Playmate wins $1.2 million after suing New York cops
A former Playboy Playmate has won $1.2 million in compensation after suing New York cops.

Chris Brown 'attacked' by seagulls on the beach
Chris Brown was relaxing on the beach recently when cameras show he was "attacked" by a group of seagulls.

Tightrope walker to attempt first crossing of Niagara Falls
Canada agreed to allow a member of the Flying Wallenda family of daredevils to attempt a tightrope walk over Niagara Falls.

Charlie Chaplin's real name a mystery
The real name and birthplace of legendary silent-film star Charlie Chaplin is shrouded in mystery.

Plane carrying marijuana strays into Obama airspace
A small plane with more than 20 pounds of marijuana strayed into restricted airspace around President Obama's helicopter.

TV network aims for new viewing audience: dogs
A new cable TV station has a fresh audience in its backyard and tails are wagging excitedly.

Mattel to issue William and Kate dolls for anniversary
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are really getting dolled up for the first anniversary of their royal wedding.

Oscar red carpet off limits for 'Artist' dog Uggie
Uggie, the canine star of "The Artist", won't be appearing on the red carpet next week.

'Malachy' the Pekingese wins Westminster dog show
A placid Pekingese slowly trotted to victory on Tuesday at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club dog show.

Dalmatian, Dachshund Could Make Westminster Show History
For the first time ever, a wire-haired Dachshund, Pekingese, Dalmatian and German Shepherd have advanced to the final round of the Kennel Club Dog Show. 

Russia's Putin Gets a Drink Fit for Dinosaurs
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was presented with a sample of ancient water from a sub-glacial Antarctic lake pierced by Russian scientists.

Mortgage problems? Turn your house into a billboard
When their LA house was being painted a startling orange and green, Scott and Beth Hostetler's neighbors were initially angry.

Canada's winter so tame, festival buys fake snow
The usually frigid Canadian city of Winnipeg has been so mild and dry this winter that the town had to truck in 200 loads of fake flakes.

Frisbee beach ban overblown, LA officials say
Los Angeles officials who have been widely mocked since reports surfaced that they had imposed a $1,000 fine for throwing Frisbees.

Police use Facebook pictures to nab crooks
Police in the German state of Lower-Saxony will soon use their networks of Facebook "friends" to hunt out suspected criminals.