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  IRS sues Hal Steinbrenner for 'erroneous' tax refund The IRS is suing Hal Steinbrenner, co-owner of the New York Yankees, over what the agency says is an erroneous refund. The IRS says the refund request was filed more than six months after the deadline. IRS sues Steinbrenner - The IRS is suing Hal Steinbrenner, co-owner of the New York Yankees, over what the agency says is an erroneous refund. The IRS says the refund request was filed more than six months after the deadline.

The Most Controversial Health Stories of 2011 The Most Controversial Health Stories of 2011, Concerns over PSA screenings, mammograms, multivitamins, birth control & much more made it a year of conflict in health care

Top Scandals of 2011 Top 2011 scandals - Top Scandals of 2011, Scandals could be found everywhere this year, including college football, the British media and on the presidential campaign trail. Read through to see the controversies that made headlines in 2011.

Catholic schools fire single, pregnant teacher Catholic schools fire single, pregnant teacher - Catholic schools fire single, pregnant teacher, A single teacher who was fired from Catholic schools in Cincinnati, Ohio, after she got pregnant is suing her former employers.

28 story escalator Colombia 28 story escalator Colombia, 28-story escalator opens, A 28-story outdoor escalator has opened in this large South American city. The $6.7 million project is expected to cut the time it takes local residents to hoof it up a huge hill from 35 minutes to six minutes. Taking the stairs was never this easy. Residents of Medellin, Colombia took their inaugural climb this week on what may be the world’s tallest outdoor escalator, a 28-story electric stairway up a steep hillside serving 12,000 residents. Previously, residents of the Comuna 13 neighborhood had to climb hundreds of steps, but now one of the poorest areas in Colombia’s second-largest city will serve as an example to neighboring countries on how to perch the escalator machinery on the sides of rocky walls. However, this mega electric stairway hasn’t been built in a futuristic casino or a glitzy mall. Instead, this $6.7 million behemoth was constructed in the Comuna 13 neighborhood of Medelli...

Ex-stripper sues police chief Ex-stripper sues police chief, A former stripper has filed a civil suit against a police chief accused of stealing money from her purse  after a car chase. Col. John Whiting has pleaded not guilty to charges he stole the money from Justina Cardosa, 21. Whiting has been suspended without pay.

Titanic anniversary cruise 2012 Titanic anniversary cruise 2012, Cruise to retrace Titanic's route, A company is offering cruises that will retrace the exact route the Titanic took 100 years ago when it sank . April 15, 2012, marks the 100th anniversary of the ship's demise

Hidden gun goes off at Starbucks Hidden gun goes off at Starbucks, A shot fired by a concealed weapon that went off at a Starbucks narrowly missed several customers, and no one was hurt, police say.  A father reportedly gave the gun  to his teenage daughter for protection.

Hidden gun goes off at Starbucks Hidden gun goes off at Starbucks, A shot fired by a concealed weapon that went off at a Starbucks narrowly missed several customers, and no one was hurt, police say.  A father reportedly gave the gun  to his teenage daughter for protection.

Breast-feeding flash mobs Breast-feeding flash mobs , Nursing moms turned out en masse to breast-feed at Target stores in at least 35 states on Wednesday.  The reason for the flash mobs? A mom says she was hassled when she breast-fed her infant son in a Target store. Target reportedly has apologized

Breast-feeding flash mobs Breast-feeding flash mobs , Nursing moms turned out en masse to breast-feed at Target stores in at least 35 states on Wednesday.  The reason for the flash mobs? A mom says she was hassled when she breast-fed her infant son in a Target store. Target reportedly has apologized

Lohan gets a new job Lohan gets a new job Playboy centerfold Lindsay Lohan has a new job as the face of Jag Jeans. Lohan, who reportedly has more than $1 million in legal fees, is complying with the terms of her probation  in a drunken driving case.

Lohan gets a new job Lohan gets a new job Playboy centerfold Lindsay Lohan has a new job as the face of Jag Jeans. Lohan, who reportedly has more than $1 million in legal fees, is complying with the terms of her probation  in a drunken driving case.

