Friday, February 13, 2015

Unemployed Mom Says She's Powerball Jackpot Winner

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A North Carolina woman has come forward with what she says is one of the three winning tickets in the $564 million Powerball jackpot. Marie Holmes, 26, of the town of Shallotte, told NBC affiliate WECT on Thursday that she was on her way to confer with lawyers and a financial adviser before turning in the ticket to state lottery officials.

Kate Brown Becomes Oregon Gov as John Kitzhaber Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations

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The US is getting another female governor in Kate Brown after Oregon Gov. John #Kitzhaber officially resigned his office today. His resignation follows a few days of uncertainty in the government of the state amid allegations of criminal wrongdoing on the part of the governor and his fiancee. The Secretary of State Kate Brown will replace Kitzhaber, almost exactly one month after he was sworn in for an unprecedented fourth term.

John Kitzhaber is under criminal investigation by Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum's office, and also facing a review from the Oregon Government Ethics Commission, for the role his fiancee, Cylvia Hayes - pictured above with him - held in his office. It is reported that she used that role to obtain private consulting work and the governor may have participated in the corruption.

Is This Don Jazzy's Girlfriend? Says, 'I Swear Dey Can Not Stop Our Love'

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Don Jazzy shared a couple of photos on his Instagram that has got his fans and followers thinking maybe she's THE ONE. The single label chief of the Mavins shared the photos with the caption.

If dem like make dem fire katapot of envy Throw us bomb of jealousy Stand dey eye our progress Dem no fit put asunder I swear dey can not stop our love. When we dodge their #Katapot na #Godwin ooo

Many are congratulating him on how pretty she is and asking for the wedding date. With the title of his latest track in the caption, I think it's just publicity for the song. See another picture below...

Woman Admits Suffocating Her Newborns, Then Storing Them In the Garage

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A woman in Utah has pleaded guilty to killing six of her newborns and storing their bodies in the garage, bringing her case closer to resolution. Megan Huntsman, 49, faces up to life time in prison when she is sentenced April 20. Her voice broke as she said guilty six times to answer for each count.

The infants remains were found by huntsman's estranged husband, Darren West in April 2014 as he gathered belongings from the home they had shared in Pleasant Grove. He called the police after finding the first tiny body in a cardboard box. Authorities found the rest, seven in all, one of which they said was stillborn.

Bigamist Jailed After First Wife Finds Photos of Second Wedding on Facebook

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A bigamist has been jailed for 18 weeks after it turns out he married his second wife on the same beach in Mexico where he honeymooned after his first wedding. The first wife only found out about his second wedding when she went on Facebook.

Adrian Linham, 43, secretly dated Hayley Totterdell for three years while his loyal wife of seven years Liz, 37, thought their marriage was running smoothly. He spent a lot of time away from the couple's marital home near Bristol saying he was working in Bangor, north Wales for his job as a scuba diving instructor.

Nick Gordon Breaks Silence on Bobbi Kristina - Calls Her His Companion

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Nick Gordon who was thought to be Bobbi Kristina Brown's husband has broke his silence today through his lawyers. He denies he will be seeking legal action to visit Bobbi Brown at her bedside. He also kind of confirmed what her father said that the two are not married by not referring to Bobbi as his wife. His attorneys, Randy Kessler and Joe Habachy told Us Weekly.

"In response to reports that Nick Gordon is taking legal action, he would like it to be clear, he is not. Mr. Gordon's only concern is the recovery of Bobbi Kristina. [Gordon] remains in constant prayer for his companion, and he hopes to be reunited with her soon. Despite the incredible public interest, we ask and hope that this request can be resolved privately by Mr. Gordon and the family."


Happy Valentine's Day - Jimmy Fallon Reads #WhyImSingle Tweets

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Many people are looking forward to a happy Valentine's Day tomorrow, but not so the #WhyImSingle tweeters. With Valentine's Day around the corner, Singletons on Twitter are listing reasons why they are single as way to make fun of the lover's day. Now Jimmy Fallon has selected his favorites from the hashtag and reads the funniest #WhyImSingle tweets on his show. Are you single? Leave your reason in the comments below!

Amanda Knox Engaged to Middle School Friend - With Murder Conviction Pending

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Amanda Knox is a Seattle native who gained notoriety when her roommate during a study abroad program in Italy was murdered. Amanda and her then boyfriend were suspects and later convicted for the murder. She was released after 4 years in prison on appeal, and has been back in the US for the past few years.

Now, recent reports says she is engaged and may be getting married soon to someone she has known since middle school. According to The Seattle Times Editor Jonathan Martin, Amanda Knox is engaged to Colin Sutherland and they will be tying the knot in the near future. Martin says the engagement was disclosed to him by a source close to the family, and Amanda Knox confirmed it in an email, though she declined to say anything else.

NYT Writer David Carr Dies at 58 - Tributes and Quotes

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New York Times columnist and writer David Carr has died yesterday at the age of 58. Some of his fans and colleagues have been sharing their favorite quotes from his writing and memoir, and also from the many speeches he gave to upcoming journalists in his Media Equation column for the New York paper.

In his memoir titled, The Night of the Gun, David Carr confessed to having struggled with drug abuse, and revealed how he was able to overcome his addiction and grow into a loving family man. He is survived by wife Jill Rooney Carr and three children. Many have said they will miss him and his honest, witty humor. May his soul rest in peace.

Beckyonce - 'Single Loser : Put A Beck On It' Mash-up Surfaces - Listen

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A mashup of Beyonce's "Single Ladies" and Beck's "Loser" has just surfaced online, and people are loving it! I'd never heard of Beck before the Grammys incident with Kanye last week, and I'm guessing I'm not alone. So maybe he needs to thank Kanye? Now, not only do I know who he is, with this mashup, I'm hearing his music in a new way that makes me wanna listen to more.

So about the mash-up, it is supposed to put a stop to the question that has been raging since Sunday. Who's better: Beyonce or Beck? A New Jersey producer, who calls himself "Beckyonce Knowles-Hansen", tells ABC he wants everyone to make peace with this mashup of both artists' arguably most famous songs. Find out who he prefers, what he thinks of Kanye, and listen to the music below..