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'DISAPPOINTED': Beyonce angers astronaut's widow for using audio from '86 Challenger disaster in new song

One of Beyonce's new songs has struck the wrong chord with family of the victims of the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.

SEE THE VIDEO Oil train explodes in North Dakota after derailment

The fire rages near an ethanol plant outside Casselton, N.D.

Emergency crews are racing to extinguish the billowing flames raging from a derailed crude oil train in eastern North Dakota.

Brothers recount terrifying seconds one was buried by avalanche — ' I felt I was choking and wasn't able to breathe'

Edwin, 22, and Davis LeMair, 19, were skiing with friend Jack Edgar on a backcountry trail in Vail on Dec. 22 when an avalanche engulfed Edwin.

Edwin LaMair, 22, and his brother Davis, 19, recounted the horrifying experience of when Edwin was completely trapped in an avalanche on Dec. 22 along a back trail in Vail, Col., on the ‘Today’ show Monday morning.

Get ready to pay up: Five things that will cost you more in 2014

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Seems like everything is so expensive already and guess what. Prices in certain categories will be even higher in 2014. Jeanette Pavini, consumer savings expert for Coupons.com, gave us her top five categories that are ripe for price hikes next year (and some tips to help you keep costs down).

Incoming Mayor Bill de Blasio on horse-drawn carriage industry: 'It's over'

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Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio vowed to act quickly to abolish horse-drawn carriages in the city. "We are going to get rid of the horse carriages. Period."

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Indiana woman slices man’s penis with box cutter over child abuse claim

Bonita Lynn Vela, 35, was arrested for slicing an 18-year-old man’s penis with a box cutter after she accused him of molesting her 2-year-old son.

An Indiana woman sliced a man’s genitals with a box cutter after she accused him of molesting her 2-year-old son, authorities said.

SEE IT Woman posted bizarre videos, then disappeared

Dr. Teleka Patrick posted a YouTube video in which she lovingly prepared breakfast for her 'baby' — but friends and family have no idea who that might have been.

A Michigan woman reported missing weeks ago has surfaced not in person, but online in some very unusual videos.

Mom kills daughter, drugs other kids, stabs ex on Christmas: police

Aniarael Macias' cause of death is unknown.

An Arizona mom killed her oldest daughter and tried to murder her other three kids by poisoning them during a horrific Christmas Day rampage.

Car crash kills California resident as he was sleeping in his bed

A Mission Viejo resident was killed while lying in bed when a car drove across his lawn and through his bedroom wall.

A Los Angeles man has been killed after being hit by a car — as he slept in his bed. He died after a car smashed through his Mission Viejo house on Sunday morning. The house is at least some 30 feet from the curb. Police have arrested the driver of the vehicle on suspicion of being under the influence.

Spurs guard Tony Parker apologizes for using alleged reverse Nazi salute dubbed 'quenelle'

Tony Parker comes under fire for using the controversial

Spurs guard Tony Parker has apologized for using an alleged Nazi gesture while posing in a picture with a notorious anti-Semite.

'We are dying': Bus explosion kills at least 14 in Volgograd, Russia, one day after terrorist suicide bombing leaves 17 dead

Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry says at least 14 people have been killed in a bus explosion in Volgograd, a day after a suicide bombing that killed at least 17 at a railway station in the city.

PEEPING PERV: Swiss police staffer busted for installing cameras to watch volleyball team shower

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A Swiss police employee has been accused of secretly installing cameras in a gym's showers and changing room to film naked women. Among those unwittingly caught on film were a team of volleyball instructors.

Oops! British government places ad for prostitutes on official website

The ad placed by the 'Horny Escorts' agency was accidentally uploaded onto the website for the Department of Works and Pensions, a British government ministry.

A British government website inadvertently advertised jobs for prostitutes. The ad, placed by the "Horny Escorts" agency, was accidentally uploaded onto the website for the Department of Works and Pensions, a British government ministry.

