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Saturday, December 17, 2011

Hot game developer stumbles in debut:

Zynga CEO Mark Pincus speaks at a Zynga event (AP)

Hot game developer stumbles in debut

The maker of FarmVille and CityVille couldn't translate its online success to Wall Street. Bad news for other IPOs?

Actor opens up about Sigmund Freud role:

Sony Pictures Classics

Actor opens up about Sigmund Freud role

Viggo Mortensen reveals he wasn't the director's first choice for the part in "A Dangerous Method." Altered his look

Justin Bieber's big holiday meet-and-greet:

Justin Bieber performs during Christmas in Washington 2011 on December 11, 2011 in Washington, DC (Theo Warg/Wire Image)

Justin Bieber's big holiday meet-and-greet

The star schmoozes in Washington, while his girlfriend performs in a festive bodysuit. Week's top celeb shots

College QB injured in locker room fight:

Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

College QB injured in locker room fight

Penn State's Matt McGloin suffers a seizure and is sent to a hospital after a scuffle with a receiver. Police probing

Teams strike off-season's biggest deal:

Mat Latos #38 of the San Diego Padres (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Teams strike off-season's biggest deal

The Padres trade star pitcher Mat Latos, but gain "a huge haul" in return, one writer says. Four skilled players

Clever creations defy the eye at contest:

Clever creations defy the eye (Shine/Blue Ribbon Hunter on Yahoo!)

Clever creations defy the eye at contest

These mini works of art require hundreds of hours, strict rules, and odd materials. Those aren't really ornaments

Fishing crew stranded in Antarctica:

The Russian fishing vessel Sparta is seen in waters in the Ross Sea near Antarctica on Dec. 16, 2011. (AP Photo/Maritime New Zealand)

Fishing crew stranded in Antarctica

A Russian boat is in a "precarious position" as rescue teams struggle to navigate icy waters. Vital supply drop

Orange juice's disturbing little secret:

Buying orange juice (ThinkStock)

Orange juice's disturbing little secret

A mom refuses to buy her favorite drink after learning about its questionable contents. Not on the label ABC News

Controversial release in Montana murder:

Barry Beach, seen here in front of Rapid Tire in Laurel, Mont., on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, was released from prison after almost three decades for a murder he says he didn't commit. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown)

Controversial release in Montana murder

Barry Beach is free after being jailed for nearly three decades, but he might have to go back. Mixed emotions for many

Bizarre soccer ball mishap during game:

Daniel van Buyten of Bayern Munich prepares for a free kick against Cologne (Y! Sports screengrab)

Bizarre soccer ball mishap during game

A free kick in a match between two top European teams ends up causing just a bit of confusion. Watch what happens

Six-figure price tag for crystal toilet:

Lixil toilet.  (Tim Hornyak/CNET)

Six-figure price tag for crystal toilet

A Japanese company's luxury commode features a whopping 72,000 Swarovski jewels. Odd reason for creating it

Physical may have saved NBAer's life:

Jeff Green #8 of the Boston Celtics (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Physical may have saved NBAer's life

Jeff Green of the Boston Celtics will miss the entire season, but he's a lucky man all the same. What doctors found

Puppy tries to play with cute baby:

Baby plays with puppy (ABC)

Puppy tries to play with cute baby

Young Benson is enjoying a day in the park when a Yorkie scampers by and attempts to join him. Oops

Senate OKs payroll tax cut, budget:

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) speaks to reporters about an agreement on the payroll tax holiday on Capitol Hill in Washington on Dec. 16, 2011. (REUTERS/Joshua Roberts)

Senate OKs payroll tax cut, budget

A short-term plan avoids increases for millions of workers, but it requires a White House compromise. Details

Eight destinations to escape Christmas:

Bahamas. (Corbis)

Eight destinations to escape Christmas

If the holiday hubbub is getting on your nerves, consider one of these gorgeous getaways. Kyoto, Bahamas, and more

House with most spectacular holiday lights:

Derek and Courtney Whitis's house (ABC)undidenc

House with most spectacular holiday lights

The Whitis family's 170,000-bulb display wins the "Good Morning America" showdown. All for a good cause

What $300,000 buys you right now:

(Kiplinger's)

