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I went to Madison Square Garden on a Saturday night out of boredom. Nothing more. Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks changed all that. But more about how that happened in a moment.

Eddie Murphy is NOT dead. We repeat -- Eddie Murphy is NOT dead. This is the second time in just a few short months that the Internet has killed off yet another celebrity.

When the New York Giants and New England Patriots battle in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, they'll be playing in a stadium that was largely financed by taxpayers. Some critics dispute the positive economic benefits of stadiums, which have received around $20 billion in subsidies in the last two decades.

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation backed down from its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, which provides abortion and birth control services, following a massive outcry by supporters of the world's largest breast cancer charity.

After two decades, Russian scientists have finally drilled through 13,000 feet of an Antarctic ice sheet to reach Lake Vostok, deemed the most alien lake on Earth, which has been sealed off from the planet's atmosphere for 20 million years.

Takeru Kobayashi triumphed at Wing Bowl XX in Philadelphia by eating 337 chicken wings in 30 minutes.

A Minnesota company has recalled cooked eggs in California and 33 other states after a possible risk of listeria contamination.

Last year, gay-rights advocates nationwide celebrated when New York became the sixth and by far the largest state to legalize same-sex marriage. This year, they may have four times as many reasons to celebrate.

The Jets quarterback has been linked to Kim Kardashian in the tabloids.

Temple University and Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday night on the Philadelphia campus. The shooting, which occurred around 6:30 pm, was a fatal self-inflicted gunshot to the head by a 25-year-old male.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Thursday defended the U.S. central bank's policies against charges from Republican lawmakers they risked sparking inflation, saying the economy still needs plenty of support.

From sensing earthquakes to picking winners for the year's World Cup or Super Bowl, these seven animals, which include an octopus, a sheep and a crocodile put Punxsutawney Phil's Groundhog Day 2012 prediction to shame. Find out what animal knows when you're going to die, which creature can help you in the stock market, and what animal can predict the future of a national election.

Indiana became the 23rd state to pass anti-union right-to-work legislation on Wednesday and the first in the nation's manufacturing heartland, dealing a blow to organized labor by allowing workers to opt out of paying union dues.

The third time was not a charm for the Pistons. The Nets took them 99-96. The Knicks face the Bulls, and it doesn't look good for them.

The New Jersey Nets are 7-15, and, as a result, Stubhub has priced some home game tickets this year at just a penny.

Snooki is free to binge drink without worrying about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

The Fighting Irish put together one of the nations top recruiting classes as they attempt to become a national title contender again.

The New York Knicks buried the Detroit Pistons 113-86 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.

Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer rejected a film permit request for a Jersey Shore spinoff starring Nicole Snooki Polizzi and Jenni J-WOWW Farley citing quality of life concerns.

With Carmelo Anthony back on the court, the Knicks win, playing maybe their most complete game of the year. Rangers lose on a bad bounce, says head coach John Tortorella. The Nets have a good chance against the Pistons.

The number of proposed solar projects in California last year was 4-1/2 times the level the state needs to meet its 33 percent renewable power target by 2020, a state regulator said on Tuesday.