Woman hunts missing teaspoon... discovers it inside own dog’s stomach

An X-ray revealed that a British woman’s young dog had swallowed a spoon the dog found on the kitchen table.

A seven-month-old puppy was so excited when her owner made a cup of tea, the mutt ended up swallowing a SPOON.

Dwyane Wade fathered 3rd baby — and not with fiancée

James Holmes' once booby-trapped apartment up for rent again in Colorado

James Holmes, l., appears in court with his defense attorney Daniel King this past summer following the killing of 12 moviegoers in Aurora, Colo.

The death-trap apartment of Aurora shooter James Holmes is back on the market — much to the disgust of the families of his victims.

Politics

Mayor Bloomberg gets a frosting reception

Health considerations didn’t stop Mayor Bloomberg from really digging into one of his parting gifts Monday on his second to last day in office. “Let me show you what you should never do to a...

New schools chief is dramatic break from Bloo...

Vowing a dramatic break from the education policies of Mayor Bloomberg, incoming Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday named veteran educator Carmen Farina as the city’s next schools chancellor.

Michelle Obama tweets support to Robin Robert...

Michelle Obama congratulated GMA host Robin Roberts and her newly acknowledged girlfriend, Amber Laign, as Roberts marks her remarkable recovery after a bone marrow transplant. "I am so happy for you...

National

Judge extends life support for Jahi McMath un...

Nailah Winkfield, Jahi McMath’s mother. She and other family members have been praying for the 13-year-old declared brain-dead after suffering heavy bleeding and cardiac arrest after a routine tonsillectomy.

A New York facility is the "last, last hope" for a brain-dead 13-year-old girl in Oakland who is battling for her life.

Times Square super-secure for New Year’s: NYP...

Thousands will cram Times Square to watch the ball drop, and cops will have eyes on all of them.

The NYPD will try to make Times Square the most secure New Year’s Eve party in the world as hundreds of thousands of revelers jam the Crossroads of the World to ring in 2014.

Autopsy finds no answers in Jeffrey Ian Polla...

Jeff Pollack and Nicole Richie during 11th Victoria's Secret Fashion Show - After Party at Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, CA, United States. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage)

The death of a Hollywood director found lifeless on a secluded southern California jogging trail remains a mystery following an autopsy, an official said Monday.

Fire rages after ND oil train derailment

The fire rages near an ethanol plant outside Casselton, N.D.

Firefighters fear that the billowing flames raging from a derailed crude oil train in eastern North Dakota might carry toxic fumes into a nearby town Monday night.

Crime

Times Square super-secure for New Year’s: NYP...

Thousands will cram Times Square to watch the ball drop, and cops will have eyes on all of them.

The NYPD will try to make Times Square the most secure New Year’s Eve party in the world as hundreds of thousands of revelers jam the Crossroads of the World to ring in 2014.

Man pleads guilty to 297 counts

CLEVELAND — A convicted sex offender has pleaded guilty to hundreds of charges in Cleveland, including the murders of two women more than 15 years ago. Forty-nine-year-old Elias Acevedo enter...

Indiana woman slices man’s penis with box cut...

An Indiana woman sliced a man’s genitals with a box cutter after she accused him of molesting her 2-year-old son, authorities said.

Strange

VIDEO: Woman posted bizarre videos, then disa...

Dr. Teleka Patrick posted a YouTube video in which she lovingly prepared breakfast for her 'baby' — but friends and family have no idea who that might have been.

A Michigan woman reported missing weeks ago has surfaced not in person, but online in some very unusual videos.

VIDEO: Lifeguards' boat gets loose, swerves a...

Thar she goes! The boat motors itself around as lifeguards stand by helplessly.

Two lifeguards in Ballito, South Africa, took a motor boat out onto the water despite rough conditions and ended up getting knocked overboard — leaving the boat to swerve in the surf unattended.

Oops! British government places ad for prosti...

The ad placed by the 'Horny Escorts' agency was accidentally uploaded onto the website for the Department of Works and Pensions, a British government ministry.

A British government website inadvertently advertised jobs for prostitutes. The ad, placed by the "Horny Escorts" agency, was accidentally uploaded onto the website for the Department of Works and Pen...

French baker fights robber with broom

The brave woman can be seen at right carrying the broom that would scare off the would-be robber.

A brave female French baker took on an armed robber who was pointing a gun in her face, using just a broom. The incident happened in a boulangerie in Paris. The gun-wielding robber broke into the...

World

World stocks set to round out stellar 2013

Stocks have been on a tear in 2013, fueled by central bank stimulus and signs an economic rebound is beginning to take hold.

2013 is shaping up to be a blockbuster for the world's stock investors, and some analysts see reasons for optimism in the year ahead.

Al Qaeda captive's family hopes for his rescue

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A Maryland family wants their beloved patriarch — held captive by Al Qaeda — to know that he is not forgotten. Warren Weinstein, 72, of Rockville, Md., looked dispirited as he begged President Obama t...

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Victoria's Secret models land in Paris

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Paris, the city of love, lights and beauty -- it is a fitting setting for a Victoria's Secret photo shoot.

Elisabetta Canalis sizzles in latest lingerie photo shoot

Elisabetta Canalis models for Lormar lingerie.

Elisabetta Canalis put her curves to work in one super sexy shoot for Italian lingerie label Lormar, not that we've come to expect anything less from George Clooney's former flame ...

Chrissy Teigen marries John Legend

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From "The Bachelor" nuptials to TomKat's big day, check out the most memorable Hollywood weddings.

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth through the years

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Hollywood's favorite on-again, off-again couple Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have called it quits for good this time. See where their relationship all began ...

Costa Concordia lifted from Italian reef

Salvage crew workers are seen in front of the capsized cruise liner Costa Concordia after the start of the "parbuckling" operation outside Giglio harbour September 16, 2013. 

Shipwrecked Costa Concordia is being raised off the Tuscan reef where the cruise ship has been stuck since January 2012.

Little Italy through the years

Carol Bartone, the 1965 Queen of the San Gennaro Festival, is joined by Queens District Attorney Frank D. O'Connor, Judge Mario Procaccino and Council President Paul Screvane.

Take a look back at New York's Little Italy through the years.

Top 20 ugliest animals of all time

The blob fish looks like a cartoon character.

From the scaly to the slimy to the downright ugly, check out the weirdest looking critters in the Animal Kingdom ...

Kate Middleton's top style moments

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend The Tusk Conservation Awards at The Royal Society on September 12, 2013 in London, England.

There's no doubt about it -- Kate Middleton is the reigning queen of style when it comes to all things glamorous, elegant and effortlessly chic. See the style icon's best moments ...

Twin Towers through the years

40th anniversary of the opening of the original World Trade Center.

On September 11, 2001, the New York City skyline dramatically changed. To commemorate the 9/11 attacks, take a look back at the iconic Twin Towers through the years ...

Celebrities spotted at New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Jessica Alba (R) sighting on September 12, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Josiah Kamau/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic)

It's the end of the runway for New York Fashion Week Spring 2014! Check out which celebs we spotted sitting front row ...

1930s fashion models

Models at the Brassiere Fashion Show at the Roosevelt Hotel in 1933.

In honor of New York Fashion Week, take a look back in time to see what models used to look like -- and what they used to wear -- in the 1930s.

Orange rules at New York Fashion Week Spring 2014

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Spring 2014: Tracy Reese Runway Show, Sunday, August 8 2013.

With New York Fashion Week in full swing, we think it's safe to say orange is definitely having a moment on the runway. From vibrant shades that scream "look at me" to peachy pastels, check out spring's hottest color in action ...

New York Fashion Week Spring 2014 highlights

The Betsey Johnson Spring 2014 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013

It's the end of the runway for New York Fashion Week. Check out the highlights from the most fashionable event in the city ...

Celebrities at the U.S. Open 2013

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Alba looked to be spotting celebrity spotting too, as they sat in the stand at the U.S. Open.

