Black hole devours star, sparking gamma ray flash

A monster black hole devoured a Sun-like star, producing a long-lasting gamma ray flash that probably won’t be seen on earth for another hundred million years, astronomers said Thursday. NASA’s Swift spacecraft first observed the gamma-ray emission in March through a signal from its Burst Alert Telescope. Universe Today called the flash “the death scream” of the star being consumed by a black hole. That death scream lasted for months and is still going on now, Reuters reported. Gamma ray bursts...

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New TV soap scrubs image of Mexican federal police

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's latest drug battle does not unfold in the border badlands or remote mountains where opium poppies grow, but on the small screen, where a TV show strives to save the image of long-notorious "federales" by presenting them as crime-fighting heroes. The TV series "El Equipo," or "The Team," is modeled after the popular "CSI" series in the U.S. and it was created to convince Mexicans, and now U.S. viewers, that the country has finally gotten its act together with a professional, trustworthy federal police force. After a...

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Research In Motion Ltd (RIMM) $27.96 -20.86%

Research In Motion (RIMM) is reeling after posting better-than-expected first quarter EPS numbers, but revenues that fell short of Street estimates. The company also slashed its outlook for the second quarter and the full year. It was the subject of multiple broker downgrades this morning. As a result, RIMM is down $6.96 to $28.39 and falling to levels last seen in the fall of 2006. Options are heavily traded in the early going. 99,000 calls and 22,000 puts so far. The top trade is a Jan 30 – 35 put spread sold at $3.05, 29000X and probably rolls...

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Former New York Giant Says Gay Marriage Will Lead to Anarchy

News One is reporting former New York Giants Superbowl XXLII hero David Tyree is speaking out against gay marriage. David Tyree, who became a hero after making a game-changing catch in Super Bowl XLII, made a video for the National Organization for Marriage, warning of “anarchy” if gay marriage is legalized. “If they pass this gay marriage bill, what I know will happen is this will be the beginning of our country sliding toward … it’s a strong word, but, anarchy,” Tyree said. “That will be the...

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Quiznos lands new global location

People’s favorite toasted sandwich chain will soon be moving to Brazil, reports The Denver Business Journal. Seven Quiznos restaurants will be open by the end of the year, and a total of 200 stores are expected to operate in future years. The Denver-based restaurant has teamed up with fine dining franchisee, Brazil Best Food Inc. (BBF), to make its growth possible. “Quiznos enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide, and this has led to the tremendous success of our international expansion,” said...

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Lady Gaga's Meat Dress Stays Fresh At Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame It's 'definitely one of the stranger pieces' on display, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame curator Jim Henke tells MTV News.

Oh, that meat dress! Nearly a year after Lady Gaga wore it at the MTV Video Music Awards, the costume made of various cuts of meat that designer Franc Fernandez and stylist Nicola Formichetti put together is still making headlines. On Thursday (June 16), that dress will join the "Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power'' exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, where it will sit on display along with Gaga's childhood piano and Armani Prive orbit gown, which she wore to the 2011 Grammys,...

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Ricky Rubio heads for the NBA and Minnesota Timberwolves

Ricky Rubio is leaving Regal Barcelona and heading to the NBA — specifically the Minnesota Timberwolves. Rubio was the fifth pick in the 2009 draft by Minnesota, but he decided to play in Spain. “I have finally decided to go to the NBA. I have a dream that now can become reality,” he said in a news conference. “The NBA will be very emotional, a difficult challenge but a very nice one.” Rubio didn’t say anything about taking his talents to America, which is probably a good thing. “It's a bit...

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Hacker group Lulz Security reveal password and login details for Facebook, PayPal and student's emails

Hackers 'tweet' 62,000 personal details Leak "random assortment from collection" Sophos: Blasts hackers as "schoolboys"   CRIMINAL hackers who crippled the CIA website this week have published student's email logins as well as Facebook and PayPal accounts. The group known as "Lulz Security" dumped more than 62,000 personal details on Twitter yesterday, inviting people to try the passwords on everything from bank accounts to online stores. It is claimed the passwords were downloaded 2100 times in the first 4 minutes after release. Twitter...

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'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2' Trailer: What's New?

This sneak peek is full of explosions, knights, nostalgia, Death Eaters, betrayal, spells and, of course, our favorite dynamic trio: Harry, Ron and Hermione. Here are the three best NEW scenes that'll have you watching this trailer on repeat until July 15: 1. A kiss! Squee! Harry/Ginny fans will love a split-second snippet of the estranged couple's climactic smooch. This little sneak peek has us even more anxious to watch the full thing on the big screen. Then, we can compare it to the last movie's...

