The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation faced additional fallout Tuesday from its decision to restore funding to Planned Parenthood as a top official resigned and details emerged about the contentious internal discussions that led to the controversy . Read full article > >

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Komen vice president resigns as details emerge on Planned Parenthood debate

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation announced Friday that it would revise a new policy that barred the organization from funding Planned Parenthood, a move that had thrust the cancer foundation into a national controversy. Read full article > >

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The Associated Press reports that Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the nation’s leading breast-cancer charity, will cut off its funding to Planned Parenthood affiliates, where the foundation has traditionally paid for preventive screening services. Read full article > >

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Can you hear it — the roar of pink? With the start of October comes annual proof of breast cancer’s dominance on the cause circuit. The always A-listy Susan G. Komen for the Cure gala at the Kennedy Center will cap off the month, but pink ribbons are already spilling out everywhere, from the NFL field — where players are already accessorized with the hue — to screen stars. Read full article > >

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Jennifer Aniston offers starpower but few words in D.C. for breast cancer movie

Can you hear it — the roar of pink? With the start of October comes annual proof of breast cancer’s dominance on the cause circuit. The always A-listy Susan G. Komen for the Cure gala at the Kennedy Center will cap off the month, but pink ribbons are already spilling out everywhere, from the NFL field — where players are already accessorized with the hue — to screen stars. Read full article > >

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Jennifer Aniston offers starpower but few words in D.C. for breast cancer movie

– Hard rock heroes Guns ‘N Roses , rock queen Joan Jett , masters of mope the Cure and hip-hop pioneers Eric B. & Rakim are first time nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . The full slate of nominees for the 2012 class was announced today and also includes Heart , the Spinners , the Small Faces/Faces , Freddy King and Rufus with Chaka Khan . Returning to the ballot are Beastie Boys , Laura Nyro , War , Donovan and Red Hot Chili Peppers . Read full article > >

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Guns ‘N Roses, Joan Jett, the Cure, Eric B. and Rakim lead 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations