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• Jul 26, 2013

  Paula Deen News: She Asked Me to Dress Like Aunt Jemima, Says Longtime Cook

  The Paula Deen news released Thursday paints an even more dismal picture for the beleaguered chef, as one of her close friends accused the chef of more racial and demeaning behavior. Dora Charles, a 59-year-old African-American cook who has worked for Deen for 22 years, said Deen tried to make her and others conform to racial stereotypes and paid black employees less than their white counterparts.

• Jul 25, 2013

  Anthony Weiner Text Sex Scandal Hasn't Tanked His Shot at Mayor, Poll Finds

  Anthony Weiner's text sex scandal predictably damaged his credibility as a candidate for the Mayor of New York City. Despite some calling for him to drop out of the race and women confused as to his wife's seemingly unshakeable support, the poll numbers say the fiery Democratic ex-congressman is still in the lead, for now.

• Jul 25, 2013

  George H.W. Bush Shaves Head to Support 2-Year-Old With Leukemia, Donates to Cause

  George H.W. Bush, former President, shaved his head in solidarity with the son of one of his Secret Service members, Patrick. The 89-year-old saw that his security team had shaved their heads in support of the young boy, who is undergoing treatment for leukemia, and decided to do the same.

• Jul 25, 2013

  'Hero Shrew' is the Strongest Vertebrate Ever, Can Withstand 140 Lbs. of Pressure

  The "hero shrew" is thought to be one of the most unusually strong mammals for its size because of its very unique spinal structure. The new species, called Scutisorex thori, was found in the Republic of Congo recently and named for the Norse god of strength, Thor.

• Jul 24, 2013

  Japanese Thigh Billboards: Companies Advertise on Women's Legs (VIDEO)

  Japanese thigh billboards could be the newest advertising style to become popular in the Asian company after a public relations firm coined the idea. "Zettai ryouiki," the Japanese term for the space between a woman's miniskirt and her thigh-high stockings, is popular there, and one advertisement agency is looking to take advantage.

• Jul 24, 2013

  George Zimmerman Trial Poll: Disagreement on Verdict Split Down Racial and Party Lines

  George Zimmerman's not guilty verdict has been met with media controversy and public discontent and approval, split down apparently racial and political lines. A new poll about the outcome of the trial showed that African-Americans are largely unsatisfied with the not guilty verdict, while a majority of white Americans felt justice was served.

• Jul 24, 2013

  'Drumming Grandma' Wild Rock Solo Goes Viral: 'I Was Having A Lot of Fun,' She Says (VIDEO)

  "Drumming Grandma," a video posted by a drum shop in La Crosse, Wisc. went viral, garnering over 3.5 million hits in less than a week. The video features an elderly woman rocking a drum set at the store, complete with stick-twirling antics to boot.

• Jul 23, 2013

  Miley Cyrus' 'We Can't Stop' is About Ecstasy, Singer Admits: 'I Wanted It On the Radio'

  Miley Cyrus' "We Can't Stop" song, with its infamous lyrics "we like to party / dancing with molly" is about drugs, the singer admitted in an interview recently. Although her producer initially said the lyrics were "dancing with Miley," the 20-year-old singer said that was a lie to get the tune on the radio.

• Jul 23, 2013

  Commuters Push Train to Save Passenger in Japan, Woman Escapes Uninjured (VIDEO)

  Commuters pushed a train to save a passenger in Saitama, Japan, Monday morning after the woman fell in between the gap. 40 passengers and other staff members worked diligently to free the woman during the notoriously busy rush hour.

• Jul 23, 2013

  Beyonce Fan Faints After Singer Hugs Him, Incident Goes Viral (VIDEO)

  A Beyonce fan fainted after the 31-year-old singer touched his hand and reached down for a hug during one of her concerts recently. The "Love On Top" songstress was singing one of her older hits, "Irreplaceable," when another concertgoer managed to capture the incident on his phone.