Janet Jackson named 'Grinch' Janet Jackson named 'Grinch'?, Pop diva Janet Jackson has been named Grinch of the Year by PETA . Jackson was awarded the title because of her collaboration with a fur label  but she wasn’t the only celebrity on the list.

Janet Jackson named 'Grinch' Janet Jackson named 'Grinch'?, Pop diva Janet Jackson has been named Grinch of the Year by PETA . Jackson was awarded the title because of her collaboration with a fur label  but she wasn’t the only celebrity on the list.

Woman fence pet elephant Woman jumps fence, pets elephant, A woman at this famous zoo reportedly jumped over a fence to pet an elephant.Onlookers screamed, and zoo officials slowly talked her out of the enclosure.

Woman fence pet elephant Woman jumps fence, pets elephant, A woman at this famous zoo reportedly jumped over a fence to pet an elephant.Onlookers screamed, and zoo officials slowly talked her out of the enclosure.

Woman fence pet elephant Woman jumps fence, pets elephant, A woman at this famous zoo reportedly jumped over a fence to pet an elephant.Onlookers screamed, and zoo officials slowly talked her out of the enclosure.

Weirdest News Stories of 2011 Weirdest News Stories of 2011- Weirdest News This year’s headline oddities stopped us in our tracks with reports of medical marvels, misfired cannonballs and animals with star quality. See which news stories had our jaws dropping in 2011.

Query: 'American Idol' judge engaged Query: 'American Idol' judge engaged - 'American Idol' judge engaged? "American Idol" judge Steven Tyler, 63, reportedly is getting married for the third time.

The Year in Reality TV Listen, we know we’re not growing any brain cells watching as much reality TV as we do. But we stick with it, because tuning in to our guiltiest pleasures each week always reaps a bounty of rewards: meltdowns, fist fights, questionable hygiene, scandal, butchering of the English language and other random water-cooler moments. Plus, reality TV also makes us appreciate the quality dramas we watch that much more, too Anyway, on the mayhem. Here are our picks for the Top 10 Memorable Reality TV Moments of 2011:

Top Fitness Trends for 2012 Want to be on the forefront of fitness for 2012? Here’s what’s on the horizon according to top trainers, the American Council on Exercise, and the American College of Sports Medicine

'Back to the Future' car auctioned 'Back to the Future' car auctioned, One of the original cars that starred in "Back to the Future" has gone up for auction. Some of the proceeds from the auction are to go to a foundation. ow is your chance in case the Back to the Future Car Auction on eBay was not in your budget you can own a smaller version of that time machine. Ok, first, the doors of the Back to the Future Lights and Sound DeLorean open. And you can fit most GI Joe and Star Wars figures inside. Then there’s a button to activate one of the 10 sound and lights combos – from the engine starting up, to the time circuits engaging, to a "return from time travel to a screeching halt"! Plus, there’s a lever on the bottom. Slide that, and the wheels  rotate into flying position. We could go on and on and one about the Back to the Future Lights and Sound DeLorean, but truth be told, we’d rather play with it instead. Zartan and 4-LOM are going to visit...

Drake on fan's forehead tat Drake on fan's forehead tat "I want to meet her and understand what happened Hip-hop star Drake talks about an avid fan Comments Permalink Drake responds to fan's forehead tattoo Earlier this month, a woman who must be a really, really big Drake fan got herself inked in honor of the superstar. But according to MTV’s RapFix, the rapper/singer isn’t too pleased with the tribute. Perhaps it's the location that he's most displeased with: The superfan got "Drake" tattooed on her forehead. "I want to meet her and understand what happened," Drake said of the woman in an interview with Los Angeles’ Power 106’s Mando Fresko. He also lashed out at the person responsible for the body art: “The guy who tatted is a f****** a**hole though, I will tell you that.... F*** you to that tat artist by the way. And you should lose your job and should never do tattoos again...And if I ever see you, I’m a f*** you up.” ...

