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Miley Just Released the Album Art for "Adore You" and You're Going to Be Shocked when You See It

Last week, Miley Cyrus announced that "Adore You" will be the third single off her sizzling hot Bangerz album. And while it's easy to speculate that the endearing slow jam will have an equally sentimental video to match, we're definitely not holding our breath-you just never know with this girl!
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Young Woman Dies After Tweeting That She Worked 30 Hours Straight

Mita Duran, a 24-year-old woman who worked as a...
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The Hilarious X-Rated Reason Jennifer Lawrence Wants to Be a Hotel Maid

It’s always good to have a fall back plan. Jennifer Lawrence started the year by winning an Oscar and capped it off by getting a Golden Globe nod for “American Hustle,” but the 23-year-old actress said that if her career had never taken off she...
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Fidel Castro discloses brother's words to Obama

HAVANA (AP) — Cuban President Raul Castro introduced himself to President Barack Obama in English at Nelson Mandela's funeral, telling him, "Mr. President, I'm Castro," as the two leaders shook hands.
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5 Most Intelligent Dog Breeds

Think your dog deserves to sit at the head of the class? If your pooch is one of these breeds, you're probably right! We surveyed 122 veterinary professionals to learn which dog breeds are the smartest, and the five listed below garnered the most votes. No. 1: Border Collie (photo credit: Nick…
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Armstrong admission overshadows Froome dominance in 2013

Almost every year cycling reaches peak interest at the end of July with the culmination of the Tour de France, but 2013 was the year in which Lance Armstrong ensured mid-January saw the sport's defining moment. Accepting an invitation from the queen of chat-show hosts Oprah Winfrey, whose…
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Haiti faults orphanage run by well-off US church

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — At the Olde Good Things antique store on Manhattan's Upper West Side, a French crystal chandelier can go for tens of thousands of dollars. A marble mantel sells for more than $20,000 and hand-carved dinner tables are priced even higher.
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Casting the ‘Gilligan’s Island’ Movie with Josh Gad

Well sit right back, and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip ... It would appear that the seven castaways of "Gilligan's Island" have hit the shores of Hollywood as the much beloved television series is being anchored as a star vessel for none other than Josh Gad, who's currently…
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2014 NFL Draft Report; Full Mock Draft No. 2 … Bortles, Carr land in top five

Mock drafts are fun this time of year — please keep that in mind. They also are fluid as all get out. We don’t know who will be coaching 6-10 of these teams, for instance. There also is a lot … Continue reading →
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Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson Suspended in Wake of Anti-Gay Tirade – Was It the Right Call?

Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson has been placed on indefinite hiatus by A&E in the wake of anti-gay comments he made to GQ. “We are extremely disappointed to have read Phil Robertson’s comments in GQ, which are based on his […]
TVLine.com
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Neymar, Bale and the transfer chain reaction

Goal Transfer List 2013: Activity in the transfer market this year showed that one big move can lead to a series of deals that are all connected.
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Guardiola's first strike: How Bayern landed 'talent of the century' Gotze from its greatest rival

The coach was forced to settle for his second-choice transfer target after arriving at Bayern, but still pulled off one of the most controversial deals in history.
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The Ridiculously Adorable Gift Giuliana Rancic Got Son Duke for Christmas

Stop it with the cuteness! Giuliana Rancic said she found the perfect Christmas gift for 16-month-old son Duke. “It’s a little vintage car. It’s the cutest thing,” she told ABC News while helping shoppers find great holiday gifts, working with T.J. Maxx and Marshalls. “I...
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Trent Reznor Praises David Bowie's 'The Next Day' Album

If Trent Reznor were making a top 10 list for 2013, it's a good bet the Nine Inch Nails frontman would put David Bowie's latest album The Next Day at Number One. "He's proved himself so many time[...]
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Saudi ready to act alone on Iran, Syria: ambassador

The West's policies on Iran and Syria are a "dangerous gamble" and Saudi Arabia is prepared to act on its own to safeguard security in the region, a top Saudi diplomat said. "We believe that many of the West’s policies on both Iran and Syria risk the stability and security of the Middle East," the…
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Typhoon Left Nearly $13 Billion in Damage

President Benigno Aquino III said Typhoon Haiyan caused nearly $13 billion in damages as his government released a report detailing the costs and a rebuilding plan.
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Photos of the day - December 19, 2013 (6 photos)

Internally displaced Sudanese take refuge inside a UNMIS compound in Juba, cyclists hold a 'Die-In' protest in London and Dennis Rodman is back in North Korea are just a few of our photos of the day for December 19, 2013. Find more news related pictures in our photo galleries and follow us on…
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Prince William's Voicemails Revealed: He Called Kate 'Babykins,' Mocked 'Ginger' Prince Harry

Jurors in the British phone hacking trial heard voicemails left by Prince William today, providing deeper insight into the royals’ private life. Journalists associated with the now-defunct newspaper News of the World are on trial for hacking the phones of celebrities, including Kate Middleton, who...
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Ashley Judd Opens Up About Tracking Device on Her Car

