A nurse who contracted Ebola at the Dallas hospital where she worked plans to sue the hospital's parent company, Texas Health Resources, hoping to be a "voice for other nurses," her lawyer said today. In the suit, which Nina Pham plans to...
Everybody, chill. There's a scientific explanation for why #TheDress looks black and blue to some people and white and gold to the others. (But seriously, it looks white and gold, amIRight?) Although your eyes perceive colors differently based...
BEIJING (Reuters) - Following in the footsteps of Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory and the "Three Represents," China is promoting President Xi Jinping's "Four Comprehensives," calling for rule of law and enforcement of Com...
Every year on Valentine’s Day, romantics present that special someone in their lives with roses, chocolates, greeting cards, among any number of gifts. But did you know the heart-felt holiday has a bloody history?...
Saturday marks the second-to-last Valentine's Day that the Obamas will spend as the first couple, but a review of their past celebrations show that they tend to keep the holiday low-key. From spending time with their daughters to indulging with a f...
Scientists have cracked the code for un-boiling hard-boiled egg whites and it could have huge implications for cancer research. Egg whites are made of proteins that start out with a certain shape, explained Gregory Weiss, a professor of chemistry a...
Students from the University of Michigan, including members from six fraternities and sororities, are accused of causing thousands of dollars' worth of damages during a weekend stay at two northern Michigan ski resorts. The students, which included...
Here are the nominees for the 2015 Oscars....
In a first-of-its-kind agreement, a huge China-based company has agreed to work with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to stop illegal and recalled products from being sold to American consumers – a dangerous problem the U.S. is might...
One of the most talked about tech companies on the planet is set to unveil a smartphone this week and even before its latest unveiling, the company is creating major buzz in the industry. Called "the Apple of China" by some industry obser...
After a 12-year-old from Yukon, Oklahoma, hand-wrote letters to executives of 32 NFL teams, he was shocked and delighted to receive a personal response from the owner of the Carolina Panthers, who have undoubtedly made a fan for life. When Heather ...
Beijing authorities announced a crackdown on unlicensed taxis booked via Internet apps....
French authorities are searching for two brothers, in the shooting attack on a French satirical newspaper. A third man is in custody....
Twelve people died and 11 others were injured today in Paris after gunman opened fire at Charlie Hebdo magazine offices in Paris. Here are some of the dead: Charlie Hebdo Editor, Cartoonist Stéphane Charbonnier Stéphane Charbonni...
The average person eats more than 7,000 calories on Christmas day, research carried out by Associated British Foods recently found. That's more than three times the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recommended daily caloric intake. ...
Sony announced today that "The Interview" will be available online today via Google Play, YouTube Movies, Microsoft’s Xbox Video and a site www.seetheinterview.com, for $5.99 rental on all platforms, $14.99 for purchase in HD. The s...
What do you get for the kid that has everything? (And we mean everything.) If you have money to spare, you can order these gifts that can cost four- to six-figures. Online retailers aren't just for budget shoppers. Moda Operandi, which allows cust...
After more than 20 years together, music icon Elton John and his partner David Furnish are married! John, 67, and Furnish, 52, planned a celebration at their estate near Windsor Castle, where an A-list crowd was expected, the Associated Press repor...
Hollywood insiders' private thoughts about some of the biggest film stars in the world and behind-the-scenes contract negotiations have come to light after internal Sony emails and records were taken by hackers and released. Many of the controversi...
The Christmas Angel is an alternative to the Elf on the Shelf. It's the Christmas tradition that's sparked $10 million in sales and yet another task for already harried parents getting ready for the holidays. There's no doubt kids these day...