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• Oct 3, 2011

  California Gov. Jerry Brown Shuts Down Push to Ban Circumcision

  California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that would prevent local governments from banning male circumcision after a spirited attempt by anti-circumcision activists to ban the religious practice in San Francisco and Santa Monica.

• Oct 3, 2011

  Rihanna Fans Send Irish Farmer Hate Mail for Booting Star During Video Shoot

  The farmer who scolded pop star Rihanna for being half-naked on his farm during a video music shoot reportedly has been receiving hate mail from the singer's fans.

• Oct 3, 2011

  Madonna's Upscale Gym a Hit in Mexico City; More Gyms to Open in Russia

  Madonna's upscale Hard Candy gym has been such a hit in Mexico City that the Material Girl/international businesswoman is reportedly opening more locations in other countries.

• Oct 3, 2011

  iPhone 5 Release Date: Smartphone Market Could Be Tough on New iPhone 5

  With so much hype on the Internet and an ever-improving smartphone market, Apple, Inc. might have a hard time impressing customers with the release of its new fifth generation iPhone, which many speculate will be on Tuesday.

• Sep 30, 2011

  'Saturday Night Live' Star Kenan Thompson Engaged (VIDEOS)

  "Saturday Night Live" star Keenan Thompson is getting married, US Weekly reports. The 33 year-old comedian will tie the knot with Christina Evangeline.

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  Sep 30, 2011

  Anti-Obama Billboard Depicting President as 'Cry Baby Socialist' Sparks Outrage

  A new series of anti-Obama billboards have sprung up in New Orleans in the latest outdoor advertising campaign to paint the president as an "anti-Christian socialist" who blames former President George W. Bush for everything negative that has happened in the U.S since he took office.

• Sep 30, 2011

  Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens 'Regrets' Voting for Texas Death Penalty

  Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens has confessed that in 35 years of serving on the nation's highest court, his only regret was voting in 1976 to reinstate the death penalty in Texas, an option he believes the state has used too often.

• Sep 30, 2011

  iPhone 5 Release Date: New iPhone Cases Spotted in AT&T Stores, Fueling Rumors

  Photos published online seem to show cases for the new iPhone 5 in AT&T stores, fueling speculation that the highly anticipated new model will indeed be released into the hands of the public just days from now.

• Sep 30, 2011

  NYC Mother Claims Kindergarten Boy Sexually Assaulted by Classmates at School

  A 5 year-old boy was held down and sexually assaulted by four classmates in the bathroom of a New York City school, his mother claims in a $10 million lawsuit against the city.

• Sep 29, 2011

  Alabama Immigration Law: Activists Decry 'Racist, Police-State' Measures

  Various activist groups have been speaking out against Alabama's tough new immigration laws, made effective Thursday, and have vowed to continue fighting, taking the battle to the courts.