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A Frenchman has filed suit against GlaxoSmithKline , claiming that the drug he took for Parkinson’s disease  turned him into a gay sex addict. How much is he seeking?
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About 30 police officers were called to break up a fight at a church west of Charlotte, NC. No serious injuries were reported. Find out the cause of the brawl.
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Bhutan is determined to be a smoke-free kingdom , and a Buddhist monk allegedly got in the way of that goal. He is accused of smuggling chewing tobacco.
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Niecy Nash  will not only get married on TV , she plans to broadcast her search for the perfect dress and wedding venue. Oh yes, she’s already got the groom.
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Kool Herc , one of hip-hop’s founding fathers, has been hospitalized.  He reportedly doesn’t have medical insurance and cannot afford his medical bills. Fans are being urged to donate to a fund set up to help him
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"Heroes" actress Ali Larter has an interesting birth story. The actress told US Weekly about the dramatic event, “During the L.A. mud slides, our street was closed.”
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Henry Cavill, an actor who may be best known for his role in “The Tudors” , will be the next Superman. The role, which was played by a “Gone With the Wind” actor  often goes to relative unknown.
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A man in a Swedish village  was denied use of the toilet facilities.  He took revenge, and he was arrested.
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The heavy metal legend  abruptly canceled his concert in Reno, Nev., on Sunday night. Here’s what the promoter of his “Scream” tour said about it. It’s been rescheduled.
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Gay rights groups are making the claim that the Georgia-based restaurant Chick-fil-A is against gay rights.  Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy posted a video on the company’s Facebook wall  to defend against the allegations.
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A dog handler in Whistler, B.C. , is reportedly under investigation in the deaths of about 100 sled dogs.  Authorities say the deaths might be linked to the decline in tourism after the Olympics.
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Historic uprisings
The unrest that has hit Egypt is not the first time civilians have risen up against their government.  While the people want the president out, he has other plans. We take a look at other famous uprisings in history.

Tunisia uprising

Iran's Green Revolution

French Revolution

Roman slave rebellion

American Revolution

Haitian Revolution

Warsaw Ghetto uprising

1989 Romanian Revolution

Mexican War of Independence

Orange Revolution

Peasants' Revolt of 1381

Cuban Revolution

Whiskey Rebellion

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Even though he's nominated for a few Grammy's, singer Chris Brown will not be attending the awards show this year. Brown's reps say his decision has nothing to do with a restraining order against him, stemming from a fight he had with ex-girlfriend Rihanna.
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Three teenagers are facing armed robbery charges after the mother of one of the boys allegedly checked them out of school so they could help her rob a bank.

Authorities say 35-year-old Tawander Simmons of Stone Mountain checked out her son, 17-year-old Benny Brice and two other boys from Stephenson High School on Friday morning. Police say the four then robbed a Wells

Read more: Fox News
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Lea T represents French brand Givenchy and now when all eyes are at the Winter 2011 Sao Paulo Fashion Week that kicks off Friday, in her native Brazil, she is a new runway star.She walked in a long, black dress with ornate sleeves for designer Alexandre Herchcovitch's.
Transsexual model Lea T kissed Kate Moss passionately on Love's cover.The ladies have been captured in a role reversal controversial photo. Kate has been cast as the "male" while Lea T plays "the female". Due to this magazine cover and other high-profile appearances on the European market in recent months, the Brazilian model has become a rising figure on the global fashion stage.
She was born Leandro Cerezo as the son of soccer star Toninho Cerezo, but left Brazil for Italy when embarking on her modeling career, citing treatment over her transgender nature and questions swirling over her sexual orientation.
Lea T. now returns home to grace the fashion week runway for the first time as a leading figure, promising to be one of the most photographed models at the event
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Eva Longoria's rep is dismissing rumors that the newly-single actress has found love again with Penelope Cruz's younger brother, Eduardo. Speculation started when the two were seen together Christmas Eve morning at Longoria's Los Angeles home.
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According to court documents, the Hollywood Hills home where actress Brittany Murphy and her husband both died will be auctioned Monday. 'TMZ' reports the home was put on the market, but was unsuccessful.
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Kacey Jordan, the adult star who partied with Charlie before he was rushed to the hospital, went to cash the $30,000 check Charlie gave her right after she left his house that fateful day only the bank didn't have enough cash on hand. So she walked
out with $8,000 in cash and a check for the remaining $22,000.
Source : TMZ
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Comic David Frye, whose impressions of Presidents Richard Nixon, Lyndon Johnson and other prominent political figures vaulted him to popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, has died in Las Vegas, his family confirmed Saturday. He was 77.
Among other venues, Frye performed at colleges and nightclubs across the country as well as on television programs such as the “Ed Sullivan Show” and “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.”

