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PHOTOS: Inside Snooki's Glamorous Wedding

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The couple, who became engaged in March 2012, had two extra-special guests at their wedding: 2-month-old daughter Giovanna and 2-year-old son Lorenzo. Since she was "too short" for a mermaid dress, Snooki brought the wow with an elaborate flowing gown by Ines Di Santo. "Want to give a huge shout out and thank you to my gown designers @eveofmilady & @inesdisanto you made me feel beautiful at my wedding!" she Tweeted post-nuptials. The bride kept the Great Gatsby theme of her shower going into the wedding, with '20s-inspired touches like this classic car marking the day. But something more modern? The wedding party, which included Jersey Shore costar and best friend Jenni "JWoww" Farley. Costar Paul "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio was also in attendance. "I wanna get married again," Snooki Tweeted. "Such an amazing experience celebrating the love between @JLaValle and I! Love u husband."

Kim Kardashian Visits Troops in Abu Dhabi

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Because Kim Kardashian's motto is always "ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country," the reality star took time to visit U.S. troops in the United Arab Emirates. The 34-year-old had been visiting Dubai to promote the release of her latest fragrance, Fleur Fatale. She stopped by the USS San Diego, stationed in Abu Dhabi, on Nov. 24 to visit with the troops, pose for photos and, of course, snap some selfies. "Just went to visit the US Troops at Port Khalifa for an early Thanksgiving surprise! Such an amazing experience! So thankful for all they do," she tweeted. Kardashian posted photos from her visit a few days later:

Gush at Christian Louboutin’s Stunning S/S & R-T-W 2015 Collection

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Here’s some shoe love to give you red-soled dreams from Christian Louboutin. The shoe, accessories & nail lacquer mastermind has released their Spring/Summer and Ready-To-Wear collection for 2015 and we can’t help but gush over the gorgeousness.

Anderson Cooper Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy

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After he was mysteriously M.I.A. from his CNN show,   Anderson Cooper 360 , Monday night, Cooper tweeted that a bout of appendicitis was responsible for his absence. The silver fox says he had to be rushed to the hospital to have the infected appendix removed Sunday and will be back on the air Tuesday night. Anderson Cooper          ✔   @andersoncooper Follow I'll be back on air tomorrow. Had an appendicitis and had to have sudden surgery last night 2:47 AM - 2 Dec 2014 He did not say whether or not Dr. Sanjay Gupta performed the surgery. During Monday night's show, CNN anchor John Berman filled in at the desk for Cooper, but gave no explanation for the absence. Appendicitis is a relatively common condition, but can be life-threatening if left untreated. After a surgery to remove the infected vestigial organ, recovery time for an appendectomy is typically relatively short. Seeing as Cooper's been shot at, threatened, and faced any number of natural disas

52 missing after South Korean fishing boat sinks in Bering Sea

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Seoul, South Korea (CNN) -- Fifty-two people are missing after a South Korean fishing boat sank in the Bering Sea, the South Korean government said. The vessel sank Monday with 60 crew members on board. Eight people were rescued, but one of them later died, said Kim Hong-won, an official at the South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.                          The cause of the sinking, in the frigid waters that lie between far-eastern Russia and Alaska, wasn't clear. The crew consisted of 35 Indonesians, 13 Filipinos, 11 South Koreans and one Russian, Kim said.

GOP staffer resigns over criticism of Obama daughters

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A senior Republican staffer is resigning after her comments that the Obama daughters should "try showing a little class" caused a firestorm of criticism on social media this weekend. Elizabeth Lauten, communications director for Tennessee Rep. Stephen Fincher, confirmed to CNN that she planned to resign Monday. She faced heavy backlash when she wrote a Thanksgiving-Day screed against the Obama daughters, as well as the President and first lady, on Facebook that quickly went viral across the web. In it, she scolded Malia and Sasha Obama, 16 and 13 years old, respectively, for what she said was their inappropriate outfits and their bored looks during Wednesday's turkey pardoning ceremony, which they attended alongside their father. Staffer out after first daughter comments "Dear Sasha and Malia: I get you're both in those awful teen years, but you're a part of the First Family, try showing a little class. At least respect the part you play," Laute

