Thursday, August 8, 2013

AMERICAS NEWS

MEET BIEB'S BOTTLE BABES: Justin Bieber brought home two beauties after Hamptons nightclub brawl, sources tell Confidenti@l These are the two sexy cocktail waitresses who partied with Justin Bieber at a Hamptons pad after landing in the center of a wild nightclub brawl involving the singer’s bodyguards. read full story » HATE'S AT THE PLATE: The Daily News offers $10,000 reward for info leading to arrest of racist scum who defaced Jackie Robinson statue with slurs and swastikas in NYC A despicable act of vandalism sparked a chorus of outrage Wednesday after swastikas and racist slurs were found scrawled on the iconic Jackie Robinson statue outside the Brooklyn Cyclones stadium. Lupica: The senseless, hateful defacing of Jackie Robinson statue is a crime against all of us 4/10/47 Brooklyn Dodgers - Jackie Robinson after it was announced by the Brooklyn Dodgers that they had purchased his contract A bum — or bums — scrawled hateful messages on the base of the Jackie Robinson statue outside MCU Park in Coney Island. It is an attack that hits close to home and is not just against Robinson's 91-year-old widow or his daughter — but against us all. 'We feel that this officer is getting away with murder': Grand jury will not re-indict cop who shot Bronx teen Ramarley Graham POOL A grand jury has decided not to re-indict the police officer who fatally shot Bronx 18-year-old teen Ramarley Graham in his own home, the slain teen’s family said late Wednesday. Brazilian madam and at least four hookers busted in NYC undercover sex sting: cops MR A Brazilian madam and at least four of her hookers were busted in a Midtown East undercover sting — allegedly trying to sell trysts for $140 to $280 a pop, authorities said. Anthony Weiner tells GOP rival George McDonald: Man up, 'Gramps,' I get called worse things every day NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi “I’ve got a thick skin. I know if you want to be mayor you’ve got to be able to deal with these types of things. I deal with it just about every single day,” said the embattled mayoral candidate. Review: 'Elysium' a predictable sci-fi CLEAN SWEEP: NYPD to stop archiving names, addresses of stop-and-frisk targets and delete entries from database NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi In a settlement with the New York Civil Liberties Union, the NYPD has agreed to remove all names and addresses from its stop and frisk database within the next 90 days. EXCLUSIVE TIME FOR PAYBACK: City contractor that cheated workers out of $600,000 agrees to pay back wages New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman speaks during Law Day at the Court of Appeals on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll) Masonry Services Inc. paid workers on a taxpayer-funded affordable-housing project in Brooklyn as little as $8 an hour even though it was legally required to pay more than $53 an hour. KEEPING MUM: Yankees' Alex Rodriguez opts to skip apology to teammates for Biogenesis madness NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Nelson Cruz stood in front of his Rangers teammates on Monday to apologize for his role in the Biogenesis scandal, actions that led to him being suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball. At least FOUR staffers at TV station saw prank pilot names in Asiana crash before broadcast, shocking report claims Names like Captain Sum Ting Wong, Wi Tu Lo and Ho Lee Fuk were passed along to several KTVU staffers — including the station's managing editor — before the they were read aloud on the air. DOPE IN THE JAM: 'Lady Marmalade' wants jury to believe she knew nothing about 5 kilos of cocaine — worth $150,000 — stuffed in inside the strawberry preserves she bought from Peru A 62-year-old “Lady Marmalade” pushing her illicit haul through Kennedy Airport wants a Brooklyn jury to believe she had no clue 5 kilos of cocaine was inside pouches of strawberry fruit preserves she picked up in Peru. Mercedes Gamarra De Lopez was stopped for a routine inspection by Customs and Border Protection officers on April 28, 2011, after she exited a LAN Airlines flight from Lima. 'I was a serious stammerer... I grew up as a loner': Would-be Federal Reserve bomber details his long road to radicalization in bizarre letter to judge ahead of sentencing The lame terrorist-wannabe shared his painful detail his life as a loser — from his underachieving days in college and inability to find work, to the unrequited love that drove him to try jihad in October of last year. Ex-GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum bashes liberals for 'making it uncomfortable to shower' at a YMCA "Santorum: Liberals ‘make it uncomfortable’ to shower at the YMCA" The former Republican presidential candidate has taken his fight against the left to the locker room in a bizarre speech to a Texas conservative Christian group. Dallas stripper, teenage son face attempted murder charges in death of her ex-boyfriend Vicky Renee Miller Dallas stripper Vicky Renee Miller is on trial, facing charges she tried to kill her ex-boyfriend with the help of her teenage son and his friend. Kentucky youth sports coach sexually abused SIX boys: court documents Michael Schweitzer, a youth sports coach, was  charged with sexually assaulting 6 boys. A northern Kentucky youth sports coach has been charged with sexually abusing six boys, including slipping a sleeping pill to one before molesting him, according to an indictment released Tuesday. They have kids for TWO hockey teams! Michigan couple hopes for girl, gets 12th boy The Schwandt boys with parents Jay and Kateri. The newest family member is the little guy in the orange hat and white blanket. And baby makes 12. All of them boys. A couple in Michigan have welcomed their 12th son into the world, and they’re delighted — even though they’d hoped for a girl. Father of pregnant New York woman killed by tree wants to take body home to China for burial NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Beside himself with grief, the dad of Yingyi Li-Dikov, who was killed by a falling tree over the weekend, said Wednesday he wants to bring daughter’s body back home to China. Dallas woman distracted by FACEBOOK while 3-year-old girl in her care drowns, police say Kariasa Thomas, 36, was charged with reckless injury to a child after her best friend’s toddler drowned while in her care. A 3-year-old girl drowned a few feet from the Dallas woman who was supposed to watch her - while she allegedly browsed Facebook. ‘Too much hate and too many trolls’: Retired Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones quits Twitter after spat with Washington Nationals Atlanta Braves batter Chipper Jones acknowledges the crowd at his final at bat as a player in the ninth inning of their MLB National League Wild Card playoff baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Atlanta, Georgia October 5, 2012. REUTERS/Tami Chappell (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL) Recently retired Braves star Chipper Jones has decided to quit Twitter. He will be missed. "No more twitter for me. Said I'd do it for one year and the time is up." CONFIDENTI@L: Cowell's ex-pal ready for public divorce after baby-mama mess NYC mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn campaigns with women's rights activist Sandra Fluke NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi "Having Chris as the next mayor is going to send such a strong message to girls and women,” said Fluke, standing in front of a crisis pregnancy center in Manhattan. NY nurse indicted for alleged beating of disabled patient caught on tape  Lennox Seymour has been indicted for allegedly punching a 55-year-old disabled resident in the neck and knocking him to the ground in the facility dining room. A Bronx nurse was charged Wednesday for decking a disabled patient at a nursing home — a brutal beatdown that was captured on surveillance video. Queen of butter Paula Deen more likable than Martin Luther King Jr., poll of Georgia Republicans finds JAN. 17, 2012 FILE PHOTO Disgraced chef and Georgia native Paula Deen is more popular among Republicans in her home state than civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., a shocking new poll revealed Wednesday. N.J. teen faces 17 years behind bars after admitting he strangled, dumped body of 12-year-old Autumn Pasquale in recycling bin A teenager admitted Wednesday that he strangled a 12-year-old girl who disappeared last fall while out riding her bike, touching off a massive search that ended when her body was found in a recycling bin just blocks from her home. BABY ON BOARD! Quick-thinking cops help woman deliver baby boy at Penn Station Expectant mom Ana Aguirre, 32, was waiting for a Long Island Rail Road train Wednesday when she went into labor. Quick-thinking MTA police carried her to their office and helped paramedics with the delivery. 'Time' for a fight: Cable company threatens to pull dozens more channels In a two-day California trip, Obama pushes refinancing, visits with troops President Obama said Wednesday he’d save money by refinancing the mortgage on his Chicago home, but he hasn’t jumped on current low interest rates because "when you’re president you have to be a little careful about these transactions." Liberals join critics of planned Hillary Clinton TV projects on NBC and CNN  New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd found herself in agreement with Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus that the series damage the networks’ appearance of objectivity. Columnist Maureen Dowd and the Media Matters group are crying foul on the planned projects after the RNC chairman threatened to prevent CNN and NBC from hosting presidential debates in 2016. Young Democrats of America president Rod Snyder comes out as gay, announces he is stepping down from leadership of the group   Rod Snyder, the president of the Young Democrats of America, has come out as gay and is stepping down from his role as leader of the liberal group. Telling supporters he has "unfinished business" regarding his conservative Christian upbrining, he says he will more actively fight for LGBT rights in his home state of West Virginia.  