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The truth is there's little the government can do about lies on cable

If a company makes a false claim in an advertisement, the government has the power to hold that company accountable and not allow consumers to be fleeced. That's because the Federal Trade Commission regulates truth in advertising. "When consumers see or hear an advertisement, whether it's on the Internet, radio or television, or anywhere else, federal law says that ad must be truthful, not misleading, and, when appropriate, backed by scientific evidence,"

Who is Tom Emmer, the Republican nominee for speaker of the House from Minnesota who pulled out hour

Gridiron Football achieved two firsts in Arizona during the past weekend: first, a coaches conference and showcase only for females flag football; and second, a youth football competition for flag and 7v7 teams. Among the noteworthy figures that joined them were Trey McBride, starting tight end for the Arizona Cardinals, Lyndsey Fry, who won a… ncG1vNJzZmidkae5urnEpqaroZGhwG%2BvzqZmqZmloa5ur9GusWankp7Btq3RsmSipl2hvLe1zaBkpp2dpL%2B6ec6fZJplkpq5sMLEnWSmp6SdsrN7

'The Wire' Star Al Brown Dead at 83

Shutterstock Premier Al Brown -- famous from "The Wire" -- has died ... this according to his loved ones. The actor's daughter, Jenny, tells TMZ ... Al passed away Friday in Las Vegas as a result of his Alzheimer's battle. She tells us that before he got into acting in the '90s, he was a 29-year-old Air Force vet who served two tours in Vietnam ... so he served honorably.

Rapper Spotemgottem Shot in Miami Road Rage Incident

Spotemgottem is recovering in a Florida hospital after being shot multiple times in a Miami road rage incident. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Florida Highway Patrol responded to a road rage incident involving a shooting around 3 AM Friday, with the car the rapper was riding in being shot at least 22 times on the driver's side. Our sources say the driver told troopers he was driving southbound on I-95 when gunshots started ringing out from another car.

Suge Knocked the Hell Out!

How the mighty have fallen -- literally! Suge Knight was hit so hard by a man last night, he lost consciousness. LOCATION: Shag nightclub in Hollywood. LOWDOWN: A TMZ source was there last night, and witnessed Suge talking to a guy -- and the convo was friendly enough at first. Then it turned. Suge shouted, "I want my money!" Suge then rushed the guy with the help of his posse, and began hitting and kicking him.