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Rihanna and Chris Brown spend Valentine's Day apart after ignoring each other ...

We rounded up some of this year's wackiest Valentine's Day weddings, from a mass wedding on a Ferris wheel to a ceremony in Dunkin' Donuts. When you're in love, it doesn't matter where you tie the knot, right? Click through the slideshow below to see

No matter how awesome your Valentine's Day was, it doesn't compare to spending the evening watching Mariah Carey live-tweet her entire evening with hubby Nick Cannon. When we first saw MiMi posting bubble bath pictures of herself, we knew we were in

SAN JOSE -- A Valentine's Day argument between a 29-year-old man and his 22-year-old ex-girlfriend ended in a murder-suicide Thursday when he fatally shot her and then turned the gun on himself, according to San Jose police. As of early Friday

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West had a low key Valentine's Day date at Lawry's restaurant -- the prime rib mecca, and cause of a huge food fight in the…

Valentine's Day is only two days away, and who knows the glory and pain of true love better than Wes Anderson characters? After the jump, you'll find eight Valentine's Day cards with various quotes expressing varying

No Ordinary Affenpinscher, Banana Joe Is Named Best in Show

The new star of the Westminster dog show, an obscure breed called an Affenpincher, has become an overnight success with dog lovers. But good luck trying to find one. Just within the past 24 hours, Nancy Baybutt says that she has received 25 emails and

NEW YORK – The lights went dark Tuesday night in Madison Square Garden to signal that the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was ready to name its Best in Show winner -- and the drama didn't disappoint, as a fluffy, football-sized black affenpinscher

The winner of the 137th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was crowned Best in Show at New York's famed Madison Square Garden Tuesday night: a 5-year-old Affenpinscher nicknamed "Banana Joe V Tani Kazari.

The little affenpinscher with the bouncy step and shiny black coat walked off as America's top dog Tuesday night, winning best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club. Affectionately called a monkey dog because he looks just like one, Banana Joe made up

Banana Joe is America's top dog. The affenpinscher with the bouncy step and shiny black coat walked off as America's top dog Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club. Affectionately called a monkey dog because he

No Ordinary Affenpinscher, Banana Joe Is Named Best in Show

Banana Joe, the Affenpinscher with the bouncy step and shiny black coat, walked off as America's top dog on Tuesday night, winning best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club show at New York's Madison Square Garden. The 5-year-old wagged his tail

Banana Joe, a black dog with a monkeylike face, became the first affenpinscher to win Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday night. He defeated six dogs, one a Portuguese water dog on the same night that Bo, who is the same

A tiny black affenpinscher called Banana Joe became top banana in America's dog world Tuesday by winning Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York. After winning his toy dog category, Banana Joe went on to face serious -- not

Hot Dog: Affenpinscher Banana Joe Wins Best In Show. February 12, 2013. by: Krishnadev Calamur, NPR. Five-year-old Banana Joe beat out Swagger, the old English sheepdog, and five others. More than 2,700 dogs too part in the competition.

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Happy Valentine's Day: Congressmen Introduce Sex Ed Reform Bill. Sen. Lindsey Graham waiting to introduce companion. By Steven Nelson. February 14, 2013 RSS Feed Print. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham is expected to introduce the Senate

Vin Diesel gave the internet quite a gift when a video of the actor singing Rihanna's hit “Stay” was posted on his Facebook page for Valentine's Day — it's viral video gold! When Vin posted the video to his Facebook page and wrote, “Happy V Day…

Let's celebrate the day with romantic photos full of love and emotion! As The Beatles once sang, "Love is all you need", and while it is important to share these feelings with our loved ones throughout the year, Valentine's Day

Seagulls enjoyed a saucier Valentine's Day than most, when they feasted on hundreds of thousands of lobsters washed up by winter storm Nemo. The crustaceans, widely believed to be an aphrodisiac, washed ashore on Nantasket Beach in Massachusetts

Rihanna and Chris Brown spend Valentine's Day apart after ignoring each other ...

Jon Hamm & Jennifer Westfeldt: Valentine's Day Lunch Date!

LeAnn Rimes steps out in a festive red top for Valentine's Day to pick up some cup cakes from Susie Cakes on Thursday (February 14) in Calabasas, Calif. The 30-year-old singer also stopped by Planet Beauty to buy a few

Valentine's Day is a time for chocolate, roses, love and romance -- the one day of the year when saccharine sweetness is fashionable. Cards are exchanged, dinners are shared, relationships blossom. For many, however, the day is primed for personal

The "Fast & Furious 6" star gave his Facebook followers a Valentine's Day present Thursday night when he posted a video of his karaoke version of Rihanna's ballad "Stay." RELATED: WHO LOVES A 'KOJAK' REMAKE, BABY? VIN DIESEL. The clip shows

one another the whole evening. Is the public pressure getting to Rihanna and Chris Brown? The controversial couple did not spend Valentine's Day together and ignored one another at Playhouse nightclub Wednesday night, according to the Daily Mail.

