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PICTURED: The 30-year-old man killed in front of his wife during carjacking in N.J. mall parking lot – as cops find stolen SUV and continue hunt for the two thugs who shot him in the head

A manhunt is underway for the two gunmen that shot and killed Dustin Friedland after a violent carjacking at an upscale mall in New Jersey late Sunday night, authorities said. read full story »

HEARTBREAK: Dad, 24, dies just hours after holding newborn son when he thought he was suffering from simple headache

Josh Robison, 24, fell ill with what he thought was a simple headache soon after taking his adorable tiny baby Logan in his arms.

UPDATED BOGUS BOMB THREAT AT HARVARD: University evacuates several campus buildings and cancels finals after e-mailed threat

Firefighters stand in front of the school's Sever Hall after Harvard University received reports of explosives on campus.

Authorities with several agencies - including the Boston and Cambridge police departments, the Massachusetts State Police and the FBI - descended on the campus when the threat was made.

Woman who was visiting luxury Upper East Side condo jumps 24 stories to her death: authorities

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The 33-year-old woman, Taheri Sunnuz, smashed through a bedroom window in the 24th-story apartment and jumped to her death.

'AN INNOCENT VICTIM OF AN EVIL ACT OF VIOLENCE': Colorado school shooting casualty in coma, remains in critical condition

Claire Davis, 17, was in a coma and recovering from a gunshot wound to her head.

The 17-year-old girl shot at point blank range when a gunman opened fire in her Colorado high school is in a coma, her family said on Sunday.

'Blessing in disguise': Washington state man who survived five days in freezing woods found to have brain tumor

Dick Sturm, 67, was found alive after having been missing for five nights alone in the woods during sub-zero temperatures in Longview, Washington. His daughter Julie Nelson says it may have been a blessing in disguise after doctors discover a brain tumor.

Dick Sturm, 67, used his outdoors instincts to survive the ordeal with only a Snickers bar and some water. After he was rescued, his concerned daughter ordered a CAT scan.

California widower reunited with wife's ashes two days after they were stolen in car theft

Melvin Hayes had been on the way to get the ashes of his wife blessed on Thursday when a somewhat cunning and heartless thief swiped his 2011 Ford Fusion from a car wash just outside of Sacramento.

An 80-year-old California widower had "one of the best days" of his life on Saturday when he was reunited with his wife's ashes after 48 agonizing hours.

Dylan Sprouse nude photos leak on Twitter: 'I messed up'

Florida man busted after naked newborn found at convenience store wrapped in newspaper with umbilical cord still attached

Ralph Garlick who said he discovered a newborn abandoned at a DeBary convenience store was arrested after detectives say he was the one trying to find a place to leave the infant.

A Florida man was busted for lying about finding a naked newborn outside a convenience store, as cops said the child actually belonged to the man's girlfriend, and he was looking to get rid of it.

White House photographer snaps! Pete Souza fires back at critics who claim his pictures of Obama are 'propaganda'

White House photographer Pete Souza (center) takes a picture of the President.

Official White House photographer Pete Souza shot back at critics this weekend, insisting he is not hogging coverage of President Obama.

Fraternity cuts off Baruch College chapter at center of deadly hazing ritual

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A fraternity announced Monday that they cut off their Baruch College brothers accused of killing a blindfolded pledge during a hazing ritual.

SEE IT Fans in Portland toss nearly 12,000 teddy bears on ice during hockey game

Winterhawksplayers collect thousands of teddy bears thrown onto the ice.

Normally, throwing anything on the ice — unless its a cap after a hat trick or an octopus in Detroit — gets you tossed from the arena. In Portland, though, it lands you on Santa’s “Nice” list.

WATCH Kansas TV anchor curses at the end of live broadcast

Just as the camera cut to a closing shot of the Kansas skyline, veteran newsman Justin Kraemer cursed. Kraemer, who clearly loathes working weekends, said “now let’s get the f--- out of here.”

A Kansas news anchor cursed on live TV just as the credits were rolling on Saturday night’s show, expressing his excitement to leave with a four-letter expletive.

WATCH Georgia police officer body slams elderly woman onto pavement after pulling her over for drunk driving

Kathleen Mary Allegrone, 70, was charged with driving under the influence and willful obstruction of law enforcement officers.

A Glynn County, Ga., police officer was accused of using excessive force to control a 70-year-old woman after he threw her to the ground face-first. A witness shot video of the incident earlier this month.

Raissman: It's an RG3-for-all as CBS' Shannon Sharpe defends coach Mike Shanahan on race issue

You've ruined Christmas, Mike Shanahan! These fans are plenty upset over RG3's benching.

When possible, it’s always better to name names — especially when you are injecting race into the equation. This did not register on Shannon Sharpe.

'Felt like two people inside me': Family, friends claim Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev heard voices, but didn't seek help

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Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who was killed in a standoff with cops, confided in his mother that the voice “felt like two people inside me,” friends and relatives of the 26-year-old aspiring boxer told the Boston Globe.

Sen. Lamar Alexander's fired chief of staff released into home detention

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The fired chief of staff for Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander has been set free from jail to await his trial on charges of possession and attempted distribution of child pornography.

Pedophile rocker Ian Watkins has raked in $150,000 in royalties since being charged with child sex crimes

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The Lostprophets star has admitted to raping a baby and making child porn — but every time the TV news covers the story and plays his music, he gets royalties.

Pope Francis says Marxist ideology is wrong, reacting to label by critics

Pope Francis is shrugging off the “Marxist” label that some conservatives might apply to him because he frets that economic growth doesn’t always help the poor.

Convicted pedophile Jose Ramos angry over being named in Etan Patz coverage

Convicted pedophile Jose Ramos, 69, was taken into custody last week by NYPD Detective James Menton, of the Bronx Special Victims Squad, and Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Martin Connors for failing to accurately register his whereabouts under the requirements of Megan’s Law, following his release from Pennsylvania state prison.

A convicted child molester long considered the top suspect in the Etan Patz case complained that he's tired of being linked to the boy's disappearance.

APPRECIATION: Oscar winner Joan Fontaine was much more than just Olivia de Havilland's sister

SCARY FIGURE: Cancer cases to grow to 19 million by 2025, World Health Organization says

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Diagnoses have grown from 12.7 million in 2008 to more than 14 million in 2012 and cancer-related deaths rose from 7.6 million to 8.2 million, according to the World Health Organization.

Obama selfie from Mandela memorial should be auctioned off for charity: UK PM David Cameron

British Prime Minister David Cameron (left), Denmark's Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt (center) and President Obama pose for the infamous selfie during Nelson Mandela’s memorial service.

Cameron is trying to convince Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt that their snap with Obama at the service, which she claims 'wasn't particularly good' should be sold to make money for charity.

A 'Christmas miracle': Chihuahua missing for two years reunited with owner

A stranger found the Chihuahua Lily wandering the streets — the dog's microchip identified the pooch's owner.

Christy Tripp thought she was never see her adorable pooch, Lily, again. Missing for nearly two years, the woman who out of nowhere got a call from her old microchip company.

Who needs makeup? Jessica Simpson tweets touchup-free pic

Young artist allegedly sexually assaulted as she sketched at London's National Gallery

The National Gallery, located on Trafalgar Square, draws more than 500,000 visitors each year.

The 20-year-old was sitting in room 34 — which houses works by William Turner, John Constable and Thomas Gainsborough — when a man allegedly approached her.

WAKE-UP CALL: Our new daily read on what's happening in politics

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As we head into a new year, each morning we'll give you a fresh serving of the latest news and a political forecast for the day to give you a leg up on what's going down at City Hall, Albany and Washington.

