NYC building explosion leaves 3 dead, 60 injured

A massive explosion followed by a fire at a pair of apartment buildings in upper Manhattan on Wednesday has left three people dead and at least 60 injured, officials say.

Yahoo Homes of the Week: Suburban vs. urban homes for $300K

 Welcome to Yahoo Homes of the Week, powered by Zillow. This week, we're comparing suburban and urban homes across the U.S. While living in the city can mean shorter commute times and a more walkable

9 Ways to make a Million

It's a safe bet that more ink and paper have been expended in the name of how to make money than just about any topic. In case you're wondering why, here's a hint: Do you know how the dollar sign originated? Try overlapping the letters U and S, as in United States.

2014 Movie Preview: The 40 Films We’re Most Excited About

 

Well, so much for 2013.
This past year had its cinematic ups ("Inside Llewyn Davis," "Gravity," "This Is the End"), downs ("Gangster Squad," "A Good Day to Die Hard"), in-betweens ("Man of Steel," "Star Trek Into Darkness"), and sweet

Google robots, iPhone trackers – which sci-fi movie is coming true?

When Google (GOOG) bought Boston Dynamics a few weeks ago, the public got a look the amazing robot maker’s Atlas model. I think almost everyone had the same pop-culture tinged thought though: the terminators are coming.

Family photo captures shark lurking just a few feet from two kids

Can there be such thing as a shark photobomb?

That’s what many are calling an eerie and eye-catching photo inadvertently snapped by a California mother that shows a large shark swimming near her two children.

Hayden Panetierre and Other Stars Are Moving to Nashville

The stars are packing up and moving to Nashville! Hayden Panettiere may have been born in New York but now she's a bonafide country girl! The 24-year-old has filmed two seasons of her hit ABC show Nashville in

How to Fake a Clean House in 45 Minutes or Less

Sexy lady girls in decorated party:Throwing a party seemed like a fabulous idea three weeks ago, but now you are in a panic because there is less than one hour to go before the doorbell rings. Maybe you were held up at work or got  stuck in traffic. Or perhaps you just procrastinated whatever the reason, you need to tidy up fast and save a few minutes to spruce yourself up as well. Fortunately, you don't need to deep-clean your home to get it party-ready.
 Infomercial Cleaning Products Put to the Test
Your kitchen and your bathroom are the most important rooms to tackle when you have guests coming over," Frank Trotta, owner of urbanmaidgreen.com, which was named the best green cleaning service in 2011 by New York magazine, tells

Nelson Mandela Death Rocks Royal Film Premiere in London

With British royals and Mandela's own daughter in attendance the London premiere of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom was in full swing on Thursday when news broke that the South African icon died.

Cowell's Callous Comment Infuriates Fans

On Wednesday’s X Factor while critiquing Jeff Gutt's performance Simon Cowell made a tongue-in-cheek joke that hit too close to home for Demi Lovato fans.In response to Paulina Rubio's advice to Gutt to show

The Songs Britney Spears Is Sick of Singing

Britney Spears will be singing 21 of her biggest hits at her Las Vegas residency next year, but there are a few she wishes she didn't have to sing. We found out which songs Britney is tired of performing, and we get the

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt Reveal How They Blew Through $10 Million

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt were the couple that everyone loved to hate on MTV's The Hills.But today the duo is opening up about how they lost their fortune in only a few short years.In an interview with In

How Many Times Has Keira Knightley Worn Her Wedding Dress?

It's rare enough that celebrities ever step out in the same dress twice but apparently Keira Knightley isn't shy about recycling her fashion especially when it comes to her wedding dress!
The 28-year-old actress stepped out at the Serious Fun London Gala Tuesday night in a gorgeous light pink

Paul Walker Autopsy Results: Actor Died From 'Traumatic and Thermal Injuries'

Paul Walker died of combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries.That's the official word from the Los Angeles County Coroner's Department which conducted autopsies on the Fast & Furious star and his friend Roger Rodas on Tuesday and released the results Wednesday morning.The report formally identified Walker 40 as the passenger, and Rodas 38, as the driver, in what was ruled for the first time as an accident.According to the report Rodas died of "multiple traumatic injuries and Walker of combined effects of traumatic and thermal injuries.The injury occurred via auto versus Fixed Object.A toxicology report is still pending for both men and should be completed in six to eight weeks.
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Walker and Rodas were killed when Rodas apparently lost control of their 2005

Newtown 911 tapes: 'They're still running, they're still shooting'

I think there's somebody shooting in here says an unidentified woman calling from inside the school.
What makes you think that? a 911 dispatcher asks.Because somebody's got a gun, I saw a glimpse of

'Voice' Rocked by Shocking Elimination

On Tuesday night The Voice narrowed things down to the final five, and the Instant Save led to a pretty shocking elimination.The final two pitted James Wolpert against Matthew Schuler and while both performed

Paul Walker Was a True Gem According to Jewelry Store Clerk

Paul Walker was best known for his action-packed films but many are remembering the late actor, who died on Saturday in a fiery car crash as a big softie with a huge heart.During the holiday season several years ago the Fast & Furious actor walked into Bailey Banks and Biddle Jewelers in Santa Barbara California and according to sales associate Irene King what happened next was

Britney Spears Is on Fire Personally and Professionally

Happy Birthday Britney! The superstar singer is celebrating her 32nd birthday on Monday and she's turning a year older in red-hot style literally!
The blond beauty posted a sexy shot on her Facebook page late Sunday night showing off her smoking-hot

Auburn says someone dumped cremation ashes on the field after Iron Bowl win

When fans rushed the field in jubilation after Auburn's win over Alabama on Saturday, one fan apparently left

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