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The Wealthy Love the Urban Life Until it's Time to Have Children

Wealthy people often move to big cities with a desire to absorb a sense of urban culture and to comingle with a diverse collection of people. That is until they decide to procreate; then, it’s time to head for the hills.

Lunar Eclipse October 2013: Best Photos & Images from Last Night's Full Moon Penumbral Show

Another celestial show astounded sky watchers last night as a penumbral lunar eclipse was visible in the night sky.

Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon Priced at $26,000 Stolen From Kentucky Distillery, Likely an Inside Job

It looks like somebody has been drinking on the job. On Tuesday, a thief stole than $26,000 worth of the rare Pappy Van Winkle bourbon from the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, and police think it was an employee.

Sabre-toothed Whale is Second Sea Monster to Wash Ashore in Southern California This Week

An unlikely beachgoer arrived on the shore of Venice Beach Tuesday: a Sabre-toothed whale. An unlikely beachgoer arrived on the shore of Venice Beach Tuesday: a Sabre-toothed whale.

Hispanic Police in Connecticut Demand Resignation of Assistant Chief After Lecturer's Racial Slurs

The Bridgeport Police Hispanic Society are demanding the resignation of Assistant Police Chief James Nardozzi after he allowed a college professor to lead ethic lectures for the department, which were filled with slurs and racist statements.

Lunar Eclipse 2013 October Dates: Penumbral Eclipse Tonight, When to Watch in New York, Chicago [Live Stream Online]

Tonight, the southern portion of the moon will pass through Earth's outer shadow causing a partial lunar eclipse. You'll have to look very closely and be geographically lucky, however, if you want to see the show.

LA Times Analysis Shakes the Public with a List of Unstable, Earthquake-prone Buildings

When it comes to potentially disastrous earthquakes, The Los Angeles Times wants to make sure Californians are informed and aren't left in the dark or on shaky ground. According to an LA Times analysis, more than 1,000 old concrete buildings in Los Angeles and hundreds more throughout the county may be at risk of collapsing in a major earthquake.

Countries that Master Healthcare: Can They Serve as a Model for the U.S.?

The United States may be considered a super power, but lately with the government shutdown, confusion surrounding Obamacare and the initial HealthCare.gov fiasco, we seem to be in need of a systematic prescription ourselves.

Corporate Coffee Giants Like Nestlé Make Colombia Farmers Codependent

Colombian coffee farmers are vital cultivators of one of the world's most profitable products, yet they can't even taste the fruits of their labor - nor have the financial stability to support their families.

Rapper Pitbull Opens Charter School for Young Scholars Seeking Careers in Sports

Pitbull has changed up his M.O. He’s taken time away from club remixes and guest appearances on dance tracks in order to dedicate it to a more worthy cause, education. The Cubano rapper is opening a sports education charter school in his hometown, Miami, Florida. The Sports Leadership and Management school, or SLAM for short, is a school that prepares young scholars for a career in the sports field.

Gina Torres and Laurence Fishburne Honored by the Harlem School of Arts

Gina Torres and Laurence Fishburne, actors and couple, were honored by The Harlem School of the Arts last week in the Allen Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Krokodil Flesh-Eating Drug Effects: Zombie Drug Killing Users from the Inside Out

This will certainly sound like something from a Sci-Fi flick, but there is a "zombie" flesh-eating drug being abused, and it's probably coming to a town near you. Krokodil (pronounced crocodile) gives users an intense "zombie-like" high state, and the side effects are ulcerated skin and limbs.

Top 10 Cities in the U.S. and Top 25 in the World: Which West Coast and Latin-inspired Locations Made the Cut?

What makes a city a true gem? Is it the climate, culture, food, tourist attractions or the friendliness of its people? All of the above - and the best people to determine the crème de la crème of cities are real "travelers, not tourists."

Christian Louboutin Shoes: Designer Releases Nude Heels for Every Skin Tone

Color 'nude' is defined as "flesh-color" in dictionary. In fashion, 'nude' can be used to describe the color of anything from a shade of nail polish to Kate Middleton's iconic L.K. Bennett pumps. The nude high heels are a woman's must-haves, because they offer leg-lengthening trick, giving a much slimmer look. However, since the color is used as synonymous with Caucasian skin in fashion, people with skin of any other color are unable to follow this fashion trend. A couture shoe designer Christian Louboutin creates a brilliant solution to change that.

Oreos Addictive As Cocaine, Morphine? Cookies Are Better Than Drugs

Lab rats can't get enough Oreo cookies. According to a study performed by Connecticut College, the popular cookie is as addictive to lab rats as cocaine or morphine.

Rebecca Sedwick Bullies Arrested: Two Teenagers Charged in Connection With Suicide of Bullied 12-Year-Old

Rebecca Ann Sedwick was a 12-year-old girl who committed suicide last month after being viciously cyber-bullied by up to 15 girls for nearly a year through texts and online message boards. Arrests were made this past Tuesday, apprehending two girls who police believe are responsible for Sedwick’s death.

Erin Cox, Massachusetts Honor Student, Punished for Giving a Drunk Friend a Ride Home From a Party

Erin Cox, a senior at North Andover High School, was unjustly punished after giving a drunk friend a ride home from a party. Cox was demoted from her position as captain of the school’s volleyball team, and she was suspended from five games.

Walmart Food Stamps Shopping Spree: Retailer Will Have to Eat the Bill After EBT Card Glitch

Walmart, who hosted the EBT shopping spree this past weekend after a technical glitch caused Food Stamp recipients’ cards to temporarily become limit-free, are on the hook for all of the food that they attempted to bill to the government/Louisiana tax payers.

Giant Oarfish Found Off California Coast: 18-Feet in Length, 400-Pound Sea Monster? [PIC]

A marine science instructor got the surprise of her life Sunday when she met the giant eyes of an 18-foot-long oarfish while snorkeling off Catalina Island.

Dangerous Curves Ahead: Diabetes Dispropotionately Affecting Latinos

Latino women and men are finding that diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are disproportionately affecting them. Health care professionals suggest that healthier diets and regular exercise will decrease cases of diabetes and risk of heart failure, but Latinos aren't heeding advice or understanding that those sensuous curves can kill.