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Super Bowl 2013: The 7 best halftime shows of all time
For Super Bowl 2013, Beyonce will have some big shoes to fill. Here are the 7 all-time best halftime shows from past games.
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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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Michael Jackson: 10 quotes on the 30th anniversary of "Thriller"
Here are 10 quotes from Michael Jackson to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of "Thriller," still the number one selling album in music history.
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11 best books of November, according to Amazon's editors
What are the best books to pick up this month? From fiction to nonfiction, Amazon's editors suggest the titles that they believe are the cream of the crop.
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The Beloit College Mindset List for the class of 2016
Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wis., releases its Mindset List to give a snapshot of how the incoming freshmen class views the world.
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Chris Kelly, 1990s kid rapper, dies
Chris Kelly, of the rap group Kris Kross, has died, according to authorities. The pair's biggest hit was "Jump," part of a 1992 album. They were know for their rap delivery as well as a gimmick of wearing their clothing backward.
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Michael Jackson wrongful death trial opens: Were tour organizers to blame?
Michael Jackson died in part because the organizers of his 'This Is It' tour were irresponsible taskmasters, the family alleges in its wrongful death suit. But that might be hard to prove.
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Rodney Allen Rippy, child star, bows out of Compton mayor race
Rodney Allen Rippy finished back in a pack of 12 candidates vying for mayor of Compton, Calif. Rodney Allen Rippy shot to fame as the kid in the Jack in the Box "Too bigga eat!" TV ads.
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'Zombie apocalypse' strikes university campus
Dozens of 'zombies' lurched across the University of Michigan campus today, their arms stretched forward and their faces painted with faux blood, as part of an emergency preparedness curriculum from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Jesse Jackson Jr. guilty plea: 'For years I lived off my campaign' (+video)
Former US Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges stemming from use of $750,000 in campaign donations for everything from a Rolex watch and furs to toilet paper and food. His wife, a former Chicago alderman, also pleaded guilty.
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Global News Blog North Korea video: Welcome to theater of the bizzare
North Korea posted a strange video about an attack on New York City, accompanied by the tune 'We are the World.' Why you shouldn't worry.
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American Idol auditions in Oklahoma shock and awe
American Idol auditions Thursday in Oklahoma brought inspiration and bizarre choices – and a cameo by a former American Idol judge. Next week, American Idol embarks on the infamous Hollywood week.
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Sundance 2013: Documentaries shine in Utah
At the Sundance Film Festival, docs like 'Twenty Feet From Stardom' and 'The Crash Reel' show some of the best the industry has to offer.
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Super Bowl 2013: The 7 best halftime shows of all time
For Super Bowl 2013, Beyonce will have some big shoes to fill. Here are the 7 all-time best halftime shows from past games.
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Music schools drum up new hope for students in Haiti
Three years after the earthquake that left the country in ruins, Haiti's government has an unlikely new remedy for poverty and crime: music education.
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Modern Parenthood Mall of Louisiana flash mob riot: not all flash mobs are alike
A teen flash mob brawl at the Mall of Louisiana and flash robs are the darker side of the social media phenomenon that has frequently been used for good: Like Caine's Arcade support or building awareness about a public issue or just for good, clean fun.
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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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Michael Jackson: 10 quotes on the 30th anniversary of "Thriller"
Here are 10 quotes from Michael Jackson to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of "Thriller," still the number one selling album in music history.
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YouTube's quick wick of fame
Good songs may often become hits online, but can artists afford to upload them for free viewing?
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Global News Blog Syrians want to know: 'Are you okay after Superstorm Sandy?'
With the sound of mortars in the background, Syrians in Aleppo express concern for our American correspondent and his storm-battered homeland.
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11 best books of November, according to Amazon's editors
What are the best books to pick up this month? From fiction to nonfiction, Amazon's editors suggest the titles that they believe are the cream of the crop.
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The Beloit College Mindset List for the class of 2016
Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wis., releases its Mindset List to give a snapshot of how the incoming freshmen class views the world.
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Tiny creatures with hip names
More new species to name means scientists are reaching out to pop culture.
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Katherine Jackson: Lawyer says protecting kids is main concern (+video)
Katherine Jackson, Michael Jackson's mother, is caught in the middle of a family dispute over the guardianship of the deceased pop star's three children. A lawyer says the main concern is protecting the kids from bullying and greed.
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Why are 12 million children singing to Nelson Mandela?
Nelson Mandela's birthday is a cause for annual celebrations in South Africa, and this year, 67 minutes of volunteer work and public service. Nelson Mandela turned 94 today.
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Oprah charts comeback with big-name interviews (+video)
Oprah Winfrey is working to revive her OWN channel with more celebrity interviews, including the Kardashians. But Katie Couric is also vying for big-name interviews.
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Latin America Monitor Traveling to the Rio+20 Earth Summit? A list of what to see and do.
As thousands descend upon Rio for the Rio+20 sustainability conference, here's a list of some of the newest attractions – beyond the beach.
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Top picks: A video by Croatian cellists, Michelle Obama's new book, and more
Singer Melody Gardot embraces multiculturalism, noir writer Philip Kerr pens another winner with 'Prague Fatale,' and more top picks.
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American Idol: Steven Tyler predicts a Jessica Sanchez win (+video)
American Idol: The final three contestants each performed three songs Wednesday night. After her first performance, Steven Tyler predicted that Jessica Sanchez would take home the American Idol title. Did he speak too soon?
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Horizons EU gives thumbs up to Sony's $2.2 billion takeover of EMI
The European Union has approved the Sony-led acquisition of EMI Music. But there are strings attached.
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