- Martha Stewart's dog wins its breed at N.Y. show Reuters - 1 hour 45 minutes ago
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart is not the only star in her household. Her Chow Chow dog, GK, won its breed at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club … More »Martha Stewart's dog wins its breed at N.Y. show
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart is not the only star in her household. Her Chow Chow dog, GK, won its breed at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Monday. The Club holds its annual two-day event at Madison Square Garden in New York. This year 2000 dogs representing 185 breeds and varieties …
Spartan boot camp for Rio's carnival king AFP - AFP - 18 hours agoKing Momo, the Rio Carnival's symbol of overweight excess, has employed a personal trainer and a nutritionist as he goes to drastic lengths to whip himself into shape … More »Spartan boot camp for Rio's carnival king
King Momo, the Rio Carnival's symbol of overweight excess, has employed a personal trainer and a nutritionist as he goes to drastic lengths to whip himself into shape for the festivities.
South African school to take tardy pupils to police AFP - AFP - 19 hours agoPupils who arrive late for school in South Africa's Soweto township will be taken to a police station and their parents will be called to fetch them, the local education … More »South African school to take tardy pupils to police
Pupils who arrive late for school in South Africa's Soweto township will be taken to a police station and their parents will be called to fetch them, the local education department said Monday.
French police searching for body find 2.2m catfish AFP - AFP - 23 hours agoPolice investigating a report of a body being dumped in a river in France's Loire region made an unusual discovery on Monday -- a 2.2 metre (7.2 foot) catfish wrapped … More »French police searching for body find 2.2m catfish
Police investigating a report of a body being dumped in a river in France's Loire region made an unusual discovery on Monday -- a 2.2 metre (7.2 foot) catfish wrapped in a sheet.
Man In Pants Crawls Across Ice To Save Dog Sky News - Mon, Feb 13, 2012This is the astonishing moment a man is snapped crawling across an icy river in just his underpants to rescue his dog. More »Man In Pants Crawls Across Ice To Save Dog
This is the astonishing moment a man is snapped crawling across an icy river in just his underpants to rescue his dog.
- Rapunzel number helps scientists quantify ponytails Li-mei Hoang - Reuters - Mon, Feb 13, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists said on Friday that a "Rapunzel Number" may have helped them to crack a problem that has perplexed humanity since Leonardo da Vinci pondered … More »Rapunzel number helps scientists quantify ponytails
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists said on Friday that a "Rapunzel Number" may have helped them to crack a problem that has perplexed humanity since Leonardo da Vinci pondered it 500 years ago. Scientists from the University of Cambridge and the University of Warwick said they had devised a "Ponytail Shape Equation", which when …
- Panda diplomacy reflects warmer China-Canada ties Reuters - Mon, Feb 13, 2012
CHONGQING, China (Reuters) - Canada set the seal on improving ties with China on Saturday by agreeing to a 10-year loan for two giant pandas, traditionally an indication … More »Panda diplomacy reflects warmer China-Canada ties
CHONGQING, China (Reuters) - Canada set the seal on improving ties with China on Saturday by agreeing to a 10-year loan for two giant pandas, traditionally an indication of official approval from Beijing. Prime Minister Stephen Harper witnessed the signing ceremony on the last day of a visit designed to sell Canadian oil …
- Tongan changes name to brand in bid for Olympic glory Reuters - Mon, Feb 13, 2012
BERLIN (Reuters) - A luger from the south Pacific island of Tonga caused a stir at the world championships in Altenberg on Saturday - not for his unusual choice of sport … More »Tongan changes name to brand in bid for Olympic glory
BERLIN (Reuters) - A luger from the south Pacific island of Tonga caused a stir at the world championships in Altenberg on Saturday - not for his unusual choice of sport but for his name, which he had changed to that of his sponsor. Bruno Banani was born Fuahea Semi but changed his name to that of a German underwear maker …
- Couples face off in Valentine's Day ordeal Reuters - Mon, Feb 13, 2012
PATTAYA, Thailand (Reuters) - Lips locked at all times -- including for bathroom breaks and meals -- is the less than romantic challenge facing Thai couples trying for … More »Couples face off in Valentine's Day ordeal
PATTAYA, Thailand (Reuters) - Lips locked at all times -- including for bathroom breaks and meals -- is the less than romantic challenge facing Thai couples trying for the kiss to blow away all kisses at a Valentine's Day marathon. Seven couples have brought their lips together in the Thai beach resort of Pattaya, some …
Nazis in space pack in the crowds at Berlin film fest Eloi Rouyer - AFP - Sun, Feb 12, 2012A sci-fi black comedy about Nazis from the moon invading Planet Earth is one of the hottest tickets at the Berlin film festival, which is better known for its gritty … More »Nazis in space pack in the crowds at Berlin film fest
A sci-fi black comedy about Nazis from the moon invading Planet Earth is one of the hottest tickets at the Berlin film festival, which is better known for its gritty political fare.
Statue of Carla Bruni as a worker angers France AFP - AFP - Sun, Feb 12, 2012A French mayor's plan to erect a statue of President Nicolas Sarkozy's former supermodel wife Carla Bruni in worker's attire has angered the opposition and embarrassed … More »Statue of Carla Bruni as a worker angers France
A French mayor's plan to erect a statue of President Nicolas Sarkozy's former supermodel wife Carla Bruni in worker's attire has angered the opposition and embarrassed the first lady.
Video of US dad shooting daughter's laptop goes viral AFP - AFP - Fri, Feb 10, 2012A video of an angry American father pumping nine slugs from a handgun into his daughter's laptop has gone viral on YouTube and sparked an impassioned online debate over … More »Video of US dad shooting daughter's laptop goes viral
A video of an angry American father pumping nine slugs from a handgun into his daughter's laptop has gone viral on YouTube and sparked an impassioned online debate over his parenting skills.
Manitoba bans dog ear cropping AFP - AFP - Fri, Feb 10, 2012A veterinary medical association in Western Canada announced Friday a ban on the cosmetic cropping of dogs' ears, but some breeders warn it could lead to torn floppy … More »Manitoba bans dog ear cropping
A veterinary medical association in Western Canada announced Friday a ban on the cosmetic cropping of dogs' ears, but some breeders warn it could lead to torn floppy ears.
"Twisted Metal" gamers get shot at real gunplay AFP - AFP - Fri, Feb 10, 2012Fans of "Twisted Metal" will get to welcome a long-awaited sequel of the car-battle videogame with a real-world bang by blasting an ice cream truck to bits with a machine … More »"Twisted Metal" gamers get shot at real gunplay
Fans of "Twisted Metal" will get to welcome a long-awaited sequel of the car-battle videogame with a real-world bang by blasting an ice cream truck to bits with a machine gun.
Dutchman to sell rare 250-year-old liquor collection AFP - AFP - Fri, Feb 10, 2012Thousands of bottles of rare cognac and other drinks, some dating back to the French Revolution, went up for sale Friday, with its Dutch collector expected to reap several … More »Dutchman to sell rare 250-year-old liquor collection
Thousands of bottles of rare cognac and other drinks, some dating back to the French Revolution, went up for sale Friday, with its Dutch collector expected to reap several million dollars.
A Chinese zoo held a Valentine's Day wedding on Tuesday for a male sheep and a female deer whose unconventional relationship has captured the public imagination, state media reported. More »Chinese deer and ram celebrate Valentine's wedding
