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James Avery Death: Will Smith, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Cast Pay Tribute to Co-Star [PHOTOS] [VIDEO]

After the untimely passing of James Avery, who played Uncle Phil on the TV show “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” his co-stars have stepped forward to say farewell to the show’s beloved patriarch via Facebook.

Winter Storm & Weather News Update: Coldest Wind Chill to Ever Hit US Caused by Polar Vortex

The National Weather Service gave out warnings of the coldest wind chill to ever hit US, especially the central and northern parts of the States.

UFO Sightings & News On New Years Day 2014?

New Years Day is known for parties, BBQ's and... little green men? New Year's Day is known for parties, BBQs and. . . little green men? That's right.

American Idol 2014 Winners and Runner-Ups: Clay Aiken ‘Actively Considering’ Run For Congress In North Carolina

The "American Idol" Season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken is reportedly "actively considering" a run for Congress in North Carolina's 2nd District in the U.S. House.

Weather Woes Put NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's Spanish to the Test as he Addresses the Latino Community

With a major winter storm hitting the Northeast, New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio kicked into full-on work-mode soon after he was sworn into office by former President Bill Clinton, who administered the oath of office at a ceremony outside City Hall on Jan. 1, 2014.While he addressed the public about school closings and road conditions, and shoveled his own driveway in Brooklyn on his third day as mayor, he also made an effort to address the Latino community in Spanish.

Autopsy Shows Speed Was Cause for Fiery Car Crash That Killed Fast & Furious Actor Paul Walker

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office released its report on Friday detailing the car crash that actor Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas died in, as well as the outcome of the autopsies performed on the two men.

Duck Dynasty News: Phil Robertson's 'Duck Commander' Company Launches Line of Mossberg Rifles, Semi-Automatic Guns [PHOTOS] [VIDEO]

Gun manufacturer Mossberg has teamed up with “Duck Dynasty’s” iconic Robertson family to sell a line of guns through the family’s “Duck Commander” franchise.

North Korea's Kim Jong-Un Threatens Potential For 'All Out' Nuclear War Against South Korea, U.S. In New Year Speech [VIDEO]

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un issued a New Year speech on Wednesday that focused, among other things, on international relations as well as improving relations between North and South Korea. At the same time Kim touched on the possibility of a “deadly” nuclear standoff against the United States and South Korea, should the North be provoked.

Beyonce New Album Release & Controversy: NASA Responds To Singer's Use Of Challenger Explosion Audio

The United States government agency released a statement in response to the controversy regarding Beyoncé's use of an audio sample from the NASA Challenger explosion in the opening of "XO" off her recently released platinum-selling self-titled visual album.

Spanish-Speaking Candidates, Native and Otherwise, Have an Advantage with Latino Voters

Spanish-speakers have a distinct advantage in the workplace, able to converse openly with Anglophones and Hispanophones, which allows for connections to a larger customer-base. The same is true of Political candidates, who intend to beckon the interests of Latino voters.

2013 Top Feel-Good Latino Moments That Tugged on Our Heartstrings

Every year is a rebirth and a fresh start, yet we should reflect on the past year to learn from our experiences and learn how to forge ahead.As we look back on 2013, there have been many struggles in the fight for comprehensive immigration reform, yet there have been rays of hope within the Latino community. Many of the efforts of dedicated Latinos have been recognized, including the ordinary people and activists who fight for what they believe in - and have even risked their lives to be heard.

NYC New Year's Eve 2014: Live Stream Of Times Square Ball Drop & Official Performance Lineup [VIDEO]

Millions of people will gather on Tuesday in Times Square for the famous New Year’s Eve ball drop celebration and the festivities are expected to garner up to a billion viewers worldwide.For those that aren’t able to party in person for the ringing in of 2014, the evening’s performances will be streamed live online for you to catch on your computer, iPhone, Android or other mobile device.

Mayor Bill de Blasio Will Not Attend New Year's Eve NYC Ball Drop; Why Is The New Mayor Breaking a Tradition?

For the first time in a decade, New York's mayor will not be present in the city's biggest event. The New Year's Eve party will be missing our new Mayor Bill de Blasio tonight due to a double booking. The Mayor-elect will actually be busy being sworned into office at a private ceremony at 12:01 a.m. at his Brooklyn home.

Neighbor of Ariel Castro Gets 445 Year Sentence for Two Murders, Repeated Rape of His Daughters

A convicted sex offender who lived on the same street as the notorious rapist and kidnapper Ariel Castro pleaded guilty on Monday to the murder of two women and to raping his sister-in-law and three daughters.

Beyonce Song News and Update: Apologizes over "XO" NASA Challenger Audio

Music diva Beyonce has been labeled as "insensitive" after listeners started to notice what a six second audio clip on the song "XO" from Beyonce's hit surprise album, was really from. The clip is the terrifying announcement of a NASA astronaut who launched the Challenger, the rocket ship that exploded 73 seconds after lift off in 1986.

Times Square New Year's Eve Countdown to be Led by Sonia Sotomayor

It has been a rewarding year for US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, that's why it's fitting that the Bronx native will bid farewell to 2013 and ring in 2014 by leading the 60-second countdown at the New Year's Eve gala in Times Square.

China Smoking Ban: Politicians Banned from Lighting Up in Public

Smokers worldwide are feeling the squeeze. Smokers worldwide are feeling the squeeze. Smoking in public places in the U. K. and USA received a lot of attention in the early-to-mid 2000s and led to widespread bans that continue to be upheld this day.

Annual Gallup Poll Shows Obama is Most Admired Man, Clinton Most Admired Woman Worldwide

Gallup polls Americans each year to measure public admiration of noteworthy individuals worldwide. This year President Barack Obama took first place in the men’s category, while former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton came in at the top spot for females, both of them winning by landslides.

CNN Poll: Only 17% of Americans Support War in Afghanistan, 'Most Unpopular War in U.S. History'

A new poll from CNN and ORC International shows that support for the war in Afghanistan continues to dwindle and according to the numbers this war is “arguably” the most unpopular war in United States history, even more so than Vietnam.

'Good Morning America' Host Robin Roberts Comes Out; Announces She is Gay, Has Long-Time Girlfriend

“Good Morning America” co-host Robin Roberts has officially come out as a homosexual, her first acknowledgement of her sexual orientation, through a recent post on Facebook.