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Britney Spears In Official Talks With Planet Hollywood Las VegasBritney Spears In Official Talks With Planet Hollywood Las Vegas

by National Confidential | 08 February 2013 | 9:22 pm EST

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Britney Spears is officially in talks with Planet Hollywood Las Vegas to be a headliner at the resort.

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Breaking News »

1,400 Flights Cancelled Before Snowstorm1,400 Flights Cancelled Before Snowstorm

by National Confidential | 07 February 2013 | 8:54 pm EST

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1,400 flights have been cancelled in advance of the major snowstorm headed towards the northeast.

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Crime, World »

Mass Tourist Rape Horror Near AcapulcoMass Tourist Rape Horror Near Acapulco

by National Confidential | 05 February 2013 | 12:02 pm EST

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Six female tourists were tied up and raped near Acapulco, Mexico.

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Weird »

7 Sexiest Cities Revealed7 Sexiest Cities Revealed

by National Confidential | 04 February 2013 | 4:10 pm EST

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Orbitz has released its annual list of the 10 sexiest cities in America and the world for 2013.

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Breaking News »

Feds To Announce Review Of Boeing DreamlinerFeds To Announce Review Of Boeing Dreamliner

by National Confidential | 11 January 2013 | 1:37 am EST

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Federal officials are set to announce a safety review of Boeing’s troubled Dreamliner planes.

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Weird »

$7 Million Lawsuit Filed Over Hotel Bedbugs$7 Million Lawsuit Filed Over Hotel Bedbugs

by National Confidential | 10 January 2013 | 8:15 pm EST

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A New York woman has filed a $7 million lawsuit after her room was infested with bedbugs.

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Media »

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Talks To Oprah About Plane Crash That Killed Dad, BrothersVIDEO: Stephen Colbert Talks To Oprah About Plane Crash That Killed Dad, Brothers

by National Confidential | 02 October 2012 | 2:18 am EST

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Appearing on Oprah’s Next Chapter, Colbert Report host Stephen Colbert talks to Oprah about the plane crash that killed his father and two brothers.

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Crime, Weird »

Man Arrested For Touching Self While Viewing Porn On PlaneMan Arrested For Touching Self While Viewing Porn On Plane

by National Confidential | 10 September 2012 | 4:10 pm EST

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A Reno man has been arrested for allegedly touching himself while viewing porn on an airplane and touching himself.

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Science »

This Is The One Thing You Don’t Want To Touch In A Hotel RoomThis Is The One Thing You Don’t Want To Touch In A Hotel Room

by National Confidential | 18 June 2012 | 1:29 am EST

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Scientists have now proven what the most filthy thing is in a typical hotel room.

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Weird »

Model’s Spray Tan Sets Off Airport Security AlertModel’s Spray Tan Sets Off Airport Security Alert

by National Confidential | 14 April 2012 | 6:04 pm EST

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The next time you fly, you can be sure airport security has you protected from spray tans, based on one model’s tale.

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Weird »

VIDEO: American Airlines Flight Attendant Throws TantrumVIDEO: American Airlines Flight Attendant Throws Tantrum

by National Confidential | 10 March 2012 | 11:16 am EST

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An American Airlines flight attendant threw an irrational tantrum, claiming the plane was going to crash.

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Top 50 New Year’s Party Spots RevealedTop 50 New Year’s Party Spots Revealed

by National Confidential | 26 December 2011 | 8:36 pm EST

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The top 50 party spots for New Year’s 2012 have been revealed.

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Hawaii Hotels See Big Money In Civil UnionsHawaii Hotels See Big Money In Civil Unions

by National Confidential | 25 December 2011 | 9:24 pm EST

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Hawaii hotels are expecting to make more money after a civil union law becomes active after January 1.

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Entertainment »

Atlantic City: Taj Mahal Casino Okay For Strip ClubAtlantic City: Taj Mahal Casino Okay For Strip Club

by National Confidential | 24 December 2011 | 3:51 pm EST

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The Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has been given the green light to add a strip club.

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Weird »

Florida County Mulls Nudist – Targeted Tourism CampaignFlorida County Mulls Nudist – Targeted Tourism Campaign

by National Confidential | 20 December 2011 | 3:25 pm EST

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Pasco County, Florida is considering an ad campaign targeted at European nudists.

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Celebrity »

Report: Alec Baldwin Kicked Off Airplane At LAX, Words With Friends Game BlamedReport: Alec Baldwin Kicked Off Airplane At LAX, Words With Friends Game Blamed

by National Confidential | 06 December 2011 | 4:34 pm EST

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Actor Alec Baldwin was kicked off an American Airline flight, according to online reports.

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Top 10 Travel Destinations For Holiday 2011Top 10 Travel Destinations For Holiday 2011

by National Confidential | 27 October 2011 | 8:35 am EST

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Orbitz has released a list of what they have determined to be the top vacation destinatons for the 2011 Holiday season, particularly Thanksgiving.

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Colleen O’Neal: Woman Sues Continental Airlines Over TurbulenceColleen O’Neal: Woman Sues Continental Airlines Over Turbulence

by National Confidential | 12 October 2011 | 8:26 am EST

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Colleen O’Neal of Lubbock, Texas, is suing Continental Airlines after she suffered turbulence during a flight in 2009.

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Breaking News »

Kathleen Wood: Disabled Veteran Says US Airways Discriminated Against HerKathleen Wood: Disabled Veteran Says US Airways Discriminated Against Her

by National Confidential | 04 October 2011 | 12:08 pm EST

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Kathleen Wood, an Army veteran who suffers from lupus, says that US Airways barred her an airport shuttle due to her disability.

