Abe to Be 1st Japanese PM to Address Congress

politics

Abe hopes to make the speech during a trip to the United States at the end of next month, around Japan's "Golden Week" holiday.

arts

Marvin Gaye Family Seeks to Stop 'Blurred Lines'

Gaye's estate on March 10 was awarded more than $7 million after convincing a jury that Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams' "Blurred Lines," the biggest hit of 2013, plagiarized the late singer's 1977 track "Got to Give It Up."

news

10 Things to Know: Friday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday.

celebrity

Monica Lewinsky Takes Cyber-Bully Fight to TED

"It is time to stop tip-toeing around my past," Lewinsky said during an on-stage Ted talk during which, at moments, she welled with emotion.

funny

25 Sorrowful Students In Desperate Need Of A Break

Overworked, overstressed, and just plain over it. These students are in desperate need of summer.

funny

24 People Who Truly Take Laziness To The Next Level

We're not supposed to reward slothful behavior, but these resourceful acts of apathy are just flat-out impressive.

offbeat

16 Bizarre Facts About Brooklyn's New Preschool for Grownups

No, that's not a Portlandia skit.

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humor

Finally, Science Proves Who Was a Funnier Fed Chief

This brilliant website combed the fed for laughs and pitted Greenspan against Bernanke in terms of joke telling.

living

8 Great Alternatives To Bumming It On The Beach This Summer

These are, hands down, the best options for your next vacation if lounging around near an ocean is starting to sound a little too routine?

sports

6 Stunning Photos from 'The Last Great Race On Earth'

The Iditarod is known as The Last Great Race on Earth. It lasts 9-15 days and stretches over 1,000 miles. Check out the most beautiful images captured.

sports

13 Wildest Underdog Stories in NCAA Tournament History

Will this be the year a #16 seed upsets a #1? While we wait and see we can take a look at the tourney's craziest underdogs.

funny

19 Kids Who Really Regret Getting On That Roller Coaster

Whoever decided to put photo stations on children's roller coasters deserves some kind of award.

business

Amazon Allowed to Test Drones

Here's the buzz: The Federal Aviation Administration issued "an experimental airworthiness certificate" to Amazon Logistics so it can test its unmanned aircraft design.

movies & tv

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Starring in 'Fraggle Rock' Movie (EXCLUSIVE)

The bigscreen adaptation of the musical puppet series created by the late Jim Henson has been in the works for nearly a decade, but the attachment of Gordon-Levitt constitutes a major boost.

entertainment

Angry Birds Wing It, Go 3D

Finnish entertainment company Rovio, creator of the hugely popular Angry Birds brand, on Thursday said it was betting on a new 3D release to swoop back from a massive loss in profit.

sports

20 Of The Most Unbelievable Feats Of (Un)Athleticism Ever

Do yourself a favor and leave anything even a little physically demanding to the professionals.

arts

Ming Painting Fetches $14 Million

A 600-year-old album of Ming Dynasty Buddhist art and calligraphy sold for $14 million in New York, the highest price for a Chinese painting sold outside Asia.

living

4 Ridiculously Easy Steps to Start Shedding A Few Extra Pounds

Losing a few pounds has never been simpler.

tech

Tesla Vows to End 'Range Anxiety'

Premium electric automaker Tesla announced Thursday an end to "range anxiety" for plug-in cars, with an updated software system for its luxury S model sedan.

arts

Mohammed Cartoons Editor Honored in Denmark

"For me, the debate I was drawn into almost 10 years ago by chance... is about tolerance and freedom," Flemming Rose said.

business

Uber Is Verboten!

