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Holiday travel in any country can be pretty hectic. With 1.3 billion people on vacation for National Day, China's is probably the worst.

"The Vampire Diaries" resumes its fifth season on Thursday, Oct. 10, with its second episode, "True Lies."

Parents' concerns prompted an Arizona principal to ask one of the fathers, a cop, not to wear his uniform or gun while on school property.

Kim Kardashian showed North West off on Instagram Friday morning, and her daughter is absolutely adorable

Banksy revealed his first piece in New York City in over three years, it gets vandalized the next day, but Bansky continues to create a New York City street show called "Better Out Than In."

"Sons of Anarchy" producer Kurt Sutter claims that he convinced actor Charlie Hunnam to take on the role of Christian Grey.

Check out what celebrities support Obamacare with #GetCovered.

Adrienne Maloof exhibited PDA with her rumored new 24-year-old beau, Jacob Busch, at a red carpet event.

Nicki Minaj took to Twitter to address rumors that she and Zac Efron had a steamy affair over the summer.

Boyfriend Ryan Leak investigated his girlfriend's Pinterest account to pull off the most elaborate surprise dream wedding ever.

TLC producers explain why the beauty pageant reality series "Toddlers & Tiaras" was reportedly cancelled.

Guillermo del Toro's couch gag for "The Simpsons" season 25 Halloween special, "Treehouse of Horror XXIV," has leaked online.

Rather than accepting her child as gay, a woman disowned her son, to which her father responded with a scathing letter disowning her.

The first promo video for Cory Monteith's "Glee" tribute episode was released and features his on-and-off beau, Lea Michele, singing.

Rosalyn Ng, the wife of an SUV driver involved in a recent widely circulated New York motorcycle attack, said her family was in danger of "reckless, violent motorcyclists."

Naya Rivera showed off her sparkling engagement ring Thursday night, after she and Big Sean confirmed their engagement.

Suicide, mental illness and addiction to alcohol have plagued the family, Si says.

The attack, which included the suspect trying to run down a secret service agent, is not connected to terrorism, authorities said.

The shutdown could impact 2013 revenue for hotels, tour operators and others who depend on national parks and attractions.

If you’ve already hit the restaurants of San Sebastian, Paris and Tokyo, why not try the fare in these less-visited destinations instead.

Miley Cyrus opens up about her transformation in her documentary “Miley: The Movement.”

The foundation's global campaign, launched in 2011 to address sanitation issues faced by the poor, arrived in India this week.

Miriam Carey reportedly suffered from postpartum depression before storming Capitol Hill.

"Scandal" returned to ABC for its third season on Thursday, Oct. 3.

While authorities chased down the car of suspect Miriam Carey, eyewitnesses took to Twitter to share dramatic images.

"Scandal" star Kerry Washington spoke about her “Ms. Fix-it” character and the president’s chief of staff role played by Jeff Perry.

The incident that pitted motorcyclists against an SUV driver was captured by the helmet cam of one of the bikers.

Discover the drama that unfolded in the series premiere of "Vampire Diaries" spinoff, "The Originals."

Missed "The Vampire Diaries"? Check out our recap of the season 5 premiere.