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Woman Grows Beard for 'Movember'

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Woman Grows Beard for 'Movember' A northern England woman has turned a medical condition that causes her to grow excessive facial hair into a positive fundraising effort during “Movember,” with the aim of creating awareness and support for prostate cancer. Siobhain Fletcher, 36, of Leek, Staffordshire, was diagnosed as a...


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Fear Drives Some Breast Removal

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Fear Drives Some Breast Removal Most breast cancer patients who undergo prophylactic mastectomy based the decision on fear, not science, according to a survey of more than 2,000 patients.


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Pa. Science Class Explosion Injures 5

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Pa. Science Class Explosion Injures 5 5 students hospitalized after small explosion, fire in central Pa. school science classroom


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Powerball 'Strategies' Worthless, Experts Say

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Powerball 'Strategies' Worthless, Experts Say The Powerball jackpot, now a record $550 million, has led to a lotto fever as millions rush to buy tickets ahead of the 11 p.m. ET drawing, but mathematicians and experts warn that strategies will do little to enhance chances of winning.


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Watch: Florida Man Accused of Killing Teenager in Music Dispute

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Watch: Florida Man Accused of Killing Teenager in Music Dispute Attorney for Michael Dunn, 45, claims he acted in self-defense in fatal shooting of high school student.


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Mo. College Sues Broke Couple Over $5M Pledge

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Mo. College Sues Broke Couple Over $5M Pledge A couple from Orange County, Calif. is fighting to appeal a lawsuit filed by the Kansas City Art Institute for $4 million the couple pledged to donate before the collapse of their business.


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Powerball: Can Money Buy Happiness?

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Powerball: Can Money Buy Happiness? Can money buy happiness? If you’re clutching several Powerball tickets in one hand as you thumb through yacht and pony catalogs with the other, you’re probably betting yes. We’re all told the odds of winning are abysmal — about 1 in 175 million — but let’s...


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NY Nanny Pleads Not Guilty in Stabbings

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NY Nanny Pleads Not Guilty in Stabbings Nanny pleads not guilty in stabbing deaths of children, ages 6 and 2, at upscale NYC home


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Congo Rebels Begin Slow Retreat From Masisi

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Congo Rebels Begin Slow Retreat From Masisi Congo rebels begin slow retreat from occupied territories in Masisi, but still hold Goma


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Powerball Jackpot Swells to $550M

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Powerball Jackpot Swells to $550M The allure of the now $550 million Powerball jackpot has caused long lines across the nation at local mini-marts and gas stations, with Americans hoping their champagne wishes and caviar dreams become a reality in just a few hours.


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Top 5 Fruits That Fight the Flu

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Top 5 Fruits That Fight the Flu One more reason to head to the produce aisle.


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10 Cheapest, Most Expensive Housing Markets

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10 Cheapest, Most Expensive Housing Markets The U.S. housing market may be in a recovery but the difference in price between the most expensive and affordable regions remain as stark as ever.


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Boy, 6, Killed When Bus Hits House

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Boy, 6, Killed When Bus Hits House A public bus swerved to avoid a pedestrian, instead crashing into a house in Hempstead, N.Y., killing a 6-year-old boy and injuring his 7-year-old brother as the two were getting into bed, according to the Nassau County Police Department.


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Zebra Seen Running in Staten Island

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Zebra Seen Running in Staten Island From the unconventional and awe-inspiring to the hilarious and heartwarming, here’s a look at some of the most interesting photos, videos and stories that have our newsroom talking today. What’s capturing your attention, filling your inbox and cluttering your Facebook/Twitter feed? Tweet us the stories you’re talking  about using...


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Charlie Sheen Stands Up for 'Men' Star

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Charlie Sheen Stands Up for 'Men' Star Angus T. Jones, the 'Two and a Half Men' actor who dismissed his show as 'filth' and begged people to stop watching, has found another supporter in Charlie Sheen.


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Mushroom Poisoning Claims 4th Victim

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Mushroom Poisoning Claims 4th Victim A fourth elderly person has died from accidental mushroom poisoning at a California senior care facility.


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Bangladesh Factory Inferno Witness: Managers Ignored Fire

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Bangladesh Factory Inferno Witness: Managers Ignored Fire An eyewitness to this week's deadly garment factory fire in Bangladesh, which killed 112 workers, claimed that managers lowered gates to prevent employees from leaving because they thought it was a false alarm.


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