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• 4-time NASCAR champ Jeff Gordon ending career after '15

  22-01-2015 23:45
  
  'It's all I ever wanted' - 4-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon making 2015 his final season
  
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• Aaron Hernandez associate pleads guilty to federal charges

  22-01-2015 22:52
  
  Aaron Hernandez associate pleads guilty to federal perjury, gun conspiracy charges
  
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• DreamWorks cutting jobs, movie plans

  22-01-2015 22:45
  
  DreamWorks reduces number of movies produced each year and cuts 500 jobs
  
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• Alec Baldwin memoir to be published in fall 2016

  22-01-2015 22:14
  
  'Unflinchingly honest' Alec Baldwin memoir 'Nevertheless' to be published in fall 2016
  
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• Beautician to stars cleared of murder plot against rival

  22-01-2015 22:03
  
  Beautician who worked with celebrities acquitted of plotting murder of rival in West Hollywood
  
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• Frank Mazzola, who staged famed James Dean fight scene, dies

  22-01-2015 21:48
  
  Frank Mazzola, who staged James Dean's famous fight scene in 'Rebel Without a Cause,' has died
  
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• John Strong joins Fox as MLS and Women's World Cup announcer

  22-01-2015 21:38
  John Strong joins Fox in exclusive deal as Major League Soccer and Women's World Cup announcer
  
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• Kate Moss holds court at Louis Vuitton, Rick Owens bares all

  22-01-2015 21:32
  
  Kate Moss holds court at celebrity-filled Louis Vuitton menswear show as Rick Owens bares all
  
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• Paula Abdul, Jason Derulo to judge Fox's dance contest

  22-01-2015 21:28
  
  Abdul, Derulo join 'So You Think You Can Dance'; stage versus street dancers in season 12
  
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• AP: Jeff Gordon decided last year to leave NASCAR after '15

  22-01-2015 20:41
  
  AP Exclusive: NASCAR star Jeff Gordon decided last year that '15 would be his final season
  
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• Frank Mazzola dies; staged James Dean's famous fight scene

  22-01-2015 20:25
  
  Frank Mazzola, who staged James Dean's knife-fight scene in 'Rebel Without a Cause,' has died
  
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• Review: 'Boy Next Door' way too predictable

  22-01-2015 20:00
  
  Film review: 'Boy Next Door' not juicy enough and way too predictable
  
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• LA beautician cleared of alleged murder plot against rival

  22-01-2015 19:59
  
  LA beautician who treated stars is acquitted of plotting murder of rival business owner
  
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• As Pats coach talks deflation, #Flexball ad appears

  22-01-2015 19:51
  
  As Pats coach talks underinflated footballs, stadium sponsor's #Flexball ad appears
  
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• CNN's Cooper says he was mistaken on Muslim zones

  22-01-2015 19:19
  
  CNN's Cooper says he should have challenged claims of 'no go' zones
  
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• Kiss-and-tell and so much more in store on WEtv's 'Sex Box'

  22-01-2015 19:17
  
  Kiss-and-tell and so much more in store with WEtv's reality show 'Sex Box,' premiering Feb. 27
  
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• Motorsports community reacts to Jeff Gordon's retirement

  22-01-2015 18:49
  
  Motorsports community reacts to Jeff Gordon's announcement that 2015 will be final season
  
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• 'SNL' photographer gives the most to each host every week

  22-01-2015 18:42
  
  'Saturday Night Live' photographer gives the most to each host each week, and has for 15 years
  
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• Review: Depp indulges inner clown in charmless 'Mortdecai'

  22-01-2015 18:34
  
  Film review: Depp indulges inner clown but fails to save a charmless 'Mortdecai'
  
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• Dancing genitals clip not progressive enough for some Swedes

  22-01-2015 18:04
  
  Dancing genitals video for children's show not progressive enough for some Swedes
  
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• Jennifer Lopez: 'The artist in me wants more freedom'

  22-01-2015 17:52
  
  Jennifer Lopez: 'The artist in me wants more freedom' in movies and acting
  
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• Grants Doled Out to Replace Roll-Down Gates

  22-01-2015 17:35
  As the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership continues efforts to position the neighborhood as a true 24/7 destination, we are happy to report on the ongoing initiative to replace roll-down gates at retailers in our major shopping corridors.
  
  Thanks to a grant from the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, we were able to award more than $100,000 last year to small businesses to remove or replace 22 solid roll-down gates throughout the district.
  
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• MTA approves fare, toll hike

  22-01-2015 17:34
  
  The base fare of a single subway or bus ride in New York City will go up a quarter, from $2.50 to $2.75.  The Board of the The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved the anticipated increase on Thursday.  The Board also approved a proposed toll hike. The increases are expected to take effect in March.
  
