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Remembering the Political
Figures We Lost in 2010

By | Politics Daily

From Richard Holbrooke to Elizabeth Edwards and Robert Byrd, 2010 saw the passing of many big names in the world of politics.

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All Around the World, Partiers Usher In 2011

By Beth Fouhy | AP

From New Zealand to New York, revelers say hello to 2011, hoping this year will be more prosperous than the last.
Check Out: New Year's Eve Photos

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Lisa Billings, AP

Virginia Tech Survivor Is 'Living for 32' in War to Tighten Gun Laws

By Andrea Stone | AOL News

Colin Goddard survived the campus massacre. Now he's fighting to close a loophole in gun-buying laws.

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Tarek Fawzy, AP

At Least 21 Dead in Egyptian Church Bombing

By Maggie Michael | AP

A bomb explodes in front of a Coptic Christian church in Alexandria, killing at least 21 people coming from a New Year's Mass.

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Wong Maye-E, AP

Opinion: Will Durst's Predictions for 2011

By Will Durst | AOL News

The political satirist offers his funny thoughts (his very funny thoughts) on what the new year might bring.
And: How 'Post-Racial' America Did in 2010

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Jamestown Rediscovery Project / AP

Archaeologists Find 400-Year-Old Tobacco Pipes at Jamestown

By Michael Felberbaum | AP

The trove of personalized pipes underscores the importance of tobacco to North America's first permanent English settlement.

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Astrid Stawiarz, Getty Images

John Mellencamp and Wife of 18 Years Split Up

By | PopEater

The "Pink Houses" rocker and model Elaine Irwin Mellencamp say they are "calling it a day as a couple."

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Teams Go Balls Out in World Series of Beer Pong
The team with the best ball-shooting, beer-drinking skills wins $50,000. That's a whole lot of six-packs.
Rihanna's Tattoo, Porn 'Snow White' Among 2010's Top Translation Goofs
Rihanna's new tattoo and a porn translation of 'Snow White' were among the biggest translation goofs of 2010.
Remembering the Political Figures We Lost in 2010
From Richard Holbrooke to Elizabeth Edwards and Robert Byrd, 2010 saw the passing of many big names in the world of politics.
Obama: Problems of 2011 Will Require Bipartisanship
A bloody political year behind him, President Barack Obama kicked off 2011 today with a call for Republicans and Democrats in a newly divided Congress to work together to bolster an economy still on ...
Opinion: How Post-Racial America Fared In 2010
Yes, America has matured in terms of race relations. However, this past year politicians of both major parties proved just how far we still have left to go.
Opinion: Will Durst's Predictions for 2011
The political satirist offers his funny thoughts (his very funny thoughts) on what the new year might bring.
And: How 'Post-Racial' America Did in 2010
Virginia Tech Survivor Is 'Living for 32' in War to Tighten Gun Laws
Colin Goddard survived the campus massacre. Now he's fighting to close a loophole in gun-buying laws.
Joe Miller Ends Legal Challenge in Alaska Senate Race
The Sarah Palin-backed candidate is giving up his legal challenge to the successful write-in campaign by Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
How Congress Changed Your Life in 2010
From banning drop-side cribs to overhauling the food inspection system, lawmakers passed bills at a feverish pace.
John Mellencamp and Wife of 18 Years Split Up
The "Pink Houses" rocker and model Elaine Irwin Mellencamp say they are "calling it a day as a couple."
Stanford Puts a Stop to UConn's Record Winning Streak
The Connecticut women's basketball team had won an unbelievable 90 games in a row.
Plus: Facts on Superstar Maya Moore
Nasty Weather to Ring in the New Year
While the weather will be dry and tranquil when the ball drops in Times Square at midnight, parts of the nation will have nasty -- if not downright dangerous -- weather to ring in 2011.
For Some, Banana-Smashing on New Year's Eve Is A-Peeling
For a growing number of people, smashing a banana is the most appealing way to ensure the New Year will be fruitful.
Top 10 PETA Stunts of 2010
PETA was in fine form this past year, as members, making various statements, took their clothes off in cities around the world.
After 130 Years, No Pardon for Billy the Kid
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson decides against pardoning the legendary gunslinger.
Another Unbelievable Year at Ripley's (VIDEO)
If you're into shrunken heads, a man who transforms himself into a lizard and an 18-year-old man who weighs only 12 pounds, you're into the leader in weird news entertainment.
Italy Says 'Ciao' to Plastic Bags in 2011
A ban on the bags is forcing Italian shops and supermarkets to switch to more environmentally friendly material.
North Koreans Get Kick Out of 'Bend It Like Beckham'
This is the first time a Western-made film has ever aired on North Korean TV, where media are tightly controlled by the government.
Spanish Moms-to-Be Rush to Give Birth Before 2011
Spanish moms-to-be have until midnight tonight to give birth if they want to collect a $3,300 check from the government.
New Year Celebrations Kick Off Around the World
We're not ringing in the new year yet here in the U.S., but the party has already begun on the other side of the globe.
Plus: New Year's Eve Celebration Pics
New Year's Eve in Pictures [PHOTO GALLERY]
Check out photos from New Year's Eve celebrations all over the world.
100-Car Pileup in North Dakota Blizzard [VIDEO]
A massive crash on a North Dakota interstate is being blamed on blizzard-like conditions that are gripping the area. Video shows the poor visibility as well as a portion of the damage.
Jets Fined $100K for Sal Alosi Tripping Incident
The NFL fines the New York Jets for the tripping incident involving assistant coach Sal Alosi in a game against the Miami Dolphins.
FBI: No Known Terror Plots Aimed at Times Square on New Year's Eve
Still, authorities say security will be extremely tight for the big party in New York.
Plus: Sorry, Snooki Won't Be There