Jesus named most famous person in the world — Justin Bieber is a very distant 8,633rd, according to study

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A study by researchers in the U.S. ranked famous individuals using a specially developed algorithm that would see how famous they remained 200 years after their death.

First-grade teacher and mother-of-three died in crash that also claimed newlywed groom

Linda Darlington was killed while standing to the side of the road after her vehicle had slid into a ditch.

Linda Darlington’s family, friends and coworkers remember her as a contagiously happy and dedicated teacher. She and William Knight were hit and killed by three cars Saturday night.

Hamill: Soweto recalls the bad days of apartheid while thanking Mandela for ending it and avoiding civil war

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As Nelson Mandela is laid to rest in his home village, many remember how he helped end an era of fear and oppression and paved the way for freedom and democracy with his call for unity and forgiveness.

Russian torchbearer dies after carrying Olympic flame

Galina Zhigunova, an employee of Baltika Breweries company, takes part in the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic torch relay.

A torchbearer died of a heart attack after carrying the Olympic flame as part of Russia's torch relay leading up to the Sochi 2014 Winter Games in February, an official said on Monday.

Supreme Court won’t take Gulf spill moratorium case

Fire boat response crews battle the blazing remnants of the off shore oil rig Deepwater Horizon.

The Supreme Court won’t decide if the Obama administration violated a judge’s order that struck down its temporary moratorium on deep water drilling after BP’s 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Suspect arrested in the death of 9-year-old girl in Ohio just hours after body was found

Reann Murphy was found dead in a trash can near her home in Smithville, Ohio. Police arrested a suspect in her initial disappearance and death.

Police arrested a suspect in the death of a 9-year-old Ohio girl Sunday, mere hours after they found her dead body in a trash can outside her home.

WATCH SANTACON BRAWL: Father Christmas battle royale unfolds in New York City's Union Square

Brou-Ho-Ho! Santas scuffle on the corner of 17th St. and Third Avenue in Manhattan Saturday night.

It was a brou-Ho-Ho. A group of men wearing Santa suits got into a brawl near Union Square that was caught on video Saturday night, cops said. "We're looking into it," said NYPD spokesman Sgt.

Woman allegedly put rat poison in ex's coffee — amid other post-split booby traps

Amanda Pollard, 28, of Tazwell County, Ill., is being held on $50,000 bail after she allegedly tried to kill her ex and otherwise gross him out.

Amanda Pollard, 28, allegedly put rat poison pellets in her ex's coffee container and tucked a severed electric blanket cord under a mattress.

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    First cornerback to win Super Bowl MVP honors (XXX)

    Intercepts two passes as Dallas wins record-tying fifth Super Bowl with 27-17 win over Steelers

    Starting cornerback for the Cowboys in three Super Bowl wins (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)

    Tied with two others for most career Super Bowl interceptions (3)

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    Intercepts Donovan McNabb to clinch Super Bowl XXXIX win over Eagles, one of two interceptions on the day

    Suffers broken right arm late in the Patriots' 32-29 win over the Panthers in XXXVIII

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    Leads a defense that produces five interceptions in the 48-21 rout of the Oakland Raiders

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    After starting in his first two Super Bowls, broken foot prevents Law from playing in the XXXIX win over Eagles

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    One of five players to play on all four 49er Super Bowl winning teams of the 1980s

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    Wins two Super Bowls, the first with the 49ers (XXIX), the second with the Cowboys (XXX)

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    Pro Football Hall of Famer also spends part of nine seasons playing Major League Baseball

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    Back-to-back Super Bowl champion with the Dolphins (VII, VIII)

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    Two interceptions, including one in the end zone in the fourth quarter, during 14-7 win over Redskins

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    Super Bowl champion with the Buccaneers, XXXVII

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    Doesn't win Super Bowl MVP honors despite scoring two touchdowns and recording 94 yards in returns

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    Super Bowl champion with the Ravens (XXXV)

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EXCLUSIVE: Will Miley steal Britney's Sin City thunder?

MLB player Ryan Freel had chronic traumatic encephalopathy at the time of his suicide: Boston University study

Ryan Freel is the first baseball player to be diagnosed with CTE, a degenerative brain disease that is associated with irritability, impulsive behavior, aggression, depression and short-term memory loss.

When he took his life last year, former major league baseball player Ryan Freel was suffering from CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a report in the Florida Times-Union claimed Sunday.

SEE IT Bengals punter gets jaw fractured after hellacious collision

Steelers special teams player Terence Gavin led with his helmet to put a block on Huber, which knocked him to the ground and leaving him bleeding from the mouth.

Republican Michael Garcia considering run against New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman: source

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The former U.S. attorney who took down Gov. Eliot Spitzer has contacted deep-pocketed Republicans to discuss a possible challenge to state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman next year.

Miley flashes breasts — ‘it’s about equality’

UGLY SIDE OF EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE: Walmart employee of the month’s SUV shot by jealous co-worker: cops

Willie Mitchell of Florida allegedly shot a Walmart co-worker’s SUV in a jealous rage over the employee of the month award.

Walmart’s employee of the month competition is cutthroat at one South Florida store. A worker, angry when a rival co-worker won the award, fired a bullet into the woman’s SUV, authorities said.

Lebanese army shoots Israeli soliders, killing one

FILE - In this photo taken on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, Iraqi and Lebanese Shiite fighters from a group called the Hussein Brigade search house to house looking for members of the Sunni-dominated Free Syrian Army in the town of Hatita, in the countryside near Damascus, Syria. A leading Shiite Muslim cleric widely followed by Iraqi militants has issued the first public religious edict permitting Shiites to fight in Syria’s civil war alongside President Bashar Assad’s forces. (AP Photo/Jaber al-Helo, File)

Lebanon's official news agency says a Lebanese army force has opened fire on a group of Israeli soldiers along the two countries' volatile border.

New Jersey settles for $168 million after years of overlooked abuse left 4-year-old boy blind, brain dead

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A New Jersey family was awarded $168 million by a jury that ruled the state should have removed a boy from his abusive father before a horrific beating left him blind and brain dead.

EXCLUSIVE Manhattan judge finds accounting firm stole from the cloud in landmark ruling

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Hey you, get off of my cloud! In a landmark ruling that could impact Internet data rights nationwide, a judge found a Midtown-based accounting firm liable for stealing information from the online storage system known as "the cloud."

EXCLUSIVE Booo-berg! NYC principals revolts against Mayor Mike as de Blasio plans to overhaul evaluations

Mayor Elect Bill de Blasio holds presser at 31 Chambers St., Manhattan, announcing appointment of Lilliam Barrios-Paoli as new Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services.

More than 100 New York City principals are in full-fledged revolt against key Bloomberg administration reforms of the last 12 years.

SEE IT: Car cemented into sidewalk following dispute

Workers trying to resurface a sidewalk in Brazil cemented a vehicle into it after the seller refused to move the vehicle.

A row between road workers in Brazil and a car salesman resulted in a vehicle being cemented to the sidewalk. The dispute happened in the city of Belo Horizonte, reported Metro.

FINAL FAREWELL: Thousands turn up as South Africa holds state funeral for Nelson Mandela in his childhood village

Oprah Winfrey, Britain's Prince Charles and entrepreneur Richard Branson were among thousands of guests at the Mandela family compound to say good-bye to the late anti-apartheid leader.

Lovett: Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice facing criticism over handling case of ex-police commissioner

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Kathleen Rice, a co-chairwoman of Gov. Cuomo’s anti-corruption commission, is under fire from leaders of her own party over her handling of a political scandal.

