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By the late 1970s, Muhammad Ali's boxing career was approaching an end, but he had ascended to the role of global icon.

The ZTE Open, the first smartphone running the Firefox OS, will be available to U.S. and U.K. customers on the ZTE eBay store for just $80.

The Bullitt County History Museum found the predecessor for "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader:" an exam given to eighth grade students in 1912. Could you pass these 30 sample questions?

American automakers have done a decent job reducing their dependence on fleet sales -– perhaps a little too decent.

Democratic candidates for mayor were quick to express support for a ruling on the NYPD's controversial tactic. Republicans, not so much.

Thomas George Paculis pleaded guilty in court to try to extort money from Paula Deen.

Gap jeans and Kraft’s Jell-O products will be displayed in ambitious advertising campaigns this fall, as the two companies seek fresh fans.

Russian nuclear power experts are joining forces with South African educators.

The New Delhi government is reportedly planning to spend billions of dollars to upgrade its mostly Soviet-era military equipment.

Former husband of Britney Spears, Kevin Federline, married his longtime girlfriend Victoria Prince this past weekend in Las Vegas.

The man once called "Governor Moonbeam" says California must "bottle" sunlight.

Orlando Bloom is the newest actor rumored to be playing the role of Batman in the upcoming "Batman Vs. Superman" film from Warner Bros.

A Pacu, a less dangerous relative of the piranha, was found in Danish waters, and experts are warning male swimmers to "protect their privates" while swimming.

News Corp has acquired exclusive rights on mobile/Internet clips in Indonesia, Japan & Vietnam for Barclay's Premier League and 8 other soccer leagues.

Euro zone GDP probably stopped contracting in the second quarter after a record six quarters of decline.

As African economies grow at breakneck speeds, the U.S. is reexamining old import/export laws.

The subpoena sought documents and correspondence related to the London Metal Exchange dating from January 2010.

The youngest Kardashian family member, Kylie Jenner, celebrated her 16th birthday with family and actor Jaden Smith on Saturday.

The sinkhole is said to be about 40 feet to 50 feet in diameter, and is believed to be getting larger.

Kris Jenner has fired back at President Barack Obama for criticizing daughter Kim Kardashian’s over-the-top lifestyle.

The mother of the baby is not happy with the verdict.