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Full Tilt Poker, one of the Internet’s most popular poker sites, operated “as a massive Ponzi scheme against its own players,” alleges Manhattan’s US attorney.

The allegations come as part of a civil money laundering complaint claiming that funds the site raised went to pay members of its board of directors, which includes poker pros Howard Lederer and Christopher “Jesus” Ferguson. The board is reported to have taken $440 million since April 2007.

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

Sophia Loren
Age: 77
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Winning 50 international awards including two Oscars, seven Golden Globes, and a Grammy, being an iconic sex symbol, and appearing in movies such as ‘Marriage Italian-Style’ and ‘Ready to Wear’

Kristen Johnston
Age: 44
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing Sally Solomon in the television series ’3rd Rock from the Sun,’ which garnered her two Emmy Awards

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

1591 – Ferdinand Magellan sets sail from Spain in an effort to find a western sea route to the rich Spice Islands of Indonesia (More info)

1881 – Chester A. Arthur is inaugurated as the 21st President of the United States following the assassination of James Garfield (More info)

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

1881 – US President James Garfield dies of wounds suffered in a July 2 shooting (More info)

1934 – Bruno Hauptmann is arrested for the kidnap and murder of Charles Lindbergh, Jr. (More info)

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

1920 – The Mayflower sails from Plymouth, England, bound for the New World with 102 passengers (More info)

1908 – The General Motors Corporation is founded (More info)

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I love telling stories of acts of kindness. I think there is good out there, we just hear the hard luck and underbelly of human nature. This story put a lump in my throat and reminded me of favors that have been done for me.

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Today on the show, was I pulling your leg? No, not really, Panasonic announced they have come up with robots to compete on a triathlon course in Hawaii.

The company said three types of Evolta robots, developed to swim, bike and run, will challenge to complete an Ironman triathlon course in Hawaii, October 24, 2011, powered by three AA-size rechargeable Evolta batteries, the company said

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

Tommy Lee Jones
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor
Known For: A long career including the films ‘The Fugitive,’ ‘Men in Black,’ and ‘No Country for Old Men,’ plus three Oscar nominations

Oliver Stone
Age: 65
Occupation: Director
Known For: Controversial movies such as ‘JFK’ and ‘Natural Born Killers,’ winning three Oscars for directing ‘Platoon’ and ‘Born on the Fourth of July’ and writing ‘Midnight Express,’ and being one of Hollywood’s foremost conspiracy theorists

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

Peter Cetera
Age: 67
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Serving as lead vocalist for the group Chicago on such hits as ’25 or 6 to 4,’ ‘If You Leave Me Now,’ and ‘Wishing You Were Here,’ and having solo hits such as ‘Glory of Love’ and ‘The Next Time I Fall’

Jean Smart
Age: 60
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing the ditzy Charlene on the CBS sitcom ‘Designing Women,’ and roles in other shows like ’24,’ ‘Samantha Who?,’ and ‘Hawaii Five-0′

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