Drake on fan's forehead tat Drake on fan's forehead tat "I want to meet her and understand what happened Hip-hop star Drake talks about an avid fan Comments Permalink Drake responds to fan's forehead tattoo Earlier this month, a woman who must be a really, really big Drake fan got herself inked in honor of the superstar. But according to MTV’s RapFix, the rapper/singer isn’t too pleased with the tribute. Perhaps it's the location that he's most displeased with: The superfan got "Drake" tattooed on her forehead. "I want to meet her and understand what happened," Drake said of the woman in an interview with Los Angeles’ Power 106’s Mando Fresko. He also lashed out at the person responsible for the body art: “The guy who tatted is a f****** a**hole though, I will tell you that.... F*** you to that tat artist by the way. And you should lose your job and should never do tattoos again...And if I ever see you, I’m a f*** you up.” ...

Query: Taylor Lautner 'gay' hoax Taylor Lautner 'gay' hoax,A People cover that purportedly reveals "Twilight" star Taylor Lautner's decision to come out is a hoax, the magazine says. The cover, which is making the rounds on the web , shows Lautner saying he's "Out & Proud." In the modern age of the Internet, information can circle the globe in less than a minute — before the information can be confirmed and fact-checked. On Tuesday, Twitter was ablaze with discussion about whether or not Twilight star Taylor Lautner is gay, thanks to a fake People cover announcing an exclusive with the actor. “Out and Proud” reads the headline, followed by a lengthy subtext: “Tired of rumors, the Twilight star opens up about his decision to finally step out....

Kim K. gets 600K to party Kim K. gets 600K to party?, Kim Kardashian, whose very short marriage recently made headlines (see how long it lasted), seems to be recovering. A Las Vegas casino reportedly is paying Kardashian $600,000 to party on New Year’s Eve. There was good news and bad news for celebs looking for huge money appearance fees for New Year's Eve in Las Vegas. The big winner is Kim Kardashian currently embroiled in a scandal about sweatshop conditions at the Chinese factories that manufacture some of her clothing lines. The former Mrs. Kris Humphries is being paid an estimated $600,000 to appear at Tao. The fee is part of a large, multi-event deal. Kim's rep has denied the estimated amount but refused to disclose how much she will be earning. Also in Las Vegas, Black Eyed Pea Fergie is earning about $100,000 for playing the new 1Oak at the Mirage Hotel and Casino, reports The New York Post. PHOTOS: Kim Kardashian Gets Mobbed At The Sydney Airport Ashton ...

Jimmy Hoffa GM headquarters Jimmy Hoffa GM headquarters.Hoffa entombed in GM headquarters, book says, In a new book , Jimmy Hoffa's former driver claims the Teamsters boss, who vanished in 1975, was entombed in the foundation of the Detroit headquarters of General Motors -- A new book claims to know where ex Labor Union boss Jimmy Hoffa is buried. Hoffa's former driver-turned-police informant Marvin Elkind claims Hoffa is still in Detroit, buried underneath General Motors' headquarters. Elkind co-wrote the book "The Weasel: A Double Life in the Mob". In it, he claims he learned where Hoffa was buried during a Teamsters conference in Detroit in 1985. Hoffa rose to fame as the Teamsters leader, but was booted from power after being convicted of jury tampering, conspiracy and mail and wire fraud. Hoffa disappeared in 1975 while reportedly on his way to meet two mafia figures. He was declared legally dead in 1982, but his body has never been found.

Richard Nixon gay rumors Richard Nixon gay rumors.Book confronts Nixon 'gay' rumors, A new book by a well-respected journalist alleges that former President Richard Nixon may have had a gay affair with his best friend . Among evidence the journalist cites is an eyewitness account that the two men were seen holding hands. The world is just now learning just how close George H.W. Bush came to being Richard Nixon's vice president in 1968, a choice if made could have changed that administration's legacy of corruption, potentially avoided the Watergate crisis and made Bush president instead of Ronald Reagan. J. William Middendorf II, a longtime GOP fundraiser and confidant of Barry Goldwater, Nixon, Gerald Ford and Reagan, tells Whispers that he had worked the 1968 GOP convention to get support for Bush, a family friend and first term congressman from Texas. On the day after Nixon was nominated, Middendorf said he and associate Jerry Milbank went to Nixon's hotel r...