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RBC's Heritage moment

Being title sponsor of the RBC Canadian Open is not enough. Neither is joining forces with the PGA of America as its 'Official Bank and Patron Partner' or having a tour staff consisting of Luke Donald, Matt Kuchar, Ernie Els, Jim Furyk, Fred Couples, Anthony Kim, Mike Weir, Stephen Ames and Morgan Pressel. (Did I forget anyone?) Apparently, it's also not enough to sponsor the new Canadian PGA player rankings or to assume a vital role in grassroots and national player development in this country. Jim Little, RBC's chief brand and communications...

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Kenny Chesney touches down at the Linc in Philadelphia

Regardless of your opinion on modern country, country pop or whatever you call the songs and videos that get played all the time on the radio and CMT, it's kind of tough to find a hole in Kenny Chesney's game. The looks are killer: 10-gallon hat, chiseled frame, GQ-worthy face. Tunes like "She's Got It All," "All I Need to Know" and new hits like "The Boys of Fall" are put up on a tee for him by crackerjack songwriters, but he's the one with the golden voice who knocks them out of the park. So...

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UPDATE 2-RIM swoons on grim results,

 * RIM results trigger 22 pct slide in its shares  * Some of biggest shareholders show signs of bailing  * Citigroup cuts RIM to "sell" from "hold"  * CIBC, BMO, 7 others cut price targets  (Updates throughout)  By Alastair Sharp  TORONTO, June 17 (Reuters) - Research In Motion's (RIM.TO) (RIMM.O)'s dismal results and failure to offer a clear strategy to arrest its sad decline pushed its shares down more than 20 percent on Friday, drawing parallels with other technology stars that have fallen from grace.  The...

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Jesse James & Kat Von D Refute Break-Up Rumors; Plan Summer Wedding

Sandra Bullock's ex-husband Jesse James has put to rest rumors of a split from Kat Von D by setting a wedding date with the celebrity tattoo artist. A report published in Life & Style magazine recently suggested the couple, who started dating less than two months after James and Bullock divorced last year, had called off their engagement. But James is adamant the relationship is on track, telling People.com, "(The split rumors are) absolutely not true. We're still going strong. Things are...

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Rebecca Black’s “Friday” Is Back Just in Time for Friday — On Vevo-Branded Channel [UPDATE]

Update: It seems as though Rebecca Black does not have an official Vevo channel at this time, according to a rep. This channel was not, in fact, created by Vevo. We’re trying to find out more about the Vevo branding and where the channel came from. Either way, it’s back! Enjoy. Well, this is interesting. We all shed bitter tears Thursday when Rebecca Black‘s poppy hit disappeared from YouTube due to copyright claims from the girl herself. But today, my friends, is Friday, because the video is back once more (also, it’s actually Friday). Looks...

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Pentagon Arrest: Man Taken Into Custody Near Department Of Defense Headquarters

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Authorities say one person has been taken into custody in connection with an investigation into a suspicious vehicle near the Pentagon. Pentagon police spokesman Chris Layman says the person was taken into custody early Friday and that one or two other people may be involved. Layman says the car is in bushes near the Pentagon's north parking lot. No other details about the investigation were immediately available. The investigation has caused road closures near the Pentagon. In...

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Compal expected to ship 400,000-500,000 tablet PCs a month in 3Q11

Taiwan-based notebook maker Compal Electronics is shipping 200,000 tablet PCs a month in the second quarter of 2011, and is expected to hike monthly shipments to 400,000-500,000 units in the third quarter mainly due to increased orders from Lenovo and Acer, according to sources from the supply chain. Compal president Ray Chen previously pointed out that the company is aiming to ship 3.8 million tablet PCs in 2011; however, shortages of upstream components, especially touch panels, may create uncertainty toward the actual volume. Compal has been...

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Dragon Nest closed beta launches this week

If you've been anxiously awaiting the closed beta test for Nexon's new Dragon Nest MMO, you're in the home stretch. A new posting on the game's official website spills the beans on the closed beta date and promises a look at "the fastest moving MMO you've ever seen." Nexon has high hopes for Dragon Nest, and the company expects the free-to-play title to be its third major American market success (after Vindictus and Dungeon Fighter Online) when it finally launches later this year. The closed beta...

