Brave little porcupine fends off 13 lions like a boss
This porcupine is not messing around.
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Now there are bullets that won't break your 3D-printed gun
Written by Lance Ulanoff
Anyone can print a gun, but most will fail with real bullets, unless you;re using this guy's custom made ammo. When, exactly, do we freak out?
Why is there a giant pink condom in a Sydney park?
Written by Jenni Ryall
Sydney is getting all hot and bothered this morning over a giant pink condom stuck on a monument.
Say what? Ariana Grande, Meghan Trainor sang at the CMA Awards
Written by Brian Anthony Hernandez
The pop world stole Taylor Swift, so the country universe snatched some of the biggest names in pop to perform at the Country Music Association Awards.
'The Babadook': An exclusive look at the newest movie poster
Written by Jeff Petriello
October may be behind us, but true scary movie fans know that the terror doesn't stop after Halloween.
Ferguson activists want to know Grand Jury decision early to avert violence
Written by The Associated Press
Activists say they can help prevent widespread violence if they have 48 hours to prepare.
John Constantine comes face-to-face with Papa Midnite in new sneak peek
Written by Sandra Gonzalez
A exclusive look at the character's debut, airing Friday.
6 close-up magic tricks in 90 seconds
Written by Armand Valdes
So much magic. All of it.
Chill out to a cover of 'Shake It Off' made with kazoos and ukeleles
Written by Brian Koerber
If you didn't have this song stuck in your head yet: Enjoy.
17 spooky scenes acted and animated on Vine
Written by Annie Park
Watch them if you dare.
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So, uh, what's up with LeBron James and the languid Cavaliers?
Written by Sam Laird
LeBron James' return to Cleveland is off to rough start. The case for why Cavs fans should worry -- and the case for why everything will be fine.
Los Angeles art museum receives $500 million in rare paintings
Written by Andy Fixmer
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art received the biggest gift in its 49-year history, transforming the institution's collection of nineteenth and twentieth-century European works. Billionaire Jerry Perenchio agreed to donate 47 rare paintings, a col...
Much of the U.S. is about to go into an extended deep freeze
Written by Andrew Freedman
While bouts of cold air are typical during November, the weather pattern that is taking shape will favor repeated blasts of air straight from the Arctic.
13 athletes who believe there's an 'I' in team
Written by Laura Vitto
The rewards and setbacks of being a part of a team can weigh heavily on the mind of an athlete.
How a TV show from the '80s shaped today's leisure cruise industry
Written by Jessica Plautz
'The Love Boat' on ABC brought cruising to millions of Americans' living rooms.
Americans voted in favor of legalizing weed, a higher minimum wage and more
Written by Colin Daileda
Although Republican candidates easily won the day over the majority of their Democratic opponents, many liberal policies still won out.
On the set of Starz's 'Black Sails,' ships happen
Written by Sandra Gonzalez
In this exclusive video, Zach McGowan, who stars as Captain Vane, gives viewers a tour of the show's impressive setup.
Hugh Bonneville defends 'Downton' dog storyline, denies ISIS connection
Written by Blathnaid Healy
Editor's note: The following article contains spoilers about the new season of Downton Abbey, which started airing in the UK in September. If you wish to remain spoiler-free until the season starts in the United States on Jan 4, please avert your eye...
5 trends up for discussion at the 2014 Media Summit
Written by Casey Brown
The event will focus on the future of storytelling, and the impact of new digital tools.
Flipbook hockey will make anyone a fan — unless you like the Rangers
Written by Eitan Levine
Flipbooks are like real-life GIFs, right?
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Gay marriage ruling sets stage for Supreme Court showdown
Written by The Associated Press
A federal appeals court upheld anti-gay marriage laws in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee. Now the Supreme Court may need to decide once and for all.
Everyone is obsessed with the 'Serial' podcast
Written by Brian Koerber
Don't let the word 'podcast' scare you.
'Toy Story 4' is coming in 2017, and Pixar chief John Lasseter is directing
Written by Josh Dickey
Disney/Pixar is planning a Toy Story 4 for 2017, with John Lasseter directing, the company announced Thursday on its earnings call.
Is there a net neutrality protest in your city tonight? This map shows you
Written by (Deleted account)
Net neutrality protests are planned for Thursday night to demonstrate against claims that the FCC is considering a hybrid plan to regulate internet traffic.
Blast from the past: Here's how TheFacebook pitched advertisers in 2005
Written by Seth Fiegerman
A rare glimpse at Facebook's early -- and mixed -- efforts to sell itself to advertisers.
Aereo shutters Boston office but company will remain open
Written by Jason Abbruzzese
Aereo is shuttering its Boston office and laying off 43 employees, according to a document sent by the company to the state of Massachusetts.
Ellen is just as obsessed with 'Alex From Target' as the rest of the Internet
Written by Neha Prakash
Fangirls, start your engines.
Before the Berlin Wall, people escaped through a wire fence
Written by Chris Wild
People broke through gaps in the fence on the day they were closed for good. The next morning, they awoke to the Berlin Wall.
Gordon Hayward backs up his trash talk by swatting LeBron James
Written by Sam Laird
Now Gordon Hayward has bragging rights in something other than video games.
Geeky 'All About That Bass' parody puts J.J. Abrams on blast
Written by Andrea Romano
Listen up, J.J. Abrams.