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Mass Grave at Abu Salim

More Mass Graves Found in Libya [PHOTOS]

The Red Cross reports that they are still finding mass grave sites from the Libyan dictator's reign, with dead bodies buried or burned near warehouses, hospitals, and roadsides. Over 13 mass grave sites have been uncovered since Gadhafi was ousted from power, including the remains of some 1,200 political prisoners from the Abu Salim massacre in 1996. [WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES]

Caught in the Middle, California Doctors Back Marijuana Legalization

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California doctors find themselves in a tenuous position when it comes to marijuana, a substance that remains illegal under federal law and whose potential health benefits have yet to be proven. The California Medical Association's recently announced solution to this predicament was both simple and unprecedented: legalize it.
Zachary Quinto

Zachary Quinto comes out as a gay man

Actor Zachary Quinto, known for portraying Spock in the 2009 blockbuster film Star Trek, has publicly come out as a gay man.In an interview with New York Magazine published on Sunday, Quinto recalled a stage play he performed in last year, Angels in America, which was set against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic and the toll it took on him personally.
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Director Joel Schumacher arrives at the gala for ''Trespass'' during the 36th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

A new 'Trespass' in Joel Schumacher's Film Career

In present-day Hollywood dominated by bland business executives and political correctness, the outspoken director Joel Schumacher stands as a refreshing throwback to an era when 'show' shared equal footing with business in 'showbiz'.
Director Joel Schumacher

A new Trespass in Joel Schumacher's film career

In present-day Hollywood dominated by bland business executives and political correctness, the outspoken director Joel Schumacher stands as a refreshing throwback to an era when 'show' shared equal footing with business in 'showbiz'.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead

The Thing returns to movie theaters

It's been 60 years since alien thriller movie The Thing From Another World hit theaters at the height of Cold War paranoia and half that long since horror director John Carpenter revisited its themes in The Thing.
Cast member Mary Elizabeth Winstead poses at the world premiere of "The Thing" at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California

'The Thing' Returns to Movie Theaters

It's been 60 years since alien thriller movie The Thing From Another World hit theaters at the height of Cold War paranoia and half that long since horror director John Carpenter revisited its themes in The Thing.
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WHO Outlines Action Plan for Mental Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) has pegged a per capita investment of US $3 to $ 4 for managing mental health as part of its initiative on World Mental Health day. 2011 commemorates the 20th year of World Mental Health day and this year’s campaign focuses on, Investing in mental health”, noting that financial and human resources allocated for mental health are inadequate especially in low resource countries.
Amanda Knox is overcome with emotion after speaking at a news conference at Sea-Tac International Airport, Washington

Amanda Knox Tricked into Believing She Had HIV to Extract Lovers List: New Details of Sexual Harassment in Prison

American student Amanda Knox, cleared last week of the 2007 murder of her roommate, British exchange student Meredith Kercher, is finally getting back on track. Knox, 24, who is back in Seattle, Wash. ventured out for a shopping trip to grab a bar of chocolate and toothpaste, probably for the first time in four years, putting the four years of Italian prison ordeal behind her. Knox's first attempt to get over her secluded existence comes along with new details of sexual harassment she was sub...
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Jackson tribute show goes on despite setbacks

A Michael Jackson tribute concert will go ahead this weekend in Wales despite squabbling among the late singer's siblings, a backlash from fans, a headline act withdrawing at late notice and tickets still unsold.
Elton John

Art Auction Will Benefit Elton John's AIDS Charity

Works by Jeff Koons, Keith Haring and four other artists are expected to raise more than $1 million for Elton John's AIDS Foundation (EJAF) when they are sold at auction in November, Sotheby's said Friday.

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