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A photographer captures eerie images of a once-striking but now-abandoned world from this blockbuster film. Clue: A fictional planet »

Some breeds, like Labrador Retrievers, have been popular pets for years, but other breeds (and popular mixed breeds) have moved steadily up the list over the past decade. For example, 10 years ago you might not have even heard of a Cane Corso, but these days you're likely to cross paths with at…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while Republicans continued to press the administration for more answers.
These five countries from four different regions have populations that enjoy the benefits of a strong economy.
Justin Timberlake stepped in to save an awkward situation when directors Joel and Ethan Coen were asked at the Cannes Film Festival about Jewish humor by a German reporter on Sunday.
DEAR ABBY: I took care of my husband for 10 years before his death from early-onset Alzheimer's. I am in a relationship now, and I'm finding that a widow's status is far different than that of a wife.Not long ago, I was invited to a friend's daughter's wedding. When I asked if I could bring "Sam,"…

By Brendan O'Brien (Reuters) - A single winning ticket for a record Powerball lottery jackpot worth $590.5 million was sold in Florida, organizers said late on Saturday, but there was no immediate word about who won one of the largest jackpots in U.S. history. The winning numbers from Saturday…
The Memphis Grizzlies staked their claim to NBA success two seasons ago by knocking off the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs. Now further in the playoffs than they've ever been, the Grizzlies once again look to throw a wrench in the Spurs' typical plans as the squads square off in the Western…
Madeleine McCann Went Missing 6 Years Ago in Portugal

While Fred Armisen hasn't officially announced his "Saturday Night Live" departure after 11 seasons, his last skit on this weekend's "SNL" finale certainly seemed like the most rock 'n' roll "SNL" goodbye ever. Yes, even more than that time Mick Jagger serenaded the exiting Kristen Wiig on "SNL"…

ROME (AP) -- After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer.

A private space plane has arrived at a NASA facility in California to undergo tests that will help vet its ability to ferry astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
The so-called Cadillac tax on benefits to employees will bring in $57 billion less than estimated and drive up employee healthcare premiums.
The U.S. hits another debt ceiling, the winning Powerball ticket is sold in Florida, and more
Sometimes, it just doesn't make sense to get your benefits early.
The iPhone still leads in some areas, but how close is the Samsung Galaxy S4 to making good the deficit?

By Catherine Hornby VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis warned the Catholic Church to not close in on itself at a Mass to mark Pentecost Sunday attended by more than 200,000 people, urging the faithful to be open and present in a new and changing world. The Church should ask itself daily whether…
By Andrew Lampard When Zachary Quinto, who plays Spock in “Star Trek Into Darkness,” came out publicly that he is gay, he gave no warning to his friends, family or publicists. “I didn’t tell anyone I was going to do it so no one had...
Linebacker Rolando McClain’s decision to retire from the NFL in an attempt to get his personal life in order seems like a wise thing for a player who has not been able to stay out of trouble since entering the professional ranks. According to McClain’s college coach, it’s also a decision that’s…
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- The Denver Broncos have moved on, even if their fans haven't.
Do you try to pay off your debt faster, only to realize you then have nothing left over? Here's how to figure out how fast you can and should pay off debt.