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The World's Best Amusement Park? Cedar Point Takes the Title [SEE VIDEO]
Every year the magazine, Amusement Today polls 500 amusement park fanatics about the world's best amusement park. For the 15th year in a row, Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio was the winner.
Rat Crossing Signs in New York Cause Widespread Attention to Rat Problem [SEE VIDEO]
A rat crossing sign in New York posted by Joseph Bolanes in the Upper West Side is causing widespread media attention.
Hurricane Isaac 2012: Barack Obama's Travel Schedule Changed to Visit Lousiana [SEE VIDEO]
President Barack Obama has altered his campaign travel plans to go to Louisiana on Monday to meet with officials that are handling Hurricane Isaac. Hurricane Isaac made landfall this week and hit Louisiana.
Eddie Murphy Dead? Actor Becomes Victim of a Death Hoax...Again
Eddie Murphy isn't actually dead. 'OMG Eddie Murphy died?!?' is a common message being spread around Twitter as Eddie Murphy has become the victim of yet another death hoax.
Mitt Romney's Speech at the Republican National Convention: Read Full Transcript and Watch [SEE VIDEO]
Mitt Romney accepted the Republican nomination for President at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida on Thursday. In the most important political speech of his life thus far, Romney asked voters to choose between what he named the unfulfilled promises of President Obama and him, as president, who will help to restore the greatness of America.
Six Flags New Jersey To be the World's Largest Theme Park
With a combination animal safari/amusement park, Six Flags Great Adventure will become the world's largest theme park next year. The park will become 10 acres larger than Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando.
Plane Hijack Scare in Amsterdam and WWII Bomb Found at Schipol Airport [VIDEO]
Fears on Wednesday that a plane to Amsterdam's Schipol airport was hijacked caused the Netherlands' Defense Ministry to send to F-16s to escort the flight.
Flight Attendant Ron Akana, Enters Guinness Book of World Records for 63 Years of Flight Service [VIDEO]
Ron Akana,83, has just entered the Guinness World Records book after spending 63 years in flight as a flight attendant.
Nexus 7 Tablet: Released in France, Germany and Spain, Google Promotes on Homepage [VIDEO]
Google released its highly anticipated Nexus 7 Android tablet in France, Spain and Germany on Monday after being on the market in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia in July.
Apple vs. Samsung Lawsuit Verdict: Apple Wants to Ban 8 Products Including Galaxy S3
Apple gave a federal judge eight Samsung Electronics Co. products that it wants to see banned from the U.S. market. On Monday, Apple gave the list to U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh after a jury in San Jose gave Samsung a $1.05 billion verdict. They found that the company had "willfully" copied Apple's iPad and iPhone in creating and marketing products.
Grizzly Bear Kills Man in Alaska's Denali National Park
In Denali National Park a man was killed by a grizzly bear, after he took photos of the animal Friday. Richard White, 49, from San Diego, California was found dead in the park with the bear hovering near his body when park rangers found him.
Body Found in a British Airways Flight From Cape Town at Heathrow Airport
A body of a stowaway was found in the landing gear of a British Airways 747 as it landed at Heathrow Airport in London Thursday.
Jesus Painting Restoration on a 19th Century Fresco, Botched by Old Lady, Shocking Spain [SEE VIDEO]
A restoration project taken upon by an elderly woman in Spain, has gone terribly wrong. This week Cecilia Giménez, who is in her 80s, came forth to claim responsibility for changing a century old fresco "Ecce Homo" of Jesus crowned with thorns in Santuario de la Misericolrdia, which is a Roman Catholic church in Borja, Spain.
American Eagle Airlines Passenger Andrew Alessi Locks Himself in Plane Cockpit, Causing Havoc
A passenger on a flight Wednesday, reportedly locked himself in a cockpit, shoving past crewmembers. The suspect, Andrew Alessi, shoved himself past crewmembers from American Eagle Wednesday and ran down the jet way to the plane about a half hour before boarding.
Tropical Storm Isaac, 9th Storm of 2012 Hurricane Season, Changes Cruise Ship Itineraries
Tropical Storm Isaac, the 9th storm of the 2012 Hurricane Season, isn't even a hurricane yet, but it is already causing cruise ships to change their itineraries.