A German court ruled against US taxi app company Uber, issuing a nationwide ban on its ride-sharing service uberPOP.

celebrity

Gisele Quitting Catwalk

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen, the world's highest-earning model for the past eight years, is retiring from the catwalk.

world

17 Tourists Killed at Tunisia Museum

The gunmen, dressed in military uniforms, opened fire on the tourists as they got off a bus then chased them inside the museum.

history

Class Clash Blamed for Collapse of Teotihuacan

The famed pyramids of the Sun and Moon are among the majestic structures that remain at the tourist site near Mexico City, centuries after Teotihuacan's population vanished.

world

Netanyahu Win Forces US Re-think on Palestinian Problem

The US vowed to continue to push for a Palestinian state, but admitted a hardline campaign stand by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has forced a re-evaluation of its strategy.

history

'Genetic Map' of Britain Shows Legacy of War, Migration

The scientists unravelled the genetic code of 2,039 people who live in the rural United Kingdom and compared them against DNA from people in 10 countries in Europe. They often mirrored tribal groupings and kingdoms that existed in the sixth century.

u.s.

Frats are Under Fire for Bad Behavior

Racist chants. Nude photos of unconscious women. A criminal investigation into hazing. Fraternities around the country seem to be coming under fire as never before over behavior that would shock the frat boys of "Animal House."

u.s.

Letter Sent to White House Will Be Tested Again for Cyanide

A third round of testing will help to determine whether an envelope addressed to the White House does indeed contain cyanide.

world

Netanyahu Wins Surprise Victory

Exit polls had put the two parties neck-and-neck with 27 seats each but the picture changed dramatically through the night as the votes were counted.

crime

13 Strange Steps That Brought Robert Durst Into Custody

The bizarre life that has led to one of the most sensational murder cases in recent history.

politics

Obama's Legacy: Iran Deal a High Stakes Gamble in Patience

The US president's legacy may not be known for a long time and comes with some risks that the President is willing to take in the name of peace and progress.

funny

Definitive Proof that the World has '2 Kinds of People'

We've all heard this joke before. Here are the best and worst of them.

living

17 Readers Caught With Truly Awkward Book Choices

A person reading in public is generally viewed as intelligent and sophisticated. That is, unless they're thumbing through Playboy.

world

Islamic State Reports Tunisian Leader Killed in Libya

The Islamic State group reported late Monday the death of one of its top field commanders in Libya, who was also one of the most wanted militants in Tunisia.

crime

Durst's 'Jinx' Letter Helped Prosecutors Bring Murder Charge

Robert Durst, 71, was charged Monday in Los Angeles with first-degree murder in the shooting death of the daughter of a prominent Las Vegas mobster. He could face the death penalty under special circumstances.

living

18 Moms And Dads Who Probably Need To Get It Together

Some parents have some..."questionable" techniques when it comes to raising kids.

world

Landmarks Go Green for St. Patrick's Day Around the World

Landmark buildings across Ireland and the world have been floodlit green for St. Patrick's Day as global celebrations of the Emerald Isle's patron saint are culminating in parades and celebrations in Dublin, New York and scores of other cities Tuesday.

animals

19 Unbelievable Animal Friendships Better Than Any Disney Duo

Sometimes fact is stranger than fiction. This is especially apparent in the world of weird animal friendships.

funny

25 Pictures Prove That Humanity Is Pretty Much Doomed

You'd think that billions of years of evolution would have resulted in some widespread intelligence and common sense. You'd be wrong.

u.s.

NY St. Patrick's Day Parade Includes 1st Gay Group, Protests

City officials, including New York Mayor Bill de Blasio who swept into office in 2014 on a progressive platform, said they would not join Manhattan's festive celebration of the Irish American community until other gay groups are allowed to march freely.

politics

7 Serious Women to Keep an Eye on for 2016

Is there really more than just Hillary...?

animals

Watch Stunning, Record-Setting Video of Eagle in Dubai

This gut-wrenching, adrenaline-pumping video let's you pretend to be an eagle, and all for a good cause.

humor

7 Reasons We Love Saint Patrick's Day

What is it about this American-adopted holiday that we love so much? Is it the booze? The parade? Let me tell you 7 lucky reasons..

funny

Revisit MTV's Most Hilarious Crib, 14 Years Later...

