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It's Twins! In Rare Black and White
All parents want their kids to be unique. But few expectant moms and dads are so rewarded as Florence and Stephan, a mixed-race couple who lives in Germany. Several days ago, Florence gave birth to a healthy set of twins. The boys, named Ryan and Leo, emerged in a glorious, and extremely rare, set of different skin colors â"one boy is white and the other black. How unusual is this? Apparently, medical experts consider it a " one in a million occurrence .
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Emmy Cuts "The Wire"
Top Snub? Most Overlooked? Whatever the category is called, there needs to be something to address grievous wrongs. Quality nominees did make this year's 60th Primetime Emmys, but voters didn't even look down when it walked over the corpse outline of " The Wire ," possibly one of the finest shows in television history. By escaping Emmy notice for the fifth )and final( year in a row, the HBO drama may be one of the most wronged shows in tube times. Yes,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Counting with Feist
Feist , the singer-songwriter who sold a million iPods with her hit song 1234, is back in the Buzz after taping an appearance on Sesame Street . Bloggers, most of whom probably aren't regular viewers of the classic children's show, are gushing over the delightful video. TrendHunter notes that the clip is "officially moving quickly toward becoming viral, on its way to being huge." In the remixed version of the song,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Score One for the Nerds: iPhone Hacked
Well, that didn't take long. The new iPhone 3G has been out just a few days and hackers have already figured out a way to unlock it. If you have to ask what "unlock" means, you're probably still playing "snake" on your brick-sized Nokia with the rotary dialer. But we'll explain anyway. The iPhone , though admired by many, is sometimes loathed because it is tied to one particular network )in this case, AT&T (. Hackers want to unlock the phone so it can work with any carrier,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
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All in the )Jolie( Family
Angelina Jolie isn't popular. She's way beyond that. When it comes to the " Wanted " star and mother of six, we need a new word for "popular"â"a term that means "crushing, limitless, and white-hot obsession." Or something like it. Sure, her mega-wattage partner ups the ante. But lately, he has seemed almost secondary. Yesterday, Jolie cracked the top 100 searches on Yahoo!. No other human came close to joining that list. Now,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
The Suddenly Popular FDIC
Before this week, we'd bet that most people didn't have a clue what " FDIC " stood for. Not anymore. Interest in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has surged due to disturbing troubles in the banking industry. The FDIC is a government agency that guarantees banking accounts up to $100,000. The guarantee is supposed to put peoples' minds at ease, but apparently not everybody has faith. Searches on "fdic" jumped 168% and related searches on " fdic risk list ,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
George Steinbrenner, Still Stirring Up Buzz
George Steinbrenner appeared in Yankee Stadium yesterday to an ovation from the All-Star crowd and a warm embrace from the old-timers on the field. The cameo was brief, and the big guy wore his shades the whole time. But where Steinbrenner goes, buzz is sure to followâ"and last night was no different. In articles that climbed the Buzz charts, the New York Post described the Yankee owner's " weepy cameo " while The New York Times painted a picture filled with " hugs, kisses .
author: Yahoo! Buzz
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Emmy's a Lady Too
Does the Emmy statuette carry more weight for an actress? Television has long been a landing pad for talented women. Cybill Shepherd and Angela Lansbury revived their careers when they went detecting in the '80s and '90s with their respective series, " Moonlighting " and " Murder She Wrote ." These days, Kyra Sedgewick )" The Closer "( and Holly Hunter )" Saving Grace "( talk even tougher on cable, possibly making TNT the rougher, tougher version of the Lifetime Channel.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Like to Recycle? Let's Date
Quick. What's your name? What do you do? And how big is your compost bin? Welcome to the world of green speed dating . Here, eco-loving singles meet and greet in less time than it takes to blurt "carbon footprint." According to NPR , the environmentally friendly, fast-talking trend recently popped up in Los Angeles, where the rapid-paced conversation seemed to focus on transportation. Prius, SUV, or bike? Next! Tinsel town is one thing; the Web is another. In Search,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Obama's Workout Routine
Not sure if you heard of him, but apparently some guy named Barack Obama is running for president. A lot of people are really excited about it. They search for his speeches , analyze his fistbumps , and watch clips of his kids talking to entertainment reporters. But, really, when a guy runs for commander-in-chief, all that's to be expected. What took us by surprise was an article focusing on Senator Obama's workout routine.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
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Netflix On Your Xbox
Many believe the Xbox 360 is best system for hardcore gamers. Might it be the console of choice for movie buffs, as well? A few months ago, the idea seemed ludicrous. The HD-DVD format )which the Xbox 360 supported( had been declared dead, buried, and obsolete. As it turns out, that may have been for the best. Starting this fall , the Xbox 360 will be able to stream films from Netflix for "free." Why the quotes?
