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Weiner's rise miffs seniors

REUVEN BLAU — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:28:50 GMT

Senior citizens at the scene of Anthony Weiner's last messy public appearance grumbled about seeing more of the disgraced former congressman.

'Teen Mom' Farrah Abraham inks new reality show

ZAYDA RIVERA — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:22:04 GMT

First “Teen Mom” then porn movie now a solo reality show. Looks like Farrah Abraham’s rise to fame continues as she has now inked a deal to star in her own reality show, reports E! News.

WATCH: Police shoot dogs after vicious attack in Plainfield, N.J.

Sasha Goldstein — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:09:44 GMT

Two dogs on the loose viciously attacked a 55-year-old Plainfield, N.J., woman over the weekend, a brutal mauling that ended with the woman in the hospital and the two American Bulldogs shot dead by police. The terrifying attack was caught on video by someone driving by the scene.

Jackson on Lakers hiring D'Antoni: 'I laughed'

STEFAN BONDY — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:07:32 GMT

C'mon, really? Mike D'Antoni? To Phil Jackson, the thought was too funny not to chuckle when GM Mitch Kupchak informed him that D'Antoni would coach the Lakers. "I laughed," Jackson told ESPN on Wednesday.

Couple plead for return of their baby’s stolen ashes

CAROL KURUVILLA — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:07:31 GMT

The robber who ransacked a Georgia couple’s home stole a handgun, an iPod and jewelry, and he also took their joy. Jody and Haley Hughey are now pleading for the return of the stolen silver box that contained the ashes of their one and only son.

Four Americans killed since 2009 in drone strikes: AG

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:03:09 GMT

Attorney General Eric Holder says four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009. The attorney general said that in conducting U.S. counterterrorism operations against al-Qaida and its associated forces, the government has targeted and killed one American citizen, Anwar al-Awlaki.

‘Plimpton!,’ ‘A Green Story,’ movie reviews

Elizabeth Weitzman — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:01:01 GMT

Much like its subject, Tom Bean and Luke Poling’s appreciative biography of the late George Plimpton manages to be simultaneously urbane and enthusiastic.

Vegas cops investigating Canseco for sex assault

CHRISTIAN RED — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:57:53 GMT

Former major leaguer and self-confessed steroid user Jose Canseco is being investigated for sexual assault in Las Vegas, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.

Horrific 'beheading' of man in London terror attack

Stephen Williams — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:56:36 GMT

Two men attacked a soldier on a London street in broad daylight Wednesday and beheaded him, authorities and witnesses said. The pair chanted “Allah Akbar,” or “God is great,” during the sickening attack, according to witnesses.

Bono attends daughter Eve Hewson's NYU graduation

MARGARET EBY — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:50:46 GMT

Rocker Bono made an appearance at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, but this time, he was in the audience. The U2 frontman, 53, attended New York University's graduation ceremony to cheer on his youngest daughter, 21-year-old Eve Hewson.

Girl, 14, pregnant — was victim at age 11 of repeated gang rape

DEBORAH HASTINGS — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:50:38 GMT

The Texas girl who was the horrific victim of gang rapes at age 11 is now 14 and seven months pregnant.

Queens helps tornado victims

IRVING DEJOHN — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:47:06 GMT

IMAGES of the deadly Oklahoma tornado were roaring across her TV screen, but Marissa Bernowitz was worrying about a man she had never met.

Still like Ike? Davis' mishap dooms Mets vs. Reds

KRISTIE ACKERT — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:44:26 GMT

As if the offensive struggles were not enough, Ike Davis misplayed a ball on the first-base line setting off a three-run, ninth inning rally by the Reds, who went on to win 7-4 Wednesday at Citi Field.

No fancy toilets in Coney Island

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:28:14 GMT

Coney Island beachgoers will have to hold it while workers put on the finishing touches on two sleek new bathrooms that won’t be ready for the Memorial Day weekend.

Billy Crystal to return to TV with new series

DAVID HINCKLEY — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:27:05 GMT

The FX network has landed a big one: Billy Crystal, who will star in a scripted series called "The Comedians" that begins filming this summer.

Adam Corolla expands his ‘Mangria’ line

JARED T. MILLER — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:24:08 GMT

The former ‘Man Show’ co-star says of his new 20% brew, ‘I like wine, and I like catching a buzz, and I like unwinding at night.’

Okla. tornado damage estimated at $2B

EDGAR SANDOVAL in Moore, Okla., CORKY SIEMASZKO — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:20:12 GMT

The deadly twister that raked through Oklahoma did an estimated $2 billion in damage, which puts it on track to be the most expensive tornado in U.S. history.

SEE IT: Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi's $26.5M mansion

ZAYDA RIVERA — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:14:40 GMT

Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi could be considered real estate royalty after purchasing a $26.5 million mansion in Santa Barbara. The couple, who married in 2008, are now the happy owners of a 10,522-square-foot, 6-bedrooms, 7-bathroom Montecito, Calif. vista that most can only dream of, reports TMZ.

Designer from AMI launching capsule collection

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:11:09 GMT

The 13-piece collection is titled 'les bords du Canal Saint Martin' (the banks of the Canal Saint Martin), and was inspired by the hip Parisian neighborhood which runs through the city's 10th arrondissement.

Geno signs with Jay-Z's sports agency

MANISH MEHTA — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:09:34 GMT

A few weeks after Geno Smith fired his agents, the Jets rookie quarterback announced that he will hire Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports. Smith interviewed a few established agents before making the announcement following Wednesday’s practice.

Urlacher retiring after 13 seasons with Bears

BERNIE AUGUSTINE — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:07:40 GMT

It’s one-and-done for Brian Urlacher. One team, that is. After 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears, the 34-year-old linebacker announced Wednesday that he has decided to retire from the NFL. Urlacher announced his decision on Twitter.

Oklahoma tornado battered animals, too

CAROL KURUVILLA — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:02:12 GMT

Monday’s deadly tornado wreaked havoc on the humans of Moore, Okla., and it battered many animals, too. The Orr Family Farm and Celestial Acres Training Center lies inside the 17-mile disaster-zone that the 1.3 mile-wide twister traced onto the land.

Bondy: Man City kicks off New York PR push

Filip Bondy — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:01:54 GMT

Manchester City busily promoted itself to the locals, hoping to convince New Yorkers it is a benevolent, philanthropic organization that will create jobs, give back to the community and win soccer matches in return for a self-financed stadium to call home.

Rule for Justin Bieber party guests: Blab and pay $5M

NANCY DILLON — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:55:06 GMT

Parties at Justin Bieber’s California mansion are now BYOL — Bring Your Own Lawyer. The teenage pop star has reportedly moved to have party guests sign a waiver that can penalize them $5 million if they talk in any way about him or his parties.

Sexual assault prevention officers to be spared from mandatory Pentagon furloughs

ADAM EDELMAN — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:51:15 GMT

About 500 civilian sexual assault prevention officers will be exempt from mandatory furloughs at the Pentagon, accord to a new report. Defense Chief Chuck Hagel ordered the exemptions after a rash of reports earlier this month showed that that sexual assaults had risen sharply within the military, a senior Pentagon official told Politico.