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• Feb 27, 2013

  'Gigantic Jet' Lightning Strikes in China; Researchers Study Mysterious Jolt

  A "gigantic jet" of lightning struck over mainland China in 2010, but scientists have just recently begun to understand the rare and fascinating event. The event is named after the bolt's shape— a large cone-shaped electric jolt that resembles an aircraft in a steep nosedive.

• Feb 27, 2013

  Dennis Rodman, Harlem Globetrotters Visit North Korea for 'Basketball Diplomacy' (VIDEO)

  Dennis Rodman and the Harlem Globetrotters landed in Pyongyang, North Korea Tuesday to facilitate "basketball diplomacy" within the isolated country. The players will also be filming part of a documentary and attempting to meet with dictator Kim Jong-un, who is said to be an avid basketball fan.

• Feb 27, 2013

  Prince Michael Jackson on '90210': 16-Year-Old Makes Acting Debut

  Prince Michael Jackson's acting debut has come sooner than many had expected at only 16 years old. The teenager will guest star on "90210" in the season finale of the CW teen drama.

• Feb 26, 2013

  Military Draft Registration to Expand to Women or Be Abolished?

  The military draft registration, officially called the Selective Service, could be in for significant changes in the future. Some lawmakers are seeking to expand the draft to women to bolster gender equality in the armed services, but other politicians seek to abolish the Selective Service altogether.

• Feb 22, 2013

  Prince Harry, Girlfriend Cressida Bonas, to Attend Wedding Together

  Prince Harry's girlfriend, Cressida Bonas may be getting even more serious with the Royal heir to the U.K. throne after it was discovered that the pair will be attending the wedding of her half-sister. Bonas, the 24-year-old socialite, was also photographed with the prince on the ski slopes.

• Feb 22, 2013

  Josh Brent's Car Hit 110 MPH Before Car Accident, NFLer Faces 20 Years

  Josh Brent's car was traveling at a high rate of speed before the fatal accident that killed his Dallas Cowboys teammate Jerry Brown in December. Authorities determined that the nose tackle's vehicle was going at least 110 mph, and could have hit as much as 134 mph on Highway 114 in Texas.

• Feb 20, 2013

  USPS Clothing Line, 'Rain Heat & Snow,' Coming in 2014

  A USPS clothing line was announced Tuesday in the cash-strapped federal agency's latest attempt to make money. The new all-weather apparel will reportedly be titled "Rain, Heat & Snow," according to reports.

• Feb 20, 2013

  Diamonds in Belgium Stolen: $50 Million Gone in 3 Minutes (VIDEO)

  Diamonds in Belgium's Brussels Airport were stolen Monday, and the thieves managed to get away with about $50 million in both rough and polished diamonds. The jewels were next to a passenger plane and within five minutes, the robbers were in and out with military precision.

• Feb 19, 2013

  Debbie Ford Dies in February 2013 at 57: Self-Help Guru Leaves Behind Legacy

  Debbie Ford's February 2013 death was the result of her battle with cancer. A family member revealed that the noted self-help and motivational author died Sunday at 57 in San Diego.

• Feb 19, 2013

  Tony Sheridan, Beatles Associate and Musician, Dies at 72

  Tony Sheridan, a Beatles associate that played with an early version of the iconic band, died on Saturday at 72. The musician first met the future pop stars in Germany, where they played on each other's sets and recorded some tracks together.