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Santana

A TV reporter interviewed a homeless man in the US who said he used to be in Carlos Santana's band. What happened next was truly heartwarming.

Waitress's mistake earns big tip

Chuck Behm

A PREGNANT waitress who returned US$1000 she found to the wrong customer has received an unexpected windfall.

Cold war: Who owns the North Pole?

Cold war: Who owns the North Pole?

THE North Pole may be Santa's home, but the Arctic is set to become a tense new frontier, as countries jostle to use it for economic and military purposes.

Tori's husband accused of cheating

Tori's husband accused of c...

IN A Christmas bombshell 28-year-old Emily Goodhand has told UsWeekly magazine that she spent "an alcohol-fuelled" evening with Spelling's husband.

Secrets of the world's busiest airports

Secrets of the world's busiest ...

GOING away these Christmas holidays? Getting stuck in transit for hours on end can suck so here are some hidden things you never knew you could do to fight boredom at the airport.

Dad shoots girl, mistakes for burglar

Kiana 'Neil

A 14-YEAR-OLD girl was shot dead by her stepfather after he reportedly mistook her for a burglar.

Sharapova breezes into Brisbane

Sharapova breezes into Brisbane

SO FAR, so good. Maria Sharapova touched down in Brisbane today as she eyes her first tournament in four months.

The 25 must-know Christmas facts

The 25 must-know Christmas facts

THINK you know all there is to know about the festive season? From sexy Santas to stocking stuffers, we bring you the 25 fun facts of Christmas.

Lid lifted on Saatchi's strange habits

Charles Saatchi

CHARLES Saatchi is a creature of habit, according to his former housekeepers, wearing one of his 12 identical $1900 suits everyday.

Macca's staff warned off fast food

McDonald's fast food hamburger

MCDONALD'S employees have logged on to their staff website to find warnings about the dangers of eating fast food.

Melbourne man in LA crash tragedy

Melbourne man in LA crash tragedy

A MELBOURNE cyclist killed by an alleged drink driver in Los Angeles was on his way home for Christmas.

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Bush mansion was '$43 million drug lab'

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A DRUG syndicate allegedly operating out of the Central Coast has been smashed with $43 million worth of drugs, luxury cars and exotic animals seized.

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Lara Bingle

LARA Bingle and boyfriend Sam Worthington can't stop posting pictures of each other to Twitter and Instagram.

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JUST wait till you see the Tom Ford dress Beyonce wore the other day. Stunning!

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STEVE Kardynal is famous for his YouTube clips where he performs songs tof unsuspecting Chatroulette users. This is his best.

Angelina Jolie

THE Jolie and Pitt clan prove once again just how down to earth they are.

Winslet

KATE Winslet has chosen an interesting name for her new son. 

Home Alone

BEFORE the greatest kids movie ever gets replayed on TV, check out these surprising facts

Cold war: Who owns the North Pole?

THE North Pole may be Santa's home, but the Arctic is set to become a tense new frontier, as countries jostle to use it for economic and military purposes.

Five dead as rain, wind lash UK, France

FRANCE-WEATHER-STROM

GALE-FORCE winds and pounding rain Tuesday lashed Britain and France, killing at least five people, disrupting Christmas travel and leaving tens of thousands without power.

6000 more troops for South Sudan

South Sudan Violence

UPDATE: THE UN Security Council has agreed to almost double the size of the peacekeeping force in troubled South Sudan, adding 6000 extra soldiers and police.

Santa Claus found dead, hogtied

Santa Claus found dead, hogtied

A MAN dressed as Santa Claus has been found dead after causing a disturbance at a work Christmas party.

Baby deaths spark vaccine probe

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CHINA have sent government health experts to investigate if several recent infant deaths were related to a vaccine they received.

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Agents 'caught having sex in listed home'

TWO real estate agents are being sued for allegedly using a home they were supposed to be selling for late-night sex sessions.

Apple ad delivers sad message

Apple ad delivers sad message

APPLE'S latest ad "Misunderstood" is leaving viewers with impassioned and conflicting interpretations.

Branson to boycott anti-gay Uganda

Sir Richard Branson

RICHARD Branson has urged companies to boycott Uganda over a draconian anti-homosexuality bill passed by its parliament last week.

We're shopping until we drop

We're shopping until w...

EXPECT a lot of presents and lots of food over Christmas as we've spent a staggering $29.6 billion, with another $13.1 billion to go on the sales.

CEO's pay package shrinks, still earns US$34.3m

CEO's pay package shrinks, still earns US...