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Guns N' Roses: Locked and Loaded
Back in 1987, Axl Rose welcomed us to the jungle. Now it's time to return the favor. After more than a decade of silence, Guns N' Roses will finally )finally!( release a new single into the wild. But his band's return is only part of the story. More interesting is the fact that the single, Shackler's Revenge , will premiere as a track for the Rock Band 2 videogame. The New York Times points out that the deal "underscores how important to the music business games have been.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
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Babies Got Bucks
OK, the twins are here. Now the question is, which charities benefit? As paparazzi hope to make a small fortune with candid shots of Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, those in the business of trafficking celebrity baby pictures estimate the fraternal twins are worth up to $20 million . The sum not only beats out older sis Shiloh's $4.1 million paycheck )which went to Namibian hospitals (, but it's more than double what J.Lo's lucrative pair, Emme and Max, earned.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
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A Cute New Crush for Ugly Betty?
If you're a fan of " Ugly Betty " and don't want to know anything about the upcoming season, stop right here. But if you're thirsty for buzz on everyone's favorite Mode assistant, we've got news for you. A real cutie pie has joined the ABC castâ"and rumors are, he'll catch Betty's eye. He certainly drew the attention of searchers this weekend. According to Hollywood Reporter, singer-songwriter-actor-hottie Val Emmich has signed on for the third season of "Ugly Betty.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
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Missile Envy
Why spend billions on turbofans, alloys, and other missile parts when Adobe Photoshop costs around $650? Then again, perhaps the Iranian Revolutionary Guard doctored an image of Iran's missile tests because three missiles just didn't present the pleasing symmetry that four would. News organizations around the world picked up the photo of Iran flexing its missile muscle, including Yahoo! News, the Financial Times, and the Los Angeles Times. According to NPR , however,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
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Sex and the Sopranos
HBO , giddy over the success of its " Sex and the City: The Movie ," may be going back for another dose of Carrie and company. But, wait, that's not all! There are also rumors " The Sopranos " might be getting "made" for the big screen. Bada bing, indeed! We'd love to tell you HBO is planning a cross-over flick where characters from the two iconic shows meet up )"Samantha, meet Paulie Walnuts..."(, but the alleged plans actually involve two separate movies. And, please note,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Buzz Multiplex: Hell Before Earth
The Buzz Multiplex takes its summer destinations seriously this week, as Eddie Murphy visits Earth, Brendan Fraser goes to the center of it, and Ron Perlman as Hellboy goes straight to, well, New York. 1. " Hellboy II: The Golden Army " )PG-13(. Expect big box office from this sequel, now hovering in the top 1,000 searches, with its plot as light as cotton candy but special effects as heavy as a double-chocolate fudge brownie.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
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Airlines Want Your Help
Fed-up consumers are vocal about high gas prices, and airlines are hoping to take advantage of their anger. The troubled industry has asked its customers to write letters to Congress regarding the high price of oil. Our first reaction upon reading the news? The airlines have clearly lost their mindsâ"since when does Congress actually do anything? But, according to several articles within the Buzz, that may not be the point.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
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The Secret Is Out
Being in the ABC Family way has taken on a whole new meaning. The cable network, a kind of Hallmark Channel for teens, has had its share of breakout hits )as breakout as you can get for a cable network(. Programs like " Kyle XY " and " Wildfire " have grappled with issues such as alienation, immigration, and, well, horses. Now the buzz surrounds " The Secret Life of the American Teenager ," which premiered July 1st and broke ABC Family records . No,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
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Quentin Hearts Brad
When Quentin Tarantino announces that he's making a movie, people listen. The auteur behind " Pulp Fiction " and " Kill Bill " recently revealed that he has not only finished the script for his next film )" Inglorious Bastards "(, he's already thinking about casting. According to several articles in the Buzz, Mr. Tarantino would love Brad Pitt for the lead in the World War II film. Alas, there may be a few snags with that plan. First, Mr.
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