Take a side-by-side look at Redman's hilarious bachelor pad then and now, including what happened to his "dollar box".

offbeat

5 Facts Most Don't Know About St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is here again and it's time to celebrate by wearing your favorite green attire and sipping on your favorite beverage. Or is it? Here are 5 little known facts about the holiday that most don't know.

media

Young Adults Want More News

Young adults have a reputation for being connected to one another online and disconnected from the news. But a survey has found that mobile devices and social networking are keeping them more engaged with the broader world than previously thought.

media

Facebook Finally Explains What Posts Are Not Allowed

Facebook is trying to clarify what posts, images and other content it allows on its site and why.

tech

13 Stunning Facts About the Flying Car You'll be Driving Soon

Learn a few things about the flying machines that could be as prevalent as drones in a few years.

funny

21 Of The Best/Worst Drunken St. Patrick's Day Disasters

Time to bust out your fake accents, dye your hair red, and drink green beer until you can't see straight.

u.s.

Boston Breaks Snow Record: 108.6''

Residents have had mixed feelings about the record, with some rooting for it, and more snow could be headed their way still.

world

Putin Reappears After 10-Day Absence, Looks Healthy

Russian President Vladimir Putin resurfaced Monday, smiling and looking his normal self after a 10-day absence from public view that fueled a wave of rumors about his health.

sports

Tim Tebow Works Out for Eagles?

Considering all the offseason moves made by coach Chip Kelly, maybe his taking a look at the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner with the huge following shouldn't be a surprise...

sports

March Madness Is Here!

The Kentucky Wildcats ended up where everyone expected them on Selection Sunday: Seeded No. 1 on their quest to become the first undefeated team since 1976. Did your team make it?

funny

18 Regrettable 'Irish Pride' Ink Pics for St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day decisions have never looked so awkward.

animals

Starving Sea Lion Pups Stranding on California Beaches

It's a scenario playing out daily in California this year as rescue centers struggle to keep up with hundreds of sick and starving sea lion pups washing up along the coast.

crime

Stunner: Robert Durst, Subject of HBO's 'The Jinx,' Arrested for Murder

Who could have anticipated that the most compelling figure on HBO's Sunday-night lineup would be a 71-year-old man who might have been exonerated of a murder but freely admitted that he dismembered a corpse?

offbeat

These 21 Wonderfully Satisfying Food Gifs Are Literal Eye Candy

What's the only thing better than eating food? Why, watching how it gets made of course!

funny

17 Hilarious Ways Twitter is Making Movies Healthier

This doesn't even come close to what Twitter did with 50 Shades of Grey.

world

Saddam's Tomb Damaged in Iraq Fighting

The tomb of Iraq's late dictator Saddam Hussein was virtually leveled in heavy clashes between militants from the Islamic State group and Iraqi forces in a fight for control of the city of Tikrit.

world

Why Israelis Are Falling Out Of Love With Netanyahu

As election day draws near, the term 'Bibi fatigue' is increasingly getting tossed around in the media.

sports

21 Reasons To Never Attend A Sporting Event Again

The seats of a stadium provide the perfect place to chill out, have a beer, and mercilessly scream at grown men who could break you in half. Or do they?

politics

Obama, Scott Walker Joke With Each Other

It was the Gridiron Club and Foundation's annual dinner. Obama: "Next week I'm signing an executive order to get off my lawn." Walker: "I believe that the president of the United States loves America and every American — except Rudy Giuliani."

relationships

15 Couples Who Are Totally In It For The Long Run

Relationships can be pretty difficult. That is, unless you just throw all caution to the wind and marry the first person who looks at you.

world

Ex-IS Hostage Talks Torture

His captor "caressed" his neck with a long blade and described how he would behead him: "'Feel it? Cold, isn't it? Can you imagine the pain you'll feel when it cuts? Unimaginable pain."

movies

'Cinderella' Enchanting to the Tune of $70 Million Weekend

Disney's live-action reboot is outpacing Liam Neeson's "Run All Night," which is on track for an $11 million weekend.

world

Vanuatu Struggles to Assess Cyclone Damage, Deaths

Packing winds of 168 miles per hour, Cyclone Pam tore through the tiny South Pacific archipelago, leaving a trail of destruction and unconfirmed reports of dozens of deaths.

politics

White House Warns Senate Anew on Iran Legislation

The talks resume Sunday in Switzerland, with the U.S. and other world powers facing an end-of-March deadline to reach a framework deal. Obama's message to Senate: Back off.

celebrity

Who Is Alex Trebek?

