Madeleine McCann's Parents Still Buy Her Birthday Presents

Madeleine McCann‘s parents are speaking out in the wake of news that authorities are investigating a “significant line of inquiry” in the decade-old case.
Kate and Gerry McCann – whose 3-year-old daughter vanished from her family’s rented ground-floor apartment in Portugal on May 3, 2007 –...

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This Surgeon Just Transplanted a Second Head to a Rat -- Are Humans Next? : Animals : Nature World News

Apr 29, 2017 01:14 PM EDT



The world’s first head transplant just happened. Sergio Canavero, an Italian neurosurgeon who made news in 2013 with his bold proposal of conducting the world’s first head transplant, revealed that he has given a second head to a rat.


Back in 2013...

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'I Thought It Would be Easier'

Who knew being the leader of the free world would be so much work?
In an exclusive interview with Reuters, President Donald Trump looked back on his first 100 days in office with a bit of nostalgia for his past life.
“I loved my previous life. I had so many things going,” Trump said. “This...

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Extremely Rare Dog Born With Both Female, Male Sex Organs Undergoes Gender Reassignment : Animals : Nature World News

Apr 27, 2017 03:42 PM EDT



Molly, the rare “hermaphrodite” dog had undergone gender reassignment surgery.


As described by the veterinarian who discovered the Jack Russell’s case back in November 2015, Molly had male testicles, which had not descended, and female...

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Veteran and Soldier Accused of Shooting a Therapy Dog After Video Surfaces Online

An Army veteran and a soldier are accused of tying up a therapy dog and killing it execution style.
Marinna Rollins, 23, and Jarren Heng, 25, are accused of shooting Rollins’ dog, Cam, multiple times with a rifle, The Fayetteville Observer reports.  Authorities say they laughed as...

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WATCH RARE CLIP: Beachgoers Witness Sharks In Feeding Frenzy Off Australian Coast Captured By Drone : Animals : Nature World News

Apr 25, 2017 03:26 PM EDT



A drone has captured a rare sight of sharks in a feeding frenzy just meters away from the shore where hundreds of stunned people watch.


The footage was posted on Youtube by Damian Hurley. It shows sharks slicing through the crystal clear waters as it goes for...

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Kylie Jenner Flips Out After Blac Chyna Trashes the Home that She Rented Out from Her

 
The Kardashian/Jenners are not happy with Blac Chyna.
On Sunday’s episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, things are not good between Rob Kardashian and Chyna and now family is getting involved.
Things took a turn after Rob and Chyna rented out one of Kylie Jenner‘s homes. While...

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How Naked Mole Rats Survive Without Oxygen For 18 Minutes : Animals : Nature World News

Apr 22, 2017 06:56 AM EDT



The bizarre-looking naked mole rat may be the butt of jokes, but its strangeness includes a host of seemingly miraculous health “superpowers” like not getting too old and being practically impervious to cancer.


Well, add another superpower to the...

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Conjoined Twins Refuse to Be Separated Despite Doctor's Warnings

When Carmen and Lupita Andrade were born, doctors said they only had three days to live.
The conjoined twins, now 16, originally born in Mexico and now living in New Milford, Connecticut, defied those odds and lived far past doctors expectations.
Health problems have emerged and placed the...

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Protein From Malaria Parasite Can Stop the Growth of Highly Aggressive Bladder Cancer : Animals : Nature World News

Apr 21, 2017 02:12 PM EDT



Scientists from British Columbia created a new drug from a malaria protein that’s capable of stopping the growth of chemotherapy-resistant bladder cancer.


The new drug, described in a paper published in the journal European Urology, showed that the...

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Tracking elephants in Kenya to prevent human-wildlife conflict | Stories

There is a Maasai saying, ‘If you are bold and clever, try to put a necklace on an elephant.’ That’s just what David Leto, a WWF-Kenya Elephant Officer whose father was killed by an elephant, is trying to do. He helps attach GPS collars to elephants in order to track their movement in and...