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Casey Anthony Trial Update: Anthony got "Bella Vita" tattoo while Caylee was missing

(CBS/WKMG/AP) ORLANDO, Fla. - On Tuesday, after a forensic expert testified about heart-shaped stickers found in Casey Anthony's bedroom, a tattoo artist testified about a tattoo he gave Anthony on July 2, 2008 that reads "Bella Vita." Pictures: Casey and Caylee Anthony, Personal Photos Bobby Williams, the tattoo artist, said he has known Anthony for seven years and that she called a few days ahead of time to make the appointment. "Bella Vita" means "beautiful life" in Italian, reports CBS affiliate...

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A lunar eclipse, not a solar eclipse, to occur tonight

Millions around the world are preparing to witness the first total lunar eclipse of 2011 Wednesday night. Viewers in parts of South America, Europe, Africa, Central Asia and Australia will be able to see what is to be the longest total lunar eclipse in nearly 11 years, according to experts. “A total lunar eclipse happens when the moon, Earth and sun line up, and our home planet casts a vast shadow that engulfs the moon,” reported The Guardian. The moon will be completely covered in the Earth’s...

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The beta version of the T-Mobile More for Me application for Android provides personalized offers, discounts and deals to consumers on any mobile operator

Jun. 15, 2011 (Business Wire) — T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced More for Me™, a nationwide aggregation service that offers consumers the best in daily deals. The service is completely free. Beginning today, consumers using nearly any Android™-powered smartphone can download the beta version of the T-Mobile More for Me application from Android Market™ to get the best and timely offers, discounts and deals from some of the biggest names in daily deals tailored to their preferences, location and interests. More for Me is the first nationwide...

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Jeff Fisher reflects on time as Titans' head coach

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Former Tennessee Titans' head coach Jeff Fisher spoke with Nashville's News 2 Tuesday about his time spent with the organization and said he has no regrets. The team announced in late January they would be parting ways with Fisher. At the time he was NFL's longest-tenured head coach, having led the Titans for 16 years. Tuesday, Fisher said he is at peace with the decision. "[I] made a commitment to myself that if there was every a morning I didn't look forward to going to...

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Tonight: ADL and BJCC Present “Off and Running”

The Boulder JCC‘s Maimonides Wellness Center and the Anti-Defamation League’s Boulder Office are pleased to sponsor a showing of the moving documentary film “Off and Running” on Wednesday, June 15 at 7:00 pm at the Boulder JCC. With white, Jewish lesbian mothers and two adopted brothers, Brooklyn teen Avery grows up in a unique and loving household.  When her curiosity about her African-American  roots grows, Avery embarks on a complicated exploration of race, identity and family that...

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Sean Bean ‘Stabbed’ In Chalk Farm

TV and movie star Sean Bean has been injured during an altercation on the slopes of Hampstead. Bean was drinking outside The Hill, a well-to-do gastropub on Haverstock Hill, when he got into a stand-off with a passer by. According to press accounts (warning: link goes to The Daily Mail), the Sharpe star took umbrage when the stranger made ‘lewd comments’ about his drinking companion, glamour model April Summers. In the ensuing scuffle, Bean was stabbed in the arm with a piece of broken glass and...

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Ancestry cures disease!

A new study involving an Indian-origin researcher has suggested that ancestry plays a vital role in different populations with regards to disease prevention and treatment. The latest research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and the laboratories of Floyd H. 'Ski' Chilton, Ph.D., professor of physiology and pharmacology and director of the Center for Botanical Lipids and Inflammatory Disease Prevention, and Rasika Mathias, Sc.D, assistant professor of medicine and epidemiology at Johns Hopkins...

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What would have happened if Derek Fisher left the Lakers for the Miami Heat?

Awaiting Derek Fisher at a Miami airport stood LeBron James, who had just days earlier announced in a one-hour "Decision" that he'd be taking his talents to South Beach. Now the Heat wondered if Fisher, a five-time NBA champion with the Lakers, would be willing to do the same. Fisher was only three weeks removed from helping secure the Lakers' second consecutive NBA championship with his bread-and-butter qualities, including team leadership and clutch shots, and he hoped that would give him enough...

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Season 3 of ‘Hawthorne’ is off to an intense start with 'For Better or Worse'

Jada Pinkett-Smith is back as Christina Hawthorne with an all new season of HawthoRNe and there was no easing us back into things; no, season three kicked off with a fierce intensity. The Tuesday, June 14 premiere, For Better or Worse, opened innocently enough with the wedding of Christina and Tom (Michael Vartan), but the calm didn’t last for long. The wedding was, of course, interrupted by a medical emergency. The happy couple got things taken care of at the hospital, but Tom was called into...

