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• Dec 16, 2013

  ESPN Jesus Ad Controversy: Commercial for Sick Kids Airs During NCAA Game (VIDEO)

  ESPN's Jesus ad controversy has finally come to a close as the sports programming network aired a commercial with religious themes during an NCAA basketball game on Saturday. ESPN initially decided not to air the ad associated with SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo. because it contained the words "Jesus" and "God."

• Dec 16, 2013

  Boy Grabs Pope's Skullcap Off While Pontiff Visits Children's Center (VIDEO)

  A boy grabbed the Pope's skullcap right off his head Saturday while the Pontiff was visiting a children's center. Pope Francis had picked up a young boy at the Santa Marta Institute, and when the child got bored, he snatched the white cap and played with the Pope's white hair.

• Dec 16, 2013

  Parents Start Toddler Pot Smoking at 23 Months: Teen Mom, Dad and 54-Year-Old Grandfather Arrested

  Parents had their toddler pot smoking earlier this December in Mayville, New York, according to police. Teen parents Jessica and George Kelsey encouraged their 23-month-old child to ingest marijuana from a lighted bowl and were subsequently arrested. They were arraigned Friday.

• Dec 13, 2013

  Marine Gets Great White Shark, Drags It Onto Beach With His Bare Hands (VIDEO)

  A Marine's great white shark catch on video shocked and surprised viewers. Jeff Fangman was in California off the Camp Pendleton coast Oct. 27 when his wife recorded him dragging the shark out of the beach waves.

• Dec 13, 2013

  Julie Chen- Jenny McCarthy Doesn't Belong on 'The View,' ABC Made A Mistake (VIDEO)

  Julie Chen said that Jenny McCarthy doesn't belong on "The View." Chen, the TV host of "The Talk," said that the rival show "lost its way" when they decided to put McCarthy, a former Playboy model, on the panel.

• Dec 13, 2013

  Khloe Kardashian Divorce Happening Today? Reality Star 'Moving On' From Lamar Odom

  Khloe Kardashian's divorce process will reportedly start today, according to the latest reports. The "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" reality star has tired of her husband Lamar Odom's alleged drug problems, DUI arrests and admitted infidelity.

• Dec 11, 2013

  Katie Couric Sorry for Anti-Vaccine Segment After Critics Slam 'Anti-Science' Talk Show

  Katie Couric apologized for a segment on her talk show last week calling into question the use of HPV vaccines while failing to disclose their safety and health uses. The controversial segment along with the guests chosen— both have connections to anti-vaccine organizations— caused criticism and accusations of sensationalism to boost low ratings.

• Dec 11, 2013

  Man Banned From Walmart for Life Over Price Matching: 'I Was Handcuffed, Humiliated'

  A man was banned from Walmart for life after ad matching and trying to get the best deal on certain items. Joe Cantrell, a disabled former pro wrestler, attempted to get a lower price on Christmas ornaments when he was handcuffed and told he was banned from the San Tan Valley, Ariz. retail giant.

• Dec 10, 2013

  1,000 Flights Canceled Across US After Winter Storm, Cold Staying Until Friday

  1,000 flights were canceled by Tuesday morning after a winter storm grounded many planes across the central U.S. and the northeast. Monday had freezing frost and today's snowfall has continued to thwart travel for many.

• Dec 10, 2013

  'Batman vs. Superman' Gets Martian Manhunter, Doomsday? Jason Momoa of 'Game of Thrones' Negotiating Role

  The Batman vs. Superman movie could be getting the Martian Manhunter, who is another member of the Justice League, according to the latest reports. Jason Momoa, who plays Dothraki chieftain Khal Drogo in "Game of Thrones," is currently negotiating to join the cast.