Giant African Rat Kills with Poisonous Mohawk
Scientists have found that the African crested rat can store poison in its hairs that it uses to ward off and occasionally kill large predators.
?Extra Sugar? Operation Ends in Arrest for Dunkin? Donuts Prostitute
29-year-old Melissa Redmond, a Dunkin' Donuts employee in New Jersey, was arrested in operation "extra sugar" for allegedly selling sex out of the store.
Facebook: New Law Bans Teachers from ?Friending? Students
In Missouri, the senate has passed a bill forbidding teachers from becoming friends with their students on the popular social networking site Facebook in an attempt to protect students from online predators.
New Details Break the Ice in Polar Bear Scientist Investigation
New details emerged Tuesday in the mysterious suspension of acclaimed polar bear scientist Charles Monnett. It appears that his 2006 paper on polar bear deaths is not in question. What is, however, is his management of a current study on "Populations and Sources of Recruitment in Polar Bears."
National Night Out 2011: How and Where to Celebrate
National Night Out 2011 will take place across the U.S. on August 2 as communities celebrate America's night out against crime.
Gabrielle Giffords? Triumphant Return to Congress (PHOTOS)
Gabrielle Giffords returned to the House of Representatives to cast her vote on the historic debt-limit bill in Washington.
[VIDEO] Jamie Lynn Spears? Baby Covers Aunt Britney?s ?Up N? Down?
A new YouTube video shows Jamie Lynn Spears' three-year-old baby Maddie covering aunt Britney's new single "Up N' Down."
NJ Dunkin? Donuts Employee Sold Sex on the Side
Melissa Redmond, 29, of Mine Hill, N.J. is accused of selling sex on the side during her night shift at a Dunkin? Donuts' store after police staged a six-week sting called "Operation Extra Sugar."
Lemonade Stands Shut Down Across America: What Went Sour?
Lemonade stand shutdowns are on the rise in America from Appleton, Wisconsin to Midway, Georgia. Are the quintessential kiddy stands becoming a harsh lesson in governmental control?
Blood-Red Texas Lake Spurs Doomsday Claims [Photos & Video]
OC Fisher Reservoir in West Texas has dried up into a small pool of blood-red water. This has several doomsday preachers predicting the end of times.
Sick Indian Father ?Stunned? as Doctors Find Female Uterus
An Indian man, who went to a hospital with stomach pains, was found to have a "full female reproductive system," including a female uterus, ovaries, Fallopian tubes, a cervix and underdeveloped vaginal tissue.
Casey Anthony?s Attorneys to Fight Probation Order ?For Her Security?
A Florida judge has signed documents ordering Casey Anthony to return to Orange County to serve a year of supervised probation for check fraud. However, Anthony's attorneys claim they will file a motion on Tuesday to set aside the order.
Helen Mirren: The Best Body of the Year? (PHOTOS)
In a recent LA Fitness poll of 2,000 people, 66-year-old Helen Mirren beat out Jennifer Lopez and Kate Winslet for best body of the year.
Washington D.C. Adults are Nation?s Top Drug and Alcohol Abusers
A new study finds that adults in Washington D.C. abuse more drugs and alcohol than anywhere else in the nation.
Drinking More Wine Could Help Prevent Sunburns, Study Finds
A new study out of the University of Barcelona and the Spanish National Research Council finds that drinking more wine may help prevent skin damage from harmful UV rays.
Kate Middleton Wears ?Pringles Hat? to Zara Phillips' Wedding (PHOTOS)
Kate Middleton and Prince William attended the royal wedding of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall in Edinburgh. Kate wore a recycled cream-colored coat and a lavish hat that critics say resembled a Pringles chip.
Antarctica or Greenland? The Unexpected Culprit of Rising Sea Levels
While most scientists have assumed that ice melt in Greenland was the main culprit of rising sea levels in the last Interglacial Period, a new study reveals that West Antarctica may be to blame.
WWII Vet?s American Flag Torched: ?Why Did They Pick on Me??
85-year-old World War II veteran Harold Bernstein returned home to his Staten Island, New York home to find his American flag torched.
Sicily?s Mt Etna Volcano Erupts with Spectacular Lava Fountains [VIDEO]
Mount Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted in Sicily over the weekend, shooting flames into the air, sending lava gushing down its slopes, and causing concerns about air travel at a nearby airport.
Seattle?s Space Needle to Give Away Free Space Trip
To celebrate its 50th birthday, the CEO of the Space Needle in Seattle has announced a contest to offer a free ride with Space Adventures, valued at about $110,000, to one lucky winner.
Sicily?s Mt Etna Volcano Erupts with Spectacular Lava Fountains (VIDEO)
One of the world's most active volcanoes, Sicily's Mount Etna erupted over the weekend, spewing flames into the air, sending lava rushing down its slopes, and raising concerns about air travel at a nearby airport.
Questions Mount over the Suspicious Suspension of a Celebrated Polar Bear Scientist
Acclaimed climate change scientist Charles Monnett has been suspended over "integrity issues" in regards to a 2006 paper on polar bear drownings in the Arctic.
Casey Anthony Mask Sold For Nearly $1 Million on eBay
A Casey Anthony mask has sold on eBay for nearly $1 million from a starting bid of just $25 after a bidding frenzy that saw over 105 bids.
Pippa Middleton?s New Documentary to Reveal Harry Connections
TLC's "Crazy About Pippa" documentary promises to discuss Pippa's notorious derriere and her relationship with Prince Harry when it airs on August 9th.
Acclaimed Polar Bear Researcher Suspended Over ?Integrity Issues?
Charles Monnett, a leading climate scientist whose research helped galvanize the global warming movement, has been suspended pending an investigation into his 2006 paper on polar bear drownings.
World Population to Top 7 Billion in 2011 Amidst Growing Concerns
The world's population will surpass seven billion people by the end of 2011 and ten billion by 2100, but can earth sustain that many people? Demographers are concerned that explosive population growth in the developing world could drain the earth's resources and threaten global economies.
Freida Pinto Dazzles in Green at ?Apes? Premiere (PHOTOS)
Freida Pinto showed up costars James Franco and Tom Felton as she wowed the crowds in an elegant green dress and nude heels for the "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" premiere.
Sneak Peek at the World Trade Center Memorial (PHOTOS)
Opening on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in lower Manhattan, the World Trade Center Memorial is nearly complete. Here's a look at the workers as they put the finishing touches on the tree-lined plaza.
NASA?s Probe to Jupiter may Unlock Clues about Earth?s Origins
NASA's Juno probe is heading to Jupiter to study how much water the planet holds, what triggers its vast magnetic fields, and whether a solid core lies beneath its dense, hot atmosphere. In the process NASA hopes to uncover clues to the origins of planet earth.
Norway Victims: Faces of the Island Massacre (Photos)
Names and photos of the victims of the Norway Massacre in Oslo and on the island of Utoya are slowly trickling out.