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• Jul 12, 2012

  Hyon Song-wol, 'Horse-like Lady' Singer, Dating Kim Jong-un?

  Hyon Song-wol, the former Korean pop singer famous for pro-government tunes like "Excellent Horse-like Lady" and "I Love Pyongyang," could be romantically tied to the country's dictator, Kim Jong-un. While reports from the region are scarce, the two could be romantically involved or even married.

• Jul 11, 2012

  Pigs, Horses, and Service Animals on Airplanes to Help Disabled People Fly

  Pigs, horses, and other service animals could board airplanes in the near future, according to proposals being considered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. If the new rules are instituted, the animals would be allowed to enter the plane's cabin with their owners.

• Jul 11, 2012

  Olympic Rooftop Missiles Make Residents Fear 'Terrorist Attack'

  Olympic rooftop missiles, designed as surface-to-air defenses for the games, have angered residents of the East End neighborhood where the three-week event will take place. Those living in the Fred Wigg Tower, a 17-story building in Leytonstone, believe that their home becoming a missile base opens the door for terrorist attack.

• Jul 10, 2012

  Ferrari GTO 250 Crash Costs $31 Million, Most Expensive Accident Ever

  A Ferrari 250 GTO crash has become the most expensive car accident in modern history, with the rare luxury automobile— worth 20 million British pounds, or nearly $31 million American dollars— destroyed.

• Jul 9, 2012

  Kayak Shark Attack Leaves Boat Shredded at Pleasure Point

  A kayak shark attack at the Capitola wharf in Monterey Bay ended up with one man's boat being shredded. The unnamed man was unhurt, but many believe the attack— perpetrated at popular surf location Pleasure Point— was the work of an 18-foot-long great white shark.

• Jul 9, 2012

  Anthony Wayne Smith Charged With Murder, Torture, Kidnapping: Ex-NFLer Facing Death Penalty?

  Anthony Wayne Smith, former star NFL player for the Oakland Raiders, was charged for three murders of three men: Kevin Nettles, Ricky Nettles, and Dennis Henderson. The ex-defensive end is also accused of kidnapping, torture, and plans to commit robbery.

• Jul 9, 2012

  Uruguay Marijuana Legalization to Stop 'Unwinnable' Drug War, Says President Mujica

  Uruguay's marijuana legalization plan was proposed by the country's president, Jose Mujica. If passed, it would make the South American nation the very first government to begin selling pot directly.

• Jul 6, 2012

  Joe Klamar Olympic Photos an 'Embarrassment' to US After Going Viral

  Joe Klamar's Olympic photos caused a slew of controversy, going viral and being criticized as "shoddy," "unprofessional," and an "embarrassment" to the U.S. athletes photographed. The photographer was commissioned to take pictures of various Olympians, but they came out much differently than in past years.

• Jul 6, 2012

  Governor Terry Branstad Carrot Choking Incident: 'He's Embarrassed'

  Governor Terry Branstad had a carrot stuck in his throat July 4, and after choking on the food during a re-dedication ceremony for the USS Iowa battleship, he was hospitalized.

• Jul 5, 2012

  Chris Rock Tweet, 'White People's Independence Day,' Criticized:

  Chris Rock's tweet about Independence Day set the Twittersphere ablaze with criticism, defense of the famous comic's statement, and, in some cases, a more introspective look at July 4.