Real Haunted Houses

Real Haunted Houses
Reports that this reality TV house is haunted got us thinking about some other famous haunted houses in the United States. Have you visited any of them? Have any of them visited you?

Body Image

Body Image
 A recent study says women’s body images are based on what others think of their actual weight. Body image experts say curvaceous celebrities have not only made women think they have more problems to fix, but they also have made plastic surgery more socially acceptable. Obsessions over appearance have led to anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders. Here are a few tips for promoting a healthy body image. Check out what some A-listers have said about body image in the past.

Most Expensive Cars

Most Expensive Cars
Most Expensive Cars. None of the cars on this list would sell for the millions that this car recently fetched, but they are still some of the most expensive playthings on wheels -  just ask Jay-Z or Simon Cowell.

Highest Paid Baseball Players in 2011

Highest Paid Baseball Players in 2011
Have you ever wondered how much it would cost to own the fastest street-legal car? Or perhaps your fantasy is to own a private island. While there aren’t many people in the world who can afford that, some major-league baseball players can. With the season opening soon, find out what some of the highest earners theoretically could spend their salaries on.

Famous April birthdays

Famous April Birthdays
Famous April birthdays. Singers, actors, directors, politicians, athletes and comedians are among those celebrities with birthdays in the month of April, and to celebrate, we reveal some interesting facts about them. Find out which of your favorite stars are celebrating birthdays this week.

Bikini Clad Brawl Arrest

Bikini Clad Brawl Arrest
Bikini Clad brawl Arrest. A bikini-clad woman who is accused of starting a brawl at a Burger King in Panama City Beach is now facing a felony charge over an incident that was captured on video and has been viewed thousands of times on YouTube.

Most Common Phobias

Most Common Phobias
 They’re called “irrational” fears, but somewhere there’s a good reason. Maybe you have had a fear that you haven’t been able to pinpoint.

Reagan Assassination Attempt

Reagan Assassination Attempt
Reagan Assassination Attempt. Just 69 days into his presidency, President Ronald Reagan walked out of a hotel into a hail of bullets. For the 30th anniversary of the assassination attempt, a new nonfiction book gives a narrative timeline of the harrowing events. Or, you can take a searchable scroll through the time-stamped history here.

Chicago Bus Crash and Shooting

Chicago Bus Crash and Shooting
Chicago - Nearly a dozen people were hospitalized from an accident on the South Side of Chicago Tuesday morning. An EMS Plan I response was called about 9:25 a.m. for the bus accident, according to Fire Media Affairs spokesman Richard Rosado, MyFoxChicago reports.

Worst Traffic Cities

Worst Traffic Cities

Worst Traffic Cities. Everyone hates traffic jams, but some people suggest we pay a “Travel Time Tax.” The typical urban commuter with a 30 minute commute wastes 22 hours a year stuck in traffic. Check traffic cams in your area and get the latest on gas prices. Don’t feel like driving? Calculate your fare for a cab.

Medical Miracles

Medical Miracles
Medical Miracles. A man who recently received the first full face transplant in the U.S. is the latest case of people who defy the odds by overcoming life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Read about a girl who survived months without a heart, a brain surgery survivor who went on to achieve amazing athletic feats, and other tales of medical miracles.

14 Cool and Unusual Clocks

14 Cool and Unusual Clocks
 Collection of the most unusual, innovative, and creative wall clock designs.

Memorable March Quotes

Memorable March Quotes
 It's almost inevitable: When the stars come out, so do the shocking admissions. With divorces, scandals and Hollywood slams, the biggest news of the month has sparked many memorable statements. We take a look at some of the best quotes of March 2011.

March 2011 celebrity deaths

March 2011 celebrity deaths
In March we said farewell to many beloved figures, including a famous composer, a grunge legend and a princess.

Celebrity plastic surgery

Celebrity plastic surgery
 Secrecy and subtlety are no longer hallmarks of plastic surgery, especially for some augmentation extremists. The billion-dollar industry has yielded some notable and notorious celebrity makeovers.

March 2011 product recalls

 March 2011 product recalls
Thousands of items and food products that Americans use regularly are pulled off the market by retailers and producers every day due to serious potential hazards like bacterial diseases, injuries to children and poisoning.

Stars spring romances

Stars spring romances
Love is in bloom for these headline-grabbing couples. Recent dates and PDA have fans creating a new round of couples' nicknames. Only time will tell if they're full-fledged romances, or just rumors. Check out who's been amorously linked.

Abercrombie padded bikini tops

Abercrombie padded bikini tops
Swimsuit season is looming and stores are galore with itsy bitsy bikinis.

But shockingly, one of America's largest clothing retail chains, Abercrombie & Fitch, is marketing padded bikini tops to girls as young as eight.

Included in the current spring line for Abercrombie Kids (a division of the fashion company specifically dedicated to eight to 14 year olds) is the "Ashley" Push-Up Triangle -- a triangular-shaped bikini top which comes complete with thick padding.

Moms and child development experts are aghast over the garment and the damage it could potentially do to young girls in making them feel inadequate with their pre-adolescent bodies.

