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Obama, Castro and More than 90 World Leaders Gather During Mandela Memorial

More than 90 world leaders from across the globe traveled to South Africa for Nelson Mandela's memorial service, which was as peaceful as the late South African icon would have wanted it to be
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The Eva Longoria Foundation Uses UCLA Study to Examine Contributing Factors to Latinas' Success

Eva Longoria, actress-turned-blossoming media mogul, philanthropist and producer, is using the Eva Longoria Foundation to empower Latinas, and to foster their growth as intelligent young women.
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Human Ancestor Skeletons Suggest they were Champion Climbers and Walkers

Skeletal remains from human ancestor Paranthropus boisei were unearthed at the Olduvai Gorge World Heritage fossil site, Tanzania. A study published in the journal PLOS ONE claims that this ancestral hominin could be a champion climber and walker.
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Because Who Is Perfect? Video: Pro Infirmis Clip Will Make You Think Twice About Defining Perfection [WATCH]

As people pass by the extravagant shiny window displays on Fifth Ave, they secretly wish they could look like one of those mannequins under the bright spotlight with their sculpted body and envious curves. The video, titled as "Because who is perfect? Get closer," will certainly make you think otherwise and appreciate the body you were born with.
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Remembering La Diva De La Banda: One Year Anniversary of the Death of Latin Music Icon Jenni Rivera

Mexican Icon Jenni Rivera left us unexpectedly last December 9th of 2012. It's been a year since the chilling news touched the hearts of not only her family but also her dedicated fans. Today we remember "La Diva de La Banda" and celebrate her legacy.
They were the best of friends in the original trilogy, but could Luke kill Han in Episode VII?

Star Wars News & Updates: Han Solo's Blaster Is Up For Sale

Get your Republic credits up: Han Solo's trusted blaster has gone on sale as of December 21st, and you're gonna need to pay your debt to Jabba the Hutt if you want to own a piece of "Star Wars" movie history.
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Inspired by Diane Sawyer, Drake To Build Recording Studio In One of the Most Dangerous Schools in America [VIDEO]

In a great effort to help students to have hope for their futures and prepare for their dreams, Drake has recently announced his plans to build a recording studio at Strawberry Mansion High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

South Carolina Sheriff Won't Honor Nelson Mandela With Half-Mast Flag, Says "He Wasn't American"

The passing of Nelson Mandela has caused an outpouring of support from leaders all over the world...except, of course, in the fine and progressive state of South Carolina, where Pickens County sheriff Rick Clark is campaigning for the Donkey of the Year Award by refusing to honor the former South African leader with a half-mast flag because "he wasn't American."
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Spanish Harlem's Favorite Bookstore, La Casa Azul

Spanish Harlem, also known as "El Barrio" or East Harlem, is known for being the point of origin for a number of notable people: singer Marc Anthony, musician Frankie Cutlass, rapper Cam'ron, actor Al Pacino, rapper Tupac, poet Willie Perdomo, and bookstore owner Aurora Anaya-Cerda, who is the founder of La Casa Azul Bookstore.
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Obama Lights National Christmas Trees, Remembers Nelson Mandela

Standing before a soaking-wet Washington DC crowd, President Barack Obama danced with an elf and remembered Nelson Mandela as he lit the National Christmas Tree yesterday.
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Dashing Through The Snow: Runaway Reindeer Escapes From Santa at Colorado Mall

In today's weird-but-true news, a reindeer has broken free of Santa and went dashing through the snow WITHOUT the one horse open sleigh in Colorado today.
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400,000 Year Old DNA Discovered, Does it Provide the Answer to Human Origin?

In an interesting scientific discovery, a 400,000-year-old link to our human origins has been discovered in Spain.

U2 Frontman Bono Says of Nelson Mandela's Passing: "Laughter, Not Tears, Was His Preferred Way"

U2 frontman Bono has become a rock'n'roll stalwart of peace, justice, and activism, so it's no surprise that he and Nelson Mandela became friends and compatriots in the fight for equality.
Students in a Texas school district are saying they have been prohibited from speaking Spanish.

Hempstead School District Under Fire for Prohibiting Speaking Spanish at Middle School

A school district in Texas is under fire after middle school principal Amy Lacey allegedly made an announcement over the intercom that students were no longer permitted to speak Spanish in class.
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Stranded Whales Found Closer to Shore in Florida Everglades

A group of pilot whales in the Everglades National Park in Florida have been found swimming dangerously close to shore, causing additional worry amongst environmentalists that the whales may be dehydrated.

Junot Diaz & Others React to the Denationalization of Haitians/Haitian-Dominicans in the Dominican Republic

Denationalization of Haitians and Haitian-Dominican citizens in the Dominican Republic has exposed the hate, apathy, and possible xenophobia within the community.
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Nelson Mandela Funeral 2013: President Obama, Clinton, and Bush Will Attend Memorial Service in South Africa

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to South Africa to attend Nelson Mandela's memorial service, the White House reported
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Swedish Fashion House KappAhl Launches New Lingerie Line Inspired By Fifty Shades Of Grey [VIDEO]

The best-selling author E.L. James has collaborated with Swedish underwear lable KappAhl to create a collection of lingerie based on her erotic romance novel, "Fifty Shades of Grey."
Grand Theft Auto Holds the Title of Best Selling Video Game

GTA 5 Cheats and Codes for PS3 and Xbox 360: Super Jump, Skyfall, Max Health and Armor in Grand Theft Auto

Those of you who are looking for something else to do, we have provided a list of cheats for you to choose from
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Xbox One Day One Edition Photo Sells for $735 on eBay

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. A picture of an Xbox One Day One edition, on the other hand, is worth $735.
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