Rod Snyder, the president of the Young Democrats of America, revealed Wednesday that he is gay and is stepping down from his role, saying he has "unfinished business." Indiana boy kills brother with family's supposedly secure, unloaded gun Logan Armendariz, 13, was shot and killed by his 10-year-old brother. A small child retrieved his father's pistol from a locked gun cabinet in their Indiana home and used its lone bullet to kill his older brother, Logan Armendariz, 13. Lawyer says accused Fort Hood killer wants the death penalty, but Nidal Malik Hasan says 'that's a twist of the facts' CORRECTS HENRICKS' RANK TO COLONEL INSTEAD OF LT. COLONEL. COURTROOM SKETCH.  RETRANSMITTED TO REFERENCE FORT HOOD AS ARMY BASE Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who has been representing himself in the mass murder, took exception to the accusation in an exchange that caused the judge to recess the trial until Thursday. Chandra Levy's convicted killer may soon receive new trial after court records cast doubt   Ingmar Guandique, 27, center, who is accused of killing Chandra Levy, is escorted from the Violent Crimes Unit by detectives Tom Williams, left, and Emilio Martinez in Washington, on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Newly released court records show that Armando Morales, the key witness in the trial against Igmar Guandique, lied when he testified he had never cooperated with prosecutors in his past legal troubles. Brooklyn bondsman loses license after judge finds his 'unfitness to be license as a bail bond agent ... is overwhelming' NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi George Zouvelos, 45, earned a shady reputation for revoking defendants' bails for minor infractions, pocketing fees for himself, and dragging his feet when paying back collateral. TERROR ATTACK THWARTED: Officials foil al Qaeda plot to seize control of two major cities in Yemen, bomb oil and gas pipeline A police trooper inspects a vehicle Wednesday at the entrance of the Sanaa International Airport. The U.S. has evacuated its staff from the city's embassy. An al Qaeda plot to seize control of two major cities in Yemen and bomb oil and gas pipelines was thwarted Wednesday by officials in the Arab nation. 'There’s something very wrong about taxpayers footing the bill for his campaign': Vito Lopez, accused of sexual harassment, handed $88,000 for comeback run The disgraced politician, who is running for a City Council seat in Brooklyn, received $87,780 in matching funds under the campaign finance program. Lopez resigned from the Assembly in May after an ethics report accused him of sexually harassing eight women staffers. REVEALED: American tourist who plummeted 165 feet to his death in hot air balloon tragedy in Switzerland was member of Malibu elite first family Grant Adamson was killed in a hot air balloon crash while vacationing with his family of four in Switzerland’s Château d'Oex region. The 55-year-old was part of Malibu, Calif.’s first family. Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham and Mike Enzi unlikely to win primary, according to new list Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Sen. Michael Enzi, R-Wyo. are all face tough battles on their home turf. Some of the GOP's most senior senators made it on the National Journal's list of "Top 10 lawmakers who could lose a primary next year." Minority leader Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham and Wyoming Sen. Enzi. SEE IT Man finds MAGGOTS crawling on sandwich he bought at airport restaurant   A restaurant says it has switched vendors after a customer found a cluster of maggots on his sandwich at Atlanta's airport.       Weekly traveler Joel Woloshuk bought a sandwich from Café Intermezzo and realized the white specks on top of it were maggots — not parmesan — when they began moving. A passenger at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was stunned to discover maggots crawling on top of a sandwich he ordered at a terminal restaurant last week. Washington man who blew up 'devil dog' won’t be charged with animal cruelty: authorities A crazed Washington man who blew up his pet dog with a homemade bomb because he thought the pooch was possessed will not face animal cruelty charges, authorities said. Jim 'The Shark' Dreyer reaches dry land after incredible 51-hour swim while towing a ton of bricks As if the swim weren’t feat enough, Dreyer also hauled a ton of bricks behind him as he crossed Lake St. Clair. Jim 'The Shark' Dreyer, 49, wobbled up the shore of Detroit's Belle Isle at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday after paddling solo across Lake St. Clair starting Monday morning. 'They fly in town, they get shot down': Colorado town residents will vote on whether to issue drone-hunting licenses A SEPT. 6, 2007 PHOTO RELEASED BY THE U.S. AIR FORCE.  AP provides access to this publicly distributed HANDOUT photo to be used only to illustrate news reporting or commentary on the facts or events depicted in this image. The little Colorado town of Deer Trail will vote on declaring open season on government drones. Ordinance also awards a $100 bounty for each carcass. American dad dead, family injured in hot air balloon crash in Switzerland Rescue workers attempted in vain to resuscitate the 55-year-old dad. His wife and two daughters remain critically injured at area hospitals. A California family on vacation in Switzerland was ripped apart by a horrific hot air balloon crash Tuesday morning, according to Swiss police. Actress Michelle Dockery accepts ‘Downton' cast departures A-Rod officially begins appeal process against MLB over 211-game ban New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez (13) at batting practice.  New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.   Tuesday August 6, 2013. Chicago, IL.   (Corey Sipkin/New York Daily News) Alex Rodriguez has made his fight against the epic suspension official, with the Major League Baseball Players Association formally appealing the punishment. Damon: Yanks' World Series title diminished if A-Rod used PEDs NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 04:  Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees congratulates Johnny Damon #18 after Damon scored in a 2-run single by Hideki Matsui #55 in the bottom of the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.  (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) Johnny Damon says the Yankees' 2009 World Series title would "absolutely" be diminished if his former Bombers' teammate Alex Rodriguez used performance-enhancing drugs to slug his way to a .365 postseason average and a club record 18 RBIs through three playoff series. WAKE-UP CALL FOR SCHOOLS ROTTEN TO THE SCORE: NYC students' scores take huge plunge as 'Common Core' standardized tests raises the bar Only about one-third of students from grades 3-8 passed the new math and reading proficiency tests, down from nearly a two-thirds in 2012. The new tests are more closely aligned to academic standards adopted by nearly every other state, but critics say children weren't properly prepared to the roll out. Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott: Common Core test results are about the future of our children, not adults NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi We are at a pivotal moment in the history of our school system. As expected, the test results for New York City's public schools that were released Wednesday set a new baseline for measuring student performance. Parent: Bloomberg's obsession with state tests should not replace real teaching, next mayor must make change   Zakiyah Ansari for opinons Zakiyah Ansari, parent and spokeswoman for New Yorkers for Great Public Schools, says parents were sold empty promises of progress with Bloomberg's testing obsession Musiowsky-Borneman: Teachers will have their work cut out for them as they prepare students for Common Core tests NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Parents and teachers want their kids to become the curious, creative, assertive and independent thinkers that college professors and employers will demand. Charter schools and public schools equally showed poor testing performance Eva S. Moskowitz  runs Harlem Success Academy and is a former City Council member in New York City. She met the Daily News Editorial Board Monday. Charter schools performed better than their district school counterparts on some benchmarks — but not enough to separate themselves from the widespread drop in scores. UFT President Michael Mulgrew: Poor test results show Common Core curriculum was rushed NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Test scores have plunged across the city and the state. Overall proficiency rates in reading and math have fallen sharply, with black and Hispanic students in particular at all-time lows. Teacher Arthur Goldstein: Common Core tests are not the answer in child-centered education 08/07/13   arthur  goldstein  of   398  nassau    ave   freeport  ny       neil miller I’m trying to imagine what my principal would tell me if I proposed giving tests that caused more than half of my kids to fail. My principal is a big guy, and there are a lot of windows in his office. Chapman: Timeline for recovery of New York's reading, math scores uncertain as Common Core tests roll out NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi It’s likely that New York’s reading and math scores will recover from the gigantic hit they took — but nobody knows just how long it will take.New York is among the first states to roll out new standardized tests linked to tougher national criteria called the Common Core. Not making the grade: NYC students' scores take dramatic plunge after new standardized tests as critics say children weren't properly prepared NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Only 