Richie Sambora to miss part of Bon Jovi tour

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Guitarist Richie Sambora will not be performing with Bon Jovi during the current leg of the band's Because We Can tour.  The band, on its website, cited "personal issues." The band says all shows will go on as scheduled. No other information was given. Hours before the announcement late Tuesday, Sambora tweeted that he was "Watching more of the 'Every Road Leads Home To You' cover videos." … [Read more...]

UPDATE: Rutgers, Pernetti fire Rice after video release and Governor Christie releases a statement

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PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - Rutgers has fired basketball coach Mike Rice after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using gay slurs during practice. The videotape, broadcast Tuesday on ESPN, has prompted scores of outraged social media comments as well as sharp criticism from Gov. Chris Christie. The head of the New Jersey Assembly called for … [Read more...]

Gun legislation considered by the President and the State of Connecticut

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President Obama travels to Colorado today to step up his call for universal background checks for gun buyers and at least a vote in Congress on an assault weapons ban and limits on large-capacity ammunition magazines. Meantime, Connecticut lawmakers are expected to pass some of the strictest gun control laws in the country. Debate is set to begin on the far-reaching legislation negotiated … [Read more...]

WWE helps launch Superstars for Sandy Relief

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Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - WWE is joining with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes to launch Superstars for Sandy Relief. Fans can bid on hundreds of items in an online auction, including attending a NASCAR race with WWE superstar John Cena. The auction begins Monday and closes April 9. Paul Levesque, … [Read more...]