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$13 million awarded in lawsuit against Vatterott College

Jennifer Kerr was looking for a way to improve her family’s future in 2009 when she decided an education at Vatterott College would be her key. But the Lee’s Summit single mother said the college deceived her. A Jackson County jury found in favor of Kerr and found that Vatterott Educational Centers Inc. had violated the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.

American Medical Association calls for limits on ads for energy drinks

A group representing 225,000 U.S. doctors called for a ban on marketing energy drinks such as Red Bull and Monster to youths. On Tuesday the American Medical Association, in a vote at its annual policy meeting in Chicago, endorsed a policy that called for limiting how the caffeinated beverages are sold to those younger than 18.

Firsthand experience inspires chefs to cook up solutions to food allergies

Food professionals with food allergies face a unique hurdle when confronted with an illness, allergy, intolerance or other disorder because they can’t escape the very thing that triggers symptoms. Instead of quitting, many use their talents to create foods that are safer for both themselves and their customers.

American Medical Association calls for limits on ads for energy drinks

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Johnny Depp trampled by horse on ‘Lone Ranger’ set (with video)

“The Lone Ranger” director says this movie was the hardest he’s ever made. And Johnny Depp has a close call to prove it.

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Diving great Greg Louganis to marry in fall

Former Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis plans to get married this fall.

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Katy Perry dishes on Russell Brand, John Mayer in Vogue

Katy Perry "goes there" with Vogue about two of her high-profile relationships in the magazine's July cover story.

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Police: Bieber hits pedestrian in Hollywood

Los Angeles police say Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood, but there was no crime and the injuries aren't life-threatening.

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Saatchi admits assault on wife Nigella Lawson

Prominent British art collector Charles Saatchi has admitted assault and accepted a police caution after published photos showed him grasping the throat of his wife, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson.

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'Curb' actor Jeff Garlin won't face charges in LA

Prosecutors won't be filing charges of vandalism against "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actor Jeff Garlin after he was accused of smashing a car window in a dispute over a parking space.

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Lil Wayne misstep: Walking on the American flag (with video)

Oops. This video clip isn’t going to win rapper Lil Wayne many fans.

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George Lucas confuses NAACP with NCAA in accepting daytime Emmy

Since when did the NCAA give awards for movie-making? Apparently George Lucas thinks it does.

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Chad Johnson out of jail today after butt-slap incident

The Florida judge who sentenced former NFL player Chad Johnson to jail for 30 days for slapping his lawyer on the rear in court last week has agreed to let him go today.

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Police look into photos of husband with hands around Nigella Lawson's throat

British police said Monday they are investigating newspaper photos that show Nigella Lawson's husband, Charles Saatchi, with his hands around the celebrity chef's throat. The pictures drew widespread condemnation after they were published by the Sunday People tabloid. The paper said the images were taken during an argument at a London restaurant on June 9.

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