31 % of New York state students in grades 3-8 passed the 2013 math and reading tests, down from 65 % in math and 55 % in English in 2012 on different tests. Murder-spree convict, 70 — whose teenage killing rampage 55 years ago inspired 'Badlands' — critically hurt in car crash that killed her husband, 81 An infamous murder-spree convict was critically injured in a car crash late Monday night in Michigan. Caril Ann Clair, 70, of Stryker, Ohio, survived when her SUV veered off road and overturned. She was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo where she is expected to recover. POSSESSED BY AMITYVILLE HORROR: Boy 'obsessed' with 1974 case kills family, then spends day at SCHOOL before killing self After gunning down his parents, his grandmother and a great-aunt, 13-year-old Marcelo Pesseghini went to school, like it was any other day. After classes were over, he walked home and fatally shot himself in the left temple, police said. Assemblyman Micah Kellner's sexual harassment probe may hurt Speaker Silver if ethics commission uncovers dirty secrets 04/21/11 New York City Hall Assembly members Micah Z. Kellner and Linda Rosenthal discuss their  legislative proposal to name adopted shelter and ``rescue'' dogs as the official. Dogs  Left Sarge 16 yeas old  Pitt Bull and Marie Todd. In more bad news for Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, the state ethics commission has opened an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Assemblyman Micah Kellner and the Assembly's handling of the matter, sources say. wow! Rare coins found all over dead Nevada hoarder's home sell for whopping $3.2 million LAS VEGAS SUN OUT MAGS OUT, NO SALES FEB. 26, 2013 FILE PHOTO The last chunk of a reclusive hoarder’s multimillion-dollar coin collection sold for nearly $3.2 million at an auction in Carson City. Driver survives despite being trapped in crashed car for 33 HOURS with broken neck Shaun Lee describes was on his way to a motel when his car slid 'faster and faster' and rolled over, pinning him. A South Carolina driver is lucky to be alive after he rolled his rental car down an embankment, broke his neck and became trapped upside down for 33 hours. 'You've taken everything else': Dad begs suspect in his wife's death to release couple's 16-year-old daughter Brett Anderson, the father of missing children Hannah, 16, and Ethan, 8, pleaded with suspect James Lee DiMaggio to turn himself in. "Jim, I can't fathom what you were thinking," said Brett Anderson, addressing suspect James Lee DiMaggio, a family friend. "The damage is done." SEE IT Mariners' Raul Ibanez forgets how to throw a baseball, looks like Carly Rae Jepsen  Raul Ibanez did the only thing worse than sing like Carly Rae Jepsen - he threw like her. The Seattle Mariners left fielder channeled Jepsen Tuesday night with a throw just as awful as the "Call Me Maybe" singer's opening pitch from a Rays game last month. MIRACLE! Husband crashes car and rolls it four times after seeing wife gives birth in passenger seat — and they all survive The Swedish family was rushed to the hospital following the harrowing crash. A Swedish husband crashed his speeding car and rolled it four times after seeing his wife give birth in the passenger seat — and miraculously they all survived. Drake: Amanda Bynes' tweets are 'weird and disturbing’ Natural gas explosion prompts a rare amnesty between two of the most bitter soccer rivals of Argentina ROSARIO, ARGENTINA - NOVEMBER 22:  Newells Old Boys' Emanuel Dennings (R) vies for the ball with Rosario Central´s Diego Chitzoff during their match for the Argentinean Apertura Primera A on November 22, 2009 in Rosario, Argentina. (Photo by Santiago Rios/LatinContent/GettyImages) A massive natural gas explosion Tuesday morning in Rosario, led to an historical, albeit brief, ceasefire between the Newell's and Central's camps. watch 20-year-old guitarist forced to play outside over-21 venue as rest of the band plays inside Andy Milad, 20, part of the band Wayne Szalinski, is stuck playing on the street, where he raised eyebrows. A lead singer refused entry to his own gig because he was too young made the show go on - by playing along with his band from outside. Comics & Games​​ Sudoku Mega: Play Now! » Garfield: Read Now! » Non Sequitur: Read Now! » 7 Little Words: Play Now! » Sports SOX BOTTOM: Yankees swept by last-place team in Chicago as Mariano blows save, A-Rod gets pulled from 12-inning, 6-5 loss Welcome to rock bottom. The Yankees suffered a humiliating sweep at the hands of the last-place White Sox, blowing leads in the ninth and 12th innings to fall, 6-5. Mariano Rivera suffered his third blown save of the season. The butt half of Gang Green's infamous buttfumble, Brandon Moore, retires The Butt Fumble may live forever — the butt, however, has retired. Guard Brandon Moore, who’s backside will live in infamy as long as there are sports bloopers shows, announced his retirement Wednesday, a day after agreeing to terms with the Cowboys. Seven-time MLB All-Star Parker has Parkinson’s 11935 Seven-time major league All-Star Dave Parker is dealing with Parkinson’s disease. Parker told The AP on Wednesday that he was diagnosed with the disease in February 2012. Parker’s condition was first reported by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Gola: Tiger lowers own bar at majors Tiger Woods practices at Oak Hill, with last chance of season to end major drought. AP If Tiger Woods hadn’t spoiled us all by rattling off 14 major championships like Fast Eddie Felson at the billiard table, we all wouldn’t expect so much. PGA Championship: Tiger and Phil full of praise for Oak Hill setup epa03815923 Tiger Woods of the US signs autographs for fans following his practice round for the 95th PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York, 07 August 2013. Championship play starts 08 August.  EPA/TANNEN MAURY At the 2003 PGA Championship, Tiger Woods called Oak Hill Country Club the "hardest, fairest" course he'd ever played. He finished tied for 39th that year at 12-over, until this year's U.S. Open his highest four-round score in a major, attesting to the tough part. Hottest Showbiz Galleries Mackenzie Rosman in Maxim. She was child actor on Seventh Heaven.Cheesy '90s TV Stars: WATN?View Gallery CWS1 Simon Cowell NO Brazil Kate Upton for Beach Bunny. -ALLCOUNTRY RESTRICTIONS APPLY: USA ONLY British singer Rita Ora  is seen at a Photo Shoot in "Times Square"on July 30, 2013 in New York City. 'He was going full speed': Daredevil driver, 23, dies after crashing BMW in early morning crash as friends rush to his side to comfort him in his final moments A speeding driver died when he crashed his BMW in Brooklyn early Wednesday, cops said. The doomed man's friends, who had been following in another car, got out of their vehicle and tried to console the dying man, a witness said. OFF BASE: Rejected marriage proposal at minor league baseball game was a HOAX, team says The failed marriage proposal viewed around the world may not have appeared to get the reaction one man wanted. But for a baseball team once known only locally now admitting it was all a hoax, it sure did. Usher's ex accuses him of being a negligent dad after son's accident 'If I have to die, I want to die by an arrow': Real-life 'Hunger Games' day camp in Florida under fire as kids take it too far A "Hunger Games" camp where kids "fight each other to the death" had to be toned down over fears the youngsters were expecting too much violence. Counselors changed the goals from 'killing' opponents to 'collecting lives.' Vineyard Whines: Locals on Martha's Vineyard brace for traffic delays as Secret Services readies the exclusive island for Obama family vacation Malia Obama and the President in 2010. The first family has visited the ritzy resort every summer since Obama took office, except for last year. New Englanders summering on Martha's Vineyard are complaining that the heightened Al Qaeda threat means extra security and traffic delays when the Obamas touch down on the island this week. H7N9 bird flu may have passed between people: study A member of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) culls a rooster in a poultry farm infected by H5N1 bird flu virus at Bode in Bhaktapur October 15, 2012. The District Administration Office has declared emergency in the area after an outbreak of bird flu was confirmed at the poultry farm. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (NEPAL - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) The first scientific analysis of probable human-to-human transmission of a deadly new strain of bird flu that emerged in China this year gives the strongest evidence yet that the H7N9 virus can pass between people, scientists said on Wednesday. Obama CANCELS Moscow summit with Putin in showdown over Snowden JUNE 17, 2013 FILE PHOTO The decision reflected both U.S. anger over Russia's harboring of NSA leaker Edward Snowden and growing frustration over what the administration sees as Moscow’s stubbornness on other key issues. Amnesia-stricken Navy vet who awoke speaking only Swedish, moved from hospital to homeless shelter after family REFUSES to take him in Michael Boatwright takes a taxi to Roy's Desert Resource Center in north Palm Springs. MIchael Boatwright, the amnesia-stricken Vietnam vet discovered unconscious in a California motel and woke up speaking only Swedish, has been moved from a hospital to a homeless shelter after relatives declined to take him in. SEE IT 14-year-old anti-GMO activist Rachel Parent takes on condescending TV host Kevin O’Leary, interview goes viral   Rachel Parent, a 14-year-old anti-GMO activist, has a spirited exchange with two news anchors. One of the anchors, Kevin O'Leary, is reportedly worth $300M. Kevin O’Leary, the co-host of the popular CBC business news program “The Lang and O’Leary Exchange,” must have thought he had laid the perfect trap for 14-year-old anti-GMO activist Rachel Parent. SEX ASSAULT AT MCDONALD'S: Mom chases after sicko who molested her 4-year-old girl at New York restaurant — suspect still on the loose The suspect allegedly forced the child to perform a sex act on him after she went into the play area of the Jamaica restaurant. NOT SO HAPPILY EVER AFTER: Artist imagines pristine Disney princesses facing real-life issues like obesity and addiction in photo series In Dina Goldstein’s world, Snow White is a down-on-her-luck mom with a house full of kids and a prince who can’t find a job. Rapunzel has lost her long blond locks to cancer, and Cinderella wiles away her time drinking in dive bars, still searching for that knight in shining armor. Baby-faced teen who fatally mowed down 4-year-old in NYC looking for deal, slain girl’s family says ‘max’ only acceptable punishment NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The family of fatally mowed down 4-year-old Ariel Russo slammed the accused killer's bid for a plea deal after Franklin Reyes' court appearance Wednesday. Romney warns Republicans against forcing government shutdown in effort to halt Obama's health care law NATIONAL HARBOR, MD - MARCH 15:  Former Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney delivers remarks during the second day of the 40th annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) March 15, 2013 in National Harbor, Maryland. The American conservative Union held its annual conference in the suburb of Washington, DC, to rally conservatives and generate ideas.  (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) Former presidential nominee Mitt Romney warned Republicans Tuesday against forcing a government shutdown to try to stop President Obama’s health care law. Prep school Horace Mann sues AIG for more than the $1 MILLION it spent to settle sex abuse cases NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi The Bronx prep school says it wasn't compensated for more than $1 million in settlements paid to two of the 27 victims. 'We came out very lucky. We made it out alive': Heroes describe encounter with hoarder gunman who killed three at Pa. town meeting EUP 3TP A day after a shooting that left three people dead, a witness being hailed as a hero described a chaotic scene that ended with him and another man wrestling the suspected gunman to the ground. 12 more ex-students join $380 million molestation suit against Yeshiva University High School Former principal George Finkelstein (left) and ex-teacher Rabbi Macy Gordon (right) in 1970. The two are accused of covering up decades of sexual abuse at the Yeshiva University High School. A dozen former Yeshiva University High School students have joined a bombshell $380 million lawsuit, claiming they were molested by staffers, an attorney for the plaintiffs said Tuesday. BAD MOMMY: Mother pleads guilty to making her 11-year-old daughter have sex with 24-year-old man NR A Queens mom copped to an unthinkable crime Tuesday, admitting she pushed her 11-year-old daughter to have sex with a 24-year-old man, officials said. OUCH! Houston bowler's perfect game goes from STRIKE to STRIKEOUT as surprise error drops bar between his ball and the pins — and also between him and glory — as he stands just one strike away Troy Walker was one strike away from bowling a perfect 300 game at the Luci Bonneau Mixed Doubles charity in Houston last weekend when something went horribly wrong. Video captures Walker's ball swiftly spinning down the lane's center when at the last second the rack falls straight down like a shield - blocking his ball with not a single pin falling behind. What a blockhead! Silicon Valley tech exec with posh $2M home busted for pocketing $30K by stealing and reselling Legos High-flying Thomas Langenbach, vice president of a tech firm with a posh $2 million home, risked it all by thieving sets of the tiny plastic blocks from Target stores. DUCT TAPE AND DETERMINATION: Paraplegic woman fulfills dream of riding waves by strapping herself to surfer friend A dogged paraplegic has fulfilled her dream by DUCT TAPING herself to the back of a man to go SURFING. All-Star FanFest volunteer worker sues Major League Baseball over lost wages NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi A lawsuit filed Wednesday on behalf of a volunteer at last month’s 2013 All-Star FanFest claims Major League Baseball violated federal and state minimum wage laws by failing to pay more than 2,000 volunteers. Body of dolphin washes ashore at New York's Rockaway Beach The body of a dolphin washed ashore at Rockaway Beach on Wednesday. A badly decomposed dolphin washed ashore on Rockaway Beach Wednesday morning. Witnesses discovered an adult male bottle-nosed dolphin, with possible signs of trauma and a rope tied around its body. 'People are going crazy': Massive fire engulfs Kenya's Nairobi airport The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport goes up in flames, in Kenya's capital Nairobi, August 7, 2013. A fire engulfed Kenya's main airport on Wednesday, choking a vital travel and trade gateway to east Africa, witnesses and officials said. The cause of the fire was not yet known. REUTERS/Stringer (KENYA - Tags: TRANSPORT DISASTER) Flames from the inferno lit up the early morning sky as the intense heat repeatedly drove back firefighters and led to the stranding of hundreds of passengers outside Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Rocketman Leo DiCaprio takes high-flying adventure  Retro photo galleries Judging by her brief getup, Darlene Larson, 24, 1967 Outdoor Health Queen, doesn't seem suited to her role as she sits atop a mound of snow on the roof of the Lincoln Square Motor Inn, 66th St. and Broadway. New York City's Royal AlbumView Gallery Workers leaving the Ford Motor works in Detroit circa 1930. Dodgers' Don Drysdale lets fly with the first pitch of the 35th All-Star game.  Shortstop Jim Fregosi of the Los Angeles Angels let it go by and ump Ed Sudol agreed: ball one.  Check out these stunning photos of Lady Liberty lile you've never seen her -- all chopped up! Dawn Stahlecker, Kathleen Fountain and Donna Mielz (l.-r.) make a July 4th fashion statement at Jones Beach in New York City on July 4th, 1995. Members of an American tank crew, one of whom sports a top hat, pose on their tank in Avranches, Normandy, France in August 1944. ArchNeg; FBPages_2011; Before there was the SUV taxi, we had the station wagon cab. Here, a woman enters the spacious taxi. BACK FROM THE DEAD: WATCH the moment this basketball-playing dad is revived by his teammates after suffering a heart attack during pick-up game Tony Gilliard, 52, collapsed from a massive heart attack while playing basketball with pals at a church gym in Greer, S.C. Video showed the friends acting fast to revive him using a defibrillator and then kneeling in prayer after EMTs wheeled him out. SHARK ON A TRAIN! Shocked straphangers get a nose-full after finding dead sand shark on NYC subway car Someone left a very dead sand shark on an N subway train Wednesday morning, giving riders a nose-full right just in time for national Shark Week. You're killing me, Smalls! 'Sandlot' star arrested for headbutting cop PICTURED: Brothers strangled by python seen cleaning snake cage, as it's revealed killer serpent was being kept in apartment and NOT pet store The two young Canadian brothers strangled by a 100-pound python in their sleep were no strangers to dangerous reptiles. They were pictured scrubbing a massive glass enclosure inside the store used to hold large reptiles. watch Fat cat struggles to squeeze through doggie door   The kitty had a tough time squeezing through the door, that might have been tailored for a smaller creature. A dead ringer for cartoon cat Garfield has been caught on camera struggling to squeeze through a doggie door. Man allegedly rapes homeless woman in woods, then turns up lounging naked by stranger's pool   Anthony Vega says his accuser is a prostitute and that they smoked crack together after having consensual sex. A Massachusetts man accused of raping a homeless woman in the woods was found hours later sitting naked by a stranger's swimming pool reading a newspaper, police said. 'I want it to be right': Longtime supporting actor Luis Guzman lands first leading role in upcoming flick' Aztec Warrior' after making cameo in 'We're the Millers' Luis Guzman has one of those faces audiences can’t forget. Ironically, two of his most recent roles — “Turbo” and the upcoming “Henry & Me” — are in animated films in which we never get to see the familiar face of the popular character actor who has co-starred with such Hollywood heavyweights as Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Mark Wahlberg and Leonardo DiCaprio, to name a few. Bow tie-designing prodigy behind Memphis' Mo's Bows has his sights set on design school in New York City, but FIRST he has to finish the sixth grade! After school, 11-year-old Moziah Bridges gets busy at his real job: making bow ties. Always impeccably dressed in a button-down, slacks and dress shoes, he pins patterns and sews stiches, slaving away over a sewing machine for hours — or at least until his mom tells him it’s time for bed. SEE IT: Amazing photos of the day from around the world See the most striking news photos from across the globe ... TEAR IT DOWN! Ariel Castro's house of horrors turned into a pile of rubble as Michelle Knight looks on with yellow balloons in support of other abducted children – 'There is hope for everyone' The home was torn down as part of a deal that spared Ariel Castro a death sentence. One of his victims, Michelle Knight, arrived at the two-story home just before it was razed. SHAKE THAT THING SPEEDO-MAN! Maine senate hopeful sees old video come back to haunt him — but he says it was all in good uncoordinated fun The Speedo-dancing days of an aspiring politician in Maine are coming back to haunt him. Eric Brakey, 24, is running for state Senate in New Gloucester, Maine. But in his former life as an actor in New York, he showed off his moves (and much of his skin) for a commercial promoting Vita Coco coconut water. OH DEER: WATCH this amazing video of doe-eyed Bambi nuzzling up to sunbathing Canadian teen Looks like someone's got a crush! A deer has been caught on camera nuzzling up to a sunbathing teen. Adorable footage shows the bewitched beast rubbing its antlers over Canadian Miles Higgins last week as he sat by Kalamalka Lake, in Vernon, British Columbia. WHO NEEDS DAFT PUNK? Stephen Colbert pulls together star-studded 'Get Lucky' music video with Jeff Bridges, Bryan Cranston, and the Rockettes after French duo cancels on comedy show Colbert's distress over Daft Punk's last-minute cancellation comes due to the band's part in his "music festival," Colbchella. But Robin Thicke stepped in to perform his hit single "Blurred Lines" in the duo's place. SEE IT: 'New Girl' Zooey Deschanel on set  ads not by this site Editors' Picks Confidenti@l: Cowell's baby-mama mess triggers a split snit NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Pals of Lauren Silverman say her husband Andrew is more upset about ending his bromance than his romance. 