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Man charged in connection with fatal L Train fight last Friday

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Ryan Beauchamp, 33, of Larchmont, was arrested yesterday and charged with attempted assault and harassment in connection with a fight last Friday at the Bedford Ave. subway stop that resulted in the death of a Howard Beach man under the wheels of the L Train.

Beauchamp - the alleged subject of a city-wide search - was taken to the 94th Precinct for questioning in the death of Joshua Basin,...

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JetBlue captain charged with 'interfering with plane's crew'

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The JetBlue captain who forced an NYC-to-Vegas flight to divert to Texas after his midair meltdown Tuesday has been taken off active duty and charged with interfering with the plane's crew, an airline spokeswoman and published reports said.

Capt. Clayton Frederick Osbon is grounded by the airline, pending the outcome of an investigation of the incident on Flight 191, according to Alison Steinberg....

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Ex-NYPD officer Michael Pena convicted on six of ten charges

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The chaos-filled Manhattan trial of an NYPD officer accused of using his service revolver to subdue and rape a young charter school teacher ended in a mistrial on two felony rape charges and two related charges which deadlocked the jury, but with six convictions – mostly involving predatory sexual assault - that are enough to send Michael Pena, 27, to prison for 25 years to life.

Pena’s lawyer,...

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Record $500M Mega Millions jackpot sends city into frenzy

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Photo credit: Lenny, 54 buys lottery tickets at AK Variety Store in Midtown Manhattan. (Tiffany L. Clark)

New York has gone crazy for Mega Millions, with the drawing for the largest jackpot ever just a day away.

The $1-per-ticket lottery has reached a world-record pot of $500 million, sending city dwellers into a frenzy, scooping up tickets and daydreaming about a life of luxury - #IfIWonTheMegaMillions was even trending for hours on Twitter last night.

The drawing is set for tomorrow, and...

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Kelly Bensimon: Nude, Neutral hues for spring

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Nudes and neutrals aren't just easy to wear - this season, they're the statement-makers.

Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz both wore neutral gowns to the Oscars, and from there, the hue has been on everyone's mind - for one reason or another.

Personally, I've rocked a few neutral frocks so far this season, like a chic gold-and-nude Arzu Kaprol dress to this week's Jeffrey Fashion Cares...

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New couple alert: Michelle Williams and Jason Segel

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Michelle Williams and Jason Segel ay be more than just friends.

According to Us Weekly, the longtime pals recently started dating and are already "smitten" and "very serious."

The proof seems to be in the pictures: The magazine has photos of the twosome hanging out last week in Williams' Carroll Gardens neighborhood with her 6-year-old daughter, Matilda, whose father...

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Lindsay Lohan to guest star on 'Glee'

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Starting with her flop as a "Saturday Night Live" host, troubled-ridden starlet Lindsay Lohan has been on a comeback tour - and her latest stop on the Fox hit "Glee."

"Lindsay will be in an episode of 'Glee' this season," her rep confirmed Wednesday to amNewYork, adding: "We're not releasing any further details and hope everyone will watch."

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Leonardo DiCaprio a no-show at 'Titanic 3D' premiere

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James Cameron's 1997 tearjerker "Titanic" is getting a 3D theatrical release come April 4, and to celebrate, the majority of the flick's stars hit up the world premiere in London on Tuesday night - except for Leonardo DiCaprio.

A source told amNewYork DiCaprio missed the premiere because he's shooting the film "Django Unchained" in Lousiana.

Among the stars who did...

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Ashley Hebert, JP Rosenbaum of 'Bachelorette' going strong

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While the current "Bachelor" couple - Ben Flajnik and Courtney Robertson - seem headed for disaster, former "Bachelorette" Ashley Hebert and fiance JP Rosenbaum still appear to be on the road to happiness.

The duo attended Tuesday night's Apothic White Wine launch at the Wooly, where they "were nestled in a corner sipping wine, whispering into each other's ears and...

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NYC Council honors Trayvon Martin with hoodies, resolution

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More than a dozen City Council members slipped on hooded sweatshirts and held up Skittles and iced tea -- symbols of slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin -- as they gathered in front of City Hall on Wednesday in tribute.

Members later passed a resolution supporting Martin, condemning Florida authorities for what they call an "inadequate" investigation and demanding an examination of...

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