WORLD
Mercury levels in yellowfin tuna have been increasing steadily since 1998
The mercury levels in tuna increased between 1998 and 2008 to above the EPA limit.
ENTERTAINMENT
1930s to 2010s: Playing Monopoly for 80 years
Monopoly, the iconic board game now produced by toy company Hasbro, is celebrating its 80th anniversary.
WATERCOOLER
15 nerdy backpacks that are cool beyond school
"Knapsacks are the wristwatch of the back." -- I think Voltaire said that, right? Regardless, backpacks are an integral accessory. You need to carry all those items somehow, and unless you have the world's largest pockets, backpacks are pretty much y...
WATERCOOLER
The Japanese army crafted a huge Star Wars sculpture out of snow
It took about a month to put together.
LIFESTYLE
When did baby formula become such a dirty word?
Formula-feeding babies was once recommended and routine. How did it become so controversial?
WORLD
Nigeria postponing presidential election amid Boko Haram violence
The elections will be postponed to March 28.
WORLD
Brian Williams' Iraq War account isn't his only story being questioned
An internal fact-checking investigation at NBC has commenced.
WORLD
Bruce Jenner unharmed in fatal Malibu car crash, report says
The reality TV star was involved in a three-vehicle crash on the Pacific Coast Highway, but is said to be relatively unharmed.
BUSINESS
Brian Williams to take hiatus from 'NBC Nightly News' after fake Iraq war story controversy
'NBC Nightly News' anchor and managing editor Brian Williams announced on Saturday that he will be taking a brief hiatus from the television news program amid controversy surrounding a false story he told about being aboard a helicopter that was downed by RPG fire during the Iraq War in 2003.
ENTERTAINMENT
7 differences between Quicksilver in 'X-Men' versus 'Avengers'
The upcoming 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' film will feature a markedly different Quicksilver from last year's 'X-Men: Days of Futures Past' version.
BUSINESS
Keurig 2.0’s DRM brew leaves bad taste in everyone’s mouth
Keurig's new coffee system is smarter and potentially better than ever, but a DRM scheme has dampened enthusiasm and business.
WORLD
Wicked pissah of a forecast for Boston, as another major snowstorm takes aim
The historic fusillade of snowstorms continues in Boston, where 4 feet of snow in two weeks will likely increase to 5 feet by Tuesday.
WORLD
Adnan Syed from 'Serial' is granted appeal by Maryland court
Adnan Syed is getting one more chance.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Will Twitter let users pay for verified accounts?
Would you pay for that little blue checkmark next to your Twitter handle? According to tech investor Jason Calacanis, users may soon get the opportunity to do that. On Friday, Calacanis appeared on CNBC's Halftime Report and claimed the social networ...
TECH
Samsung Galaxy S6 leaked photo hints at 5 different versions
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone could have as many as five different versions when it likely launches in March.
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