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By IBTimes UK
Mary Kennedy, 52, was depressed and worried about her financial situation and the end of her marriage, according to friends. (May 17)
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By IBTimes
Sleepwalking has been understudied and probably undertreated, a Stanford University sleep researcher says. (May 15)
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By IBTimes
The San Francisco Bay murderer in the late 60's known as the "Zodiac Killer" may have finally been identified. (May 15)
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By IBTimes UK
Swedish retailer H&M inspired by controversial 'tanorexic' mother Patricia Krentcil. (May 11)
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By IBTimes
University of Georgia student Aimee Copeland is in critical condition after contracting flesh-eating bacteria during a zip lining accident in Georgia. (May 09)
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By IBTimes
The Santa Clara County Coroner's Office ruled that 'Painter of Light' Thomas Kinkade died of accidental acute intoxication from alcohol and Valium, an anti-anxiety medication. (May 08)
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By IBTimes
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By IBTimes UK
Mel Gibson's Trailer for How I Spent My Summer Vacation competes with audio released by Joe Eszterhas for public's attention. (May 02)
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By IBTimes UK
Laura Adshead, before becoming a Benedictine nun, was reportedly dating David Cameron in the early 90's. (Apr 29)
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By IBTimes
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