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Scientists: Chances of Finding Alien Life 'Good' But Threatened by Funding Cuts

Congressional lawmakers have been told intelligent life from other worlds could be detected within 20 years - but that potential discovery could be jeopardized by government budget cuts.

New Food Sweetener Advantame Approved by FDA

American consumers now have another way to sweeten up their meals. The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved the new food additive advantame for use as a general-purpose sweetener and flavor enhancer in food, except meat and poultry.

State of Minnesota Washes Hands of Disinfectant Triclosan

Amid growing questions in the media and general public about its effectiveness as well as safety, the chemical triclosan, which has been marketed as a disinfectant in industrial and consumer products since the 1970s, has been banned for use by state agencies in Minnesota.

Petco and PetSmart Join in Chinese Treat Ban

Petco and PetSmart, two of the top pet retailers in the United States, have announced they will stop selling dog and cat treats made in China.

70 Arrested in NYC Child Porn Case

On Wednesday, 70 men and women were arrested in New York on charges of trading child pornography. Federal officials are saying this massive child pornography arrest and scandal is one of NYC’s largest-ever roundups.

Spotify Expands to 10 Million Subscribers, Sill Lagging Behind iTunes and YouTube

Online music streaming service Spotify has expanded to 10 million paying subscribers. Spotify reported Wednesday that it has expanded to 10 million paying subscribers.

Study Finds Bacteria Live for Days on Airplanes - How to Protect Yourself

Snakes on a plane might make for a fun movie, but potentially deadly bacteria on a plane is what travelers really need to worry about, says a new study from Auburn University.

Gloria and Emilio Estefan in the Works to Create New Broadway Musical

Ladies and gentleman, it’s time to get “On Your Feet.” Legendary singer Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio are bringing their new musical titled, “On Your Feet!” to Broadway next year.

Donald Sterling Racist Comments Update: V. Stiviano Reveals Truth Behind Scandal on Dr. Phil, Talks Relationship with LA Clippers Owner [Video]

V. Stiviano, the woman in the center of the Donald Sterling scandal, appears on "Dr. Phil" to tell her side of the story and how she has dealt with the media attention.

World Cup Brazil 2014 Update: FIFA Sued by Players' Union Over Concerns With Kickoff Times

The FIFA World Cup is under fire because of the scheduled times and intense heat The 2014 World Cup will be played in the most historically successful soccer nation in the world, Brazil.

GTA 5 Online Gameplay: Rockstar Games Announces 'RP Correction' Sweeps to Stop Cheats in Grand Theft Auto V Game

Rockstar Games is still on a mission to keep the virtual streets of Los Santos fair. The game developer recently announced its latest efforts to prevent cheating in Grand Theft Auto Online.

'Star Wars: Episode 7' Movie News and Update: J.J. Abrams Confirms Filming in Abu Dhabi

On Wednesday, the rumor that “Star Wars Episode VII” would film in Abu Dhabi has now been confirmed by Abu Dhabi’s government backed media hub, twofour54.

Manny Pacquiao Signs Extension With Top Rank Boxing, Is Floyd Mayweather Fight Now Impossible?

Every boxing fan in the world has been waiting for a Floyd Mayweather- Manny Pacquiao boxing match. With Pacquiao deciding to stay with Top Rank Boxing, is this now an impossibility?

Will Smith, Jada Pinkett & WIllow Instagram: Parents Reportedly Under Investigation by Child Protective Services Over Controversial Photo

Willow Smith recently stirred controversy with an Instagram photo of herself lying in bed with Moises Arias- now, her parents Will and Jada are currently under investigation by child protective services over the image.

California Bus Crash: 4 Dead, 21 Injured in Early Morning Bus Accident

Bus flipped onto its side near Blythe Calif. A passenger bus carrying 32 passengers flipped onto its side and slid down an embankment after trying to avoid steel pipes that spilled from a big rig early Wednesday morning.

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Galaxy S5 Active Specs Comparison: Video Leak Provides First Look at the New S5 'Active' [Watch]

Last week’s rumor that a new Samsung Galaxy S5 “Active” for AT&T was in the works looks to possibly be a reality since a leaked video showcasing the upcoming smartphone surfaced on the Internet.

Masahiro Tanaka Yankees Stats: Rookie Suffers First Loss of the Season

Masahiro Tanaka lost his first game against the Chicago Cubs 6-1 It appears Masahiro Tanaka is human after all. The 25-year-old rookie out of Japan lost his first career game Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs by a score of 6-1.

'Dancing With the Stars' 2014 Results: ‘DWTS’ Winners Announced; Who Took Home the Mirror Ball Trophy?

Olympic gold medalist Meryl Davis and her partner Makism Chmerkovskiy took home the Mirror Ball trophy for season 18 of “Dancing with the Stars.”

NBC 'The Voice' Season 6 News: Winner Is Finally Announced

Tuesday night marked the unveiling of NBC’s “The Voice’s” sixth season winner. Tuesday night marked the unveiling of NBC's "The Voice's" sixth season winner: 38-year-old Indianapolis singer Josh Kaufman.

NBA Playoffs 2014 Bracket, Standings & Schedule: Miami Rebounds to Tie Series; San Antonio Spurs Look to Take 2-0 Lead

Both the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs look to get back to the NBA Finals for a rematch The defending NBA Champions defeated the Indiana Pacers in game two 87-83 to tie the series 1-1.