway at the Monique Lhuillier Fall 2013 fashion sh...

A model walks the runway at the Herve Leger by Max Azria Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on February 9, 2013 in New York City.

Herve Leger By Max Azria

Models walk the runway during the Herve Leger By Max Azria Fall 2013 f...

Models wear designs by Prabal Gurung at the Mercedes-Benz fashion week February 9, 2013 in New York.

Prabal Gurung

Models wear designs by Prabal Gurung at New York's Mercedes-Benz fashi...

A general view of atmosphere during Richard Chai Love & Richard Chai Men's Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on February 7, 2013 in New York City.

Richard Chai Men's

Looks from the Richard Chai Men's Fall 2013 fashion show February 7, 2...

Models wears designs by Jason Wu during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013 collections on February 8, 2013 in New York.

Jason Wu

Models wears designs by Jason Wu during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week...

Models wear fashions by designer Sally LaPointe at the Mercedes-Benz fashion week on February 8, 2013 in New York.

Sally LaPointe

Fashion from the Sally LaPointe Fall 2013 collection runway show on Fe...

Nina Garcia, Zac Posen, Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn attend the Project Runway Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on February 8, 2013 in New York City.

Project Runway

Nina Garcia, Zac Posen, Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn attend the Project Run...

Models walks the runway at the Concept Korea Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Stage at Lincoln Center on February 7, 2013 in New York City.

Concept Korea

Fashion from the Concept Korea Fall Collection 2013 runway show on Feb...

Models walk the runway at the Kenneth Cole Collection Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at 537 West 27th Street on February 7, 2013 in New York City.

Kenneth Cole

Fashion from the Kenneth Cole Fall 2013 Collection runway show on Feb....

The Tadashi Shoji Fall 2013 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013.

Tadashi Shoji

Fashion from the Tadashi Shoji Fall 2013 runway show at New York Fashi...

-ALLCOUNTRY

Red Dress Collection Fashion Show 2013

From the red carpet to the runway! Check out all the stars who stomped...

Fashion from the Fall 2013 collection of Richard Chai is modeled on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013 in New York.

Richard Chai

Fashion from the Fall 2013 collection of Richard Chai is modeled on Fe...

A model wears designs by BCBGMaxAzria during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013 collections on February 7, 2013 in New York. Fashion Week injected a bit of color and glamour into wintry Manhattan on Thursday, with the first of 300 autumn-winter collections for men and women unveiled on the runways.

BCBGMaxAzria

Models wear designs by BCBGMaxAzria during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion W...

Jimmy Sommers, Ashlee Simpson and Wildfox designer Kimberly Gordon attend the Wildfox Fall 2013 Collection Presentation & Live Performance at Capitale on February 6, 2013 in New York City.

Wildfox

Victoria Justice, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashlee Simpson and more attended th...

Model Christine Teigen and musician John Legend attend the amfAR New York Gala to kick off Fall 2013 Fashion Week at Cipriani Wall Street on February 6, 2013 in New York City.

Stars arrive at amfAR New York Gala 2013

The stars put on their red carpet best to attend the amfAR New York Ga...

   

INSIDE the filthiest bar in America: Cockroaches, roach eggs, feces and carcasses litter this tavern of horrors

When Jon Taffer and his team of nightlife experts rode into Austin, Texas to film a new episode of “Bar Rescue” for Spike, they found out that there are some business owners who can screw up even the simplest of formulas.

The greatest love of all: Girlfriend gives her boyfriend of less than a year her kidney for Valentine's Day

Taesha Benson, 32, gave her boyfriend, Travis Spire-Sweet, her left kidney as the ultimate gift of love.Now 30 years old, Spire-Sweet was born with only 25 percent of a functioning kidney and wasn't expected to live past his first birthday.After learning to cope with his chronic kidney problems, he became an advocate for other patients suffering from similar diseases and had been on the deceased donor list for more than a year.But, thanks to the perfect match donation from his girlfriend's, he is looking forward to a healthier and longer life.

Taesha Benson, 32, could lay claim to that honor after giving up a kidney to boyfriend Travis Spire-Sweet, 30, who she'd been dating for less than a year.

EVEN MODERATE DRINKING may substantially raise risk of dying from cancer: study

A man sips from his rocks glass at a bar

Alcohol causes about 19,500 cancer deaths each year — and even as little as 1.5 drinks per day can make you part of that statistic, according to a sobering new study.