Kelly Ripa's Co-Host Could be Michael Strahan, Former New York Giants Football Player [VIDEO]
A report published by Broadcasting & Cable, stated that Michael Strahan would join Kelly Ripa as co-host of "Live!" next month. Strahan is a former defensive end for the New York Giants and he has guest hosted the show a number of times since Regis Philbin's departure from the show last November. Philbin hosted the show for 28 years.
Robin Roberts Visits Vatican to Pray and Returns to Good Morning America
Robin Roberts, co-anchor of Good Morning America resumed reporting duties August 20 after some time off from the show. The 51-year-old Roberts was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) which is a rare blood and bone marrow disorder. During her absence from Good Morning America she continued pre-treatment for a bone marrow transplant.
Fear of Flying Causes Boy to be Stranded in the UAE [VIDEO]
Joe Thompson, 11, from Britain has developed such an intense phobia of flying that it left him stranded in the UAE for six weeks. Thompson was set to relocate to the UK from the UAE with his family but his paralyzing fear left him unable to board the plane without panicking.
New Unesco World Heritage Sites 2012: 26 Stunning Additions Are Added to the List
Every year, UNESCO adds new sites to its World Heritage List due to their cultural and historic value to the world. Current UNESCO World Heritage Sites include sweeping wonders like The Great Wall and historical cities like Hoi An, Vietnam.
Beatles Cruise 2013 to Set Sail in the Caribbean
Fans of Lennon, Harrison, McCartney and Starr will be overjoyed with the world's largest passenger ship to set sail with a Beatles tribute Cruise.
Tony Scott, Director of 'Top Gun' Leaves Behind Wife, Donna Scott and Two Children, in Tragic Death
Tony Scott, the director of films such as "Top Gun" has tragically passed away. The accomplished director has left behind his wife, Donna Scott who he worked with on the film "Days of Thunder" and their two children.
Survivor Cast Announcement and New Twists Revealed in The Philippines [VIDEO]
The highly anticipated new season of "Survivor: Phillippines" launches not only features 18 contestants competing to win one million dollars in the Phillipines, but a series of unprecedented twists and changes to the show's format.
Diana Nyad Cuba-Florida Swim 2012: Jellyfish & Storms Won't Stop 62-Year-Old from Goal
Diana Nyad is a 62-year old woman on a mission to become the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage. The determined distance swimmer hit some rough obstacles including summer storms at jellyfish stings, but they didn't stop her.
Diner en Blanc NYC 2012: Possible Locations for Tonight's August 20 Secret Moveable Feast
The import from Paris, Diner en Blanc-a flash mobesque moveable feast, is set for tonight in Manhattan at an undisclosed location. Diner en Blanc, is logistically one of the world's biggest, most exclusive dinner parties. Here are some spots that we think could host tonight's exclusive event.
Guinness World Record Breaking Airports: From London Heathrow to Dubai International
London's Heathrow airport is a worldwide hub of international travelers. It's no surprise that The Guinness World Records states that London's main airport has more international travelers passing through than any other airport with 64.7 million in 2011. Other airports may not be as busy or as much of a hub for international travel, but they do have their own record breakers.
Miss World 2012: China's Yu Wenxia is Crowned [VIDEO]
Yu Wenxia from China was crowned the 2102 Miss World. The 23-year old who claims to have a passion for music and wants to work with the poor was crowned Miss World at the ceremony in Inner Mongolia, Saturday.
Petco To Open Four More Pooch Hotels in 2012
Humans aren't the only ones that enjoy the luxuries of a hotel stay. Dogs love them too! Petco is set to open four Pooch Hotels in 2012 after opening two others earlier this year.
FAA Bans Large Passengers from Using Personal Seat Belt Extenders.
Airlines are cracking down on personal seat belt extenders, commonly used by bigger passengers on flights.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Vacation in Hawaii, Kim Tweets Sexy Bikini Shots
Kim Kardashian is well known for her Twitter postings and overabundance of photos posted featuring herself. On a recent trip to Hawaii with her beau Kanye West, she tweeted two Instagram photos of herself wearing a retro, low cut bikini. She captioned the photos "Aloha" and "Me Ke Aloha."
Male Birth Control Pill 2012: New Advancements Underrway
The birth control pill for men has been making new advancements and scientists may be one step closer to marketing the pill to the public. The drug, called JQ1 stunted sperm production in mice and similar to the female birth control pill, it's effects are reversible.