Passengers ill-suited for loss of cruise control

Stranded Carnival 'Triumph' cruise ship transformed into floating prison as company refuses to evacuate passengers barely surviving in filth and raw sewage.

Sewage stenches, dwindling food supplies, makeshift beds: CNBC takes you inside the Carnival Triumph.

Over 4,200 passengers were finally freed from the Carnival cruise ship Triumph on Friday Feb. 14, after enduring unsanitary conditions, food shortages and having to camp out on deck during five days at sea after the ship lost

As almost none of America held its breath, all three cable news networks offered live coverage of a ship full of people who were tragically forced to hold their breath. Late Thursday night, the crippled Carnival Triumph ocean

Stranded Carnival 'Triumph' cruise ship transformed into floating prison as company refuses to evacuate passengers barely surviving in filth and raw sewage.

Cruise passengers not cut out for roughing it

Sewage stenches, dwindling food supplies, makeshift beds: CNBC takes you inside the Carnival Triumph.

From pirate attacks to storms to an outbreak of norovirus, worse things do often happen at sea. As the cruise ship Carnival Triumph approached the dock in Alabama this morning, passengers chanted “Let me off! Let me off!

We would like to take a moment to apologize to you, our audience. A reader has brought to our attention that in our coverage of the Carnival Triumph disaster, have repeatedly used the words “triumph” and “poop” in close

Falling Meteor Explodes Over Russia

On the same day that the world's scientists were polishing their telescopes in anticipation of asteroid 2012 DA124, a meteor broke apart over the Ural Mountains in Russia and rained down fire and debris -- reportedly injuring nearly 1,000 people. So

The space rock that lit up the skies over Russia also crushed the Internet as funny folks scrambled to craft meteor memes.

No sooner do we write about the conspiracy theories flourishing on Russian social media about the meteor, which sailed over central Russia on Friday, than an actual member of the Russian government weighs in with his own. Or so the Moscow-sponsored

This terrifying video of a meteor explosion over Chelyabinsk, Russia, is one of many angles of the fiery event captured by amateurs Friday. This particularly dramatic angle of the explosion over a highway shows a bright flash

The space rock that lit up the skies over Russia also crushed the Internet as funny folks scrambled to craft meteor memes.

Model girlfriend fled to bathroom as Oscar Pistorius shot her through the door ...

Olympian Oscar Pistorius' carbon fiber blade legs could EASILY be used as a weapon behind bars -- but a rep for the South African prison where he's locked…

And though common reaction was "shocked," many locals expressed difficulty reconciling the conflicting images of Oscar Pistorius, who became an icon for overcoming physical challenges, with past disputes that made him seem like a sore loser. Solomon

Oscar Pistorius denied in the "strongest terms" that he murdered his girlfriend after weeping openly in a South African court this morning as he was charged with the crime. Pistorius, 26, appeared in court in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, to

The double-amputee sprinter, oscar pistorius, who captured so many hearts at the london olympics has been charged with murdering his model See More. Let's get to the breaking news out of south africa. The double-amputee sprinter, oscar pistorius

Michael Jordan beat Michael Kidd-Gilchrist one-on-one

Don't snicker when Michael Jordan says he's trying to get back down to his playing weight. Whether he comes back to the NBA or not, Jordan still can beat you in one-on-one unless you're better than the No. 2 pick in the draft. Charlotte Bobcats

I saw the Tar Heels pass the ball around the perimeter for a few agonizing seconds. I saw UNC point guard Jimmy Black loop the ball crosscourt to Michael Jordan 17 feet from the basket. I saw Jordan calmly set his feet, cock his elbow, extend his

Michael Jordan, who won six NBA championships, five MVPs, 10 scoring titles and two Olympic gold medals, turns 50 on Sunday. Here are 50 reasons — from Air Jordans to the commercials to The Shot to The Shrug — why

Sarah Spain Courtesy of Sarah Spain Sarah Spain admits her obsession with Michael Jordan, who will always be her greatest of all time. My name is Sarah Spain, and I'm obsessed with Michael Jordan. Consider this my (very long, not at all anonymous)

An interesting Dirk Nowitzki mention can be found in the midst of a lengthy piece that was recently written about Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan (23) of the Washington Wizards shoots over Dirk Nowitzki (41) of the Dallas

Happy Valentine's Day, seagulls: Nemo washes lobsters ashore

I spent the day lovin' on my cutie pie And went out for a cocktail and appetizer with my love before we rounded out the day with vegetable soup and baby bath time Love you all!

