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Mexico cat runs for mayor

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Cat runs for mayor in Mexico

Disillusioned citizens across Mexico are showing their support for Morris the cat.

Virginia Governor

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Virginia governor billed taxpayers for sunscreen

Governor Bob McDonnell used taxpayer money to pay for sunscreen, dog vitamins, sleep aids and more.

Bindi Irwin

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Bindi Irwin falls victim to bizarre death hoax

The daughter of Steve Irwin is alive and well after a technology glitch incorrectly suggested she had died.

Bras

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Famed Milwaukee tavern rehangs bras on ceiling

"The Great Bra Rehanging" event was the culmination of a month-long battle with the city of Milwaukee.

Vatican Bikers

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Pope blesses leather-clad Harley bikers

Hundreds of bikers took a break from hell-raising to be blessed by Pope Francis.

Nazi Diary

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Long-lost diary of top Hitler aide offers window into Nazi soul

The 400-page diary of Alfred Rosenberg, who oversaw the genocide during World War Two, has been unveiled.

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New diet: Five days of feasting, two days of famine

A new dieting craze lets people eat whatever they like - but only five days a week.

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Saudi prince sues Forbes after it says he's only worth $20 billion

Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has sued Forbes magazine for libel.

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PHOTOS: Extreme Barbie Jeep Racing (and crashing!)

Grown men racing (and crashing) kids Barbie Jeeps. Seems legit.

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VIDEO: Domino's uses a drone to deliver a pizza

What's better than pizza? Why, pizza delivered by drones, of course.

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Dollar Shave Club butt wipes answer the call 'of doodie'

Dollar Shave Club is expanding it's offerings to — butt wipes?!

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Big boobs get girl kicked out of prom?

A high school senior says she got turned away from prom because she has big boobs.

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Ex-Microsoft manager plans to create first U.S. marijuana brand

A former Microsoft executive plans to create the first U.S. national marijuana brand.

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Asteroid mining company wants to put your face in space

A privately owned asteroid mining firm launched a crowd-funding project.

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James Lipton used to be a pimp

The host of "Inside the Actors Studio" has opened up about his experiences as a pimp. For real.

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Baby rescued after being flushed down toilet

Firefighters in China rescued an abandoned newborn baby boy lodged in a sewage pipe.

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Oops! Weiner for New York mayor website uses Pittsburgh image

For New York City mayoral hopeful Anthony Weiner, the road to City Hall leads through Pittsburgh.

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Man overcomes fear of heights to aim for slackline record

An Austrian man tip-toed along a line strung 185 meters (607 feet) off the ground.

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VIDEO: A huge lion gets its teeth cleaned by a dachshund

So there's this. A massive lion gets his teeth cleaned by a dachshund. Watch!

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WATCH: Team masters the photobomb

One team has mastered the art of post-game photobombs.

Recent headlines

Ohio Slavery

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Disabled Ohio woman held in slavery

Three Ohio residents are accused of holding a cognitively disabled woman and her daughter against their will and forcing the woman to perform physical labor for them.

Taliban Political Office

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U.S. to meet Taliban to seek Afghan peace

The U.S. will meet the Taliban for talks aimed at achieving peace in Afghanistan.

NSA

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NSA head says surveillance thwarted more than 50 attacks

General Keith Alexander claims the NSA's data gathering has prevented terrorist attacks.

Contract Secrets

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Moves to limit contractor access meets resistance

The intelligence community is pushing back against curbing contractors' classified access.

Starbucks

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Starbucks to post calorie labels in stores

Starbucks will display calorie counts for coffees and snacks starting June 25, ahead of a federal requirement.