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A star witness for the prosecution took the stand Friday morning in trial of two teenage football players accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in Steubenville, Ohio.

Rihanna is back on stage after suffering from laryngitis, and performed in Philadelphia on Thursday night.

Stars of the anticipated film "Spring Breakers" discuss its raunchy plot lines and their decisions to move on from being child stars.

Parents of children killed during the shooting massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School react to Michael Moore’s statement, which called for the public release of the gruesome crime scene photos.

The latest rumor involving pregnant Kate Middleton and Prince William alleges the couple has chosen the name for their baby daughter, though the gender still has yet to be confirmed.

An English family was scammed when it purchased One Direction concert tickets on eBay. Here are tips on how to tell if your ticket is real.

Garrett Wallace fell into the icy river in Sioux Falls, S.D., while playing under a pedestrian bridge inside a park.

The violin that belonged to the Titanic's bandleader, Wallace Hartley, has been found and confirmed by testing.

A federal appeals court threw out the convictions of a woman sentenced to death for the notorious 1989 killing of her 4-year-old son.

The Portela Law Firm in NYC was hit with a class-action lawsuit on behalf of a former unpaid intern who said he worked without pay.

Artuso Pastry, located in New York City's Bronx, is celebrating the election of Pope Francis with a very special cookie.

The New York Times story about Cynthia Wachenheim's tragic suicide is too class-conscious for comfort.

The Ides of March is trending on Twitter and here's what you need to know about that phrase especially when it comes to the 15th.

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler have split after being together for more than a year, since she wanted marriage and kids, sources say.

Ice-T and Coco Austin celebrated her 33rd birthday together at dance club Greenhouse in New York City.

Reclusive comedian Dave Chappelle may be teaming up with Chris Rock for a comedy tour, according to rumors.

Brooke Burke-Charvet talked to Health about her battle with cancer and mother nature.

Pope Francis nearly fell during a meeting with the College of Cardinals on Thursday.

Members of the Internet message board 4Chan alleged that Justin Bieber was under investigation for molesting a minor.

Liam Hemsworth is reportedly canceling his movie premiere appearance for "Empire State" after reports emerged that he and Miley Cyrus broke up.

Universal Pictures has officially chosen a director and announced a release date for “Jurassic Park 4”.

Matt Lauer could potentially replace Alex Trebek as host of "Jeopardy," according to New York Post.

The Australian Fashion Week lineup is here, but a new locale and an earlier date means pressure for designers.

Charlie Sheen urged fans on Twitter, in his latest rant, to smear dog poop on his daughter's school where she was frequently bullied.

Sierra Shoemaker, 12, outsmarted judges of a Fresno County, Calif., school spelling bee.

Seven people were killed and four wounded at a bar in Cancun as thousands of American college students flocked to the city as part of spring break.

What’s the best way to view Pan-STARRS this weekend? How about a flight on Air Berlin.

Whether you’re seeking all-out luxury or a more affordable, budget-friendly spring break, here are a few places not to be overlooked in 2013.

Full-figured H&M mannequins are stirring controversy on the Internet after users argue whether or not they are "fat."