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The short reign of “naked-image” body scanners at U.S. airports came to a modest end this week, according to TSA.

Pregnant Kim Kardashian almost had a wardrobe malfunction on Wednesday when a gust blew up her dress in front of photographers.

Red Bull athlete Valery Rozov broke a world record when he base-jumped from Mount Everest.

Mariah Carey has announced she will be leaving "American Idol" after just one season as well as planning a world tour.

The teenager was allegedly lured to her death by a fake Facebook profile.

Her family as well as a Mexican official believe Yanira Maldonado was framed for drug smuggling.

The Animal Planet special "Mermaids: The New Evidence" generated the channel's highest ratings ever -- plus ongoing online debates.

A New York Woman is suing MAC after she claims she contracted herpes from their pop-up store at a Rihanna concert.

Lightsabers, the fictional weapon from "Star Wars" may be out of reach for current technology, but that doesn't stop people from trying. Watch this handheld "lightsaber" burn through various objects.

The acclaimed musical "Les Misérables" will return to Broadway's Imperial Theatre after 11 years. The musical will open in March 2014.

While France has had several terms to describe "French kissing," it hadn't been defined by a single word until the 2014 edition of France's "Petit Robert" dictionary.

The latest "Mad Men" theories have fans comparing Megan Draper to murdered actress Sharon Tate. What spurred the comparisons between the two?

Martin Helme, a leading member of Estonia's Conservative People’s Party, said in a TV interview about immigration policy that he doesn't want black people coming to his country.

Nathan Fielder's new "I haven't been fully honest with you" texting prank has already provoked some hilarious responses on Twitter.

Amy's Baking Company may be getting its own reality TV show spin off after the "Kitchen Nightmares" fiasco.

A trailer for "Machete Kills" -- the upcoming sequel to Robert Rodriguez's "Machete" that features Danny Trejo, Sofia Vergara, Jessica Alba, Lady Gaga and other superstars -- has surfaced online. Watch it here.

Superman turns 75 this year and DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment are celebrating Supes with an anniversary logo, the highly anticipated "Man of Steel" and a new video game.

Liang Yali runs a program that teaches single women how to get husbands and keep them interested in as little as 90 days.

The Chinese newborn that was rescued from a sewage pipe after being born in a toilet has been returned to his maternal grandparents.

Feline web sensation Grumpy Cat has been cast to star in her own "Garfield-like" feature film.

"Two and a Half Men" will introduce a new female series regular character next fall.

George Clooney denied that he is cheating on girlfriend Stacy Keibler with his ex, model Monika Jakisic, after the two were reportedly seen together in London.

The writer indicated he/she believes Bloomberg, who founded Mayors Against Illegal Guns, is trying to take away guns.

An ostrich escaped from a zoo in Zhangzhou, Fujian in China and caused chaos as it roamed through city streets, running against traffic, and getting hit by traffic twice. Watch the video here.

R&B singer Usher is hopeful his mentee Justin Bieber will overcome his current issues and "continue to mature."

Marion Shurtleff, 75, found a childhood essay she wrote 65 years ago in Kentucky in a used Bible she bought in California.

Rituparno Ghosh generally portrayed the foibles and concerns of the urban, educated middle class of India in a realistic fashion.

A Beijing-bound flight was diverted to Anchorage after a woman tried to commit suicide on board.

Eliminated "Voice" contestant Judith Hill opened up about why she thinks she lost the singing competition.