Boy attacked by dogs discharged from hospital by father - Health Commissioner

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The little boy, Omonigho Abraham, who was viciously attacked by two dogs in Lagos has been forcefully discharged from hospital by his dad, this is according to the Lagos State government who released a statement this morning explaining their side of the story. Omo has since been flown to India for treatment. Find what the Lagos State government posted on their Facebook page below... Master Omonigho Abraham, the four year old boy who sustained extensive injuries to his body, and a life threatening injuries to his scalp following an attack by dogs has been discharged from Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) by his father against medical advice, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, has said. The Commissioner stated that all attempts to talk Mr. Odia Abraham, the father of the boy against taking this wrong step were rebuffed by him as he also signed necessary papers to show his desperation. Omonigho was in the Burns & Plastics unit of LASUTH where h

It's official! Kathy Griffin & Brad Goreski join Fashion Police cast

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                                                                        Comedian Kathy Griffin will replace late great Joan Rivers, while fashion stylist and TV personality Brad Goreski will replace George Kotsiopoulos on E! Fashion Police. Guliana Rancic just confirmed this on twitter.

US discontinues training of Nigerian military at request of Nigerian govt

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The US government has discontinued its training of the Nigerian military, according to a statement released yesterday, December 1st. US govt said it was terminating the third phase of the training which was designed to help build capacity for Nigerian military to counter Boko Haram activities, following a request by the Nigerian government. The first two phases of the training was conducted in April and August this year. However with the termination of the military training, the US government says it would still continue its extensive bilateral security relationship with Nigeria despite the termination. The US and other countries became more involved in the security apparatus of Nigeria after the Chibok girls were abducted in April. Find the US press statement above.

TV Host Frank Edoho Marries Sandra Onyenucheya, Mother of Their Cute Son

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Frank Edoho, game show host of the Nigerian version of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire just got married for the second time yesterday, to Sandra Onyenucheya. The couple, who have a son together, had their traditional wedding a year ago while the bride was pregnant. Frank is also blessed with three children from his previous marriage. When asked by The Net NG in August 2013 if he will get married again last year, Frank had this to say, Will you be trying your hands on marriage again? You just never know. If you would, what kind of man would he be? You come to a point in your life where you can’t afford to do things out of adrenaline but with great thought. It would be a more mature person, someone who is calm and has a fine sense of how life should be. Someone who is mature, wise and seen life and the ways of the world and knows what he is doing at every time. When you think about all that has happened, does it bring tears to your eyes? No, I feel a sense of disappointment i

Kenyan Police Chief resigns over today's killings, interior minister fired

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Following the killing of 36 people by terror group Al-Shabab this morning in a quarry in Mandera, North of Kenya, Kenya's National Police chief, David Kimaiyo has resigned. After receiving the police chief's resignation letter, Kenyan president, Uhuru Kenyatta announced the dismissal of Kenya's Interior Minister with immediate effect. According to AP, President Uhuru Kenyatta has named an opposition politician and retired army general, Joseph Nkaissery, as new Interior Minister, in charge of security. Al Shabab terror group this morning invaded a quarry in Mandera, north of Kenya, separating the Christians from the Muslims and shot dead the ones who couldn't recite the Qur'an. Two weeks ago, the terror group attacked a bus and killed 28 Christians.

At age 74, Muhammed Ali posts his first selfie on new instagram page

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                        The legendary boxer opened his instagram page a few weeks ago and posted his first close up pic over the weekend. Bless your heart Legend,

56-Year-Old Madonna Goes Topless In Interview Magazine

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The 56-year-old entertainer is featured in the latest issue of Interview magazine and there is a particular picture that shows her topless that has got the Internet buzzing all morning. Wearing a bustier and a half-cardigan, Madonna certainly lets everything hang. Also in the magazine, she talks about death, fear of failing, drug use and more. On death: “I became very obsessed with death and the idea that you never know when death will arrive, so one has to do as much as possible all the time to get the most out of life.” On failing: “I’m not saying I’m great at failing, but if you’re an artist and you’re in the learning process, you accept that you’re going to suck at things.” On drug use: “I mean, I tried everything once, but as soon as I was high, I spent my time drinking tons of water to get it out of my system. As soon as I was high, I was obsessed with flushing it out of me. I was like, Okay, I’m done now.” Photo Credit: Interview Magazine