Andrea the Cat Survives Euthanasia in Utah Gas Chamber…Twice [PHOTO]
Andrea the cat, a once stray feline, is proof cats have nine lives. Andrea survived not one, but two attempts of euthanasia in a gas chamber at a Utah animal shelter.
911 Dispatcher Tells Mother Sarah McKinley, 18, to Shoot Intruder in Defense
During an emergency call to report a break in on New Year's Eve, a 911 dispatcher told a teenaged mother in Oklahoma named Sarah McKinley to shoot and kill the intruder as a form of defense to protect herself and her baby.
Debbie Cook: Leaked Email Blasts Scientology Leader David Miscavige, Sparks Controversy
Debbie Cook, a well-known scientologist and a former executive of the Church of Scientology, shocked the world when she blasted the church's leader for fraudulent fundraising practices in an email which has gone public and sparked controversy internally within the Church.
Amy Chua, Tiger Mom, Talks Strict Parenting Success
Amy Chua appeared on the Today show Tuesday to talk about her success through strict parenting one year after she was dubbed one of the most controversial figures of 2011 following the release of her book about being a Tiger mom, or raising her daughters the Chinese way.
Starbucks Prices Going Up: Price Increase to Affect Northeast US, Sunbelt
Starbucks Corp. announced on Tuesday that its menu prices are going up, with a price increase to affect all of the Northeast states in the U.S. and the Sunbelt to offset its costs. Your latte just got a latte more expensive.
Will Ricky Martin Marry Boyfriend Carlos Gonzalez Abella This Month?
Is Ricky Martin finally going to tie the knot with his long-term partner? Not so fast... Spanish language newspaper El Nuevo Dia reported on Sunday that Ricky Martin will marry his boyfriend Carlos Gonzalez Abella on Jan. 28 in New York City, according to a source close to the singer.
NBC’s Andrea Mitchell Calls Iowa ‘Too White’ [VIDEO]
During a segment of why Iowa matters in coverage of the upcoming caucus, NBC news correspondent Andrea Mitchell called the state too white.
Times Square Ball Drop: Where to Watch Online or Live in Person + Tips on New Year's Eve
Five...Four...Three...Two...One... It's almost New Year's 2012 and time to watch that glitzy ball drop to signal the beginning of the new year. Here is all the information you need to see the Times Square Ball Drop online or to watch live in person on New Year's Eve. As an added bonus, we've added some tips for those of you brave enough to be part of the most magical night of the year in New York City.
Tyron Perez Death a Suicide? Actor Found Dead in Car in Philippines
Police say the death of Tyron Perez was an apparent suicide, as the Filipino actor was found dead in his car Thursday night in the Philippines.
Jason Sudeikis Dating Olivia Wilde? Couple Spotted Canoodling [PHOTO]
Jason Sudeikis and rumored girlfriend Olivia Wilde were spotted canoodling at a sporting event Thursday night, leaving onlookers wondering if the couple is confirmed dating.
New Year’s Eve 2012: NYC’s 10 Best Party Spots to Ring in the New Year [GUIDE]
If you're not in the mood to spend the night at home watching the Times Square ball drop via television and still haven't made plans, the International Business Times has created a guide of the top 10 best party venues to celebrate New Year's Eve 2012 in NYC.
LeBron James Dunk: Bounces off Head, Denied by Refs [VIDEO]
During Wednesday night's Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Bobcats game, LeBron James dunked a basket in the second quarter, but instead, the dunk bounced off the head of an opponent and was denied by refs.
Taylor Kinney: Lady Gaga and Boyfriend Go Public With Relationship [PHOTOS]
It's finally confirmed! The rumors that have been circulating since July regarding Lady Gaga and supposed boyfriend The Vampire Diaries star Taylor Kinney are true; The couple went public with their relationship evident in paparazzi photos circulating the web.
Ben Breedlove: Kid Cudi Responds to Teen’s Viral Message Before Christmas Death [VIDEOS]
The story of Ben Breedlove, an Austin, Texas, teenager who suffered from a heart disease for the duration of his life before he died on Christmas day, touched the hearts of all, namely rapper Kid Cudi, with his YouTube videos that have gone viral since his death.
AAA Tipsy Tow: How to Get a Free Ride Home on New Year’s Eve
The American Automobile Association (AAA) is offering a free ride home to anyone on this New Year's Eve if they've consumed alcohol in order to ensure those who drink do not get behind the wheel. Now if only they could provide this complimentary DD service every weekend!
