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Top 10 world record lottery jackpots

Associated Press — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:15:09 GMT

The Powerball jackpot is climbing again, and fast. In just a few short weeks, the jackpot has ballooned to $360 million, making it the third largest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest jackpot ever.

Wig-wearing U.S. diplomat detained

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:57:19 GMT

The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the U.S. ambassador to Russia on Wednesday to submit a formal protest over Moscow's claim that it caught a U.S. diplomat disguised in a blond wig trying to recruit a counterintelligence officer for the CIA.

American begins life in N. Korea prison

Associated Press — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:01:50 GMT

An American citizen sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for what Pyongyang has described as hostile acts against the state has started life at a "special prison," state media said Wednesday.

H&M backs safety accord in Bangladesh

Associated Press — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:33:39 GMT

Swedish fashion retailer H&M said Monday that it will sign up to a legally binding fire and building safety plan drawn up by unions in Bangladesh, following the deaths of hundreds of garment workers in a building collapse there last month.

Edible insects promoted as low-fat

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:12:05 GMT

Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the U.N., they come with appetizing side benefits.