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• Oscar fever has fans scrambling to watch, watch, watch

  22-01-2015 17:32
  
  It's Oscar fever time as film lovers turn fanatical and watch, watch, watch the nominees
  
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• Aniston talks Oscar snub, Razzie nom and acting cred

  22-01-2015 17:18
  
  Aniston talks about Oscar snub, Razzie nom and adding a layer of acting cred with 'Cake'
  
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• Kings Theatre is About to Become Your New Favorite Venue

  22-01-2015 17:15
  
  Yes, there’s been a sad trend lately in which beloved live venues shut down because of lease problems and rent... Read More… Read More
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• Robert Redford kicks off Sundance Film Fest

  22-01-2015 17:06
  
  Sundance founder Robert Redford kicks off annual film festival
  
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• Jazz greats Hancock, Corea announce 1st tour in 37 years

  22-01-2015 17:04
  
  Jazz greats Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea to make 1st duo piano concert tour since 1978
  
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• Author John Bayley, husband of Iris Murdoch, dies at 89

  22-01-2015 17:04
  
  Author, professor John Bayley dies at 89; wrote memoir of life with wife Iris Murdoch
  
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• Ariana Grande to headline NBA All-Star halftime show

  22-01-2015 16:53
  
  Ariana Grande to headline NBA All-Star halftime show Feb. 15 in New York City
  
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• Bob Dylan says he would be a teacher if not a musician

  22-01-2015 16:49
  
  Bob Dylan tells AARP magazine: 'If I had to do it all over again, I'd be a schoolteacher'
  
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• $100,000 Doled Out to Replace Roll-Down Gates

  22-01-2015 15:29
  As the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership continues efforts to position the neighborhood as a true 24/7 destination, we are happy to report on the ongoing initiative to replace roll-down gates at retailers in our major shopping corridors.
  
  Thanks to a grant from the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, we were able to award more than $100,000 last year to small businesses to remove or replace 22 solid roll-down gates throughout the district.
  
  The largest of these projects can be
  
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• Work Smarter with Free Classes from GA Front Row, an Exclusive Deal for BB Readers

  22-01-2015 15:09
  
  It’s been three weeks since you made your resolutions, and you’re probably still doing some very good things for yourself... Read More… Read More
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• Work Smarter with Free Classes from GA Front Row

  22-01-2015 15:09
  
  It’s been three weeks since you made your resolutions, and you’re probably still doing some very good things for yourself... Read More… Read More
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• Bill and Melinda Gates making Super Bowl plans

  22-01-2015 06:03
  
  Bill and Melinda Gates making plans to go to the Super Bowl in Phoenix
  
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• Williamsburg bar throws sad dance party

  22-01-2015 06:00
  
  They will bring the music, you bring the tears. Read more.
  
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• Harry Potter fans to skate into Prospect Park

  22-01-2015 06:00
  
  You’re a blizzard, Harry! Read more.
  
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• Trendsetting habits of Spotify users in NYC

  22-01-2015 04:39
  
  There are several ways to jam these days. One of which is the digital music service Spotify, which gave us some insight into the listening habits of New Yorkers. The service plays nearly any artist, song or album from your mobile, tablet or computer. In today's digital age, 60 million users across the globe get their music on Spotify. According to Spotify trends expert Sharon Cook, New Yorkers have great taste.
  
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• Sharks hold special Metallica night for game against Kings

  22-01-2015 04:19
  
  Seek and Destroy: Sharks welcome heavy metal band Metallica for special night
  
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• Healing the rift between the NYPD and communities of color

  22-01-2015 03:34
  
  Minister Kirsten Foy has been one of the top community organizers in Brooklyn. We visited the spot where two police officers were shot and killed. Minister Foye said that people in the community were traumatized by the assassination of Detectives Liu and Ramos. He said it was a wake-up call to many who understood the dangers of the job in only an abstract way. The corner where there was once a huge memorial has been cleared of the thousands of flowers, candles and cards. 
  
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• Family of comedian killed in Wal-Mart crash settles claim

  22-01-2015 03:25
  
  Family of James McNair, comedian killed in Tracy Morgan crash, settles claim with Wal-Mart
  
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• Andrae Crouch remembered for dedication to gospel music

  22-01-2015 00:44
  
  Andrae Crouch remembered at Los Angeles funeral for dedication to gospel music
  
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• State of the Union television ratings drop to 15-year low

  22-01-2015 00:34
  
  Television ratings for Obama's State of the Union address drop to 15-year low
  
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• Review: A deglamorized Aniston in the drab 'Cake'

  22-01-2015 00:03
  
  Film Review: A deglamorized Jennifer Aniston in the drab indie 'Cake'
  
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