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Murder in Pretoria? OJ detective says ‘Blade Runner’ evidence is overwhelming

Feb. 22, 2013: Olympic athlete, Oscar Pistorius , in court in Pretoria, South Africa, for his bail hearing charged with the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Olympian Oscar Pistorius, known as ‘Blade Runner’ charged with killing model girlfriend…

Rice leads triple-punch of heavy hitters in Tampa triumph

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice led off a crucial triple-punch combination that transfixed the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday night. Hurricane Isaac thankfully hit the Sunshine State with a pale echo of Category 3 Hurricane Katrina…

Bloomberg Big-Soda Ban: A Nuanced Plan That’s Healthy For NYC

Mayor Bloomberg’s plan to ban sugary drinks and soda above 16-ounces has been a victim of criticism and derision. Critics say the measure will be ineffective because it does not limit the size of dairy-based drinks, like milkshakes and fruit…

Dina Eastwood says Kardashians ‘gold standard’ when it comes to reality TV families

You’re no one in Hollywood without a reality show these days. Even if your last name is Eastwood. Dina Eastwood, wife of Academy Award winning actor, director and tinseltown legend Clint Eastwood, told Fox411 it would be an honor to…

Animal amnesty: Connecticut zoo to take in contraband critters

Beardsley Zoo’s John Scott holds an American alligator. (Courtesy of Beardsley Zoo) FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – If your Bengal tiger has outgrown your house, or you don’t trust your pet cobra around kids, a zoo in Connecticut is offering a…

Will Republicans Snatch Defeat From the Jaws of Victory In 2012?

I was part of a panel a few days ago on politics, culture and the media. And the first question put to us was right to the point: “Can Barack Obama win re-election?” Political guru Dick Morris, Tea Party unofficial…

Man Serving Three Life Terms for Drug Deal Pins Hopes on Clemency From Obama

This is a follow-up to a three-part series that took a look at the case of Clarence Aaron, a one-time college student whose involvement in a 1993 cocaine deal got him three life sentences in federal prison. Click here to…