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Colombian rocker Juanes says he will not cancel a "Paz Sin Fronteras" concert in Cuba after receiving death threats. Miami's Cuban-American community has criticized Juanes for "pandering" to the Cuban government.

Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West get post-apocalyptic in a new video, "Run This Town." (via Concrete Loop)

Enjoy a photo gallery featuring all 84 Miss Universe 2009 contestants in their national costumes, including the winner, Diana Broce (Miss Panama).

Just in time for school: The Bookmarker is not only a pen, but a bookmark, book strap and flag dispenser. (via Better Living Through Design)

According to UNICEF, 9 out of 10 women in Jordan and 8 of 10 women in Ethiopia believe it's OK for their husbands to hit them. (via The Frisky)

Remember the rumors that the Bush administration was using threat alerts to score political points? Tom Ridge, the former Secretary of Homeland Security, is saying those rumors were true.

Less money, more problems: Rhode Island has the hightest percentage of illegal drug users in the U.S., Iowa the lowest.

The Obama Administration has announced that the popular "cash for clunkers" program will end on Monday at 8PM Eastern time.