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Ben Affleck set to receive honorary doctorate from Brown University

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AFFLECKIronically — for nothing more than making a film,  it appears Ben Affleck is set to receive an honorary doctorate degree from Brown University according to US Magazine.  Affleck, in response to his plethora of awards for his film Argo — will receive the degree in Fine Arts.. something he’s never attended University for a day in his life.

Affleck won’t apparently speak at the event himself, but several other recipients including educational big-wigs will be there also.

 

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[Breaking] Three more arrests in connection to Boston terror attacks made

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TSARNAEVBoston, Massachusetts: The Boston Police department has confirmed that three additional arrests  have been made, but have not yet confirmed whether or not they are connected to the Tsarnaev brothers. According to The Mail Online, authorities made the arrests early this morning but refused to proclaim whom or what the suspects were about.

According to Boston news stations — one of the three arrested is an American citizen charged with making false statements to police.

 

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Will Jason Collins get the Hollywood treatment?

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Jason Collins, a U.S NBA player made history this week after he came out as homosexual on the cover of the latest issue of Sports Illustrated. Collins, 34,  is now the only male athlete in American sports history to be openly gay  as an active and current player in the league.

Analysts told the Los Angeles Times, that Collin’s life could very well get the Hollywood treatment now that he’s made history; something his management agency says they have no knowledge of yet so far. According to Collin’s management agency, there are ‘no major deals in place as of this time’.

 

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U.S considering sending arms to Syria: Report

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As news of Syria’s alleged use of chemical weapons continues to spread — The U.S White House is reportedly planning to send arms to Syrian rebels; however officials say no decision is imminent just yet, despite heavy threats from the Obama administration to the Syrian government.

The move previously despised by the Obama administration would mark an almost expected reversal on the President’s part, especially after Bashar Al-Assad upped the ante using chemical weaponry. The Los Angeles Times notes  that the administration is also apparently planning to provide non-lethal equipment such as night vision goggles, armor, and other beneficial equipment to rebels in coming days.

“We continue to consider all other possible options that would accomplish our objective of hastening a political transition,” said Caitlin Hayden, spokeswoman for the National Security Council.

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Murder of U.S girl sparks outrage

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Valley Springs, Calif: A small California town of about 2,500 people can’t seem to grasp this weeks events. Police discovered the body of Leila Fowler, 8, a little girl who was viciously stabbed to death in her home after an intruder reportedly broke into the home —  before being  spotted by Fowler’s eldest brother, 12.

According to  local residents, many parents have decided to keep their children home and out of school while police hunt the killer of Fowler.  As of this evening, very few leads have been discovered.

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In-laws of dead bombing suspect: ‘Our hearts are sickened’

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There’s nothing worse in your family — than not knowing who your really romantically involved with. Just ask, the in-laws of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, the deceased Boston bomber.  In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE magazine, the petrified in-laws said:

“We cannot begin to comprehend how this horrible tragedy occurred,” the family of Tsarnaev’s wife Katherine Russell, 24, said in a statement released to PEOPLE Friday. 

“Our daughter has lost her husband today, the father of her child. In the aftermath of the Patriot’s Day horror, we know that we never really knew Tamerlane [sic] Tsarnaev,” they said of their son-in-law, 26. 

“Our hearts are sickened by the knowledge of the horror he has inflicted. Please respect our family’s privacy in this difficult time.”

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Catch-up: All you need to know about Dzhokar Tsarnaev

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dzhokarThis week — surely was quite the week across the pond in America.   Dzhokar Tsarnaev, a 19-year-old Chechen was unmasked as the man behind the twin explosions in Boston on Monday; some of which have shocked  leaders around the world. Tsarnaev, reportedly tied to a number of Islamic-Jihadist terror groups, planned the attacks with his eldest brother who died the 2nd day of the manhunt.

Dzhokar’s brother Teleman was apparently the ringleader in the attacks — which had been reportedly planned for sometime according to police. Police were engaged in an 8 hour standoff in Watertown last night, after the U.S city was shut down.

Dzhokar was captured in Watertown, Massachusetts last night after being surrounded by police after they discovered he was hiding in a boat in a backyard of a tipster who tipped off the FBI.  Dzhokar was taken to Mass hospital for treatment, as he was seriously injured in the final standoff leading up to his capture.

Here’s what we know about Tsarnaev:

Name: Dzhokar A. Tsarnaev

Age: 19

Terror group association: Islamic Jihadists.

Nationality: Chechen-Russian

Dzhokar visited Russia for a period of 6 months last year whereas that is the time he received apparent training to build explosives, bombs, and other instruments he used  to cause deadly trouble.

At  this point — Tsarnaev has not yet been questioned as he continues to be hospitalized.

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New revelations in #AdamLanza case: Apparently beaten by Sandy Hook classmates

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lanzaSome outlets have dubbed it an ‘exclusive’ others have dubbed it a possible motive in the mass killing that occurred last year at Sandy Hook Elementary School. According to The New York Times — mass shooter Adam Lanza, who attended the school as a child was apparently beaten and heavily bullied by his former classmates at the school.

Sources spoke to the  Times claiming that Nancy Lanza at one point had considered a lawsuit because she felt the school was ignoring the abuse.

 

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Family Guy yanks Boston Marathon episode

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BOSTON1In wake of the Boston marathon — Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane has another problem on his hands; a cruel meant to be funny mashup on the internet that has mouths talking. The video, which we will not show, shows Peter Griffin driving drunk over marathon runners, talking to an extremist on a cell phone, and hears explosives on the other end. While it isn’t clear who made the video, we can say one thing — it was meant to appear as if Peter used the phone to detonate the bombs.

“The edited Family Guy clip currently circulating is abhorrent,” tweeted show creator Seth MacFarlane. “The event was a crime and a tragedy, and my thoughts are with the victims.” It’s not clear who is behind the mashup, which the Los Angeles Times reports

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Arias money-making schemes could come back to bite her in the ass

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ARIAS1PHOENIX —  Jodi Arias has been in jail for some 5 years now — but that didn’t stop the accused murderess from selling her paintings legally online some fetching in the ballpark of $1,000-$3,200. Although, despite it being done legally Arias could face one issue with her growing business.

“If, before the end of this trial it comes to light that she’s got millions of dollars somewhere or this artwork raises millions of dollars, they can definitely come after her for those fees,” said attorney Brent Kleinman, who has been following the case.

In the beginning of her trial, Arias was assigned to a public defender because it was declared that she wasn’t able to afford her own council. However, it is now coming to light — that upon further investigation Arias could be forced to pay up some of the $1.3million in already staggering legal fees in the weeks since her trial began here in Phoenix.

 

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