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  Apr 3, 2014

  Noah's Ark 'Would Have Worked,' Say UK Scientists: 'We Were Quite Surprised' at Results

  Noah's Ark could have happened, according to several postgraduate students from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leicester in the U.K. In the Bible, God told Noah to build a huge boat and take many animals into it to save them from the coming flood, and in the wake of the Darren Aronofsky-directed film "Noah," the scientists are proving that the wooden ark could have floated.

• Apr 2, 2014

  Michael Strahan Leaving 'Live!' for 'Good Morning America'? Host Addresses Rumors On-Air

  Michael Strahan could leave "Live! With Kelly and Michael" for "Good Morning America," according to reports this week. Host Josh Elliot left ABC's "GMA" earlier this week for rival network NBC, leaving a space open for Strahan, who addressed the rumors Wednesday.

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  Apr 2, 2014

  5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes in Panama

  A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Panama Wednesday morning at 11:13 a.m. local time, according to reports. The large quake took place close to the Costa Rican border, but there haven't been any reports yet of geological damage, injuries or structural damage to property.

• Apr 1, 2014

  Virginia Couple Wins Lottery 3 Times in 2 Weeks: 'We're Not Finished Yet,' Says Calvin Spencer

  A Virginia couple won the lottery three times in a little over two weeks recently to the tune of more than $2 million. Calvin and Zatera Spencer of Portsmouth, Va. are happy they've won so much money suddenly, but they say they aren't done playing the lottery yet.

• Apr 1, 2014

  Google Maps Pokemon Challenge: Catch All 150 for April Fools Day (VIDEO)

  A Google Maps Pokemon Master challenge has 150 of the Nintendo miniature monsters available for capture across the world. For April Fools, Google Maps users can start at the technology company's headquarters, which takes the digital form of a house from the Gameboy game.

• Apr 1, 2014

  'How I Met Your Mother' Series Finale Recap: 2 Marriages, A Divorce and Rekindled Love (SPOILERS)

  The "How I Met Your Mother" series finale finally revealed the fates of Ted, his wife Tracy, Robin and the rest of the cast— careful, spoilers ahead. Many long and winding plot lines finally came to an end, and many fans of the show realized just how much the ending had been foreshadowed, despite a bit of misdirection.

• Mar 28, 2014

  Zoe Saldana Lands L'Oreal Endorsement Deal

  Zoe Saldana is the newest face of L'Oreal Paris, according to reports. The "Star Trek" actress' will function as their international spokeswoman, and her big endorsement deal will include both print ads and television commercials. Zoe Saldana, 35, will accompany actresses Blake Lively and Lea Michele, who also represent the brand. The first photo features her face in a stark black and white, and she says the brand will help her represent her own beliefs. "Growing up, I was taught to believ

• Mar 28, 2014

  Barbara Knox Arrested for Driving Drunk: 80-Year-Old Soap Actress Approached Police Over Daughter's DUI Arrest

  Barbara Knox was arrested on suspicion of drink driving earlier this month in Knutsford, Cheshire in the U.K. The 80-year-old British TV actress had driven to the police station to argue for the release of her daughter, Maxine Ashcroft, who was arrested for driving while under the influence earlier in the day.

• Mar 28, 2014

  Trebek's 'Magic Johnson' Reaction is Priceless: Contestant Misses Easiest NHL Question Ever (VIDEO)

  Alex Trebek's response to the answer "Magic Johnson" on the "Jeopardy!" game show recently was just short of disbelief. The host had asked a question about a hockey legend, but the befuddled contestant answered with a basketball legend instead.

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  Mar 28, 2014

  'Ronald McDonald' in Taco Bell Commercials Promoting New Breakfast Menu (VIDEO)

  Ronald McDonald stars in the latest Taco Bell commercial to promote the fast-food restaurant's new breakfast menu. In a stroke of marketing genius, the company flew 25 men named Ronald McDonald out to Los Angeles to try their breakfast menu, and the tongue-in-cheek commercial began airing Thursday across the country.