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Central Park Five to Settle for $41M Pending Judicial Approval

The men whose conviction was overturned in 2002 finally have reached a settlement for their wrongful conviction.

Prince Harry Nearly Cries After Listening to Brazilian Orphans' Stories

Prince Harry was touched by the stories shared by children. Prince Harry was in Brazil, but not just for the World Cup. The red-headed royal spent his time with Brazilian children, who spoke about losing parents to drugs, violence or prison, according to the Daily Mail.

Soda in New York: Court Removes Ban on Large Sugary Drinks

The New York State Court has ruled that the NYC Health Department doesn't have the authority to ban large sugary drinks.

Melissa McCarthy's 'Mahalo' T-Shirt from New Film 'Tammy' Designed by Latino Artist Hugo Maldonado, Highlights Cinematic Pop-Culture Phenomenon

There is nothing more Americana than a good-old fashioned, basic T-shirt. While a T-shirt may seem like a simple thing, when featured in a major motion picture, it not only adds to the character development, cinematic backdrop and feel of a movie, but it can make a statement -- or leave you in stitches from laughter.

Arianna Huffington on 'The Wendy Williams Show': Media Mogul Talks About Digital Detox and Hillary Clinton for President

Huffington's book talks about her secrets to success The highly influential and well-respected Arianna Huffington of the Huffington Post made a guest appearance on "The Wendy Williams Show" to talk about her book "Thrive.

KFC 3-Year-Old Girl Viral Story Is a Hoax: Family Collected $135,000 But Restaurant Finds No Video of Incident

KFC found no evidence the incident had occurred The tragic story of a 3-year-old girl whose face was severely disfigured being allegedly asked to leave a KFC restaurant by the workers because she scared the customers may actually turn out to be a hoax.

High Premature and Birth Defect Rates Among Hispanic Babies Lead to Calls for Fortification of Traditional Masa Flour

A recent study revealed that Hispanic babies have a higher premature birth rate than those of white babies, and the lack of folic acid in non-fortified traditional corn masa flour could be to blame.

Puerto Rico News: College Grads Head to US Mainland for Better Job Opportunities Amidst Commonwealth Recession

Because of Puerto Rico's poor economy, which has endured a recession for almost eight years, and job market, many college grads are leaving the island in favor of the United States in hopes of employment.

Lost in Translation: Maryland Man Suing British Airways for Sending Him to Grenada, Caribbean, Not Granada, Spain

A dentist from North Bethesda, Maryland is suing British Airways for flying him to Grenada in the Caribbean (northwest of Trinidad and Tobago and northeast of Venezuela), instead of his planned destination, Granada, Spain.

Community Organizations Create Holistic Approach to Poverty Reduction in Los Angeles

The transformation of Los Angeles neighborhoods by way of holistic approaches to poverty reduction (e.g., high quality schools and technology services) is underway. Some of the nation's leading nonprofits are spearheading new efforts to revitalize the economic landscape of Los Angeles, thanks to the Low Income Investment Fund and Citi Foundation.

Computer Animation Shows What Inside of 980-Pound Man Looks Like

The image is based on Briton Keith Martin's body. SciencePorn tweeted a picture of what the site described as an X-ray of a 980-pound man. Really, the image is a computer animation that shows what the inside of a 980-pound man looks like.

Bipartisan Group Releases Climate Change Report: Michael Bloomberg, Others Note Global Warming's Economic Impact

According to a report released Tuesday by a diverse group led by Henry Paulson Jr., Michael Bloomberg and Tom Steyer called Risky Business, climate change is a big threat to the United States' economy.

Current World News: Venezuela Suffers Beauty Personal Care Products Shortage; Shampoo, Deodorant Especially Scarce

Venezuela is reportedly suffering from a shortage of beauty supply products. Venezuela is reportedly suffering from a shortage of beauty supply products.

Ebola Virus & Outbreak 2014: Disease Continues to Spread Across 3 African Countries

The Ebola outbreak has spread across three African countries and is increasing at an alarming rate. The deadly outbreak of the Ebola virus has reach severe proportions according to relief workers.

Mega Millions Numbers and Results June 24: Live Stream of Drawing Time, $25M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky and are a Mega Millions ticket holder, then get ready for the Tuesday, June 24, lottery jackpot drawing, which has risen to $25 million.

Undocumented Students Most Likely to Drop Out Due to Lack of Engagement at School and Home

Low expectations from teachers, an absence of parental involvement and irregular access to a home computer contribute to high dropout rates and school disengagement. According to surveys, disconnection at home and in school feeds a significant achievement gap.

Pope Frances Excommunicates All Mafia Members From Catholic Church

Pope Francis on Saturday denounced and excommunicated from the Catholic Church all mobsters after his one-day visit to the Calabria region, where a 3-year-old boy was shot dead during a shootout in January.

American Trust in Media Falls to Decade Low, Gallup Poll Says

Americans' trust in the media to report news accurately has fallen to considerable lows, recent polling shows.

Scooby-Doo Movie & Moments 2014: New Reboot Film Coming Soon?

What does Scooby-Doo have in store for its fans? And who is involved in this film project? Zoinks! Jinkies! And Rooby-roo! Scooby-Doo is getting another live-action reboot film.

Final ALMA Satellite Array Is Finished in Chilean Desert

What is ALMA? And what does it do? The universe is infinite, and some of us want to see as much of it as we can. The final addition to the ALMA satellite array in Chile could help us do that.
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