All Norwegians become crown millionaires, in oil saving landmark
By Alister Doyle OSLO (Reuters) - Everyone in Norway became a theoretical crown millionaire on Wednesday in a milestone for the world's biggest sovereign wealth fund that has ballooned thanks to high oil and gas prices. A preliminary counter on the website of the central bank, which manages the…
Reasons to Be Glad You're Not Kate Middleton on Her Birthday
As Kate Middleton turns 32, we look back on her life and find it has its downside.
Credit Cards Are Now Offering 0% APR Through 2015
Consumers can now get rid of high interest rates and get 0% APR for 18 months. Compare these leading 2013 credit card offers and find your best offer.
AdChoices CompareCards.comSponsoredUtah mom to give birth to daughter's daughter
PROVO, Utah (AP) — A 58-year-old Utah woman is set to give birth in a few weeks — to her first grandchild.
Eager Grandmas Must Defer To New Family's Wishes
DEAR ABBY: In response to the letter from "Family First in Florida" (Nov. 3), it's no wonder her son and daughter-in-law want some peace and quiet when their new baby arrives. My kids' grandmas both have strong, loving relationships with their grandkids, so please remind "Family First" she's not…
Iran's Khamenei says nuclear talks show U.S. enmity
By Parisa Hafezi ANKARA (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Thursday that nuclear negotiations with world powers had revealed U.S. enmity towards the Islamic state. Khamenei was speaking hours before the resumption of talks between Iran and the European Union in…
Chris Christie traffic scandal: An end to presidential plans?
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is in big political trouble at the moment. If you haven’t heard, Northjersey.com has published e-mails indicating that several top aides to Governor Christie conspired to create traffic jams on the George Washington Bridge, punishing the Democratic mayor of a nearby…
Actress' slaying puts Venezuela leaders on spot
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Nicolas Maduro hastily gathered state governors and mayors Wednesday to discuss the country's violent crime amid public outrage over the killing of a popular soap-opera actress and former Miss Venezuela.
Suspects accused of beating Walmart greeter
A duo is accused in two attacks at a local Walmart, and one of their victims was a 74-year-old greeter who was just doing his job
The Surprising Way Courteney Cox Reacted to David Arquette's Baby News
Courteney Cox explained how she reacted to David Arquette's baby news and reveals the baby's gender!
HELICOPTER CRASHES
Just one day after a military helicopter crashed in the U.K., killing four Air Force crewmembers, another helicopter crash off the coast of Virginia killed at least two. Officials are still investigating the causes of both crashes.
Critical Gates memoir rocks Obama administration
The White House on Wednesday fought back against former Pentagon chief Robert Gates's blunt criticism of President Barack Obama's war leadership and damning of Vice President Joe Biden. Gates, who served six presidents in senior national security jobs, sent political shockwaves through Washington…
Pain-free Messi ready for the challenge in 2014
Lionel Messi said he is looking forward to another big year in 2014 after scoring twice in his comeback from injury as Barcelona swept aside Getafe 4-0 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey last 16 tie on Wednesday. The four-time World Player of the Year made his first appearance since early…
T-Mobile unleashes yet another hilarious taunt to rival carriers
T-Mobile just keeps coming up with new ways to bash its rivals. The company on Wednesday unveiled a new way for customers to send their current carriers a “breakup letter” informing them that they’re being dumped for T-Mobile. You can start your breakup letter on Facebook by choosing your wireless…
Reid Overstates Reduction in Uninsured
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid incorrectly claimed that 9 million Americans "have health care that didn’t have it before" because of the Affordable Care Act.
Mortgage Rates Hit 2.75% (2.84% APR)
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AdChoices LendingTreeSponsoredConservative Catholic order meets to turn page on scandalous past
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - How can an order of priests go on serving the Catholic Church and the faithful after revelations that the man who founded it was a fraud who lived a double life as a pedophile, womanizer and drug addict? That is the dilemma facing the Legionaries of…
FDA approves diabetes drug with new approach
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a new diabetes drug from Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca that uses a novel approach to reduce blood sugar.
How to Maximize Your Social Security Benefit
While many baby boomers know that waiting to claim Social Security benefits can lead to higher monthly payments, few realize the size of the difference if they delay, according to Social Security experts. "Many people don't understand how important Social Security will be as a part of their…
WWE set to launch own 24/7 network in February
WWE is moving outside the ring to mesh the best of Hulk Hogan, The Rock and John Cena all in one place — its own network.
Dennis Rodman in North Korea: Has he finally gone too far?
Mr. Bae is an American citizen now imprisoned in North Korea on vague charges, and when asked Monday by a CNN interviewer whether he’d raise Bae’s status with North Korean leaders, Mr. Rodman just ranted. Then at Wednesday’s exhibition game between a team of former NBA players and North Korea’s…
China has world's most outbound tourists
Nearly 100 million Chinese tourists visited foreign countries last year, and they are likely to extend their lead as the world's biggest-spending travellers, state media reported Thursday. A total of 97 million Chinese tourists left the country in 2013, up 14 million from the previous year, the…