Craig Sager wishes you a happy Valentine's Day. By Ben Swanson on Feb 14, 8:40p +. Craig Sager's tie is kissing him all over on live television! Craig Sager and his tie want to kiss you through the TV, showing off his lovely holiday attire during today

Safe Haven Heats Up

This Valentine's day, the world of cinema is giving us all kinds of choices when it comes to that iconic ritual of a 'Valentine movie date.' Going head-to-head-to-head.

When seeing a film based on a Nicholas Sparks novel, you know certain things will happen. There will be a beautiful woman, who meets an equally handsome man, and they will become romantically involved until

Canadians can finally sleep easy with the knowledge that they are safe from a zombie attack! Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird made the official announcement to the House Of Commons that his countrymen need not live in

As it vanishes, so will the safe haven investors turned to in the financial crisis. “Individual investors are going to be stuck between a rock and a hard place,'' said Andrew Lo, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology finance professor and chairman

This Valentine's day, the world of cinema is giving us all kinds of choices when it comes to that iconic ritual of a 'Valentine movie date.' Going head-to-head-to-head.

Rihanna and Chris Brown spend Valentine's Day apart after ignoring each other ...

It's that time of year again - Valentine's Day! Whether you're cuddling up with your beau or spending the day

Ashley Benson holds onto her boots in her arms while returning to her car in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon

Vin Diesel Covers Rihanna's 'Stay' in Valentine's Day Video.

The Huffington Post asked readers to describe the embarrassing Valentine's Day moments they witnessed Thursday night. Some decided to share their own mortifying incidents instead. Below are a few. A Washingtonian -- who wished to remain nameless

Emma Roberts and Evan Peters share a look while walking to dinner in Los Angeles on Thursday night (February 14).

Could Michael Jordan play at 50? His trainer is ready if he does

michael jordan dunking for chicago bulls. Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images. Buried deep in Wright Thompson's fantastic ESPN profile of Michael Jordan at age 50 is this tidbit — Michael Jordan is really, really good at Bejeweled.

Follow the career of former basketball star Michael Jordan, from his college career to being the Chicago Bulls' MVP, to his multiple retirements, at Biography.com.

It wasn't that they thought Jordan wasn't worth anything; they were just caught at a bad time. After company founder Adi Dassler died in 1978, his wife, Kathe, took over the business. But she had her son, Horst, and her four daughters each running

Kate Middleton baby bump photos in Chi Magazine

"It's been a real sour note for the end of their trip," a source tells Us of the pictures of Prince William and his pregnant wife on vacation in Mustique, which Italian magazine Chi plans to publish.

Pregnant Kate Middleton looks gorgeous in a blue bikini, which clearly reveals her four-month baby bump in photos published by Star magazine. On their Caribbean babymoon, the royal couple displays adorable PDA as they

Take a look at Us Weekly's most-read stories from Tuesday, Feb. 12.

KATE Middleton is embroiled in yet another sexy picture scandal. Aussie magazine Woman's Day and Italian tabloid CHI have both published photos of the.

Last summer when a French magazine published photos of a topless Kate sunbathing in a private home in France, the royal couple sued the publication, warning British tabloids that more lawsuits could follow. And so the British media have decided not to

Best in Show winner at Westminster to retire

With a bouncy step and shiny black coat, Banana Joe made up for near misses the last two years at Madison Square Garden and won America's premier dog competition. The 5-year-old wagged his tail a mile a minute and stuck out his pink tongue after

Banana Joe, an Affenpinscher, won Best of Show during the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 12, 2013 at Madison Square Garden in New York. (Photo: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

The 137th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show took place Monday and Tuesday nights, Feb. 11 and 12. Best in Show was awarded to Banana Joe, the Affenpinscher out of the Toy group.

A few days ago, you probably had no idea what affenpinschers were; but pretty soon, you won't be able to escape them! Ever since 5-year-old Banana Joe was named Best in Show on Feb. 12 at the Westminster Kennel Club

St. Cecilia's says thanks for Fat Tuesday

Fat Tuesday is a celebration right up Durham's alley - costumes, parades, booze and lots of food. This year your options include a celebration of bacon at.

As Mardi Gras gets under way Fat Tuesday is the day to throw caution to the wind and binge on everything within reach -- so check out what these…

Every year the Fortuna Chamber of Commerce breaks their traditional Wednesday mixer date to hold their annual Fat Tuesday mixer at Umpqua Bank. This year's mixer, one of the year's best attended, was co-hosted by Don Brown of State Farm Insurance.