Name the game show host (on the right, next to Pat Sajak) who just reupped his "Jeopardy!" contract through the 2017-18 season.

u.s.

Social Security Data: 6.5 Million Are at Least 112

Know anyone born in 1869? Me neither. But the Social Security office doesn't have the death records it needs for millions. What does that mean?

living

People with Enlarged Hearts Living Longer

"Today's treatment interventions, including ICDs for sudden cardiac death prevention, have dramatically changed the outlook for these patients," a researcher said.

science

How Did Denver Join the Mile-High Club?

Two geologists have a new theory: chemical reactions, triggered by water far below the Earth's surface, could have made part of the North American plate less dense, causing parts of the Western United States to risen.

politics

Criticism, Even from the Right, Builds on GOP Letter to Iran

A handful of conservative commentators and former GOP aides joined legions of liberals in calling the letter ill-advised.

world

Bowler Throws Grenade Instead of Ball in Chaotic Ukraine

Multiple people have been injured while bowling in a rebel-controlled area of east Ukraine after a player rolled a grenade instead of a ball.

living

Pregnancy Weight Has Lasting Effect on Child, Study Finds

Being overweight or obese before pregnancy, or gaining too much weight during pregnancy, may put children at increased risk for obesity, a new study says.

living

6 Fast Facts About the Brilliant AirBnB of Restrooms

When you gotta go, this app helps you rent out someone's private bathroom. Really.

world

It Turns Out Communist Vietnam Loves Capitalism More than the US

Polls show the 'American Dream' is alive in Hanoi. In America? Not so much...

celebrity

Robert Downey Jr. Gifts 'Iron Man' Arm to 7-Year-Old

The "Iron Man" star showed up in full Tony Stark persona to deliver a 3D-printed arm to a boy born with a partially developed arm.

world

More Children At Risk of Measles

Ebola derailed child immunizations in hard-hit West Africa, leaving hundreds of thousands more children vulnerable to vaccine-preventable illnesses like measles, which already is cropping up.

media

Fox News Hires Man Who Claims He Killed bin Laden

Rob O'Neill, the former Navy SEAL, will be a contributor at the 21st Century Fox-owned cable-news outlet.

living

Report: Raising Smoking Age to 21 Would Save Lives

Most smokers begin their habit when they are young. Some 90 percent of smokers say they first tried a cigarette by the time they turned 19.

politics

Study: Conservatives Say They're Happy, But Liberals Show It

Conservatives say they are happier, but liberals show more cheer in smiles, word choice and even emoticon use, claims a new scientific study.

movies & tv

Disney Can't Let It Go - 'Frozen' Sequel in the Works

"Frozen" has raked in nearly $1.3 billion in worldwide ticket sales and won two Oscars last year -- for best animated feature and best original song for the ubiquitous "Let It Go."

u.s.

Rats and Rot: NYC Report Rips Family Homeless Shelters

New York City is legally obligated to provide shelter to all homeless people and has long grappled with how to house them. The problem has grown more acute since 2010.

funny

17 Untimely People Ruining Otherwise Perfect Pictures

Have you ever found yourself right between a photographer and their subjects? Not a particularly great feeling.

funny

9 Hilarious Shots of Real People on Romance Novels

Beware Fabio, Dan has come to steal the ladies' hearts.

living

7 Great Lengths Beer-Crazy Czechs Go to for Their Suds

Going bowling with a 5,000 gallon barrel is just the start of the madness.

funny

16 Hard Workers Desperately In Need Of A Day Off

Your day at work may have been terrible, but we're willing to bet that it wasn't quite as awful as the days that these workers had.

funny

Michael Bolton Plays Michael Bolton and it's Hilarious

The singer portrays the Office Space character in a video and it's even better than you could imagine.

funny

22 Hilarious 'Deal Breakers' Trending on Twitter

The Twitter hashtag #5WordDealBreakers is blowing up the internet in hilarious ways RIGHT NOW!

