The anonymous masseur who first accused John Travolta of assault and sexual battery has dropped his lawsuit against the actor.
The anonymous masseur who first accused John Travolta of assault and sexual battery has dropped his lawsuit against the actor.
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says.
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says.
Tyra Banks is toasting Vogue for pledging to promote healthy body image, but while the plan is a step in the right direction, what does it really mean for the future?
Tyra Banks is toasting Vogue for pledging to promote healthy body image, but while the plan is a step in the right direction, what does it really mean for the future?
Anthony Bourdain says he received scary hate mail after bashing Paula Deen.
Anthony Bourdain says he received scary hate mail after bashing Paula Deen.
Father's Day is just around the corner, and if you haven't planned anything for dear old Dad, check out this list of fun Father's Day activities.
Father's Day is just around the corner, and if you haven't planned anything for dear old Dad, check out this list of fun Father's Day activities.
A lot of homeowners with underwater mortgages would like to refinance, but they don't qualify for HARP. Do they have other options?
A lot of homeowners with underwater mortgages would like to refinance, but they don't qualify for HARP (the federal Home Affordable Refinance Program). Do they have other options?
Industries such as residential construction, mobile games, and big data will provide the best business opportunities in 2012.
Industries such as residential construction, mobile games, and big data will provide the best business opportunities in 2012.
Donald Trump has opened his mouth again -- and this time he's going after Cher.
Donald Trump has opened his mouth again -- and this time he's going after Cher.
Mitchell Guist, a cast member of The History Channel's Swamp People, has died.
Mitchell Guist, a cast member of The History Channel's Swamp People, has died.
Hidden fees can be a nasty surprise for vacationing travelers, especially if the fees are mandatory and cover basic services such as utilities.
Hidden fees can be a nasty surprise for vacationing travelers, especially if the fees are mandatory and cover basic services such as utilities.
Should Americans be able to buy a test at the drugstore and use it to determine whether they're infected with the virus that causes AIDS?
Should Americans be able to buy a test at the drugstore and use it to determine whether they're infected with the virus that causes AIDS?
Wedding designer to the likes of Usher, Toni Braxton and Martin Lawrence, Diann Valentine lets readers in on the ins and outs of creating a stunning event.
Wedding designer to the likes of Usher, Toni Braxton and Martin Lawrence, Diann Valentine lets readers in on the ins and outs of creating a stunning event.
As social networks have become more intertwined in our daily routines, some criminals just can't resist logging into Facebook at the worst times.
As social networks have become more intertwined in our daily routines, some criminals just can't resist logging into Facebook at the worst times.
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies.
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies, but an expert outlines how to tell the difference.
Credit cards aren't always bad possessions to have. There are certain perks associated with using credit cards as we make routine or irregular purchases.
Credit cards aren't always bad possessions to have. There are certain perks associated with using credit cards as we make routine or irregular purchases.
Easing a stray cat into a new environment is important for their adjustment, and yours.
Easing a stray cat into a new environment is important for their adjustment, and yours.
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school.
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school when compared to young adults with other disabilities, new research indicates.
Electric vehicles can be intimidating for first time buyers. To help, here is a handy Electric car buying guide to help you along the way.
Electric vehicles can be intimidating for first time buyers. To help, here is a handy Electric car buying guide to help you along the way.
Reese Witherspoon appeared in a Tennessee court for an emergency closed-door hearing regarding a bigamy dispute between her parents.
Reese Witherspoon appeared in a Tennessee court for an emergency closed-door hearing regarding a bigamy dispute between her parents.
When it comes to the pure joy of crunch and refreshment, a whole head of lettuce is worth those extra five minutes with the salad spinner.
When it comes to the pure joy of crunch and refreshment, a whole head of lettuce is worth those extra five minutes with the salad spinner.
Chris Hemsworth and his wife, Spanish actress Elsa Pataky, have welcomed a baby girl.
Chris Hemsworth and his wife, Spanish actress Elsa Pataky, have welcomed a baby girl.
Facebook is testing a system that lets user pay to make their status updates more visible. What's the idea? And where is this going to lead?
Facebook is testing a system that lets user pay to make their status updates more visible. What's the idea? And where is this going to lead?
Sleep deprivation is a huge productivity killer. One solution is to make naps normal at work.
Sleep deprivation is a huge productivity killer. One solution is to make naps normal at work.
William Balfour, Jennifer Hudson's estranged brother-in-law, was found guilty of three counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of Hudson's family.
