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Like the robot maid, the flying car is part of our ‘Jetsons’-promised future that has yet to materialize.

However, that could change soon. Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration granted the Transition Roadable Aircraft a series of special exe

Boosted by unexpectedly strong word-of-mouth and generous reviews, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' was number one for the second weekend in a row, becoming the top-grossing movie of 2011 thus far with a total take of $261.0 million.

Coming in second, the Jennifer Aniston-featured dark comedy 'Horrible Bosses' earned an estimated $28.1 million, while the family flick 'Zookeeper' came in third with $21.0 million.

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Grocery shopping is one of those necessary evils for most of us. Wouldn't it be easier if you could do it on the go?

A company called Home Plus (formerly Tesco) is giving it a try by putting virtual grocery store aisles in Korean subway stations.

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If you felt a disturbance in the force today, don't worry. It was just two celebrity waistlines snapping back in place.

Free-spirited actress Kate Hudson gave her mom Goldie Hawn a new grandson on Saturday night, while former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham finally added a girl to her brood of boys on Sunday.

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Hines Ward, current 'Dancing With the Stars' champion and Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver, was arrested for driving under the influence just outside Atlanta, Georgia early Saturday morning.

The former Super Bowl MVP was booked into the DeKalb County jail and later released on $1,300 bond.

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Tyrone Curry doesn't have to wake up at 4 a.m. and mop the floors at Evergreen High School in Seattle.

Not after the custodian won the Washington State lottery to the tune of $3.41 million five years ago.

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Americans keep getting fatter and fatter.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's annual state-by-state report on the obesity epidemic has revealed that between 2008 and 2010, 16 states had what was described as a steep increases in their adult obesity rate.

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1913 – Death Valley, California hits 134 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest temperature ever recorded in the United States (More info)

1925 – A high school science teacher named John T. Scopes, accused of teaching evolution in violation of Tennessee law, is prosecuted in what would come to be known as the Scopes Monkey Trial (More info)

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Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Sofía Vergara
Age: 39
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Starring on the TV series 'Modern Family,' being the first Latina spokesmodel for CoverGirl Cosmetics, and having a body both men and women would die for

Jessica Simpson
Age: 31
Occupation: Singer and Actress
Known For: Appearing with then-husband Nick Lachey in the MTV reality show 'Newlyweds,' a ditzy persona, seven top 40 hits, and a successful line of fragrances, shoes, and handbags

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Many grocery stores have rewards cards. You've seen them -- in exchange for letting the store datamine your purchasing behavior, you get discounts off your bill.

Some people, though, are creeped out by the whole thing and feel it's an invasion of their privacy, so they skip those discounts. But they may not have to anymore. Savvy shoppers have figured out a way to get the cheaper food and ward off Big Brother.

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This certainly isn't the way nature intended it.

A teenager who may or may not still be wearing a banana suit is at large after an unprovoked assault on the gorilla mascot that a Verizon Wireless Center in Strongsville, Ohio employs to promote its store.

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Who says men don't like to cuddle? Not the Kinsey Institute.

The group that studies human sexuality recently asked 1,009 heterosexual middle-aged and older couples in long-term relationships about how satisfied they are with their relationships and sex lives. The results may surprise you.

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