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World »

10 Most Expensive Luxury Hotels In The World 201110 Most Expensive Luxury Hotels In The World 2011

by National Confidential | 27 September 2011 | 8:43 am EST

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Luxury-Hotels.com has released their list of the most expensive luxury hotels in the world.

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Breaking News »

Leisha Hailey: Actress Claims Southwest Kicked Her Off Plane For Kissing GirlfriendLeisha Hailey: Actress Claims Southwest Kicked Her Off Plane For Kissing Girlfriend

by National Confidential | 26 September 2011 | 5:56 pm EST

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Leisha Hailey, an actress formerly of The L-Word claims that Southwest Airlines removed her from a flight for kissing her girlfriend.

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Weird »

PHOTO: Man Swallowed Nearly A Kilo Of CocainePHOTO: Man Swallowed Nearly A Kilo Of Cocaine

by National Confidential | 16 September 2011 | 7:38 am EST

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An Irish man was arrested at Congonhas airport in Brazil on September 12.

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Jets Intercept American Airlines Flight 34Jets Intercept American Airlines Flight 34

by National Confidential | 11 September 2011 | 5:13 pm EST

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American Airlines flight 34 was intercepted by two military jets (F-16s) in a flight bound to New York from Los Angeles.

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World »

10 Safest Airlines 2011 Revealed10 Safest Airlines 2011 Revealed

by National Confidential | 30 August 2011 | 11:18 pm EST

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The Air Transport Rating Agency in Switzerland has released their annual list of the 10 safest airlines in the world.

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Celebrity »

Gérard Depardieu Urinates In Airplane CabinGérard Depardieu Urinates In Airplane Cabin

by National Confidential | 17 August 2011 | 9:23 am EST

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French actor Gérard Depardieu reportedly urinated in the cabin of an airplane when the crew told him he had to wait his turn to use the restroom.

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Top 10 Best Places To Live In America 2011Top 10 Best Places To Live In America 2011

by National Confidential | 02 August 2011 | 8:26 am EST

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RelocateAmerica has released its annual list of the best places in America to live for 2011.

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Top 50 4th Of July 2011 Travel DestinationsTop 50 4th Of July 2011 Travel Destinations

by National Confidential | 23 June 2011 | 11:23 am EST

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Travel site Priceline.com has released their list of the top travel destinations for 4th of July 2011. The list is based on hotel room booking requests made by customers on the site. Downtown Chicago #1 Chicago, North Michigan Avenue and River North Area #2 New Orleans, French Quarter #3 Montreal, Downtown/City Center #4 Ottawa #5 [...]

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TSA: We’ll Avoid Kid PatdownsTSA: We’ll Avoid Kid Patdowns

by National Confidential | 23 June 2011 | 7:35 am EST

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The Transportation Security Administration has announced that it has changed its policies on invasive patdowns of children. The TSA says in the future, for children 10 and under, it will find an alternative method of searching them. The change in TSA policy came after video of a 5 year old getting probed became viral.

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Business »

Americans Start Returning To European Luxury HotelsAmericans Start Returning To European Luxury Hotels

by National Confidential | 26 May 2011 | 7:03 am EST

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European Luxury Hotel “European luxury hotels recorded strong growth in 2010 which continued into the first quarter of this year, driven by travelers from outside Europe returning to the region and leisure travelers choosing to stay in premium accommodation, according to new research from American Express Business Insights. ” READ MORE

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World »

Burj Al Arab Again Voted Best Hotel In Middle EastBurj Al Arab Again Voted Best Hotel In Middle East

by National Confidential | 17 May 2011 | 7:05 am EST

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Burj Al Arab picture “For the eight year running, the Burj Al Arab , the sail-shaped hotel on one of Dubai’s pristine beaches, has been voted the best hotel in the Middle East. And it is a natural choice. The 7-star hotel is a perfect example of the excessive luxury, what with walls embellished with [...]

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World »

Super Rich Set To Make Chinese Yacht Market BoomSuper Rich Set To Make Chinese Yacht Market Boom

by National Confidential | 15 May 2011 | 1:41 pm EST

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“Yacht makers are hoping they will be the latest to benefit from China’s booming economy, which is creating a growing class of wealthy tycoons splurging on luxury lifestyle pursuits. Rich Chinese are already known for spending lavish sums of money on flashy apartments, designer labels such as Louis Vuitton and high-end cars such as Porsches [...]

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Crime, World »

Valeriy Tolmashev: Man Tries To Hijack Alitalia Plane To LibyaValeriy Tolmashev: Man Tries To Hijack Alitalia Plane To Libya

by National Confidential | 25 April 2011 | 12:00 am EST

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“Valeriy Tolmashev, a 48-year-old man from Kazakhstan, approached a flight attendant and held a nail file (or possibly a small knife) against her neck, ordering the pilot to land the plane in Libya. Four passengers and flight attendants quickly wrestled him to the floor, then secured him in his seat, where the ‘agitated’ Tolmashev was [...]

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World »

Hong Kong Airlines Flight Attendants Take Mandatory Kung FuHong Kong Airlines Flight Attendants Take Mandatory Kung Fu

by National Confidential | 18 April 2011 | 1:33 pm EST

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“This isn’t something you hear everyday: Hong Kong Airlines is requiring its new cabin crews–all 23 of them–to master wing chun–a form of kung fu practiced by the legendary Bruce Lee, among others, according to the South China Morning Post. But why? To deal with unruly passengers, of course.” READ MORE

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