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Adios Charlie Sheen, hello Carlos Estevez

 Are the days of Latinos in entertainment changing their given names to appeal to a broader audience long gone?

Michael Jackson's daughter hospitalized

Paris Jackson, the 15 year old daughter of Michael Jackson, was rushed to a hospital after cutting one of her wrists early Wednesday morning, sources close to the Jackson family told CNN.

National iced tea month

Cool off with National Iced Tea Month.

Florida woman claims massive Powerball pot, pockets more than $370 million

 Somewhere, someone is kicking themselves for being nice to a little old lady.

Police probe for anti-Muslim motive in fire at London Somali center

Police are investigating whether anti-Muslim sentiments were behind a fire early Wednesday that caused extensive damage to a Somali community center in north London.

Ancient primate could be a missing link

   Achilles' heel was his weak spot in the Greek myth, but the heel of a newly discovered primate provides a strong connection between humans and their possible ancestors.

Flood waters threaten cities in Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia

 Surging rivers in the Czech Republic, Germany and Slovakia caused widespread flooding Wednesday in the region.

ACLU: Blacks busted for marijuana at much higher rates than whites

 In Illinois, African Americans make up 15% of the population but account for 58% of the marijuana possession arrests, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.

Syrian regime takes over crucial city of Qusayr, rebels say war's not over

Syrian government forces seized control Wednesday of the strategically important border city of Qusayr, which had been the site of nearly seven weeks of fighting.

Tropical Storm Andrea forms in the Gulf

Tropical Storm Andrea formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, marking the first storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season.