Ashley Judd has released a statement regarding the police report she filed in Tennessee last month accusing her half-sister, country music star Wynonna Judd, of trying to spy on her after a tracking device was found in her car. She tweeted a link to the...
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Ronda Rousey: “You Can't Really Blame Georges St-Pierre for Feeling Like He Was Done”

Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre recently vacated his belt and stepped away from the sport that he has dominated for several years. When he did, many of the comments were made across social media that he was scared to step into the Octagon again with Johny Hendricks, who many…
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Germany denies Jewish heirs; Cologne returns art

BERLIN (AP) — Germany says it won't return two paintings once owned by a Jewish businessman who fled the Nazis, even as the western city of Cologne agreed to hand back almost a dozen other valuable drawings to heirs in two separate cases.
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Tension between 49ers, Harbaugh getting tricky

Despite comment from owner Jed York, behind-the-scenes issues creating tension between team and coach
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Pippa Middleton Gets Engaged, Kate Middleton and Prince William Have Christmas Celebration With Prince George: Top Stories

Take a look at Us Weekly's most-read stories -- including Pippa Middleton's engagement and Prince George's Christmas plans -- from Wednesday, Dec. 18
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Exclusive: Tesla Model S charging system may have started garage fire - California fire dept

A fire department in Southern California said a garage fire may have been caused by an overheated charging system in a Tesla Model S sedan, in the latest link between the top selling electric car and the potential for fire. While Tesla Motors Inc maintains that the fire was not related to the car…
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US 'regrets' diplomat treatment as India seethes AFP
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India urges US to drop case against arrested female diplomatnews.yahoo.com/tearful-indian… 6 hrs ago
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Collapse at London's Apollo Theater (12 photos)

A theater is central London partially collapsed Thursday night during a performance at the height of the Christmas season, with police saying there were "a number" of casualties. It wasn't immediately clear if the roof, ceiling or balcony collapsed at the Apollo Theatre during a…
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9 Artists Being Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for 2014.
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How Manchester United ended up paying so much for Fellaini

The Goal Transfer List 2013 reveals that Marouane Fellaini will cost a hair-raising 97 million euros if he stays at Old Trafford until the end of his contract.
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BGC’s Ingram Says EU Carbon System Is Unattractive Quasi-Market

Mike Ingram, market strategist at BGC Partners Inc. in London, comments on the EU carbon market by e-mail.
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Special Report - Chinese military's secret to success: European engineering

By David Lague HONG KONG (Reuters) - If the People's Liberation Army went to war tomorrow, it would field an arsenal bristling with hardware from some of America's closest allies: Germany, France and Britain. Most of China's advanced surface warships are powered by German and French-designed…
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Sometimes, the Whales Watch You

It looks like a scene from a Spielberg movie or a fanciful illusion created in Photoshop. These whales are real, however, and they are about to give a massive surprise to a group of tourists on a tiny boat.
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The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle

The Hall of Fame, which just announced its usual oldies-show cavalcade of honorees, is not only an abomination against taxpayers—it’s a disgrace to the great God of rock.
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Here Are the SUVs and Trucks That Hold Value the Best

Sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks depreciate more slowly than passenger cars, and these may keep their value best of all.
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Miranda Kerr's Wellness Secret! (Healthy Hollywood)

Supermodel Miranda Kerr is a self-confessed wellness junkie. So, it makes sense she's on to "the" hottest oil of the moment -- coconut oil!

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Dragon Age: Inquisition (12 photos)

Images of BioWare's next installment in the Dragon Age series. Set to release Q3 2014 on PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.
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We Saw 'Wolf Of Wall Street' With A Bunch Of Wall Street Dudes And It Was Disturbing

The finance crowd cheered at the most grotesque moments.
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Pope Francis' Christmas Message: 'Place Ourselves at the Service of the Poor'

Known as the People's Pope, Time's Person of the Year Is Changing the Face of Catholicism
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Renault sets up full-scale Scalextric track in downtown London [w/poll]

Racing fans in the UK have been clamoring for the British Grand Prix to move from Silverstone into London proper for years, and that's almost what they'll get in June 2015 when the nascent Formula E series will ...
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Kim Kardashian's Daughter Bonds With Cousin Penelope; Khloe Kardashian Steps Out Post Split: Top Stories

Take a look at Us Weekly's most-read stories -- including North West's day out with cousin Penelope and Khloe Kardashian's first post-split appearance -- from Tuesday, Dec. 17
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Could Randall Cobb Return for the Green Bay Packers in Week 16?

