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Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million went down slightly in stock trading today, while shares of bankrupt Borders went up by a penny.

Both Qantas and Virgin Australia canceled flights that were scheduled for Thursday to New Zealand and (until early morning) to the western Australian city of Perth as the ash cloud from Chile’s Puyehue volcano continued to spread and strand thousands more travelers.

Pole dancing classes have become so popular that strippers want it to be an official Olympic sport. And now, England is offering the class to toddlers.

More photos surface of Anthony Weiner

The 25-year-old actress has not been shy about posting information about her personal life and even posing for sexy pictures.

Man admits to the 1994 shooting.

Why does Mother Nature always has the last say in your travel plans?

If you're in New York City this summer, cross the bridge over to Brooklyn and check out the borough's jam-packed summer 2011 schedule of events that are sure to keep you entertained

NBC's Days of our Lives is set to have to a new writing team, cast editions, and a new producing team under executive producer Ken Corday.

John Edwards' mug shot looks like a head shot.

Where does Kate pull her style inspiration from?

Pregnant Natalie Portman has given birth to a baby boy. We take a look at the actress, her career, and her various looks over the years.

The much anticipated, and much criticized Broadway production of Spider-Man premiered on Tuesday.

Bloomberg calculated the priciest prix-fixe meal in NYC

Today, all across the Eastern (and parts of the Western) Hemisphere, sky gazers will be treated to a rare and beautiful sight, a total lunar eclipse.

The Duchess will stay mum on trip to Canada but at least she'll look good.

Full Figured Fashion Week 2011 starts on June 16, 2011.

James Franco and Michael Kors honored at amfAR's NY Inspiration Event.

CHICAGO – Writer Lisa Findley weighs in on the debate over the depravity of young adult literature that has had the lit and library corner of the Internet all aflutter.

These 5 countries were rated the most dangerous in the world for women by a TrustLaw survey of 213 gender experts from 5 continents.

Bono, Liam Neeson, Cindy Crawford, Steve martin and more.

BRIGHTON & HOVE, ENGLAND -- Nicola Cairncross reviews a book that explores just what drives us as human beings and how that plays out in how we live, work and interact together, says what she learned from it -- and explains why you need to read it too.

Actress Natalie Portman and her choreographer fiancé, Benjamin Millepied, welcomed a baby boy.

The duchess or Posh? Which fashion icon wins?

Actress Natalie Portman and her choreographer fiancé, Benjamin Millepied, welcomed a baby boy.

The latest reworked version has received mixed feedbacks from critics. Some are agreed that the new version was clearer, while some other criticised the show. How will you judge it?

Warner Bros Entertainment on Wednesday announced that the studio will distribute on-demand movies in China starting this summer, through an agreement with China’s YOU On Demand Holdings Inc.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences board voted on Tuesday night to bring in new rules for the 2011 Best Picture competition.

Oscar winning actress Natalie Portman and fiance Benjamin Millepied welcomes a baby boy !