THE SKY IS FALLING! 1,000 injured when 11-ton meteor slams into Russian town at 33,000 mph sparking widespread panic — SEE IT

A meteor streaked across the sky above Russia's Ural Mountains on Friday morning, causing sharp explosions and reportedly injuring around 400 people, including many hurt by broken glass.

Jennifer Love Hewitt shares how yoga helped her drop pounds

Footage of Russian meteor highlights country's dashboard camera obsession - WATCH THE VIDEOS

Amateur footage of the streaking meteor above Russia's Ural Mountains sparked some to wonder why so many Russians keep video cameras in their cars.

Dubai plans to outdo Staten Island in race for world’s biggest Ferris wheel

United Arab Emirates leaders overlook a model of the Dubai Eye.

The designation of world's tallest Ferris wheel keeps going round and round. Dubai plans to build a 688-foot record-setting wheel that would surpass the proposed 630-foot New York Wheel on Staten Island's North Shore.

'WAR CRIMINAL': Professor Cornel West blasts President Obama over America's drone program

Cornel West says, "Let us not be deceived: Nixon, Bush, Obama, they're war criminals," West said. "They have killed innocent people in the name of the struggle for freedom, but they're suspending the law, very much like Wall Street criminals. The law is suspended for them, but the law applies for the rest of us."

West, the prominent black academic and activist who has consistently been a harsh Obama critic, took issue with the White House's covert drone program, saying that "the chickens are coming home to roost."

FIRST PHOTOS of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez after two months in hiding post-cancer surgery

The photos are the first of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez since his December cancer surgery.

Venezuela's government showed the first photos of ailing Chavez in more than two months on Friday, presenting images of him smiling alongside his daughters in Cuba.

Time to feed childhood nostalgia! Tamagotchi springs back to life as Android app

The app duplicates the egg-shaped Tamagotchi toy that became a must-own sensation after it was first released in 1996 in Japan.

The egg-shaped digital pet craze that disrupted elementary school classes worldwide in the 1990s re-emerged as a smartphone app called Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. (Love Is Fun Everywhere).

Obamas split for Valentine's Weekend: He's going to Florida, she's going skiing in Aspen with VP

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. He may be more powerful, but is she more popular?

Every couple needs some time apart - even the First Family. President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are apparently vacationing separately over President's Day weekend.

You've got to know when to fold 'em: Ex-San Diego mayor admits she lost over $1 BILLION playing video poker — and blames brain tumor

Maureen O'Connor, a former San Diego mayor who racked up a stunning $1 billion in gambling losses.

Maureen O'Connor was a physical education teacher who won a seat on the City Council when she was only 25 years old, later winning two terms as the city's first female mayor.

Rapper 2 Chainz arrested on marijuana possession, takes picture with cops inside station

"Locked me up and then Wanted pictures smh"- Rapper 2 Chainz posted this photo of him with cops during his arrest.

Maryland State Police spokesman Sgt. Marc Black says troopers stopped a van Thursday night for speeding near Easton, Md., and smelled marijuana in the van.

Can calcium supplements kill? The safe way to strengthen your bones

Woman eating yoghurt out of disposable cup, close up, portrait

You need calcium to prevent osteoporosis. But calcium supplements have been linked to heart attacks, and were shown to increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease in a recent Swedish study.

CLICK HERE to sign the Daily News petition to ban assault weapons

new york daily news petition to ban assault weapons 

After the tragedy in Newtown, join our call for Congress to immediately ban all assault weapons and high-capacity magazines and institute comprehensive gun control.

Dad with swastika tattoo forbids black nurse from caring for his newborn child, shock lawsuit claims

Hurley Medical Center

Tonya Battle is suing her employers at Hurley Medical Center, in Flint, after they ordered her not to look after the baby in the neonatal intensive care unit following a request from its father.

Beloved former Red Sox hero Kevin Youkilis now says he'll be a 'Yankee for life'

Youkilis caused a stir Thursday after professing his love for Boston while adding, "I'll always be a Red Sock." the third baseman quickly backtracked to save face.

Rep. Tom Price is a big fan of Taylor Swift but not of her taste in boyfriends

Rep. Tom Price, a leading House conservative and an avowed fan of country music, is also a fan of Taylor Swift, but was not pleased when she was dating a member of the Kennedy family.

