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The current rate of climate change, pollution, and overfishing can result in an expedited consequence for mankind and the world oceans. According to a report by international scientists, the study results have concluded that the world's ocean and marine life are dangerously degrading at an astronomical rate.

With New York at the center of same-sex marriage debate, you may want to cool down and consider whether the new social norm proposed here is merely an issue of personal choice.

Comic-Con International will be held at the San Diego Convention Center July 21-24, 2011, with Preview Night on July 20th, according to the Comic-Con Web site.

What is this affliction that causes pro baseball catchers to lose their ability to throw back to the pitcher, or makes a golfer five-putt on an easy hole?

Tracy Morgan returned to Nashville Tuesday to apologize for a stand-up performance the comedian gave June 3rd at the Ryman Auditorium, the New York Times reports.

If the physical ramifications of smoking aren't enough to deter customers from lighting up, maybe a clearer picture of the financial ramifications will.

The New York Knicks have been asking about the Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash, according to the NY Post. In the proposed swap, Nash would be traded straight up for Chauncey Billups.

Espadrilles are all the rage this season.

Film critic Roger Ebert's Facebook page was suspended Tuesday after Ebert posted a controversial tweet referring to Jackass star Ryan Dunn's death. The page was restored one hour later, according to Ebert's Twitter.

President Obama is still mulling his options as he prepares to announce a schedule for withdrawing the 33,000 additional troops he committed to Afghanistan upon assuming office.

New York Mets COO surprised fans yesterday by saying the team may be buyers at the trade deadline if the team continues to stay in contention for the NL Wild Card.

Obama's visit to New York City this week includes speaking at the annual LGBT Leadership Gala at the Sheraton New York, in the very midst of 2011 NYC Pride events. Does it hint Obama's new position in same-sex marriage? There are some historical facts that may back up its likelihood.

As outrage gathers over film critic Roger Ebert’s insensitive comments following the death of “Jackass” TV star Ryan Dunn, almost exactly two years ago a similar controversy erupted over the passing of a much bigger celebrity, Michael Jackson.

After over a week of backdoor negotiations and heated coverage, the state legislators are still stuck on the same-sex marriage bill in New York.Governor Andrew Cuomo is putting unprecedented pressure on Republicans to approve his bill, which now awaits one more vote in the Senate to cross the finishing line.

The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Tower Bancorp, SunPower, Rex Energy, Logitech International, Zalicus, Baidu, and Apple. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Susquehanna Bancshares, Prospect Capital, Express Scripts, and Sify Technologies.

For years, the wives of American politicians have portrayed images of being loyal and loving, the good wives who stand loyally beside their husbands even though they disapprove their sexual romps and scandals. But in the past two years, the “good wives” image has changed.

On the coming Wednesday, President Obama will announce the details of his plan to reduce the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan next month, according to administration officials.

Senate Republicans emerged from a three-hour conference behind closed doors in New York's capital without comment on Monday.

President Obama plans to speak on the future of the U.S. mission in Afghanistan on Wednesday, senior administration officials said Monday.

Aleta Stacey was found dead and police blame a bite from one of the 75 pet snakes she and her boyfriend owned in a suburb North of New York City, according to CBS New York. She was found dead last Tuesday, and was suspected of being bitten by a “Black Mamba,” a snake native to Africa.

Sammie Spades, who worked as a part-time intern for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the summer of 2006, has abandoned her political aspirations to become an all-out porn star, TMZ reported.