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Is rooting for the home team a knee-jerk reaction? Not in Florida, where a recent poll by Quinnipiac University found that the number-one team is the New York Yankees, even though the state has two Major League teams of its own, the Miami Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays. Len Berman says there's an easy explanation.

Benjamin Doyle of Iowa is banned from all Iowa City High School sports for life after charging onto the field after his son and trying to remove him from play. His reasoning: he believed his son's grades weren't good enough to be playing. But the school and Ben's wife disagree. Patrick Jones has the rest.

Canadian Police were called to the headquarters of The Conservative Party in Ottawa after a severed human foot was sent to the office. The package was addressed to the party, which is lead by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Police later discovered a human hand in the mail. And, in Montreal, police found a torso in a suitcase! Something's up in the Great White North. Patrick Jones has the rest. 

Rumors of Apple's new iPhone 5 -- including that it will, like the iPad 3, just be called the "new iPhone" -- have been bolstered by new pictures posted to the Mac site 9to5Mac.com of various parts. They suggest the screen and phone will be taller but not wider, the headphone jack is moving and the connector is going to change, rendering all those current attachments useless.

A motorcyclist driving on a highway in Tennessee was hit by a golf ball wacked from a nearby course. The woman lost a few teeth. And, she's only the latest victim of errant golf balls. Len Berman recalls the tee shot in Massachusetts that caromed off a Toyota and hit "nothing but cup."

Kim Kardashian claims that some items were stolen from her luggage when she traveled back from the Cannes film festival. She tweeted that her bag was searched and sentimental items were taken. British Airways says it's looking into the incident.  Priya Desai has the low down on the Kardashian airport drama!      

Will Smith and Jay Z are giving the musical Annie some street cred. The musical is headed to the big screen in a hip hop version starring Will's daughter Willow Smith. The soundtrack will be produced by Jay Z with a nod to Ghetto Anthem no doubt. Our Priya Desai takes a look at a new twist on a old classic. 

The CBC is facing criticism for its new show "While the Men Watch," a web program for women while men watch the Stanley Cup Finals.The show, hosted by Lena Sutherland and Jules Mancuso, discusses topics like the best-dressed and best-looking players. Not all Canadians are behind the show. Len Berman has more on why some fans want to put the CBC in the penalty box.

Tim Tebow is being teased by his new Jets teammates over his virginity, according to a tweet by New York Daily News reporter Kevin Armstrong. The players chanted "Lolo," for Lolo Jones, the Olympian who is saving herself for marriage -- just like the quarterback. Patrick Jones reports on what could be a match made in heaven. 

TidePods, a new single-dose form a laundry detergent, are poisoning children around the country. The cute and colorful design is appealing to toddlers and it is being mistaken for candy.  Toxicologists say they aren't sure what it is in the product that is causing the poisoning, but Gillian Pensavalle has a hunch that it's probably the laundry detergent. 

The $15 million Britney Spears is getting to be a judge on the upcoming season of "X-Factor" isn't enough. Reportedly her backstage demands run the gamut from the glamorous to the gluttonous -- including a massage therapist, 34 Hervé Leger dresses and 10 bags of Doritos. Rena Karefa-Johnson has more.

The Dark Knight Rises, starring Christian Bale, Tom Hardy and Anne Hathaway, hits theaters this July and two new television spots have been released to hold us over. In the new video, fans can get more glimpses of Bane, Batman and Selina Kyle aka Catwoman. Gillian Pensavalle is certain that director Christopher Nolan won't disappoint.

A Memphis man uncovered 13 tombstones buried in his front walkway. Jason Blackburn made the discovery when doing some backyard maintenance. The tombstones originated from a nearby military cemetery and were brought to the home by its previous owner, who worked at the cemetery. But, no need to call the "Ghostbusters." Patrick Jones has more on the unusual find. 

American Idol's final two contestants Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips sang for America's votes one last time. The judge's were leaning towards Jessica after the first round, but Phillip came out strong in the end with what would be his first single called "Home." Patrick Jones recaps all of the performances and offers his prediction of the winner. 

What does a big payroll buy you in Major League Baseball? Through the first quarter of a season, it secures you residence in or near the basement. The New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are ranked one through four in payroll. Len Berman says the return on their investment basically stinks.