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Down Syndrome Death: Death of Maryland Man Handcuffed Upon Refusing to Leave Movie Theater Ruled Homicide

When Robert Ethan Saylor, a 26-year-old man with Down Syndrome went to see "Zero Dark Thirty" with a health aide, his family never expected that he wouldn't return home.

What Do Women Want From Hotels? Quality Shampoo, Flatirons, Customized Meals and More

When women travel, they often hope hotels will provide the convenience items they need, so they don't have to overpack. If they can leave hair straighteners, quality shampoos, yoga mats at home, they easily can turn a checked bag into a carry-on, Sara Kearney, Hyatt's senior vice president in charge of brands told USA Today.

Lil Wayne Banned: Rapper Claims NBA Banned Him From Events and That He Slept With Miami Heat Chris Bosh’s Wife

Lil Wayne is clearly not a Miami Heat fan, judging from some recent public comments he made against the team.

Six-Year-Old Maced: Man Charged with Assault After Allegedly Beating and Macing Man and Young Daughter at Laundromat [VIDEO]

A man who allegedly pummeled a customer and then sprayed both him and his daughter with mace at a Bronx laundromat on Saturday night is now facing an assault charge, ABC News reported.

J.K. Rowling Named Among Most Inspiring British Women, Ranked Higher Than Queen Elizabeth and Kate Middleton For Manchester Voters

J.K. Rowling beat out Queen Elizabeth and Kate Middleton as the most inspiring British woman -- at least among Manchester voters, Inquisitr.com reported. The author of the wildly popular Harry Potter series tied Olympic champion Jessica Ennis with 56 percent of Manchester respondents finding them inspirational, while the Queen earned the vote of two-fifths in the poll. Dame Helen Mirren was third on the list.

Cell Phones on the Plane: Possible Lift in Ban on In-Flight Phone Calls, But Some are Still Against It

The long-held regulations against using cell phones in U.S. airspace may soon be lifted, but many passengers and experts are still against it, citing both health risks and the potential annoyance.

Michelle Obama Midlife Crisis: First Lady Jokes That ‘Midlife Crisis’ Led Her to Get Bangs

You may have noticed in Michelle Obama's more recent appearances that her hairstyle is slightly different -- she has bangs now

Mississippi Officially Abolishes Slavery: 148 Years Later, Southern State Ratifies 13th Amendment

Mississippi has officially ratified the Constitution's 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the country -- a step that previously fell through the cracks in the southern state, United Press International reported.

Find. Eat. Drink: A New App for Travelers Who Love to Eat

If you're traveling somewhere new, and you don't have any foodie friends nearby, one new app, Find. Eat. Drink, may be the answer to your search for the best dining spots in your destination.

Identical Twin Quadruplets: Texas Mother Gives Birth to Two Sets of Twin Boys

One Texas couple trying to give their two-and-a-half year old son a baby sister faced an unexpected twist -- they had two sets of twin boys instead.

Leaked Wal-Mart Emails: Retail Stock Goes Down After Email About ‘Total Disaster’ Sales Leaks

In a leaked email, a Wal-Mart executive claimed that February sales were a "total disaster" so far, prompting the company's shares to fall on Friday, dragging on the retail sector.

68 Pythons Found: Burmese Pythons, A Nuisance in Everglades Region, Killed During Competition

Burmese pythons are both a nuisance and difficult to find in the Everglades region, but The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced that 68 pythons were killed during the closing days of the 2013 Python Challenge sponsored by state officials.

Travel Plans of the Filthy Rich: From Justin Bieber to Brazilian Carnaval

For those who have the money, travel is often luxurious, over-the-top and outlandish. Travel agents spoke to Condé Nast Traveler about the most expensive, outrageous trips they have planned.

California Fireball: Hours After Russian Meteor Crashed, Fireball Lights up California Sky

On the same day that a meteor exploded over Russia, injuring more than 1,000 people, and an asteroid passed relatively close to Earth, Northern California residents reported seeing an unusual flash of light over the San Francisco Bay area, leaving them shocked and in awe, The Associated Press reported.

Whale Sharks: When Vacationers Post Whale Shark Photos Online, Scientists Can Track Them

When vacationers take photos of whale sharks and post them online, their postings make it a bit easier for scientists to learn more about these animals, known as the world's largest fish, LiveScience reported.