funny

19 People Who Have Perfected The Art Of Passive-Aggression

When in doubt, write it out. Preferably in a wonderfully resentful, though not too direct, letter.

living

26 Signs That It's Time To Move Out Of Your Neighborhood

Nothing lowers the value of a home quite like a mobile DNA testing center rolling up and down the streets.

movies

There's No Basement in the Alamo: 11 Eye-Popping Pee Wee Facts

As his movie turns 30, we realize there would have been no Batman or Benicio Del Toro without it. However, those huge dinosaurs have a crazy history that even dwarfs Big Adventure.

funny

23 Things That Are On Fire (But Probably Shouldn't Be)

Don't play with fire, or you're going to get burned. If only someone had shared that tidbit with these blazing people.

offbeat

21 Anarchists Tearing Down Society's Oppressive Rules

America is a country that was built on breaking the rules. The rebels are really just carrying on the legacy of our forefathers.

offbeat

Video - Bizarre Ice Bikes Rescue Snow Strangled Buffalo

Don't hide from the ice, ride on it with this insanely cool creation.

animals

21 Hilarious Images of Dastardly Dogs Being Shamed

Forget obedience school, owners are shaming their dogs into good behavior and it's awesome.

funny

18 People Managed To Mess Up The Most Mundane Tasks

It doesn't take a PhD to figure out how not to burn down your house, but these clueless folks may have you thinking otherwise.

crime

5 Instagram Idiots Who Make Policing Easier

They might want to consider posting cute pictures of their pets.

funny

5 Faux Motivational Posters Courtesy of Vince Vaughn

When Vaughn poses for gag stock photos, the motivational slogans can't be far behind.

media

Two Documentaries Are Igniting Outrage Over Sexual Assault

Filmmakers are taking on sexual assault and shaping the pubic discussion on rape culture.

offbeat

The 13 Wackiest Weapons Actually Used By Criminals

You truly haven't lived until you've attempted to murder someone with a lawn ornament.

funny

20 Airline Passengers Straight From Your Worst Nightmares

Air travel is stressful enough without someone putting their gross feet in your face. Please do humanity a favor and don't be that person.

living

The Shockingly Weird Truth Behind 12 Nursery Rhyme Classics

You will never see eggs sitting upon walls or old women living in shoes the same way.

funny

17 Text Messages That Took A Turn For The Uncomfortable

Wrong numbers, autocorrects, and just plain weird conversations. We've got them all!

humor

14 Real Crayons That Prove Crayola is Running Out of Ideas

When regular orange just doesn't look processed enough...

offbeat

17 Brain-Busting Images Sure To Make You Look Twice

We've all spent a probably unhealthy amount of time tricking our minds with optical illusions. But what happens when those illusions occur in everyday life?

funny

9 Awesome Images of Spring that Will Vanish the Winter Blues

Spring is on the horizon and it looks a little something like this:

science

6 Ceres Facts That Will Get You Excited About The Dwarf Planet

Later this week, humanity is once again traveling where no man has ever gone before. This time, to a dwarf planet!

funny

22 Sarcastic Side-Eyes Guaranteed To Go Down In History

The side-eye has become this generation's eye roll. It's typically used to passive-aggressively convey animosity, criticism, or just general disapproval regarding another person's existence.

politics

Can You Spot the Lewinsky Reference in this Portrait?

Monica has made her way onto Bill's national portrait. Guess how.

offbeat

Hell is for Sale

This infamous Michigan tourist town can be yours for a surprisingly small price.

relationships

8 Non-Tinder Dating Apps to Try Something New

Dating apps have evolved to be so much more fun and creative than simply swiping for a hookup.

offbeat

21 Reasons To Never, Ever, Ever Get Tattoos Of Internet Trends

Do you really want to explain to your grandkids why you have a tattoo of a random dress that the Internet was obsessed with for 48 hours?

living

This Retirement Community Perfectly Recreates Famous Movie Posters

The hands down coolest group of senior citizens have recreated some of the most iconic movie posters of all time for their "Golden Age Of Cinema" calendar.

offbeat