Though there is truly no substitute for being in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, Austinites in search of beaded revelry will head downtown for some local debauchery this Tuesday night.

State of the Union nonsense

On the heels of his climate proclamation, Obama pivoted from the need to pursue clean-energy solutions like wind and solar to his commitment to continuing the pursuit of natural gas.

In his State of the Union address, President Obama challenged the Congress and the American people to join him in a common effort to make the United States a better nation; to recognize that while we "may do different jobs, and wear different uniforms

Article II of the Constitution says the President “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union.” The original idea was that the President, given his job, would have all sorts of specialized

In a State of the Union address focused on growing a strong middle class, President Obama outlined a series of bold proposals that will increase access to high-quality education. Among them were initiatives to make quality

The Internet's big thinkers shared their perspectives on the issues of the week — from the President's State of the Union speech to the Pope's hasty resignation. Here are some of the opinions that got us thinking. Did we miss one? Share the “ideas

'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius Kept Weapons in His Bedroom for Security ...

Accused girlfriend murderer Oscar Pistorius has been transferred into a NEW JAIL after officials in South Africa decided his old cell wasn't suitable…

Olympian Oscar Pistorius, the double amputee known as the Blade Runner, made headlines yesterday after being charged with the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, who was fatally shot in his house. On Friday

Olympian Oscar Pistorius' carbon fiber blade legs could EASILY be used as a weapon behind bars -- but a rep for the South African prison where he's locked…

After a judge handed him a premeditated murder charge against his deceased girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, Oscar Pistorius wept openly – TMZ; Kris Humphries divorce lawyer has quit on him – US Weekly; Teen Wolf stars

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee revered in South Africa for overcoming his disability to compete in the London Games last year, wept in court Friday as he faced a murder charge in connection with the

Kate Middleton baby bump photos in Chi Magazine

Lovers look up to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge more than any other couple. The young royals topped a list of the most inspiring partners, with the Queen and Prince Philip taking third. Prince Charles and Camilla were ninth and David and Victoria

KATE Middleton and Prince William feel “powerless” to stop intrusive photographs of pregnant Kate in a bikini being published. Australian magazine.

"We cannot talk about a violation of privacy when we publish pictures of public people in a public place. The photographs of Kate and William were bought from an international photo agency. You can't compare this with the media persecution of Lady Diana.

Safe Haven Heats Up

Yeah, so the new John McClane joint ain't so hot. Plus: The rest of the week in movies.

Nicholas Sparks adaptation “Safe Haven” topped action sequel “A Good Day to Die Hard” in an opening day showdown -- no doubt helped by Valentine's Day date night audiences.

Their opportunity to appear in a scene of Safe Haven, staring Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel, came about after Kate Badger Lumpkin, daughter of the group's Sally Badger, joined the six for dinner. When Lumpkin returned home to Alabama, she told her

Yeah, so the new John McClane joint ain't so hot. Plus: The rest of the week in movies.

Marco Rubio can't quench the GOP's thirst for Latino voters

What was Sen. Marco Rubio thinking when he reached for that water bottle? David Letterman has some ideas. The "Late Show" host took aim at Rubio's furtive grab for water during with a list of the top 10 things going through the Florida senator's mind

Senator Marco Rubio's big nationally televised moment has been eclipsed Tuesday by his simple decision to take a sip of water during his speech, an act that either made him look human or not ready for prime time,

On the other hand, the G.O.P. reply, delivered by Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, was both interesting and revelatory. And I mean that in the worst way. For Mr. Rubio is a rising star, to such an extent that Time magazine put

By now millions of Americans have seen Sen. Marco Rubio's televised response to President Obama's State of the Union address, in which the parched politician nervously reaches for a bottle of water mid-speech. But what struck me wasn't his awkward

"Hannibal" lands April 4 premiere date on NBC

NBC's Pete Williams reports on the major policy shift being considered by the Boy Scouts of America. By Pete Williams, Justice Correspondent, NBC News. The Boy Scouts of America, one of the nation's largest private youth

President Barack Obama's emotional call for a congressional vote on gun control during Tuesday night's State of the Union address struck many in the House chamber as a powerful moment, including NBC News' top

Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., tells NBC News that the 24-year-old woman he tweeted at during the State of the Union address was not a romantic interest, but in fact his daughter. After “The Hill” reported that Cohen -- who is not married -- deleted tweets

Federal officials filed charges Friday against Jesse Jackson Jr. after the former congressman reportedly signed a plea deal for allegedly improperly spending hundreds of thousands in campaign funds. The paperwork was

By Tom Curry, National Affairs Writer, NBC News. With the Senate falling short Thursday of the 60 votes needed to move to a confirmation vote on defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel, Majority Leader Harry Reid was correct in claiming that never before

Rihanna and Chris Brown spend Valentine's Day apart after ignoring each other ...

