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Nicki Minaj showed too much during a performance in New York City?s Central Park.

The legendary actress would have turned 100 years old on Aug.6.

Honda Motor Co Ltd will recall 2.49 million cars, small SUVs and minivans worldwide, including its popular Accord sedan, to repair a software problem that could damage the automatic transmission.

Up to now, the dispensers of global financial justice -- the bond vigilantes -- have given the United States a free ride regarding its large budget deficit and national debt. But history say that can't last forever, which is why it's in the nation's long-term interest to enact the second half of budget cuts called for in the U.S. debt deal.

U.S. job growth accelerated more than expected in July as private employers stepped up hiring, a development that could ease fears the economy was sliding into a fresh recession.

A look at the upcoming Grand Slam tennis tournament.

Marvel Comics on Wednesday unveiled a new Spider-Man for the Obama-age -- a half-black, half-Latino nerd named Miles Morales.

Jimmy McMillan, who ran for governor on the "Rent is Too Damn High" platform, knows all too well the issues he was running on: he is facing eviction from his rent-controlled apartment as his landlord seeks to raise the pretty damn reasonable rent.

Solid July job gains calmed U.S. markets on Friday, but Wall Street remained nervous among talk that the nation may be falling into a double-dip recession.

You may not know him by name, but quasi newcomer--Hit-Boy, has been the brain behind many musical operations. He produced beats for the track "Stronger" for Mary J. Blige, "Froze" for Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Eminem's "Drop the World" and now, he has lent an ear to Jay-Z and Kanye West's "N---as in Paris." As part of their "Watch the Throne" album, working on this track is a huge accomplishment for Hit-Boy.

Nutritionists blame government for keeping produce pricey.

In a move to expand America's domestic oil and gas exploration, the Department of the Interior began to reverse a moratorium on offshore drilling by approving Royal Dutch Shell's request to drill exploratory wells in the Arctic Ocean.

Disgusted with a U.S. debt deal battle that had the nation teetering on the edge of default, Americans registered their highest ever disapproval rating for Congress and said the focus needs to shift from deficit reduction to generating jobs.

The NHL player was having a loud party at his home in Hollywood when police showed up.

Markets remained jittery Friday even as Dow futures rose ahead of a jobs report that was slightly better than expected.

North Korea's cash-strapped government has begun deploying hackers who pilfer points at South Korean gaming sites which they then convert into cash, according to the New York Times.

Arsenal have been handed a tough route into the UEFA Champions League group stages after they drew Italian side Udinese in the qualifying play-offs.

Severe heat wave grips US

Cleveland starter Justin Masterson got off to a rough start against his former team Boston on Thursday but found his range to strike out nine and lead the Indians to a 7-3 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

It's still very early. In fact, it's not yet awards season in Hollywood, but already movie fans might have their first bona fide contender for this year's best actor Oscar.

Paul McCartney on Thursday recalled the shock and fear that engulfed New York in the aftermath of the Sept 11 attacks and what he called the magical power of music in helping to heal those wounds.