A leading conservative congressman made the unlikely declaration Friday that he’s a big fan of Taylor Swift – but not of her taste in boyfriends.

Lupica: Oscar Pistorius' murder charge teaches us that the gun always wins every argument

Oscar Pistorius for Nike

Pistorius didn’t shoot himself after he shot Reeva Steenkamp in a gated community that sounds as safe as Camp David. But the stories are always the same in one essential way.

Trouble? Rihanna and Chris Brown reportedly ignore each other at club

NYC teachers’ pension fund sheds gun-industry holdings

Candidate John Liu at the Daily News Mayoral Debate in East New York. (Pearl Gabel/ New York Daily News)

John Liu announced that the NYC fund is now the nation’s largest pension fund to divest since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

'Suspicious' four-alarm rips through Pratt's historic main campus building causing 'major damage'

Firefighters work to control 4-alarm blaze at Pratt Institute early Friday morning. Classes were canceled for Friday and Saturday in the 126-year-old Brooklyn building. Photo by Craig Warga/Daily News

A raging four-alarm fire tore through the top floor of the main building at Brooklyn’s Pratt Institute, severely damaging the historic structure and wiping out an art studio, officials and students said.

Bubbly Mariah takes bath with her dog

Work starts on N.J. boardwalk slammed by Sandy

A worker positions a drill on the sand in Seaside Heights N.J. on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 as the town began building its iconic boardwalk that was destroyed in Superstorm Sandy.

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. - When Superstorm Sandy washed over this popular Jersey shore resort, water poured in through the heating vents and electrical outlets of Linda Polites' and Michael Riley's home. A 10-foot section of boardwalk slammed into the house as they fled to the attic.

TURNING WATER INTO MONEY: Marco Rubio's PAC giving water bottles for donation of $25 or more

In this frame grab from video, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio takes a sip of water during his Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo)

The Florida Republican, who made waves by awkwardly reaching for a sip of water during his State of the Union response, is capitalizing on the moment.

NYC welfare worker charged in $190,000 scam

Sandra Garcia, 56, a former Human Resources Administration acting deputy director was in court over faking accounts to bilk taxpayers of $190,000.

A city welfare worker created a fake family — using the names and Social Security numbers of other people’s children — to scam taxpayers out of $190,000 meant for the needy, authorities said.

Drunk driver hits and kills three women from same family walking back from baby shower

Anthony Lewis Sanchez, 40, is charged with three felony counts of vehicular manslaughter in addition to two other felony counts related to driving while intoxicated.

Anthony Lewis Sanchez of Buena Park, Calif., was charged with crashing his Honda Civic into Carmen Mendoza, Sheyla Mendoza and Stephanie Henrique.

Congressman's flirty tweets lead to a SHOCKING revelation: Dem announces that the bombshell college student he messaged with was his SECRET DAUGHTER

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee has set tongues wagging in Washington with what were perceived to be flirty tweets to a gorgeous blonde university student.

Texas chainsaw horror: Man believes grandma tried to poison him so he chops her up and buries her

David Christy

A Texas man who believed his grandmother was trying to poison him allegedly beat her to death, authorities say, before hacking up her body with a chainsaw and burying her in her own backyard.

Lawmaker tries to ban lewd photoshopping, prankster makes pic of pol's head on porn star's body

Georgia law maker Earnest Smith was not amused to find his face photoshopped onto the body of a porn star.

The clearly fake picture, currently circulating online, shows Georgia lawmaker Earnest Smith's face above a muscly naked torso that appears to be performing a sex act.

'I JUST WON $75,000': Gutsy teen wins cash and laughs with memorable final Jeopardy answer

Leonard Cooper’s response to the final ‘Jeopardy’ answer ‘On June 6, 1944, the eyes of the world are upon you.’

Leonard Cooper, 17, won this week’s “Jeopardy Teen Tournament” challenge with an epic response that left his competitors shocked and host Alex Trebek chuckling.

Kim Kardashian unloads her five-bedroom, 4,000-square-foot Beverly Hills mansion once shared with Kris Humphries

A pregnant Kim Kardashian quietly sold her Beverly Hills home to an unknown buyer for an undisclosed price. Reported by Trulia.com, the off-market transaction was confirmed by a West coast source after Kardashian transferred the home to a limited liability corporation.

