Wednesday, June 13, 2012


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Pizza vending machine to debut in U.S.
A product popular in Europe claims to deliver fresh pies made on the spot in under three minutes.

Lance Armstrong to face charges

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Lance Armstrong to face charges
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency could strip Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong of his seven victories.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) For Lance Armstrong, the doping allegations aren't going away. In fact, they're starting all over again.
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has filed formal charges against the seven-time Tour de France winner, threatening to strip him of his victories in the storied cycling race.

Bella, Edward's 'Breaking Dawn' family pic


(Photo: Summit Entertainment)



Bella, Edward's 'Breaking Dawn' family pic
A new image reveals Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson with their shy "Twilight" child.

She's half human, half vampire, and entirely adorable -- in a stoic, bloodthirsty sort of way. Bella and Edward's first offspring Renesmee has been revealed as she makes her big screen debut -- in a talkingrole -- in .

Miami 'cannibal' victim's recovery


Jackson Memorial Hospital, where Ronald Poppo is being treated. (AP)

Doctors at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Florida have released photos of Ronald Poppo, the homeless man who had significant portions of his face bitten off on May 26 during an attack by the "Causeway Cannibal," Rudy Eugene.

'Love Story' actors pose for new photo


Ryan O'Neal and Ali MacGraw - Then & Now (Photo: Paramount Pictures/MPTVImages.com)
Turning 100 means never having to say you're sorry.

McDonald's chef: Nothing 'unhealthy'


A meal consisting of a Quarter Pounder hamburger, french fries and soft-drink is pictured at a McDonald's restaurant in Los Angeles, California July 23, 2008. A meal consisting of a Quarter Pounder hamburger, french fries and soft-drink is pictured at a McDonald's restaurant …

Despite recent efforts to reinvent itself with a greater number of healthy items, McDonald's remains a high-profile target in the anti-obesity movement. Daniel Coudreaut, who serves as the senior director of culinary innovation at the Golden Arches, recently made a comment that's likely to fan the flames a little higher.

A meal consisting of a Quarter Pounder hamburger, french fries and soft-drink is pictured at a McDonald's restaurant …

In an article for the Akron Beacon Journal, Lisa Abraham quotes Coudreaut as saying, "I don't see anything on the menu that's unhealthy." We suppose that "unhealthy" is a relative term, but even the bravest spin doctor would have a hard time defending the statement against health advocates.

Why the mammoths really vanished


Woolly mammoths wandered the planet for about 250,000 years and vanished from Siberia by about 10,000 years ago.
Woolly mammoths wandered the planet …

Woolly mammoths were apparently driven to extinction by a multitude of culprits, with climate change, human hunters and shifting habitats all playing a part in the long decline of these giants, researchers say.

Big embarrassment for NBA player


Charlie Villanueva (Joe Robbins/ Getty)

The level of competition in international basketball has steadily improved over the past 20 years, to the point where various national teams can do pretty well without a big-name NBA star on board. That said, it's sure a big help for a team to have some of the best players in the world on the roster. That's even more the case if you're a relatively small, baseball-obsessed country like the Dominican Republic.

Distant Human Ancestor Had Shark Head



Molds of the cranium of Acanthodes Bronni.


Peer far enough back in the human family lineage, and you'll find a fishy ancestor that looked surprisingly like a shark.

You're a 'radical idiot'

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A gay Republican campaigning in Utah says a woman's scathing email highlights his mission there.

Portugal Beats Denmark 3-2 in ‘Group of Death’ Action: Fan’s Take


The second day of action in Group B, otherwise known as the "Group of Death," could have led to problems for Portugal. Heading into the day, Germany had a victory (defeating Portugal 1-0) and Denmark, the second Portuguese opponent, also earned a win against the Netherlands. If Portugal lost to Denmark, there hopes of advancing to the next round would be completely out of reach.

First McConaughey wedding photos


Matthew McConaughey marries Camila Alves (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)

First McConaughey wedding photos

Star's intimidating facemask is one-of-a-kind




Star's intimidating facemask is one-of-a-kind

America's favorite spy turns heads in red

Russian ex-spy Anna Chapman walks a Turkish catwalk (AP)

America's favorite spy turns heads in red

Single? This woman says she knows why




Single? This woman says she knows why

Bella, Edward's 'Breaking Dawn' family pic


Kristen Stewart as Bella and Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen (Summit Entertainment)

Bella, Edward's 'Breaking Dawn' family pic

A new image reveals Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson with their shy "Twilight" child.

How to get rich without winning the lottery


How to get rich without winning the lottery (Thinkstock)

How to get rich without winning the lottery

One man explains how setting a goal helped turn his teacher's salary into a $1.5 million nest egg.

'Have you stopped beating your wife yet?'


(L-R) David Stern (AP); Jim Rome (Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)

'Have you stopped beating your wife yet?'

A bristling David Stern unloads on Jim Rome when the talk-show host mentions a sensitive topic.

Family: Our house is infested with spiders



Family: Our house is infested with spiders

Buyer: Prolific HGTV 'reality' show faked


Bobi Jensen appears on House Hunters on HGTV (Screengrab)

Buyer: Prolific HGTV 'reality' show faked


Bobi Jensen says her episode makes her "cringe" because of what producers made her say.

Voters pan both candidates on economy

Poll shows swing voters down on Obama economic policy



Voters pan both candidates on economy