COMMENTARY | The Green Bay Packers have been wrecked with injuries this season, especially losing their starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a broken collarbone. Everything in the media is revolving around whether or not Rodgers will play this week, but there is another injury in town that is…
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America’s 10 Most Expensive Places to Buy a House

Let's take a look at the 10 most expensive areas in the country where someone can buy a house, based on Coldwell Banker data.
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‘Speed Alone’ Caused Paul Walker Crash, According to Investigation

Investigators have found no evidence that the Porsche carrying actor Paul Walker had mechanical problems before it crashed, killing the “Fast & Furious” star. The investigation also has ruled out debris or other roadway conditions as causing the car in which Walker was a passenger to slam into a…
Variety
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Fox News has already lost its War on Christmas

Take down the Christmas tree Holiday Conifer and pack up the Nativity set Biblical-themed diorama: The War on Christmas is over, and the secularists have won.While Fox News was busy insisting that Santa (and Jesus) are white, a couple of new polls pointed to something that the network has been…
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Target: 40M card accounts may be breached

Target is grappling with a data security nightmare that threatens to drive off holiday shoppers during the company's busiest time of year. The nation's second largest discounter said Thursday that data ...
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Cuba eases 50-year-old restrictions on car imports

Cuba announced Thursday it will ease restrictions on car imports for the first time in half a century, marking the end of an era that made icons of the island's vintage automobiles. The official newspaper Granma said the decision to allow cars to be imported for sale at market prices on the island…
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Darks Days for Bill Donohue

Why does the head of the Catholic League think it's all right to call the Pope a Marxist?
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Five things you didn’t know about PlayStation 4

If you’re a gamer, you probably know quite a bit about Sony’s new PlayStation 4 ($399), which sold more than a million units its first 24 hours – and that’s just in the U.S. and Canada. PlayStation 4 (PS4) launched in 40 countries on Nov 29: 20 in Europe and 20 in Latin America. You [...]
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Person injured in incident on train tracks in Center City

Police are investigating an incident where a person may have been struck by a train in Center City.
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‘The X Factor’ Season 3 Final Showdown: So Very Special

"The X Factor" Season 3's final three competed for the final time this Wednesday, each performing three numbers: one "Song to Win," one duet with a celebrity guest, and one "Song of the Season" encore performance. I'll get to the recapping in a moment, but first, some random observations: —That…
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Harvard's Accused Bomb Hoaxer Granted Bail, Banned From Campus

Eldo Kim Had to Renounce His South Korean Citizenship to Get Bail
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New York Yankees: A Giant Fork in the Road

COMMENTARY | The worst-case scenario may have just been dropped in the New York Yankees' lap. Early Thursday morning, FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal tweeted that several sources report pitching star Masahiro Tanaka will not be posted by the Rakutan Eagles. Instead, Rakutan will make him a…
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BMW i8 Spyder Finally Approved For Production?

The 2015 BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car is one of next year's most anticipated cars, and now it appears a convertible version is also on the cards. BMW showed off a convertible i8 Spyder when the i8 was still at its concept stage, but Bimmerpost suggests the model might have gained official…
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Couple Fined $3,500 For Negative Review Fights Back With Lawsuit

John Palmer's Financial Troubles Began When He Bought His Wife a $20 Trinket Online
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Android Phone Blatantly Rips Off Apple

Android has been accused of ripping off Apple before, but this is the first device to blatantly do so.
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Obamacare Poll: Uninsured and Unenthusiastic

The Affordable Care Act set out to insure millions of Americans by mandating coverage, but do the uninsured even agree with the system the law has spawned?
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Ed Sheeran Set Up Courteney Cox With New Boyfriend Johnny McDaid

Ed Sheeran sure knows how to make a love connection. Along with his love ballads such as ”Lego House,” Sheeran is apparently great at setting up his friends. “My housemate [Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid] who I’ve lived with for a year, I introduced him to Courteney Cox. They...
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Don’t expect Nelson Cruz back in Texas

Nelson Cruz is still a free agent and still talking to the Rangers about potentially re-signing, but both Cruz and general manager Jon Daniels have made a reunion sound highly unlikely. Here’s what Cruz told Jeff Wilson of the Forth Worth Star Telegram: It’s been tough, but I understand it’s part…
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Neanderthal Woman's Genome Reveals Unknown Human Lineage

The existence of a mysterious ancient human lineage and the genetic changes that separate modern humans from their closest extinct relatives are among the many secrets now revealed in the first high-quality genome sequence from a Neanderthal woman, researchers say. Although modern humans are the…
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Ram Country Stars: Happy Holidays! (12 photos)

Whether it's serenading Mom while trimming the tree or prank-calling Jerry Garcia on Christmas (true story), country artists know how to make merry! Stars like Jake Owen, LeAnn Rimes and more share their favorite holiday traditions and memories. WATCH HERE!

