The most faithful dog in the world, which kept a 14-year vigil at his master's grave in Edinburgh, Scotland, was nothing but a Victorian business stunt, according to historian Jan Bondeson.
The financial problems in Rome in the early part of the third century AD stemmed from a military that was getting too large and expensive (one of the pitfalls of carving a huge empire that became too unwieldy.
If you'd like to own a high-value memento of Hollywood royalty, you'll have an opportunity: the Connecticut shoreline home of legendary actress Katharine Hepburn is up for sale.
On a taxi ride to his farmhouse the day before he killed 77 people, Anders Behring Breivik talked easily of a future he must have known would never come.
Despite mining minister Susan Shabangu's reluctance to say it, South Africa is not going to nationalise its mines.
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On a taxi ride to his farmhouse the day before he killed 77 people, Anders Behring Breivik talked easily of a future he must have known would never come.
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Foster Wheeler AG, SIRIUS XM Radio, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Sohu.com, and Pan American Silver. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Ctrip.com International, Allot Communications, Nova Measuring Instruments, Kulicke & Soffa Industries, and Ryanair Holdings.
Sun Yang's victory in the men's 1500 metres freestyle at the world swimming championships on Sunday may indicate a re-awakening of the country's swimming programme.
China's Sun Yang provided a record-breaking finale to the world swimming championships on Sunday, while Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps set up the potential of a mouth-watering showdown at next year's London Olympics.
Bioware had appointed Harrison Krix of Volpin Props to design a replica of the weapon.
Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter Zara Phillips married fellow athlete Mike Tindall on Saturday in a private ceremony in the Scottish capital Edinburgh.
Brazilian Cesar Cielo's emotions again got the better of him on Saturday after he retained his 50 meters freestyle title to earn his second gold medal at the world swimming championships.
China's Sun Yang could provide the perfect finale for the host country when he swims in the final of the men's 1500 metres freestyle on Sunday, the last individual men's event of the world swimming championships.
Michael Phelps, already the most successful Olympian of all time, picked up his third successive world 100 meters butterfly title on Saturday.
Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter Zara Phillips married fellow athlete Mike Tindall on Saturday in a private ceremony in the Scottish capital Edinburgh.
Rachel Weisz of the Oscar fame for "Constant Gardener" was seen in an elegant red Valentino dress on Wednesday, 27 July 2011 at the Tribeca Grand Hotel, New York for a screening of the movie "The Whistleblower". The Cinema Society & Dior Beauty, along with DeLeio hosted the screening of "The Whistleblower."
Rob Cohen is set to direct the most expensive film in the history of the Korean film industry.
Watch the "Glee" cast perform Winehouse's "Valerie" in their new movie.
Sprint Nextel posted second-quarter profit margins well below Wall Street estimates, sending its shares down 16 percent as the No. 3 U.S. mobile provider still lost more subscribers than expected despite spending heavily to fight off rivals.
Ryan Lochte became the first swimmer to break a long course world record since controversial polyurethane swimsuits were banned last year while James Magnussen ended a far longer Australian wait at the world championships Thursday.
Before "Iron Man," writer/director/actor Jon Favreau was known mostly for indie movies ("Swingers") or lighthearted fare ("Elf"), but after his huge success bringing to life the superhero with a suit of high-tech armor, he became a go-to guy for big-budget, effects-driven Hollywood movies.
