Officials Partially Contain Texas Wildfire, Search for Missing Residents
At least 1,554 homes have been destroyed by the worst wildfire in state history.
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The New Course Req: Missouri College Demands that All New Students Take Drug Test
Linn State Technical College, a public two-year school in central Missouri, is kicking off the school year with a new requirement.
Artist Renders Giant ‘Melting Vitruvian Man’ on Arctic Ice
Let’s face it: all Arctic ice looks about the same. Cold, and white, and deserted. But now, there’s one piece to watch.
No Soup For You! Shark-Fin Soup Ban Approved by California Legislature
Shark-fin soup just got one step closer to becoming illegal throughout California.
French Man Forced to Pay Ex-Wife a Settlement for Lack of Sex
The payoff in this case: an award of nearly $14,000 to the ex-wife whose needs were apparently not met. It just goes to show that it never hurts to try.
Watch: New Video Emerges of Flight 93’s Aftermath on 9/11
On Sept. 11, 2001, Dave Berkebile watched on television as the Twin Towers fell. Then he felt his house shake — in Pennsylvania.
Painful to Watch: Rafael Nadal Suffers Cramp During Press Conference
Severe cramping is a fact of professional sports. It’s just not everyday that it happens at a press conference.
Tropical Storm Threatens Gulf Coast, Louisiana in State of Emergency
There’s a new storm to watch, this time threatening New Orleans and surrounding areas.
9/11 Coloring Book Sparks Outrage From Muslim Group
It’s not your average coloring book that depicts the burning Twin Towers and the killing of Osama bin Laden. We Shall Never Forget 9/11: The Kids’ Book of Freedom does just that, and much more, in an attempt to “educate.”
Thanks, Steve Jobs: Americans Rate Computer Industry Best, Government Worst
It’s not really a fair fight when one sector is tasked with fixing the economy while the other’s job is to make iPads more fun.
Nancy Grace, Ron Artest Among New Cast of ‘Dancing with the Stars’
What would Dancing with the Stars be without a weird mix of athletes, reality-TV personalities, talk-show hosts and C-list actors?
Will Clean Teeth for Food? Chicago Eatery Accepts Bartering
There are all kinds of ways to find a bargain. Coupons. Groupons. Ebay. Craigslist. And when finances are tight, it pays to get creative.