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How did the chest-hair-farming Hoff crab evolve? Scientists solve mystery (+ video)

Named for the hairy-chested actor David Hasselhoff, the Hoff crab is now thought to have originated in the Pacific Ocean. Today it is threatened by global warming, say scientists.

Peru earthquake: Small offshore earthquake rumbles Lima

Blue crabs in Maine? Something fishy about global warming.

Calif. homes sinking in mysterious 'slow motion disaster'

California wildfire 30 percent contained as temperatures drop

US general aims to ease China's concerns over Obama 'pivot' to Asia

6.8 earthquake: Strong, shallow quake shakes Papua New Guinea

Carnival to repay costs of rescue: What's the tab?

Carnival cruise ship fails health inspection. Why?

Poet's body exhumed: Was Pablo Neruda poisoned?

Giant African snail killed to protect Australian crops

Energy Voices Keystone XL pipeline gets legislative push from House

Modern Parenthood Family missing at sea: Hoax or not, a lesson to foolproof family ventures

'Life of Pi’s' Oscars give limelight to Taiwan (+video)

Slight warming could mean big permafrost thaw, say scientists

Just how big was that Russia meteor anyway?

Russia sets its sights on the moon - again

Rare river otter returns to San Francisco – a sign of progress? (+video)

Energy Voices Enbridge ups investment in Northern Gateway pipeline

Large earthquake shakes Calif. coast, no tsunami warning issued

Chile-Peru border dispute moves from battlefield to courtroom

Test passed? Japan's earthquake causes quick response near Fukushima (+video)

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.3 earthquake shakes Japan (+video)

Typhoon kills nearly 350 in Philippines

Philippine typhoon: International aid agencies appeal for $4.8 million