William Balfour, Jennifer Hudson's estranged brother-in-law, was found guilty of three counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of Hudson's family.
There's many available student debt repayment options and strategies, such as student loan initiatives and loan consolidation plans.
There's many available student debt repayment options and strategies, such as student loan initiatives and loan consolidation plans.
Hovercrafts that float slightly above surface are so last year. The Flying Hovercraft takes things to new heights.
Hovercrafts that float slightly above surface are so last year. The Flying Hovercraft takes things to new heights.
Here are some Mother's Day gift ideas based on current spending trends in the U.S.
Here are some Mother's Day gift ideas based on current spending trends in the U.S.
Fortunately, having a few beers now and again is one nice little treat that you don't have to feel bad about.
Most health advice has us feeling guilty over our indulgences. Fortunately, having a few beers now and again is one nice little treat that you don't have to feel bad about.
Email vacations while on the job could benefit people's health, reducing stress levels and contributing to better focus, a new study suggests.
Email vacations while on the job could benefit people's health, reducing stress levels and contributing to better focus, a new study suggests.
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended approval of the weight-loss medication lorcaserin, even though concerns remain about cardiovascular side effects.
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended approval of the weight-loss medication lorcaserin, even though concerns remain about cardiovascular side effects.
Matthew Fox has been charged with driving under the influence and driving without a license.
Matthew Fox has been charged with driving under the influence and driving without a license.
Time magazine has sparked controversy with its latest cover depicting a mom breastfeeding her 3-year-old son.
Time magazine has sparked controversy with its latest cover depicting a mom breastfeeding her 3-year-old son.
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon dubs losses 'egregious,' but market analysts expect that, this time, the damage will not spread to the entire financial system.
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon dubs losses 'egregious,' but market analysts expect that, this time, the damage will not spread to the entire financial system.
When summer arrives, people start spending a lot of time outdoors, basking in the sun's long-awaited rays. But the great outdoors can harbor some health risks.
When summer arrives, people start spending a lot of time outdoors, basking in the sun's long-awaited rays. But the great outdoors can harbor some health risks.
A "spare tire" around the midsection raises the odds of sudden cardiac death in obese people, a new study finds.
A "spare tire" around the midsection raises the odds of sudden cardiac death in obese people, a new study finds.
Herewith, the ultimate gift guide for sons looking to get disowned. If you'd rather stay on mom's good side, use this list as a guide for what not to buy.
Herewith, the ultimate gift guide for sons looking to get disowned. If you'd rather stay on mom's good side, use this list as a guide for what not to buy.
Give yourself a gift this Mother's Day: More time. These tools can help.
Give yourself a gift this Mother's Day: More time. These tools can help.
Think you're an incorrigible workaholic? A Harvard professor suggests you might actually be addicted to success. And that's a good thing.
Think you're an incorrigible workaholic? A Harvard professor suggests you might actually be addicted to success. And that's a good thing.
Scientists have uncovered the oldest-known Mayan calendar ever discovered -- and it further shows that all this December 21, 2012, apocalypse talk is a bunch of hooey.
Scientists have uncovered the oldest-known Mayan calendar ever discovered -- and it further shows that all this December 21, 2012, apocalypse talk is a bunch of hooey.
The biggest pet food recall of 2012, including brands like Kirkland, Premium Edge, and Diamond Naturals, has been expanded multiple times since April.
The biggest pet food recall of 2012, including brands like Kirkland, Premium Edge, and Diamond Naturals, has been expanded multiple times since April.
New entries like the Focus, Elantra, and Cruze are changing the makeup of America's new-car fleet. Here are the best small cars.
New entries like the Focus, Elantra, and Cruze are changing the makeup of America's new-car fleet. Here are the best small cars with a base price of less than $20,000.
A new trend in business has people taking colleagues to the gym instead of out to lunch.
A new trend in business has people taking colleagues to the gym instead of out to lunch.
President Barack Obama made history by becoming the first sitting president to show support for same-sex marriages.
President Barack Obama made history by becoming the first sitting president to show support for same-sex marriages.
Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep in their parents' bed are less likely to be overweight than kids put back into their own bed, a new study says.
Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep in their parents' bed are less likely to be overweight than kids put back into their own bed, a new study says.
These types of businesses have found success by capitalizing on the college demographic.
These types of businesses have found success by capitalizing on the college demographic.
The Dictator's Anna Faris and her husband Chris Pratt are expecting their first child this fall.
The Dictator's Anna Faris and her husband Chris Pratt are expecting their first child this fall.
