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Amy Friedman was married for seven years to a convicted murderer. Her account of their love shows why we shouldn't dismiss "those crazy ladies" who fall in love with convicts. More »
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Velma Hart, who told President Obama she was worried about her financial future at a town hall meeting, has lost her job as CFO of veterans services organization. Though unemployment is a "scary proposition" she says she still supports Obama. More »
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Last night's episode gave new meaning to "keeping up" with the Kardashians: 22-year-old Rob accidentally ingested organic male enhancement pills that his mother Kris intended to give to his stepfather. Rob's resulting (painful) erection landed him in the doctor's office. More »
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Sperm banks and fertility clinics report a major upswing in potential donors since the economy tanked. In addition to women, one clinic director says "she also has gotten calls from at least 100 men inquiring about donating their 'eggs.'" [USAT] More »
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Sure, us common folk are cutting back in the current economic climate, but how are the nouveau riche faring? Gretchen Rossi, the newest "housewife" of The Real Housewives of Orange County says that struggles with the economy will be reflected in the upcoming season of the show. Does this mean the women will be scaling back? "I think you'll see both dynamics this season," says Rossi. [NY Daily News] More »
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After her "Lauren Conrad Collection" was dropped from the L.A. celebrity boutique Kitson, LC has resorted to using her C-list celeb status as a bargaining chip to find people to wear her clothes. • PANIC: There was a bomb threat at the MGM tower earlier today. The entire building was evacuated, including the talent agency ICM and the production companies of Tom Cruise and Salma Hayek.• What does "curvy" mean to women's magazines? We're guessing anyone higher than a size 2. More »
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As you may have heard, a series of suicide bombings occurred in Iraq earlier today, killing at least 72 people. Planned by Al Qaeda, the attacks were "carried out" (if you can call it that) by two mentally-disabled women at two of Baghdad's pet markets... and the bombs were detonated by remote control. It's not yet known whether the women fully understood the situation they were put into, but we think it's pretty safe to say the answer is "no". [Reuters, SF Chronicle] More »
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