"This is appalling! If a parent buys a padded bikini for an eight-year-old, children's services should be called! The sexualization of teens is bad enough and now this trend is trickling down to our babies," parenting expert Dr. Janet Rose said.

Katie Couric

Katie Couric considers leaving 'CBS Evening News'
The Katie Couric era at the "CBS Evening News" appears to be drawing to a close.

Couric, whose five-year contract to anchor the network's nightly news program expires in early June, is looking more likely to take a shot at daytime television, people familiar with the situation said.


Almost from the day she started, there has been speculation that Couric was not as comfortable working the evening shift as she was in her previous job as co-anchor of NBC's hugely successful morning show, "Today." Ratings for all network newscasts have declined sharply during the past decade while the morning shows have become profit centers.

Although Couric may exit network news, she could still end up working for CBS in daytime. She has been consulting with Jeff Zucker, her former producer on "Today" and the ex-chief executive of NBCUniversal, on a new talk show and has been pitching CBS as well as NBC and ABC.

Couric also wants to keep a toe in news. A deal with CBS, for example, could also include appearances on "60 Minutes" and other news programs, a person at the network said.

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Oprah Sets Final Show Date

Oprah Sets Final Show Date
For all of you Oprah fans out there just like me, the below announcement came a surprise. As the days count down to Oprah’s last episode, let’s pay tribute to the best talk show host of all time.

Mila Kunis cast in 'Oz'

Mila Kunis cast in 'Oz'
Actress Mila Kunis has been cast in the upcoming film "Oz, the Great and Powerful." She'll play one of the witches in the movie, and joins an Oscar-nominee who will play the title role in the film.

Serena Williams Ad

Serena Williams Ad
Serena Williams' Top Spin 4 game commercial deemed too sexy for TV

There's no question that Serena Williams is a good looking woman. But some even think the tennis star is a bit too hot for TV. At least that's the case for her new ad for Top Spin 4, a tennis game made for Wii, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Bret Michaels sues Tony Awards

Bret Michaels sues Tony Awards
Rocker Bret Michaels filed a lawsuit against CBS and the Tony Awards, over an on-stage mishap in 2009. Michaels claims the incident caused major head trauma, and there's no word on how much he's suing for.

NFL’s oldest cheerleader to get biopic

NFL’s oldest cheerleader to get biopic
She is 42 years of age and is still shaking her pom-poms, and now the life of NFL's oldest cheerleader is being turned into a movie, the Hollywood Reporter revealed late Thursday. American film studio New Line Cinema has picked up the story of Laura Vikmanis, a cheerleader for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Gadhafi Plastic Surgery

Gadhafi Plastic Surgery
It was well past midnight when the Brazilian surgeon says he was escorted deep inside a bunker in the Libyan capital.

His assignment: to shave years off Moammar Gadhafi's appearance by removing fat from his belly and injecting it into his wrinkled face. The Libyan leader also got hair plugs.

"He told me that he had been in power for 25 years at that time, and that he did not want the young people of his nation to see him as an old man," Dr. Liacyr Ribeiro recalled. "I recommended a facelift, but he refused."

The secretive four-hour procedure in 1995 was done, at Gadhafi's insistence, with local anesthesia because he wanted to remain alert. Midway through, the Libyan leader stopped to have a hamburger.

Geraldine Ferraro Dies

Geraldine Ferraro Dies
Ferraro died at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston of a blood cancer after a 12-year illness, according to a statement from her family.

"Her courage and generosity of spirit throughout her life waging battles big and small, public and personal, will never be forgotten and will be sorely missed," the statement said.

Ferraro was an energetic and articulate three-term congresswoman with a liberal reputation when Mondale picked her from the male-dominated U.S. House of Representatives. Ferraro's presence on the Democratic ticket generated excitement on the campaign trail, particularly among women.

Yet on Election Day, Republican President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George Bush won in a landslide, carrying every state except Mondale's home state of Minnesota.

Artificial Bird

Artificial Bird
Festo’s SmartBird robot features innovative flapping wings that allow it to fly and glide through the air like a real bird. This amazing bionic bird can take-off, fly, and land autonomously. Its wings not only beat up and down, but also twist at specific angles.

Lady Killers The Tough 10

Lady Killers The Tough 10
Babydoll's name belies her deadliness in the new action flick, 'Sucker Punch.' But she's just the latest in a long line of Hollywood women who kill with abandon.

Most dangerous U.S. cities

Most Dangerous U.S. Cities
 Most dangerous U.S. cities. CQ Press recently analyzed FBI statistics to rank the most dangerous cities in the nation. Based on violent crime findings, the study exposed cities big and small, notorious and not.  Find more about the study, including the methodology.

Amazing Paper Art

Amazing Paper Art
Russian artists Alexei Lyapunov and Lena Ehrlich create three-dimensional art out of paper. Detailed paper sculptures and colorful backgrounds are made with the help of sharp knives, tweezers, rulers, metal wire, and scissors.

March current events quiz

March current events quiz
March current events quiz. How closely have you read the headlines in March? Take this quiz and find out.

