Skechers Shape-up's Ads Made Deceptive, False Claims

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Skechers USA will pay $40 million to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission that the footwear company made unfounded claims that its Shape-ups shoes would help people lose weight and strengthen their rear-end, leg and stomach muscles.

Sketchy advertising by the shoemaker will cost them $45 million, with Washington State getting nearly $118000. Reality star Kim.

More >> Skechers, famously known for their Shape-Ups shoes has been slapped with a $45 million dollar fine for false advertising. The Federal Trade Commission said Skechers couldn't adequately prove the Shape-Ups, Tone-Ups or the Skechers Resistance

According to a Federal Trade Commission report, Skechers USA has agreed to pay $40 million to provide refunds to people

Skechers Shape-ups Settlement 2012 MAY 16, 2012 – If you bought a pair of Skechers shape-ups and other “toning shoes”, you may like to know that Skechers has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges it mislead

Jays' Lawrie suspended four games

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The biggest story in baseball this morning is Brett Lawrie's emotional outburst and ejection from last night's Toronto Blue Jays/Tampa Bay Rays game and the suspension that will likely result. Interestingly enough, I was

Soon enough, we'll almost certainly learn that Brett Lawrie will be suspended for his actions Tuesday night. The Blue Jays third baseman went a little cuckoo after being called out on strikes in the ninth inning of a one-run

Yet suspended Toronto infielder Brett Lawrie and injured Washington teen phenom Bryce Harper still have a long way to go before hitting our list of baseball's wildest rants and raves. These guys all rank: ___ GEORGE BRETT Has a player ever looked more

Baseball Brett Lawrie heard the penalty, then expressed just one regret about his tantrum: that his batting helmet bounced up and hit an umpire. Major League Baseball suspended Lawrie for four games and fined him an undisclosed amount Wednesday,

Baseball Brett Lawrie heard the penalty, then expressed just one regret about his tantrum: that his batting helmet bounced up and hit an umpire. Major League Baseball suspended Lawrie for four games and fined him an undisclosed amount Wednesday,

Kings Remain Calm, Continuing Road Run

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By Doug Gross, CNN (CNN) — So, let's say you're doing a Google search for "Kings." Did you mean the LA hockey team or the Sacramento basketball team? Maybe the TV show? Or maybe you actually wanted to know something about monarchs.

(AP) — The Los Angeles Kings knew the Coyotes would come at them with everything they had. Even when that meant some questionable hits as the frustration grew, the Kings never let it bother them. Withstanding an early push and a series of late

Lakers and Clippers will mix with Kings and Coyotes, while 120000 screaming fans descend, in waves, on Staples Center, the city's gleaming downtown arena. Starting Thursday night, the building will host six playoff games in four days: two by the NHL's

Delhi Daredevils beat Kings XI Punjab by five wickets at the Ferozeshan Kotla Stadium this week. The Daredevils are now the first team to qualify for the play-offs while Kings XI are still in the seventh position. Table toppers Delhi Daredevils became

Lakers and Clippers will mix with Kings and Coyotes, while 120000 screaming fans descend, in waves, on Staples Center, the city's gleaming downtown arena. Starting Thursday night, the building will host six playoff games in four days: two by the NHL's

Nicki Minaj And Nas Seal 'Right By My Side' Video With A Kiss

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Rapper Nicki Minaj has been teasing her new video, “Right By My Side”, for the last couple weeks, and the video has made its premiere moments ago on BET's 106 and Park as well as Vevo! She even has a special surprise

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By Ben Crandell May 11, 2012 07:33 AM Nicki Minaj recently woke up America on "Today" with a Matt chat, "Starships" and "Right By My Side." Seems like only yesterday that we were stopped in Broward traffic and saw a light pole festooned with a Kinko-ed

Nicki Minaj keeps it colorful while arriving at an airport on Tuesday (May 15) in Sydney, Australia. The 29-year-old rapper tweeted her excitement for tonight's festivities. “Sold out show in Sydney, Australia tonite!!!!!!” she wrote.

By Ben Crandell May 11, 2012 07:33 AM Nicki Minaj recently woke up America on "Today" with a Matt chat, "Starships" and "Right By My Side." Seems like only yesterday that we were stopped in Broward traffic and saw a light pole festooned with a Kinko-ed

Medical examiner sets autopsy for Mary Kennedy, wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Mary Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr, has been found dead in her home in Bedford, New York, TMZ reports.

Radar Online is reporting that Mary Kennedy, the former wife of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has been found dead. They quote a source saying that police are at the home of Robert's home and that Mary may have committed

According to an ABC News affiliate in Mount Kisco, “Police confirm that a deceased person was located inside the home at approximately 1:36 p.m.” Robert F. Kennedy, 58, filed for divorce from Mary Kennedy, 52 and an

According to an ABC News affiliate in Mount Kisco, “Police confirm that a deceased person was located inside the home at approximately 1:36 p.m.” Robert F. Kennedy, 58, filed for divorce from Mary Kennedy, 52 and an

According to an ABC News affiliate in Mount Kisco, “Police confirm that a deceased person was located inside the home at approximately 1:36 p.m.” Robert F. Kennedy, 58, filed for divorce from Mary Kennedy, 52 and an

John Travolta's first sex-assault accuser enlists Gloria Allred

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By Jen HegerRadar Assistant Managing Editor The first masseur that sued John Travolta last week for sexual assault and battery, has hired famed attorney Gloria Allred, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.

