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Google unveiled its April Fools' Day prank Monday with Google Nose, an "Aromabase" for searching scents like "diaper," and "dumpster."

"I" means Internet, "pad" means tablet and "mini" means smaller. But can Apple trademark these three elements combined?

There are theoretical risks associated with GM crops, but many danger claims are based on either flawed science or no evidence.

Kobe is four points away from tying for fourth on the NBA's all-time scoring list.

Republicans think they lost in 2012 because they were out of touch. Members of the tea party populist movement disagree.

While Apple has been the target of a lot of criticism in China recently, Netizens agree Chinese state-owned enterprises are even worse.

Two years after the Tohoku, Japan, earthquake and tsunami comes Tsunami Preparedness Week and a new study.

As more states consider legalizing pot for recreational use, users may soon expect to pay a tax on top of their purchases.

Sharapova beat Jankovic, while Murray defeated Cilic.

Indiana and Syracuse will meet in the Sweet Sixteen of 2013 March Madness.

Don Payne, co-executive producer of 'The Simpsons' and 'Thor' screenwriter, died of bone cancer at the age of 48.

A California third-grader was hit by a rogue crossbow arrow during a school field trip in California Tuesday.

Bikram Choudhury, the founder of Bikram yoga, is embroiled in a sex scandal after former student Sarah Baughn accused him of sexual harassment.

Beyoncé expressed her support for same-sex marriage on Facebook and Instagram Tuesday, along with Kristen Bell and Madonna.

One of the most tantalizing jobs in the country, also comes with perhaps unrealistic expectations.

A St. Louis Panera Bread location is offering one menu item as part of the chain's pay-what-you-want promotion.

Most invisibility cloaking devices in development don't yet work with visible light, or can only shield extremely tiny objects from view.

Federal banking agency sees win-win in India's solar energy market.

Learn all about the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which is on the Supreme Court's Wednesday docket and has been trending nationally on Twitter with the #DOMA hashtag.

Initial reports suggest the high court is leaning toward striking down the DOMA. Transcript available here.

The red equal sign being shared all over Facebook has, of course, turned into a perfect opportunity for social media users to make memes to show their support for the gay marriage hearings at the Supreme Court.