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Stage and Screen Star Ben Gazzara Dies in New York at 81

U.S. actor Ben Gazzara holds his Donostia prize which was awarded in recognition of his lifetime achievement at the San Sebastian Film Festival in northern Spain September 22, 2005.
Actor Ben Gazzara, known for his brooding tough-guy presence in dozens of films, television shows, and stage productions over his long career, died of pancreatic cancer on Friday at a New York hospital, his lawyer said. He was 81.
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Breast cancer

Komen Continues Funding, but Breast Cancer Screening Falls Short

Although the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation announced that they would continue to fund Planned Parenthood centers, there might be a different problem at hand. The Planned Parenthood resources make screening and tests more readily available, but the number of Americans being screened is below the national target, according to a new federal study.
Baby Lisa Irwin

Missing Baby Lisa Irwin's Parents: 'I Would Do Anything to See Her Again'

Baby Lisa Irwin has been missing for four months, but her parents, Deborah Bradley and Jeremy Irwin, are confident that their one-year-old daughter is alive, well and will return home. Nearly three months since the couple's last media interview, Bradley and Irwin shared their side of the story on the Dr. Phil Show Friday in the hopes of clarifying false reports and gaining national attention for missing baby Lisa. I would do anything to see her again, Bradley told viewers.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure founder Nancy Brinker makes an address aired on the organization's website

Komen reverses move to cut Planned Parenthood funding

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.
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Last Minute Super Bowl Tickets and the Strange, Lucrative Online Market

For fans attending the game is a once in a lifetime experience, and a ticket is worth any price. This year's match-up between the New England Patriots and New York Giants is already a gold mine for the NFL and for the individuals who sell tickets online, with prices peaking at $15,000 for a single ticket.
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Who Will Win the Super Bowl? [POLL, PREDICTIONS]

The New York Giants face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. This is usually a game many people bet on. New England is favored to win by three points. The over/under for the game is 55 points. Time to weigh in.
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Hackers in Brazil Take Down Citigroup's Main Web Site

A group of Brazil-based hackers took down the main corporate Web site of New York-based Citigroup on Friday, as the loosely associated collective continued its weeklong campaign of attacks on Web properties of major international banks. The public site of Brazil's central bank was also taken down.
U.S. Civil Rights

Gay Marriage Laws Gain Traction in Four States

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.
Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin Dunk Contest a No-Go; Clippers Star's 10 Best Dunks [VIDEOS]

A Blake Griffin dunk contest appearance would have been the highlight of this year's competition, but the dunk-master of the Los Angeles Clippers, says he plans to skip the 2012 NBA dunk contest, disappointing millions of fans. In the wake of his decision, you can get your fix of Griffin slams by watching the forward's ten best dunks here.
Super Bowl 2012 Drinks: Drinking Games And Recipes For Giants-Patriots Game

Nuns Storm Super Bowl 2012 to Stop Sex Trafficking: 'We Will Be Watching'

The New York Giants and the New England Patriots aren't the only ones ready for Super Bowl Sunday: so are eleven orders of nuns, all determined to fight the surge of underage sex trafficking that accompanies the NFL event each year. The nuns have been prepping for Indianapolis since training camp began last summer, and have one target firmly in their sights: the hundreds of hotel rooms rented out for Super Bowl XLVI.

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