He reached the height of his popularity doing exaggerated impressions of Nixon, with his shoulders hunched and face bowed down. He also devoted several albums to Nixon before Nixon resigned as president in 1974 amid the Watergate scandal.

Born David Shapiro in 1934 in Brooklyn, Frye also imitated such political and entertainment figures as Hubert Humphrey, George Wallace, William F. Buckley, Walter Cronkite, Kirk Douglas and Howard Cosell.

He recorded the albums “David Frye Presents the Great Debate” in 1980 and “Clinton: An Oral History” in 1998, but never again saw the level of fame he achieved in the Nixon years.
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Dirt Rider has learned that off-road racer Nathan Woods passed away today due to injuries resulting from a crash while practicing near Taft, California. The two-time WORCS champion, who had recently signed with Stillwell Performance for the 2011 season, was preparing for this weekend's round of the WORCS series when he reportedly crashed over a jump and suffered internal injuries. Woods was airlifted to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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In celebration of Prince William and Kate Middleton's upcoming nuptials, Crown Jewels condoms is offering a box of three purple-wrapped condoms as souvenirs. The gift box comes with a picture of the royal couple (see pic of box), but has not been approved by any member of the royal family.
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Herschel Walker won his mixed martial arts bout in a Strikeforce event on Saturday night. The 1982 Heisman trophy winner knocked out his opponent in the first round improving to 2-0 in his MMA career
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Best January viral videos
Some viral videos can be hilarious, while others can cause a nation-wide scandal. But these unexpected snippets of news, home videos, comedy sketches and musical performances that entertain millions have also helped create overnight stars and launched successful careers.Marshawn Lynch touchdown run
Seattle Seahawks’ running back Marshawn Lynch’s 67-yard touchdown run clinched the team’s win against a Super Bowl-winning team in the first round of the NFL playoffs. The run showed multiple defenders bouncing off the runner.Fans’ reaction to the feat was so powerful it caused a seismic shift, but the Seahawks couldn’t pull out a win in the next playoff game against an 11-5 team.
Man with a ‘Golden Voice’
Video of formerly-homeless man Ted Williams turned him into an overnight sensation, earning him the nickname “The Man with the Golden Voice.” Since the airing, Williams has received a flurry of job offers and landed his first national commercial, which features his voiceover at the end.But his story took a new path when Williams entered rehab after a conversation with a famous psychologist and was later arrested.
United State of Pop 2010
This San Francisco-based DJ, known for his blending of popular songs, released his fourth year-end mashup of the biggest pop songs of 2010 with artists like Lady Gaga, Usher and Katy Perry.
Mysterious animal deaths
Residents of Beebe, Arkansas were understandably spooked by mysterious mass animal deaths on New Year’s Eve. Some experts believe a celebratory noise was the cause.Other puzzling animal deaths were reported in January, too.
Toowoomba flash flood
Damage caused by a shocking flash flood in Toowoomba, Australia captured millions of people’s attention online. Meanwhile, a nearby Australian city has begun cleanup after its worst flood in decades.
Marathon runner takes a wrong turn
With the finish line nearly in sight of a relay race in Tokyo, marathon runner Natsuki Terada veered off course.
Neil Patrick Harris’ acceptance speech
“How I Met Your Mother”star Neil Patrick Harris’ gushy and heartfelt acceptance speech for favorite TV comedy actor at the People’s Choice Awards had him switching languages.
Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes
Comedian and Golden Globes’ host Ricky Gervais is taking a lot of heat for his controversial gags at the Hollywood event.
Sarah Palin’s battle hymn
Video surfaced in January of some ardent fans of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin who put their devotion to the potential presidential candidate to song. The hymn is set to the tune of a well-known patriotic ditty.
Mall walker gets wet
An embarrassing incident of a woman’s walking mishap caught on tape at a Pennsylvania mall has ignited a lawsuit over the security guards’ reactions. But in an unexpected twist, she turned up in court for another matter.