Woman eats too much 911 A Florida woman has been jailedafter calling 911 and telling police she ate too much food. When officers arrived at this motel, Mary Ellen Lisee, 45, appeared to be drunk, according to an arrest report.A woman was jailed after calling police to tell them: 'I ate too much.' Mary Ellen Lisee made the bizarre call from her motel room to emergency dispatchers before abruptly hanging up Mary Ellen Lisee called 911 to come to her Florida motel and told police she had did so because she had eaten too much food She told officers she had dialed 911 because she 'ate too much food'. The woman's boyfriend told police he was leaving to get some peace and quiet because she was 'talking too much.' Officers said they smelled alcohol on her Lisee's breath and wrote in their arrest report that she appeared to be drunk.

Rapper rumors spark mall brawl? Rapper rumors spark mall brawl?,Rumors that Lil Wayne and a Canadian rapper were planning to play the Mall of America reportedly sparked a fight. Police said about 200 youths were involved in the post-Christmas melee in the packed mall. The median net worth of members of the House more than doubled from $280,000 to $725,000 in inflation-adjusted dollars between 1984 and 2009, the Washington Post reported. The median wealth of American families declined slightly over the same period. Nearly half of all members of Congress today are millionaires, according to The New York Times. And the wealth gap is growing faster than before. From 2004 to 2010 alone, the median net worth of members of Congress grew by 15% while the median net worth for all Americans dropped 8%. The median net worth of the current Congress's freshman class was 26% greater than the freshman class of 2004, adjusted for inflation. The hefty cost of running for office may be ke...

Hef, ex in puppy custody battle Hef, ex in fight over puppy?, Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner, 85, and former Playmate Crystal Harris, 25, reportedly are still dealing with the fallout from their broken engagement. Hefner says he told Harris she could keep the diamond ring and the Bentley that he gave her, if he could keep their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. HUGH Hefner and his former fiancee Crystal Harris are embroiled in a custody battle over their puppy, the Playboy mogul said. When Harris ended her engagement to Hefner in June, he let her keep their Cavalier King Charles spaniel Charlie, but now he says he wants to keep the dog, People magazine reported. "We both love the puppy," Hefner told People. "I told her if she wants to keep the ring and the Bentley, then maybe I can keep the puppy. I  we will work it out." "The puppy's valuable, but not $100,000 worth," he added. Harris, 25, became engaged to the octogenarian last December and the tw...

Dumb criminals 2011 Dumb criminals 2011- Dumbest criminals of 2011, From beat-down muggers to wannabe superheroes to inept shoplifters, 2011 brought us a never-ending supply of dimwitted crooks. While we wait to see what hijinks 2012 will bring, let’s take a look back at some of the dumbest offenders of the past year.

Cops man stole Greyhound bus Cops man stole Greyhound bus__Cops: Man stole Greyhound bus for Christmas visit, Authorities say a 39-year-old man stole a Greyhound bus in Syracuse and decided to a make a Christmas Day visit to a friend in northern New York before he was caught.

Query: Taylor Lautner 'gay' hoax Query: Taylor Lautner 'gay' hoax, A People cover that purportedly reveals "Twilight" star Taylor Lautner's decision to come out is a hoax, the magazine says. The cover, which is making the rounds on the web , shows Lautner saying he's "Out & Proud."

Paper to pay for exploding churros Paper to pay for exploding churros, A newspaper must pay damages to 13 people who were injured by exploding churros , the Supreme Court in Chile says. The court ruled that the newspaper failed to test the recipe thoroughly. Chile's Supreme Court has ordered a daily newspaper to pay $125,000 to 13 people who suffered burns while trying out a published recipe for churros, a popular Latin American snack of dough fried in hot oil. The publisher of La Tercera must pay individual damages ranging from as little as $279 to $48,000 for one woman whose burns were particularly severe. The high court's ruling was announced Monday, seven years after the readers burned themselves while trying out the recipe. Judges determined that the newspaper failed to fully test it before publication, and that if readers followed the recipe exactly, the churros had a good chance of exploding.

