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A library in Ankara, Turkey, gives new meaning to the notion that books are timeless. Garbage collectors in the country’s capital have opened a public …
Read moreThese garbage collectors opened a library filled with abandoned books
Chances are, if you are a woman over 40, you are probably familiar with the term “batwings” to describe the stubborn fat and sagging skin …
There are 70 cases of severe bleeding, including two deaths, linked with synthetic cannabinoids—often called Spice, K2 or fake weed—across Chicago and areas in central …
Read moreWhat to know about the ‘fake weed’ that’s killed 2 and injured dozens in Illinois
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has revealed that times have been harder for him than fans know. In an interview with “Express,” the movie star talked …
Two years after a child was decapitated on the world’s tallest water slide in Kansas, investigators revealed this week that they found design flaws and …
Micheal Brown stared at the acceptance letter in front of him: It said yes. So did the next one. And the one after that. The …
After spending 23 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Nevest Coleman is back at work with the Chicago White Sox. Coleman, …
Read moreWrongfully convicted man gets his MLB job back after 23 years in prison
Robert Warren was poking through his art gallery’s closet when he stumbled on an old painting hidden behind a table. At first, it didn’t look …
Read moreA forgotten painting kept in an Iowa closet turns out to be worth millions
Maybe there’s no need for a fountain of youth after all. New research suggests that cutting calories by 15 percent for two years can slow …
Read moreScientists find the exact percentage of calories to cut to stay young
There are plenty of folks in the United States who are excited about Prince Harry’s upcoming wedding to actress Meghan Markle. Of course, she’s not …
Read moreWhy Americans are obsessed with the British royal family
People convicted of domestic abuse in New York will now have to turn over all firearms, not just handguns, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday. “New …
Read moreIn New York, domestic abusers will have to surrender all firearms
Just days after “Roseanne” made a blockbuster return, ABC has announced a second season of the sitcom. The move was a no-brainer. ABC was in …
Steven Bochco, a producer whose boundary-pushing series like “Hill Street Blues” and “NYPD Blue” helped define the modern TV drama, died Sunday after a battle …
Adnan Syed, whose murder conviction was the focus of the first season on the extremely popular “Serial” podcast, has moved closer to a new trial. …
Read moreA court has ordered a new trial for Adnan Syed, the subject of the popular ‘Serial’ podcast
You know spring has sprung when hundreds of people daily turn to Twitter to vent about their itchy eyes, dripping nose and uncontrollable sneezing and …
The flu season may be winding down, but parents of young children have reason to remain watchful. As flu activity continued to decrease across the …
Read moreParents of young children have reason to be watchful as flu season ends
A Southern California woman is pulling out all the stops in an effort to save her life. She has taken to social media to spread …
Read moreWoman Uses Car, Social Media To Spread The Word She Needs New Kidney
If you haven’t received an invitation by now, the chances are there won’t be a seat for you at St. George’s Chapel at Britain’s Windsor …
Read morePrince Harry and Meghan Markle royal wedding: 9 ways to celebrate in style
Kidney stones may be increasing among both men and women in the US, a recent study says. The study, published in the journal Mayo Clinic …
Read moreKidney stones are on the rise in the U.S., study finds
Reindeer jerky, anyone? Finland is the happiest country in the world, according to the latest World Happiness Report. Norway, last year’s winner, came in second …
After much speculation, actress and activist Cynthia Nixon announced Monday that she is officially throwing her hat in the New York gubernatorial race. “I love …
Read moreIt’s official: ‘Sex and the City’ star Cynthia Nixon is running for governor
Fifth Harmony is going on hiatus to allow members to “pursue solo endeavors.” The singing group announced the conscious uncoupling on March 19. “After six …
Your parents messed up. They didn’t mean to, but they did, somehow. They did their best, your parents, and most of the time their instincts …
Read moreIt’s OK to mess up as a parent — in fact, it’s good for your kids
In 2018, child marriage remains a problem worldwide. Consider that each year, 15 million girls are married before the age of 18, according to Girls …
Read moreA girl gets married every 2 seconds somewhere in the world
Folks in northern Michigan are getting to enjoy a phenomenon normally only seen in glaciers: blue ice, piled up in the Straits of Mackinac. Photographer …
Read moreThis rare blue ice—normally found in glaciers—is piling up in Michigan