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Beyonce album sets iTunes sales record, tops Billboard chart

By Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - R&B star Beyonce's latest self-titled album surpassed 1 million copies sold worldwide in six days on Wednesday and set a record for iTunes, Apple Inc and Columbia Records said. "Beyonce," the fifth solo studio album from the singer, which was unexpectedly…
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NH man gets 35 to life for fatally shooting wife

NEWPORT, N.H. (AP) — At the age of 12, Jill Perriello hid large kitchen knives in a toy box, fearing her father would use them to hurt her mother.
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Sorry, Bobby Jindal, There's No First Amendment Right To Star In A Reality Show

Gov. Bobby Jindal (R-La.) is very upset about...
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Family of Comatose Teen Battles Hospital for 'Time to Let God Work' Good Morning America
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Family of comatose teen battles hospital for "time to let God work":abcn.ws/1gIgjeW 7 hrs ago
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Satan worshippers denied spot next to Nativity scene

The controversy over a public display in Florida that features a Nativity scene and a Festivus pole has taken a new turn, after an application from satanic followers was denied by a state official.
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This Is What Happens When Bill Gates Draws Your Name For Secret Santa

Every year, thousands of Redditors...
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Lamborghini Gallardo Successor Leaked? [UPDATE] New Images

We’ve been waiting the last few weeks months years to see just what the heck the successor to the Lamborghini Gallardo is actually going to look like. Of course, there have been a few spy shots, and some really enticing renderings — but according to Autofilou, this is the real deal. This is the…
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The 5 Best Sports for Couples

by Sarah JioIt's a known fact: Couples who stay active together are happier, more connected and have a better chance of seeing it through in the long run. But what sports are best for you to enjoy with your husband? Here are our top 5 picks:
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World Cup 2014 in Brazil: Hyping the USA's Upcoming Schedule

COMMENTARY | The year 2014 is right around the corner, and that means the World Cup in Brazil is, too. As a hub of international soccer, Brazil will likely provide one of the most super-charged backdrops the tournament has seen in some time. Given there are four years between every World Cup…
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Two guys made a life-sized Lego car that runs on air

Steve Sammartino and Raul Oaida built a functional car out of Lego bricks that runs on air. The car is the product of the duo's Super Awesome Micro Project, a crowd-funded effort that allowed them to take 500,000 Lego bricks and 256 pistons and design a hot rod-esque masterpiece. Sammartino and…
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Sofia Vergara Spills Her Best Beauty Secrets

Sofia Vergara has topped countless 'Hottest Woman Alive' lists so obviously when Yahoo Shine recently sat down with the lady herself, we immediately got down to business — finding out exactly what she does to be so glamorous. Here, she reveals what it takes to look incredible all the time (hint:…
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2014 Top Safety Pick award recognizes the safest new cars

Under tough new criteria, 22 vehicles earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+ award for high-level protection in crashes and the availability of front crash prev...
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Mark Wahlberg Calls Faith 'Most Important Part of My Life'

Mark Wahlberg has found fame and fortune in Hollywood, but nothing comes close to his faith. “It’s the most important part of my life,” the 42-year-old actor told Parade magazine recently. “I don’t try to push it on anybody and I don’t try to hide...
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Watch this NY police officer threaten to ticket someone for washing a car in their own driveway

Even with the proliferation of digital cameras providing endless streams of seemingly irrefutable video evidence, there are still many sides of any given story that go unknown. And that is most likely what's going on with this video. What we do know is that YouTube user JokRKidd has a neighbor that…
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Twenty-two vehicles meet criteria for insurance industry's highest safety award

Just 22 vehicles earned the U.S. insurance industry's highest safety award for 2014, which rated vehicles on tougher new standards including crash prevention technology. Mana Rabiee reports.
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Higher blood pressure threshold OK in older adults

CHICAGO (AP) — Many older adults with high blood pressure can be treated less aggressively, which could mean taking fewer pills to get it under control, according to new treatment guidelines from an expert panel. But not all experts are on board with the advice — including the federal agency that…
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Don't overlook Social Security spousal benefits

It allows you to get half of a spouse's Social Security retirement benefit when you hit 66.
USA TODAY
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Disney World's Best Cheap Restaurants

"Magical" is undoubtedly the most popular description of any stay at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla.
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NFL Week 16 picks: Predictions for all 16 games

The Week 16 schedule could shake up the playoff picture; which teams does our NFL panels think will win this week?
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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (15 photos)

The big guy's back in this upcoming Wii U platformer.

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15 More TV Episodes We Loved This Year

We look beyond our best-shows list and find even more must-watch gems.
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Moon's Newest Crater Revealed in Crash-Site Photo

When a space rock slammed into the moon earlier this year, it tore a big new hole in the already pockmarked lunar surface and generated an explosion that would have been visible to the naked eye from Earth, scientists say. New images of the moon crater from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter…
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Hospital 'Buzzing' Over Engagement of Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor to Nurse

The upcoming marriage between a Boston Marathon bombing survivor and the nurse who helped him recover has the hospital where the pair met “buzzing.” “Everyone who works on the floor here, who knew him, everyone is buzzing about it,” Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital spokesman Tim Sullivan...
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At 61 She Lives in Basement While 87-Year-Old Dad Travels

Eighty-seven-year-old Lew Manchester has just returned from a three-week trip touring Buddhist temples in Laos and cruising the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. His 61-year-old daughter Lee lives year-round in ...
Bloomberg
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Mom Defends Going Overboard on Christmas Gifts for Her Kids

The scene from the classic movie, “A Christmas Story,” where the kids are ripping open gifts galore, is a scene most parents try to avoid recreating. But one mother of two is buying her kids whatever they want this holiday season. And she doesn’t feel...
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New Blood Pressure Guidelines Raise the Bar for Taking Medications