Kate Mara and Max Minghella share a sweet kiss while taking a Valentine's Day stroll together on Thursday (February 14) through the TriBeCa neighborhood of New York City. The 29-year-old actress' recent series House of

Breaking down yesterday's Valentine's Day filibuster against Chuck Hagel… The many sides of John McCain… McCain's straight talk: The opposition to Hagel is rooted, in part, in his criticism of George W. Bush… Senate Dems offer their proposal to

Vin Diesel Covers Rihanna's 'Stay' in Valentine's Day Video.

For Valentine's Day, the Republican Party had the very original idea of getting people to send each other politically themed Valentine emails featuring a bunch of people that Republicans are supposed to hate. Obama and

While you were working: An asteroid just flew by

Dronebama asteroid will break up into hundreds of smaller (autonomously piloting and targeting) asteroids. Sit, spin, and shoot in a highhat riff. Oh damn, no in fact drones are more like the little triangular spaceship that

Coming so close, the asteroid represents a prime target for scientists who are interested in the object for scientific reasons as well as to improve their abilities to forecast asteroid orbits as a way to keep tabs on potentially hazardous objects

Curtin University asteroid expert Phil Bland told an Australian website, “Is it connected to the flyby? A lot of folks would say “no”. Personally, I've always kind of liked the idea that there are streams of asteroid debris – so you

It's not going to crash here, but it's still exciting! An asteroid is making its closest pass by Earth at around 2:24 p.m. ET, flying about 17200 miles above Earth's surface.

If you fancy getting cosy with an asteroid that's got the destructive power of a nuclear arsenal, today's your lucky day. The wittily-named 2012 DA14.

Kate Upton's words of wisdom: keep your clothes on when in Antarctica

Kate Upton and friends take viewers behind the scenes of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition with the Travel Channel's “Sports Illustrated: The Making of Swimsuit '13 -- 7 Continents, 17 Wonders.”

It seems the man who we thought had everything is, in fact, not dating famed supermodel Kate Upton, according to a very specific Kate Upton. The model who just went back-to-back in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit covers was being interviewed recently when

Memba when TMZ published those pics of Kate Upton in a really tiny bikini in the middle of Antarctica??? Turns out we TOTALLY SCOOPED the Sports…

LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 13: Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Kate Upton attends SI Swimsuit on Location at the Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on February 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Feb. 14, 2013, Upton said in an

George Ferris's Valentine's Day gift to science teachers

Whenever anyone remarks at the wonder of a Ferris wheel, they are indeed invoking the genius of a Rensselaer engineer. George W.G. Ferris is among the most notable alumni of our university, and there's certainly an

Google is celebrating Valentine's Day with a Google Doodle honoring George Ferris, the creator of the original Ferris Wheel (and the source of its name). As previously reported, the doodle hit the other side of the world as it

George Ferris, born George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr., grew up in Galesburg, Ill., and Carson Valley, Nev.,. He started working on railroads after college and his company, G.W.G. Ferris & Co., which was based in Pennsylvania, focused on ensuring the

The latest interactive doodle to capture the imaginations of those using the world's largest search engine, today's Google Doodle sees the expected Valentine's Day themed adaptation partnered with a quirky remembrance for George Ferris, the man

Today Google has a cute Google doodle of a Ferris wheel; I figured it was because Ferris wheels are romantic, but it's also the birthday of George Ferris, born in Galesburg in 1859 (and namesake of Galesburg founder George Washington Gale), though he

What if an asteroid were really headed our way?

Asteroid 2012 DA14 will come within 17200 miles of Earth, closer than some satellites. Here's how to watch it online as it passes by Earth today.

Half the size of a football field, the massive asteroid known as 2012 DA14 will pass about 17,000 miles above Earth traveling five miles per second. Scientists at NASA will be taking radar imagery to learn more and eventually help avoid impact from

After Show Win, Long Wait for Affenpinscher Puppies

The Affenpinscher won the 2013 Best In Show award at the Westminster Dog Show on Tuesday night.

Banana Joe, an affenpinscher who won best in show during the 137th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, walks in the ring Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II). Banana Joe, an affenpinscher, owned

A little affenpinscher called Banana Joe came top at the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, winning the competition's coveted Best in Show award after beating more than 2700 others top dogs for the title.

