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What should Sony Pictures Entertainment, reeling from an ongoing data hack, do after it recalls "The Interview" after mounting pressure from the hackers themselves? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Now that the US and Cuba are reestablishing diplomatic relations, is it time for American tourists to book a 90-mile flight from Florida? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One young couple's break-up may make a lot of dreams come true. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Derby the dog was born with small forearms and no front paws. Now, the 1-year-old dog runs several miles each day, thanks to his 3-D-printed prosthetic legs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

What happened when Texas City plumbers put a black pickup truck up for auction more than a year ago? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recent threats from the so-called "Guardians of Peace," a group that says it is responsible for the large-scale hack into Sony Pictures Entertainment data, warn Americans to "keep yourself distant" from movie theaters planning to play "The Interview." [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Oskar Groening, 93, has been charged with complicity to more than 300,000 counts of murder for his involvement in the Auschwitz concentration camp in the early 1940s. His trial is scheduled for next year. But as Auschwitz survivors prepare to mark the 70th anniversary of the camp's liberation, Mr. Groening's trial may be one of the last attempts to prosecute those involved in the murder of more than one million Jews. Many, like Groening, are in their 90s. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hollywood actors and producers are still on the defensive three weeks after hackers broke into Sony Pictures Entertainment's computer system. Information exposed includes employee Social Security numbers -- including those of actors --and private email exchanges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Capping off Twitter's "year of the selfie"? An extendable arm -- it'll perfectly frame a quick self-portrait. A Bluetooth-enabled pole may be the greatest holiday gift that hasn't quite caught on this year. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Some Monday morning commuters found a welcome surprise on their way to work -- gas prices that had slipped below $2.00 per gallon. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Late Saturday night and early Sunday morning, streaks of white will light up dark skies. But to get the best views of the Geminid meteor shower, here are a few strategies to employ. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This holiday season, Facebook has hinted at a gift for its users -- a little negativity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This month, professional athletes have joined a national conversation on racial injustice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

When a Lowell, Michigan, woman rolled down the window after a routine traffic violation, she expected a ticket. Instead, a police officer made her Christmas shopping a little bit easier. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 2014, Facebook users celebrated athletic triumphs, mourned the loss of friends and celebrities, and discussed divisive issues online -- sharing, liking, and commenting to make their voices heard. This year's figures showed users' proclivity toward giving, a change from last year's trending topics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Performing in campus auditoriums isn't on the horizon for comedian Chris Rock. College students, he says in a recent interview with Frank Rich published in Vulture on Sunday, are "too conservative." [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

When Italian restaurant chain Olive Garden sold 1,000 unlimited pasta passes -- unlimited meals over seven weeks -- Matt Tribe, of Ogden, Utah, jumped on the offer, aiming to use the card 100 times. He distributed 10 of the 100 meals to area homeless people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The first headline, leading off a 2011 Philadelphia Tribune article, didn't even note her name. "South Philly girl, 10, excels in several sports." [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

When Darren Wilson, the white police officer who shot and killed Michael Brown, a black teenager, spoke of the moments just before the shooting, he described a David-vs.-Goliath battle - with himself as the little guy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In a video released this week, a man went to the University of California at Berkeley's campus, waving the black-and-white flag of the Islamic State and loudly defending the militant jihadist group's actions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Late last month, the city of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., passed a series of laws that restricted where organizations could feed the homeless. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One in four. That's how many British 16- to 24-year-old respondents said they never drink alcohol. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As lava crawls closer to houses and other buildings, residents of Pahoa, Hawaii, may soon have to evacuate the area. Many more citizens in the Puna district have been affected by the flow so far, and state officials are preparing for lava to overtake homes soon. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Michelle Obama has had a busy month. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Taylor Swift's full-on transition to pop with "1989" brings her into a network of stars who share the producers that have touched many of today's radio hits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

After a rapid-fire series of uncomfortable questions, Brad Pitt leaned over and spat his gum into Zach Galifianakis's eye. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is the latest city to place restrictions on feeding the homeless. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

"Please rise and remove your hats," an announcer said Wednesday night as the silhouettes of red maple leaves stretched across the Pittsburgh ice. "Ladies and gentlemen, tonight our thoughts and prayers are with our friends in Ottawa and across Canada." [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

If you're under clear North American skies, Thursday's partial eclipse could promise beautiful sights. But, before the moon slides between the sun and the Earth, leaving just a crescent of the sun visible, you'll need to know when to watch and how to do so safely. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Oscar de la Renta's approach to fashion -- as much as his stylistic grace -- have been lauded since the designer's death on Monday. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In cutting his salary by $90,000, Kentucky State University interim president Raymond Burse joins Stanford University president John Etchemendy, who cut his own salary by 10 percent in a very public way. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Could the umbrella go by way of the Walkman and the fax machine? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

"You may remember earlier this year the Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice found himself in a little bit of hot water when an Atlantic City casino security camera caught him dragging his fiancé's unconscious body out of an elevator after he had assaulted her," Daily Show host Jon Stewart said on Sept. 10, opening a seven-minute diatribe against the National Football League to audience laughter. "Because a gentleman would never leave his fiancé's unconscious body unattended in an elevator." [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Could complaining to Comcast about your service end up costing you your job? That's what former Comcast customer Conal O'Rourke says happened to him. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Amazon Prime is warning its viewers that the 1940 cartoon "Tom and Jerry" has "ethnic and racial prejudices that…were wrong then and are wrong today." [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A North Dakota high school assembly on the school dress code -- stipulating that yoga pants and skinny jeans must be appropriately covered -- was expected to last five minutes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]