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Seizure Killed Amy Winehouse, Says Father

Singer Amy Winehouse's father said that his daughter had the prescribed medication Librium in her system when she died of a seizure, caused by alcohol detoxification, said media reports on Friday.
Fashion designer Galliano and his lawyer Zerbib arrive for a hearing at a police station in Paris

Galliano Gets $8,400 Fine for Anti-Semitic Outburst

A French court handed out a 6,000 euro ($8,421) suspended fine to John Galliano on Thursday after finding him guilty of anti-Semitic behavior , marking the end in a fall from grace for the former head designer of fashion house Dior.
Fashion designer Galliano and his lawyer Zerbib arrive for a hearing at a police station in Paris

Galliano Gets 6,000 Euro Fine for Anti-Semitic Outburst

A French court handed out a 6,000 euro ($8,421) suspended fine to John Galliano on Thursday after finding him guilty of anti-Semitic behavior, marking the end in a fall from grace for the former head designer of fashion house Dior.
A woman observes a moment of silence at a memorial place for the late entertainer Michael Jackson in Munich

Doctor's trial may avoid Michael Jackson's past

Michael Jackson's former doctor faces a tough challenge clearing himself of involuntary manslaughter charges in the pop star's death as his trial, which promises to avoid many dark aspects of Jackson's life, begins with jury selection due this week.
Doctor Conrad Murray, the late Michael Jackson's personal physician, listens during his arraignment on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star's death, in Los Angeles

Doctor's trial may avoid Michael Jackson's past

Michael Jackson's former doctor faces a tough challenge clearing himself of involuntary manslaughter charges in the pop star's death as his trial, which promises to avoid many dark aspects of Jackson's life, begins with jury selection due this week.
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Nearly 40 Percent of Europeans Suffer Mental Illness

Europeans are plagued by mental and neurological illnesses, with almost 165 million people or 38 percent of the population suffering each year from a brain disorder such as depression, anxiety, insomnia or dementia, according to a large new study.
Boxing promoter De La Hoya smiles during a news conference at the MGM Grand Resort in Las Vegas

Oscar De La Hoya Says Recently Hit rock bottom

Former boxing champ and Olympic gold medalist Oscar De La Hoya says he is battling addictions to cocaine and alcohol and seeking to rebuild his relationship with his wife after being unfaithful.
Pop entertainer Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson Trial New Updates Released on His 53rd Birthday

Michael Jackson, the iconic pop star, would have celebrated his 53rd birthday on Aug. 29, if he didn't pass away mysteriously on June 25, 2009. Meanwhile, on Jackson's birthday, more updates on the forthcoming trial of murder-suspect Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's doctor, have been revealed - the judge has already barred the singer's dermatologist Arnold Klein from giving evidence.
Most in U.S. want ban on smoking in public: poll

Moms' Smoking Linked to Psychiatric Meds in Kids

Kids whose moms smoked while pregnant were more likely to end up on medications such as antidepressants, stimulants and drugs for addiction in a new study from Finland that hints at maternal smoking's effect on a baby's developing brain.
Amy Winehouse

Toxicology Leaves Winehouse Death Riddle Unsolved

Toxicology results released to the family of singer Amy Winehouse this week raised almost as many questions as they answered, experts said Wednesday, keeping the cause of the Rehab singer's death a mystery.
Study Doubts FDA'S Anti-Smoking Label Campaign

Usefulness of Grim Anti-Smoking Warnings Doubted

Mandatory anti-smoking warnings on U.S. cigarette packs are being challenged, this time by researchers who say the combination of grotesque images and explicit messages may not be effective in curbing smoking.

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