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You'll Never Guess What The Most Googled University Is

The University of Florida. According to a study conducted by Campus Splash using data from Google's traffic estimator, UF is the most Googled school in hte country. It gains "the most traffic from around the globe." South University, American University, and National University finished second, third, and fourth, respectively, almost certainly because of their names. (Think how many people are searching for "south," "American," or "national.") Three Boston schools -- Boston College, Boston University,...

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Elizabeth Hurley Is Single Again!

Elizabeth Hurley is a single woman again after a judge in London granted her a divorce from Arun Nayar on Wednesday. The British model/actress wed the Indian businessman in 2007, but the marriage crumbled last year and she announced the split in December. Hurley was prompted to make her separation public following reports she had spent two nights at a London hotel with cricket ace Shane Warne, who also confirmed his own marriage had been over for some time. The sportsman is now publicly dating...

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‘Gene Simmons Family Jewels’: Shannon Tweed discovers TMZ photo Continue reading on Examiner.com ‘Gene Simmons Family Jewels’: Shannon Tweed discovers TMZ photo

How weird and uncomfortable was it to watch the season premiere of “Gene Simmons Family Jewels?”  Voyeurism at its finest, we kicked off the premiere with Gene and Shannon Tweed at odds over a TMZ photo that caught Gene walking out of a “business meeting” arm in arm with two young blondes. That sent Shannon, understandably so, into a crying fit, threatening to leave Gene if he didn’t go to counseling.  Which he did--a shrink to be exact. As I watched “Gene Simmons Family Jewels,” the...

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'Teen Mom's' Amber Portwood Threatens Suicide, Hospitalized

Police confirm a relative called police from the MTV reality star's house claiming that she was "depressed and threatening to end her life." Teen Mom star Amber Portwood is in an Indiana medical facility after threatening to commit suicide, police confirm to The Hollywood Reporter. "Late this morning (11:34 a.m.), Anderson Police responded to a call at a residence in the 1300 block of Pleasant Meadow Drive.  According to the caller, 21-year-old Amber L. Portwood was depressed and threatening...

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Natalie Portman, Benjamin Millepied Welcome Son!

Natalie Portman won an Oscar for Black Swan, but her experience on that movie's set also provided her with two even more special things. The actress and fiancé Benjamin Millepied have welcomed a son! Portman met Millepied, a choreographer, on the set of the 2010 movie, for which she went on to win an Academy Award for Best Actress. He partnered with her in the film. Now he partners her in life. The little guy's name is not yet known but you'll know when we do. In December Portman surprised...

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Joss Stone Possible Target of 'Murder Plot,' Police Say

Joss Stone is believed to have been the target of a possible "murder plot" this week following the arrest of two men near her home in Devon. Police apprehended the suspects on Tuesday morning after they were spotted driving around the village of Cullompton by residents. Both men, who are in their early 30s, were arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and going equipped to burgle/steal, while one was also accused of driving while disqualified. But according to reports in the British media,...

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Watch Barry Manilow Perform “Bring on Tomorrow” on ‘Good Morning America’

Barry Manilow is releasing his first album of original songs in a decade and gave a special preview this morning on Good Morning America! OK! VIDEO: WATCH FRAN DRESCHER TALK HAPPILY DIVORCED ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA Barry’s new album of original songs is titled, 15 Minutes, and he gave a sampling for Good Morning America. Why did Barry make fans wait so long for new original songs? “Well, I was having a great run with these decade albums,” Barry told GMA. “But I missed songwriting. I just missed...

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‘Cowboys & Aliens’ world premiere will be at Comic-Con International in San Diego

It looks like “Cowboys & Aliens” will saddle up in San Diego. Filmmaker Jon Favreau had just walked off stage Sunday night after a sparkling  “Iron Man” reunion at the Hero Complex Film Festival, but his thoughts were already on a far-bigger spotlight moment this summer — Comic-Con International in San Diego. “The worldwide premiere of  ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ will be at Comic-Con,” the director said of his hard-edged sci-fi western that stars Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia...

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Katy Perry “Last Friday Night” Vid: Darren Criss, Kevin McHale

Katy Perry is going geek -- at least in her new video for “Last Friday Night.” Dressed up in glasses, headgear and unfortunate ’80s clothing, Katy stars as “Kathy,” a 13 year-old geek who wakes up after a big party and tries to remember what happens. The video is a crazy cameo-fest: Glee stars Darren Criss (swoon) and Kevin McHale appear in the video along with “Friday” singer Rebecca Black, who plays Kathy’s best friend. Does Rebecca come out of the woodwork any time someone mentions the word “Friday”? Even Hanson is involved, playing in the...

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