The 137th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show took place Monday and Tuesday nights, Feb. 11 and 12. Best in Show was awarded to Banana Joe, the Affenpinscher out of the Toy group.

George Ferris's Valentine's Day gift to science teachers

Celebrating the day of love and the 154th anniversary of George Ferris, the man behind the original Ferris wheel, Google has posted an interactive doodle on its homepage.

Google is celebrating Valentine's Day and George Ferris's birthday with a two-in-one doodle. Ferris, born on 14 February 1859 in Illinois, is most famous for designing and building the original ferris wheel for an exposition in Chicago in 1893. The

Google honours George Ferris with their Valentines Google Doodle. George Ferris created the original Ferris Wheel.

Google Doodle celebrates Valentine's Day on 14th February 2013 along with 154th birthday of George Ferris. While love is in the air, the designers at Googl.

He designed and built the first Ferris wheel for the World's Columbian Exposition, also known as The Chicago World's Fair in 1893. Organisers held a contest to design an "original, daring and unique" landmark to rival the Eiffel Tower, the centrepiece

No Ordinary Affenpinscher, Banana Joe Is Named Best in Show

The Affenpinscher won Best in Show which was the first in its breed. *More: http://abcn.ws/15aZ52n.

The champion, who is called Banana Joe and nicknamed Joey, looks a bit like a Westie made out of chocolate and is the first of his breed to win the annual New York canine competition. The New York Times was very excited

Last night, during intermission of Broadway's “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” they announced a major last minute replacement: Banana Joe, the first Affenpinscher to win Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, would be in for the role of

Affectionately called a monkey dog because he looks just like one, Banana Joe made up for near misses the last two years at Madison Square Garden. RECOMMENDED: How well do you know your dog breeds? Take our quiz! The 5-year-old wagged his tail

George Ferris's Valentine's Day gift to science teachers

George Ferris's birthday is being celebrated by a Valentine's Day Google doodle. Ferris is the man who gave his name to Ferris wheel, the invention that features prominently in Thursday's animated doodle. Ferris was born on February 14, 1859, in

Google honours George Ferris with their Valentines Google Doodle. George Ferris created the original Ferris Wheel.

Rihanna Steps Out on Valentine's Day Without Chris Brown—and Finds Pot Love

Superstar singer Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon went all out for what appeared to be a very romantic Valentine's Day. The American Idol judge shared it with her followers and fans all night long. "Happy Valentine's Day lovers!!!! Our valentine's day

Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban: Valentine's Day Dinner Date!

Finding the perfect Valentine's Day card is a challenge. It's often impossible to put love into words.

One Direction releases a Spotify playlist for Valentine's Day! Check out their favorite love songs here!

'Zero Hour' star Anthony Edwards discusses returning to TV

New series Zero Hour is stupid, insane, and massively entertaining Let me say this for Zer0 H0ur (or, as I will call it from this point on, Zero Hour, lest we all go mad from too many zeroes): It is fast-paced. Things happens quickly — the hour-long

Opening ABC's night, Zero Hour premiered to 6.3 mil and a 1.3 rating — aka the network's lowest-rated in-season scripted premiere ever. It was down 41 percent in the demo from Last Resort's launch and down 38 percent

Like many productions these days, ABC's new drama "Zero Hour" has transitioned to paper-saving electronic transmission of scripts and sides. "You see everybody reading their scripts on the iPad. They read them on their phones," notes executive producer

It just read differently,” actor Anthony Edwards says of the “Zero Hour” script. “I hadn't seen this on network television, and it had a character I immediately related to, so I was like, 'Let's try it.' “

Bullet signed by slain 'American Sniper' author Chris Kyle sells at Texas ...

On Tuesday, Glenn Beck delivered a heartfelt reflection following slain Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's memorial service. After sharing how he learned about the hero's tragic death, the popular television and radio host

Kyle's funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday. He will be buried at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin after a 200-mile funeral procession starting in the Dallas area. Drivers along Interstate 35 will not be allowed to pass the procession, according

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Slain ex-Navy SEAL Chris Kyle was a devoted husband, father and friend who will never be forgotten, his widow told mourners at his memorial service Monday. Taya Kyle said she was broken but

ARLINGTON, Texas — As military service members carried the flag-draped coffin out of Cowboys Stadium, the sounds of bagpipes echoed and people saluted Chris Kyle, an ex-Navy SEAL sniper who dedicated his

After Show Win, Long Wait for Affenpinscher Puppies

Although the crowd favorite was an amazing English sheepdog, this year the Westminster Kennel Club's Best In Show was an affenpinscher named GCH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari—or Banana Joe for short. The NY Times described the five-year-old as "a

The Affenpinscher won the 2013 Best In Show award at the Westminster Dog Show on Tuesday night.

