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Fresno Gas Line Explosion Leaves Multiple People Injured

A part of Highway 99 was closed for several hours on Friday afternoon because of a gas pipeline explosion near Fresno, California. At least 11 people were injured in the explosion, three of whom are in critical condition and one in serious condition.

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Disney Develops Layered Fabric 3D Printer for Soft Interactive Objects

The newly developed machine can form soft and cuddly objects such as bunnies, phone cases and doll clothing that have complex geometries and circuitry, making them interactive.

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Nitrogen Gas Becomes Backup Execution Method In Oklahoma

Oklahoma will be the first state to use the still untested nitrogen gas chamber as its backup execution method following its signing into law by Gov. Mary Fallin on Friday.

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Deadly Avian Flu Strain Hits More U.S. Turkey Farms

Minnesota has listed more than 1 million birds affected with H5N2 avian flu virus while South Dakota confirmed reports of the outbreak in the state.

Kim Richards Advised to Quit "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" After Arrest

After she got arrested on Tuesday for public intoxication, Kim Richards, one of the stars in the reality show "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," must now determine if continuing to live her life in front of the cameras is healthy.

Singer Johnny Kemp’s Lifeless Body Found Floating in Montego Bay

Bahamian R&B singer Johnny Kemp, well known for his hit tracks "Just Got Paid" and "Dancin' with Myself" passed away in Jamaica. He was only 55 years old.

Anna Kendrick's Witty Tweets Land Her a Book Deal

Is there anything that the lovable Anna Kendrick cannot do? Following in the footsteps of other funny celebs like Mindy Kaling, Lena Dunham and Amy Poehler, Anna is about to write a memoir. The Into the Woods and Pitch Perfect 2 star's book is reportedly going to be a book of biographical, humorous essays, which is scheduled to be published next year by Simon & Schuster's Touchstone.

CL Fails to Get in Time 100's "Most Influential People" List for 2015

Despite battling it out with Russian president Vladimir Putin for the first place in Time 100 Reader's Poll, 2NE1's CL failed to make it in the final and official list released by the weekly news magazine.

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Orange is the New Black's Kate Mulgrew Speaks Up About Her Own Rape Experience in New Memoir

Back in January 1982, Kate Mulgrew, then 27, was on her way home after getting a few drinks with friends, when she encountered an attacker at the entrance of her Manhattan apartment building. Immediately, she felt something cold pressed against her neck, followed by a firm voice that ordered her to, "Get inside, now."

Michael Bublé Says Sorry for Posting a Photo of an Unsuspecting Woman’s Butt on Instagram

The Internet berated Michael Bublé for body shaming a woman after he posted a photo of her butt on Instagram and called him out for, well, being a creep.

Ella Koon on Being Pregnant: “This is the Best Gift that God Could Give Us!”

Since exchanging vows with her boyfriend Juan-Domingo Maurellet in February, Cantopop singer, Ella Koon, was constantly in the headlines due to the pregnancy rumors that surrounded her.

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Suicide Bombing Outside U.S. Consulate in Iraq Kills 3

Three people were killed in the Kurdish capital Erbil on Friday after a suicide car bomb exploded just outside the U.S. Consulate.

China's Land Reclamation Activities In Spratly Destroying Maritime Resources

More China Constructions In Disputed Spratlys

Latest satellite image released on Thursday showed progress in construction being done by China on the disputed Spratlys islands. The image indicate that the infrastructure being built could handle military jets.

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Ford Announces Mexico Expansion, Angers U.S. Labor Union

The Mexican workers' gain is the loss of employees in the United States, especially in the vehicle manufacturing sector. Major American carmakers are expanding capacities, but the new plants being built are in Mexico

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Rafael Nadal on Facing Novak Djokovic: I Am Not The Favorite!

With his Monte Carlo Masters semifinal showdown with world's no.1 Novak Djokovic looming, Rafael Nadal admitted that he's not going to be the favorite in the match against the Serbian star. Nevertheless, the 8-time Monte Carlo winner vowed to bring his A-game against a guy he considers the best in the world right now.

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