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In a significant turnaround in the phone hacking saga, Sean Hoare - who first blew the whistle that the now defunct News of the World editor, Andy Coulson, encouraged phone hacking -- was found dead.

Lady Gaga angered handicapped advocacy groups by performing in a mermaid suit in a wheelchair at a recent concert in Sydney. But it wasn't Gaga who first conceived of a wheelchair-bound fish-woman.

Bret, 2011 Atlantic hurricane season's second tropical storm, was born in the northwestern Bahamas on July 17, and continues to intensify.

People outside Africa are found to have some of the human X chromosome originating from Neanderthals, according to a latest study.

A 17-year-old boy from Port St Lucie, Florida, has done something seasoned psychopaths would dread: He bludgeoned his parents with a hammer for apparently not allowing him to hold a party, and went ahead and had the bash with their dead bodies locked up in the bedroom.

A former News of the World reporter who had substantial knowledge about the scandalous phone tapping which led to the tabloid's demise and the arrest of key editors was found dead in mysterious circumstances.

In Korea people have beat the summer heat by drinking liquor and dining on dog meat. Some Koreans are trying to change the practice. They believe it's unacceptable to eat man's best friend.

World Conservation Society researches have discovered a surprisingly healthy population of snow leopards.

Florida teen killed both his parents with a hammer and left their bodies in a bedroom

'Breast Milk Baby,' a Spanish-made baby doll packaged with 'lactating' flowers, is coming to U.S. toy stores.

Former News of the World reporter who publicly connected phone hacking claims with his staff has reportedly been found dead.

The house in southern California where two bizarre deaths have occurred in the past week, Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, is a historic property with a long history.

A long lost letter to a student at the University of Pennsylvania has been delivered to his college with a 53-year delay, according to the BBC.

The taxi for the Canadian version of Cash Cab was involved in a fatal accident.

If Casey Anthony decides to remake her life, will you ever forgive her?

Jonah Shacknai's son was in the care of his now-dead girlfriend at the time of the accident

Wildlife group Conservation International has confirmed that it's a population of 130 groups, 455 animals, which has now become the highest priority for conservation action for the species globally.

We are aware that heat is the primary driver of our Earth. From the planet's core to its surface, heat enables Earth's magnetic field, spreads the sea floor, and keeps continents on the move.

The Florida mom was accused of murdering her daughter in 2008, but her acquittal on July 5 has angered many. She was however, found guilty of lying to officers investigating the toddler's disappearance, but because of time served Casey Anthony walked free on Sunday.

Casey Anthony’s lawyer Jose Baez spoke to Geraldo Rivera of Fox News Channel in an exclusive interview, but the viewers got no idea about where Casey is holed up after her release or what her mental status is currently.

The attorney of Casey Anthony's parents has revealed that Casey's lawyer Jose Baez wanted George and Cindy Anthony to be media decoys at her release from prison, a request he turned down. He also revealed that despite repeated attempts, Cindy was not allowed to speak to Casey after her release, or establish any kind of contact with her daughter.

The hardest known natural material, diamonds may start losing carbon atoms when put in the sunlight, but that doesn’t mean diamond jewelry wearers will eventually lose their precious stone.

Max Shacknai, the six-year-old son of a millionaire pharmaceutical executive, died of injuries he suffered in a fall at his father's California mansion a week ago, while the mystery surrounding the death of the little boy's baby sitter, who was also his father's girl friend, deepened.

Ghosts of a murderous past are giving acquitted alleged child killer Casey Anthony a hot chase. Daggers are out the world over for her, venomous fangs are waiting to have a go at her wherever she emerges during her post-release life. However, she managed to fly under the radar on the first day after release.

Bane is the arch-nemesis of the new Batman movie The Dark Knight Rises. Many casual Batman fans, however, haven't heard of him before.

Acquitted of the charge of killing her two-year-old daughter, Casey Anthony was released from an Orlando prison, only to walk into a chequered world of freedom where more media scrutiny, public remonstration and hate attacks await her.

His sister had posted a Facebook message indicating Max Shacknai had died

People are using Twitter to express racist thoughts on the Japanese.

A volcano in Indonesia has erupted and sent thousands fleeing for their lives.