DISNEY CEO Bob Iger's pay package shrank 7 per cent for 2013, despite the entertainment company's strong financial performance during the year.

Tiffany exec who took $1m in jewels jailed

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A FORMER Tiffany & Co. executive will spend a year behind bars for stealing more than $1.35 million in jewellery.

David Beckham gets into casino game

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RETRIED soccer superstar David Beckham has signed on to promote the Las Vegas-based Sands' properties in Singapore and Macau.

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Tiny baby heads home for Christmas

DOCTORS weren't sure Connor Sorensen would survive. But today, he is going home to spend Christmas with his family.

Is it time for 'Fat Barbie'?

Is it time for 'Fat Bar...

A PLUS-SIZE Barbie doll has sparked a heated debate about the doll's impact on body image.

Why you can't remember faces

Why you can't remember...

IF you struggle to remember faces, your genes could be to blame, new research has found.

Three new hearts for family

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THE triple-transplant Kremises are a rarity even in the world of advanced cardiac specialty medicine.

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My 'orgy' with Leonardo DiCaprio

FROM extras hitting on Leo to the 'intimidating' audition process, here's what really happened on The Wolf of Wall Street.

Kevin Bacon's 12 degrees of Xmas

Kevin Bacon's 12 degrees ...

FORGET turkey, it's all about Bacon this Christmas ... Kevin Bacon. The Footloose star has released a hilarious festive video.

Beyoncé flaunts her hot body

Beyoncé flaunts her...

SHE'S done it again ... wow'd everyone by looking super amazing.

Home Alone: 10 things you never knew

Home Alone: 10 things you never knew

WHICH female character was actually a male, and did Elvis Presley make a cameo appearance in the film? Here are some surprising facts about the classic kids movie.

'Nigella locked herself in secret cell'

'Nigella locked herself in secr...

A SECRET bunker was built in Nigella Lawson's $27 million mansion which she nicknamed 'The Cell', according to her former housekeeper.

Best bikini beaches in the world

BEST places to show off a bikini bod? This is the bucket list that dreams are made of.

Elephant kills man who snuck into cage

Elephant

A ZOOKEEPER has been killed by a two-tonne elephant that picked him up with his trunk and smashed him into a water tank.

Aussie in Sri Lankan flag spat

Aussie in Sri Lankan flag spat

THE owner of one of the world's most exclusive hotels has been given temporary permission to return to Sri Lanka. Geoffrey Dobbs flew the country's flag upside down. Cue anger.

24 flights cancelled because of the flu

24 flights cancelled because of the flu

FLU-STRICKEN pilots and flight attendants have grounded 24 flights, effecting 270 passengers.

Flight attendant's epic rant over cheese

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AN angry flight attendant repeatedly screamed "F*** you" at a passenger over a pack of "rip-off" cheese and crackers.

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Pietersen rebuffs retirement talk

ENGLAND batsman Kevin Pietersen says he still has the desire to play for his country despite being disappointed with his form.

Federer to become a father again

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ROGER Federer might be hoping for a Grand Slam title next year but he'll definitely becoming a father for the third time.

MCG ton to cap big year for Warner

MCG ton to cap big year for Warner

AUSTRALIANS having to work hard to conceal shock at how England's campaign fell apart in this Ashes series.

Beat the bookie on Boxing Day

Beat the bookie on Boxing Day

PUSH the Christmas pudding aside, grab the form guide, it's time to find decent-priced winner on one of the biggest racing days on the calendar on Thursday.

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Snowden: My mission is accomplished

NSA leaker Edward Snowden said his "mission's already accomplished" after revealing secrets that have caused a reassessment of US policies.

Astronauts take a Christmas spacewalk

NASA

TWO NASA astronauts have stepped out on a rare Christmas Eve spacewalk to complete repairs at the International Space Station.

NASA's dazzling new images of Saturn

NASA's dazzling new images o...

A NASA spacecraft has released dazzling new images of the ringed planet Saturn and its moon as a Christmas greeting.

Man jailed for making fun of Dubai

Shezanne Cassim posted a parody video about youth culture in Dubai. Picture: AP

AN AMERICAN has been jailed for a year for making a satirical video that pokes fun at the "gangsta" youth culture in Dubai.

Pirate: 'US stole my Bitcoins'

Ross William Ulbricht

THE internet "pirate" accused of running the notorious illegal-drug-peddling website Silk Road claims that the feds are the real buccaneers.

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