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How Did Whitney Houston Die?

Whitney Houston Obituary 1963-2012: Singer Remembered

Born in Newark, N.J., on Aug. 9, 1963, Whitney Houston grew up to become one of the most successful and admired singers of the 20th century. Houston spent her life surrounded by music. She died on Feb. 11, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Unforgettable Groucho Marx

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The United States, as most readers and investors know, went through a trying time from 2001 to 2008, and it is only now beginning to recover. Hence, the nation could use a little comic relief. And who better to provide it than, arguably, the greatest comedian of the modern era -- Groucho Marx.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez talks to the media as he welcomes U.S. actor Sean Penn at Miraflores Palace in Caracas February 16, 2012.

Hugo Chavez's Venezuela Ships Diesel Fuel to Civil War-Torn Syria

The government of Venezuela's Hugo Chavez is emerging as a rare supplier of diesel to Syria, potentially helping the government of the Middle Eastern country's Bashar al-Assad fuel its military in the midst of a bloody crackdown on civilian protests and undermining Western sanctions.
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Steven Goldstein (L), chairman and CEO of Garden State Equality, reacts with the bills sponsor New Jersey Senate Majority Leader Senator Loretta Weinberg after the New Jersey State Senate passed the "Marriage Equality and Religious Exemption Act&quot

Gay Marriage Moves Forward in Maryland, Backward in New Jersey

Maryland's House of Delegates on Friday approved by a razor-thin margin a bill that would allow same-sex couples to marry, putting it on the road to joining six other states where gay and lesbian nuptials are legal. The Maryland vote came shortly after New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a similar measure.
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On Astor Place, New and Old Clash

Developer Edward Minskoff's obsidian and silver edifice at 51 Astor Place will soon mark the latest transformation of New York's East Village.
2012 Election

Mitt Romney's Struggles Fuel Talk of Brokered Convention

Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's struggles in Michigan are fueling speculation that Republicans might have to resort to a doomsday scenario and launch a frantic search for a 2012 savior at their nominating convention in late August.
The Knicks have been on a seven-game winning streak since Jeremy Lin has been featured on the team. He is 6-0 as a starter, averaging about 21 points about 9 assists. The Knicks trail the New Orleans Hornets 43-39, in a low-scoring affair so far.

Knicks vs. Hornets Halftime: Jeremy Lin Plagued By Turnovers, New York Trails New Orleans 43-39

At the end of the first half of a big Friday night game between surprise star Jeremy Lin and his Knicks against the Hornets, New Orleans, one of the worst teams in the league, is pummeling arguably one of the most talented rosters in the NBA in the Knicks. The Knicks have been on a seven-game winning streak since Jeremy Lin has been featured on the team. He is 6-0 as a starter, averaging about 21 points about 9 assists.
Melissa Gerstein and Denise Albert walks the runway for Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show - Runway at The Donald & Mary Oenslager Gallery on February 16, 2012 in New York City.

New York Fashion Week: ‘Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show’ Sends Mothers Down the Runway [PHOTOS]

On Thursday, mothers were in the spotlight to hit the runway for Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show, the first ever show featuring moms for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York. Featuring over 20 mothers wearing a mix of designer and non-designer clothing, women of all shapes and sizes walked the runway to songs from Beyoncé, Rihanna and LMFAO's Sexy and I Know It held in The Donald and Mary Oenslager Gallery at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Cen...
Twitter has acquired 500 million users in less than six years

Occupy Wall Street Twitter News Site to Launch 2012 Election Coverage

Social media has revolutionized the way information is shared, and a new Internet feature is taking it a step further. Twitris, a Web application developed in Ohio, analyzes social media content pertaining to natural disasters, current events and other ongoing national news.
Canadian actress Kristin Kreuk poses as she arrives at the launch party for the CW television network in Burbank.

Kristin Kreuk to Star In CW's 'Beauty And The Beast'

Former Smallville star Kristen Kreuk has scored the lead role in CW's new show Beauty and the Beast. Contrary to popular belief, the show is not a remake of the original Disney animated production but is actually loosely based on a 1980s CBS series. The Canadian actress, best known for her role as Lana Lang in Smallville, will play leading lady and New York homicide detective Catherine.

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