Dad gets 80 years in death of boy kept in cage

A judge in Indiana sentenced a man to 80 years in prison for neglect in the death of his son, a 13-year-old who was confined to a dog cage for two years.

'Zombie titles' haunt victims of home foreclosure

Joseph Keller doesn't expect he'll live to see the end of 2013. He blames his three-story house with gray vinyl siding at 190 Avondale Avenue in Columbus, Ohio.

PFT's picks: Falcons will ground hot Seahawks

Well aware of previous playoff failures, the Falcons can squash their doubters in Saturday's divisional playoff game vs. a tough Seahawks team.

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Britney Spears calls off engagement

Britney Spears and her fiance Jason Trawick have announced they're splitting after a one-year engagement. Their rep Jeff Raymond confirms to TODAY.com that the split was "mutual," and the two will remain friends.

This is the sweatiest part of your body

What's the sweatiest part of your body? It's not your armpits. And what are the least sweaty regions? You might be surprised.

White House: Thumbs down on Death Star

Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: In its official response to a popular online petition, the White House says building a Death Star would be an out-of-this-galaxy waste of money.

Report: Climate shifts are changing life in US

Safety in spotlight a year after Costa Concordia crash

Thirty-two passengers and crewmembers died after the Costa Concordia crashed off the coast of Italy nearly one year ago – a tragedy that served as a wake-up call for the cruise industry. Since the disaster on January 13, 2012, there have been significant safety and crisis management improvements, a global industry restructuring aimed at unifying standards, and increased personal responsibility, experts say.