Sami K. Martin

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• Jan 1, 2014

  Ohio Execution of Dennis McGuire to Use Untested Combination of Drugs

  An Ohio prisoner is facing a unique death when he is executed on January 19. Dennis McGuire is scheduled to be put to death for the 1989 rape and murder of a pregnant woman, but the chemicals used in his execution have not been tested before in the United States, bringing controversy to the situation.

• Jan 1, 2014

  Alyssa Milano Responds to Jay Mohr's 'Fat-Shaming' Comments: 'Be Well and God Bless'

  Actress Alyssa Milano welcomed her first child in August and has not slowed down since, hosting various programs and events on TV. However, the new mother recently had to deal with colleague Jay Mohr's disparaging remarks about her weight and appearance but kept it polite and wished him and his wife both well.

• Dec 31, 2013

  Michael Schumacher Improving, Doctors Say, But No Prognosis Offered

  Formula 1 racing champion Michael Schumacher is showing signs of improvement after being involved in a serious collision while skiing in the French Alps this weekend. Schumacher's family has gathered by his bedside, but while things are looking up, doctors still cannot offer a prognosis for his recovery.

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  Dec 31, 2013

  19-Year-Old Decides to Keep Baby After Abortion Pill Fails; 'We've Seen Her and Her Heartbeat Now'

  A 19-year-old girl decided to have an abortion upon learning that she was pregnant for a second time, already having a 4-month-old child. However, the abortion pills she took failed, and now the young mother has decided to see the pregnancy through and welcome her baby girl.

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  Dec 31, 2013

  Jada Pinkett Smith "Blessed" by Family and Friends, Urges Others Not to Take Love for Granted

  Despite rumors that her marriage is on the rocks, Jada Pinkett Smith is grateful for her family and friends and spent Christmas with them. Pinkett urged her followers to not take love for granted, given how short life can be.

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  Dec 31, 2013

  Beyoncé Challenger Audio Upsets Astronauts' Loved Ones; Singer Then Posts Picture of Herself in Jesus' Place in 'The Last Supper'

  Beyoncé is in hot water with fans and the public after two back-to-back incidents involving her latest album and Instagram account. In one, the singer used audio from the fatal Challenger explosion in a song, and in the other incident, Beyoncé put herself in the middle of a photo of the Last Supper, imposing herself where Jesus Christ should have been.

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  Dec 31, 2013

  EMT Suspended, Resigns for Driving 4-Year-Old to Hospital

  A volunteer EMT resigned after being suspended for breaking the rules and driving a 4-year-old having seizures to the hospital in an ambulance. His resignation has caused an outcry in the community, and many have asked for him to be reinstated as soon as possible.

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  Dec 31, 2013

  Jahi McMath Kept on Ventilator Until Jan. 7; Family Grateful for Extension

  Jahi McMath's family won a last-minute extension on a restraining order that prevents Children's Hospital Oakland from removing her from a ventilator for one more week. The extension came one hour before the hospital was legally allowed, and said it would, disconnect the life support.

• Dec 30, 2013

  Paris Jackson Photo Shows Seemingly Happy, Healthy Teen

  Paris Jackson appears happy and healthy in a new photo taken while on vacation in Hawaii. The 15-year-old vacationed on the island with her family for Christmas. It's the first time she's been pictured since her hospitalization months ago.

• Dec 30, 2013

  William Goes Back to School; Royal to Study Agricultural Management

  Prince William is heading back to school, Kensington Palace announced this week. The prince will study agricultural management at Cambridge University starting next week.