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• Nancy Pelosi on Jonathan Gruber: 'I Don't Know Him,' But She Does
  In a claim shown to be patently untrue, Sen. Nancy Pelosi told reporters that she had never heard of John Gruber, a man widely thought to be one of the architects in helping create Obamacare.
• Jeremy Hammond: Cat-Name Password May Have Been Hacker's Downfall
  Jeremy Hammond used his cat's name as a password - an ill-advised move, especially considering he was the FBI's most-wanted cybercriminal.
• Thich Nhat Hanh: Spiritual Leader Suffers Severe Brain Hemorrhage
  Internationally known Buddhist leader Thich Nhat Hanh suffered a "severe brain hemorrhage," the monastery he founded announced Wednesday.
• Northeast Cod Fishing Restricted Off New England for Six Months
  In the Northeast, there will be restricted cod fishing off the New England coast for six months after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration closed the area in an effort to boost the codfish population.
• 'Blackbird': Chris Picco Sings to Dying Baby Lennon in Viral Video
  A video of new father Chris Picco playing and singing the Beatles' "Blackbird" to his dying infant son, just days after the boy's mother died in childbirth, is wrenching tears from viewers around the Internet.
• 'Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb' Trailer Features Robin Williams
  The second trailer released this week for "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb" features Robin Williams in one of his last roles.
• Bryan Cranston Uses Potty Mouth for 'You Have to F-ing Eat' Narration
  In a profanity-laced "children's book" encouraging a child to eat with expletives, Bryan Cranston channels his inner Walter White in a work more designed for adults than children.
• Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Audio Message: ISIS Leader Encourages Attacks
  An audio message posted online Thursday supposedly bearing the voice of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi encourages attacks to continue in Saudi Arabia.
• 'Hocus Pocus 2'? Bette Midler Tells Film Fans to Ask Disney for Sequel
  Bette Midler and "the girls" are ready for "Hocus Pocus 2" the actress told a crowd of Redditors who were wondering if Walt Disney was ever going to make a follow-up to the popular 1993 movie.
• Mariska Hargitay: Rape Test Kits Backlog Gets $35M to Move Forward
  "Law & Order: SVU" star Mariska Hargitay and New York District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. on Wednesday announced $35 million in funds being made available to test thousands of rape kits around the country.
• Uranus Mega-Storms Surprise Scientists and Light Up Atmosphere
  The usually calm planet of Uranus is seeing mega-storm activity this year that's surprising and delighting the astronomy world as huge, bright cloud systems allow them to see detail in the planet's atmosphere.
• Jobless Claims in US Rise Slightly, but Still Hover Near 14-Year Low
  Jobless claims in the U.S. rose slightly last week but still hover near a 14-year low, Reuters reported.
• Mehmet Oz's Q&A Backfires When Snarky Twitter Users Poke Fun at Doc
  Dr. Mehmet Oz is probably wishing he hadn’t opened up his Twitter account for a Q&A session this week after snarky social media lit into him with numerous comments about the "pseudoscience" he's accused of practicing.
• Australians Bury Heads in Sand to Protest Abbott's Climate Change Stance
  Australian protesters buried their heads in the sand , literally , on a Sydney beach Thursday to protest the country's prime minister stance on climate change.
• Crude Oil Price War Not Happening, Saudi Arabia's Oil Minister Says
  Crude oil prices continue to sink, but Saudi Arabia's oil minister rejected talk Wednesday that the country is leading a price war in global markets.
• Dickson County Sheriff: Malware Stole Office Files; Cost Us $500 Ransom
  A Dickson County, Tennessee, sheriff's office paid ransom to hackers this week after malware accidentally installed on the agency's computers blocked access to law enforcement files.
• Warren Buffett, Duracell: Berkshire Hathaway to Buy Battery Biz for $3B
  Warren Buffett will soon add Duracell to Berkshire Hathaway's list of subsidiaries after announcing he's buying the battery business from Proctor & Gamble Co. in a $3 billion deal.
• Tallest Man Meets Smallest Man on Guinness World Records Day
  The world's tallest man and the shortest man met Thursday on Guinness Book of World Records Day, reaching to shake hands over the 83.5 inches that separate them.
• 'Frozen' Actress Was Paid Scant $926 for Role as Teenage Elsa
  The "Frozen" actress who voiced the teenage Elsa character in the highest-grossing animated film of all time reportedly received only $926.20 for her work.
• Obama Chewing Gum at Beijing Conference Irks the Chinese
  President Barack Obama's gum chewing, reported to be part of his efforts to kick cigarettes, drew the ire of the Chinese on social media during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in Beijing this week.
• 'Godfather' Mansion for Sale for $3M, or an Offer the Owners Can't Refuse
  "The Godfather" mansion is for sale in New York, and the piece of cinematic history can be yours for $2.89 million , or an offer the owners can't refuse.
• Buddy Valastro, 'Cake Boss' Star, Arrested for Driving Impaired
  "Cake Boss" star Buddy Valastro was arrested Thursday morning in Manhattan on a charge of driving impaired after police said they saw his 2014 Corvette swerving through traffic and when he got out of the car he was unsteady on his feet and had bloodshot eyes.
• Tiger Loose Near Paris - But Don't Try to Run Away From It?
  A tiger on the loose near Paris is panicking residents who have been advised to stay indoors until city officials either find the animal or assess the danger level – and don't run if it approaches you.
• Mike Beebe, Outgoing Ark. Governor, to Pardon Son's Pot Conviction
  Mike Beebe, the outgoing governor of Arkansas, plans to pardon his son's felony marijuana conviction because he, as a nonviolent offender, deserves a second chance.
• Chick-Fil-A Manager Bans Slang Among Teenage Employees, 'Bruh'
  A Chick-Fil-A manager named Eric has banned his teenage employees from using slang because it isn't professional, and now his list of unacceptable and annoying phrases is being shared across the Internet.

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