'Sons of Anarchy' raising the bar for violence   SONS OF ANARCHY Sovereign -- Episode 501 (Season Premiere, Tuesday, September 11, 10:00 pm e/p) -- Pictured: Ron Perlman as Clarence 'Clay' Morrow -- CR: Prashant Gupta/FX The FX series will start its sixth season with a moment of violence that even by “Sons” standards is disturbing. PBS announces 'Superheroes: The Never Ending Battle' BEVERLY HILLS, CA - AUGUST 07:  Comic book writer Len Wein speaks onstage during the 'Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle' panel discussion at the PBS portion of the 2013 Summer Television Critics Association tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on August 7, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California.  (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) Since comic book characters have secured movie theaters, locked down the Internet and now aimed their sights squarely on television, it's no surprise PBS plans a three-part series this fall. Time Warner Cable threatens to pull dozens more channels Hockey fans, take note: the NHL Network may go dark on Time Warner Cable. Picured: the Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews. For a company with “Time” in its name, Time Warner Cable sure has a lousy sense of timing. PHOTOS New York's urban jungle  Photos have made the rounds on social media showing a dead shark that was spotted on the Queens-bound N train. Check out some of the crazy creatures found in NYC through the years. Deen turns down 'Dancing With the Stars' Paula Deen reportedly turned down the chance to appear on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Disgraced celebrity chef Paula Deen has too much on her plate to tangle with the tango. 'Grandpa smackdown' movie moments Things got heated and personal Tuesday between mayoral candidates Anthony Weiner and George McDonald as they attended a town hall forum at Hunter College. The Weiner/McDonald tiff has nothing on these classic cinematic conflicts. Spielberg to launch new CBS series, 'Extant' JUNE 7, 2012 FILE PHOTO. 06071210095 CBS's Stephen King series "Under the Dome" will get a playmate next summer: a new Steven Spielberg tale called "Extant" that will get a similar 13-episode romp. SEE IT New 'Thor' trailer debuts The official UK trailer for 'Thor: The Dark World' starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, and Natalie Portman. It's hammer time! Marvel's favorite Asgardian returns in “Thor: The Dark World.” James Lynch, former executive editor at The Daily News, dead at 60 Lou Colasuonno, Richard Goodwin and Jim Lynch at New York Daily News offices at 42nd St. Lynch was at The News from February 1993 to March 1994. Before that, he worked at the New York Post, where he started off as a copy boy. Joe Jonas mimics dog in photo You talkin to us? Joe Jonas goes shirtless in a picture of him and his pup. Is Joe Jonas trying to upstage his little brother Nick? Liberals join critics of planned Hillary Clinton TV projects  New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd found herself in agreement with Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus that the series damage the networks’ appearance of objectivity. Even liberals are joining the chorus of criticism against NBC and CNN for their series based on the life and times of Hillary Clinton. PHOTOS Posthumous movie releases  James Gandolfini and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the trailer for 'Enough Said'. "Enough Said" may be one of James Gandolfini's last acts, but he's not the only actor to posthumously star in a film. Leonardo DiCaprio takes a high-flying adventure **USA ONLY** The “Django Unchained” star had a high-flying adventure in the waters off Ibiza, Spain, Wednesday when he mounted a Flyboard, which is similar to a wakeboard and is connected to turbines and water jets. Kim Kardashian resurfaces with playful video  Kim Kardashian is all about easing into her big post-baby reveal. The new mom followed up the surprise video message she sent to Kris Jenner's talk show last week, with a 3-second playful Keek video message for her fans on Tuesday night. WOW Chinese panda center launches 24/7 pandacam The Chengdu Panda Base installed more than 30 high definition cameras that let  international viewers get the their daily panda fix. They're China’s hottest new reality stars. The pandas at the Chengdu Panda Base can now do what they normally do—eat, sleep, tussle, and look cute—under the watchful gaze of an international audience. Wahlberg to Bieber: Don't be so naughty! (EXCLUSIVE) Mark Wahlberg fired off a message to beleaguered pop star Justin Bieber Lindsay Lohan is ‘doing everything’ Oprah Winfrey says: report  Lohan is ‘doing everything Oprah tells her to do,’ sources say. The embattled actress’s new mentor reportedly advised her not to travel to Europe after her time in rehab. Lindsay Lohan is following Oprah's advice...for now. SEE IT Naomi Watts stars as 'Diana' in new trailer Naomi Watts stars as Princess Diana in the official trailer for 'Diana,' also featuring Naveen Andrews. New clips offer a glimpse into the love affair between the late princess and surgeon Hasnat Khan. Lea Michele shares somber photo from ‘Glee’ set: 'Feels so good to be home' Upon her return to filming "Glee" on Tuesday, Lea Michele shared a somber photo with her Twitter followers from the set of the hit Fox show. "Feels so good to be home..." the 26-year old actress wrote, attaching a sepia photo of herself in character as Rachel Berry, sitting alone in a bedroom. Kelly O.: Mom put me 'in padded cell once' to beat drug addiction The Osbournes are no strangers to overcoming obstacles, especially those involving substance abuse. In a new interview with Cosmopolitan U.K., Kelly Osbourne opens up about her dark drug past - which involved spending time in two mental institutions and seven rehab centers. 'Girls' star booted from video shoot for jumping on Jay Z Jay Z had back problems while filming a 10-minute performance video promoting his “Magna Carta Holy Grail” album. According to sources at midtown’s Pace Gallery, he needed help from security to lighten the load. review Matt Damon takes center stage in 'Elysium'   Matt Damon, powered by a combat exoskeleton, goes into action in ‘Elysium.’ Damon aims to save what's left of a nightmarish world in a sci-fi co-starring Jodie Foster. 'Beverly Hills, 90210' star Jason Priestley to pen memoir "Beverly Hills 90210" star Jason Priestley is about to tell all with a new memoir. PHOTOS Amazing animals in action We've captured animals doing all sorts of things that people do from driving to scuba diving ... Usher's ex seeks custody of son, 5, after pool incident Singer Usher endured a huge scare after a pool mishap that left his son Usher Raymond V hospitalized. Usher’s five-year-old son was rushed to the ICU after a swimming pool accident. SEE IT: James Gandolfini's 'Enough Said' trailer released James Gandolfini and Julia Louis-Dreyfus make their bed and lie in it in the trailer for 'Enough Said.’ Fans of James Gandolfini enjoy trailer from late actor. LeAnn Rimes, Eddie Cibrian land VH1 reality series Move over Brandi Glanville! Eddie Cibrian (L) and LeAnn Rimes are getting their own reality TV series on VH1. The 40-year-old actor and his singer-actress wife are parlaying their notoriety into a new VH1 series tentatively titled “LeAnn & Eddie.” Most Americans don't want to live past 100 Elderly couple eating dinner A poll out suggests many worry that anti-aging technologies may end up being a luxury for the rich. Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill named cohosts of 'PBS Newshour' Gwen Ifill and  Judy Woodruff of PBS NewsHour speak onstage at the 'PBS Election Coverage' panel last year. The pair have become the first all-female anchor team of a U.S. broadcast evening news program. PBS has named Woodruff and Ifill as cohosts of the nightly "PBS Newshour." Elvis' granddaughter Riley Keough sizzles in underwear ad  When you're born with star genes, it's no wonder that fame runs in the family. Massive fire shuts down Nairobi Airport in Kenya Armed policemen cordon off the area as fire rages at the international arrivals unit of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013. A massive fire engulfed the arrivals hall at Kenya's main international airport early Wednesday, forcing East Africa's largest airport to close and the rerouting of all inbound flights. Dark black smoke that billowed skyward was visible across much of Nairobi as emergency teams battled the blaze. Fire raged at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya on Aug. 7, 2013. Harper gets bent out of shape after plunking Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) points at Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran as he takes first base after being hit by a pitch during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Atlanta pitcher Julio Teheran insisted he didn’t mean to plunk Washington’s Bryce Harper. WATCH Obama talks Hillary and McCain on 'Leno' President Obama during a break