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Dr. Lisa Tseng was convicted of second-degree murder Friday in connection with the overdose deaths of three patients, capping a landmark case that was closely watched by medical professionals across the country. The case comes amid what public health officials describe as a national epidemic of prescription drug abuse. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last year the …

Sam Sarpong, an actor and model who shot to fame as co-host of MTV’s “Yo Momma” has died. He was 40 years old, although some reports list his age as 35. Sam Sarpong died Monday afternoon in Pasadena, where he lived. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office says the case is being investigated as a possible suicide. But the official …

Two-thirds of the world’s population under 50 have the highly infectious herpes virus that causes cold sores around the mouth, the World Health Organization said, in its first estimate of global prevalence of the disease. The herpes simplex 1 virus (HSV-1) can also cause sores on the genitals — and oral sex is becoming a leading way it’s being transmitted, …

CNN anchor Don Lemon demanded that host Wolf Blitzer and legal analyst Sunny Hostin withhold deciding whether South Carolina “resource officer” Ben Fields used excessive force when removing a student from a classroom earlier this week. “We don’t know what happened. You weren’t sitting in the room, Sunny. You don’t know if she wasn’t standing up. You do need to …

Madeleine McCann’s parents have said they remain hopeful she will be found after the size of the detective team investigating her disappearance was scaled down. Four officers will continue working on the case, down from 29 at the height of the inquiry. The Metropolitan Police said today that the structure of Operation Grange, which is investigating the disappearance of Madeleine …

Richard Gere is speaking out about the photos of him looking homeless that recently went viral, refuting most of the original story posted by a fan page but encouraging his fans to help him make some real change. Richard Gere took over costar Jena Malone‘s Facebook page to draw attention away from the picture, but to use the hype it …

Oregon authorities are investigating an explosion inside a World War II-era tank that left two people dead. Paramedics at the Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association firing range tried in vain to revive the victims. It is unclear why the tank was at the range. “I know that there was an incident, but I can’t comment on anything because I don’t …

Ben Fields, the officer caught on tape snatching a black 16-year-old student from her desk and body-slamming her at Spring Valley High School in South Carolina, has been fired, Sheriff Leon Lott noted in a press conference Wednesday. Lott said that after reviewing the footage and speaking with officials, he determined that the senior deputy had “violated policy” in tossing …

Jason Mraz tied the knot with fiancée Christina Carano on Sunday. The singer, 38, made the touching announcement by posting a picture of the gorgeous wedding. He captioned the shot of his bride in her stunning high-necked dress surrounded by their outdoor, Virginia wedding, “Today I was made the luckiest man in the world.”

Halle Berry and husband of two years Olivier Martinez announced on Tuesday that they have split. ‘It is with a heavy heart that we have come to the decision to divorce,’ the joint statement read. ‘We move forward with love and respect for one another and the shared focus for what is best for our son. ‘We wish each other …

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale have reportedly reached a divorce settlement. According to a new report, the married couple of 13 years settled their divorce two months after filing. TMZ reports they will have joint custody of their three kids, nine-year-old Kingston, seven-year-old Zuma and one-year-old Apollo, though they will spend slightly more time with Gavin, 49, while The Voice …