Judge rejects GRUESOME evidence in 'Cannibal Cop' trial including video that shows goat slaughtering

Shown is a facebook photo of Gilberto Valle, the accused NYPD "Cannibal Cop"

Federal Court Judge Paul Gardephe ruled some evidence inadmissible, saying it was "likely to disgust and sicken the jury."

Editors' Picks

PHOTOS: Reeva Steenkamp was an 'absolute angel on Earth'

Model Reeva Steenkampis photographed for FHM Magazine on May 2, 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Check out the photos of the blonde beauty that made her a star.

PHOTOS: The NBA's best dunkers of all time

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Here are the best in NBA history at rocking the rim.

PHOTOS: Relive Michael Jordan's NBA career

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THE GREATEST player ever turns the big 5-0 this weekend.

Kim Kardashian divorce headed to trial

Pregnant Kim Kardashian leaving the gym with huge boobs and very wide hips. February 15, 2013 X17online.com

Kim Kardashian has a due date for her baby and now a trial date for her divorce from Kris Humphries.

PHOTOS: Meet the 2013 SI Swimsuit models

February 9, 2013: Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Nina Agdal poses during the 2013 Model Beach Volleyball Tournament in Miami Beach, FL. Nina recently shot to fame after her sexy commercial for Carl's Jr. Restaurants aired during this year's Super Bowl. Mandatory Credit: INFphoto.com Ref: infusmi-11/13|sp|

It'll be a hot year! Meet the stunning class of 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue models.

SEE IT: Sports Illustrated models do The 'Harlem Shake'

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Harlem Shake

The Sport Illustrated bikini babes have jumped on The Harlem Shake bandwagon.

Harrison Ford to play Han Solo: report

ARCHIV: Harrison Ford (v.l.), Carrie Fisher und Mark Hamill in einer Szene des Films "Star Wars" aus dem Jahr 1977. In Interviews gibt er sich gerne baerbeissig. Von Glamour und dem ueblichen Starrummel haelt er nicht viel. Harrison Ford liebt es bodenstaendig und sieht seinen Schauspielberuf als reines Handwerk. Und damit kennt sich der gelernte Tischler wohl aus, der in einigen der erfolgreichsten Filme Hollywoods mitgewirkt hat. Bis heute gehoert er zu den groessten und vermoegendsten Hollywoodstars ueberhaupt. Am 13. Juli feiert der in Chicago geborene Schauspieler seinen 70. Geburtstag. (zu dapd-Text)

According to Latino Review, Harrison Ford is set to reprise his role as Rebel Alliance Captain Han Solo in "Star Wars: Episode VII."

Confidenti@l: Regis jealous of Strahan

This Feb. 8, 2012 photo shows former football player Michael Strahan, right, and host Kelly Ripa during Strahan's guest-host appearance on "Live! with Kelly," in New York. Strahan is getting a permanent job in morning television as Kelly Ripa's co-host. Strahan replaces Regis Philbin on the syndicated "Live! With Kelly" show, adding his name to the title. The gap-toothed former New York Giant is currently a host of "Fox NFL Sunday." He was one of several men to get tryouts with Ripa as the show rotated several potential replacements since Philbin left last November. (AP Photo/Disney-ABC Domestic TV, Sandy SooHoo)

Michael Strahan is officially a TV darling — and Regis Philbin isn’t happy about it.

New York Fashion Week: Look behind the scenes

A model eats a piece of chicken as her hair is styled backstage before the Herve Leger By Max Azria Autumn/Winter 2013 collection runway show during New York Fashion Week February 9, 2013.

See what really happened behind-the-scenes at New York Fashion Week.

WATCH: Vin Diesel sings Rihanna's 'Stay'

Vin Diesel sings "Stay" by Rihanna in a home-made karaoke video posted for followers on Facebook for Valentine's Day.

Who knew Vin Diesel was such a Rihanna fan?

Sheen donates $10K for injured teen's therapy dog

FILE - In this June 26, 2012 file photo, actor Charlie Sheen attends the FX Summer Comedies Party at Lure in Los Angeles. The actor wired $10,000 to teenager Teagan Marti and her family on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, for a therapy dog to help in her rehabilitation from injuries sustained when she plummeted 100-feet from a Wisconsin amusement park ride in 2010. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP, File)

Teagan Marti sustained injuries when she plummeted 100 feet from a amusement park ride.

