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The study is of intense interest as the end of Mayan civilisation was linked to the possible apocalypse expected to hit the world by the end of 2012.

Recession, what recession? £1m 124-day trip includes butlers and Beluga caviar.

Shoe fans brawl at Florida Foot Locker store in desperation to get hands on limited-edition £140 footwear.

Rick Santorum has refused to apologise for remarks he made four years ago in which he said "Satan has set his sights on the United States" but his comments drew renewed criticism from Republican heavyweights on Wednesday.

A British teenager has been diagnosed with a rare brain disorder, whereby she loses her memory every 24 hours.

Mitt Romney is in danger of burning through his cash reserves before the end of the Republican primary cycle, new reports filed on Monday suggest.

American NASCAR driver Carl Edwards has invited his friend, John Cena, to be the honorary starter, at the NASCAR 500 Daytona motor race.

Mitt Romney closes gap on Rick Santorum ahead of crucial Michigan Republican primary but still faces tough battle to win over party activists.

On Feb. 20, the world will take a minute out of their schedules... to acknowledge the difference John Glenn has made to their lives five decades ago.

Smoking cigarettes may lead to several health problems but trying to kick the habit may be even more dangerous as in the case of Tom Holloway, a Florida-based man, who was severely injured when an electronic cigarette (an alternative for cigarette quitters) exploded in his mouth severely burning his face, taking a chunk of his tongue along with a few front teeth.

Kate Upton may have lost one battle to Sofia Vergara… but she has her revenge. The 19-year-old model will appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s 2012 Swimsuit edition.

Julie Brady Engaged: Sister of Patriots’ Quarterback to Marry Red Sox Star

Republican rivals claim nomination for presidential candidate still up for grabs as frontrunner's relatively weak vote tally revealed.

Researchers from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services have found that giant African snails have invaded Florida.

Alarming rise in shark attack fatalities as figure reaches 18-year high.

Rick Santorum's surprise wins in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri means two things.

Unlikely lad Rick Santorum emerges as shock favourite to win Minnesota ahead of runaway frontrunner Mitt Romney.

The curse of Costa Concordia's wrecked ship is haunting its parent company, Carnival, as one of its US-based liner has been hit by stomach virus that made 100 passengers violently ill.

The World Institute of Pain’s (WIP) 6th World Congress is being held, from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6, in Florida, U.S.

GOP frontrunner looks set to claim Nevada.

Muhammad Ali's legendary trainer Angelo Dundee has died in Tampa, Florida. He was 90.

Republican presidential frontrunner and multimillionaire confesses lack of interest in poor people on CNN.

Newt Gingrich asks rival conservatives to stand aside in Republican primaries so he can fight on against Mitt Romney.

Republican frontrunner tipped to win Florida but victory may come at a price as criticism mounts over attack ads on Gingrich.

Astronomers from the NASA have discovered 11 new solar systems hosting 26 planets with Kepler space telescope.

Frontrunner for the Republican nomination, Newt Gingrich, has pledged to have the first permanent base on the moon if he is elected president.

Christian group Family Leader president says Mitt Romney flipflops on multitude of issues.

Joint frontrunner for the Republican nomination, Mitt Romney, bows to pressure and discloses income tax records.

Iran has called the EU's ban on purchases of oil and the freezing of assets of the country's central bank an "illogical and unfair" move.

Gloves off for embattled Mitt Romney as he focuses on rival Newt Gingrich's past as an adviser to Freddie Mac mortgage lender on £1.6m contract.