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Pope Francis Quotes and News: Who Invented the Internet? For the Pontiff, It Was God

Pope Francis is tackling an entity that most do not typically associate with religious leaders or the Catholic Church. In honor of World Communications Day, Pope Francis offered his opinion on the great mysterious entity that is the Internet.

Bernie Madoff Suffers Heart Attack, Here's His Victim's Reaction

Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy -- white-collar scam artist Bernie Madoff suffered a heart attack in prison last month, according to the latest reports.

Boy Falls Into 140-foot Well in Backyard, Survives with Only a Broken Collarbone

Authorities say an adult would have died Eleven-year-old Emery Howard endured a deep drop into a well after leaping onto a faulty board at a vacant house in Greenville, N.

Hollywood vs. Reality: Dispelling the Stereotype that Latino Occupations Only Include Maids, Laborers and Landscapers

Latinos' characters in Hollywood films are designed contrary to the realities of Latinos and their lives off-screen. While there have been a few exceptions to the rule, on the most part, films continue to embrace stereotypes regarding sexuality, demeanor, aggressiveness, and occupations. Latinos frequently appear as housemaids, gardeners, nannies and a convoy of other domestics, and that's when they aren't playing drug dealers, drug mules and gangsters. Whether based in reality or not, films infrequently make the effort to show Latinos performing jobs that earn higher wages or contributing to society on a larger scale. Latinos are rarely seen as politicians, doctors, or CEOs.

Sex Work and the City: Police Confiscate and Destroy Condoms in an Attempt to Rid Prostitution in NYC

The New York City sex industry isn't glamorous. It's dark, seedy, lurid, and the sex work that the women and, to a lesser degree, men engage in carries the risk of danger, disease, sexual violence, and abduction. There aren't many tools that the sexually exploited demographic can use, but one tool that is at their disposal is condoms. With 50 percent of streetwalkers being African American and 25 percent being Latino, and the average age of prostitute in the United States being between the ages of 12-14 years old; it's ethic teenagers who continue to suffer HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases at a high rate -particularly when police confiscate their condoms, a form harassment that's orchestrated in order to prevent sex workers from turning tricks.

8-year-old Saves Six People From Fire, Dies Trying to Save Wheelchair-Bound Uncle

He saved everyone except his grandfather and uncle An eight-year-old boy from New York, who fully deserves the term hero, died tragically after having rescued six family members from a fire at their trailer home.

Heated Bus Stop Beach Theme in New York, Duo in Swim Suits Premiere the Bus Stop

The yellow-beached themed heated seats on one of New York's busiest areas has been transformed by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Justin Bieber DUI: Singer Jailed in Miami, What Did Police Find in His System?

So Justin Bieber is really in trouble now. The singer who received a "hood pass" from rapper The Game during a TMZ show, is officially a jail bird now. He is being held in Miami Beach for drag racing, resisting arrest, a DUI and they even found drugs in the car. Will this be the lesson Bieber needs?

Winter Storm Watch 2014: Nasty Front Hits Northeast and Midwest, Thousands of Flights Affected

A winter storm which meteorologists are calling "Janus" has dumped a record amount of snow on the Northeast and the Midwest, causing thousands of flight cancellations, schools and businesses to close, and affecting millions of people overall.

Chinese Tech Bootcamps Aim to Ween Web Junkies Off of Computer

Chinese Tech Bootcamps Aim to Ween Addicts off the Net The internet is an informational tool and also a way to spend countless hours leveling up, role playing and spending money on the latest games.

Better Call Saul T.V. Series: Breaking Bad Prequel’s Cast Additions, Plot Points and More

"Better Call Saul" is the latest creation from Vince Gilligan, the creator of the Golden Globe winning one-hour drama "Breaking Bad."

Doctors Warn Women Spanx & Other Shapewear May Be Damaging Your Organs And Cause Other Health Issues

Spanx and other brands of shapewear are a cultural phenomenon among women of all ages. Sandra Bullock sums up why women squeeze themselves into these bodysuits and such in one scene of a recent movie she starred in called “The Heat.”

San Diegans Ready for Take-off in Tijuana? How Its International Airport Bridge Could be California's Low-Cost Alternative

Sections of the 1,900 mile U.S.-Mexico border can be a tense place for both citizens and U.S. and Mexico customs and border patrol officials, but both sides are working closely together -- and it has nothing to do with border control, but aviation.

Cubans Embrace Travel Reform, U.S. Welcomes the Change and Increases Visas by 100 Percent

While the United States and Cuba have a complicated past and an unpredictable future, it seems like there is some 'progress' with records indicating that Cubans are taking advantage of a travel reform that went into effect last year around this time.

Watch Hungarian Singer Csemer Boglarka Undergo a Shocking 3-Minute Makeover in 'Nouveau Parfum' Music Video [VIDEO]

The visual for "Nouveau Parfum," the first single of Hungarian singer Csemer Boglarka - best known as Boggie - goes viral, as she undergoes a shocking Photoshop transformation while singing in real time.

Miley Cyrus Bangerz Tour 2014 Update: Roberto Cavalli Reveals Twerking Singer's Skimpy, Animalistic Wardrobe [PICS]

Miley Cyrus' upcoming Bangerz world tour is indeed expected to be full of energy, just like the twerking pop star herself. It is also guaranteed to be a fashionable event, as Roberto Cavalli reveals what he has designed for the highly anticipated tour.

Celebrity Relationship Scandals That We Can't Forget: Khloe and Lamar, Rihanna and Chris Brown, and the Royal Couple

So the next time you find yourself comparing your relationship to Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's, don't be ashamed. Here are some celebrity scandals that shocked us, entertained us, made us sad and made us happy. This is no television drama starring Kerry Washington; let's share Hollywood's most scandalous relationship mistakes.

Jelly Bean Beer Flavor: Parents Outraged Over Jelly Belly's Alcoholic Twist, Wonder if Cigarette Jelly Bean is Next

Beer just got a little bit sweeter with the introduction of the first ever beer-flavored jelly bean. On Saturday, Jelly Belly Candy Company announced their new Draft Beer Jelly Belly jelly beans.

Helen Chávez: Celebrating the Former Labor Activist & Wife of César Chávez Who Turns 86 Today

The women behind their powerful husbands, standing beside the podium in support are often overlooked, but when heard -- they have some of the most powerful voices, thoughts and ideas that should be shared with the world.Helen Chávez, former labor activist for the United Farm Workers of America and wife of César Chávez turns 86 today.

Beyonce and Kelly Rowland Instagram Feud: XO Singer Crops X Factor Judge Out of Aaliyah Tribute Photo, Gets Criticized on Twitter

The former Destiny's Child members Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland are considered as best friends for life. However, their friendship is inevitably questioned after the "XO" singer's recent post on Instagram.
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