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• A US Navy warship has arrived off the Somali coast where pirates are holding the captain of a cargo ship hostage. — Telegraph
• President Obama has invited friends and aides to a private seder dinner at the White House tonight to mark Passover. — AP
• Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi predicts that earthquake
  reconstruction will cost several billion euros. — Wall Street Journal
• Voters in a Missouri small town have reelected their mayor, four weeks after he died. — AP
• Thousands of North Koreans rallied in their capital to celebrate their country's rocket launch. — BBC News
• New York's US Senators have introduced legislation that would grant posthumous citizenship to the victims of last week's shootings in Binghampton. — CNN
• Twenty-three schools in Detroit are set to be closed next year. — USA Today

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Brriingg — time for class! Monday night's Gossip Girl fashion was all about the polish and the prep. Who better than Blair to demonstrate the art of exuding school girl sophistication in a navy blue Diane von Furstenberg suit and sassy red Dior bag? To keep herself warm, she layered her short sleeve jacket with an ivory top. Though you can't see it in the pic, white knit tights and simple black pumps complete her prim and proper look.

To get even more looks from the latest episode, visit CelebStyle!

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A 90-year-old woman who claims to be the young nurse in the iconic "Kissing the War Goodbye" photo from WWII fell into the arms of another charming young Navy man this weekend.

Edith Shain, who lives in Los Angeles, posed for photos in her token nurse's uniform and tights — just like the outfit she wore in 1945 — before going to see a revival of South Pacific. She will serve as grand marshal of NYC's Veterans Day parade today and ride a float with a group of veterans.

On Aug. 15, 1945 Shain joined thousands of people celebrating in Times Square after Japan surrendered. She says a sailor suddenly grabbed and kissed her — the precise moment a Life magazine photographer caught it on film. The photographer didn't get the name of the kissing couple so years later Life went on a quest to find them and ended up with a bunch of claimants. At least three veterans say they are the strong sailor, and at least one other woman has claimed to be the nurse. But Shain remains convinced she is the gal. To see what she says of the day and photo, read more

Wasn't I just talking about what a doll emerging star Emma Stone is? She looked spot on at the Pineapple Express premiere. She is young, fun, and feels comfortable in her skin; her outfit said just that. The mixing of black and blue creates a cool moody effect. Her black wraparound belt and the subtle bubble hem contrast each other and her peep-toe booties were fresh. This leaves me wanting to see more from the fresh-faced star.

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LBD. LBD. LBD. I'm just as guilty as the next girl of owning at least ten. The LBD is indeed a fail-safe fashion choice, but what about when you want to mix it up just a tad? Kerry Washington proves that a Luella LND can capture attention just as much as its noir cousin.

The key to standing out in navy is to play with textures. In a flat silk, navy can look very, well, flat. Navy is regal and stunning in satin, fluid jersey, or flirty pleats. The best part? You can have a field day with accessories — especially costume jewelry. And yes: you can wear black shoes with a navy dress! Just pull it together with the rest of your accessories, a moody coat or a smoky eye.

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