on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. President Obama makes late-night appearance with Jay Leno. Brooklyn-bound Beyonce takes her bike to work According to her Instagram, Beyonce biked to her latest show at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Beyonce traveled to the Barclays Center by biking across the Brooklyn Bridge. Faith meets fashion: Ex-Victoria’s Secret model launches Christian clothing line Kylie Bisutti, shown here at the 2009 Victoria's Secret fashion show, is now part-owner of God Inspired Fashion. Ex-lingerie model Kylie Bisutti hasn't completely left the fashion world behind. Charlie's (Porn) Angels: Sheen vacations in Hawaii It’s happy times for the ‘Anger Management’ star. The actor was seen with three topless babes on his arm while vacationing. Louis Vuitton exec maid get 3 years for swiping jewelry A selection of 31 Diamond rings displayed courtesy of Klim Jewelry 954 west 47th St. Manhattan). Cabbie Chowdhury Osman found a suitcase in his cab containing 31 diamond rings and a laptop computer. He returned the bag to it's owner, despite her only giving a .30$ tip. The diamond rings in the photo are not the ones that Osman found. A former maid who stole about $150K worth of diamond rings gets 3 years. Did Discovery Channel jump the shark? For merchandising, publishing & ancillary products, check talent contract, appearance & property releases. A Discovery network special that speculated about whether a giant prehistoric shark could still exist has drawn a passionate response from viewers and starkly raised the question about the worth of big ratings. Michelle Dockery accepts ‘Downton Abbey’ departures Downton Abbey Season 3 The actress is okay with some of the original players leaving the cast of the PBS phenomenon. WATCH: 'America's Got Talent' host Nick Cannon stars in new Honda Civic ad   "America's Got Talent" host Nick Cannon poses with a 2013 Honda Civic Si Coupe as part of the automaker's "Best Yourself" campaign. Looking to hook the smartphone generation, Honda is taking a different route. What's inside Marc Jacobs’ kitchen? His private chef tells all “It’s always a pleasure to cook for someone who is very adventurous and appreciative,” says Marc Jacobs’ private chef Lauren Gerrie of her designer boss. Marc Jacobs’ private chef has sweet style and the kitchen is her catwalk. photos See amazing pics of the day from around the world A pig uses a slide which local farmer Erik Stegink installed for his animals to get into the mud pool of the farm in Bathmen,The Netherlands on August 6, 2013. Stegink bought the depreciated slide from a neighboring pool to offer much appreciated fun for his pigs. See the most striking news photos from across the globe ... PBS to air ‘Death Comes to Permberley’ next year 07241314325 A new miniseries is titled after a recent Jane Austen-inspired novel by P.D. James. REVIEW BBC's 'Broadchurch' is a pleasure   DS Ellie Miller and DI Alec Hardy “Broadchurch” is simply a well-written murder mystery that’s a pleasure to watch. What you could miss if Time Warner-CBS dispute drags on Neil Patrick Harris entertains during the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Still in a nasty contractual dispute, Time Warner subscribers are wondering just how long it will last. Rebecca Ferguson takes a royal role in 'The White Queen'   Rachel Ferguson stars in Starz's series, "The White Queen" Elizabeth Woodville is ready for starring role in Starz’s new series. EATS BEAT Goldenrod bar salutes B'klyn brewing heritage The Goldenrod bar in Carroll Gardens Goldenrod replaces P.J. Hanley’s on Court St. Dustin Hoffman's cancer scare Dustin Hoffman will be continuing with his consistent work schedule. The two-time Oscar winner is set to begin filming Roald Dahl’s ‘Esio Trot’ alongside Dame Judi Dench in the fall. The "Rain Man" star “is feeling great and is in good health” after surgery to cure cancer. RESTAURANT REVIEW The Bar Room NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi What if perennial West Village hotspot Bar Six got a haircut, donned some chinos and moved uptown? REVIEW 'Harbor' couldn't be timelier Randy Harrison (l.) and Paul Anthony Stewart star in ‘Harbor.’ Two married gay men clash over raising a baby in “Harbor,” a comedy about parenthood. Harrison Ford joins 'Expendables 3' Sly Stallone has announced that he’s recruited the “Indiana Jones” for the grizzled cast of “Expendables 3.” SEE IT NASA's Curiosity rover celebrates one year on Mars EUO 3TP One year ago, NASA's Curiosity touched down in a Martian crater on Aug. 6, 2012 to study the habitability of the fourth planet from the Sun with hitherto unprecedented access. 'Bachelorette' gunning for Summer 2014 wedding -ALLCOUNTRY Desiree Hartsock can't wait for her life to begin with Chris Siegfried. After last week's heartbreak, the 'Bachelorette' gets her man After facing a devastating rejection last week from the man she thought would walk her into the sunset- "Bachelorette" Desiree Hartsock finally got her happy ending. Oprah speaks out on N-word controversy Oprah Winfrey, pictured with  Paula Deen on ‘Oprah's Next Chapter’ last year, has finally opened up on her friend’s N-word controversy. Oprah Winfrey has broken her silence on the uproar surrounding the disgraced TV chef’s use of the N-word,. SEE IT 'Muppets Most Wanted' trailer debuts Dominic (Ricky Gervais) and Constantine - who bears an uncanny resemblance to Kermit the Frog - in ‘Muppets Most Wanted.’  The sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppet-ational teaser trailer has hit the Internet. Miley: I’m not ‘just this ratchet white girl’ Cyrus says people think she’s ‘just this rachet white girl,’ but insists there’s more to her than meets the eye. Miley Cyrus says she doesn't deserve to get a bad reputation, saying she works "really, really hard." Mad about Helen Hunt! The 50-year-old film and TV veteran is one of many stars who's been drinking from the fountain of youth. Clean desk or messy desk? Both have benefits PR If you've got a cluttered desk, take heart — you might be a creative thinker and an idea machine. Apple offer: Turn in knockoff charger, get official one for $10 MONDAY APRIL 1 , 2013 PHOTO Apple announced Tuesday it would offer trade-in deals for USB chargers. PHOTOS A timeline of A-Rod's career NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Now that he faces 211-game ban, see the highs and lows of the disgraced slugger's career. Donnie Wahlberg tweets nude photo  "Pre show shower time!" Donnie Wahlberg poses naked in a Twitter photo from July 31, 2013. @DonnieWahlberg via Twitter The former New Kid on the Block is one of many celebs flaunting their bods. NASCAR star Tony Stewart breaks leg in sprint car race crash in Iowa DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 05: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Bass Pro Shops / Ducks Unlimited Chevrolet, walks on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 5, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.  (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart will miss this weekend’s road course race at Watkins Glen after breaking his right leg in a sprint car race Monday night at Southern Iowa Speedway. Harlem Week: 30 most influential black New Yorkers in 2013 NYC PAPERS OUT. Social media use restricted to low res file max 184 x 128 pixels and 72 dpi Group recommended by a panel consisting of NAACP, Association of Black Journalists and others. Taylor: I always want ‘love worth singing about’ Speaking to Rolling Stone backstage during her Red Tour, Taylor Swift said she sings about ‘mad love’ and heartache because those experiences connect her with her fans. While Taylor Swift has caught flak for writing about her exes, she wouldn't have it any other way. U.S. cars and trucks older than ever before   The age of this 2002 Toyota Corolla would now rate as average. Cars and trucks on U.S. roads average 11.4 years in age, the oldest on record, a new study claims. Touring Andy Warhol's New York In honor of the his 85th birthday, The News travels through the pop artist's favorite haunts. WHOOPS! Al Roker oversleeps, misses his early morning TV show FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL OR PROMOTIONAL USE, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE. ANY COMMERCIAL OR PROMOTIONAL USE OF NBCUNIVERSAL CONTENT REQUIRES NBCUNIVERSAL�S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT. 'After 39 years, it happened,' the NBC weatherman tweeted. Novelist Leonard suffers stroke SEPT. 17, 2012 FILE PHOTO. Elmore Leonard, 87, is recovering at a hospital following a stroke last week. photos Mariah Carey’s blinged out sling  NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 05: Mariah Carey attends Lee Daniels' "The Butler" New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater on August 5, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) When you live your life in the limelight, it's no surprise that you'd even make an injury look glamorous. Porsche lets Facebook fans design special 911   The car is finished in a custom paint job and sits on special, 20-inch white alloy wheels. It will probably the most well-"liked" Porsche 911 ever built. photos World marks 68th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing An Indian youth, his face painted with a peace message, takes part in a rally to mark Hiroshima Day in Mumbai on August 6, 2013, to mourn victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. Peace rallies and memorial services the world over marked the world's first nuclear attack on Hiroshima- the moment 68 years ago when a single US bomb instantly killed more than 140,000 people and fatally injured tens of thousands of others with radiation or horrific burns. The world is praying for Hiroshima today. watch Katy Perry kills, burns her old image in teaser video The ‘Wide Awake’ singer doesn’t shed a tear at the funeral for her old image. Katy Perry is apparently over the sugar and spice of yesteryear. Taco Bell to test waffle taco Some Taco Bell locations in Fresno, Calif.; Omaha, Neb.; and Chattanooga, Tenn., will start carrying the waffle taco on Thursday. Taco Bell will expand its small test of waffle tacos, as it prepares to take breakfast menu national next year. Prince Andrea Casiraghi of Monaco to wed longtime girlfriend Tatiana Santo Domingo and Andrea Casiraghi had a son, Sacha, last year. The grandson of Grace Kelly is taking the royal plunge. Juan Pablo Galavis named as the new 'Bachelor' TABLOIDS OUT; NO BOOK PUBLISHING WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. NO ARCHIVE. NO RESALE. The former Venezuelan pro soccer player and single dad has been named as the next contender. Are these the latest group fitness trends? 