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The injury to Andy Pettitte could cause the Yankees to trade for a starting pitcher.

The Knicks have now set their sights on Raymond Felton.

Another celebrity nude scandal is hitting the web, but the celebrity in question may come as a shock. The face (and body) behind the alleged nude photos circulating outlets is Demi Moore and Bruce Willis' daughter, Tallulah Willis.

Adding a two-time MVP sounds good, but could ultimately be a mistake for the Lakers.

A Japanese study found that among more than 5,000 adults who went into cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, the odds of surviving were up to two times higher when more than one person tried to help.

Palestinian officials have called an international probe into the death of its leader Yasser Arafat, more than eight years after he died of several mysterious health complications, following a report that he could have been poisoned with a radioactive substance known as polonium.

The annual Macy's fireworks display in New York will be kicking off along the Hudson River on July 4, starting at approximately 9.20 p.m.

At the Fourth of July Nathan's International Hot Dog-Eating Contest in Coney Island, New York, Joey Chestnut scarfed down 68 hot dogs to win the 2012 title. But across town, his competitive eating rival Takeru Kobayashi ate 68.5 at the Crif Dog Classic.

Did you know that a Scientologist played matchmaker to Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes? Shelly Miscavige, the wife of Scientology chairman David Miscavige, reportedly went on a hunt to find love for Cruise after his second divorce from Nicole Kidman. The result of Shelly Miscavige's matchmaking? The 2006 wedding of Tom Cruise to Katie Holmes.

Old-school punkers may argue that CBGB's influence could never be surpassed, but we thought it worth mentioning that other venues were similarly historic.

Independence Day gives us 24 hours to reconnect with these ?truths self-evident.? But it is these same truths that we increasingly take for granted.

On Wednesday, nearly 30 gluttonous competitors from across North America will compete in the 97th annual Nathan?s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Here's a look at the history, records to beat and where to watch the action.

Come the fourth of July, it's time to shun the trappings of busy work hours to feast your eyes on the spectacular fireworks that decorate the nation?s skies. A major tourist attraction and a moment of pride for Americans, the fireworks commemorating Independence Day light up major cities in all their glory and splendor.

Crude oil futures declined during Asian trading hours Wednesday after surging in the previous session on renewed tensions over Iran's nuclear program.

Jonathan Krohn made a splash onto the conservative political scene at the early age of just 13-years-old when he delivered a now viral speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in 2009. Three years and several hundred thousand YouTube views later, Krohn cringes at his pre-pubescent self because, as he says today, he's not much of a conservative anymore.

The government says it's taking shark fin off the state menu, but the rest of the country still hasn't lost its taste for the delicacy.

Now, it seems there's at least a chance of Jeremy Lin not returning to the Big Apple.

In bat species that tend to hibernate alone, population declines from white-nose syndrome in small colonies were much less severe, according to new research.

The Knicks' chances at landing Steve Nash diminished on Tuesday.

The Lakers will reportedly offer Andrew Bynum and Metta World Peace to the Magic in exchange for Dwight Howard.

The Fourth of July may mean fireworks, flags and fairs for some, but for those who follow or participate in the competitive eating sport, Independence Day marks a very special occasion: Nathan?s Famous July 4 International Hot Dog-Eating Contest. If you plan on watching the 2012 frankfurter festivities, here?s all the info you need and a video of last year?s competition.