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Student Fined, Diploma Withheld for Eagle Feather Showing Native American Heritage
Chelsey Ramer is a proud Creek Indian who was fiend $1,000 and had her diploma and transcripts withheld after she wore an eagle feather to her graduation ceremony. Ramer maintains that even though she was fined and had to go through the ordeal, showing her heritage was worth it.
'The Bachelorette': Bachelor Ben Named Villain for the Season
"The Bachelorette" seemingly introduced this season's villain, single-father Ben, who won Desiree's heart last week. However, his actions this week earned him the disdain of the other bachelors, though Desiree is still enthralled by bachelor Ben's attitude and personality.
Farrah Abraham Strikes Plea Deal in DUI Case, Won't Serve Jail Time
Farrah Abraham won't spend a day behind bars if a judge accepts her offered plea deal. Abraham was arrested for driving under the influence in March but blamed the incident on medication; now she agreed to plead guilty in order to avoid jail time.
$800k Infestation: Woman's Bedbug Trauma Gets Her Big Bucks
Faika Shaaban was awarded $800,000 after a jury found her landlord negligible and fully aware of a bedbug infestation in the apartment she rented. Shaaban suffered hundreds of bites and lesions as a result of the infestation and was evicted from her apartment after complaining about the bugs.
Amanda Bynes Says There's 'No Proof' of Crime but She's 'Becoming More Famous'
Amanda Bynes fully believes that there is no evidence against her following her arrest on May 23 for possession of marijuana, reckless endangerment, and tampering with physical evidence. Bynes, instead, is focused on her newfound publicity and fame.
Fire Kills 119 at Poultry Plant: Workers Tell of Unsafe Conditions
Chinese officials are investigating a fire at a poultry plant that left 119 people dead and numerous others injured. The cause of fire, officials believe, was an ammonia leak, but investigators want to know why so many people were trapped inside.
Tiffani Thiessen Mother Serving as Nanny?
Tiffani Thiessen is a first-time mom enjoying every moment of motherhood. The actress recently spoke about her experience and why she and her husband have decided not to hire a nanny.
Briar MacLean Reprimanded for Tackling Knife-Wielding Classmate: School 'Doesn't Condone Heroics'
A student thinking he was doing the right thing by tackling a knife-wielding classmate found himself in the principal's office receiving a lecture on what he actually should have done, which was nothing.
Parents Fight Organ Donation Law to Save Daughter's Life
Sarah Murnaghan, 10, is fighting for her life alongside her parents, who are trying to overturn a law concerning organ donation. Sarah's age makes her too young to be an adult recipient, and there are considerably fewer juvenile donations of the organ she needs to live. Her parents believe the United Network for Organ Sharing has abandoned their daughter and "left her to die."
Tim Samaras, Late Storm Chaser, Inspired by 'Wizard of Oz' (VIDEO)
Tim Samaras was passionate about chasing storms and died doing what he loved while chasing a tornado in Oklahoma Friday night. He was killed along with his son Paul and colleague Carl Young. Samaras revealed last month that the iconic film "The Wizard of Oz" was his inspiration for pursing storms.