0 IDEA World Fitness Convention will display new group fitness classes, all hoping to gain traction in gyms. SJP: Call me crazy, but I love Matthew Broderick! ‘Call me crazy, but I love him,’ Parker says of her husband. Sarah Jessica Parker has one of the few Hollywood marriages to last more than 15 years. photos Happy Shark Week! Check out these animals dressed as sharks  Dog dressed as a shark for shark week. "My little guy gets really excited for shark week" Courtesy of cant_leave_this_site via Reddit See these adorable animals who've dressed up for the occasion. Hiddleston: Loki inspired by Shakespeare more than Stan Lee Actor Tom Hiddleston  introduces comic book fans to Shakespearian hyperbole at the ‘Thor: The Dark World’  presentation during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Comic-Con.  Don't tell Tom Hiddleston that Loki is just some comic book character. Oprah dons massive 3.5 pound wig on O magazine cover Oprah Winfrey wearing 3.5 pounds of hair on the Spetember 2013 cover of O Magazine. Oprah Winfrey tackles a hairy situation in the September 2013 issue of O. Katie Holmes wants her own celebrity fragrance The actress already co-owns hair brand Alterna and is designing beauty products for Bobbi Brown. Lea back to work after Cory's death   Lea Michele leaves a Hollywood, Calif., sound studio on Monday. A tribute to Cory Monteith is expected by the third episode of ‘Glee’s’ fifth season. Nearly three weeks after his death, girlfriend and co-star Lea Michele seen heading back to work on “Glee.” Depp, Hammer blame critics for 'Lone Ranger' failure **DO NOT USE BEFORE JUNE 30, 2013** Lone Ranger - Armie Hammer and Johnny Depp with Silver the horse. Director and producer also defend film widely perceived as summer's most high-profile bust. Legendary keyboardist George Duke dead at 67 Duke played with the likes of Frank Zappa, Michael Jackson, George Clinton, Anita Baker and Regina Belle. Master musician bridged genres of jazz, R&B, funk and Brazilian music. Anorexic girls also have autistic traits: study In a new lawsuit, a woman blames the Pittsburgh public school district for not intervening when bullies called her daughter 'fat', claiming the taunting led to the teen girl developing anorexia. Girls with the eating disorder anorexia showed several traits in common with autistic children. Six tips for dating online Be aware that most online daters exaggerate in their profiles, so don't be fooled. Thinking of trying online dating? If so, you're in good company. Ford begins preparations for Mustang's 50th birthday   The 1968 Highland Green V8 Mustang GT 390 Fastback immortalized by Steve McQueen in the film 'Bullitt.' Ford is preparing to give the iconic car the celebration it deserves. Former network newsman Roger Mudd trashes TV news CBS anchorman Roger Mudd speaks onstage during ‘The March’  panel discussion at the PBS portion of the 2013 Summer Television Critics Association tour at the Beverly Hills Hilton Monday. Mudd says television news has forgotten how to tell us what's going on. photos Bikini-clad Rihanna parties hard in Barbados -ALLCOUNTRY Sometimes the Barbadian beauty goes above and beyond her usual naughtiness. MTV orders reality series about virgins Exported.; atx; Network greenlights 12 episodes of docu-series. LiLo thanks Anthony Weiner on 'Chelsea Lately' Shown is a screengrab of Lindsay Lohan guest hosting "Chelsey Lately" that aired on August 5, 2013. In her first post-rehab gig, Lindsay Lohan proved she’s capable of being something more than a negative headline. photos Isla Fisher flashes underwear in 'Marilyn moment' Ahh, wardrobe malfunctions ... 'Breaking Bad's' darkness surprised one of its stars   Skyler White (Anna Gunn) and Walter White (Bryan Cranston) - Breaking Bad - Gallery - Photo Credit: Frank Ockenfels/AMC “I didn’t know how dark this show would get,” says Anna Gunn, who plays Walter White’s wife, Skyler. photos Best pictures from around the world Paragliders are framed by the Alps, at left, and Lake Geneva during a preview for the media ahead of the fifth international acrobatic paragliding competition which runs from Aug. 23 to Aug. 25 in Villeneuve, western Switzerland, Monday, Aug. 5, 2013. Stunning images from across the globe ... Paula Deen extortionist accepts plea deal TUESDAY, JAN. 17, 2012 FILE PHOTO A New York man charged with trying to extort $200,000 from embattled celebrity cook Paula Deen has agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors. 'The Civil Wars' and 'Electric': music reviews John Paul White and Joy Williams, the duo who made up the Civil Wars. Few albums arrive with stranger back stories than the Civil Wars’ latest. Terrence Howard accused of beating ex-wife: report Terrence Howard and ex Michelle Ghent apparently had a really bad family vacation. "Hustle & Flow" star’s ex-wife reportedly claims he brutally beat her while vacationing in Costa Rica. photos Britney wears skin-tight dress to church NO Brazil Remember when dresses were made out of, oh, we don't know, actual fabric? ads not by this site Most Popular Most Read Most Shared 1 Justin Bieber brought home two beauties after Hamptons brawl: source 2 Python that killed two Canadian boys put to death; young brothers no stranger to dangerous reptiles 3 Beyonce bikes across Brooklyn Bridge for final Barclays Center show 4 Brazilian boy kills family before committing suicide 5 Woman, 70, convicted of murder spree as teen, critically hurt in car crash 6 Troopers probing genitals of women at traffic stops 7 With Jay-Z, Jemimah Kirke won't back off 8 Florida man’s shark attack is latest brush with death 9 More hard knocks between Weiner and 'Gramps' 10 Dead shark found aboard N Train Time to take a break! 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Check out who's been drinking from Hollywood's fountain of youth. Animals celebrating Shark Week  Dog dressed as a shark for shark week. "My little guy gets really excited for shark week" Courtesy of cant_leave_this_site via Reddit While you sit on your couch and watch sharks devour everything in their path during Shark Week, check out these adorable animals who've dressed up for the occasion. Celebrity wardrobe malfunctions EXCLUSIVE TO INF. ALL-ROUNDER. Ahh, wardrobe malfunctions ... Thanks to shoddy manufacturing, clumsiness and the advent of spaghetti straps, nearly all of Hollywood has experienced the dreaded moment of overexposure. Skin-tight celebrity clothing NO Brazil Remember when dresses were made out of, oh, we don't know, actual fabric? These days stars try to squeeze themselves into latex, rubber and spandex outfits so tight, they look like they were painted on. Celebrity baby bumps 102123, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Friday August 02, 2013.  Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Thomas seen out and about for an early morning coffee run in The Hamptons, New York City. Photograph: ©  **FEE MUST BE AGREED PRIOR TO USAGE** **E-TABLET/IPA Baby bumps never go out of style among the celebrity set. See which stars are expecting and who's showing off the bump. Budapest then and now  Budapest, Gellérthegy, háttérben a Budai Vár és a Lánchíd, A Palma Gumigyár reklámfotója fortepan_26424  ~1969 - 2013    Budapest then and now // Window to the past    Hungarian photographer Kerenyi Zoltan  http://ablakamultra.hu/ In a homage to his hometown of Budapest, Hungarian photographer Kerenyi Zoltan shows off striking juxtaposition photography in a series filled with then and now images of the city ... Abs-olutely hot! Stomachs of the stars  'I never do this but... Healthy living and fitness update. Post workout picture. #diabeticinshape #2.0'  Nick Jonas posts a shirtless Instagram photo on July 30, 2013.  These celebrities aren't just pretty faces... they've got miraculous midsections as well! Stars who rock retro swimwear CWS1 Love it or hate it, retro swimwear is making a comeback on the beach. Check out which bikini babes are handing in their itty bitty two-pieces for a more vintage look ... Stars who wear sheer clothing LAB2,CAM2 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. Ageless celebs: The secret to staying forever young RESTRICTIONS APPLY: USA ONLY Who's been drinking from the fountain of youth? 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Same-sex star couples Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita arrive at the 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Women In Film Pre-Emmy Party at BOA Steakhouse on September 17, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. Hollywood is teeming with famous same-sex couples - some more open than others. From public declarations of love to dates out of the limelight, check out the stars who have found romance with that special someone. Bodypainted models become one with nature Bodypainting artwork by Johannes Stoetter. Becoming one with nature takes on new meaning in these incredible bodypainting snaps. Artist Johannes Stoetter uses the human body as his canvas and then disguises his art in nature. Check out some of the best human camouflage out there ... H'wood hair chameleons  NEW YORK, NY - JULY 17:  Actess Jennifer Aniston is seen on the set of "Squirrels to the Nuts" on July 17, 2013 in New York City.  (Photo by Raymond Hall/FilmMagic) Some are hitting the (dye) bottle, others are chopping it off. 