Washington, D.C. mom gives birth with sperm donor one year after her son was allegedly murdered by his dad

Hera McLeod will never forget her first child, Prince, who she claims was murdered by his father and McLeod's one-time fiancé Joaquin Shadow Rams on Oct. 21, 2012. Prince was a little more than 15 months old.

WHOA, MAMMA! Amber Rose flaunts post-baby body 10 months later

Donohue: Dust from East River tunnel worries transit workers, riders

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Transit workers could be seen with respirators as they went to work, and subway riders expressed concern about the airborne particles coming from the tunnel's work zone.

Boy allegedly punches grandma over refusal to buy toy

An Ohio boy punched his grandmother after she refused to buy him a toy, possibly or possibly not the Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots seen above.

The slugging minor was detained after a witness called the cops. The incident happened in Rose's department store, reports The Smoking Gun.

NFL recap: Brady, Pats fall to Dolphins; Cutler a hit in return

Eli, Giants come up small against Seahawks

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They spent last week insisting that they had everything to play for, that pride and the desire to defend their home turf were enough to matter. And then Sunday came around, and the Giants played exactly like what they are: A squad that's just counting down to the end of 2013.

LIFE GOES ON: South Africans honored to have weddings, births connected to Mandela's death

Death, marriage and the other milestones of life are going on for the ordinary people of Nelson Mandela's home district of Qunu, even as the world prepares for a historic burial of the freedom icon.

LIFE GOES ON: South Africans honored to have weddings, births connected to Mandela's death

Death, marriage and the other milestones of life are going on for the ordinary people of Nelson Mandela's home district of Qunu, even as the world prepares for a historic burial of the freedom icon.

Hamill: Nelson Mandela’s funeral in South Africa unites a diverse and optimistic nation

Blacks and whites; Jews, Muslims and Christians, and babies, teens and the elderly — came to thank a man who dreamed for 27 incarcerated years not of retribution but of unity for a racially divided country.

Construction halted on World Cup stadium after yet another worker dies

In this Dec. 10, 2013 photo, an aerial view of the Arena da Amazonia stadium in Manaus, Brazil. The construction firm building the Arena da Amazonia stadium which will host World Cup games in the jungle city of Manaus says a worker fell to his death Saturday from the stadium's roof structure. The Andrade Gutierrez company says Marcleudo Ferreira fell some 115 feet. (AP Photo/Renata Brito)

Public prosecutors want to halt construction at the World Cup stadium where a man fell 115 feet to his death while working on a roofing structure in the jungle city of Manaus. Prosecutors want the “immediate” interruption of work in all areas where laborers need to be high above the ground.

EXCLUSIVE Safety fouls called during Madison Square Garden revamp construction

Photo of unsafe work conditions at Madison Square Garden. Photos courtesy of the Environmental Control Board.

The Knicks season isn’t the only thing going up in smoke at Madison Square Garden.

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Peyton named SI's 'Sportsman of the Year'

Peyton Manning leads Denver to an 11-3 record and is threatening Tom Brady’s NFL record of 50 touchdowns in a single season. He has 47 with two games to play.

Peyton Manning has led Denver to an 11-3 record this year, his second with the Broncos after missing the 2011 season with Indianapolis because of neck troubles that affected his right triceps.

Isola: Neymar on track for World Cup glory

Barcelona’s Neymar caps incredible five-goal week with a pair of scores in Saturday’s win over Villareal. Getty

The player most likely to be the breakout star of the World Cup next summer is already ahead of schedule. Neymar, the Brazilian forward, scored five times this past week, including both goals in Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday.

AVB is O-U-T at Tottenham

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Tottenham fired manager Andre Villas-Boas on Monday, a day after the club slumped to a second heavy loss in the Premier League in less than a month.

Carroll and Seahawks leave Swamp in Super spirits

Pete Ctriumphantly walks off the field at MetLife Stadium with hopes to return their again in February. 

Pete Carroll admitted his mind wandered a bit Sunday, but to the past, not the future.“Getting ready to come over here this morning, I conjured up some old thoughts of being a kid, watching the Giants and the Skins playing on TV, a little kid watching on black and white,” he said.

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2014 Acura RLX recall announced by Honda, nearly 8,000 sedans affected

Nearly 8,000 2014 Acura RLX models have been recalled due to a suspension bolt issue.

Honda Motor Co said on Monday it is recalling 7,751 Acura RLX sedans in the United States and Canada to replace rear suspension bolts that may not have been properly tightened.

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AMERICAN SIZZLE: Amy Adams calls kiss with J-Law ‘electric’

Bondy: Florida State QB Jameis Winston wins Heisman Trophy — but one question remains unanswered

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Jameis Winston was both the right and wrong choice to embrace the Heisman Trophy, a sight hard to celebrate in any case.

Tea Party candidates launch battle against GOP honchos

Republican honchos, from left, Sen. Mitch McConnell, Rep. John Boehner and Sen. Paul Ryan face uprising.

It’s a civil war. A Tea Party insurgency has escalated into a full-scale battle within the Republican Party that could cost the GOP gains they hope to reap from the sickly start of Obamacare.

Bloomberg’s legacy takes shape as three-term mayor prepares to leave office

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When Michael Bloomberg took the oath as mayor nearly a dozen years ago, he was a political neophyte faced with a city still smoldering from a terrorist attack that crippled its economy, wounded its psyche and left a ragged scar across lower Manhattan.

Prominent chief surgeon in Arizona found dead in house fire

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The chief of surgery of an Arizona hospital halfway between Phoenix and Tucson is among three people found dead in a house fire, hospital officials said Saturday. The fire is currently under investigation.

PETER O'TOOLE DEAD: 'Lawrence of Arabia' star, who earned eight Oscar nominations including one for the 1962 classic, dies at 81

Peter O’Toole, the legendary actor who starred in the classic 1962 film “Lawrence of Arabia,” has died at age 81, his agent said Sunday.

MOVE OVER, MEGYN KELLY: New Mexico teacher disciplined by school after ridiculing a black student dressed as Saint Nick — 'Don't you know Santa Claus is white?'

Students at Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho, N.M., were allowed to dress as Santa, elves or reindeer. When ninth-grader Christopher Rougier arrived wearing a white beard and red Santa cap, the teacher ridiculed him, the boy’s father, Michael Rougier (above) told KOB-TV.

Casino owner willing to accept bitcoin in bid to sell $7.8M Vegas mansion

A twenty-five bitcoin is arranged for a photograph in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, April 25, 2013. The digital currency, which carries the unofficial ticker symbol of BTC, was unveiled in 2009 by an unidentified programmer, or group of programmers, under the name of Satoshi Nakamoto. Supply is capped at 21 million Bitcoins and managed by a software algorithm embedded into the digital currency’s design, rather than a monetary authority such as a central bank. Photographer: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Bloomberg

Jack Sommer said he got the idea to seek bitcoin for his 25,000-square-foot mansion from two of his sons, who’ve been involved in making and trading the currency.

McCain warns Congress will push further sanctions against Iran without progress

“I think that it’s very likely that we could have a sanctions bill that could take effect at the end of six months,” Sen. John McCain said Sunday.

A prominent lawmaker warned Sunday that Congress would push ahead with new sanctions against Iran if further progress isn’t made to curb the isolated nation’s nuclear program.

Teeny–weeny Christmas bikini: Polar Bear Club storms Coney Island

Katie Couric to earn $6M a year as Yahoo global anchor

In this Monday, Nov. 11, 2013 file photo, Katie Couric attends the 23rd Annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards hosted by Glamour Magazine at Carnegie Hall in New York. An ABC News executive who requested anonymity because talks aren't complete said Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 that the veteran news anchor has an opportunity at Yahoo! that is too good to pass up.

