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Nightclub Fire in Brazil Kills at Least 245
At least 232 people died in a tragic nightclub fire at Kiss Nightclub in Santa Maria, Brazil early this morning. According to CNN, about 2,000 people were inside the club when the fire broke out, which was double the maximum capacity of 1,000.
Obama Urged to Resign Over Beyoncé Lip-Snycing Scandal [WTF Friday]
I kid you not, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said that, “By lip-synching the national anthem, Beyoncé has cast a dark cloud over the President’s second term,” and the only way to remove that “cloud” is by resigning.

Are These Protestors Slut Shaming Rosie Huntington-Whiteley?
A women’s body or anyone’s body is not inherently sexual unless it is objectified and then sexualized. You can sexualize something by including suggestive overtones, language or gestures. These ads do none of that.
Happy 40th Anniversary Roe v. Wade: Where We Are Today [Sex in the News]
Today is the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the ruling that established the right to obtain an abortion across the country. The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of a woman’s rights to choose, at least within the first three months after conception. However, with how much talk there was about abortion in the last election, it almost feels like this ruling is going through a mid-life crisis.
Inaugurations, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Bad Lip Readings [Current Events Cheat Sheet]
Happy Inauguration Day, and Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Double holidays! Here are this week’s top stories.
Vogue Does A Hurricane Sandy Photo Shoot, Probably Offensive [Sugar Binge]
Vogue decided to do a Sandy Hook themed photo shoot featuring models decked out in couture amongst wreckage, hospitals and emergency services. It feels a bit in poor taste.
Breaking Down The Manti Te’o Dead Girlfriend Hoax
Was Manti Te’o in on the hoax? Is he gay? CollegeCandy is here to give you the deets and the dirt. We’ve digested the very long Deadspin article so you don’t have to.

Woman Got Stuck Between Two Buildings While Reaching for Pop-Tart
She supposedly fell between the two buildings as she was climbing, and no one knows exactly what she was doing to cause the fall. She has been hung there for our hours while firefighters struggled to find a way to free her.
Robert Pattinson Dumps K-Stew [Sugar Binge]
Oh noes, Robert Pattinson has given up on repairing things with Kristen Stewart. According to the always reliable RadarOnline, Rob just couldn’t get over Kristen’s infidelity and felt a little pushed into getting back together.
Does Too Much Money Make You A Lazy Student?
Students who have their college expenses paid for have less incentive to perform well because their financial comfort will provide them with a good life regardless if they perform well or not.
New Year, Same Crazy Politicians In Washington [Sex in the News]
Instead of focusing on one issue, I thought I’d share a smattering of new issues that came up this week, and judge from afar (aka Canada – the land of legal abortions and same-sex marriage).
Read About Gun Control, Then Watch a Puppy Learn to Walk Down Stairs [Current Events Cheat Sheet]
In case you were too busy obsessing over Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s perfect hosting job at the Golden Globes last night, here are the week’s top stories.
Wizard Casts Spell on Kate Middleton, Instantly Ages Her 37 Years [WTF Friday]
Kate Middleton and Prince William got the first glimpse of Kate’s royal portrait in a private viewing Friday morning, and let’s just say it should have stayed private.
America Fails At Everything: STDs, Obesity, Drug Use – Everything
The National Institutes of Health asked them to compare the health of Americans to people in Canada, Australia, Japan and 13 European countries including Britain, France, Portugal, Italy and Germany. Americans did worse in nine areas: infant mortality; injury and homicide rates; teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases; the AIDS virus; drug abuse; obesity and diabetes; heart disease; lung disease; and disabilities.
14 Leaked Photos Of Lena Dunham By Terry Richardson
Lena Dunham was recently shot by Terry Richardson for a spread in V magazine. I think she looks great, girl has been working that pixie cut like nobody’s business.
Outdated Laws Set A Rapist Free [Sex in the News]
I take you to Los Angeles; where a state appeals court overturned a rape conviction because the victim was not married. According to some antiquated law in California, if a victim is tricked into having sex with someone that is impersonating their partner, it is only considered rape if the victim is married.