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Fewer people should take medicine to control their high blood pressure, a new set of guidelines recommends. Adults aged 60 or older should only take blood pressure medication if their blood pressure exc...
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How the original iPhone forced Google to completely rebuild Android

The day Steve Jobs unveiled the original iPhone model (January 9th, 2007,) Google’s Android team, which had been secretly working on a smartphone for two years, took a “kick in the stomach,” The Atlantic revealed. While Google knew, as everyone else also knew at the time, that Apple was working on…
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Floyd Mayweather vs. Amir Khan and Four Other Fights That Shouldn’t Happen in 2014

Mayweather is the best fighter in the world. Amir Khan, on the other hand, may not even be one of the fifteen best welterweights at the moment. Worst of all, if this mismatch is actually signed, it would prevent Mayweather from receiving a challenge from fighters who deserve the chance and would…
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Fall TV Ratings Champs: NFL, Voice and Spader Fuel NBC's Demo Win; CBS Draws Most Eyeballs

The numbers are in for the opening thrust of the 2013-14 TV season, and NBC was No. 1 in delivering the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demo, averaging a 3.2 rating versus CBS’ 2.7 and Fox’s 2.5. ABC placed fourth with a 2.4 […]
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A Broadway Show Revisits the Music of Janis Joplin

"A Night With Janis Joplin" brings the music to today's Broadway audiences.
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The Holiday Foods You Can Eat to Your Heart's Content

Unlike many carbs, sweet potatoes have a low glycemic index, meaning they help stabilize your blood sugar to prevent cravings, says nutritionist and author of The Fast Metabolism Diet Cookbook Haylie Pomroy. "Just don't mistake them for yams, which have a lot of added sugar," says Rocco DiSpirito,…
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Mario Kart 8 (25 photos)

The next installment in the hit Mario Kart series releasing on the Wii U in spring 2014.

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Mass. boy feared dead; mother charged; 2 fired

BOSTON (AP) — Police in Massachusetts only recently learned that a boy whose family had been getting state social-services help has been missing since September, leading to charges against the child's mother and her boyfriend and the firing of a social worker and the worker's supervisor.
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Soccer-Barca vulnerable without Messi, Neymar - Getafe

By Iain Rogers MADRID, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Barcelona are looking to extend their record run at the top of La Liga and sign off for the winter break with a win when they play at eighth-placed Getafe on Sunday but the modest Madrid-based club are eyeing an upset. Barca will travel to the Spanish…
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Chevy’s New SUVs Will Bear a Bigger Price Tag

Chevrolet has hiked the prices of its leading body-on-frame SUVs.
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Here’s how desperate some IT people are to avoid Windows 8

Microsoft knows that it has some work to do to make its desktop users happier with Windows 8. Despite this, the company is hoping to see a rapid uptick in Windows 8 adoption next year when it officially ends support for Windows XP. BusinessKorea reports, however, that some Korean IT departments are…
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‘Young and the Restless’ Star Michael Muhney Fired From Show

Michael Muhney, who’s played villain Adam Newman on the CBS daytime drama “The Young and the Restless” since 2009, is exiting the series. However, it’s also entirely possible that they’re writing his character off the series.
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'Superbug' bacteria widespread in U.S. chicken: consumer group

By Charles Abbott WASHINGTON (Reuters) - About half of the raw chicken breasts in a nationwide sampling carried antibiotic-resistant "superbug" bacteria, a U.S. consumer group said on Thursday, calling for stricter limits on use of the medicines on livestock. It could be more difficult to treat…
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Lucie Arnaz recalls Christmas with Lucy, Desi

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lucille Ball's classic antics are colorized in an "I Love Lucy" holiday special airing on CBS. But daughter Lucie Arnaz's vivid family Christmas memories don't require any embellishment to shine.
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Israel PM vows to continue settlement expansion

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue "developing" settlements following reports of US pressure ahead of a fresh round of Palestinian prisoner releases due later this month. "We will not stop, even for a moment, building our country and becoming stronger, and…
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Lego roadster hits the road (26 photos)

Created by Australian entrepreneur Steve Sammartino and dubbed the Super Awesome Micro Project , this life-sized Lego roadster was built with 500,000 bricks. Featuring four orbital engines powered by compressed air, the not-hot rod can hit only 18 mph — but repairs require no special tools.

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Abortion numbers drop at N. Dakota's lone clinic

North Dakota's lone abortion clinic is on pace to end the year with the fewest number of pregnancy-ending procedures recorded in more than a decade, a drop the facility's director attributes in part to ...
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Navy Planted False Info to Nab NCIS Mole, Alleged Bribery Kingpin

Investigators Knew They Had a Leak, Turned It to Their Advantage in Mass Bribery Case
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Los Angeles Lakers: Is It Time to Trade Pau Gasol?

