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Putin tries back rub, gets no love in return from Obama

It comes as no surprise that the interaction between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Barack Obama was less then warm in their first meeting since June.

1890: Victorian burlesque dancers and their elaborate costumes

Early burlesque has roots in comedy. These 19th century theater cards show its evolution into vaudeville and striptease.

Dark side of the walk: Princess Leia gets catcalls from 'Star Wars' characters

A princess of Alderaan can't just walk along the streets of New York City without attracting attention.

Marnie the Dog thrashes hardcore for National Metal Day

Marnie the Dog is a metalhead with more tongue than Gene Simmons.

Lava flow claims first home in Hawaii

The Puna lava flow, which has been threatening a residential area in the Hawaiian village of Pahoa for weeks, claimed its first home on Monday.

Abbott disappoints the world, doesn't 'shirt-front' Putin

The moment has finally come. The moment Prime Minister Tony Abbott could finally put his words into action and "shirt-front" the Russian president.

Microsoft quietly patches potentially dangerous Windows security hole

Microsoft released 14 regular security updates for Windows on Tuesday, but one corrects a particularly nasty problem.

Alibaba made more than $9 billion on the world's biggest online shopping day

Alibaba raked in more than $9 billion on Singles Day, and hopes to make it global by 2019.

Little girl teaches us to never care what people think, farts

Katie Ryan's daughter is here to empower a generation via farting.

350-year-old goblet, high-heeled shoes, found in pit in Irish castle

High heels, tea and goblets discovered in the Rathfarnham Castle reveal that the castle's inhabitants lived rich and lavish lives.

19 billion reasons that numbers stopped making sense in 2014

WhatsApp was acquired for $22 billion. Uber is now worth $18.2 billion, and possibly $25 billion. If all that makes your head hurt, you're not alone.

Game Galore

Wednesday, November 12, 2014