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Titlis Cliff Walk: World's Highest Suspension Bridge in Switzerland Opens [VIDEO]

The highest suspension bridge in Europe has opened in Engelberg, Switzerland. The area is a popular destination for skiers and the 100-meter long Titlis Cliff Walk is built along Mount Titlis. CNN Go reported that it was built in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Engelberg-Gerschnialp cableway.

Mayan Apolcalypse 2012 Myths: Doomsday Predictions That Never Came True

As predicted by the Mayan Calender, some internet conspiracy theorists have concluded that the end of the world is this Friday December 21, 2012. On the Mayan "Long Count" Calender this date has been associated with an apocalyptic event, but scientists are debunking the idea as just another day.

Richard Engel: NBC News Correspondent Freed in Syria After Being Kidnapped

Richard Engel, NBC News' Chief Foreign Correspondent and his team have been freed after being captured in Syria, NBC News reported. After asking the media to be in a blackout about Engel's whereabouts, the network said in a statement early Tuesday, "After being kidnapped and held for five days inside Syria by an unknown group, NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel and his production crew members have been freed unharmed. We are pleased to report they are safely out of the country."

Oldest Person Dies: Dina Manfredini, 116, Passes Away

The world's oldest person at 115 years old has died. Less than two weeks ago, Dina Manfredini took the title as the world oldest person. She was living in Iowa at the Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston and died on Monday morning, though her cause of death is currently unknown.

Richard Engel Missing: Is The NBC News Correspondent Missing in Syria?

According to Turkish news reports chief foreign correspondent for NBC News, Richard Engel has gone missing in Sryia.

Southwest Airlines to Charge Passengers for Missing Flights

Southwest Airlines will start to change its policy on now-shows. The Associated Press reported that the airline will start to charge no-show passengers a fee who don't cancel their tickets before the flight. They are also increasing early check-in and oversize bag fess.

Douglas Son Beaten: Michael Douglas' Son Cameron Douglas Suffers From a Broken Leg and Finger in Prison

Michael Douglas' 34-year-old son, Cameron Douglas is recovering with a broken leg and finger. Cameron is currently serving a nine-and-a-half year prison sentence. The New York Post reported that someone put a $100 bounty on him which is thought to be because someone thought of Douglas as a "rat" possibly after it was revealed that he snitched to police against his drug suppliers.

The National Museum of Mathematics, MOMATH, Opens Up in New York City

The National Museum of Mathematics or MOMATH opened in New York City on Saturday Dec. 15.

Janice Dickinson: Former 'America's Next Top Model' Judge Engaged to Psychologist Robert Gerner

Former "America's Next Top Model" judge and self proclaimed, world's first "supermodel" Janice Dickinson is engaged.

Asteroid Caught on Video: NASA Show's 4179 Toutatis Tumbling Near Earth [VIDEO]

A video taken by NASA'S Deep Space Network antenna in Goldstone, California shows the giant asteroid 4179 Toutatis going through space near earth earlier this week on Wednesday Dec. 12 and Thursday Dec. 13.

Pope Gay Marriage Comment: Causes Protests in St. Peter's Square, Rome

Pope Benedict XVI's made a comment about gay marriage and said that it was one of several threats to the traditional family. Reuters reported that he said it undermined "the future of humanity itself."

American Tourist, Kenneth Bae, Detained in North Korea

An American tourist has been detained by police in North Korea. Kenneth Bae, 44, was visiting North Korea on a five-day trip, with a group of five other tourists in the city of Rajin, reported NBC News.

Man Arrested With 47 Guns For Threatening Wife and Entire School After Newtown, Connecticut Shooting

A man was recently arrested after the Newtown, Connecticut school shooting after he said he threatened to "kill as many people as he could" at a school. The Associated Press reported that Von I. Meyer, 60. from Northern Indiana said the threat to his wife during an argument, but Police Chief Jerry Smith from Cedar Lake, Indiana believes that it was just a bluff.

Nancy Lanza: Adam Lanza's Mother and Victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting in Connecticut Took Children Target Shooting

Adam Lanza killed his mother Nancy Lanza before entering Sandy Hook Elementary and killing 26 people, 20 of them being young children and then taking his own life. The New York Times reported that Adam ,20, first shot his mother, Nancy, 52, and then drove her car to the Newtown, Connecticut elementary school.

Business Traveler magazine Awards 2012: Best in Business Travel Awards Announced

Business Traveler magazine has published its annual readers tops picks for best business travel services around the globe. Featured in its December 2012/January 2013 issue it features a number of different categories including best overall airline and best frequent flyer program to name a few.