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Bride Accused of Faking Cancer to Receive Wedding Donations

The honeymoon is over for Jessica Vega, a 25-year-old woman who has been charged with lying about being terminally ill in order to collect up to $20,000 worth of goods and services for her May 2010 wedding.

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Mattel Agrees to Produce Bald Barbie After Viral Facebook Campaign

The Beautiful and Bald Barbie is finally becoming a reality, thanks to a burgeoning Facebook campaign urging toymaker Mattel to create a doll that appeals to kids undergoing cancer treatments or suffering diseases such as Alopecia.

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Survey: People Aren’t Happiest Until They Reach Age 33

Many respondents claimed that their happiness at 33 came from fulfillment in their professional lives, as well as having a support system of family and friends.

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Cat Survives 19-Story Fall by Gliding Like a Flying Squirrel

They say cats have the ability to always land on their feet, and Sugar is proof.

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Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models

Legislators passed a law that bans ‘malnourished’ models from working, hoping to put a stop to a major health challenge facing the fashion industry.

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The Disturbing State of Indonesia’s ‘Zoo of Death’

The Surabaya Zoo’s last remaining giraffe died recently with a 40-lb. (18 kg) wad of plastic in its stomach. The death has brought the decrepit conditions of the Indonesian zoo to the world’s attention

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The Art World Goes to the Dogs: Pup Portraits Gain Popularity

Animal lovers, you can now frame your photos of Fido with pride.

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Dog Reunited with Owner After 53 Days in Nevada Desert

Dooley, a Shetland Sheepdog, had gone missing after a car accident in December.

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How You Doin': Dolphins Use Whistles to Say Hello

Scientists are getting closer to understanding the fascinating way that dolphins communicate in the wild — starting with how they introduce themselves.

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America’s 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds

For 21 years, the beloved Labrador Retriever has sat atop the American Kennel Club’s most-popular list. But this past year, it received some stiff competition from some other adored (and adorable) breeds. See what breeds were named top dog this year.