As the U.S. Open comes to an end, take a look back at the celebrities caught taking in all the action courtside ...

National Beard and Moustache Championships 2013

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Wacky whiskers reigned supreme at the annual Just for Men National Beard and Moustache Championships, which took place this year in New Orleans on Sept. 7, 2013 ...

The women of Simon Cowell

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Is Simon Cowell about to become a father? The 53-year-old "X Factor" judge is reportedly expecting a baby with New York socialite Lauren Silverman, according to an Us Weekly report. Silverman bears a striking resemblance to his past lovers ...

Actors who undergo amazing makeovers for movie roles

Channing Tatum, 'Jupiter Ascending'.

They endure hours in the chair getting poked and painted within an inch of their lives. Check out the coolest makeup artistry, special effects, and costume design.

Lady Gaga debuts style makeover

August 19, 2013: Lady Gaga at ABC Studios in New York City for an appearance on 'Good Morning America' to promote 'Applause.'

Everyone's favorite over-the-top singer has made a name for herself donning one outrageous outfit after another, but these days Mother Monster is revealing a new, simpler side of herself. Check out her new look ...

Best celebrity photobombs

UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - AUGUST 11: (L-R) Musicians Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas attend the 2013 Teen Choice Awards at Gibson Amphitheatre on August 11, 2013 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Fox/WireImage) Joe Jonas photobombs Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas at the Teen Choice Awards on Aug. 11, 2013

Ever get that feeling someone's lurking behind you? Check out which celebrities have fallen victim to a hilarious photobomb ...

Stars gone too soon

MIAMI - AUGUST 28: Lee Thompson Young attends Diddy's Official VMA after party at Space August 28, 2005 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

Tragedy can strike, even in Hollywood. Take a look back at the stars who have left us too soon.

Northeast blackout of 2003: Looking back 10 years later

Manhattan skyline is dark as the sun comes up on the morning after a massive power failure caused the largest power outage in the nation's history, affecting 50 million people in parts of seven states and Canada.

Ten years ago today, New York City went black. So did the entire Northeast. Over 50 million people suffered through a brutal heat wave without electricity. The blackout started on Aug. 14, 2013 and lasted days. Take a look at how the Big Apple survived without electricity.

World's scariest sinkholes

A sinkhole covers a street intersection in downtown Guatemala City, Wednesday, June 2, 2010.

Sinkholes can swallow cars, people and even entire homes in one swoop, so it's no wonder they're one of the most terrifying natural disasters. Check out some of the world's scariest.

Cutest kids in Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 15: Shakira and Milan Pique Mebarak are seen at LAX Airport on August 15, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JB Lacroix/WireImage)

In Hollywood, it seems celebrities' kids are in diapers one minute and donning miniskirts and mohawks the next. They may be pint-sized, but these celebrity offspring often steal the spotlight from their famous parents. Check out some of the cutest celebrity kids, from Perez Hilton's newborn son to supermodel Miranda Kerr's adorable son Flynn.

Haute dog: Meet the best dressed dog on Instagram

Montjiro, a Japanese chihuahua who is the best dressed dog on Instagram.

With his impeccable wardrobe and model good looks, we think it's safe to say this is just about the chicest Chihuahua to ever hit the Internet.

The Beatles rock Shea Stadium in 1965

Beatles concert at Shea Stadium on Aug. 15, 1965.

On Aug. 15, 1965, the Beatles took the stage at Shea Stadium to a crowd of 55,000 screaming fans. It's been nearly 50 years since Beatlemania set attendance records and defined the power of the outdoor summer concert. Take a look at the madness that day ...

Oprah Winfrey's evolving shape and style

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 12: Actress Oprah Winfrey attends the premiere of the Weinstein Company's "Lee Daniels' The Butler" at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on August 12, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

Through the years Oprah has struggled with her weight - and style - in the public eye. From shoulder pads and bad hair to skinny jeans and corsets, take a look at the talk show hosts' evolving look ...

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