We've all heard the saying, "Life imitates art." And further to that, especially lately, vacations imitate the movies. Obviously not down to every plot detail—but when choosing a theme, travelers look to James Bond's London, Twilight's Washington coast, or "the Shire" as fabricated in rural New Zealand....

John Schriffen talks to a man trying to help those in need this holiday season.
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David Kerley reports the latest news on the president's agenda.
Global superstar ends his run with U.S. soccer.
Carrie Underwood Cast as Maria
Toys, toys, toys. Advertisements inundate store catalogs and television commercials.
A look at the latest vehicles making waves in the industry.
Showing support for those with HIV and remembering those who've died
A New Jersey cabbie who is an immigrant from Africa is being credited with helping to avert a high school shooting by tricking an enraged and armed teenager into thinking that he had "voodoo" powers that could make the boy vanish. The cabbie then called the police.
Fighting around Syrian capital as tension spreads to Lebanon after 20 fighters killed
Some of the old food advice you've been following for years may actually be working against you.
Fifty percent fashion accessory and 50 percent medical implement, a new baby-health-monitoring device brings 100 percent relief to new parents. Developed by a student team at Brigham Young University, the sock-like device, dubbed the Owlet Baby Monitor, fits snugly on a baby’s foot and wirelessly relays information...
The numbers are in and women are representing – but not all states are equal. This year, 1,773 women will be taking the oath of office to serve in their states’ legislative bodies. In January, after they are sworn in, women will make up 24...
App Name: Hooked Price: Free Available Platforms: Android What does this app do? Words with Friends, Angry Birds, Mahjong Connect – these are just a few of the popular apps in the Google Play Store for Android devices. For game app lovers, wading through the possibilities can be...
NASA scientist David Morrison has been answering questions posed by the public about space, life in the universe and the mysteries of the cosmos for over a decade.
There’s a reason it’s called “Iceland.” It’s covered in glaciers and for much of the year, it’s covered in snow. With long nights, short days and few residents, it can be difficult to get around, and many people get lost. That’s where the Flugbjorgunarsveitin come in....
Bangladesh government offers compensation to victims of garment factory fire