One in six cancers worldwide is caused by preventable or treatable infections, a new study finds.
One in six cancers worldwide is caused by preventable or treatable infections, a new study finds.
A second individual has joined the lawsuit against John Travolta that was filed in California.
A second individual has joined the lawsuit against John Travolta that was filed in California.
If the statement necklace was last year's must-have fashion accessory, the bold belt is 2012's style essential.
If the statement necklace was last year's must-have fashion accessory, the bold belt is 2012's style essential.
Older obese men with low levels of testosterone can lose weight when levels of the male hormone are restored to normal, a new study suggests.
Older obese men with low levels of testosterone can lose weight when levels of the male hormone are restored to normal, a new study suggests.
A case study showing how a grocery bag and its contents caused an outbreak of the stomach bug norovirus highlights the role that inanimate objects can play in such outbreaks, researchers say.
A case study showing how a grocery bag and its contents caused an outbreak of the stomach bug norovirus highlights the role that inanimate objects can play in such outbreaks, researchers say.
'Hot Jupiters' are Jupiter-mass planets orbiting close to stars. They might have been kicked inward from their original orbit, destroying or ejecting other planets.
'Hot Jupiters' are Jupiter-mass planets orbiting close to stars. They might have been kicked inward from their original orbit, destroying or ejecting other planets.
Here are a few distinct character differences between those who understand value and those who don't.
Here are a few distinct character differences between those who understand value and those who don't.
Get ready to swoon even more, ladies: Justin Bieber is a high school graduate.
Get ready to swoon even more, ladies: Justin Bieber is a high school graduate.
Sacha Baron Cohen has surprised one of his most recent celebrity pranking targets a second time.
Sacha Baron Cohen has surprised one of his most recent celebrity pranking targets a second time.
John Travolta has been sued by a masseur who claims that the actor tried to have sex with him after hiring him for a massage.
John Travolta has been sued for assault and sexual battery by a masseur who claims that the actor tried to have sex with him after hiring him for a massage.
In 2002 Maurice Sendak spoke about his personal history growing up in post-WWII Brooklyn; his escape into an inspired, illustrated world; and his expansion into music.
In 2002 Maurice Sendak spoke about his personal history growing up in post-WWII Brooklyn; his escape into an inspired, illustrated world; and his expansion into music.
Now there's another reason to hate your commute.
Now there's another reason to hate your commute.
Nearly half of the counties in the United States lack a single obstetrician-gynecologist, a situation that may worsen.
Nearly half of the counties in the United States lack a single obstetrician-gynecologist, a situation that may worsen as medical school graduates gravitate toward metropolitan areas, a new study indicates.
7th Heaven star Stephen Collins and his wife, actress Faye Grant, are divorcing after 27 years of marriage.
7th Heaven star Stephen Collins and his wife, actress Faye Grant, are divorcing after 27 years of marriage.
Can't be bothered to read the fine print? You should: since many travel contracts appear to penalize the traveler.
Can't be bothered to read the fine print? It's just as well, since many contracts by airlines, car rental companies, cruise lines, and hotels appear to penalize the traveler.
Children's book author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, best known for Where the Wild Things Are, has died. He was 83.
Children's book author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, best known for Where the Wild Things Are, has died. He was 83.
Making a balance transfer may save you money, but it also could hurt you in the long run. Here are six steps to take before switching credit cards.
Making a balance transfer may save you money, but it also could hurt you in the long run. Here are six steps to take before switching credit cards.
George Lindsey, best known for playing Goober Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show, has died. He was 83 years old.
George Lindsey, best known for playing Goober Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show, has died. He was 83 years old.
Need ideas for what to get mommy dearest this upcoming holiday? Check out this Mother's Day gift guide for inspiration that doesn't break the bank.
Need ideas for what to get mommy dearest this upcoming holiday? Check out this Mother's Day gift guide for inspiration that doesn't break the bank.
In Rochester, N.Y., garbage is considered a delicacy.
In Rochester, N.Y., garbage is considered a delicacy.
Apple has rolled out a hardware tweak to the iPad 2 that increases the value of the tablet for power users.
Apple has rolled out a hardware tweak to the iPad 2 that increases the value of the tablet for power users.
Mira Sorvino has given birth to her fourth child.
Mira Sorvino has given birth to her fourth child.
Kimberly Buffington-Quaid has withdrawn her divorce papers from husband Dennis Quaid.
Kimberly Buffington-Quaid has withdrawn her divorce papers from husband Dennis Quaid.
