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Netflix hit with class action suit over stock plunge

Netflix's stock has suffered a much-publicized nosedive in recent months, and now a group of shareholders is hitting the subscription service with a class action suit.

Los Angeles mandates porn stars wear condoms

Porn stars in Los Angeles will be legally required to wear condoms during film shoots after the city council voted on Tuesday to mandate their use, despite a threat by skin flick producers to leave town over the requirement.

Katy Perry Sims: Pre-Order ‘The Sims 3 Showtime’ With Singer's Hairstyle and More

A new expansion pack, The Sims 3 Showtime Katy Perry Collector's Edition, will feature the singer through in game content and virtual goods, including her favorite blue hairstyle. The game is set for release in March 2012, but The Sims enthusiasts can pre-order the game now from EA Games' website.

HP names new strategy chief

Hewlett-Packard Co on Tuesday named software veteran Bill Veghte as chief strategy officer as it overhauls its top ranks following a series of missteps over the past year.

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Wikipedia Blackout January 18: 5 Things to Know About the SOPA, PIPA Protest

Wikipedia will initiate a blackout on Wednesday, Jan. 18, in protest of the anti-piracy bills SOPA and PIPA. SOPA and PIPA are two Congressional bills meant to halt the illegal copying and sharing of movies and music on the Internet. However, major Internet organizations- such as Wikipedia, Reddit and Boing Boing - claim the bills will hinder their operations and they are ready to protest.

Kansas House to Introduce 'Personhood' Amendment After Passing Anti-Abortion Regulations

Kansas is the latest state to introduce personhood legislation, which aims to outlaw abortion by declaring life begins at the moment of conception.

SpaceX Rocket Mission Delayed – New Launch Date is Unknown

Hawthorne, California-based Space Exploration Technologies Corp., better known as SpaceX, has announced a delay in its mission to send its Dragon capsule to the International Space Station (ISS).

Ron Paul Beats Newt Gingrich For Third Place In Michigan Primary Place

Ron Paul 2012: Top Ten Most Surprising Remarks in South Carolina Debate

Ron Paul's campaign is gaining momentum.

Laura Kaeppeler: Statistics on Past Miss America Winners

The three states with the highest number of beauty queens -- California, Ohio and Oklahoma – boast six winners each

Man Poisons Wife's Rice Krispies: A Cereal Killer, Police Say

A man from Southern California has been arrested for poising his wife's Rice Krispies.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Celebrated with 'I Have a Dream' Google Doodle [VIDEO]

Google has joined the nation to celebrate what would have been Martin Luther King Jr.'s 83'rd birthday, transforming it's six letter logo into a Google Doodle marking King's famous I Have a Dream Speech

On Immigration, Rhetoric on Need to 'Secure the Border' Doesn't Match Reality

The candidates vying for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination agree that the first imperative is to halt the flow of illegal immigration across the U.S.-Mexico border. But the relentless focus on the border obscures the fact that the rate of cross-border migrations is decreasing.

Science's 'Most Beautiful Theories'

From Darwinian evolution to the idea that personality is largely shaped by chance, the favorite theories of the world's most eminent thinkers are as eclectic as science itself.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech [FULL TEXT & VIDEO]

Americans honor the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday. King was an African American civil rights activist known best for advancing the cause of the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. using nonviolent methods. Read Martin Luther King, Jr.'s full I Have a Dream speech as delivered on Aug. 28, 1963 or watch the video of King delivering the I Have a Dream speech.

Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber Show Off New Hairstyles [PHOTOS]

Selena Gomez and boyfriend Justin Bieber are welcoming the new year with new looks. Both pop stars showed off new hairstyles for 2012.

ASUS Transformer Prime TF700T vs Apple iPad 2: Tablet War Set to Tighten

ASUS has chosen to roll out the next tablet - Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF700T - in the Transformer Prime series after the predecessor had some design flaw. However, the tablet has to deal with the iconic Apple Inc.'s iPad 2, as the benchmark for design and performance has been set by the California giant.

Golden Globe Awards 2012: Dog Star Uggie’s Day Out on Red Carpet [PHOTOS]

Actresses Flaunt Strikingly Similar Colored Gowns on Red Carpet

Golden Globes 2012: Actresses Flaunt Strikingly Similarly Colored Gowns on Red Carpet (PHOTOS)

Bright yellow and stunning black... hues of purple, shades of red, splashes of blue and immaculately white dresses... a rainbow-like range of colors ruled the red carpet arrivals of female celebrities at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday.

California teacher sex abuse arrest sparks debate

The arrest of a Northern California high school teacher for sexual abuse of a 14-year-old male student has raised questions about the boundaries of behavior and whether schools should police social media contact between teachers and students, authorities said on Friday.

2012 Golden Globe Awards: 10 'A-List' Celebs Who Donned Bright-Hued Gowns on Red Carpet (PHOTOS)

While some celebrities at the 69th annual awards opted for formal black dresses, a couple of them flaunted their gowns in brighter shades varying from off-white, cream, mauve, peach and yellow to tints of grey.

2012 Golden Globes Award Winners [LIST]

The 2012 Golden Globe Awards ceremony is still underway at the Beverly Hills Hilton in California. Here is the list of winners.

Miss America 2012 Top 5: Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler Wins; What the Top Three Will Get [PHOTOS]

Miss Wisconsin Crowned Miss America 2012 at Pageant; Gets $50,000 Scholarship

Miss Wisconsin - Laura Kaeppeler - was crowned Miss America 2012 in Las Vegas, on Saturday night. Kaeppeler, 23, was handed her title by Miss America 2011, Teresa Scanlan.

Tim Tebow Versus Tom Brady: A Bronco or a Patriot? You Decide [PHOTOS]

Tim Tebow will face off against Tom Brady Saturday in what will likely be the most-watched NFL contest in playoff history. Question is: Does America want a Bronco or a Patriot? You decide.

Withdrawal Symptoms: What Happens When Baby Boomers Retire?

A whopping 44 percent of all mutual-fund shareholders are baby boomers, according to an Investment Company Institute report. As they take withdrawals from their retirement kitties over the next couple of decades, you're looking at a major, potentially market-altering event.

Apple reveals supply chain, details conditions

Apple revealed its closely guarded list of global suppliers for the first time and vowed to deal with worker abuses, hoping to deflect criticism it was turning a blind eye to cases of poor working conditions in a mostly Asian supply chain.