PHOTOS: Falling meteors damage Russian town

People look at damage to a shop following sightings of falling objects in the sky in the Urals city of Chelyabinsk February 15, 2013. A powerful blast rocked the Russian region of the Urals early on Friday with bright objects, identified as possible meteorites, falling from the sky, emergency officials said.

The powerful blast rocked the Russian region of the Urals.

PHOTOS: Free school in New Delhi

Underprivileged Indian children attend a free school run under a metro bridge in New Delhi, India. This photo was one in a series of images by Associated Press photographer Altaf Qadri that received an honorable mention in the World Press Photo 2013 photo contest for the Contemporary Issues series category.

Underprivileged Indian children attend a free school run under a metro bridge in India.

Chris Brown reaches out to thank Adele

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer Adele and singer Chris Brown attend the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)

Chris Brown showed his softer side on Twitter on Thursday.

PHOTOS: The week in politics

US President Barack Obama plays a learning game while visiting children at College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center February 14, 2012 in Decatur, Georgia. Obama is in Georgia to promote economic and educational initiatives he spoke about in this week's State of the Union. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKIBRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images

Rubio got thirsty, Bloomberg put on a show, Rep. Steve Cohen dropped a bombshell, and more.

Breakups spike after Valentine’s Day

Broken up on Valentine’s Day? You’re not alone.

After V-Day comes D-Day. Divorces spike in the days after “expectation holidays.”

Thandie Newton: I was abused by casting director

Actress Thandie Newton on CNN speaking out about the One Billion Rising campaign and her experiences of abuse with a director.

The actress spoke out about an abusive casting director who exploited her when she was 18.

Reeva Steenkamp remembered for beauty and brains

Model Reeva Steenkampis photographed for FHM Magazine on May 2, 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

Model Reeva Steenkamp’s tragic death stunned her family and friends.

PHOTOS: Lemon Festival in France

A man works on a sculpture called 'Massif de l'Inde', made of oranges and lemons, on February 15, 2013 in Menton on the French Riviera, ahead of the start of the 'Fete du Citron' (lemon carnival). The theme of this 80th edition, running from February 16 until March 6, 2013, is 'Le Tour du monde en 80 jours' (80 days around the world).

The theme of this 80th edition is 'Le Tour du monde en 80 jours' (80 days around the world).

Letterman takes aim at Rubio's water gaffe

What was Sen. Marco Rubio thinking? David Letterman’s ‘Late Show’ crew had some ideas.

The Senator has been comic fodder since awkwardly interrupting his State of the Union rebuttal.

Elisha Cuthbert named SEXIEST woman on TV

Elisha Cuthbert proves why she was named Maxim's sexiest woman on television with a photo shoot for the ages in the magazine's March issue.

Do not adjust your television sets: Elisha Cuthbert is in fact that sexy.

Fashion Week wrap-up: Check out the News' Top 10 trends for the fall

Air kiss the models good-bye and wrap up the runways, Mercedes Benz fashion week at Lincoln Center is over. From fur and leather to florals and houndtooth, fall’s must-haves are all about opulence.

PHOTOS: A totally different take on Fashion Week

In this photo made with a long exposure, a model walks the runway before the Rag & Bone Fall 2013 fashion show at Skylight Studios, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in New York.

Stunning long exposure photos show a different view of the glitz and glamour in New York.

Sneak peek! Michelle Williams flashes underwear at 'Oz' premiere

HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Michelle Williams arrives at the "OZ The Great And Powerful" - Los Angeles Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on February 13, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Williams played peek-a-boo in Prada.

Chris Brown and Drake blame EACH OTHER for NYC club fight

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Hip-hop artist Drake attends the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/WireImage)

The two singers are singing very different tunes on who's at fault.

Swedish photographer wins World Press Photo award

The World Press Photo of the year by Paul Hansen shows two-year-old Suhaib Hijazi and her three-year-old brother Muhammad who were killed when their house was destroyed by an Israeli missile strike. Their father, Fouad, was also killed and their mother was put in intensive care. Fouad’s brothers carry his children to the mosque for the burial ceremony as his body is carried behind on a stretcher in Gaza City

Paul Hansen won the award with a picture of two Palestinian children.

Emmett Till's family seeks apology from Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne has to make a pit stop in Arizona to sign paperwork stemming from a 2008 drug case.

A cousin of the late Emmett Till wonders if Lil Wayne understands just how damaging his words were.

