Photographer Leibovitz could lose portfolio due to debt

Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz could lose the right to her entire portfolio of world-famous photographs if she doesn’t meet a Tuesday deadline to pay back a $24 million loan she is alleged to owe. Leibovitz, who has photographed everyone from the Rolling Stones to Queen Elizabeth II, put her art, intellectual property and even real estate assets up for collateral last year when she consolidated her massive debts

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‘Deviant hazing’ alleged at U.S. embassy in Kabul

Some private security guards hired to protect the U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan say their contractor has allowed widespread mistreatment, sexual activity and intimidation within their ranks, according to the watchdog group Project On Government Oversight (POGO).

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Bomb parts smuggled into 10 federal buildings during test

Plainclothes investigators sent to test security at federal buildings in four U.S. cities were successful in smuggling bomb components through guard posts at all 10 of the sites they visited, according to a government report. The investigators then assembled the bombs in restrooms and freely entered numerous government offices while carrying the devices in briefcases, the report said.

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Miss California USA Prejean dethroned

Carrie Prejean has been dethroned as Miss California USA for "contract violations," including missing scheduled pageant events, according to a state pageant official. Prejean, 22, retained her title last month despite a controversy over topless photos, missed appearances and her statements against same-sex marriage

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Prepaid wireless service could spur price war

The prepaid cell phone market has finally hit the U.S. in a big way as economically strapped consumers flock to inexpensive pay-as-you-go services. The result will likely mean that big cell phone providers may be forced to slash prices on contract service plans to keep consumers from defecting

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Vegas entertainer Danny Gans dies at 52

Singer-impressionist-comedian Danny Gans died early Friday at his Las Vegas, Nevada, home, according to the hotel where he was based. Gans, 52, was voted Las Vegas “Entertainer of the Year” for 11 of the 13 years he has been based there. Hotel mogul Steve Wynn, who signed Gans to star in his Encore Theatre starting in February, said he was “devastated at the loss of our brilliant, talented and loving friend.” “One of the most unique human beings and entertainers in the world has been taken from us in an unexpected moment,” Wynn said

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