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NYPD boss' son returns to TV show after rape claim
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The New York City police commissioner's TV host son resumed his morning show duties at "Good Day New York" on Friday, telling viewers it had been a tough couple of weeks but he was ready to get back to work after being cleared of the prospect of criminal charges of raping a woman he met for a drink.
San Francisco to honor Tony Bennett
San Francisco is honoring legendary crooner Tony Bennett, whose famous song, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," was recorded 50 years ago.
Arab Spring shot wins World Press Photo award
Spanish photographer Samuel Aranda won the 2011 World Press Photo of the Year award Friday for an image of a veiled woman holding a wounded relative in her arms after a demonstration in Yemen.
LA co. challenges Kodak move to dump theater deal
The owner of Hollywood's Kodak Theatre is challenging bankrupt Eastman Kodak Co.'s effort to end its sponsorship agreement and have the company's name removed from the Academy Awards venue.
List of World Press Photo winners
A list of winners of the 2010 World Press Photo contest:
Designer Roberto Cavalli trades pleats for tweets
After 42 years in the fashion industry, designer Roberto Cavalli is finding new ways to build his brand - in bursts of 140 characters or less. The 71-year-old recently began tweeting and blogging daily in his own irreverent, stream-of-consciousness way.
China author Han Han sues over ghostwriting claims
Celebrity author Han Han has filed a defamation lawsuit in Shanghai against a writer who alleges some of Han's prolific works were penned by others.
Musician Cat Power cancels Israel show
American musician Cat Power has canceled her show in Israel, joining a list of artists shunning the country over its conflict with the Palestinians.
Britain's media ethics inquiry: the story so far
J.K Rowling described how press intrusion made her feel like a hostage, Hugh Grant traded insults with a newspaper editor and a former tabloid reporter insisted that only evildoers had any need of privacy.
Painter William Theophilus Brown dies at age 92
William Theophilus Brown, a painter who enjoyed success for more than half-a-century and was closely associated with the San Francisco Bay area's "figurative" movement, has died. He was 92.
Domingo to open LA season in Verdi's `Due Foscari'
Placido Domingo will take on another baritone role when the Los Angeles Opera presents its first performances of the Verdi rarity "I Due Foscari" to open its 2012-13 season.
Chris Brown to remain on supervised probation
Chris Brown has been getting attention for all the right reasons lately, but a judge said Thursday that he should continue to remain under the watchful eye of a probation officer as he works to complete the terms of his sentence for beating then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009.
AP: Pa. symphony seeks soloist via YouTube contest
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra officials insist it's not "American Idol" meets Mozart.
50 Cent visits famine victims in Somalia, Kenya
Rapper 50 Cent is teaming up with the World Food Program to see firsthand the effects of hunger in Somalia and Kenya.
Lawyers: Reality TV producer hopes to avoid trial
Lawyers for a U.S. reality television producer facing trial for allegedly murdering his wife at a Mexican resort said Thursday they hope to persuade a judge to drop the charges and free their client.
Cynthia Rowley collection inspired by craftsmen
Well, now we know how she does it: With lots of YouTube breaks and double-brewed coffee. In this so-much-information era, designer Cynthia Rowley spilled her work habits to the audience gathered Thursday night for the runway preview of her fall collection during New York Fashion Week.
Broadway's 'Stick Fly' closing by the end of Feb
"Stick Fly" won't be sticking around too much longer.
Hanna berates Ohio legislators on exotic pet laws
Celebrity zookeeper Jack Hanna criticized Ohio lawmakers Thursday for not yet passing a bill to regulate exotic animals, months after authorities shot dozens of lions, tigers, bears and other wild creatures let loose by their suicidal owner.
Ranchera music star Fernandez announces retirement
Ranchera music giant Vicente Fernandez says he will retire after tours of Latin America, Spain and the U.S., ending a four-decade career.
Blacks Keys, Skrillex, Miller lead Woodie nominees
The eclectic mix of The Black Keys, Skrillex and Mac Miller lead nominees for the 2012 mtvU Woodie Awards.
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