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Columbia University Bwog: FroSci Gone Wild

A Columbia University Quantum Physics professor started class with a strange performance Tuesday morning.


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DNA evidence may clear Honduran man sentenced to…

DNA evidence may clear Honduran man sentenced to…

Lawyers seeking to overturn the murder conviction of a Honduran man who has been on Florida's death row since 2006 presented new DNA and blood stain evidence in a Florida…

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Italy's Berlusconi questioned in prostitution probe

Italy's Berlusconi questioned in prostitution probe

Italian center-right leader Silvio Berlusconi was questioned by Rome prosecutors for three hours on Tuesday over allegations the former prime minister paid 750,000 euros to buy the silence of people…

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Father says Chester High School tried to cover…

Father says Chester High School tried to cover…

Alphonzo Green said Chester High School tried to cover up the vicious attack on his 16-year-old son that was captured on a cell phone video and went viral.

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Cleveland women held captive have long-term injuries: sources

Cleveland women held captive have long-term injuries: sources

Two of the women held captive in a Cleveland house in conditions described as similar to a prisoner of war camp suffered from severe malnutrition and will require long-term therapy…

Entertainment
'Star Trek Into Darkness' more like 'Into Dumbness'

'Star Trek Into Darkness' more like 'Into Dumbness'

“Star Trek Into Darkness” is as glum and mechanical as its predecessor was buoyant.

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Holly Madison's fiance is in deep, deep trouble

Holly Madison's fiance is in deep, deep trouble

Holly Madison's fiance and father to her infant daughter, Rainbow, is facing more than 13 years in prison for bribery, embezzlement, conspiracy and conflict of…

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The Word: Vin Diesel thinks Facebook owes him

The Word: Vin Diesel thinks Facebook owes him

Vin Diesel has a bone to pick with Facebook. The "Fast & Furious 6" star is taking credit for making celebrity pages popular on the…

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Life and death decisions in 'The Gambling Room'

Life and death decisions in 'The Gambling Room'

Backstabbings and betrayals set the scene for "The Gambling Room."

NHL
Playing the Field: Maple Leafs fans elected to…

Playing the Field: Maple Leafs fans elected to…

Toronto Maple Leafs fans elected to not riot despite promise

MLB
Phillies give Chase Utley night off

Phillies give Chase Utley night off

Phillies rest Utley, start Frandsen.

NBA
Howdy-hi Mr. Hinkie: Sixers hire new GM

Howdy-hi Mr. Hinkie: Sixers hire new GM

Sixers tab Sam Hinkie as GM.

NFL
Eagles Notebook: Donovan McNabb to retire in Week…

Eagles Notebook: Donovan McNabb to retire in Week…

Donovan McNabb is retiring with the Birds.

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Keep allergens out of your home

Keep allergens out of your home

Asthma and allergy pro Robin Wilson tell us how to keep allergens out of our home.

Food
Sweet secrets from Hungry Girl

Sweet secrets from Hungry Girl

The peppy food star teaches us some tips and tricks.

Style
Trend of the week: Leopard spots that pop

Trend of the week: Leopard spots that pop

Leopard print are everywhere now from dresses to sneakers, we round up a few of our favorites.

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Cost to be big factor in 'talking' cars…

Cost to be big factor in 'talking' cars…

Cars that are 'talking' to each other to avoid crashes, will save lives but the cost of the systems will determine consumers' acceptance of such technology.