ANOTHER DISASTER IN THE PHILIPPINES: Passenger bus plunges 32 feet off an elevated, soaked highway and lands on a van passing below killing 17, injuring 16

MANILA, Philippines — A passenger bus plunged off a wet, elevated highway in suburban Manila and fell onto a van passing below Monday morning, killing at least 17 people and injuring some 16 others, police, hospital and mortuary staff said, revising higher tolls.

Switzerland searching for new national anthem

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Switzerland has begun the search for a new national anthem because no one knows the words to the existing tune. Beginning Jan. 1, a competition will be launched to come up with a new anthem for the alpine country.

Deng hazing death: Neighbor says Baruch frat house is hell-raiser haven

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Jose Baez told the Daily News he’s called the police numerous times to report out-of-control renters at the six-bedroom home in leafy Tunkhannock Township.

Rep. Paul Ryan gently pushes back against conservative groups that blasted his budget

House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) appeared on multiple talk shows Sunday morning to discuss his budget proposal, which passed the House last week and is expected to clear the Senate.

You can’t please everyone -- but if you’re Rep. Paul Ryan, you can try. The Wisconsin Republican Congressman -- who last week helped architect a bipartisan budget agreement that triggered intense backlash from tea party conservatives gently pushed back against his party’s hardline faction Sunday.

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Lupica: No heroes in this breakup between New York Yankees and Robinson Cano

There are no bad guys in the Robinson Cano story, even though you have to say the Yankees’ ex-second baseman showed more effort on playing the 'respect' card than he did about running out ground balls.

Vacchiano: Giants crime is no passion as Coughlin calls Big Blue 'pathetic'

In the moments after the Giants’ second straight embarrassing loss, this time in front of a half-empty MetLife Stadium, Tom Coughlin tried to do what he always does in bad situations. He tried to fall on his sword in his postgame speech to his players, but Antrel Rolle wouldn't let him.

A MOTHER'S HEARTBREAK: Oregon mom's search for long-lost son ends in tragedy as she finds out he was killed in 1988 Lockerbie bombing

A mother at 19, Carol King Eckersley put her newborn son, Kenneth Bissett, up for adoption. This year, she discovered that her son was one of the Syracuse University students killed when Pan Am Flight 103 blew up over Lockerbie, Scotland.

YOUNGEST VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE: One year after Sandy Hook massacre, a child is fatally shot every 3 days

They are among 121 children — ages 8 and under — who have been killed by a gun since the Newtown shooting last Dec. 14.

GROWING UP GRACIE: Former mayors' kids offer Chiara and Dante de Blasio tips on making the most of their new digs

The de Blasio kids already have tackled the first order of business at Gracie Mansion, their new home: Picking their bedrooms. Duncan Wagner, a son of late Mayor Robert Wagner, hopes they chose well.

BEAUTIFUL GESTURE: Daughter documents her parents' fight with cancer after they are both diagnosed with disease

After both of her parents were diagnosed with cancer, Nancy Borowick wanted to show their courage and strength is as clear as black and white.

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SPOLIER ALERT Stewie goes back in time on 'Family Guy'

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'Never take those you love for granted,' creator Seth MacFarlane tweeted after the episode.

'Avatar' sequels to be filmed in New Zealand

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James Cameron says his vision is to create a family epic in the mold of 'The Godfather.'

How Peter O'Toole actor got his style

Peter O'Toole arrives in 2006 at an Academy Awards Nominees luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Actor explained signature style in 2004 Daily News interview.

Kate Moss is new face of Eleven Paris

Kate Moss is the face of the Eleven Paris' Spring-Summer 2014 collection.

The iconic supermodel is the face of the ready-to-wear brand's Spring-Summer 2014 collection.

Did Gollum need more vitamin D?

A giant Gollum creature from the 'Hobbit' movies catches a fish on the ceiling of Wellington Airport on October 31, 2012.

'The Hobbit' villains had vitamin deficiency, scientists suggest.

Audrey Totter, 1940s film noir actress, dead at 95

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The actress' breakthrough came from 1947's 'Lady in the Lake.'

Tom Laughlin, 'Billy Jack' writer, director and star, dead at 82

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Actor rose to fame after self-financing flick about half-white, half Native American martial artist.

'Pippi Longstocking' actress arrested after hit-and-run

Actress Tami Erin was arrested after she allegedly hit three vehicles while driving drunk.

Pippi Longstocking has fallen even further. Tami Erin, the actress who played the fictional children's character on the big screen back in the 1980s, has been arrested for hit-and-run drunk driving.

RECAP SPOILER ALERT! Major character killed on 'Homeland'

Find out details from the shocking season finale.

Harry Styles jets to London for Kendall Jenner, ditches band

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Although Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles have defined their relationship as 'just friends' all signs point to something more serious.

Snooki: I quit drinking after club scare

'My milk was so full of alcohol, I could have used it to start a bonfire,’ she said in a book.

Who dumped whom? Lamar claims he ended it with Khloe

Dumped by Khloe Kardashian? Not so fast. Lamar Odom is claiming that he is the one who ended his four year marriage to Kardashian, according to TMZ.

‘Hobbit’ has precious opening weekend

Martin Freeman stars as Bilbo Baggins in Warner Bros. Pictures' The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” towered over the cinematic competition in its opening weekend.

PHOTOS Paul Walker laid to rest after private funeral

Actor Paul Walker's funeral in Los Angeles.

Friends, fans and family members continue to grieve the loss of Paul Walker.

PHOTOS Peter O'Toole dead at 81

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PHOTOS A look back at Peter O'Toole's career

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He achieved instant stardom as "Lawrence of Arabia" and at the age of 81, actor Peter O'Toole has died. Take a look back at the decades-long career of one of Hollywood's finest film legends.

REVIEW Melody by Soundcast

Melody by Soundcast enters the crowded market of wireless Bluetooth speakers, with this one being better for outdoor events.

Something happened to the Bluetooth speaker this year: it exploded.

REVIEW Samsung S4 Zoom

The Samsung S4 Zoom is the company’s second attempt at a smartphone-camera combination that shows improvement despite a few kinks.

There are smartphone cameras and there are good smartphone cameras. And then there is the Samsung S4 Zoom.

PHOTOS Nelson Mandela funeral

Nelson Mandela funeral in Qunu, South Africa

Family members, celebrities, royalty and leaders were in attendance at the funeral service for the anti-apartheid hero.

Pink Floyd veteran compares Israel to Nazis

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Roger Waters has caused an outcry after comparing Israel to Nazi Germany.

PHOTOS: Sloshed Santas dash through the SantaCon snow

Thousands of revelers in red suits and hats descend upon New York City on a snowy Saturday.

Naya Rivera on wedding plans: 'Happy wife, happy life!’

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Naya Rivera is thinking of her wedding day and knows she'll be the star of the ceremony.

Katie Couric to earn $6 million a year at Yahoo

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How about a part-time job making $6 million a year? Yahoo! Kate Couric will make a $6 million annual salary in her new gig as "Global Anchor" for Yahoo, a staggering pay cut compared to her company's current $20 million-a-year contract with ABC, a news report said Sunday.

Lindsay Lohan writing tell-all autobiography

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Lindsay Lohan is reportedly set to spill the beans and tell all in a book.

Brandi Glanville axed from gig after racist remark

Brandi Glanville's thoughtless remark to a co-star has cost her some serious cash. According to Radar Online, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa, Fla., announced that it had dropped Glanville from a party-hosting gig in the wake of a racist remark she made to fellow "Real housewives of Beverly Hills" co-star Joyce Giraud.

