- 04/23/2013
5-Year-Old Rape Victims: 2 Minors Assaulted, Tortured, Left for Dead in India
A 5-year-old girl's rape in Ghansaur town in the Seoni District of Madhya Pradesh has sparked fresh outrage among women's advocates throughout India and abroad. The young girl is in a critical condition and not doing well, according to reports, although her attacker, Firoz Khan, was arrested and charged.
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04/22/2013Bat for Boston Victims: Red Sox's Jonny Gomes Honors 3 Killed in Bombings and Slain Cop
A bat for Boston victims of the terrorist bombing spread quickly on the internet, with many approving of Red Sox outfielder Jonny Gomes' tribute. The Boston baseball player had the name of the three victims that died from the blast and the slain MIT officer engraved on his bat for Sunday's game.
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04/22/2013Box Office Results: 'Oblivion' Makes $38.2 Million, Snags No. 1 Spot From '42'
Box office results showed that "Oblivion," the post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller starring Tom Cruise, brought in an outstanding $38.2 million this past weekend, wresting the no. 1 spot from Jackie Robinson film "42." Despite the successful weekend though, critics are not as impressed with the film, claiming they were underwhelmed by the slow-moving plot.
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04/19/2013Kim Kardashian Divorce Official: Kris Humphries Didn't Want to Miss NBA Playoffs
Kim Kardashian's divorce became finalized Friday, according to reports. A judge granted the couple, who was married for only 72 days in 2011, a divorce today after Kris Humphries' initial request for an annulment was dropped. Although there was an initial battle between the ex-couple as to the way the marriage would end, Kardashian may have the NBA playoffs to thank for the divorce she wanted.
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04/18/2013Superman- 'Man of Steel' New Trailer: General Zod, Pa Kent, Lois Lane Appear (VIDEO)
The Superman "Man of Steel" trailer was released online Tuesday, and the third clip previewing the highly-anticipated film has fans chomping at the bit. Much more of the film's direction and characters were revealed in the 3-minute trailer, including the antagonist, Superman's family, and Lois Lane.
Tags Movies - 04/17/2013
Galliano Dress Uproar: Israeli Official Bans Designer Over Past Anti-Semitic Rant
A Galliano dress caused uproar when Israel's broadcasting authority banned the designer assisting a contestant for the Eurovision song competition. Although John Galliano was banned on the basis of a drunken anti-Semitic rant two years ago, the celebrity designer also said that he never offered to make any dress.
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04/17/2013Helicopter Crash in Korea: US Chopper Takes 'Hard Landing' Near DPRK Border (PHOTO)
A helicopter crashed in Korea during an annual joint military drill between United States Forces Korea and the South Korean army Tuesday. The chopper, a CH-53E Super Stallion, made a "hard landing" near the North Korean border, but fortunately, none of the 21 service members aboard were killed.
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04/16/2013Cruise Tourists Robbed at Gunpoint in St. Lucia: 'A Horrible Scenario,' Says Official
Cruise tourists were robbed while aboard a bus on St. Lucia, the Caribbean island's officials said. The 50 cruise ship passengers had stopped for a while on the tropical island Friday when gunmen forced them to hand over their valuables.
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04/16/2013Patton Oswalt's Tweet, Facebook Rant Against Boston Marathon Bombings Goes Viral
Patton Oswalt's tweet and Facebook posts raging against the Boston marathon bombers has gone viral, with many echoing the frustration of the tragic moment. The Boston marathon bombing killed 3 people, including 8-year-old Martin Richard, and injured at least 170 more.
- 04/16/2013
Boston Marathon Cowboy Carlos Arrendando Braved Explosions to Help Bombing Victims (VIDEO)
The Boston Marathon cowboy, whose real name is Carlos Arredando, was one of the first available and willing to help during Monday's explosions, which left three dead and over 170 injured. He was with his wife, Melida, in the VIP section of the marathon seats when the first bomb exploded, and immediately sprang into action to help.
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04/15/2013Mark Wahlberg on 'Pain & Gain': Actor Used 'Criminal Mentality' and Bulked Up for Role
Mark Wahlberg's "Pain & Gain" role required the actor to go through a transformation, gaining pounds of muscle to play the bodybuilding part. In the film, some bodybuilders kidnap one of their clients to get a quick payday, which required Wahlberg as an actor to rely heavily on his criminal past.
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04/15/2013Starbucks Cutting Prices in May, Hopes to 'Attract New Customers'
Starbucks is cutting the prices of their ground coffee beans sold in grocery stores worldwide. The move will most likely cut into the massive coffee business' profits, but some analysts are betting that the low cost of coffee right now could hurt Starbucks' competitors even more.
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04/15/2013Lebron and Fan Kiss After Miami Heat Beats Boston Celtics (VIDEO)
Lebron and a fan kissed after the Miami Heat's win over the Boston Celtics Friday, and many found the basketball player's love for the little girl adorable. Lebron James had just finished an interview when he spotted the young fan on the sideline waiting to meet him.
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04/12/2013Joe Arpaio Bomb Plot: Police Intercept Explosive Device Aimed at Ariz. Sheriff (VIDEO)
A Joe Arpaio bomb plot could have caused the self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff in America" serious harm, injuring or even killing him had it not been intercepted. The package was supposed to make it onto the Phoenix, Ariz. lawman's desk Thursday, but officials found something particularly "suspicious" about the parcel.
- 04/12/2013
Hermit Arrested: Solitary Man Stole 1,000 Times, Lived 27 Years in Woods (VIDEO)
A hermit was arrested last week after 27 years spent stealing expensive items from Maine residents while living in the woods alone. Christopher Knight, 47, was dubbed the North Pond Hermit after stealing over 1,000 items to help maintain his solitary lifestyle.