Most parents know the proverb “spare the rod, spoil the child.” But in recent years, many have debated whether to practice physical discipline, such as …
Stephen Hawking was one of the most beloved scientists in this generation—not only for his intellect, but for his wit and humor. He died at …
Read moreStephen Hawking’s theories on everything, in his own words
Poor sleep and the risk of dementia go hand in hand, but no one knew which came first. In what researchers say is the first …
Read moreDaytime drowsiness increases risk of Alzheimer’s in elderly, study says
Students across the country are expected to walk out of their classrooms March 14 morning to protest gun violence. The National School Walkout is scheduled …
Read moreWhat parents and students need to know about the National School Walkout
Jay-Z and Beyoncé are hitting the road again. The superstar couple announced the “OTR II” stadium tour on March 12. The tour will kick off …
Lawmakers in Florida are tired of the whole “fall back” and “spring forward” rigamarole. So they’ve approved a bill to keep daylight saving time going …
Read moreFlorida lawmakers vote to stay in daylight saving time all year long
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Read more10 common mistakes parents make with newborns — and how to avoid them
It’s quiet in the house. Nobody else is home, and the cat is fast asleep. Then you hear a disembodied woman’s voice let out a …
Read moreAlexa is randomly laughing at users and freaking them out
McDonald’s is celebrating International Women’s Day with a big, gleaming W. “For the first time in our brand history, we flipped our iconic arches,” said …
A woman from Australia has found the world’s oldest known message in a bottle nearly 132 years after it was thrown into the sea, experts …
Read moreThe world’s oldest message in a bottle was found on a beach in Australia
Coca-Cola will soon be giving Japanese consumers a new kind of buzz. In a departure from its traditional soda business, Coke plans to launch an …
Read moreCoca-Cola is launching its first-ever alcoholic drink
Frances McDormand’s Oscar night took a dark turn after someone stole her golden statue. A representative for McDormand told CNN that an individual walked off …
Read moreFrances McDormand’s Oscar was stolen—but later returned!
When it comes to choosing an airline, there’s a lot of criteria to consider: Do you prioritize low airfare or punctuality? Cabin comfort or frequent …
Read moreBest US airlines for 2018, according to The Points Guy
One by one. That’s how Philando Castile, who was killed by a police officer during a 2016 traffic stop, used to help kids who couldn’t …
Read morePhilando Castile charity wipes out kids’ lunch debt in district where he worked
Lacoste temporarily replaced its polo shirts’ crocodile logo with the images of 10 endangered species to help counter the threat of extinction. The shirts, which …
Read moreLacoste is temporarily changing its logo—and it’s for a great cause!
Taking selfies at a distance of about 12 inches from the face increases perceived nose size by nearly 30 percent, according to a report published …
About one in 14 pregnant women who gave birth in the United States in 2016 smoked cigarettes during her pregnancy, according to a report released …
Replacing the saline in many IV bags with another solution could save lives, according to two studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine. …
Read moreSwitching from saline as the go-to IV fluid could save thousands of lives, researchers say
The sea-salt flaked biscuit overflows with decadent scoops of jam and butter. The cappuccino, made with locally-roasted beans, comes complete with a flawless flower swirled …
Erica Guido lives in one of Detroit’s most affluent suburbs. But she spends most of her time in the city’s poorest areas, distributing life’s necessities. …
Keeping your heart healthy is about more than avoiding fast food and overly processed chow. You can also pump up your heart’s health by choosing …
When a man snatched a wallet from a passerby’s hand, Tess Aboughoushe ran after him. When she caught him, she invited him for coffee. Why? …
Read moreThis woman chased down a wallet thief—and then bought him coffee
Katy Perry performed a surprise set on Feb. 25 at a benefit for first responders and survivors of January’s deadly mudslide in Montecito, California. A …
Read moreKaty Perry surprised mudslide survivors at a benefit concert
An outbreak of salmonella infections linked to chicken salad has sickened 65 people in five states, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Feb. …
Read moreMultistate salmonella outbreak tied to chicken salad
An outbreak of 28 salmonella infections in 20 states has been linked to kratom products, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in …
Read more28 sick in salmonella outbreak linked to kratom, CDC says
Flu vaccinations may become painless again. A US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee voted to recommend, once again, that FluMist, the nasal …