Kate Upton's words of wisdom: keep your clothes on when in Antarctica

Memba when TMZ published those pics of Kate Upton in a really tiny bikini in the middle of Antarctica??? Turns out we TOTALLY SCOOPED the Sports…

Kate Upton keeps it classy while attending the 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch party at Crimson on Tuesday (February 12) in New York City. Earlier in the day, the 20-year-old supermodel was all dolled up while

Kate Upton's cover of Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition -- her second year in a row -- has generated some heated discussion from critics and fans alike.

Want to see Kate Upton rapping with Big Boi? That doesn't happen here, but it's close enough. Take A Supermodel To Work Day part 2, everybody.

George Ferris's Valentine's Day gift to science teachers

Featured on Google home pages worldwide today is an ultra special Google Doodle not just for Valentine's Day but also for the 154th birthday of George W.G. Ferris Jr., the inventor of the Ferris Wheel. This year's Google

Today's February 14 Google Doodle covers some territory by integrating the celebration of George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr.'s birthday (154th) and Valentine's Day. George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. was an American

GOP Senate leader Mitch McConnell supports bill to legalize hemp production

Legal experts expressed grave reservations Tuesday about an Obama administration memo concluding that the United States can order the killing of American citizens believed to be affiliated with al-Qaida — with one saying

Same-sex marriage advanced one step closer to becoming a reality in Illinois this Valentine's Day as the state Senate passed legislation that would legalize gay matrimony in the Land of Lincoln.

By Kasie Hunt, NBC News. The federal government currently puts hemp in the same category of illegal drug as heroin, LSD and ecstasy -- but the Senate's top Republican wants to change that. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R - Ky., joined forces

Same-sex marriage advanced one step closer to becoming a reality in Illinois this Valentine's Day as the state Senate passed legislation that would legalize gay matrimony in the Land of Lincoln.

After Show Win, Long Wait for Affenpinscher Puppies

Banana Joe, a four-year-old Affenpinscher, took home the coveted Best in Show in the 137th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, marking the breed's first Westminster competition win. ABC News reports that Banana Joe's breed, the Affenpinscher, is popular

The Affenpinscher won the 2013 Best In Show award at the Westminster Dog Show on Tuesday night.

Bonds, once a safe haven, may be next big risk

When it comes to trying to make you cry, there are no safe havens in "Safe Haven." The latest film based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks -- the author who's elicited more tears than an onion factory -- includes plot points of spousal abuse, cancer, cute

Julianne Hough & Josh Duhamel: 'Safe Haven' Spot (Exclusive)

Safe Haven is yet another winner based on a Nicholas Sparks novel. And for all of you lovebirds out there, this movie is a sure bet for Valentine's Day.

In Safe Haven, Lasse Hallstrom's second adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks' book (the first was 2010′s Dear John) cute Katie (Julianne Hough) goes through almost exactly the same motions, although absent any compulsive towel straightening and with the

Save It or Sink It: Zero Hour Brings Together Anthony Edwards, Clocks and Nazis

Say this for “Zero Hour”: It is not cookie-cutter television. The ABC drama starring Anthony Edwards is hard to swallow, but it's not exactly standard fare.

On ABC's Zero Hour, Anthony Edwards sheds the skin of Dr. Mark Greene in almost every way possible. Yes, his character Hank, a magazine editor, is a nice guy who's dedicated to his family. But the journey Hank goes on couldn't be more different than

pubId=35121343001 Anthony Edwards, Carmen Ejogo discuss Zero Hour debut Anthony Edwards and Carmen Ejogo discuss the debut of ABC's new adventure series Zero Hour. Must Watch Zero Hour Carmen Ejogo 021413 9am entertainment Anthony

Photo by Ben Trivett If you ever had a guilty pleasure for the teen dramas of ABC Family, then Scott Michael Foster, of the network's former hit show.

That's what viewers got a whole lot of when they tuned in to ABC tonight for the series premiere of Zero Hour, which marks ER's Anthony Edwards' return to TV. The dramatic conspiracy thriller centers on Hank Galliston (Edwards), the publisher of a

Bullet signed by slain 'American Sniper' author Chris Kyle sells at Texas ...

