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New ‘Superbug’ Strain of Gonorrhea Resists Antibiotics
Gonorrhea, a bacterial sexually transmitted infection, used to be easily treated with antibiotics. But now, a "superbug" strain of the STD has been found in Japan and scientists fear it could become a global public health threat.
"Since antibiotics became the standard treatment for gonorrhea in the 1940s, this bacterium has shown a remarkable capacity to develop resistance mechanism
‘Harry Potter’ Star Tom Felton to Launch Career As a Rapper
If you've ever watched the 'Harry Potter' films and thought to yourself, "What this movie really needs is for Malfoy to bust out some rhymes," you're in luck.
Tom Felton, 23, who plays Hogwarts badboy Draco Malfoy in the popular film franchise, just inked a recording deal with an independent label. His chosen musical path? Rap.
Restaurant Causes Uproar By Banning Kids Under Age Six
McDain’s Restaurant, in suburban Pittsburgh, isn’t what you would call a kid-friendly establishment.
The eatery has instituted a new policy banning children younger than six beginning this coming Sunday.
Car Appears to Intentionally Turn Into Riders at Tour De France [VIDEO]
During high-profile bike races like the Tour de France, there are often official cars driving fairly close to the riders, raising the specter of an accident.
But the collision that took place during the Tour Monday, between a car carrying members of a French television crew and riders Juan Antonio Flecha and Johnny Hoogerland, didn’t quite look like an accident.
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Joe Jonas Booed, Hit by Mini-Basketballs at Brooklyn Event
Talk about a tough crowd: Gatecrasher is reporting that 21-year-old singer Joe Jonas was met by boos and mini-basketballs during a performance Wednesday night at the House of Vans in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
According to the report, Jonas was booed by some audience members as soon as he took the stage, and was later hit in the face by “Nerf-style mini basketballs,” party favors that had been handed
Flying Car Now One Step Closer to Reality [VIDEO]
Like the robot maid, the flying car is part of our ‘Jetsons’-promised future that has yet to materialize.
However, that could change soon. Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration granted the Transition Roadable Aircraft a series of special exemptions which has effectively made the plane-car hybrid street legal.
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Weekend Box Office: ‘Transformers’ Retains Top Spot
Boosted by unexpectedly strong word-of-mouth and generous reviews, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' was number one for the second weekend in a row, becoming the top-grossing movie of 2011 thus far with a total take of $261.0 million.
Coming in second, the Jennifer Aniston-featured dark comedy 'Horrible Bosses' earned an estimated $28.1 million, while the family flick 'Zookeeper' came in third with
‘Virtual’ Grocery Shopping a Hit in Korea [VIDEO]
Grocery shopping is one of those necessary evils for most of us. Wouldn't it be easier if you could do it on the go?
A company called Home Plus (formerly Tesco) is giving it a try by putting virtual grocery store aisles in Korean subway stations.
Hollywood Baby Boom: Kate Hudson and Victoria Beckham Give Birth
If you felt a disturbance in the force today, don't worry. It was just two celebrity waistlines snapping back in place.
Free-spirited actress Kate Hudson gave her mom Goldie Hawn a new grandson on Saturday night, while former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham finally added a girl to her brood of boys on Sunday.
Derek Jeter Scores 3000th Hit, Fan Returns Ball [VIDEO]
Playing in front of a sold-out hometown crowd on Saturday, Derek Jeter sent his record-setting 3,000th hit deep into left-field, making him the 28th major leaguer and first New York Yankees player to reach the hitting milestone.
And who caught the potentially money-making ball? Christian Lopez, a 23-year-old fan whose girlfriend gave him tickets to the game as a birthday present.
Pittsburgh Steelers Star Hines Ward Arrested for DUI
Hines Ward, current 'Dancing With the Stars' champion and Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver, was arrested for driving under the influence just outside Atlanta, Georgia early Saturday morning.
The former Super Bowl MVP was booked into the DeKalb County jail and later released on $1,300 bond.
Janitor Wins $3.4 Million Lottery — and Continues to Be A Janitor [VIDEO]
Tyrone Curry doesn't have to wake up at 4 a.m. and mop the floors at Evergreen High School in Seattle.
Not after the custodian won the Washington State lottery to the tune of $3.41 million five years ago.