COMMENTARY | Two months into the season and the Los Angeles Lakers are pretty much what we all thought they would be: a mess. Kobe Bryant has returned from a potentially career-threatening injury -- which is great. Before Kobe had even returned to the court, he signed a two-year contract…
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North Korea Purge Seen Fueling Risk of Kim Jong Un Show of Force

North Korea’s execution of Kim Jong Un’s uncle and de facto deputy raises the risk the leader may take military action against the South to demonstrate his authority after the purge.
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'The Voice' Recap: Tessanne Chin Crowned as Winner

Tessanne Chin, a 28-year-old former backup singer for reggae legend Jimmy Cliff and a member of coach Adam Levine’s team, was crowned the winner of the fifth season of NBC’s The Voice Tuesday night during a live two-hour finale. She wins a recording contract. Sixteen-year-old...
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Deal reached to remove petcoke from Southeast Side.

Officials will annouce a new deal today to remove petcoke from storage site on Chicago`s Southeast Side.
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Ronaldo: Bale is doing amazing

The world's most expensive player saw injuries blight his early weeks in Spain but he has since shown his star quality with several eye-catching displays
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Alleged 9/11 conspirator kicked out of Guantanamo hearing again

By Lacey Johnson FORT MEADE, Maryland (Reuters) - An accused conspirator in the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington was for the second day in a row expelled from a courtroom at the Guantanamo Bay war crimes tribunal on Wednesday for being disruptive. I want to leave," Ramzi…
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Is Justin Bieber Really Retiring?

2013 has certainly been a wild year for Justin Bieber … but was all the drama enough to push the superstar into early retirement?
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Indiana Pacers: Why George Hill Is Not the Right Point Guard

COMMENTARY | The Indiana Pacers lost a tough game to the Miami Heat last night in disappointing fashion, but things are becoming a bit more clear when it comes to starting point guard George Hill. Hill began his starting point guard career with the Pacers last season and has been very…
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7 Fast Food Items We're Sorry (and Not So Sorry) Disappeared in 2013

Ah, the circle of life. So beautiful. So sad. So deep-fried. The fast food industry features an ever-revolving door of offerings designed to appeal to fickle tastebuds and capitalize on trends. But between limited-time offers that didn’t quite make the cut—and long-time dishes whose time had…
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Winnie denies Mandela family feud

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Nelson Mandela's ex-wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, has denied that his family is engaged in a "succession or dynasty" battle amid media reports of a family feud. She also said the anti-apartheid fighter's eldest daughter is now the head of the family.
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Downton Abbey's Joanne Froggatt: Anna & Mr. Bates Start Season 4 'In A Really Happy Place'

After all the turmoil Anna and Mr. Bates have had to endure on "Downton Abbey," it should come as a relief to fans of the PBS Masterpiece series that the pair starts Season 4 this January in a good place.
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Top 10 Retired Pro Wrestlers Who'd Be Great Managers

COMMENTARY | Most of the greatest managers in professional wrestling history began their careers competing in the squared circle. Although the role of managers has diminished in recent years, many retired wrestlers still have a lot to add to the industry. As managers, these retired wrestlers…
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'The Wolf Of Wall Street' Premiere (12 photos)

Stars attend the 'The Wolf Of Wall Street' premiere on December 17, 2013 in New York City.

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Should the Chicago Bulls Sign LeBron James This Offseason?

When LeBron James opts out of his contract this coming offseason, should the Chicago Bulls be there to offer him a max contract? Now, before you say that James won't exercise the early-termination clause in his current deal the first chance he gets, think again. There simply isn't an extension…
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Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro Talk About Taking on 'Grudge Match'

When it comes to boxing movies, Sylvester Stallone and Robert DeNiro are seasoned veterans. Their new movie, “Grudge Match,” has the two facing off in the ring, a first. The two actors talked with “Nightline” co-anchor Cynthia McFadden about how they prepared for the new...
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LeBron angrily goes after Mario Chalmers on the Heat bench (VIDEO)

It’s been a running theme over the past few seasons in Miami, where the Heat veterans — namely LeBron James and Dwyane Wade — haven’t been at all shy about dressing down Mario Chalmers on the court following an in-game mistake. Two straight championships later, things apparently haven’t changed all…
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It’s Your 2013 Exit Interview: No. 13 Carl Edwards

Welcome to From the Marbles' 2013 driver reviews. Here, we're going to critique, praise and bloviate about the top 30 drivers in the 2013 NASCAR season. Chase Carl! We'll always remember that you made the Chase, Carl. We'll always have … Continue reading →
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Muslims, Christians torn apart in Central Africa town

Bossangoa (Central African Republic) (AFP) - The Christian camp is on one side, the Muslim camp on another, separated by a red dirt road littered with abandoned homes, a no man's land swirling with bitterness, rumours and accusations. Wrenched apart by sectarian violence, the Central African…
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AP critics pick the year's best video games

The top 10 video games of 2013, according to Lou Kesten:
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San Francisco 49ers fans to put up billboard in Seattle to mock Seahawks fans

The feud between Seattle and San Francisco has quickly become one of the most heated in the NFL. Most of the conversation between fans comes back to the 49ers fans reminding Seahawks fans they've never won a Super Bowl. The … Continue reading →
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Turkey dismisses Istanbul police chief

