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Cocktail Crossfire: Are Nasty, Evil, Anonymous Commenters Good for Anything?

Proposed legislation in New York State hopes to rid the Internet of mean, anonymous commenters. But do we really want to get rid of those people, even if we can?

By Jen Doll

May 22, 2012

Gloria Allred: Ambulance Chaser of 'Feminism'

Gloria Allred, a name we're accustomed to seeing in the news, has been in the news even more than usual the past few days.

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By Jen Doll

May 22, 2012

Why We Can't Resist a 'Too Hot for Work' Story

There's a made-for-the-tabs story on the covers of the New York Post and New York Daily News today, and ostensibly, it's about breasts. But really, it's about much more than that.

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By Jen Doll

May 18, 2012

The Edwards' Defense: He's a Sinner, But Not a Criminal

A final, if expected, blow to the reputation of the guy who was once headed for big things—if not president, Supreme Court justice, or maybe attorney general?—comes from his own defense team.

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By Jen Doll

May 15, 2012

Cate Edwards Expected to Testify in Her Dad's Trial

On Monday, John Edwards' defense team began their case in his trial over the alleged violation of campaign finance laws. What's happened so far, and what can we expect?

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By Jen Doll

May 7, 2012

Despite Lack of a Rape Conviction, Former NYPD Cop Gets Life

Former NYPD officer Michael Pena was sentenced to 75 years to life in prison Monday, after being convicted in March on three counts of predatory sexual assault.

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By Jen Doll

Apr 30, 2012

Cheri Young Was Not Thrilled by Her Husband's Devotion to John Edwards

We're in the second week of John Edwards' trial, in which he faces up to 30 years in jail and a $1.5 million fine for allegedly violating federal campaign finance laws, and there are some interesting updates from the testimony of Cheri Young.

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By Jen Doll

Apr 4, 2012

What Would the Internet Look Like If Trolling Were Illegal?

Imagine an Internet on which haters didn't hate.

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By Jen Doll

Mar 28, 2012

DSK Has a Lot of Creative Ways to Say 'Women'

According to a new report, Dominique Strauss-Kahn referred to young ladies as "luggage" and "gifts" when he texted his pals while planning his alleged sex parties.

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By Jen Doll

Mar 12, 2012

'Mommy Madam' May Be Released to House Arrest

The Upper East Side 'Mommy Madam' who has been the focus of the tabloids for days -- and in Rikers since February 22 on a charge of promoting prostitution -- may be released.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Sep 1, 2011