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Cordao do Bola Preta parade, one of Rio de Janeiro's oldest and most popular carnival street parties has attracted a record 2.2 million revelers

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Cordao do Bola Preta parade, one of Rio de Janeiro's oldest and most popular carnival street parties has attracted a record 2.2 million revelers,...
According to experts, shark attacks may be to blame for the significant decline in sea otter populations around the California coast

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Sea otters have had to survive famine, disease, and clashes with boats, but shark attacks may be to blame for the significant decline in the...
Hours after Whitney Houston's funeral, Bobby Brown performed onstage with his New Edition bandmates at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut

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Just hours after he stormed out of his ex-wife Whitney Houston's funeral, Bobby Brown appeared upbeat as he performed onstage with his New Edition...
The Tibetan Mastiff Emperor went on sale this week for a staggering 10 million Yuan ($1.6 million)

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Emperor, a Tibetan Mastiff, went on sale this week for a staggering 10 million Yuan ($1.6 million). With his thick double coat, Emperor was one...
Jessica Simpson is in her last stages of pregnancy and no doubt feeling a little uncomfortable

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Jessica Simpson is in her last stages of pregnancy and no doubt feeling a little uncomfortable. So it appears that Jessica Simpson is sticking to...
Whitney Houston pictured with Robyn Crawford (right), the star’s greatest love, according to British gay rights activist Peter Tatchell

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British-based gay rights activist Peter Tatchell claimed that Whitney Houston attended an AIDS event in London, in 1991, with her gay partner Robyn Crawford. Though...
Toxicology tests revealed that traces of cocaine have been found on a hair sample taken from Francesco Schettino, the shamed captain of the capsized Costa Concordia cruise ship

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Toxicology tests revealed that traces of cocaine have been found on a hair sample taken from Francesco Schettino, the shamed captain of the capsized...
Clive Davis, the Sony mogul and Whitney Houston’s mentor and guide of her career for decades, paid an emotional tribute at the star’s funeral and tell the story of singer’s final days

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Clive Davis, the Sony mogul and Whitney Houston’s mentor and guide of her career for decades, paid an emotional tribute at the star’s funeral...
Whitney Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina, is said to be struggling with substance abuse issues for the last three or four years

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Bobbi Kristina “Krissi” Brown is said to be encouraged by Whitney Houston's family members to enter a live-in rehab facility as soon as possible. According...
Whitney Houston’s casket was carried out of the church while her unforgettable voice could be heard singing her greatest hit I Will Always Love You

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As Whitney Houston’s silver casket was carried out of the New Hope Baptist Church, her unforgettable voice could be heard singing her greatest hit...
Nick Vujicic, a limbless motivational speaker from California, and his new wife spent their honeymoon on a beach in Hawaii

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Nick Vujicic, a limbless motivational speaker from California, and his new wife spent their honeymoon on a beach in Hawaii. Nick Vujicic, 29, was born...
The Bodyguard co-star Kevin Costner got up to share memories of his time with his beloved friend Whitney Houston

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Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother, paid an emotional tribute to her beloved daughter today as family, friends and some of the biggest names in...
Bobby Brown was driven away from the New Hope Baptist Church but it is believed he later returned in time for Whitney Houston’s going-home service

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Whitney Houston's distraught ex-husband Bobby Brown was seen storming out of the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark shortly before the service began. Bobby Brown...
Pastor Joe Carter took to the alter to read some scripture and start the celebration of Whitney Houston's life

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Whitney Houston's funeral service began in New Hope Baptist Church shortly after noon today. Dressed in white, dozens of gospel singers performed traditional gospel songs...
According to the invitation issued to Whitney Houston's friends and family, the ceremony will be seen as a “going home” service rather than a funeral

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Whitney Houston's casket arrived at the church where her powerful voice first wowed a congregation as family made final preparations to remember the pop...
Whitney Houston's casket arrived at New Hope Baptist Church in her hometown Newark, New Jersey

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Whitney Houston's flower-covered casket arrived at New Hope Baptist Church where her powerful voice first wowed a congregation as family made final preparations to...
British researchers claim that drinking just three cups of tea a day may protect against heart attacks and type 2 diabetes

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British researchers claim that drinking just three cups of tea a day may protect against heart attacks and type 2 diabetes. A review shows regular...
World Health Organization experts have delayed a decision on whether controversial research into the H5N1 bird flu virus should be released

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World Health Organization experts have delayed a decision on whether controversial research into the H5N1 bird flu virus should be released. It had been looking...
Japanese Emperor Akihito has undergone a successful heart bypass operation at the University of Tokyo Hospital

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Japanese Emperor Akihito has undergone a successful heart bypass operation at a hospital in Tokyo, the palace says. Emperor Akihito’s surgery lasted just over five...
Robyn Crawford (right) did not say whether she had a lesbian relationship with Whitney Houston and she has never commented on the rumors

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Robyn Crawford, Whitney Houston’s former personal assistant, had been the singer’s secret lover for many years, claims gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell. Peter Tatchell claimed...
At least twice, in 1999 and 2005, Cissy Houston grew so desperate of Whitney’s drug addiction she staged legal “interventions” forcing her to complete a recovery programme

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David Roberts, Whitney Houston’s former bodyguard, who shadowed her between 1987 and 1995, when her popularity was at its height, said he saw absolutely...
Al Bowman, Whitney Houston’s former chauffeur, claims that the star had smoked crack in front of her daughter, Bobbi Kristina

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Al Bowman, Whitney Houston's former chauffeur, has revealed the depths that the legendary singer sunk to as she was gripped by her drug addiction. Al...
On Friday, cardinals new and old attended a closed-door meeting pondering how to bring back faith in increasingly secular countries

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Pope Benedict XVI has recognized 22 new cardinals - his closest aides - at a ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica at Vatican. The new "princes...
A galaxy of stars is expected today to pay tribute to Whitney Houston at her funeral in a gathering not seen since the death of Michael Jackson

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A galaxy of stars is expected today to pay tribute to Whitney Houston at her funeral in a gathering not seen since the death...
Bobbi Kristina Brown, 18, who made her first appearance since being rushed to hospital after collapsing through stress following her mother's passing, was seen arriving at Whigham Funeral Home in Whitney Houston's hometown of Newark

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Whitney Houston's family members, including her mother Cissy and daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown, took the opportunity to pay their respects in private at Whigham...