PHOTOS: New Delhi's free school ... under a bridge

Underprivileged Indian children attend a free school run under a metro bridge in New Delhi, India. This photo was one in a series of images by Associated Press photographer Altaf Qadri that received an honorable mention in the World Press Photo 2013 photo contest for the Contemporary Issues series category.

AP photographer Altaf Qadri put together this stirring series of photos.

That time of year: Breakups spike after Valentine’s Day

Broken up on Valentine’s Day? You’re not alone.

After V-Day comes D-Day.

Accused Baldwin stalker turns down plea deal

Alec Balwin accused stalker Genevieve Sabourin leaves Manhattan Criminal Court on Thursday, February 14, 2013 after a court hearing.

Genevieve Sabourin would have been barred from several NYC neighborhoods.

Chanel ad starring Keira Knightley sparks uproar

Actress Kiera Knightly stars in the admonished Chanel ad.

A too-sexy Chanel perfume ad has been banned from showing during kids' programs in the UK.

Tiger Woods, Lindsay Vonn meet each other's family

Tiger Woods sent a private jet to Lindsay Vonn’s aid after she injured her leg.

Romance rumors were ablaze as Olympic skier's brother taught pro golfer's kids how to ski.

Brad Valentine's Day gift to Angelina: breath mints

Brad PItt gave his sweetheart Eatwhatever mints as a gag gift for Valentine’s Day.

Brad Pitt gave his love Angelina Jolie a refreshing Valentine’s Day gift … breath mints.

Miss America pageant returns to Atlantic City

ABC has decided to take on Miss America again after improved ratings. The pageant had aired on CMT and TLC after ABC dropped it because of sagging viewership. Alyse Zwick, Miss New York; Anna Elizabeth Tadlock, Miss Mississippi; Brittany Jeffers, Miss Nebraska; Taylor Treat, Miss Oklahoma; Nicole Miner, Miss New Mexico; and Nicole Blaszczyk, Miss Michigan, compete in the swimsuit competition for the 2010 Miss America Pageant.

U.S.'s most famous beauty pageant will return to Boardwalk Hall after almost a decade in Vegas.

Puppy love? 1 in 5 will buy pet a V-Day gift

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Consumers will spend a a total of $815M on heart-shaped gifts for their furry and cuddly loved ones.

Conor Kennedy arrested outside White House

Conor Kennedy, son of Robert Kennedy, Jr., is arrested in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, as prominent environmental leaders tied themselves to the White House gate to protest the Keystone XL oil pipeline. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

First Taylor Swift dumps him, now the cops are booking him.

Ke$ha: "I was told drinking my own PEE was good"

LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22: Singer Kesha arrives at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 22, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)

New MTV series, "Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life," shows drinking singer chugging her own urine.

Yankees' Kevin Youkilis says he'll 'always be a Red Sock'

Kevin Youkilis says Thursday when he arrives in Tampa that he will ‘always be a Red Sock.’

The new Yankee has always been brutally honest.

PHOTOS: Stars at NY Fashion Week

Hilary Swank, Zoe Saldana, Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith attend the Michael Kors Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on February 13, 2013 in New York City.

Check out all the celebs we spotted sitting in the front row.

PHOTOS: TAKE A LOOK AT THAT BLING!

Chrissy Teigen attends Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Launch Party at Crimson on February 12, 2013 in New York City.

In honor of Valentine's Day, check out these INCREDIBLE celebrity engagement rings.

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Adventures of a sheepdog

Cees Bol posts pictures of his beloved English sheepdogs online.

Documenting the lives of their shaggy pooches, Sophie and Sarah, a couple in the Netherlands posts hilarious pictures of their sheepdogs doing everyday things.

Scenes from South Memphis

Image #: 21042855 Many in South Memphis believe William Boyce was a basketball star who was poisoned. It's a familiar street tale. Successful people get mickeys slipped in their drinks. Boyce will tell you he played on the Memphis Tigers and did a stint as a pro and also in prison. He's six-foot-nine and walks about fifteen miles a day with milk crates that he shoots a basketball into. He pins notes to himself advertising his services as a stenographer and secretary or as a 40-word-a-minute typing newspaper reporter or a nurses aid. Chris Dean observes: "All the years of shiny light has only helped him walk into a black hole. To feel sorry? No! Because sorry is something the hood will not let you feel. Love will got you killed. You see him and shake your head not knowing were he's been." Commercial Appeal /Landov

Photographer Alan Spearman documents scenes from South Memphis, a neighborhood affected by poverty and violence.

