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Bill Cosby Rape Allegations: Comedian's Walk of Fame Star Repaired After it Is Defaced With the Word 'Rapist'

Repair crews in Los Angeles cleaned Bill Cosby's Walk of Fame star Friday, removing the word "Rapist," which a vandal had scrawled three times over the comedian's marker.

Obesity Can Decrease Life Expectancy by Almost Two Decades, According to Study

More than 78 million people in the United States are considered "obese." The life expectancy of that third of the country's population is significantly decreased by their overindulgence, a new study from the McGill University suggests.

US President Barack Obama to Appear on Stephen Colbert's 'The Colbert Report' Before Its Final Episode [Watch]

In character, Stephen Colbert has compared Barack Obama to a "Black and Decker cordless Dirt Devil vacuum," but that will not keep the president from making an appearance on one of the comedian's last shows as host of Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report," according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Utah Parents 'Cancel' Christmas 2014: 'Ungrateful' Kids Will Not See Decorations, Ornaments or Gifts

In order to teach their children about the true meaning of Christmas, a Utah couple has "canceled" the holiday. John and Lisa Henderson said they were struggling with entitlement in their boys, ages 11, 8 and 5, and are following through on a warning they gave them months earlier.

iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Cases and Accessories: Limited Edition Covers Add a Unique Touch to the Popular Apple Phone

With the iPhone 6 selling like hotcake, chances are your fancy new Apple device no longer makes you stand out in a crowd. And even if you choose to spice things up and "personalize" your phone with a particularly colorful case, chances are your fellow subway rider (or freeway driver) will have the same one.

President Obama to Nominate Ashton Carter as New Secretary of Defense

President Obama will nominate Ashton Carter as new secretary of Defense on Friday, USA Today reported based on administration sources. The 60-year-old Pentagon veteran already held the department's No. 2 job from 2011 to 2013 and is poised to replace Chuck Hagel, who announced his plans to resign last month.

19 Die as Russian Forces, Separatists Battle in Chechen Capital

At least 19 people have been killed in the Chechen capital of Grozny as Russian security forces battled with separatist militants. The fighting, during which troops stormed two buildings, including a school, "punctured the patina of stability" Moscow aims to portray in the North Caucasus republic, the news service noted.

Gas Prices Fall Below $2 in Oklahoma, Average $2.75 Across U.S.

Service stations in Oklahoma City were offering gas below $2 a gallon, though the national average for regular still tops that price by about 75 cents.

'The Interview' Movie 2014 Release Date: North Korea Official Says Claims That Country Hacked Sony Pictures Are a 'Fabrication'

A North Korean diplomat on Wednesday firmly denied that his country launched a massive cyber attack against Sony Pictures Entertainment. The attack crippled the company's computer network and may be linked to the appearance of five unreleased movies on pirating websites.

GTA 5 Cheat Codes on PS3: Cars, Helicopters, and Weather Cheats in 'Grand Theft Auto 5'

"Grand Theft Auto V," the latest in the legendary series of Rockstar's action-adventure video games, has won praise from fans who had anxiously awaited its 2013 release - which came five years after the fourth installment. IGN Entertainment called it "one of the very best video games ever made," and players took to spending day and night with their consoles before giving "GTA" record-high ratings on review sites such as Metacritic.

'Halo 5: Guardian' Release Date, Beta & Gameplay: Video Previews New Skills, Gadgets and Features [Watch]

Fans of the "Halo" first-person shooter game anxiously await the release of the fifth installment of the series, titled "Guardians," which is expected in 2015. Luckily, gamers have been able to get a pretty good glimpse at what to expect as a number of revelations popped up on the Internet in the last week weeks.

Untethered iOS 8.1.1 TaiG Jailbreak Update & Release News: How to Update Your Jailbroken iPhone

Jailbreaking your iPhone or iPad is popular among users, but the process of removing limitations on Apple's iOS operating system is not without risks.

