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A team of European and American scientists has an ambitious plan to deal with dangerous asteroids. Specifically, they want to smash a space probe into one to see exactly how to stop them.

Karl Rove said he could see a Republican candidate supporting gay marriage in the next presidential election on ABC's "This Week" during a discussion on support for the issue from the judges that currently represent the Supreme Court.

The world’s largest quick-service restaurant chain acknowledges that its products don’t appeal to younger consumers as they have in the past.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. sits nine points from the Spring Cup Series lead.

Joe Weider, the founder of a multimillion-dollar magazine empire based on bodybuilding, died of heart failure in Los Angeles Saturday.

Google Chairman Eric Schmidt visited Myanmar, or Burma, this week. But is the repressive country ready to get connected?

Congress could pass comprehensive immigration reform by July 4, proving lawmakers can still agree on big things. What made them work together?

Palestinian-Americans moving back to their West Bank homeland to open businesses are finding it can be very different from expectations.

Meet Donald Trump's 19-year-old daughter, Tiffany, a college student who, despite her famous name, was raised out of the spotlight in California by her mother, Marla Maples, and is an aspiring pop star.

'SNL' head writer Seth Meyers has reportedly been tapped to replace 'Tonight Show'-bound Jimmy Fallon if Jay Leno enters retirement.

Former teen heartthrob Jonathan Taylor Thomas has attended two Ivy League schools since leaving Hollywood in the late '90s.

Simona Wilson was awarded a $4 million settlement after being shocked by stray electricity while taking a shower.

The 2013 Kids' Choice Awards, which will air Saturday live from Los Angeles, can be watched via live stream online or on television on Nickelodeon.

Pepsi announced new plans to redesign its 20-ounce soda bottle for the first time since 1996.

A 29-year-old Californian tattoo artist, Michelle, is addicted to human blood on TLC's "My Strange Addiction."

Syracuse will play Montana in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament.

Following rumors that Jay Leno is being pushed out of "The Tonight Show" to make room for a younger Jimmy Fallon, some media reporters made the rare move of coming to Leno's defense.

Christopher Dorner was the focus of a massive manhunt after the disgruntled ex-cop killed three people.

A 4-year-old boy’s brave attempt at conquering a sidewalk curb has gone viral.

Seth MacFarlane of "Family Guy" has split from his girlfriend Emilia Clarke and denies rumors of dating Charlize Theron.

The identities of seven Marines who were killed in a military accident Monday in Nevada have been released.