Istanbul's most senior police official was dismissed Thursday, days after police launched raids that detained dozens of people. The massive corruption and bribery investigation has ensnared the sons of ...
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Arsenal, Chelsea look to find form at the top

By Josh Reich LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal and Chelsea fill two of the Premier League's top three spots but will be hoping to shrug off indifferent form as they get the busy Christmas period underway when they clash on Monday (2000 GMT). The feelgood factor around Arsene Wenger's Arsenal was dented…
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Deputy saves man from fiery crash in Oakland

A deputy who tried to pull over a suspected DUI driver before a crash at a gas station in Oakland also saved the man.
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Batman vs. Superman: Everything we know so far

As with most superhero movies, it has been very, very difficult to find reliable information on Zack Snyder's upcoming sequel to Man of Steel. Since the film was confirmed at Comic-Con this summer, a few details have trickled out; you have undoubtedly heard that Batman will appear, and that he'll…
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Ten things I would love to see changed in professional golf

Golf is our passion. We play it, we watch it, we live it and we always want the game to evolve. So what could we tweak in professional golf to make the game even better? Read on for our 10 … Continue reading →
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The Obamacare ‘Shotgun Wedding’—Marry or Lose Your Home

The nature of these unintended consequences changes dramatically when complex “solutions” turn out to be poorly designed and incompetently administered. The rollout of the Affordable Care Act has provided many real-world examples of this, but perhaps none so “unintended” as the consequences…
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Bret Bielema opens up about struggles during his first season at Arkansas

Bret Bielema’s first season at Arkansas didn’t go exactly as planned. The Razorbacks went 3-9 and he missed a bowl game for the first time in his head-coaching career. In a Q&A with the Associated Press, Bielema said "the Lord … Continue reading →
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Patriarch off 'Duck Dynasty' after gay comments

A&E announced Wednesday what it called a "hiatus" for Robertson, 67, after he disparaged gays in the January edition of GQ magazine. He also said that, growing up in Louisiana before the Civil ...
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See Miley Cyrus wreck Ken Block in Ford’s Snowkhana Two

Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of the world's weirdest videos. I'm your host, Alex Lloyd, and I will be explaining Ford's latest plot in its Snowkhana series — without appearing to be tripping on acid. Enjoy the show. Ken Block has released Gymkhana 6, a flashy video of him driving…
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Five most under-the-radar bowl games

Keep an eye on these contests that are being a bit overlooked.
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Putin: NSA surveillance needed to fight terrorism

President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that National Security Agency surveillance is necessary to fight terrorism, but added that the U.S. government must "limit the appetite" of the agency with ...
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Sony PlayStation 4 Makes Right Play for Gamers

Seven years after its last release, Sony is back with the PlayStation 4, a powerful console aimed squarely at gamers.
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China confirms near miss with U.S. ship in South China Sea

By Sui-Lee Wee BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Wednesday confirmed an incident between a Chinese naval vessel and a U.S. warship in the South China Sea, after Washington said a U.S. guided missile cruiser had avoided a collision with a Chinese warship maneuvering nearby. Experts have said the…
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7 Most Valuable College Football Teams

On the brink of bowl game madness, let's take a look at the seven most valuable college football teams.
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Uncertainty over security pact drives final nail into Afghan bubble

By Hamid Shalizi and Mirwais Harooni KABUL (Reuters) - When Afghan President Hamid Karzai announced he would delay signing a vital security pact with the United States, amid the hubbub of dismay, the Afghan elite gathered in the room might have heard the sound of the country's economic bubble…
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How Katy Perry Surprised Fans at John Mayer Concert

Katy Perry and John Mayer seem like the perfect couple, and it definitely showed when the "Roar" songstress made a surprise appearance at Mayer's concert at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn, New York, Tuesday night. Joining her boyfriend on stage … Continue reading →
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Iran, six world powers resume expert talks on nuclear deal

By Tom Miles and Justyna Pawlak GENEVA/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Iran and six world powers began expert-level talks in Geneva on Thursday to work out how to put into practice a landmark deal obliging Tehran to curb its nuclear program in return for some relief from economic sanctions. That could mean…
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Running down the 35 bowl games

This is it, the final go-round for the BCS.
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Report: Robert Griffin III’s father is urging the Washington Redskins to hire Baylor coach Art Briles

The Washington Redskins, Mike Shanahan and Robert Griffin III haven't won many games this season, but they've been incredibly productive in leaking stories to the media about each other. The latest comes from Jason Cole at Bleacher Report. In this … Continue reading →
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Is ‘Anchorman’s Paul Rudd Superhero Material? ‘Ant-Man’ In The Offing

The long-rumored crowning of Paul Rudd as Ant-Man is finally happening. He is Marvel‘s choice to star as the title character in the Edgar Wright-directed film. Rudd has proven himself adept at light drama and he is exceptionally good at comedy, but I never really thought of him as superhero…
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Report: John Gruden would be ‘open to hearing’ from Texas about head coaching job

