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World's Largest Crocodile, Lolong, Dies in the Phillippines

Lolong the largest crocodile in captivity has died. National Geographic reported that Lolong was a 20.24 foot long saltwater crocodile who lived in Bunawan Eco Park and Research Centre on the Philippine island of Mindanao.

Sarah Silverman's Sister: Comic's Sister, Susan Silverman Detained in Israel After Praying at a Men's Only Holy Site

Comic Sarah Silverman's sister has been detained in Israel. The Associated Press reported that Iraeli police detained 10 women as they tried to pray at a Jerusalem holy site. Amongst those detained was Susan Silverman, Sarah Silverman's sister who is a Jerusalem rabbi from the "liberal Reform stream of Judaism" reported the AP. She was detained a long with her daughter.

Mountain Dew Breakfast: Pepsi Co Introduces New Mountain Dew Breakfast Drink

Makers of the sugary-sweet, bright green soda Mountain Dew has created a breakfast alternative to your routine coffee. Pepsico, who owns Mountain Dew is debuting Mountain Dew Kickstart which is a caffeinated juice drink.

Mecca Redevelopment Project Causes Concern Over Preserving It's Architectural History

Mecca's Grand Mosque is undergoing a redevelopment sparking a heated conflict between those that want to preserve its heritage and those that want its redevelopment.

Grammy Award Winners 2013: From Fun to Gotye to Frank Ocean, Full List

The 55th Grammy awards was a spectacular event with some of the hottest musical acts in the country taking the stage or winning awards. Three top awards went to Mumford & Sons for Album of the Year, Gotye, and Fun.

3 Killed in Reality Show Crash: Helicopter Crashes Near Los Angeles

Three people are dead after a helicopter crash in Los Angeles County while filming a reality TV show. Robert Diaz, the Los Angeles County Fire dispatcher said to the AP that the crash occurred about 3:40 a.m. on Sunday at the Polsa Rosa Ranch which was being used as a filming location.

Hitler's Food Taster: Margot Woelk Speaks Out About Hitler's Vegetarian Diet

Hitler's food taster, Margot Woelk, 95, has reported that Adolf Hitler only ate the freshest fruits and vegetables. Woelk used to check Hitler's food for traecs of poison for two and a half years.

YouTube Blocked: Egypt's Court Blocks YouTube Over Anti-Islam Film

A Cairo court has ordered the government to block access to YouTube for 30 days. The Associated Press reported that the ruling came after an anti-Islam film.

Blizzard Nemo Update: 4 Dead in the Northeast After Storm

Friday night saw a massive blizzard to much of the Northeast stopping road traffic and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. The New York Daily News also reported that four people were also left dead.

Winter Storm Nemo Update: Hits New York and New England Forecasted to be Hit the Hardest

The Northeast is bracing itself for snowy weather and winter storm Nemo. Friday Afternoon in New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut as well as parts of New England left millions of people behind closed doors.

Delta Airlines to Debut Airport Terraces in Collaboration With Architectural Digest

In a partnership with Architectural Digest Delta Airlines will develop the airlines first outdoor airport terraces. The outside lounges will be called The Sky Deck at Delta Sky Club and will be located in Concourse F of Atlanta's new international terminal and also at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport at Terminal 4.

New Whooping Cough Strain Discovered and Caused By a Germ Resistant to the Vaccine

A new strain of whooping cough has been discovered. Researchers have found that the cough is caused by a germ that is resistant to the vaccine.

Big Bear Lockdown: Christopher Dorner On the Run, Suspected to be in Big Bear, California

Christopher Dorner who has been on the run after killing two policemen, is suspected to be in the Northern California resort town of Big Bear. Authorities have found a torched pick up truck owned by Dorner, 33, and officials have ordered a lock down of local businesses in the area and parents were told to pick up their children from schools, reported The Los Angeles Times.

Nazi Salute Photo: Main High School Girls Basketball Team Under Scrutiny After Photo

Members of a high school girls basketball team have been punished after a photo surfaced of them giving a Nazi salute.

The Grant Museum of Zoology in London Exhibit, Micrarium, Displays Thousands of Mini Species

The Grant Museum in London has thousands of mini species on display in a new exhibition.