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FDA Approves Avastin, Drug for Aggressive Cervical Cancer

Aug 16, 2014 01:16 PM EDT

A new drug has been approved by the FDA to battle aggressive, recurring and late-stage cervical cancer. The drug Avastin, used alongside chemotherapy drugs such as paclitaxel and cisplatin, is meant to combine with and target the blood vessels in which cancer cells thrive.

The U.S. Congress just approved a space mining bill that will allow asteroid mining.

Asteroid Due to Hit in 2880 Can Wipe Out Humanity

Nikki Alfonso |

Aug 16, 2014 12:38 PM EDT

A massive 1950 DA asteroid has a one-in-300 chance of colliding with the earth in 2880, causing earthquakes, drastic climate change and tsunamis that will likely wipe out the human race.

New Techniques Make Microscopes 20 Times More Sensitive

Nikki Alfonso |

Aug 16, 2014 10:14 AM EDT

Australian National University researchers have devised a way to make microscopes magnify 20 times more than usual. This magnification allows scientists to see and identify substances and matter as minuscule as or even smaller than a virus.

Sound May Power Mobile Phones in the Future

Nikki Alfonso |

Aug 16, 2014 09:57 AM EDT

The device generated around five volts just from ambient sound.

Christa Hendershot's Hand (L-R) Before and After Hand Rejuvenation Surgery

Engaged Woman Gets Surgery on Hand to Be More Selfie-Worthy

Nikki Alfonso |

Aug 16, 2014 09:53 AM EDT

33-year-old recently-engaged Christa Hendershot wanted to make sure that her hands looked pretty enough when she uploads a photo of her engagement ring on social media.

Kim Kardashian Meets Khloe's Boyfriend, French Montana

Nikki Alfonso |

Aug 16, 2014 08:38 AM EDT

Although Khloe Kardashian and French Montana's relationship has been made public, Kardashian hasn't introduced her new boyfriend to her family - that is, until her sister Kim surprised them at a Los Angeles club. The meeting was aired on the family's reality show, "Keeping Up with the Kardashians".

Demi Lovato Reveals Why She's No Longer Friends with Selena Gomez

Nikki Alfonso |

Aug 16, 2014 08:10 AM EDT

Former Disney stars Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez have been close friends since the two met on "Barney the Purple Dinosaur" as kids. However, the pair seem to have experienced a rift in the friendship and are no longer close.

Instant Ramen Linked to Heart Attacks and Diabetes

Nikki Alfonso |

Aug 16, 2014 08:03 AM EDT

Instant noodles may be the go-to food of this busy, on-the-move generation, but scientists are warning consumers that this convenience may cost them their lives.

Venus and Jupiter Align on Monday Night

Nikki Alfonso |

Aug 16, 2014 08:03 AM EDT

One of the highlights of this year's astronomical calendar is happening on Monday night. The planets Venus and Jupiter will be aligning and, the occurence will be visible from earth before sunrise at 5 am on the north-east horizon.

McCormick Oregano Recalled Due to Salmonella

Nikki Alfonso |

Aug 16, 2014 07:53 AM EDT

A routine US FDA testing of the company's factory and products revealed that the oregano contained salmonella.A routine US FDA testing of the company's factory and products revealed that the oregano contained salmonella.

Craig Ferguson About to Close Deal for New Talk Show

Nikki Alfonso |

Aug 16, 2014 07:10 AM EDT

Craig Ferguson, the host of "The Late Late Show" is about to close a deal with Tribune Media to host a 30-minute talk show at 7 pm which is set to air on all of the broadcasting company's networks.

Kim Kardashian Thinks Beyoncé is Fake

Nikki Alfonso |

Aug 16, 2014 02:53 AM EDT

While rumor has it that her husband Kanye West tried to help the reality star become closer to the singer, Kardashian just never fell into Beyoncé's good graces. And now it seems that 33-year old Kardashian no longer wants to play nice and has called the "Crazy in Love" singer "fake".

'American Idol' Finalist Josh Gracin Blames Wife for Suicide Attempt

Nikki Alfonso |

Aug 16, 2014 02:45 AM EDT

'American Idol' season 2 finalist, Josh Gracin, posted a suicide note on Facebook last Thursday, blaming his wife for his woes. Fortunately, he was found alive in his home in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Gracin was then placed on psychiatric hold and is currently being observed.

'19 Kids and Counting' star Jessa Duggar Engaged to Ben Seewald

Nikki Alfonso |

Aug 16, 2014 02:34 AM EDT

The Duggar family is growing bigger - even without the pregnancy. "19 Kids and Counting" star 21-year old Jessa Duggar just got engaged to her beau of 11 months, 19-year old Ben Seewald, last Thursday.