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One adorable Chihuahua, who survived years of horror inside a puppy mill, finally found a new life of freedom with his rescuer. Billy -- as he was named after the rescue -- was locked inside a tiny cage for so long that ...

The Burmese government apologises to Buddhist monks for the injuries caused during a police operation at a copper mine.

One of the most romantic movie props of all time - the piano from Casablanca - is to be auctioned at Sotheby's in New York.

South Korean rapper Psy, whose song Gangnam Style became an internet sensation, apologises for taking part in anti-US protests several years ago.

Attorney for Notorious B.I.G. family blasts Los Angeles police after release of autopsy report

Kim Kardashian’s beloved white kitten that has been featured in many of the reality star’s Instagram pictures has died. “It is with deep sadness that I have to tell you all that my kitten, Mercy, has ...

Between the critically-acclaimed "Homeland" and the resurgence of "Dexter," Showtime has had a good year -- but will 2013 be even better? If the newly released trailer for "Masters of Sex" and "Ray Donovan" is any indica...

JERUSALEM -- Jews around the world ushered in the eight-day Hanukkah festival Saturday evening, lighting the first candles of ceremonial lamps that symbolize triumph over oppression. In Israel, families gathered after su...

Singing about killing innocent people is not in the same universe as doing it, yet many Americans infuriated about the former express little if any condemnation of the latter when done by their own government. It's so as...

Mark Selby returns to number one in the world after beating Mark Davis 9-4 in the UK Championship snooker semi-final in York.

An Indiana prosecutor says he wants a 17-year-old boy accused of raping an 11-year-old girl to be tried as an adult.

By Jose Martinez, Complex Sports Should we chalk up yesterday's botched attempt at running the fast break by JaVale McGee as the result of a big man trying do the point guard's job or just another classic fail by the Nug...

Kidnap victim Terry Waite returns to Lebanon, 25 years after he was captured by Hezbollah militants, to ask for aid for Syria's Christian refugees.

The massive fin whale which was washed up in Malibu on Monday has begun decomposing over the past few days.

The new Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space tells the history of the riots, demonstrations, squats and community gardens in the East Village.

Deputy Liberal Democrat leader Simon Hughes is to be investigated amid claims he breached parliamentary rules by failing to fully declare a donation.

BATAVIA, Ill. -- Four young men from war-ravaged Sudan tower above their teachers and fellow students on the pastoral grounds of a century-old school in suburban Chicago. Eighteen months after arriving – and just ...

The biggest donors to President Barack Obama’s second inauguration have been notified on what benefits will be available to them during that day’s festivities. Corporations and other organizations that dona...

Since they were spotted together on "The X Factor" set last month, reports have been flying that Taylor Swift and One Direction's Harry Styles are dating. But last night (Dec. 7) at Z100's Jingle Ball presented by Aeropo...

PHILADELPHIA -- Michael Young chose a full-time role over staying home. A person familiar with the trade said the Philadelphia Phillies have acquired the seven-time All-Star infielder from the Texas Rangers for two relie...

Like their namesake feline companions, catfish are hunting pigeons as prey in a development scientists are calling evidence of adaptive behavior. Researchers at the University of Toulouse, France, published a study exami...

Written off by all and sundry as the most expensive flop in English Premier League history, Fernando Torres is seemingly back in business.