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Today's Top Stories Wednesday, October 03, 2012 Assistant principal exchanged nearly THREE THOUSAND text messages with high school student, officials say A Brooklyn assistant principal is on the brink of being fired for “inappropriate contact” with a high school student, officials said Tuesday, after investigators found he exchanged an astonishing 2,919 text messages with her over 91 days. High school sends home bisexual student wearing explicit T-shirt Brianna Demato, 15, of Woodhaven, wore the explicit “Enjoy Coke”-style T-shirt to Newtown High School Tuesday — and said she was sent home when she refused to change. “It’s hypocritical,” said Brianna, who insisted she’s worn the flirty shirt to school dozens of times without incident. “They use the word in class — why can’t I, on a shirt?” GAME DAY: Obama-Romney debate may draw 60 million viewers After weeks of relentless hype akin to the buildup before the Super Bowl, the first presidential debate will be held Wednesday night in Denver. Bar Refaeli wants volunteers for 'sex tape' in spoof video Swimsuit hottie Bar Refaeli wants to do a "sex tape" — and she’s looking for $10,000 in donations to make her steamy skin flick possible.   News • Best new pizza places in the U.S. • Lupica: Obama will be man alone out on stage • Vito Lopez told to lie low • Leash city could've done is put up signs, judge rules • Ex-housing officials admit taking bribes • GOP congressional candidate takes aim at Obama Sports • Lolo's awkward tweet at paralyzed LeGrand • Ibanez plays hero as Yanks maintain one-game lead over O's in AL East • Yankees Insider: Bombers load up on Sori • Rookie Wilson carves out special spot on Giants return team • Mets Insider: Amazin's look to spell relief • AL East title rides on Kuroda's arm in Yanks' season finale Gossip • Gaga mirrors Donatella Versace in Milan • Bar Refaeli proposes ‘sex tape’ in spoof • WATCH: Minaj unleashes foul-mouthed tirade at Mariah • Justin Bieber fan site operator sued • Arnold 'Mr. Freeze' to his look-alike son • Sofia Vergara finds her breasts ‘a pain’ Crime • Ex-housing officials admit taking bribes • SHAMEFUL: Thief steals Park Slope library branch’s new iPad used by kids • Mamaroneck woman charged in son’s murder • 19-year-old Bronx man shot dead • Gristina hooker guilty, but avoids jail • Mom beats daughter, 14, says she ‘lost control’ Entertainment • Gaga mirrors Donatella Versace in Milan • The Chris & Ri party is hot, and her rival's mad about it • WRXP is rockin' in the ratings again, on a budget • Life is moving on for Snooki & Co. in the 'Shore' • 'Paranormal' looks for the real story in alien 'abduction' • Chef Guy Fieri gets a smokin' $100K per appearance   Newsletter Options Daily News Pix Photo Galleries Daily Horoscope Weather Home Delivery   Editors Picks   PHOTOS: The women of George Clooney Lovebirds Stacy Keibler and Clooney’s rocky relationship is almost kaput. Confessed killer spoke to Dr. Phil BEFORE cops A man accused of killing his girlfriend then burying her body apparently discussed the case with the host of the TV talk show. White firefighters protest FDNY minority promotions More than 200 white firefighters rallied against the court-ordered fix. Student's final tweet before she was beaten to death: ‘Should’ve known’ Her boyfriend confessed to her brutal slaying but then pleaded not guilty, cops say. George Clooney cools on Stacy Keibler Serial Hollywood heartbreaker George Clooney may soon be up for grabs. Gotti's burial in dad's lover's family crypt sparks fight at funeral It was mob mayhem at its most macabre. Gwyneth & hubby share 40th birthday smooch Gwyneth Paltrow’s marriage to Chris Martin isn’t so cold after all. Hungry hogs eat Oregon farmer in grisly scene A family member discovered his body parts scattered across the pen.