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LA RUANA, Mexico (AP) — Michoacan is burning. A drug cartel that takes its name from an ancient monastic order has set fire to lumber yards, packing plants and passenger buses in a medieval-like reign of terror.

The second to last night of the season saw the season 16 finale of Dancing With The Stars (2.6/7). In the first DWTS finale with four remaining contestants, it all came down to former American Idol contestant Kellie Pickler, Disney star Zendaya, Olympian Aly Raisman and the Baltimore Ravens’ Jacoby Jones. With a performances from rapper Pitbull, Psy and former contestant Wynonna Judd, a winner was declared for the season. In terms of ratings results, it was both up and down to a low. The two-hour live results show was up 44% from last week. However, this season’s finale was down 13% from DWTS last cycle’s ender on November 27, 2012. Last night’s DWTS was also down 21% from its last spring finale on May 22, 2012. Last night was the lowest finale that DWTS has ever had. The show was the second highest rated show of the night behind The Voice but the most watched by far with 14.96 million tuning in. With a live show like this expect an adjustment later in the day when the final numbers come in. Ahead of the season premiere of The Bachelorette on May 27, a special one-hour recap of the funniest moments from The Bachelor (1.2/4) aired before DWTS last night. ABC won the night in total viewers with NBC topping among Adults 18-49. Replacing a scheduled The Voice recap, NBC began its night with ... Read More »