Weird Roadside Attractions

Weird Roadside Attractions
 They're weird, they're the world's largest, and they're off the next exit. How can you pass them up? Whether oddities from a time gone by or just a way get tourist dollars for a tiny town, you'll want a snapshot with these roadside attractions.

Before They Were Famous

Before They Were Famous
Before they were famous. Oh sure, they’re household names now. But everyone has to pay their dues. Check out the surprising first roles of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

Celebrities who played sports

Celebrities who played sports
 Celebrities who played sports. The NCAA Tournament brings “One Shining Moment” for most college hoopsters. But for these famous folks, their amateur sports days were only the beginning.

Fun with Money

Fun with Money
 How can you Spoil the Money

Weekend Events

Getting out isn’t only fun, but as many of our picks this week prove, it’s helpful. Be a do-gooder while having a good time. Whether you’re watching indie rockers for charity, feasting on veggies at a fest, exploring your city in a race or attending a Japanese festival, this weekend is packed with positive play.

Elizabeth Taylor’s Movies

Elizabeth Taylor’s Movies
 In her 79 years, violet-eyed, English-born actress Elizabeth Taylor used her international fame for philanthropic causes she acted in numerous movies, in television dramas and on the Broadway stage; she built a fragrance business and, she married several times. As the world mourns her, we take a look back at the movies she made during her storied career.

Hollywood Odd Couples

Hollywood Odd Couples
What makes an odd couple, well, odd? It could be a vast age difference, an opposites-attract scenario or just an “ewww” factor that puts them on the list. Heard about the recent Susan Sarandon and Judah Friedlander rumors? Enough said. Here are some of the best odd couples, past and present.

Extended Captain America trailer released

Extended Captain America trailer released
Chris Evans goes from CGI-skinny to super soldier in the first extended peak at "Captain America."
Evans stars as the iconic hero in the Marvel-Paramount film adaptation of the iconic comic book, a big summer blockbuster set for a July release.

Newman's early tribute to Taylor

Newman's early tribute to Taylor
Paul Newman Called Elizabeth Taylor 'a Helluva Actress'
Superstar to superstar. To Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor was "a functioning voluptuary … a courageous survivor, a helluva actress and someone I am extremely proud to know."

Gabor fears she’s next

Gabor fears she’s next
Zsa Zsa Gabor- Zsa Zsa Gabor Fears She's Next Following Elizabeth Taylor's Death. Zsa Zsa Gabor - Former screen siren Zsa Zsa Gabor fears she may be next following the death of another screen legend Elizabeth Taylor, who passed away today (3.23) at the age of 79.

Westboro Church to protest star's funeral

Westboro Church to protest star's funeral
Westboro Church Plans Protest Of Funeral For Pa. Children
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Westboro Baptist Church, the controversial group that just won a free speech Supreme Court case, said it plans to protest at a funeral for seven Pennsylvania children who died in a fire Tuesday (March 8) night.

Unclaimed money may be yours

Unclaimed money may be yours
The 50 states and the District of Columbia have put together a website where you can search for money you might have forgotten about, such as security deposits or insurance refunds.

Harry Houdini 137th birthday

Harry Houdini 137th birthday

Harry Houdini: Google Doodle celebrates 137th birthday of escapologist. Harry Houdini’s 137th birthday has been marked by a Google Doodle. The Google Doodle shows a picture of the escape artist holding a chain around his neck.

Taylor's son's emotional statement

Taylor's son's emotional statement
Michael Wilding, Liz Taylor’s Son, Emotional Family Statement
Elizabeth Taylor’s son, Michael Wilding, released an emotional, heartfelt statement on behalf of the entire family, including the actress’ other three children, Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd, and Maria Burton, 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, after her tragic death earlier this morning.

Lady Gaga Rebecca Black

Lady Gaga Rebecca Black
Rebecca Black has another famous fan: Lady Gaga.

At a Musicians@Google event on Tuesday, Gaga stuck up for the 13-year-old singer -- who has been widely mocked on the Internet for her song, "Friday."

Nicki Minaj No X Factor

Nicki Minaj No X Factor
Simon Cowell, who is known for being a judge on American Idol, also has a show called X-factor and the show may be making its way to America. There has been rumors circulating that have said that rapper Nicki Minaj will be a judge on the show if it makes it to the states.

Hot Dogs Better Health

Hot Dogs Better Health
Hot Dogs Better Health. Hot dogs are relatively free of carcinogenic compounds and are better for your health than other meals. A recent study was conducted by Kansas State University that encourages you to eat a ball-park frank.

Tsunami dolphin Rescued

Tsunami dolphin Rescued
A baby dolphin has been rescued in Japan after being dumped in a rice field by a giant tsunami that hit the coast on March 11. The dolphin was spotted in the flooded field, about 2 km (a mile) from the coast, said Ryo Taira, a pet-shop owner who has been rescuing animals abandoned after the 9.0 magnitude quake and tsunami left 23,000 people dead or missing.

First wives of Hollywood

First wives of Hollywood
 Recent reports claimed that Jennifer Aniston and Sandra Bullock had formed a first wives club, bonding over their marriage breakups. Apparently it was just gossip. But who ARE some of the first wives of well-known Hollywood stars?
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