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President Obama, Joel McHale Roast HealthCare.gov, Chris Christie's Presidential Bid: WCHA Dinner Helped Raise Scholarship & Award Funds for Aspiring Journalists

President Obama and comedian Joel Mchale let loose at the annual White House Correspondent's Dinner, making fun of Obamacare, Chris Chrstie and Fox News, among many things.

Climate Change 'Defining Issue of Our Time' Says UN Chief

Calling climate change the "defining issue of our time," United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the world's international community to develop concrete ways to stem greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen the resistance of the planet.

Government of Ukraine Declares War on Pro-Russian Rebels: Moscow Amasses Troops at Border, US & EU Increase Sanctions on Putin and Friends

Death toll increases in Odessa The government of Ukraine has "declared war" with pro-Russian rebels, reported the Telegraph. At the same time, Moscow cautioned that it had received numerous pleas for assistance from within its neighbor.

ABC 'Dancing With the Stars' 2014 Cast and Partners: Candace Cameron Bure, Amy Purdy and Derek Hough Face 'DWTS' Struggles

As "Dancing With the Stars" comes closer to the end, its contestants are feeling the pressure in more ways than one. Candace Cameron Bure has sought out help; Amy Purdy is already injured; and her partner Derek Hough has fallen victim to the rumor mill.

Marvel 'Death of Wolverine' Debuts in September: Steve McNiven Will Write and Draw Adamantium X-Man's End

Wolverine will die in a four-part mini-series coming out in September. Marvel suggests that this will be the end of the character.

Minecraft Survival Guide for Adults: PC Magazine's Evan Dashevsky Explains Open-Ended Sandbox Game to Newbies

It all seems so simple once players stop thinking like adults, or so that's how a recent episode of South Park humorously explained it.

'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' Review & Box Office: Despite Mediocre Reception, Movie Predicted to Rival 'Captain America: The Winter Solider'

Despite low reviews from critics and mediocre approval from audience members, "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" has captured $35.5 million in its web during its opening weekend so far.

Top 5 Reasons for Premature US Deaths - 40 Percent Avoidable

About 900,000 Americans die prematurely (before age 80) each year and 20 to 40 percent of those deaths were preventable, says new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

France Banning Pig Products from North America and Asia

France is set to ban the import of live pigs, pork-based byproducts and pig sperm from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Japan to ward off a virus that has killed millions of piglets in North America and Asia, a farm ministry official has confirmed.

NASA Research: Microbes from Earth Could Invade Mars Before Humans

In the race to colonize Mars, microbes may end up the big winners.So says new research from the International Space Station and which was included in the conclusions of three recent papers that appeared in the journal Astrobiology: : "Survival of Rock-Colonizing Organisms After 1.5 Years in Outer Space," " Resistance of Bacterial Endospores to Outer Space for Planetary Protection Purposes" and "Survival of Bacillus Pumilus Spores for a Prolonged Period of Time in Real Space Conditions."

Netflix's New Shows to Binge Watch 2014: Godzilla Films, Bond Movies, 'Diana'

Netflix's newest projects planned for 2015 include, the live-action superhero shows, and Jane Fonda and Lilly Tomlin. And what is new in streaming for the month of May.

MERS News: CDC Confirms Mysterious Virus in the US, Health Officials Know Little About Untreatable Global Outbreak

CDC confirmed the first case of MERS in the United States on Thursday. A fatal and untreatable virus that first showed up in Saudi Arabia, and that researchers and health officials know alarmingly little about, has made its way out of the Arabian Peninsula and into the global community.

Chris Brown's Mom Joyce Hawkins: 'It's a Good Thing He's in Jail'

Chris Brown is currently waiting in jail for his delayed assault trial. Meanwhile, his mom Joyce Hawkins reveals she is actually glad that the R&B star is locked up.

Scientists Get First Views of Virus-Bacteria Interplay Far from Sunlight

New research more than a mile beneath the ocean's surface has revealed a dynamic struggle between viruses and bacteria that scientists can trace to beginnings of life on Earth.

Does Jennifer Lopez Embrace Being Latina? 'Selena' Co-Star Edward James Olmos Urged 'I Luh Ya Papi' Singer to Help Latina Women

In 1997, Jennifer Lopez gained fame portraying "The Queen of Tejano Music" Selena. On the set, she met Edward James Olmos, who is now a respected Mexican actor and director. According to Olmos, however, Lopez has not succeeded in uniting her success with her Latina culture since the "Selena" movie.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Objects to Maidana Camp Everlast MX Boxing Gloves: Says No Padding, Already Broken in

Mayweather objects to two different gloves Maidana chose. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is not happy with the gloves his opponent proposed for their fight Saturday night.

Researchers Say Da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' Was Painted For 3-D

The discovery of a second version of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, painted from a slightly different visual viewpoint from the original artwork, suggests the Italian master created his famous portrait as a 3-D image.

How to Take the Finger Trap Test: New Fad Claims to Measure Beauty

Just like the thigh gap and the bikini bridge, there is a new fad on social media called the finger trap test that supposedly measures someone's beauty.

Kentucky Derby Sells Special Edition 'High-Roller' Mint Julips for $2000: Famous Drink Proceeds Benefit Thoroughbred Retirement Center

Only 10 $2,000 Mint Juleps offered. If you want to order a mint julep at the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, you'll have many choices on the price you have to pay.

'Terminator 5' Movie News: 'Doctor Who' Star Matt Smith Joins 'Terminator: Genesis' 2015 Reboot Cast

What role will Matt Smith be playing? This will be Smith's second major film since Ryan Gosling's new film.