The most popular beliefs as to what caused the U.S. mortgage crisis and subsequent economic collapse are wrong, according to a new study by the Boston Fed.
The most popular beliefs as to what caused the U.S. mortgage crisis and subsequent economic collapse are wrong, according to a new study by the Boston Fed.
Shy dogs can be like shy people -- They may become anxious and even defensive when exposed to strange situations.
Shy dogs can be like shy people -- They may become anxious and even defensive when exposed to strange situations. Check out these tips for properly socializing your dog.
Want to improve your business? Think of your biggest, baddest competitor and take notes. Here's how.
Want to improve your business? Think of your biggest, baddest competitor and take notes. Here's how.
The battle of the burger giants has recently taken a turn after nearly 40 years. Find out why.
The battle of the burger giants has recently taken a turn after nearly 40 years. Find out why.
Breast cancer in men is much less common than it is in women, but it may be more deadly, new research suggests.
Breast cancer in men is much less common than it is in women, but it may be more deadly, new research suggests.
Samuel L. Jackson is not taking criticism well.
Samuel L. Jackson is not taking criticism well.
When mom is your go-to person for a ride, help with homework or a quick snack before dinner, take a moment to show your appreciation this Mother's Day.
When mom is your go-to person for a ride, help with homework or a quick snack before dinner, take a moment to show your appreciation this Mother's Day.
A tire swing hanging from a large tree is a tradition that is as American as hot dogs and apple pie. Here's how you can make your own.
A tire swing hanging from a large tree is a tradition that is as American as hot dogs and apple pie. Here's how you can make your own.
When the weather threatens to ruin your look, try these expert, camera-ready tips.
When the weather threatens to ruin your look, try these expert, camera-ready tips.
Why should men be left out of the fashion loop when it comes to loungewear that's appropriate outdoors?
Why should men be left out of the fashion loop when it comes to loungewear that's appropriate outdoors? Check out the Dress Pant Sweatpants and see if you'd rock this look.
The tax deadline may have passed but planning for next year can start now.
The tax deadline may have passed but planning for next year can start now.
Even youngsters who seem to be in perfect health can be at risk for heart disease. Just ask Heather Link.
Even youngsters who seem to be in perfect health can be at risk for heart disease. Just ask Heather Link.
The Beastie Boys' Adam "MCA" Yauch has died. He was 47.
The Beastie Boys' Adam "MCA" Yauch has died. He was 47.
A group of Italian researchers has uncovered evidence that regardless of how "full" a person may feel, the body is hard-wired to overeat when tempted by yummy foods.
A group of Italian researchers has uncovered evidence that regardless of how "full" a person may feel, the body is hard-wired to chemically reward itself by overeating when tempted by yummy foods.
An advertisement for Popchips has been pulled after many viewers called Ashton Kutcher's impersonation of an Indian man racist.
An advertisement for Popchips has been pulled from YouTube and Facebook after many viewers called Ashton Kutcher's impersonation of an Indian man racist.
J.R. Martinez and his girlfriend Diana Gonzalez-Jones have welcomed a baby girl.
Dancing with the Stars winner J.R. Martinez and his girlfriend Diana Gonzalez-Jones have welcomed a baby girl.
Do teens on television and in magazines look anything like teens in real life? Fourteen-year-old ballet dancer Julia Bluhm doesn't think so.
Do teens on television and in magazines look anything like teens in real life? Fourteen-year-old ballet dancer Julia Bluhm doesn't think so.
Dick Clark, the legendary radio and television personality who hosted American Bandstand and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, has died. He was 82.
This is your brain on Oregon Trail. And guess what? Gaming isn't the violence-inducing waste of time it's sometimes made out to be.
U.S. billionaire investor Warren Buffett says he has prostate cancer and will undergo radiation treatment in the coming months.
Toddlers are more likely to pick up a behavior if they see most other toddlers doing it, a new study shows.
For people suffering from uncomplicated appendicitis, a course of antibiotics may be just as good as having the appendix removed, British researchers report.
Mystery shoppers visit various establishments. Discover how their efforts will save you money in the long run.
This spring, make a commitment to organize your junk drawer -- or drawers!
This spring, make a commitment to organize your junk drawer -- or drawers!
Ferry Porsche's oldest son has died at age 76.
Ferry Porsche's oldest son and designer of the 911, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, has died at age 76.
A new study finds that preteen girls are more likely than older teens and adult women to experience side effects after receiving the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil.
Social Security is predicted to run out in the next few decades. Read on to see how you can offset the shortfall.