‘Teen Mom 2’ star Jenelle Evans arrested for disturbing the peace

'Teen Mom 2' star Jenelle Evans was arrested in South Carolina on charges of breaching the peace. Evans, 21, was arrested and booked into the J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Myrtle Beach at 5.0pm on Saturday after a reported argument with her boyfriend, Nathan Griffin. The arrest comes just weeks after Evans announced she was pregnant again.

Jail records show 21-year-old was booked into the Horry County jail just after 5 p.m. Saturday.

KISS guitarist Ace Frehley’s house damaged in fire

A suburban New York house owned by former KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley has gone up in flames. The Journal News reports that firefighters were called to the stone house in the town of Yorktown Heights late Saturday morning. The home was heavily damaged, with flames burning through the roof.

'Interstellar' teaser trailer drops

Christopher Nolan's next film about a group of explorers that make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel, starring Matthew McConaughey and Jessica Chastain.

Fans of "The Dark Knight" and "Inception" take note: A new Christopher Nolan movie is on the horizon. The first teaser for the director's new project "Interstellar" has hit the internet, but it isn't giving out any answers to the project.

PHOTOS Holiday gift guide 2013: Gifts that give back

Holiday gifts that give back.

'Tis the season for giving! Not only will these gifts make your loved ones smile, a percentage of proceeds goes back to charity. Money well spent!

NYE fun is easy to find in NYC

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Outside of Times Square, there's plenty of New Year’s Eve events in the five boroughs to liven up the night.

Will Ferrell recalls 'Anchorman's' modest start

Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy in ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES to be released by Paramount Pictures.

Working with Will Ferrell is enough to attract a plethora of A-Listers to make cameos in the sequel.

Mayor pens thank you notes to Big Soda, Jay Z on 'Jimmy Fallon'

Mayor Michael Bloomberg joined Jimmy Fallon on Friday&#39;s episode for the Late Night host's weekly thank you note segment.

Rev your engines! Choppers hit Big Apple for motorcycle show — PHOTOS

Rev your engines! The choppers were on display at the 2013 Progressive International Motorcycle Show in New York City.

Joanna Krupa proves again that she's the hottest 'Housewife'

We think it's pretty safe to say Joanna Krupa will go down in history as one of the hottest "Housewives" of all time. Don't believe us? Check out her sexiest moments ...

Khloe already moving on from Lamar with Matt Kemp: report

Has Khloe Kardashian already found a new man? On the same day after the 29-year-old reality starlet officially began divorce proceedings with estranged husband Lamar Odom, Kardashian was photographed heading to the gym with baseball star Matt Kemp.

Ward off winter's chill with a hot toddy

Coming down with a cold? Take two hot toddies — and you might not have to call anyone in the morning.

Paul Walker laid to rest by friends, family

(FILES)American actor Paul Walker presents a creation by Colcci during the 2013 Summer collections of the Sao Paulo Fashion Week in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on March 21, 2013. Fans and fellow actors on December 1, 2013 mourned the death of Paul Walker, best known as undercover agent Brian O'Connor in the "Fast and Furious" action movies, in a fiery car crash in California. Walker was killed when the red Porsche sports car he was traveling in slammed into a tree and caught fire around 3:30 pm (2330 GMT) on NOvember 30, 2013 in the town of Santa Clarita, in Los Angeles county, local media reported. Walker, 40, appeared in all but one of the six movies in the popular franchise, and was a leading protagonist along with Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez. AFP PHOTO / Yasuyoshi CHIBA / FILESYASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images

Family and friends of the "Fast & Furious" actor gathered for a private, 45-minute burial in Los Angeles.

'Her' and the love of all things computer-related

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'Her' stars Joaquin Phoenix as a divorcee falling in love with his computer, voiced by Scarlett Johansson.

SantaCon is on! Drunken St. Nicks, Mrs Clauses swarm NYC

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Thousands of drunken Christmassy characters dutifully earned their places on the "naughty" list.

PHOTOS Miley, other stars rock Jingle Ball

Singer Miley Cyrus performs at Z100’s Jingle Ball 2013, presented by Aéropostale, at Madison Square Garden on Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 in New York.

Miley, Macklemore and Ariana Grande performed at Madison Square Garden.

PHOTOS Beauty on two wheels

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See all the choppers on display at the 2013 Progressive International Motorcycle Show in NYC.

PHOTOS Christmas decorations around the world

If this doesn't get you into the holiday spirit, we don't know what will.

Beyoncé clamped top-secret rules on her new release

Staffers at the highest levels of Columbia Records were kept in the dark about Beyoncé’s new album until Thursday night, when they found out along with the rest of the world their top client had secretly been recording music and making unbelievable videos in anticipation of the stealthy release Thursday.

Priestly calendar features holy hotties

Photographer Piero Pazzi swears that his calendar is meant to help tourists become “better informed about the Vatican.”

Venice-based photographer Piero Pazzi selects 12 Catholic priests every year to be featured in his Calendario Romano (Roman Calendar).

Whiz kid genius is only 4 years old and has same IQ as Einstein

Sherwyn Sarabi is a genius child and recently got a 160 score (which is maximum marks) on an IQ test.

Sherwyn Sarabi has tested off the scale for intelligence—scoring an IQ of 160—the highest mark on the test. It's the same score that experts believe scientist Einstein had.

Bruce Jenner nixes plastic surgery after media leak: report

The former Kardashian patriarch, 64, reportedly canceled plans for a procedure to flatten his Adam's apple after news of the operation got out to the press.

TV quiz show host McGarry dies

WASHINGTON, D. C., MAY 14, 2011. 'It's Academic' host Mac McGarry, left, looks at one of the questions before reading it to the contestants question during of the final shows of the season, including the Superbowl show featuring the best teams of the year. The show is the longest running quiz show on television; this year is its 50th anniversary. The show started in 1961 and Mac McGarry has hosted it since the beginning.It's Academic is an academic quiz competition for high school students, which airs on two NBC affiliates in Washington, D.C. (WRC-TV) and Central Virginia (WVIR). CBS's affiliate Baltimore, Maryland (WJZ-TV) also airs the show. The show has been on the air since 1961 (Photo by ASTRID RIECKEN For The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Mac McGarry, who hosted “It’s Academic” for decades, has died. He was 87.

Blue Angels jets treat NYers to flight demonstration

What in the World was that? Oh, just your everyday hotshot pilots!

PHOTOS Child 'criminals' of 1870s England

The Tyne and Wear Archives & Museums has a collection of children's mug shots from Newcastle, England in their Criminals of 1871-1873 collection.

Diaz-zling! Cameron stuns without makeup

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. So how do Hollywood's hottest stars stack up without their camera-ready paint jobs?

PHOTOS Progressive Int. Motorcycle Show hits NYC

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Rev your engines! The choppers were on display at the 2013 Progressive International Motorcycle Show in New York City.

PHOTOS Arapahoe High School shooting leaves one dead, 2 injured

Shooting at Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colo.

An armed student opened fire at Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colo.

SEE IT Where was the most Instagrammed place in 2013?

The Siam Paragon, where the most Instagram photos were taken this year.

This destination has caught the fancy of smartphone shutterbugs.

CONFIDENTI@L Beyoncé clamped top-secret rules on her new release

A screen grab from Beyoncé’s new video on Instagram for upcoming album ‘Beyonce.’

Staffers at the highest levels of Columbia Records were kept in the dark until Thursday night.

TV REVIEW ‘Ultimate Survival Alaska’

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There's scenery to die for as teams compete in a rugged northern wonderland on National Geographic series.

Vergara flaunts ring bling despite talk of engagement woes

"Modern Family" star is letting her bling speak louder than her words.