Build-A-Bear Recall: 300,000 Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Recalled by CPSC
Build-A-Bear Workshop has issued a recall on 300,000 of its Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears sold in the U.S. and Canada after the Consumer Product Safety Commission deemed the product a choking hazard.
Asian Hooded Crane Takes ‘Wrong Turn,' Lands in Tennessee [VIDEO]
A rare bird known as the Asian hooded crane most prevalent in Southeast Asia took a wrong turn according to conservation experts and made its way into the U.S., specifically Tennessee.
HP TouchPad Go: Will New Tablet Computer Go on Sale for $99? [VIDEO]
Just when you thought you'd never hear the words HP TouchPad ever again, the miniature version of the tablet computer that drove the market insane when it went on sale for $99 has emerged: the HP TouchPad Go. Don't get too excited; While many wonder if the smaller device will go on sale for $99 like it's larger predecessor, many believe it will actually never go on sale.
Cheetah the Chimp from 1930s Tarzan Movies Dead at 80 [PHOTO & VIDEO]
Cheetah the Chimp, who co-starred in the 1930s Tarzan movies alongside Johnny Weissmuller, died Saturday at the age of 80.
Ben Breedlove: Austin Teen of YouTube Fame Dies on Christmas Day [VIDEOS]
Ben Breedlove, an Austin, Texas, teenager who suffered a life-threatening heart disease for years that he chronicled on YouTube, died on Christmas Day, but not before recording his final videos.
Mall of America Fight: After Christmas Sales Spark Customer Rage [VIDEO]
While after Christmas sales typically bring joy to the hearts of frugal consumers nationwide, some customers at the Mall of America in Minnesota were engulfed with rage in the post-holiday shopping extravaganza, leading to a massive fight on Monday all caught on video.
Taylor Lautner Gay? ‘People’ Cover is ‘Absolutely Fake,’ Magazine Says [PHOTO]
A recent, supposedly leaked, cover from People magazine that circulated on Monday claims that Taylor Lautner is gay but the Twilight star and a rep for the magazine said the cover is an absolutely fake hoax.
After Christmas Sales 2011: 10 Stores with the Best Post-Holiday Deals
While Black Friday may be know as the best shopping day with the best holiday deals, the day after Christmas, Dec. 26, is a close second and may even take the cake. Whether you've got your heart set on a deal on a tablet computer or searching for a sexy dress for that New Year's Eve party you've been postponing to RSVP for, here are the 10 best stores with the cheapest post-holidays deals during the 2011 after Christmas sales both online and in stores.
NORAD Santa Tracker: 4 Ways to Track Santa on Smartphone, Online [LIVE VIDEO]
Santa Claus tracking has gone digital for 2011, with many smartphone applications and online tools like a live video feed on Google Earth through Norad to track ole St. Nick on his journey from the North Pole.
Santa Tracking on Smartphone: How to Track Santa Claus with NORAD Apps
Santa Claus tracking is set for a record-breaking year in 2011, as applications on smartphones are being used with North American Aerospace Defense Command data to track The Big Red One on his journey from the North Pole to all points south.
Was Tyreek Amir Jacobs, 18, Murdered Over Air Jordan Concords or Just a Hoax?
The Internet is abuzz with claims that an 18-year-old boy from Washington D.C. named Tyreek Amir Jacobs was killed in Maryland Thursday while shopping for Air Jordan Concords. But was he really murdered or is it a hoax?
UPS Driver Throws Package, Flips the Middle Finger, Gets Fired [VIDEO]
The UPS driver who flipped the middle finger and threw a package last week all while being caught on video was fired, according to the courier company.
Leonardo DiCaprio Girlfriend: Is He Dating Erin Heatherton? [PHOTOS]
The first time was luck. The second time, coincidence. The third time...well fine, he's a supermodel magnet. After dating Gisele Bündchen and Bar Refaeli, 37-year-old Leonardo DiCaprio nabbed himself another supermodel girlfriend; This time he's dating Victoria's Secret model Erin Heatherton.
Christopher Baker: Autistic Boy, 9, Put in Duffel Bag at School as Punishment for 'Therapy'
The mother of Christopher Baker, a 9-year-old student in Kentucky, claimed her autistic son was put in a duffel bag known as a therapy bag secured by a drawstring as a form of punishment for misbehaving at school.
Heather Knox: Playmate Talks Taking Tim Tebow’s Virginity [PHOTOS]
Tim Tebow mania has now made its way to the porn industry, as Playboy's Miss January 2012 Playmate Heather Knox talked about taking Tim Tebow's virginity, calling it exciting and a little forbidden. View the slideshow to see photos Heather Knox.