USB Memory Sticks Collection Elegant Empty Memory USB memory sticks collection was created by Yoo-Kyung Shin and Hanhsi Chen for Logical Art. "What is the physical boundary of an electronic device? While function was detached from its form, the outline it needs to be or it supposed to be can be different. As flash drives was made extremely small, the Empty Memory was given a hollow space, implying the invisible technology." The collection comes with two different designs – Structure and Transparency, both indicating that you can fill them up with your own memories! Structure comes with stainless finishing, white Rhodium plating and black Rhodium plating. Transparency comes with stainless brushed / mirror finishing, Rose Gold plating and black Rhodium plating. Both versions contains 4GB volume with high speed USB 2.0. Take a look!

Limited Edition Luxury Watch Concept “Ringen” This luxury watch concept named “Ringen” was created by French designer Marc Tran. It was inspired by the perfect roundness of balls and automotive shapes. The watch is composed mostly of white gold, but the blue disc that represents the hours is made of brushed, anodized aluminum and adds a touch of youth to the overall design. A blue ball, representing 2 minutes, is moved along a horizontal progression of black slats. An additional blue ball orbits the face to displace seconds. Pretty creative watch concept! Take a look!

Landscapes from Old Books Guy Laramee from Canada creates increadible sculptures from old books. Rather the material for the art works are old dictionaries and encyclopedias. From these books Guy carves landscapes and plateau, and then paints them in natural colors. "My work, in 3D as well as in painting, originates from the very idea that ultimate knowledge could very well be an erosion instead of an accumulation. Mountains of disused knowledge return to what they really are: mountains. They erode a bit more and they become hills. Then they flatten and become fields where apparently nothing is happening." Enjoy!

Snowy Landscapes At first glance, it may appear that these are photos of some snowy wonderland. But upon closer inspection you will see that these landscapes are made up of tropical foliage and surroundings. Netherlands-based photographer Maria Netsounski took these vibrant images using infrared technology; hence the name of this series, IR. Let these snowy pictures will create joyful mood for the upcoming holiday! Merry Christmas!

Half-Pint Creamer Fred & Friends created an excellent, original product the Glass Milk Carton. "Got cream? Half Pint is an artfully blown and molded glass creamer that captures the comforting familiarity of a mini milk carton, just like the ones Mrs. Fontaine used to pass out in the school cafeteria. Simple, elegant, whimsical – it’s a gem de la crème. " Cool gift idea. You can buy it here.

The Beehive Chair The Beehive chair created by New Zealand-based architectural designer Graham Roebeck won the inaugural 2011 Formica Formations competition. “Exploring the theme of today’s highly portable art and media –interpreted through the analogy of sculpture as frozen music- the form is that of a non portable guitar pick and a gourd that are rendered immovable. Frozen. Constructed from Lakepine Zero low emitting MDF, Beehive has beeswax polish to the edges, and uses Warm White Formica high pressure laminate to the vertical faces.”

Taylor Swift's ads pulled Taylor Swift's ads pulled, It’s not Cover Girl that gave Taylor Swift those long, thick lashes. It’s airbrushing, and you’d know that if you read the fine print on the ads. Procter & Gamble pulled the ads for Cover Girl Natureluxe Mousse Mascara that featured the country music star after questions were raised.

Britney's ex says engagement fake Britney's ex says engagement fake, An ex-husband of pop diva Britney Spears, 30, says her engagement to her agent Jason Trawick, 40, isn’t real. Spears’ other ex, however, is singing a different tune.

Messing, husband split Messing, husband split, Actress Debra Messing, perhaps best known for her star turn on "Will & Grace," and husband Daniel Zelman, 44, have broken up. Messing, 43, and her actor/producer husband have a 7-year-old son.

Messing, husband split Messing, husband split, Actress Debra Messing, perhaps best known for her star turn on "Will & Grace," and husband Daniel Zelman, 44, have broken up. Messing, 43, and her actor/producer husband have a 7-year-old son.

Meter reader sues Casey Anthony Meter reader sues Casey Anthony, The meter reader who found Caylee Anthony's body is suing her mother, Casey Anthony , for defamation. The man specifically points to statements by Anthony's defense team, including descriptions of him as a "child snatcher" and "morally bankrupt."

Woman turns down drinks, hit by bowling ball Woman turns down drinks, hit by bowling ball, A South Carolina man angry that a woman refused his offer to buy her drinks threw a bowling ball at her, cops say . The woman was released from the hospital after getting stitches