Would John Gruden consider leaving the ESPN Monday Night Football announcing booth for the sidelines at Darrell K. Royal Stadium? A report from OrangeBloods.com citing a source says that the Super Bowl-winning coach has Texas as one of the few … Continue reading →
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Simon Cowell Confirms Demi Lovato Exiting ‘X Factor’

“The X Factor” creator Simon Cowell confirmed tonight that fellow judge Demi Lovato will be departing the Fox singing competition while he did press on the red carpet for the finale. News confirms a story published by People earlier today reporting that Lovato will exit the series in order to…
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A&M prepares for what could be Manziel's last game

Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin balked Wednesday when asked to reflect on Johnny Manziel's career as he and the Aggies prepare for what could be the quarterback's last college game. The Aggies will face Duke in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl on Dec. 31. Manziel hasn't revealed his plans for the future, but…
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Brad Pitt Turns 50 — Here Are The Actor's 10 Highest-Grossing Movies

Brad Pitt is 50 today. Yes, we kind of...
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Police: Dozens Hurt in London Theater Collapse

London authorities say at least seven people were seriously hurt and 80 others injured at a theater which partially collapsed during a packed performance of a show during the height of the Christmas season. (Dec. 19)
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San Lorenzo gives top fan Pope Francis their trophy

By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - San Lorenzo visited Pope Francis on Wednesday and gave their number one fan their Argentine league trophy and one of the gloves goalkeeper Sebastian Torrico was wearing in the decisive match last Sunday. San Lorenzo, who Francis cheered on for decades…
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10 Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2013 (According to Google Searches)

In its annual end-of-the-year Zeitgeist, Google recounts the most searched people, places and topics of 2013. With his precious wrinkled face and easygoing personality, it's no surprise that the Bulldog tops Google's list of most searched dog breeds! He might be No. 2 on Google, but he will do…
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Man and ape clash in the first trailer for 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes'

Cloverfield director Matt Reeves is returning to big-screen blockbusters this summer with Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, the sequel to 2011's well-received Planet of the Apes prequel starring James Franco. The first trailer for the new installment has just debuted, teasing the impending war…
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West Ham shock Spurs, Man United reach semis

By Toby Davis LONDON (Reuters) - West Ham United piled more misery on managerless Tottenham Hotspur by coming from behind to book their place in the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win at White Hart Lane on Wednesday. Ashley Young scored his first goal in 18 months as champions Manchester…
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Daryl Hall Stunned By Hall and Oates' Rock Hall of Fame Induction

"I didn't think this would happen as long as the people who were in power stayed in power"
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Marcus Mariota made the decision to return to Oregon before learning the results of his NFL draft grade

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota announced in a statement on December 3 that he intended to return to school for his junior year, but a report from NFLDraftScout.com came out Wednesday stating that Mariota went ahead and requested his draft grade … Continue reading →
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Obama task force's NSA proposals go 'much further than anyone expected'

The National Security Agency should stop collecting Americans’ telephone call “metadata,” instead letting phone companies keep the data describing trillions of calls, which the NSA could then search only with a court order, a panel advising President Obama recommends. The recommendation was among…
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8 Most Successful Christmas Day Films

Christmas Day is one of the most important days for the film industry in the entire calender year, and we examine eight success stories.
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The "Rush" to Replace GSP: Who Will Benefit the Most from Georges St. Pierre Leaving MMA?

COMMENTARY | The news of Georges St. Pierre deciding to walk away from active competition is not a week old and ramifications have already begun to hit the world of mixed martial arts. The UFC has removed the great champion from their rankings page and taken strides to make new contenders for the…
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Macaulay Culkin Eats a Slice of Pizza in Viral Video, and That's All That Happens

Seriously.
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McDonald's Has To Get Rid Of 10 Million Pounds Of Mighty Wings

McDonald's has 10 million pounds of Mighty...
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UPDATE: Sarah Palin, Louisiana Governor Weigh In On ‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Controversy

UPDATE, 9:40 AM: Duck Dynasty fan Sarah Palin has taken to social media to voice her support for Phil Robertson, saying that his suspension is an attack on free speech. “Free speech is an endangered species,” she wrote on Facebook. “Those ‘intolerants’ hatin’ and taking on the Duck Dynasty…
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Semi Truck, Pickup Involved In Fatal Crash

A fatal crash involving a pickup and a semi truck shut down a Boone County road for three hours Thursday.
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Jay Leno Already Getting Job Offers Before Being Bumped Off Tonight Show!

Jay Leno, the man with the highest ratings in late night TV, is about to be out of a job! The long-time Tonight Show host will step down in February and allow Jimmy Fallon to take over at 11:35. But unlike the Conan O’Brien debacle of four years ago, this time, Jay will be gone from the NBC show…
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New 'Bachelor' Juan Pablo Describes His Type of Woman

He has a type! In just a few weeks, “Bachelor” fans will begin watching Juan Pablo Galavis embark on his quest to find true love, and it’s becoming clearer who he’s looking for. In a recent media call, the father of one (who named 

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