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- Snooki: NJ Gov Christie 'just doesn't like us'
- Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman Scott Weiland
- Fox reality chief Mike Darnell exiting the network
- Rare Superman comic found in house insulation
- Actress Bynes accused of bong toss out NYC window
- NBC to air Blake Shelton's benefit for Oklahomans
- Latest 'Bachelorette' won't say if she's engaged
- Cannes: Dern a leading man again in 'Nebraska'
- With hits, Demi Lovato radio-ready with 4th album
- At Cannes' movie palace, talk of TV's rise
Pictures of the Week
Naval Academy graduates throw their caps into the air at the end of commencement in Annapolis, Md., Friday.
Roaming cows create havoc at Mass. cemetery
The vandals that damaged a Massachusetts cemetery this week have pleaded "moo."
Green thumb? Wash. state looks for pot consultant
Wanted: A green thumb with extensive knowledge of the black, or at least gray, market.
Gnomes to stay on Calif. utility poles for now
Small paintings of gnomes that have popped up on utility poles have become a community sensation in Oakland, prompting Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to say Tuesday that it will keep them in place for now.
Making out good for mind and body
Pucker up! You can burn calories just by kissing.
NYC pulling down 'Don't Honk' signs
New York City's "Don't Honk" signs are coming down, but it's still against the law to blow a car horn unnecessarily.
Stunt drivers close Calif. freeway
The California Highway Patrol is trying to locate a group of drivers who briefly shut down part of a San Francisco Bay area freeway while they performed stunts in the middle of the road.
Library solves animal control's puppy poop problem
San Francisco's animal control agency is proving that the print editions of newspapers remain just as vital in the digital age.
Library solves digital age puppy potty problem
San Francisco's animal control agency is relying on donations to solve an unforeseen problem in the digital age _ a shortage of newspapers needed for potty training puppies.
Pa. man gets drive-thru send-off after funeral
Mourners at a Pennsylvania fast-food fan's funeral wanted him to have it his way, so they arranged for his hearse _ and the rest of the procession _ to make one last drive-thru visit before reaching the cemetery.
Help! Too many crocodiles, S.Africa police say
Calling all crocodile experts _ South African police say you're needed to help capture thousands of crocs out on the lam.
Worms: A Zimbabwe snack, from tree to dinner table
In Zimbabwe, mopane worms are a staple part of the diet in rural areas and are considered a delicacy in the cities. They can be eaten dry, as crunchy as potato chips, or cooked and drenched in sauce. When harvest season for the worms began recently, I decided to document the process, and I found it somewhat stomach-turning. But the worms can be mighty tasty and they're very nutritious. Here's the scoop on mopane worms.
Prostitution sting lures woman straight to police
Authorities say a 20-year-old Portland woman drove 50 miles to reach the man she thought was her client after being solicited for prostitution through phone and text messages.
Ireland won't ease drunken-driving law for farmers
A license to drive drunk? Some small-town politicians think it's just the tonic for rural Ireland.
Police in Colorado baffled by detergent thefts
Authorities are hoping suspects come clean following a rash of thefts of laundry detergent and expensive face lotion across Colorado.
Flower-eating goat cleared of vandalism
Gary the flower-eating goat's graze with Australian police has ended with his comedian owner getting the last laugh in court.
Brushing your dog's teeth is a necessity
Some may think brushing a dog's teeth is overkill - but veterinarians and owners who've paid the price agree: it's absolutely necessary.
Trader Joe's raises price of 'Two-Buck Chuck'
The popular wine known as "Two-Buck Chuck" will need a new name after the bargain beverage's price was raised.
NZ to eradicate pet cats? Purr-ish the thought!
Gareth Morgan has a simple dream: a New Zealand free of pet cats that threaten native birds. But the environmental advocate has triggered a claws-out backlash with his anti-feline campaign.
Soda spills, freezes on Pa. road when rigs crash
Everyone knows soda can be bad for your teeth. Sometimes, it can apparently threaten the morning commute, too.
Beachgoers shoo shark away in Australia (VIDEO)
We've heard of alligator wrestling ... but this?
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