VIDEO Beyoncé releases surprise self-titled 'visual' album

Surprise! Friday the 13th is proving to be a lucky day for Beyoncé fans.

Beyoncé new album draws praise from fellow pop stars

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Only Beyoncé can get other pop stars to "bow down."

Beyonce's album release surpasses 'Sharknado' in social media buzz

Screen grabs taken from Beyonce's new video on Instagram advertising her surprise album, named "Beyonce," released at midnight on Friday the 13th, December 2013.

Her fans generated more than 1.2 million tweets in just 12 hours.

MOVIE REVIEW Five stars for 'American Hustle'

There’s a great fever-dream quality to David O. Russell’s “American Hustle” that instantly reels you in.

'Glee' star Nolan Funk strips for Versace

The Italian haute couture house has chosen the Canadian actor for its menswear collection.

PHOTOS Uma Thurman's daughter, Maya, takes after mom

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Bee Shaffer (L) and Maya Thurman-Hawke attend MAC Cosmetic's John Demsey and Zac Posen's dinner to celebrate his Pre- Fall Collection at Mr Chow on December 11, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for MAC Cosmetics)

When it comes to good genetics, these kids have hit the jackpot.

MOVIE REVIEW 'Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas'

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Sometimes characters become so much like old relatives that their edge is gone.

PHOTOS Kardashian family drama through the years

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Keep up with the Kardashians and their family feuds.

'Naked Gun' reboot starring Ed Helms in the works: report

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The cows have come home to roost again. Paramount is rebooting “The Naked Gun” comedy franchise, with Ed Helms deputized to play the part of the bumbling police detective made famous by the late Leslie Nielson, Variety reported.

Zach Braff poses with new godson Rocco Faison

Me and my god son. Made with @donald_faison's sperm:

Zach Braff can add babysitter to resume. The former "Scrubs" star posed for a photo with his new godson, four-month-old Rocco Faison.

Bruno Mars named Billboard Artist of the Year for 2013

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Billboard announced Friday that the Bruno Mars is the year’s top overall artist.

Tom's ex-publicist told him to 'cool it' with Scientology

Hollywood publicist Pat Kingsley opened up about why she was fired by Tom Cruise in 2004.

Sony announces Spider-Man brain-trust to expand franchise

Columbia Pictures announced Thursday that they have created a Spider-Man braintrust to create spinoff movies for the franchise - including Venom, a villain played by Topher Grace in 2007’s ‘Spider-Man 3.’

Spider-Man landed a new batch of amazing friends. Sony confirmed that its expanding Spider-Man cinematic universe.

Lizzy's 'True Blood' sex secret: 'Chugging vodka naked'

The "Masters of Sex" actress wasn't always a sexual aficionada in her on-screen career.

Bruce Jenner to have Adam's apple flattened

The Olympic gold medalist met with a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Thursday.

EXCLUSIVE Lauer Claus: Matt picks up lofty bill for 'Today' holiday bash

Lauer picked up the tab for the entire party, a source tells Confidenti@l.

pics Kardashian family drama through the years

CENTURY CITY, CA - MAY 18: NBA player Lamar Odom and TV personality Khloe Kardashian arrive at the 19th Annual Race to Erase MS held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on May 18, 2012 in Century City, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Race to Erase MS)

It seems even when the cameras stop rolling, the drama continues for the Kardashians. The royal family of reality TV has built a multi-million dollar empire around their candid and drama fueled reality TV series, but the drama doesn't stop there. Keep up with the Kardashians and their family feuds ...

pics Riots erupt in Bangladesh following execution of Islamist leader

A Bangladeshi man cries after his vehicle was set on fire by Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami activists following the execution of their party leader Abdul Quader Mollah in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Friday, Dec. 13, 2013. The execution of the opposition leader in Bangladesh sparked violent protests Friday as activists torched homes and businesses belonging to government supporters, leaving at least three people dead, in a fresh wave of bloodshed ahead of elections next month.

The execution of Islamist opposition leader Abdul Quader Mollah sparked violent riots in Bangladesh as activists destroyed homes and torched vehicles less than a month before elections are set to take place ...

pics 'August: Osage County' premiere

Actress Julia Roberts attends the "August: Osage County" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, in New York.

Lots of beautiful dresses were on show for the premiere of "August: Osage County" in New York City.

PICS Thousands line up to pay final respects to Mandela as he lies in state

Thousands pay their respects to the late South African President.

PHOTOS Glamorous Fergie cuddles up with newborn son Axl

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Celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts the next.

'Hours' director Eric Heisserer pens Paul Walker tribute

AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 10: Actor Paul Walker and writer/director Eric Heisserer speak onstage at the "Hours" Q&A during the 2013 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Topfer Theatre at ZACH on March 10, 2013 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Waytao Shing/Getty Images for SXSW)

Paul Walker's recent death in a car accident inspired a flood of tributes from friends and fans, including a recent photo essay by "Hours" director Eric Heisserer.

PHOTOS Fitness guru Jennifer Nicole Lee works up a sweat

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The stars sure know how to work up a sweat ...

Matlin 'appalled' by 'fake' Mandela sign language interpreter

Actress and noted advocate for the hearing impaired Marlee Matlin (l.) slammed the fraudulent sign language interpretation done by Thamsanqa Jantjie (r.) during the Nelson Mandela memorial service earlier this week.

Oscar winner Marlee Matlin to the list of deaf men and women "appalled" by the fraud committed by the sign language interpreter who worked the Nelson Mandela memorial this place.

Beyoncé new album draws praise from fellow pop stars

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Only Beyoncé can get other pop stars to "bow down." As the overnight release of her new self-titled album became the buzz of Friday morning, among the social media stir were several of the "Grown Woman" singer's fellow celebrities.

PHOTOS Newly single Courtney Stodden unveils brunette look

Courtney Stodden dyes hair brown.

Who says blonds have more fun?

THEATER REVIEW 'The Night Alive'

Ciaran Hinds (l.) and Michael McElhatton in ‘The Night Alive’

Conor McPherson’s moody new drama focuses on two down-and-out Dubliners who meet by chance.

Queens of the Stone Age will rule Barclays

Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age performs during Budweiser's Made In America Music Festival at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Band stands as one of just four young (ish) hard guitar bands that can top the charts and sell out arenas.

World's largest champagne bottle to be opened

French champagne house Armand de Brignac has released the world's largest bottle of blushing bubbly, a Midas vessel that holds 30 liters.

The huge bottle of rosé bubbly holds the equivalent of 40 regular 750 ml bottles.

Oprah reveals why she never had kids

Oprah Winfrey may be the mother of all things media, but she doesn't want to be anyone's mom.

Hoops player gives fan the shirt off his back

Zach Randolph gives a special needs fan his warm up jersey. 

Zack Randolph provided one lucky fan with a memorable moment Wednesday night.

‘Pretty Little Liars’ star rips new poster

Ashley Benson shot back at a poster for her show ‘Pretty Little Liars’ as she felt it had ‘way too much Photoshop.’

Ashley Benson took to Instagram to voice her dismay over a poster for the show’s upcoming season.

PHOTOS Inside Air Force One

President Obama on Air Force One.

The Obamas are joined by the Bushes and Hillary Clinton for the 15-hour flight to South Africa.

Hollywood reacts to Golden Globes nods

Bruce Dern and June Squibb(c.) were both nominated for ‘Nebraska’

When “Rush” director Ron Howard found out the film was nominated, it put the wind back in his sails.

PHOTOS Gift ideas for her

Holiday gifts for her.

One look, and you know she's gotta have it. We've rounded up our top holiday picks for her.

