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Washington Post: Tibet protests, quake test government's mettle ahead of Beijing Games.
Starbucks Corp. has a new more revealing logo of its trademark mermaid. The logo has drawn a mixed response, and at least one group has called for a boycott.
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz on Friday, winning their Western Conference semifinal series 4-2.
Ellen DeGeneres was greeted with a thunderous standing ovation when she announced on her show that she was engagement to partner Portia de Rossi.
10 ways to save on your weekly grocery bill without sacrificing nutrition.
Humans top the list of the most intelligent creatures But don't underestimate the other members of the animal kingdom. Scientists say the definition of animal vs. human intelligence is merely a matter of degree.
You'll have to take more than one plane, train or automobile to get to some out-there spots, but the thrill is in the journey as much as the destination itself.
