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Man busts woman in head with bowling ball for refusing drinks

What may have began as an ordinary night of fun at a Rock Hill bowling alley ended tragically with a woman laying on the floor next to the snack bar with blood pouring from her forehead. Omar Sheree Stevenson, 31, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after police say he struck the woman in the head with a 12-pound bowling ball all because she refused to let him buy her drinks. According to deputies, the woman’s skull was visible through the cut. She received seven stitches and was released from the hospital. Upon arrest, Stevenson told authorities he lost his temper. (Read more) 
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Lawmaker comments on Michelle Obama’s ‘big behind’

Apparently Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wisc.) doesn’t think too highly of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative. The congressman was overheard saying the first lady should practice what she preaches. “She lectures us on eating right while she has a large posterior herself,” he reportedly said. According to a spokesperson at Sensenbrenner’s Washington press office, the congressman stands by his remarks. He doesn’t believe the government should be telling Americans what to eat, but he does plan to offer an apology. (Read more)  
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Party like it’s 2012

Could the end of the world be upon us (again)? According to the Mayan Long Count calendar, we have a mere 364 days left on this earth. According to the ancient calendar, Dec. 21, 2012 signifies the end of an era that would reset the date back to zero and mark the end of humanity. (Read more) 
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Mayweather sentenced to 90 days in jail

Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather was sentenced on Wednesday to three months in jail after he plead guilty to charges of domestic violence and no contest to two counts of harassment. The judge also ordered Mayweather - who is notorious for burning $100 bills and tossing thousands of dollars into the air at clubs - to pay a $2,500 fine and complete 100 hours of community service. Prosecutor Lisa Luzaich believes the sentence was too light. "The only thing that's going to get this man's attention is incarceration," she said. (Read more)
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Google Indoor Maps Launches at Airport

Have you ever been lost in the Charlotte Douglas International Airport? Evidently, it’s an issue for some passengers. Luckily, help has arrived. Google Maps has launched a new feature that helps travelers to determine their location more easily and guides them to their gate. The application, which is currently available for Android phones only, also points out nearby restaurants, where to get a cup of coffee and last minute shopping locations. Visit cltairport.com, and select the Maps and Directions link on the homepage for more information.
 

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