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Waitress receives $1,000 tip on $60.42 meal for trip to Italy

By KATE STANTON, UPI.com
A kindly customer left a hard-working waitress a 1,000 tip on his $60.42 meal.

19-foot python killed: Florida man captures, kills record-setting Burmese python

By KATE STANTON, UPI.com
Jason Leon killed a large python with his knife on the side of a road.

Founding member of The Doors Ray Manzarek dies

By CAROLINE LEE, UPI.com
Keyboardist Ray Manzarek has died at age 74.

See Taylor Swift's disgusted reaction to Justin Bieber-Selena Gomez backstage kiss

By KATE STANTON, UPI.com
Taylor Swift made a face when Selena Gomez stopped to chat to Justin Bieber at the Billboard Music Awards.

Army wife loses 150 pounds, surprises husband with new body

By CAROLINE LEE, UPI.com
An Army wife didn't tell her husband about her weight loss while he was away -- so when he came back, he was in for a surprise.

Zach Galifianakis takes former homeless woman, 87, to 'Hangover III' premiere

By KATE STANTON, UPI.com
Zach Galifianakis took Mimi Haist, an 87-year-old former homeless woman, to the premiere of the "Hangover III."

[PHOTO] First look at Jennifer Lawrence as 'Mystique' in 'X Men: Days of Future Past'

Jennifer Lawrence goes blue for her first look as "Mystique" in the upcoming "X Men: Days of Future Past."

[VIDEO] Kansas anchors evacuate live broadcast as tornadoes hit Witchita

By GABRIELLE LEVY, UPI.com
Anchors at KSN in Wichita, Kan., stayed on air until the last possible minute as a tornado bore down on their station.

[VIDEO] Why toothpaste makes orange juice taste bad

By KRISTEN BUTLER, UPI.com
Why does toothpaste make orange juice taste so bad? The American Chemical Society explains in this "Bytesize Science" animation.

Christian Bale bald, unrecognizable at LAX

Christian Bale shaved his head.

Eleanor Mustang used in "Gone in Sixty Seconds" sold for $1 million

A 1967 Mustang named Eleanor driven by Nicholas Cage in "Gone in Sixty Seconds" was sold for $1 million during the Dana Mecum 26th Original Spring Classic Auction in Indianapolis.

Angry mob pelts man with rocks after alleged sex attack

By GABRIELLE LEVY, UPI.com
Citizens of Pueblo, Colo. frustrated with a lack of response by police in pursuing a suspected sexual predator, took matters into their own hands.

Wolfgang Puck hit with lawsuit for stealing tips

By KRISTEN BUTLER, UPI.com
A Wolfgang Puck catering company allegedly withheld hundred of thousands of dollars in tips from service staff.

5 dead in Israeli bank robbery

Israeli police apprehended one person in connection to a bank robbery in Beersheba where five people were killed.

Panettiere denies engagement rumors

Hayden Panettiere denies engagement rumors by showing her naked hand and saying, "No ring."

'Hero' cop rape charges bring massive $60 million bail

By KRISTEN BUTLER, UPI.com
"Hero" cop Richard DeCoatsworth is charged with raping two women at gunpoint and assault in a separate domestic case.

SNL cast crisis coming after departures

By GABRIELLE LEVY, UPI.com
As 'SNL' says goodbye to Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, Fred Armisen and Jason Sudeikis, the show's strength going forward seems to be up in the air.

[VIDEO] Wife douses husband with beer at Wrigley Field

A woman who took "revenge" on her husband by dousing him with beer after he accidentally spilled beer on her has become an Internet celebrity.

School replaces Mother's Day, Father's Day with Family Day

By KRISTEN BUTLER, UPI.com
School replaces Mother's Day and Father's Day with Family Day, and some parents are upset.

Joe Flacco takes the R-word pledge

By GABRIELLE LEVY, UPI.com
Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco promised not to use the word "retarded" as part of an effort by the Special Olympics to have the derogatory term removed from common speech.

Honeybees trained to detect land mines in Croatia

By KRISTEN BUTLER, UPI.com
Bees trained to detect explosives in land mines could be more effective than bomb-sniffing dogs.

Verona to charge two Euros to see Romeo and Juliet's balcony

The city of Verona is currently discussing whether or not they should charge a fee for tourists who want to see the famous balcony where Romeo and Juliet are said to have fallen in love.

7 horses test positive for steroids

By GABRIELLE LEVY, UPI.com
Seven more horses under the care of Mahmood al-Zarooni have tested positive for steroids, bringing the total to 22.

William Fine dies at 86, leaving legacy of narcotics law

By CAROLINE LEE, UPI.com
William Fine helped shape New York's drug laws through research and conversations with Nelson Rockefeller.

Mars rover Opportunity breaks NASA record for off-world driving

By KRISTEN BUTLER, UPI.com
Mars rover Opportunity breaks 40-year-old NASA record, and is about to set the international record for off-world roving.

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