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L.A. contemporary artist Mike Kelley found dead

People inspect the art installation 'Lenticular 15' by U.S. artist Mike Kelley in the new Brandhorst modern art museum in Munich
Influential contemporary artist Mike Kelley has been found dead at his home in a Los Angeles suburb and authorities said on Wednesday they were investigating his death as a possible suicide.
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Battle of the DC Heroes: 'Dark Knight' vs. 'Watchmen'

It’s a busy time for fans of the superhero genre--DC Comics announced yesterday that they are releasing a new prequel series based on the Watchmen graphic novel. While skeptics wonder if the series will succeed, another DC icon is picking up some heat: Batman.
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Television host Don Cornelius speaks at the BET Awards '09 in Los Angeles

Soul Train creator Don Cornelius commits suicide

Don Cornelius, creator of the iconic TV music and dance show Soul Train that helped introduce Americans to black pop culture, died on Wednesday after shooting himself in the head, Los Angeles officials said.
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Teacher in cockroach and bondage case held on bail

A former Los Angeles area teacher accused of taking bondage-style photos of students, some with cockroaches on their faces, was ordered held on $23 million bail on Wednesday as authorities said more possible victims had come forward.
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AMR Wants to Cut 13,000 Jobs, End Pensions

AMR Corp, the parent of bankrupt American Airlines, wants to slash 13,000 jobs and terminate employee pension plans as part of a cost-cutting strategy the carrier says is necessary to compete with rivals.
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Diabetes Drug Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Risk

A new study links the diabetes drug metformin to fewer cases of pancreatic cancer -- at least in women -- but finds other diabetes medications are associated with a higher risk of the disease.
Breast Cancer Can Be Prevented

Komen Planned Parenthood Funding Cut: Importance of Breast Exams and What To Look For

On Tuesday, Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced that they will cut funding to Planned Parenthood affiliates. Komen has provided funding for around 770,000 women's health screenings such as breast exams and mammograms among many other services. In light of Planned Parenthood's cut funding, it is important that women perform regular self breast exams.
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Police nab Mexican drug boat north of Los Angeles

Police seized a motorboat packed with more than a ton of marijuana north of Los Angeles and arrested three Mexican men, the latest seizure as traffickers try to beat tougher border security by taking to the waves, authorities said on Tuesday.
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Fur flies in snub of Scorsese Hugo dog

It's no secret that during Hollywood's awards season, complex character roles often get overlooked in favor of more uplifting performances. But when Martin Scorsese saw such a slight befall his Hugo star, he was not about to slink away with his tail between his legs.
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Adele's live comeback at February 12 Grammy Awards

British chart-topper Adele will make her live comeback at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in just under two weeks, after being on vocal rest since throat surgery sidelined the singer late last year.
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California teacher charged with abuse after photos

A former Los Angeles-area elementary school teacher has been charged with lewd acts on children, including putting cockroaches on students' faces and offering them a spoonful of what may have been semen, authorities said on Tuesday.
Liturgy

Lana Del Rey 'Born to Die' Bombs: Is Black Metal Now More Important than Pop?

Liturgy is the sexless hive-geek counterpart to Lana Del Rey, 2011's most polarizing and polarized artist. Her just-dropped album Born to Die, has landed number 1, despite global critical condemnation. The Brooklyn black metallers (Liturgy) generated what seemed a comparable amount of criticism to the manufactured pseudo-pop darling (Del Rey) in 2011. Liturgy sold far fewer albums, proving that artistic merit and integrity do not always win out.

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