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Egyptians targeted with blasphemy charges
CAIRO (AP) — The pale, young Christian woman sat handcuffed in the courtroom, accused of insulting Islam while teaching history of religions to fourth-graders. A team of Islamist lawyers with long beards sang in unison, "All except the Prophet Muhammad."
Associated PressROLL CALL: Courtney Stodden Reveals She Made A Sex Tape
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Access HollywoodOJ's ex-lawyer contradicts his testimony on guns
LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson's former lawyer defended himself point-by-point Friday against allegations he botched the former football star's armed-robbery trial, after giving damaging testimony that Simpson actually knew his buddies had guns when they went to a hotel room together to reclaim some…
Associated PressNigeria bombs Islamists, US sounds alarm
By Lanre Ola MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigerian warplanes struck militant camps in the northeast on Friday in a major push against an Islamist insurgency, drawing a sharp warning from the United States to respect human rights and not harm civilians. Troops used jets and helicopters to bombard…
'Smart Rifle' Begins Shipping to Gun Owners This Week
A Texas startup has developed a “smart rifle”that barely needs to be aimed. The maker of the gun, being shipped to stores this week, brags that “even a novice shooter can become an elite long-range marksman in minutes.” The company, TrackingPoint, has said its “world’s...
ABC NewsMom Dreads Rivalry Between Daughter And Her New Sibling
DEAR ABBY: I am the mother of a 5-year-old daughter I'll call Mandy. Her father and I separated when she was 16 months old and now we are divorced. I am newly engaged to a wonderful man and very happy.I have just learned that my ex is having a baby boy with a woman he has stated he does not love…
Dear AbbyEva Mendes Is Really Committed … to This Outfit
Eva Mendes is not afraid of commitment! We all know the 39-year-old beauty is dedicated to her relationship with long-time boyfriend Ryan Gosling, but it appears that she is equally devoted to one particular outfit that she’s been wearing over … Continue reading →
omg! Celeb NewsNadal getting close to the place he wants to be
By Iain Rogers MADRID (Reuters) - When Rafa Nadal returned to action in February after seven months out with a knee injury he never thought that just over three months later he would have another five titles in the bag, including two more Masters triumphs. The Spaniard, a former number one and the…
ReutersDog Cares for Trapped Kitten
By Amy Sinatra Ayres | vetstreet.comA South Carolina resident called police on Monday to report she'd heard a dog barking since Saturday. When animal control officer Michelle Smith followed the noise down a steep embankment to a ravine, she found a 5-year-old dog - who was nursing a tiny kitten.…
PetsPowerball Winner Will Keep Uncle Sam Smiling
If you're lucky enough to win the upcoming half-billion-dollar Powerball, you'll also be putting a big smile on Uncle Sam's face. That's because the tax burden will be substantial. Here's a breakdown on ...
CNBCGreg Oden reportedly ‘looks unbelievable’
In 2009, Greg Oden averaged 16.7 points, 12.8 rebounds and 3.4 blocks per 36 minutes. After injury, Oden finally looked like the No. 1 pick (at least when not compared to Kevin Durant), and people were getting excited. Of course, you know how the story ends. More injuries for Oden, who hasn’t…
NBC SportsFashion Faceoff: Jennifer Aniston vs. Kate Moss
Two women, one dress. Fan favorites Jennifer Aniston and Kate Moss — one known as a good "friend" and another as a fashion icon — wore the same high-fashion design just weeks apart. Let's break down their looks. What they … Continue reading →
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Yahoo! Health ArticlesThe Mystery of the Immaculately Conceived Baby Anteater
A Dan Brown-worthy mystery (forget about Dante, what about the zoo?) is as follows: Staffers at a zoological conservation center in Greenwich, Conn., are very confused — as are the rest of us — because their female giant anteater, Armani, has managed to conceive a baby, apparently without the…
The Atlantic WireRafa Benitez congratulates Jose Mourinho on having the worst season of his career
"This has been my worst season because it's the first season in which I have not won an important title." That is what you said after losing Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, Jose. I am already having … Continue reading →
Dirty TackleThe UFC Suspends and Fines Nate Diaz for Derogatory Tweet
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced on Friday that it has suspended and fined Nate Diaz for a derogatory tweet the lightweight fighter made on Thursday.
MMA WeeklyMeteoroid impact triggers bright flash on the moon
By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - An automated telescope monitoring the moon has captured images of an 88-pound (40 kg) rock slamming into the lunar surface, creating a bright flash of light, NASA scientists said on Friday. The explosion on March 17 was the biggest seen since NASA…
GOP hopes IRS scandal will snag health care law
Political scandals have strange ways of causing collateral damage, and Republicans are hoping the furor over federal tax enforcers singling out conservative groups will ensnare their biggest target: President ...
Adam Lambert Talks EDM, Daft Punk, Nicki Minaj, and ‘Idol’ Judging Rumors
Season 8 "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert dueted on Thursday night's "Idol" finale with third-place finalist Angie Miller, in what was arguably the finest performance of the entire show. That was Angie's moment, her time to shine…but afterwards, when Reality Rocks caught up with Adam…
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Perhaps the most surprising thing about Ron Jeremy, the most famous porn star in the world, is not that he has had sex thousands of women on and off screen, but that he has a close friendship with Craig Gross, the squeaky clean Christian pastor who runs XXX Church.
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