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Duke Energy Caught Dumping Toxic Waste Into Local Watershed

Duke Energy Caught Dumping Toxic Waste Into Local Watershed

Photographic evidence has revealed that a Kentucky utility company has been dumping toxic coal ash wastewater into the Ohio River. Time-lapse photos and satellite images prove that Louisville Gas & Electric Co. has been violating its Clean Water Act permit almost daily for at least the last five years. The lawsuit calls for LG&E to pay $68 million in fines.

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Another ‘Glitch’ discovered in Obamacare website

Another 'Glitch'

The federal website central to Obamacare has been operating with a calculating error that could have negatively affected enrollment numbers, and no one seemed to know about it for nearly six months. The error primarily affects households that are just barely above the poverty line in states that have not yet expanded Medicare, the Inquirer reported. It said the website …

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The Black Keys To Release First New Song ‘Fever’ in 3 Years

The Black Keys

On Monday, March 24, The Black Keys will be releasing a new single, titled “Fever,” according to Revolt. The new song is set to be on the bands next record, though no information on that has been provided yet. While the band hasn’t released a new song in a while–three years, to be exact–the guys have kept busy producing other …

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She’s STILL Jenny from the Block! J.Lo’s relives her youth

J.Lo's relives her youth

It’s been 12 years since the release of her hit song “Jenny from the Block” but Jennifer Lopez proves she’s still a Bronx girl at heart. The 44-year-old mom of two appears to be reliving her youth, dressing down in a red tracksuit with the word “Love” written down the side complete with Ugg boots and sunnies for dinner with …

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Miley Cyrus : Singer nickname was Smiley

Miley Cyrus : Singer nickname was Smiley

Miley was born Destiny Hope Cyrus but was given the nickname “Smiley” by her father when she was little. Over time the singer’s moniker was shortened and she officially changed her name to Miley Ray Cyrus in 2008

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The Voice Italy : Nun becomes pop star sensation

Sister Act: Italian nun wows in singing contest »

A Nun has wowed with a performance of Alicia Keys’ ‘No One’ on the Italian version of The Voice this week. Sister Cristina Scuccia hails from Sicily and was dressed in full religious regalia for her performance during the blind auditions. She got all four coaches to turn around and they were blown away by the impressive performance.

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Missing Malaysian jet can be found

Missing Malaysian jet can be found

The first plane sent today to fly over a remote section of the southern Indian Ocean returned empty handed from its hunt for objects possibly connected to the missing Malaysia Airlines plane, Australian officials said. Four other planes are also searching there today, scouring rough seas for objects detected on satellite images.

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Chimp maul victim wants lawmakers’ help to sue state

Chimp attack victim again tries to sue state

The woman mauled by a chimpanzee in Stamford, Conn., in February 2009 is making a last-ditch appeal to Connecticut lawmakers in her bid to sue the state for $150 million. Charla Nash is attending a hearing on Friday to describe to lawmakers the ordeal she has endured for the past five years.

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Charlie Sheen Cuts Off Denise Richards’ Child Support

Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen’s ongoing feud with ex-wife Denise Richards took a bitter turn when the Anger Management actor asked her to “get out” of his luxury mansion. Sheen has asked Richards to move out of the multi-million dollar manor along with daughters, Sam and Lola, RadarOnline reported.

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Woman Charged $787.33 For 2-Mile Cab Ride

1-mile cab ride costs passenger $787

A college student from Winnetka, Ill. learned the hard way about not paying attention after she was charged nearly $800 for a 10-minute cab ride without first checking her receipt. The incident occurred in December when 20-year-old Becky Siegel was running late to meet friends at a restaurant in downtown Chicago. After taking a train to the Ogilvie Transportation Center, …

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