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LONDON (AP) — A British adventurer attempting to become the first person to cross the Antarctic alone and unsupported has died after collapsing from exhaustion within miles of his goal. Former army officer Henry Worsley was just 30 miles (48 kilometers) from the end of the almost 1,000-mile (1,600-kilometer) trek when he called for help and was airlifted off the ice Friday. "The 71 days alone on the Antarctic with over 900 statute miles covered and a gradual grinding down of my physical endurance finally took its toll today... Читать дальше...

With 29 rooms, a tennis court, swimming pool, a wine cellar, a game house, a movie theater, and a grotto, the $200 million dollar price tag for the Playboy Mansion may seem rather reasonable. But the Los Angeles estate comes with one fixture that most potential owners might not bargain for — 89-year-old resident Hugh Hefner. Yep, the Playboy patriarch has made it so he stays in residence until he moves on. But the robe-wearing, pipe-smoking octogenarian isn’t the only thing the Mansion has housed over the years.

The Buccaneers announced an assistant coaching hire on Monday and said that the addition of Brett Maxie as the team’s defensive backs coach rounds out Dirk Koetter’s staff. Maxie was an assistant at Vanderbilt for the last two seasons and spent time with the Titans, Cowboys, Dolphins, Falcons and 49ers before dropping down to the…

NBA all-star Shaquille O'Neal made a surprise visit to the Gainesville Police Department after viewing a viral video of an officer's response to a noise complaint. … Click to Continue »

Podcast is exploring the plight of U.S. soldier who says, "I hate doors now."

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BANGKOK, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Guys and now "supernatural" dolls are to be allowed seating on a Thai airline – provided their owners purchase a ticket on their behalf.

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BANGKOK, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Guys and now "supernatural" dolls are to be allowed seating on a Thai airline – provided their owners purchase a ticket on their behalf.

A rookie cop "broke rule after rule" while on patrol, ultimately costing an innocent man his life, a prosecutor told jurors on Monday.

Google.org announced a $5.3 million grant today to NetHope, a German nonprofit that provides education and technology for refugees.

A Japanese rocket maker said Monday that a large piece of metal that washed up on a beach in Thailand is likely part of a rocket launched by Japan, not a missing Malaysian plane.

The track in Pennsylvania is digging out after a winter storm blanketed the east coast.

By Robert Kieckhefer, UPI Racing Writer
Kentucky Derby preps in Florida, big upset in California survive a weekend of weather-related cancellations in Thoroughbred racing; other action in Dubai Hong Kong, England, South Africa

Tamika Catchings, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are in line to try for a fourth straight Olympic gold medal.

Tamika Catchings, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are in line to try for a fourth straight Olympic gold medal.

Tamika Catchings, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are in line to try for a fourth straight Olympic gold medal.

Tamika Catchings, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are in line to try for a fourth straight Olympic gold medal.

Tamika Catchings, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are in line to try for a fourth straight Olympic gold medal.

Tamika Catchings, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are in line to try for a fourth straight Olympic gold medal.

SBS6-presentatrice Bridget Maasland (41) stopt na bijna vier jaar als presentatrice van het programma Shownieuws. Vanaf februari is de blondine te zien bij Net5, waarvoor ze onder meer verslag gaat doen van de Oscar-uitreiking. Dat meldt de zender maandag.

The lawyer for the family of Walter Scott has withdrawn his endorsement of Democratic 2016 candidate Hillary Clinton

The woman had gone for a walk on the Caribbean island

Bavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer announced his intentions to file a lawsuit within Germany’s Constitutional Court if Merkel failed to restore order at the German borders.

Camille Rowe at the Dior couture show in Paris on Monday. Photo: Getty Images

A monthly donation to Oxfam might provide water to Yemenis affected by Saudi airstrikes. Sub-prime mortgages these are not