Back on the Radar of the Day: Anthony Wiener Announces NYC Mayor Candidacy

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Former New York congressman Anthony Weiner is back in public arena and he's running for mayor of New York City. The 48-year-old Democrat made headlines two years ago when he was forced to resign after accidentally tweeting a sexually suggestive photograph of his bulging manhood to one of his Twitter followers in May of 2011. In his latest campaign ad released yesterday, Weiner addresses his scandal by acknowledging that he "made some big mistakes" but claims he's the right man to fight for the city's "middle class." Let's hope Mr. Weiner keeps it in his pants this time, or at least, learns how to send a direct message.

Didn't See That Coming of the Day: Amy's Baking Company Owner Might Get Deported

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Didn't See That Coming of the Day: Amy's Baking Company Owner Might Get Deported
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It appears that Samy Bouzaglo, the Israeli-born co-owner of the now infamous Amy's Baking Company, may be facing deportation from the United States in a two-year-long immigration case. According to local news reports, the restauranteur's legal woes may possibly be linked to his past criminal history involving drug distribution, threats and extortion and he even managed to get himself banned from entering both France and Germany, according to an anonymous source who spoke to NBC. His wife and business partner Amy has previously had legal troubles as well, having plead guilty to the misusing a Social Security number when she applied for a $15,000 bank loan back in 2003.

Fandom News of the Day: Amazon Unveils a Fanfic Publishing Platform

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Fandom News of the Day: Amazon Unveils a Fanfic Publishing Platform
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Beginning in June, fanfiction authors will be able to self-publish their works from selected partner franchises via Kindle Worlds. Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars are already on board with the project and more are expected to be announced the official launch. However, authors aren't exactly jumping at the chance to turn their works into cash: by using the platform, authors give all rights to the work to Amazon, who can then license your elements to other authors with no compensation to the original poster. The platform also will not publish stories containing pornography, excessive use of brand names or crossovers, so your "Superwholock" mpreg (male pregnancy) stories will just have to stay on Tumblr.

Optical Illusion of the Day: Spinning Illusion of the Chocolate Zoetrope

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This zoetrope on display at the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory in Melbourne, Australia features a round wheel of chocolate bird characters that appear to come to life as the device spins.

Supercut of the Day: What XBox One is All About

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In case you missed Microsoft's big reveal of XBox One yesterday, watch this highlight reel to get the gist of it.

Happy Graduation, Class of 2013

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Happy Graduation, Class of 2013
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We're proud of you all. The world is your oyster, go get 'em!

Heartwarming Tearjerker of the Day: Moore Tornado Survivor Finds Her Dog in Rubble

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This morning, Moore, Oklahoma resident Barbara Garcia was in the middle of an interview with CBS News about losing her home and her beloved companion dog to the deadly tornado, when something miraculous unfolded right in front of them and the viewers at home (starting at 1:32). Just try not to tear up.