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Charlie Murphy Laid to Rest: Comedians Pay Their Respects

Charlie Murphy‘s family and friends gathered in New Jersey on Wednesday evening to celebrate the late comedian’s life.
Dave Chappelle, George Lopez, Cedric the Entertainer and more paid their respects, one week after Murphy passed away at the age of 57 after a battle with...

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WATCH: Beaver Accidentally Becomes the Leader of 150 Cattle in Canada : Animals : Nature World News

Apr 19, 2017 01:08 PM EDT



Ranchers in Canada were shocked upon seeing a non-plussed beaver leading the trail for a herd of 150 curious heifers.


According to a report from CBC News Saskatoon, Adrienne Ivey and her husband spotted their cattle crowded around a beaver before trudging...

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World Heritage sites, strongholds for tiger and African elephant populations, endangered by illegal harvesting of species | Stories

The global wild tiger population has increased in recent years, but in some areas they are still being killed at an unsustainable rate. The Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra is home to a number of endangered species, including the critically endangered Sumatran tiger. Illegal...

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Nancy Kerrigan on Opening up About 'Devastating' Miscarriages

 
Nancy Kerrigan didn’t know what to expect when she decided to share her fertility struggles with the world.
“I didn’t [bring it up] because I wanted to make any kind of statement, they just asked me what was most important and that was,” the two-time Olympic figure skater, 47, told...

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Attack of the Croc! Elephant Barely Escapes Crocodile's Violent Attack in Watering Hole [Video] : Animals : Nature World News

Apr 17, 2017 09:38 AM EDT



Elephants and crocodiles don’t often find themselves locked in a deadly battle, but a thrilling footage of one such battle has emerged from the Liwonde National Park in Malawi.


A group of tourists who were on a boating safari were able to capture the...

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Sam Hunt Marries Hannah Lee Fowler

Sam Hunt is a married man!
The “Body Like a Back Road” singer, 32, married Hannah Lee Fowler in Georgia on Saturday, according to TMZ.
Photos posted by the website show the bride wearing a white gown featuring a long trail attached to straps on her shoulders. She apparently ditched the...

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A whale's eye view of Antarctica

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Whales are awe-inspiring and often elusive creatures. Their distribution and critical feeding areas are currently poorly understood, and as climate change and krill fishing increase, our time to learn more about these giant mammals is running...

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Taiwan Becomes First Asian Country to Ban Eating Cat, Dog Meat -- Will South Korea, China Follow Suit? : Animals : Nature World News

Apr 15, 2017 03:28 PM EDT



In Taiwan, it’s now illegal to consume dog and cat meat. The Taiwanese government, via a new amendment to its Animal Protection Act, will implement hefty fines and jail time for those who will be caught doing the gruesome crime.


The new ordinance will...

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Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Guide to Eating Fast Food

We were hungry after Gwyneth Paltrow‘s Goop guide to detoxing — now let’s see how we’ll feel about her fast food guide.
The site revealed their top drive-thru chains, menu hacks and “clean-ish” options for those looking for something healthy and convenient. And don’t worry, Goop kept it real...

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'Environmental DNA' Helps Scientists in Monitoring Fish Migration : Animals : Nature World News

Apr 13, 2017 02:51 PM EDT



Researchers from the Rockefeller University have successfully recorded the migration of several key fish species with the use of “Environmental DNA” strained from water samples.


Their new method of recording fish migration, described in a paper...

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Comedian Hasan Minhaj Will Host the White House Correspondents' Dinner

This article originally appeared on TIME.com
Hasan Minhaj, a Daily Show correspondent and comedian, will be the entertainer at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the association’s president announced on Tuesday.
“I am thrilled that Hasan will serve as our featured entertainer at...

