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  Mar 27, 2014

  Boston Fire Kills 2 Firefighters, Injures 13 More: 'We Lost 2 Heroes Today,' Says Mayor

  A Boston fire swept through the city's row housing in the Back Bay neighborhood Wednesday, claiming the lives of two veteran firefighters and injuring 13 more. Lt. Ed Walsh and Mike Kennedy's deaths are being mourned by the city, as the mayor called it "a sad day in the city of Boston."

• Mar 26, 2014

  Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin Split: We've Decided to 'Conciously Uncouple,' They Said

  Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin have decided to separate after 11 years together, according to reports Tuesday. The actress and Coldplay frontman agreed to "consciously uncouple" themselves due to ongoing differences, even though they had been trying to save their marriage for the past year.

• Mar 26, 2014

  Bob Knight- NBA Has 'Raped' College Basketball (VIDEO)

  Bob Knight said the NBA has "raped" NCAA basketball with their allowance of the "one and done" rule, which lets college basketball players leave after one year for the NBA. Knight, who was formerly the winningest coach in NCAA history, is the focus of controversy and outrage over his use of the word Tuesday.

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  Mar 26, 2014

  Zoo Kills 4 Lions After Euthanizing Giraffe Weeks Ago (PHOTOS)

  A zoo's four lions are now dead Monday after they decided to euthanize the animals to make room for a different male lion. Copenhagen Zoo had previously come under fire for shooting one of their giraffes, Marius, in line with international breeding standards, several weeks ago.

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  Mar 25, 2014

  Nick Cannon in 'Whiteface' Picture Causes Controversy: 'I'm Exhausted With All This Privilege,' Rapper Jokes (PHOTO)

  Nick Cannon's "whiteface" stunt to promote his latest comedy music album White People Party Music has earned the ire of some on social media. The African-American rapper and "America's Got Talent" host showcased himself with makeup on to appear to be white on his Instagram account Sunday.

• Mar 25, 2014

  8th Grader Spanked Teacher, Set Off Sexual Assault Investigation: Texas Woman, 43, Faces Charges (VIDEO)

  An 8th grader spanking his teacher led to an investigation into the possibly inappropriate relationship between the two, and the 43-year-old math teacher is now accused of a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student. Corrie Anne Long of Hopper Middle School in Cypress Fairbanks, Texas, is now on administrative leave during the investigation.

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  Mar 25, 2014

  Chicago Train Derailment Injures 32: Conductor Was 'Extremely Tired'

  The Chicago train derailment may have been caused because the conductor was overtired and fell asleep at the controls, officials revealed at a press conference. A CTA Blue Line train crashed through the stopping posts at O'Hare International Airport and flew up an escalator Monday, injuring 32 passengers in the process.

• Mar 24, 2014

  Jay Z Disses Drake as 'Mrs. Drizzy' in 'We Made It': 'Watch Your Tone,' Says Rapper (LISTEN)

  Jay Z dissed Drake on Jay Electronica's latest track "We Made It," attacking the younger emcee for calling his art references "corny" in a previous interview. The Roc Nation label head and signed artist collaborated over track originally belonging to Soulja Boy to create a song with Five Percenter themes and long, introspective lyrics.

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  Mar 24, 2014

  Cocaine Sent to Vatican: Drug-Filled Condoms Worth $50,000 Used in Sting Operation

  Cocaine going to the Vatican was stopped by officials in Germany, according to reports Sunday. The drugs, valued at over $50,000 were heading to the Vatican's post office in 14 condoms.

• Mar 24, 2014

  Shemar Morrow Dunks in Youth Game; 6th Grader Scores 53 Points (VIDEO)

  Shemar Morrow dunked on his sixth-grade opponents during his youth basketball game in Washington, D.C. Saturday night. The Ohio phenomenon is being hailed as "baby Lebron" for his large stature and dominating style of play on the court.