Stars party at Super Bowl XLVII

Jennifer Hudson at the Samsung Galaxy Party on February 2, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

See which A-listers were caught partying it up in New Orleans.

Beyonce brings it big time at Super Bowl during electrifying halftime show

Small wonder the Superdome lost power for a spell after Beyonce left the stage. She must have sucked the place dry.

NFL cheerleaders then & now

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Flashback! Before cheerleaders slipped into their skimpiest costumes, they sported more interesting uniforms that boasted headbands, full bodysuits and even sweaters. Take a look at how the NFL cheerleaders' style has changed over the years.

Bacon wrapped cheese dogs anyone? Top Super Bowl foods

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Forget the football game and the tailgate parties, everyone knows the Super Bowl is all about the food! Check out these amazing and edible football-themed creations.

Most memorable Super Bowl halftime shows of all time

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Game day goes to the dogs! Puppy Bowl 2013

Puppy Bowl 2013 starting lineup.

The world's cutest canines are all ready to ruff it up on the field as Animal Planet presents its annual Puppy Bowl. Check out all the puppies from this year's all-star lineup.

Baby bump alert! Kim Kardashian's wild maternity style

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With a KimYe baby on the way, all eyes are on Kim Kardashian, especially when it comes to her maternity style.

Grand Central Terminal turns 100

Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh at Grand Central Terminal, which turns 100 in 2013.

Grand Central Terminal is turning 100! Take a look back at the iconic station through the years.

Hillary Clinton steps down as Secretary of State: Her best moments

Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks to supporters at the National Building Museum June 7, 2008 in Washington, DC.

As Hillary Clinton steps down from her role as Secretary of State, take a look back at how it all started for her ...

Abs-olutely hot: Stomachs of the stars

"Criminal Minds" actor Shemar Moore shows off his impressive physique at the beach in Miami on May 3, 2012.

These celebrities aren't just pretty faces... they've got miraculous midsections as well!

Sleep with the fish! Inside the world's largest underwater hotel

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The Water Discus Hotel, which will be the world's largest underwater hotel if it's opened in Dubai, features below sea level living. Take a look inside ...

SAG Awards: Fashion highs, lows - and a major oops!

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Awards season is in full swing, and Hollywood's A-list didn't disappoint on the 2013 SAG Awards red carpet.

Great New York Ranger moments through the years

Ranger Marcel Paille wearing goalie mask.

With the NHL lockout finally over, the New York Rangers are back on the ice. To celebrate the season's belated return, here's a look back at great Ranger moments captured by the Daily News.

Celebrities as 'Star Wars' characters

Rihanna as Aayla Secura.

With JJ Abrams tapped to direct "Star Wars: Episode VII," we imagine what "Star Wars" characters would look like if they were recast as your favorite celebrities.

Hidden faces in everyday objects

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Are you paranoid somebody is always watching you? Taking a glance at some of these household items might make you seem a little less crazy -- or just give you a good laugh.

Strangers who look like twins

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No, these people aren't twins -- they're actually not even related! These complete strangers bear an uncanny resemblance to each other.

Careers & films kick-started by Sundance

Jon Heder and Efren Ramirez in 2004's "Napolean Dynamite."

Check out the films and stars that can thank the Sundance Film Festival for their success.

Never-before-seen World of Wonder portraits

Chloe Sevigny: Photo by Mathu Andersen Images from the book "World of Wonder"

"The World According to Wonder" brings back 21 years of celebrities who were touched in some way by the World of Wonder production company. Check out some of the book's never-before-seen portraits.

Vital & changing role women have played in war

A nurse aids a victim of the Korean War.

As women inch closer to the front lines, we take a look at the role women have played in wars.

My, how they've grown! First Daughters through the years

Sasha and Malia Obama take a photo of themselves during the Presidential Inaugural Parade on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC.

Check out their fun on their dad's Inauguration day, and how they've grown up since the start of President Obama taking office.

Celebs play paparazzi at Inaugural Balls

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Celebrities turned the cameras on themselves to capture the moments that left even the A-list in awe.

What really happened inside Studio 54

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Behind-the-scenes photos show wild parties and intimate celeb moments from the A-listers who flocked there.