Tressler held a press conference with attorney, Gloria Allred, to announce her claim of gender discrimination. (Di Angelo Publications) Sarah Tressler was a society writer for the Houston Chronicle until March of this year, when a local alt-weekly

Looks like John Doe #1, the first anonymous masseur to accuse John Travolta of sexual battery and harassment, won't be without legal counsel for long.

Today: Nobody tells Morgan Freeman how to plug a movie, one of John Travolta's masseurs hires Gloria Allred, and Kanye West isn't singing about Kim Kardashian, The first masseur John Travolta allegedly pawed — the one who flight records suggest is

Looks like John Doe #1, the first anonymous masseur to accuse John Travolta of sexual battery and harassment, won't be without legal counsel for long.

Bode leads Baffert to Preakness

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Infield Insanity: Preakness debauchery through the years. Jerry Jackson 3 Comments Entertainment, Maryland, Sports, The Baltimore Sun alcohol, Baltimore, festival, horse racing, Infield, Maryland, music, party, Pimlico,

Lisa Schatz, owner of Cupcake, shows some of the Preakness dresses they have for sale at her store in Fells Point. (Lloyd Fox, Baltimore Sun / May 9, 2012) By John-John Williams IV, The Baltimore Sun Lisa Schatz starts her Preakness shopping eight

The spectacular head-on view of the stretch duel between Ridan and Greek Money in the 1962 Preakness Stakes was captured almost by accident 50 years ago, on a scorching hot May afternoon by Joseph A. DiPaola Jr., a long-time photographer for The

Having just arrived Wednesday afternoon at Pimlico, the trainer quickly grabbed a shank and began walking Bodemeister so that a groom could prepare a stall to receive as its new resident the 8-5 morning-line favorite for Saturday's 137th Preakness.

Three of the top participants from the Kentucky Derby are out for the Preakness. Dullahan, who finished third, Union Rags, who finished seventh and Hansen, who finished ninth, have all been scratched from the lineup.

Flesh-eating condition caused by common bacteria

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Learn answers to common questions about necrotizing fasciitis, the infection that has taken Aimee Copeland's leg and may claim her life.

In addition, medical professionals are so good at treating wounds that often, even if the body is infected with flesh-eating bacteria, the wound is cleaned up and rid of the bug before it does any damage, Schaffner says. Necrotizing fasciitis is never

A South Carolina woman who recently gave birth to twins is in critical condition after being diagnosed with same flesh-eating bacteria as a highly-publicized case in Atlanta.

ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – In treating open wounds, doctors say it's no longer just a matter of putting a bandage on it and waiting for it to get better. There are some things you need to be aware of and cautious of when treating

But mention flesh eating bacteria, and you can watch the cowboy cringe. The bacteria attacked Oliver's left arm five years ago and 52-year-old man nearly died. “I didn't know if he was going to make it or not,” said his wife Shannon.

The Stars Come Out in the Celtics' Big Win

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PHILADELPHIA — Kevin Garnett yapped his way down the court after big baskets and clearly enjoyed taking it to the 76ers. Rajon Rondo pushed the ball and relentlessly attacked the lane.

There was no late drama in the Eastern Conference, where the Boston Celtics trounced the Philadelphia 76ers 107-91 to move ahead 2-1 in their best-of-seven series. Although the 76ers lost by a bigger margin, it will be the Lakers who will probably be

WASHINGTON—Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green will return to Georgetown University this weekend to collect his diploma at graduation ceremonies after earning a degree in English with a minor in theology. Green left Georgetown in 2007 after leading the

PHILADELPHIA — Kevin Garnett yapped his way down the court after big baskets and clearly enjoyed taking it to the 76ers. Rajon Rondo pushed the ball and relentlessly attacked the lane.

The series now moves to the Wells Fargo Center. The Celtics have to pick up at least one game in Philly after giving up home court in the game 2 loss at home. The Celtics have played very poorly so far in the first two games.

Why Billy Bob Thornton Is Afraid of Antiques

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If Billy Bob Thornton's new memoir, “The Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts” (William Morrow), reads as if he's sitting in a roomful of friends telling stories, that's because it was written that way. The actor and musician ran a microphone up from

Live With Kelly Billy Bob Thornton; Eli Manning; co-host Chris Harrison. (N) 9 am KABC The View Arsenio Hall; Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. (N) 10 am KABC The Doctors Beverly Johnson; Kris Jenner; Adam Rodriguez. (N) 2 pm KCBS Dr. Phil A young

Before Angelina Jolie was a a globe hopping, kid-adopting humanitarian, she was the young wife of actor Billy Bob Thornton, and the pair famously wore.

Tonight Billy Bob Thornton on Angelina Jolie, his movie career and much more in a primetime exclusive. Also, Ehud Barak. Coming up tonight at 9 pm, Piers Morgan invites Katherine Jackson into the studio for a candid and revealing face to face interview

In 2009, Hollywood actor Billy Bob Thornton, plugging his music on a radio show, seemed to be in a most undiplomatic mood. With apparent disdain, he dismissed his Canadian audiences as "mashed potatoes with no gravy". "Oh, we've got some gravy up here