Naked pics of Carla Bruni used to plant email virus

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The virus is affecting dozens of horny diplomats from around the world.

PHOTOS Hottest toys for kids

Best holiday gifts for kids.

From classic toys to sleek gadgets, we've rounded up the best kid-friendly presents.

Fonda's lapse in giving

Actress Jane Fonda arrives at the Make Equality Reality Gala at the Montage Beverly Hills on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP)

Her foundation has not made a charitable contribution between 2006-2011, newly-revealed documents say.

There's something about Walker Tower!

Cameron Diaz drops $9 million for luxe 3-bedroom NYC pad that's also attracted Blake Lively, Ryan Seacrest.

PHOTOS Gift ideas for him

Gift guide for him.

This year, be sure to get all the men in your life a gift they can't resist.

PHOTOS Vanessa Hudgens plays bikini babe

"High School Musical" star is among many who enjoy flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies.

Barker returns to 'The Price Is Right'

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Biggest applause on "The Price Is Right" Thursday was for the oldest model in the house: Bob Barker.

PHOTOS Kim K is a golden girl

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - DECEMBER 11: TV personality Kim Kardashian arrives at The Hollywood Reporter's 22nd Annual Women In Entertainment Breakfast at Beverly Hills Hotel on December 11, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Reality star dressed head-to-toe in a blinding yellow coat and matching silk dress.

Maya's ode to Mandela

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Maya Angelou has penned a tribute to the iconic South African leader, titled "His Day Is Done."

Sarandon: I was high at 'almost all' awards

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Some may not peg Oscar winner as a pot head, but she's confessed to toking up before most award shows.

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Syndication Caption: Carl McCoid, 40, of Bridlington, a Miley Cyrus super-fan who has 22 tattoos dedicated to the pop star.

Unfortunately, the stars (and the occasional overly zealous fan) voluntarily brand themselves with some hilariously bad ink. Take a look for yourself.

Stars caught without makeup

Jessica Simson tweets makeup-free photo: "Aquaphore from the diaper bag...And a filter ;) Date night!"

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.

Holiday gift guide 2013: Stocking stuffers

Stocking stuffer gift guide for the holidays.

When it comes to holiday gift giving, bigger isn't always better. These stocking stuffers will absolutely delight ...

In memoriam: Stars we've lost in 2013

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The Daily News remembers the famous figures we've lost in 2013 ...

2013 Progressive International Motorcycle Show

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Rev your engines! The choppers were on display at the 2013 Progressive International Motorcycle Show in New York City.

Kardashian family drama through the years

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It seems even when the cameras stop rolling, the drama continues for the Kardashians. The royal family of reality TV has built a multi-million dollar empire around their candid and drama fueled reality TV series, but the drama doesn't stop there. Keep up with the Kardashians and their family feuds ...

Joanna Krupa's hottest moments

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We think it's pretty safe to say Joanna Krupa will go down in history as one of the hottest "Housewives" of all time. Don't believe us? Check out her sexiest moments ...

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of December 9

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: TV personality Jenny McCarthy (C) poses with firefighters at the The 2013 Daily News Readers Care To Feed the Hungry Canned Food Drive Hosted By City Harvest at Battalion 8 on December 12, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

See what all the stars were up to this week ...

Celebrity kids who look just like their famous parents

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Bee Shaffer (L) and Maya Thurman-Hawke attend MAC Cosmetic's John Demsey and Zac Posen's dinner to celebrate his Pre- Fall Collection at Mr Chow on December 11, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for MAC Cosmetics)

When it comes to good genetics, these kids have hit the jackpot. Check out which celebrity children have grown up to look just like their famous relatives ...

Beyonce's Mrs. Carter World Tour: Her hottest moments

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Check out the racy ensembles Beyonce has donned while taking the stage for her Mrs. Carter World Tour.

Courtney Stodden trades platinum blond locks for brown hairdo

Courtney Stodden dyes hair brown.

Who says blonds have more fun? It seems Courtney Stodden has washed 53-year-old ex-husband Doug Hutchison right out of her hair -- losing her Barbie girl image for a new brunette 'do. The 19-year-old bombshell showed off her new look at Ralph’s supermarket in Los Angeles on Dec. 11, 2013.

Cutest kids in Hollywood

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In Hollywood, it seems celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts and mohawks the next.

Celebrity fit club: How the stars stay in shape

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The stars sure know how to work up a sweat ... and somehow manage to still look perfect doing it. See how they keep those picture-perfect physiques ...

The 19 coolest (and craziest!) car gifts this holiday season

With notes of leather, wood and orris butter, this limited-edition Bentley scent comes in a crystal flacon based on the British automaker's “Flying B” logo. With a price of $4,800 dollars, however, smelling like a Bentley is a pricy proposition.

Some awesome, some silly, and some literally for the car fan who has absolutely everything; our gift list will inspire you to pick the best present for that special car guy (or gal) in your life this holiday season.

Celebrity beach bodies 2013

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These stars love flaunting their picture-perfect beach bodies almost as much as they love getting all dressed up for the red carpet ...

Golden Globe nominations 2014

Golden Globe nominations.

"12 Years a Slave" and "American Hustle" led the pack at this year's Golden Globe nominations. See what else is up for an award ...

Celebrities over 40

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These stars make 40 (and even 60!) look like the new 20. Check out who's been drinking from Hollywood's fountain of youth.

Holiday gift guide 2013: Gift ideas for her

Holiday gifts for her.

One look, and you know she's gotta have it. We've rounded up our top holiday picks for her ...

2013 Hollywood Reporter Annual Women in Entertainment breakfast

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It seems being the golden girl of reality TV has gone to Kim Kardashian's head. The reality star was dressed head-to-toe in a blinding yellow coat and matching silk dress at the 2013 Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment breakfast on Dec. 11, 2013. Check out all the stars who glammed up for the annual event.

Holiday gift guide 2013: Hottest toys for kids

Best holiday gifts for kids.

From classic toys to sleek gadgets, we've rounded up the best kid-friendly presents sure to delight come Christmas morning ...

Stars who wear sheer clothing

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Jada Pinkett Smith is seen on December 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage)

There's taking a fashion risk, and then there's walking outside in outfits that are completely see-through. With the paparazzi ready to snap their every move, you would think that celebrities would be smart enough to cover up before walking out in sheer clothing for fear of ... overexposure. Or is that the point? See who's playing a fashionable game of peek-a-boo and who is making a huge fashion mistake.

Craziest selfies of all time

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Kim Kardashian does it. The Pope does it. You've probably done it too. The word "selfie" has officially been declared Word of the Year by Oxford Dictionaries and we're celebrating the only way we know how -- by rounding up the craziest (and most controversial) selfies of all time.

Danica Patrick: Las Vegas Showgirl

Danica Patrick, center, performs on stage at the American Country Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on Tuesday.

NASCAR driver Danica Patrick trades the racing suit for sequins, feathers and not much else as she performs a routine at the American Country Awards.

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show through the years

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show through the years.

Supermodels come and go, but the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is forever. Take a look at all the scantily-clad beauties who have stomped the catwalk through the years ...

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2013

Model Adriana Lima walks the runway at the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Lexington Avenue Armory on November 13, 2013 in New York City.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show aired on Dec. 10, 2013, but you can relive all the ultra-glam action from the lingerie spectacular right here ...

American Country Awards 2013

Kellie Pickler poses backstage at the American Country Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nev.

LeAnn Rimes, Danica Patrick and Sheryl Crow all put on a show at the American Country Awards in Las Vegas on Dec. 10, 2013.

