Shauna Wright

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Gary Busey
Age: 68
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Being the chiclet-toothed Oscar-nominated star of ‘The Buddy Holly Story,’ making regular appearances on TV shows including ‘Gunsmoke,’ ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ ‘Law & Order’ and ‘Entourage,’ a long arrest record, and a well-publicized 1988 motorcycle accident in which he wasn’t wearing a helmet

Nicole Scherzinger
Age: 34
Occupation: Singer and Dancer
Known For: Acting as lead vocalist for the Pussycat Dolls hit singles like ‘Don’t Cha’ and ‘Buttons,’ winning the 10th season of ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ and recently being booted from her spot as a judge on the US version ‘The X Factor’ but picking up a gig judging the UK version of the talent competition

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The Obama administration got an enormous victory on Thursday when the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to uphold the President’s signature achievement: the 2010 health care law.

And in a surprise to many court watchers, it was Chief Justice John Roberts who sided with the more liberal justices and wrote the majority opinion.

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If you’re looking to do a good deed today, you might consider donating blood. The American Red Cross says it received 50,000 fewer donations than expected in June, and as a result, blood and platelet supplies are dangerously low.

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1633 – The Holy Office in Rome forces Galileo to recant his view that the Sun is the center of the Universe (More info)

1944 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the G.I. Bill into law (More info)

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1885 – The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor (More info)

1928 – Amelia Earhart embarks on the first trans-Atlantic flight by a woman (More info)

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Thinking about taking a few days off for the Fourth of July holiday? If your plans involve a plane ticket, travel experts say now’s the best time to buy.

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If your gas mileage doesn’t seem as good as it once was, there might be some very valid reasons — including the fact that you’re driving too aggressively.

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Former Rutgers student Dharun Ravi, who was convicted in March of a hate crime for using a webcam to spy on his roommate’s same-sex intimate encounter two years ago, was sentenced Monday by a New Jersey judge to probation, community service and 30 days in jail.

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For the past few years, language purists have bemoaned the way “text speak” like LOL and OMG has wormed its way into written communication.

But according to parents, a Georgia elementary school went too far when it made students sign a pledge stating they wouldn’t use acronyms when signing each other’s yearbooks.

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Being bullied or physically abused isn’t just tough on kids emotionally — new research reveals it’s also rough on their bodies, making their DNA actually age faster than it otherwise would.

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As college tuition and contributions to college savings funds rise, experts are again examining the value of higher education and wondering if the cost is a good investment in someone’s future.

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A few weeks ago, TIME Magazine revealed the names it was considering for its annual list of the ’100 Most Influential People in the World.’ Reader votes determined one person, while the rest were selected by the magazine’s editors.

And now the final list — which includes athletes, actors, entrepreneurs and politicians — is out. So who made the cut?

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