'Shameless' Cast News 2014: Emmy Rossum Lets Fans Crash Party with Gallaghers

Fans who have dreamed of misbehaving with the Gallaghers of “Shameless,” and, say, crash a holiday party with Fiona might just get a chance to do so. And it is all for a shamelessly good cause.

Live TV vs. Streaming Content: Live Television Viewership Declines

Live television is less and less popular among viewers, who increasingly prefer time-shifted and streaming content. The newspaper cited a Nielsen report that concludes that the average American's time spent watching live TV decreased by 12 minutes from July through September. The daily average is now 4 hours and 32 minutes.

'A Most Violent Year' Film Review & Reception: National Board of Review Says Movie Was 'Best Film of 2014'

The National Board of Review has picked "A Most Violent Year" as the "Best Film of 2014." J.C. Chandor's crime drama, which tells the story of some thuggish New Jersey-New York oil cartels, was seen as an underdog in the category, which is decided by the more than one hundred members of the New York-based board.

Ebola Virus Update 2014: NBC Medical Editor Apologizes for Violating Quarantine

Nancy Snyderman, the chief medical editor for NBC's "Today" show, apologized on Tuesday for breaking her self-imposed Ebola quarantine.

California Weather & Drought: Lack of Rain Slows Christmas Tree Production in The Golden State

Californians shopping for Christmas trees may not see the quality they have in past years because of the severe drought the west has been experiencing.

Supreme Court Cases 2014: Court to Determine if UPS Discriminated Against Pregnant Woman

The Supreme Court will hear a case brought by former driver for United Parcel Service who says the shipping company refused to accommodate her during her pregnancy. The justices' verdict could affect many women who continue to work throughout their pregnancies

American Teacher Stabbed to Death in Abu Dhabi

An American woman who worked as a teacher in Abu Dhabi was stabbed to death at a shopping mall there. The incident occurred Monday afternoon in a public restroom, and the attacker was wearing a black robe and full-face veil, according to police. The shopping mall is located on Reem Island in the affluent United Arab emirate.

New York Crime Statistics: Crime in NYC at 20 Year Low, Mayor Bill de Blasio Says

Violent crime in the nation's largest city has hit a two-decade low, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Tuesday. The number of homicides in the past four months was down 7 percent compared with the same time frame last year; the number of robberies dropped 14 percent.

Qatar News: John Kerry Applauds Country for Lifting US Couple's Travel Ban Following Their Release From Prison

Qatar has lifted a travel ban that had kept two American citizens from leaving the Mideast nation even though the couple had been cleared in the death of their child. An appellate court had acquitted Matthew and Grace Huang of starving their adopted daughter in 2013, but immigration officials at Hamad International Airport would not allow them to leave Sunday.

Palestine, Israel Conflict News 2014: Israeli Officials Say France's Recognition of Palestinian State May 'Reduce the Possibility' of Making a Deal

In a symbolic and non-binding vote, the French parliament on Tuesday recognized Palestinian statehood.

House Speaker John Boehner Pushes Government Funding Bill, Says There Are 'Limited Options' to Fighting Executive Action on Immigration

House Speaker John Boehner on Tuesday pushed a spending bill that would fund most of the federal government through September of 2015. The move comes as some of the Ohio representative's fellow Republicans are preparing for a showdown with President Barack Obama that could lead to another government shutdown.

Cheap Gas Prices by State: Expert Says a Gas Station Charging $2 Per Gallon by Christmas Is 'a Certainty'

Gas prices are set to continue their fall and might come in below $2 in some regions of the United States by as early as the end of this week. The bargain prices are fueled by a decision from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to keep oil production at current levels.

Terrorists Associated With ISIS Group Reportedly Targeted Oprah Winfrey's Chicago Studios, Sears Tower in 2009 Bomb Plot

A group of conspirators apparently inspired by Islamist ideology targeted the Sears Tower and the studios of talk show host Oprah Winfrey, both located in Chicago, in a 2009 bomb plot, Judicial Watch reported based on "law enforcement and other sources."
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