Kids model stars' Golden Globes looks

Anne Hathaway arrives at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 13, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California.

Kids usually like to play dress-up, but one New York City-based artist took it to a whole new level.

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Lawrence: Knicks, Nets shoot for Stars in 2015

The Knicks want the 2015 All-Star Game at the Garden. The Nets want the 2015 All-Star Game at Barclays Center. So what’s the NBA to do?

Probe of NBA union has Hunter as quarry

NBA players will meet Saturday and likely discuss who could replace Billy Hunter.

Billy Hunter is frantically trying to keep his job as head of the NBA players’ union, but he could be ousted Saturday when the players meet and discuss their future as well as possible candidates to replace the embattled chief.

U.S. national team soccer player reveals he's gay

(FILE PHOTO) The former Leeds United, Stevenage and United States midfielder has revealed that he is gay and will be stepping away from football. CARSON, CA - JULY 31: Robbie Rogers #18 of the Columbus Crew paces the ball on the attack past Rodolfo Espinoza #24 and Ben Zemanski #21 of Chivas USA in the second half of their MLS match at the Home Depot Center on July 31, 2010 in Carson, California. Chivas USA defeated the Crew 3-1. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

U.S. National Soccer player Robbie Rogers simultaneously announced that he is gay and is walking away from soccer. The 25-year-old wrote a post on his website which he tweeted out Friday. "For the past 25 (years) I have been afraid, afraid to show whom I really was because of fear. "

Packers part ways with Woodson after seven-year run

Charles Woodson plays a huge role in Green Bay's Super Bowl XLV championship.

Charles Woodson is on the market. The Green Bay Packers released the 36-year-old defensive back Friday with two years left on his contract. "We are grateful for all that Charles has given to the Green Bay Packers over the past seven years,” general manager Ted Thompson said.

Wannabe hip-hop pitcher says he's getting a bad rap

Does this look like the face of a talented rapper? We don't think so, either.

Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer may or may not become a Major League pitcher. But one thing he probably won't ever be is a good rapper. Maybe he'll at least improve at containing the drama that his raps cause.

Youkilis 'proud to be a Yankee' despite Red Sox love

Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis is congratulated after scoring from first on a double by David Ortiz during the second inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

It didn't take long for Kevin Youkilis to experience his "Welcome to New York" moment. No, it wasn't nearly as dramatic as Randy Johnson's run-in with a cameraman, but Youkilis caused a stir Thursday after professing his love for Boston while adding, "I'll always be a Red Sock."

Pistorius case is ‘shocking’ to track world

Olympic track and field athletes are all shocked by the Oscar Pistorius news.

Alysia Montano said she read about the “shocking” news involving track and field peer Oscar Pistorius while she was having her coffee Thursday morning. Bernard Lagat was walking toward Central Park South and was told of the tragedy in South Africa by a friend. Jason Richardson learned via Twitter early Valentine’s Day morning.

Lakers owner Buss reportedly battling cancer

Lakers owner Jerry Buss is said to be receiving treatment for cancer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

The Los Angeles Times reports that Lakers owner Jerry Buss has been hospitalized with cancer.

Kangaroo pack interrupts Australian Open

Karrie Webb of Australia waits for the kangaroos to clear the fairway during the Australian Open at Royal Canberra Golf Club on Feb. 14, 2013.

Put another shrimp on the barbie! Golfers participating in the LPGA’s Australian Open Thursday had time to do just that after a mob of kangaroos briefly took over the course.

Waltrip to honor Sandy Hook victims at Daytona

The No. 26 car will feature a decal that reads ‘text NEWTOWN to 80888’ in the Daytona 500 in an effort to raise funds for victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

Michael Waltrip will honor and raise funds for Sandy Hook Elementary School in the No. 26 car at the Daytona 500. The two-time Daytona 500 winner was set to drive the No. 30 Toyota in a one-race deal. The number instead will be changed to No. 26 to honor the victims.

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WORLD'S OLDEST MUG SHOTS: Thieves, poachers and murders dating back to the mid 1800s exposed in this vintage collection

Criminals at Bedford Prison in Britain between 1859 and 1876.

A collection of 150-year-old mug shots from Bedford Prison shows some of Britain's very first criminals. Thieves, poachers and murders dating all the way back to 1859 have been exposed in this vintage collection. read full story »