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Better known as "the tan mom from New Jersey," Patricia Krentcil has made headlines across the country for her apparent affinity for tanning after she was accused of taking her 6-year-old daughter along for a fake bake. (credit: CBS 2)

‘Tan Mom’ Raises Eyebrows With Raucous Onstage Appearance At NYC Nightclub

Patricia Krentcil made an appearance at Lady Bunny and Bianca Del Rio’s weekly HOT MESS Wednesday night drag show at the XL nightclub on West 42nd Street.

2012/08/30

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Nina In New York: Fame Is Closer Than You Think

A local apple-cheeked SUNY New Paltz student and aspiring something-or-other who pulled off a rather elaborate prank on the hoards of silly tourists who clog Times Square and Rockefeller Center summer evenings.

2012/08/24

FILE - A dog shakes out water out of its fur. (Photo credit: UWE ZUCCHI/AFP/GettyImages)

The Science Behind The Shake: Why Mammals Shake Themselves Dry

While most of us try to avoid getting showered by the dog shake, researchers at Georgia Tech decided to study it and discovered animals actually do a miraculous job of drying themselves.

2012/08/23

Taylor Swift

Watch The Taylor Swift Live Webcast Tonight

Tonight’s the night to see the live Taylor Swift webcast that just might be about her upcoming fourth album. Watch it right here!

2012/08/13

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New Mother Horrified After Breastfeeding Video Is Spliced Into Porn And Distributed Online

What was supposed to a joyful time in the life of a new mother turned into a nightmare after she agreed to appear in an informational video on breastfeeding.

2012/08/08

Still from "The Power of Words" by Andrea Gardner

‘Power Of Words’ Video Creator Has Advice For New Yorkers

Andrea Gardner has written a book called “The Power of Words” and she also put out a video on YouTube that has over 14.5 million hits to date.

2012/08/08

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WATCH: Jeremy Lin Skypes With Once-Heartbroken Young Knicks Fan

Many fans were upset when the Knicks decided not to match Houston’s offer to Jeremy Lin. But for 5-year-old Naim, it was pure heartbreak.

2012/08/08

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift To Announce ‘Really Cool News’ During Live Web Chat

Fans of Taylor Swift will want to set aside time next Monday, as the country superstar has announced that she will share news and answer questions during a live web chat with fans.

2012/08/07

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Riders Subdue Man Accused Of Groping Fellow Passenger On Brooklyn L Train

Riders on the L train subdued an accused groper on Friday night. Youtube footage shows a woman yelling and bringing the groper to the attention of two other riders.

2012/07/15

Melanie Rossomando

Video: Fearing Dangerous Storm, Teen Jumps Out Of Skyride In Seaside Heights

Melanie Rossomando can laugh about it now, but the leap has landed her more than 20,000 views on YouTube. But this past weekend, it was fear and adrenaline that sent her flying off the ride.

2012/07/09

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Students That Bullied Upstate Bus Monitor Karen Klein Suspended For 1 Year

The middle school students who tormented a bus aide in Upstate New York have been suspended from school for one year.

2012/06/29

Karen Klein (credit: CBS 2)

Boys That Humiliated Upstate Bus Monitor Receive Threats; Donations Grow To More Than $500K

Ten minutes of humiliation led to action and an outpouring of support for an upstate grandmother. In only three days, school bus monitor Karen Klein has turned into an Internet celebrity.

2012/06/22

This Metro-North engineer was taken out of service after being caught on video reading the paper, the agency said. (credit: CBS 2)

Metro-North Engineer Caught On Video Reading While Operating Train

The video, which was posted on YouTube, was taken by passenger John Bingham on a Metro-North train on the Harlem Line as it was heading from Wakefield to Grand Central Station Wednesday morning.

2012/06/07

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Sree Helps You Keep Up With Your Social Networking Sites

Millions of Americans are spending dozens of hours a week on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc. At times, trying to keep up with these services can be overwhelming.

2012/05/23

Jessica Barba (credit: YouTube/Jessica Barba)

Long Island Girl Suspended Over Anti-Bullying YouTube Video

For an assignment on persuasive speech, Jessica Barba, 15, created an anti-bullying video and Facebook page about a fictitious 12-year-old girl who commits suicide after being bullied at school.

2012/05/22

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