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Pawternity Leave Is Becoming Official for Staff With Newly Adopted Pets : Animals : Nature World News

Apr 11, 2017 11:01 AM EDT



HarperCollins Publishers India (HCI) is granting their employees “pawternity leaves” when they newly adopt a pet. Starting this year, those who take in a dog, cat or any other pet will be entitled to up to five working days of paid leave to settle...

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'I Just Want to Disappear'

 
Kim Kardashian West is slowly returning to the public eye, but not without issues.
On Sunday’s episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, the mother of two is trying her best to slowly get back into her old routine. So she decided to finally leave the house and attend Kanye‘s...

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Tainted Fashion: In Vietnam, Crocodiles Are Cut Open, Skinned Alive for Luxury Leather Bags : Animals : Nature World News

Apr 08, 2017 06:14 AM EDT



Ever wonder where your fancy leather bag may have come from? A new exposé from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) reveals that besides U.S. and Africa, Vietnam also houses reptile farms that violate basic animal rights.


PETA investigated two...

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You Too Can Get Blake Lively's 'Mrs. R' Diamond Ring

If you look at the comment section in Blake Lively‘s recent jewelry post on Instagram, all anyone is talking about is that “Mrs. R” ring.
Fans were obsessed with the style star’s left ring finger on Friday when she swapped her 12-carat oval cut Lorraine Schwartz engagement ring from husband...

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April the Giraffe in Animal Adventure Park Regains Appetite as Labor Nears -- When Will She Give Birth? [Watch Live] : Animals : Nature World News

Apr 07, 2017 01:13 PM EDT



The baby watch for April the giraffe in Animal Adventure Park is getting closer to the end as the pregnant giraffe shows more sign of easing into labor.


According to a recent update of the animal park, after days of only picking at grain and hay, April has...

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Portland Mayor Handed a Pepsi During Confrontation at City Council Meeting

In an obvious nod to the controversy surrounding a commercial featuring Kendall Jenner, a man confronted the mayor of Portland at a city council meeting on Wednesday and handed him a Pepsi.
The man, who identified himself as Carlos Enrique, was supposed to be speaking about an ordinance...

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REPORT: Most Wildlife Attractions Don't Follow Basic Welfare Standards, Thomas Cook Axes Cruel Industry : Animals : Nature World News

Apr 05, 2017 10:13 AM EDT



An independent report commissioned by Thomas Cook, Britain’s second largest travel company, found that most animal attractions are not following the basic welfare guidelines.


The assessment was done by Global Spirit. Of the 25 attractions they...

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Heather Morris on Channeling Britney Spears and Naya Rivera 'Fangirling'

 
Heather Morris spent six seasons channeling Britney Spears on Glee, but the former Beyoncé backup dancer was nervous to bring the pop star’s “Toxic” to the Dancing with the Stars ballroom on Monday.
“I’m here to show my fans — and the rest of the world — more about who Heather really...

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Thank Heavens for Alcohol! Vodka Shot Saves Poisoned Cat : Animals : Nature World News

Apr 03, 2017 01:03 PM EDT



Who would have thought that a shot of vodka could save life? A cat, which accidentally made contact with a toxic brake fluid, was given a shot of vodka to counter the ethylene glycol poisoning.


Princess the cat was reportedly on the garden of her...

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David Tutera Weds Longtime Partner Joey Toth

David Tutera and Joey Toth are married!
On Saturday, the celebrity wedding planner and his partner of four years tied the knot in front of 280 guests in an extravagant ceremony at the Hollywood United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, California, PEOPLE can exclusively confirm.
“My life has...

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April the Giraffe Waited to Deliver April Fool's Baby, Contractions and 'Off Behavior' Continue [Watch Live] : Animals : Nature World News

Apr 01, 2017 12:33 PM EDT



The calf countdown for April the giraffe in New York is nearing its end and it looks like she has waited for the first day of April to deliver an April Fool’s baby. Animal Adventure Park announced that the pregnant giraffe is continuing to show...

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