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Ryan Lochte capped a golden day for the United States when he overhauled a flying French 4x200 meters freestyle team to ensure the Americans won their fourth successive title in the event at the world swimming championships on Friday.

A few fans obtained items once owned by Amy Winehouse on Thursday after the singer's father gave away her clothes.

The man who hit Rupert Murdoch with a pie has been convicted of harassment.

Arsenal may be on the verge of making major moves.

British actor and comedian Russell Brand could relate deeply to Amy Winehouse.

Not only is the Singaporean Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, the highest paid elected leader in the world (bringing home a cool $2.4-million per year), but most of his top ministers earn in excess of $1-million annually (not including generous perks and pensions).

Chelsea face fellow Premier League side Aston Villa in the Barclays Asia Cup final on Saturday, but by then, they'll know whether they have been successful in their pursuit of Palermo star Javier Pastore.

Archaeopteryx, the legendary winged creature which was long considered the Earth's oldest and most primitive bird, might not have been a bird at all, according to Chinese scientists.

Contrasting reports have emerged on Arsenal's pursuit of Valencia star Juan Mata.

James Murdoch was unanimously confirmed as chairman by BSkyB's board, winning a reprieve from a phone-hacking scandal that threatens to draw him into multiple investigations, two sources briefed on the board meeting told Reuters.

Soul diva Amy Winehouse passed away at the tender age of 27, leaving behind a treasure trove of previously unreleased tracks.

Lawyers, psychiatrists and police were discussing the mental health of Anders Behring Breivik after the anti-Islam radical admitted to a bombing and shooting spree that killed 76 people. More than 100,000 Norwegians attended a rally in Oslo on Monday, many carrying white and red roses in mourning.

The city of Pittsburgh welcomed The Dark Knight Rises director Christopher Nolan and Batman star Christian Bale with the display of the Bat signal upon its downtown Highmark building.

Stiff competition from Apple and other competitors using Google's Android system are dragging on the company's profits. The company forecast today it will likely miss estimates from analysts in the third quarter and for the full fiscal year.

James Murdoch was unanimously confirmed as chairman by BSkyB's (BSY.L) board, winning a reprieve from a phone-hacking scandal that threatens to draw him into multiple investigations, two sources briefed on the board meeting told Reuters.

A single gene mutation believed to be responsible for the disfiguration of the "Elephant Man," who toured Europe in the 19th century and was the subject of a 1980 film, is believed to have been found by scientists.

Watch the "Glee" cast perform Winehouse's "Valerie" in their new movie.

Amy Winehouse's family said that she died from alcohol withdrawal, the Sun reported Thursday. The family went on to say that her sudden abstinence killed her.

Chinese scientists provided new analysis in proposing that the long time group of birds Archaeopteryx are not considered in the avian family but rather more related to the Deinonychosaurs, or the Dinosaur family.

Questions are being raised about some aspects of Amy Winehouse?s funeral and if they violated Jewish laws.

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.