Reality TV's sexiest beach bodies

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Reality TV is the ultimate guilty pleasure ... that is, except for ogling celebrity beach bods. Thus, we bring the two together for your viewing pleasure ...

Sexy celeb vacation Twitter photos

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Since celebrities have no problem oversharing their luxurious lives on Twitter, you can live vicariously through them -- even when they're on vacation.

Bieber Fever: Justin Bieber through the years

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The hair. The voice. The swooning legion of teenage fans. Of course, we could only be talking about singing sensation Justin Bieber. See his transformation from squeaky-clean star to wild child ...

'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' European premiere

Canadian actress Evangeline Lilly arrives for the European Premiere of the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Dec. 9, 2013.

Evangeline Lilly, Orlando Bloom and Peter Jackson were among the red carpet arrivals at the European premiere of 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' at Cinestar in Berlin, Germany on Dec. 9, 2013.

Celebrities going braless

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

Stars on set

Things are certainly heating up on the set of "50 Shades of Grey" -- Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan kissed for the very first time while shooting scenes for the highly anticipated erotic drama on Dec. 8, 2013. After a week of shooting in Vancouver, Canada

The cameras are always rolling in Hollywood! When the stars aren't on the red carpet, you'll more than likely find them on set filming their next great blockbuster. Check out these famous actors and actresses in action ...

Sexiest magazine shoots

Miranda Kerr reveals ALL in her latest interview with Harper’s Bazaar Australia, and not just about her amicable split with husband Orlando Bloom. The supermodel went topless in a cleavage-bearing suit jacket on the Jan/Feb 2014 issue -- something tells us it won’t be long before this bombshell steals another man's heart.

Been naughty? These stars have! Check out the celebs who let out their inner bad girls in some seriously sexy photo shoots

Abs-olutely hot! Stomachs of the stars

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

Miley Cyrus' most attention-seeking moments

Miley Cyrus has ditched her edgy shaved-sides mohawk for a more conservative bob haircut at the KROQ Acoustic Christmas in Los Angeles on Dec. 7, 2013. Mowhark Miley has twerked her way from one controversy to the next, but may be new hair means new Miley?

Miley Cyrus complains about the paparazzi, and yet with each passing day, she's spotted out and about flaunting her body in outfits that just scream "look at me!" From short shorts to see-through tops to the debut of her radically shorn 'do, take a look at the singer/actress' most attention-grabbing moments.

Hollywood hair chameleons

MIAMI BEACH, FL - DECEMBER 05: Actress Pamela Anderson poses in front of works by Yayoi Kusama at David Zwirner Gallery booth at Art Basel Miami Beach 2013 at the Miami Beach Convention Center on December 5, 2013 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mireya Acierto/Getty Images)

Some are hitting the (dye) bottle, others are chopping it off. It's hard to keep up in Hollywood, where stars seem to sport a different hairstyle every day of the week. From tiny trims to full blown hair transformations, check out the range of looks for these celebrity hair chameleons ...

The women of Simon Cowell

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Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman are expecting a baby. They look elated while leaving a steakhouse in Los Angeles.

Holiday outfits that sparkle

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It's your time to shine with these glittering looks, perfect for the holidays.

Celebrities wearing one-piece swimsuits

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Who says you need to don an itty bitty two-piece to look and feel sexy on the beach? See which stars are ditching their bikinis for more classic one-piece swimsuits -- and look hot doing it.

Jessica Hart heats up Miami with sizzling bikini photo shoot

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The Australian stunner made waves as she posed for photographers on the shore in one sexy beach look after another.

Celebrity photos of the week: Week of December 2

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See what all the stars were up to this week ...

Kate Middleton's top style moments

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leave Kensington Palace for the diplomatic reception at Buckingham Palace.

There's no doubt about it -- Kate Middleton is the reigning queen of style when it comes to all things glamorous, elegant and effortlessly chic. See the style icon's best moments ...

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

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Sports

Crabtree throws fit - and football - takes penalty

Michal Crabtree catches five passes for 45 yards and a touchdown.

Maybe Michael Crabtree just wants to play quarterback. The 49ers wide receiver expressed his frustration in a bone-headed manner after Colin Kaepernick overthrew him early in the fourth quarter.

Construction halted on WC stadium after worker death

In this Dec. 10, 2013 photo, an aerial view of the Arena da Amazonia stadium in Manaus, Brazil. The construction firm building the Arena da Amazonia stadium which will host World Cup games in the jungle city of Manaus says a worker fell to his death Saturday from the stadium's roof structure. The Andrade Gutierrez company says Marcleudo Ferreira fell some 115 feet. (AP Photo/Renata Brito)

Public prosecutors want to halt construction at the World Cup stadium where a man fell 115 feet to his death while working on a roofing structure in the jungle city of Manaus. Prosecutors want the “immediate” interruption of work in all areas where laborers need to be high above the ground.

Sea you later? Wilson and Seahawks enter MetLife with return trip in sight

Russell Wilson, now in his second season as Seahawks quarterback, relishes the spring days when he sits in the seats or a suite at Safeco Field in the offseason.

Wel-done: Danny leads Man U. past Aston Villa

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Danny Welbeck’s double steered Manchester United to a 3-0 victory at Aston Villa on Sunday to halt a four-game winless run in the Premier League.

End Zone: Relatives, friends of slain Odin Lloyd share their grief

Ursula Ward is helped by family and friends after the funeral service for her slain son Odin Lloyd. Lloyd was allegedly shot to death by former Patriots player Aaron Hernandez on June 17.

Ursula Ward, mother to a murdered son, aunt to a slain niece, walked slowly onto the red rubber running track that circles Jack Crump Memorial Field in Roxbury, a rough-and-tumble neighborhood two blocks from Boston Police Headquarters.

Myers: Super no-grill policy is no frills for fans

While Super Bowl ticket-holders can spend $150 on one of the 13,000 parking spaces available at MetLife Stadium on Feb. 2, they won’t be able to participate in the long-revered pastime of grilling their food (inset) in the lot prior to kickoff. Photos by Andrew Theodorakis & Corey Sipkin/Daily News

Scott Podell has a steak sandwich in one hand and a bottle of his favorite beverage in the other as he cooks up tailgating delicacies on the charcoal grill, and watches his kids throw around a football in the parking lot at MetLife Stadium before a Jets game.

Leonard: As GM, Neil Smith would bring credibility to Flames, Sabres

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The Calgary Flames fired general manager Jay Feaster this past week (yes, NHL teams do fire GMs), and president of hockey operations Brian Burke — the same man who wrote a guest column in USA Today this fall defending the practice of fighting in hockey — is empowered to hire Feaster’s replacement.

NFL Week 15 Bettor's Guide: Seahawks set to smoke Giants

From the best NFL games to bet this weekend, to the ones you should steer clear of, check out Hank Gola's guide to get you through the weekend a winner. Then check out how the rest of our crew of pigskin experts see this weekend's action as they pick against the spread.

NBA power rankings: Blazers a perfect 8-0 vs. lowly East

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, backs in on New York Knicks forward Kenyon Martin during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Nov. 25, 2013.(AP Photo/Don Ryan)

Fresh off their strong home performances and wins over Indiana, Oklahoma City and Houston, the Portland Trail Blazers come east now to take on three teams, none of whom will ever be confused with the Heat or Pacers.

Man City thrashes Arsenal 6-3 in wild Premier League shootout

Manchester City's Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho (2R) celebrates with team mates after scoring during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northwest England, on December 14, 2013. Manchester City won 6-3. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATES

Manchester City produced another fearsome attacking display to overpower Arsenal 6-3 in a wild Premier League shootout on Saturday, leaving the leaders in range of the chasing pack in the title race.

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