CULTURE

Sierra Shoemaker, 12, outsmarted judges of a Fresno County, Calif., school spelling bee.

Seven people were killed and four wounded at a bar in Cancun as thousands of American college students flocked to the city as part of spring break.

What’s the best way to view Pan-STARRS this weekend? How about a flight on Air Berlin.

Whether you’re seeking all-out luxury or a more affordable, budget-friendly spring break, here are a few places not to be overlooked in 2013.

Full-figured H&M mannequins are stirring controversy on the Internet after users argue whether or not they are "fat."

New York women want Kate Middleton's nose, and they've been flocking to plastic surgeons to get it.

Rob Thomas and Kristen Bell may have just raised over $3 million for a film sequel to their cult-classic TV show “Veronica Mars,” but Browncoats need to curb expectations.

Hostess' Twinkies should be back on shelves by summer after Apollo Global Management made a $410 million bid.

Rapper Lil Wayne was hospitalized in L.A. this week after an episode involving multiple seizures, which he has suffered in the past.

"Girls" star Lena Dunham insisted she wouldn't want to look like a Victoria's Secret model in a Playboy interview.

Bad news for Carnival Corp.: Just one month after the Triumph fiasco, another ship, the Carnival Dream, is stranded at sea.

Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky are in contract for a $10.5 million apartment in New York City.

Vanessa Hudgens, star of the upcoming movie 'Spring Breakers,' describes her hesitation toward a threesome scene with co-stars James Franco and Ashley Benson.

The Boston Phoenix is closing after 47 years in print and a failed rebranding; loss of advertisers is to blame.

Meet runway diva Karlie Kloss, Victoria's Secret's newest Angel and face of its 2013 swimwear collection.

Cynthia Wachenheim fell eight stories to her death, but her baby survived.

Chris Brown has a leading lady in his "Fine China" video who bares a striking resemblance to his ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran.

The American Humanist Association said Thursday the world can expect more atheists with Pope Francis' election and no social progress.

Justin Bieber went on a rant on Instagram Thursday after weeks of making tabloid headlines and even poked fun at Lindsay Lohan.

Adrienne Maloof has reportedly broken up with boyfriend Sean Stewart.

A 10-year-old boy had to call 911 after his father and grandmother overdosed on heroin.

The World Economic Forum released its biannual list of travel and tourism competitiveness by nation. Here's a look at who came out on top.

Fired “Storage Wars” star already losing lawsuit after claiming the A&E reality show is rigged.

'Price Is Right' model Brandi Cochran's $7.7 million lawsuit victory was tossed due to bad jury instructions.

For the Vatican, the decision to select Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the next pope was a sacred one. But for secular Rome, it was all business.

Google is suffering a backlash after it announced that it will do away with its RSS service, Google Reader.

The cast of "The Big Bang Theory" discussed the show's success and little-known facts about the hit sitcom at PaleyFest 2013.

Nicki Minaj leaves the wigs and fake eyelashes behind as she covers the latest issue of Elle magazine.

First Lady Michelle Obama covers the latest issue of Vogue and President Obama joins the interview to talk about family and priorities.