India’s richest man has mystified – and drawn criticism from – elements of the country by building a super-mansion and then leaving it largely vacant, reports the New York Times.
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Student Says He Was Suspended, Kicked Off Cheer Squad for Gay Kiss
Is this life imitating art, or the other way around?
Watch: Lady Gaga Has a Marilyn Moment With Bill and Hillary Clinton
Another iconic blonde serenaded yet another president known for his dalliances with women. (But this time, luckily, there were no rumors about an affair.)
Pop Culture’s Most Popular Halloween Costumes
We will always have princesses and witches come Halloween, but pop culture dresses up differently every Oct. 31.
The Golden Ticket: British Dessert Is World’s Most Expensive
You don’t have to have been born with a silver spoon in your mouth, but you better have deep pockets if you want a taste of the world’s most expensive dessert.
Who Actually Designed Steve Jobs’ Famous Mock Turtlenecks?
Some news for those of you who shelled out $175 for Steve Jobs’s favorite black mock turtleneck in honor of Steve Jobs Day: His shirts weren’t actually from St. Croix.
California Charm: Is San Diego the Luckiest City in the U.S.?
In an economy where many seem to be perpetually down on their luck, we needed to hear some good news.
NYC Official: Occupy Wall Street Cleanup Is Being Postponed
Updated: Friday October 14, 6.30am ET. As the days ticked by, September rolled into October and the Occupy Wall Street movement dug in at Lower Manhattan’s Zuccotti Park, a question loomed: How long would they stay once cold weather came?
Harold Camping’s Back, With a Brand-New Doomsday Prediction
The end of the world is nigh – again.
Parents Up in Arms Against Marijuana-Shaped Candy
A brand of gummy candy is sour-apple flavored and doesn’t contain cannabis, but some parents and activists are outraged over its leaf shape.
That’s a Lot of Gas Money: World’s Oldest Car Sells for $4.6 Million
It’s been around the block a few times. But that didn’t put the brakes on an auction for the world’s oldest car, where bidding closed at a staggering $4.6 million last week.
Girl Scout Badges Get a 21st Century Makeover
Girl Scouts of the USA has introduced a series of new badges intended to reflect and reward skills needed in the modern world.