What $300,000 buys you right now

Choose from a Seattle bungalow, a 4,000-square-foot spread in the Midwest, and a Manhattan studio. Four others

Rabid sports fan displays scary symptoms:

Corbis

Rabid sports fan displays scary symptoms

One woman became so distressed by her squad's play that her doctor began treatments. Life-threatening condition

Why the future looks dim for BlackBerry:

BlackBerry phone (Getty Images)

Why the future looks dim for BlackBerry

Some experts sound the death knell for the mobile device as the company that makes it continues to struggle. Details

Unusual effects of pill on man's speech:

Screengrab (YouTube)

Unusual effects of pill on man's speech

A surprise medicine restores an actor's voice after dental surgery gone wrong nearly silenced him. 'Like a miracle'

Camera shoots a trillion frames per second:

Camera developed at MIT (ABC)

Camera shoots a trillion frames per second

New technology can capture slow motion video of the fastest object in the universe. Staggering implications

Buzz builds over Britney Spears's fiancé:

Jason Trawick and Britney Spears (Steve Granitz/WireImage)

Buzz builds over Britney Spears's fiancé

Jason Trawick played a vital role in the singer's life long before their romance started. Ten-year age difference

A secret side of Tim Tebow revealed:

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) warms up before the start of the game against the New York Jets at Sports Authority Field. (Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE)

A secret side of Tim Tebow revealed

Yahoo! Sports talks with Tebow and NFL experts and finds out why he's a master of late-game heroics. More than prayer

Neti pots linked to deadly infection:

Woman using neti pot (Getty Images)

Neti pots linked to deadly infection

Two people died after brain-eating amoebas entered through their sinuses. Warnings over popular cold remedy

HS rally turns awkward with kissing prank:

HS prep rally (Yahoo! Sports Blog)

HS rally turns awkward with kissing prank

Some parents in Minnesota are facing stiff criticism for their role in an odd practical joke. What caused the uproar

Team finally offers Kris Humphries a job:

In this image released by ABC, NBA basketball player Kris Humphries listens to co-host Josh Elliot during an interview, Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, on "Good Morning America," in New York. Humphries and his mother later baked holiday cookies during a cooking segment. (AP Photo/ABC, Lou Rocco)

Team finally offers Kris Humphries a job

The organization says Kris can get in shape, reclaim his "self-esteem" and learn some new moves. One problem

e safest vehicles on the road:

2011 Subaru Forester  (AP)

The safest vehicles on the road

One carmaker achieves the top rating for all five models that it sells in the U.S. A first for Toyota's redesigned Camry

Serena Williams debuts heroic outfit:

Tennis player Serena Williams attends the Burberry Body Event hosted by Christopher Bailey and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley held at Burberry Beverly Hills on October 26, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Burberry)

Serena Williams debuts heroic outfit

The tennis star is known for her flamboyant looks, but you've never seen her like this before. Up, up, and away

Sandra Bullock takes the plunge in pantsuit, WOW!!! :

Sandra Bullock attends the 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' New York premiere on December 15, 2011 in New York City (Photo by Rob Kim/FilmMagic).

Sandra Bullock takes the plunge in pantsuit

The Oscar-winning actress makes a bold fashion statement in her return to the red carpet. Sports vampy dark nails

Plaxico Burress's cool post-prison habit

Plaxico Burress (Getty Images)

Plaxico Burress's cool post-prison habit

The Jets receiver never thought he'd start doing this, until it helped him find peace while behind bars. His wife is stunned

Millionaire car czar slams autoworker pay:

Stephen Rattner (L) and autoworkers.  (Getty/AP)

Millionaire car czar slams autoworker pay

Financier Steven Rattner regrets not including employee wage cuts as part of the bailout deal. Some earn $9 an hour

Joe Paterno's stunning Sandusky admission:

Joe Paterno (Photo by Charles LeClaire/Getty Images)

Joe Paterno's stunning Sandusky admission

The former Penn State coach's grand jury testimony offers disturbing details about the scandal. What he knew

The myth of the disappearing light bulb:

Lightbulb (ThinkStock)

The myth of the disappearing light bulb

What you need to know about a law that phases out certain incandescent bulbs as of Jan. 1. The available alternatives