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Celebrities wearing one-piece swimsuits MAVRIXONLINE.COM - +1 305 542 9275. Byline, credit, TV usage, web usage or linkback must read MAVRIXONLINE.COM. Failure to byline correctly will incur double the agreed fee. 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. Fashion faceoff: Who wore it better? Anthony Weiner's wife Huma Abedin wears the same dress as Michelle Obama while campaigning in New York City. It's a star's worst nightmare: Someone else is wearing the exact same dress ... and they look better in it! Though there are many designers and dresses in Hollywood to go around, sometimes stars get caught going for the same look. While their stylist may be getting the boot for such a serious flub, for the rest of us, it's a great opportunity to sit back, relax and decide who wore it better. Famous Scientologists Leah Remini attends Disney Media Networks International Upfronts at Walt Disney Studios on May 20, 2012 in Burbank, California. Tom Cruise and John Travolta are just a few of the high-profile stars involved with Scientology. Here are some others. Celebs who wear underwear as outerwear -ALLCOUNTRY The reason it's called underwear is because you're supposed to wear it on the INSIDE of your clothing. Check out celebs who've decided to flip flop their blouses for bras and their pants for panties. Worst celebrity hair days of all time   'I don't know if I prefer the braids or the big curls... #postvacationhair' Heidi Klum reveals the curls her vacation braids caused in this Instagram photo from July 8, 2013. Heidi Klum spotted out and about in NYC. Sure, celebs have access to the ritziest hair salons in the country, but somehow the rich and famous still manage to have bad hair days. Celebs' dramatic weight losses & gains for roles   Chris Pratt posted a picture on Instagram on July 6, 2013.: "Six months no beer. #GOTG Kinda douchey to post this but my brother made me." From Robert De Niro's dramatic weight gain for 'Raging Bull' to Matthew McConaughey's intense loss for 'The Dallas Buyer's Club,' check out celebrities who've shocked us with their shape-shifting ways. Stars n' stripes: Celebs wearing their American pride @heidiklum via Instagram on July 4, 2013 "Happy 4th of July everyone!" Do you love America? Of course you do. So do these celebrities. Kate Moss photos up for Christie's auction Kate Moss photos to be going up for a Christie's auction in London in the fall.  Kate Moss has been a prolific figure in the modeling world since the '90s, and now some of the most iconic -- and scandalous-- photos of the supermodel will be going up for auction at Christie's in London come the fall. Check out the collection of stunning photos. Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2013  PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 02: Rihanna attends the Chanel show as part of Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2013-2014 at Grand Palais on July 2, 2013 in Paris, France.  (Photo by Dominique Charriau/WireImage) There were no shortage of celebrities hitting up the City of Light to check out the hottest designer runway shows for Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. Check out the fashion highs and lows and see which stars sat front row. Tennis fashion through the years Enjoying a game of tennis at Queen's Club, Madame Reyntiens. Her outfit consists of a large hat, long sleeves and a long pleated skirt. From ankle-length skirts of the 1920s to Venus William's sexy spandex, women of tennis have always tried to partner fashion and sport. Some were hits. Some misses ... Hollywood heads to the prom Drew Barrymore in Never Been Kissed. Prom night is about one thing, and one thing only: the dress. Sure, everyone wants a great hairdo, pair of heels and date, but what every girl really cares about is finding that dress ... and Hollywood starlets are no exception. Check out some of the most memorable prom moments from the silver and small screen. Kim Kardashian's wild maternity style +AUT,+DEU,+GBR,+ITA,+USA With a Kimye baby on the way, all eyes are on Kim Kardashian -- especially when it comes to her maternity style. Will the reality TV vixen, who has made a name for herself showing off her famous curves every chance she gets, tame down her sexy look now that she's pregnant? Our guess? Probably not. Take a look for yourself ... Athletes' beach bodies Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn spend time on his yacht. All that time in practice and out on the field pays off in a big way for these sexy athletes. Cancer celebrities, from Prince William to Jessica Simpson Prince William has both his Sun in the sign of Cancer (like his mother, Princess Dianna) as well as his Moon, indicating a profoundly sensitive emotional nature. Cancer star sign people  are perhaps the most powerfully family oriented Sun Sign, and with his first child due after Jupiter, the planet of expansion and optimism, enters the sign of Cancer on June 26th 2013, Prince William is sure to be fulfilled by his role as a father in a very, very big way. Which celebrities were born this month and have Cancer as their astrological sign? Start your day with a laugh Catch up with classics including Calvin & Hobbes, Doonesbury, Peanuts, Garfield, and more!Explore our archive of over 200 daily comics today. Sports College football stars eyed in wake of Manziel investigation Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel talks with reporters during the Southeastern Conference football Media Days in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, July 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) A simple search on eBay reveals Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel is far from the only college football player whose autograph is for sale. Pick a star and you can find memorabilia with a supposedly verified signature. ESPN: We don’t glorify violent hits in our NFL coverage San Francisco 49ers' Vernon Davis, left, endures a jarring hit by Seattle Seahawks' Kam Chancellor, right, during a Dec. 2012 game. ESPN's football coverage does not unnecessarily celebrate the kind of hard contact that can cause dangerous concussions, an ESPN producer told TV writers here. Red-hot Phil, Tiger soar into PGA clash Phil Mickelson hopes British Open triumph will be good sign for Lefty to do well in the PGA this weekend. Photo by Getty It’s been a while since Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson were ranked 1-2 in the world and just as long since Mickelson has been peppered with so many questions about his longtime rival. PGA Insider: Oh, baby! Mahan back with no regrets   Hunter Mahan shows off a photo of his newborn daughter, Zoe. Instead of a million bucks, Hunter Mahan has his million dollar baby and he couldn’t be happier. Mahan had a healthy 36-hole lead at the Canadian Open when his wife, Kandi, sent news that her water broke. No bad blood between Pacquiao, Rios for web video   Boxers Manny Pacquiao (l.) and Brandon Rios are scheduled to battle in a welterweight bout at Venetian Macao on Nov. 24. Nearly three years ago, in the kind of modest internet video that always seems harmless at first, boxer Brandon Rios was shown crudely mocking Freddie Roach and the tremors that accompany his Parkinson’s disease. Report: Broker paid Manziel $7,500 for autographs COLLEGE STATION, TX - OCTOBER 20:  Johnny Manziel #2 of the Texas A&M Aggies runs the ball against Deion Jones #45 of the LSU Tigers at Kyle Field on October 20, 2012 in College Station, Texas.  (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Johnny Football might need to become Johnny Lawyer to get himself out of his newest mess. An autograph broker came forward Tuesday and told ESPN that Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel was paid $7,500 for signing football helmets back in January. Cowboys' Bryant talks up LeBron as future NFL tight end Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) is stopped by Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) LeBron James continues to gain support if he ever wants to switch sports. Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is the latest football player to hype the NBA superstar as a solid tight end prospect. Cooper back with the Eagles after excused absence THE EVENING BULLETIN OUT, TV OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES Riley Cooper has returned to the Philadelphia Eagles after he was caught on video using a racial slur and given four days off. The team says Cooper is expected to be at practice Tuesday. The Eagles and Patriots are to hold a joint practice. Packers sign free agent Vince Young as backup QB NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 15:  Quarterback Vince Young #10 of the Tennessee Titans is tackled by Reggie Corner #27 of the Buffalo Bills in their NFL game at LP Field on November 15, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee.    (Photo by John Sommers II/Getty Images) The Green Bay Packers have signed free agent Vince Young as a backup quarterback. The Packers looked at their options after No. 3 quarterback B.J. Coleman threw two interceptions in the team’s intrasquad scrimmage Saturday night, and decided to go with Young. NASCAR star Stewart breaks leg in sprint car wreck DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 05: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Bass Pro Shops / Ducks Unlimited Chevrolet, walks on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 5, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.  (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart will miss this weekend’s road course race at Watkins Glen after breaking his right leg in a sprint car race Monday night at Southern Iowa Speedway. PHOTOS: Check out a mash-up of New York City then and now — through the lens of the Daily News Many of the places, stories and lives lived by New Yorkers who have come before us are still alive and well, but locked in photography archives. read full story »
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