The IRS reminds U.S. citizens and resident aliens who have lived or worked abroad during all or part of 2011 that they may have a tax liability and a filing requirement.
The IRS offers the following four facts to help parents determine whether their child's investment income will be taxed at the parents' rate or the child's rate.
You're dying to ditch the sweaters for lighter clothes, but the weather forecast still calls for chilly days ahead. Here's how to transition to spring styles -- without freezing or looking out of season.
Online yearbook service SchoolFeed uses deceptive practices to boost its numbers and hijack your Facebook data.
Current recommendations from experts urge new mothers to breast-feed their newborns for the first six months of life. But, a new survey out of Scotland suggests that for many women, this expectation just isn't realistic.
A little Internet fame never hurt anyone. Here's how to tweet to get results, whether it's more visibility for your work, site or message.
New studies show that children struggling with their gender identity also face higher risks for abuse and mental health problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder.
The loss of a loved one can trigger deep emotional turmoil, but is the grief that follows a normal part of being human or is it a form of mental illness in need of diagnosis and treatment?
A Florida man got the shock of his life on Wednesday when an electronic cigarette he was using exploded in his mouth.
Simplify your search for the perfect bathroom vanity by first considering these options.
Keep spirits up -- and the kids entertained -- with these simple, eco-oriented indoor activities.
In children as young as 6 months old, changes in the brain that can lead to autism spectrum disorder may have already begun, preliminary research suggests.
These inventions in the fields of finance, healthcare, technology, food and energy have greatly improved our standard of living.
Exercises that are performed should be relative to the abilities of the individuals performing them. To get the most out of an exercise routine, older adults should engage in specific activities and exercises that are geared for a more mature age group.
Cabbage can be tangy and fermented in kimchi and sauerkraut, crunchy and bright in coleslaw, dressed up with cream in a gratin, or deliciously soft as an edible wrapper.
They're grown for flavor, picked at the height of ripeness, and perfectly preserved so that their flavor can be brought out at any time of year.
Doing away with the U.S. health care reform act's requirement that all Americans must have health insurance would not dramatically increase the cost of buying policies through new insurance exchanges, but would significantly reduce the number of people who get insurance.
About 7.5 million American children under the age of 18 live with a parent who's struggled with alcohol abuse over the past year, a new government report finds.
A new study finds that the babies of women who had chemotherapy while pregnant aren't at higher risk for a variety of medical disorders, a sign that the treatment should be safe for the fetus in most instances.
Looking ahead, knowing when to buy can make a difference to the bottom.
Kelley Blue Book's latest study, on total cost of new vehicle ownership, has named Kia as the most affordable brand and Audi as the most affordable luxury brand.
Each bite of this classic German dessert is a creamy, boozy, sweet-tart joy.
Deep in the heart of Texas, you'll find Abel Gonzalez -- the world's first celebrity concessionaire.
Many doctors may be less than honest with their patients, a new survey finds. Survey found one in 10 lied, many painted too rosy a prognosis.
Recent changes to HARP mean that some 6.7 million homeowners will be eligible to refinance their mortgage to a lower interest rate under the government-backed program.
Since most families don't have a resident professional photographer, here are some useful tips to help any member of the family take wonderful pictures that will be shared and saved for generations to come.
Although fewer kids are being exposed to smoking while riding in cars, more than 20 percent of nonsmoking teens still are, U.S. health officials report.
Like many activities, social networking sites offer both opportunities and risks for teens, and parents need to help their children use these sites wisely, the academy advises.
The epic battle between bird and pig will spill over to Facebook on February 14. You have been warned.
Even first-graders might be shunned by their peers if they are overweight or obese, new research suggests.
Even first-graders might be shunned by their peers if they are overweight or obese, new research suggests.
Photography experts share their wedding-day wisdom about their favorite cool photo techniques and tools.
Photography experts share their wedding-day wisdom about their favorite cool photo techniques and tools.
A magnetic levitation vacuum tube can transport you around the world in just six hours.
A magnetic levitation vacuum tube can transport you around the world in just six hours. Did a cartoon predict our future this whole time?
After two decades of steadily increasing rates of childhood obesity, at least one state may finally be turning things around.
After two decades of steadily increasing rates of childhood obesity, at least one state may finally be turning things around.
As time marches on, so should the contents of our makeup bag.
Type 2 diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder, and treating the disease often requires a personalized, multi-pronged approach, say new expert guidelines on treating high blood sugar levels, issued Thursday.
Online dating scams leave many victims feeling doubly traumatized, according to a small new study.
