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Tebow Called 'Terrible' by Jets Teammates: QB Remaining 'Positive' (VIDEO)
Tebow was called "terrible" by some of the same teammates who welcomed him to the team some short months ago, but the evangelical Christian quarterback and Jets coach Rex Ryan are pushing back. Despite the malicious nature of the attacks, Tim Tebow is seemingly not shaken by the harsh words.
Venice Flooding: 5 Foot Waters, Evacuations, and Swimming Tourists (VIDEO)
Venice flooding overtook 70 percent of the Italian city with up to five feet of water in low-lying areas like St. Marks Square. The record rainfall produced inestimable damages over the past three days, and marks the sixth-worst flood in the city since 1872.
Earthquake Hits Japan Deep Below Ocean Surface
An earthquake hit Japan, and the 5.5-magnitude catastrophe has left the country's Honshu Island shaken Friday. Although it occurred just off the small island, no tsunami warning has been issued by authorities.
Sam Gordon, Football Star: Litte Girl Outruns, Outscores the Boys
Sam Gordon's football stats are certainly impressive: 35 touchdowns on 232 carries, 65 tackles, 1,911 yards total this year, and a spectacular average of 8.2 yards per carry. What makes this 9-year-old special, though, is that she's the only girl blowing past all the boys in Utah's Ute Conference, and she has gained a lot of attention for it.
Whitney Houston's 'Never Give Up' Song Released Posthumously (AUDIO)
Whitney Houston's "Never Give Up" song is from her soon-to-be-released album, I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston. The song was released to the internet Tuesday, Nov. 6, just one week before the album is due to be posthumously released by RCA Records.
Nor'easter to Terrorize NY, Conn., But Miss Parts of NJ
Nor'easter, the storm anticipated to hit the east coast this week, could cause even more damage in New York and Connecticut while the states still struggle to recover from Hurricane Sandy. However, the new storm, which promises 25-70 mph winds, rain, and snow, may miss New Jersey, which bore the brunt of the last storm.
NYC Marathon Canceled by Mayor Bloomberg
The NYC Marathon has been canceled by New York City officials Friday, meaning about 50,000 runners who came to the Empire State won't run Sunday. Mounting public backlash has seemingly been assuaged with the impromptu decision, and there is currently no news of rescheduling the event.
Cory Booker Hosts Sandy Victims in His Home
Cory Booker offered Sandy victims his very own home Thursday, opening the doors to some neighbors who still hadn't had power restored days after the super storm. The Newark, New Jersey mayor has been tweeting non-stop since the storm hit, doing his best to inform constituents of progress in the recovery.
Sandy Gas Prices to Hit $5 a Gallon? Experts Divided
Sandy's gas prices effect could make travel and transportation more difficult, according to experts, who claim that the storm's short-term consequences could make gas prices skyrocket. However, many other factors point to an overall decrease in prices at the pump.
Top Earning Dead Celebrities: Liz Taylor, Michael Jackson, Elvis and More
The top earning dead celebrities are led by Liz Taylor, the iconic actress, whose multiple sources of income have given her a rich afterlife. Following her are big names like Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, and others.