'Sniper' sells: Former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's American Sniper was an instant best seller when it was published 13 months ago. But after Kyle, 38, was shot and killed Feb. 2 at a Texas shooting range, book sales are soaring. The memoir is No. 2 on USA

It was a sad day in Texas on Feb. 12, as thousands of people lined the streets to pay their respects to decorated American sniper Chris Kyle at his funeral procession. Chris Kyle was laid to rest on Feb. 12 at the Texas State

Even in death, former Navy SEAL and “American Sniper” author Chris Kyle is still giving back. A bullet with Kyle's autograph sold for $24,000 at a Texas auction, reaping a cash windfall for a nonprofit that helps unwed women facing unplanned pregnancies.

Kate Middleton's Paparazzi Island: Why the Pregnant Royal Keeps Going to ...

Is Carol Vorderman the new Kate Middleton? CAROL Vorderman may have reached style status similar to that of Kate Middleton after one of her dresses sold out in less than 24 hours. By: Kirsty McCormack. Published: Fri, February 15, 2013. Tweet

"You can't compare this with the media persecution of Lady Diana," says the editor of the Italian tabloid, which also printed the nude sunbathing pictures of Prince William's wife in September 2012.

KATE Middleton and Prince William will be forced to use old furniture for their baby! According to a new report, Queen Elizabeth has ordered that all of the ancient furniture that once graced her own nursery 86 years ago must be dragged up from the

To see these photos where she's fit and healthy and really glowing is even more reason to celebrate,” Fiona Connolly, editor of Australian magazine Women's Day, says of Kate Middleton's baby bump photos.

Kate Middleton. (Getty Images)Once again, Kate Middleton's privacy has been violated while on vacation. On Wednesday, Star magazine published bikini photos of the four-months-pregnant Duchess of Cambridge frolicking with Prince William on the beach

George Ferris's Valentine's Day gift to science teachers

George Ferris, whom Google praises on its home page Thursday, did more than just invent a beloved theme park ride. His eponymous wheel serves as a perfect opportunity for physics teachers to engage in two of their favorite activities: 1) revealing the

London: Google is marking Valentine's Day and George Ferris's birthday with a two-in-one doodle. Google has posted an interactive doodle on its homepage that shows over 10 different love stories. Ferris, born on 14 February 1859 in Illinois, is most

Google has begun showing a doodle on its home page in parts of the world where it's already February 14th. The doodle honors George Ferris, an American engineer famous for creating the original Ferris Wheel for the 1893

Marking Ash Wednesday

Amid the buzz created by the Pope's announcement that he will retire, it could be easy to miss the fact that his last Mass will be on Ash Wednesday and not in the normal location for the first day of Lent. “It's very clear that St.

Pope Benedict celebrated his final public mass for Ash Wednesday, his first appearance since announcing his resignation earlier this week.

SAN JOSE -- On Ash Wednesday, some priests hit the road. Father Michael Gazzingan, dressed in brown slacks, black shirt and a white collar, jumped into his small, hybrid SUV with a bicycle rack attached, and took off for a house in southeast San Jose.

Vatican officials have moved Ash Wednesday services from their traditional location in the basilica of Santa Sabina to St. Peter's basilica, expecting an unusually large congregation of the faithful to attend what might be the

Pope Benedict celebrated his final public mass for Ash Wednesday, his first appearance since announcing his resignation earlier this week.

Christopher Dorner's body positively ID'd

Anthony Anderson isn't afraid to play a psychotic cop killer in a movie -- telling TMZ, he'd happily accept the role of Christopher Dorner in a film about…

Dorner, 33, was drummed out of the LAPD in 2008 and officially terminated in 2009. A rambling, 11,000-word manifesto he posted on Facebook blasted the department for protecting racists and promising revenge against those he believed were to blame for

(CNN) -- Medical examiners have positively identified the body of the renegade former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner, the man authorities say killed four people and wounded three others in a vendetta against his old comrades.

(KTLA) -- The dramatic final firefight between law enforcement and Christopher Dorner claimed one more life. Hundreds of rounds were fired on Tuesday as deputies surrounded a cabin in Seven Oaks where Dorner was

BIG BEAR -- A couple held hostage by Christopher Dorner in a cabin near Big Bear are talking about their ordeal at the hands of the accused killer. Karen and Jim Reynolds say it appears Dorner was holed up inside their Big

Vintage piano given Valentine's Day deadline

A four-paragraph story in People's Daily said Valentine's Day had become a hatchery of decadent ideology, indulgent lifestyle, fraud and corruption for some party members who squandered money indulging their lovers. It went on to say that such a trend

Years from now, anthropologists will have a field day examining how the mobile device changed ritualistic dating patterns within Western society. We already know that many people are in love with their mobile devices, in some cases preferring to spend

Katy Perry & John Mayer: Valentine's Day at The Cut!

We've rounded up some of the most bizarre Craigslist personals for your amusement.