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OZ hot air balloon floats through Central Park

It’s a bird, it’s a plane — no, actually it was a hot air balloon drifting over Central Park Tuesday morning.

The unusual sight was part of Disney’s push to promote “Oz The Great And Powerful,” hitting theaters March 8.



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Snoop Dogg search engine Gizoogle is back, dawgs…

Snoop Dogg search engine Gizoogle is back, dawgs…

Gizoogle, the Snoop Dogg speak-inspired search engine that left the Internet much to the dismay of...everyone who's ever searched for something, is now back and…

International
Bystander live-Tweets London machete attack

Bystander live-Tweets London machete attack

A bystander who witnessed the gruesome act of violence in London live-tweeted the entire event.

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Photos: Paine's skate park officially opens to the…

Photos: Paine's skate park officially opens to the…

Wedged between the Schuylkill River and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the park stretches across about three acres set on the Schuylkill Trail.

Breaking: International
VIDEO: British soldier hacked to death on busy…

VIDEO: British soldier hacked to death on busy…

This startling screengrab shows a man thought to have been involved in the beheading of a British soldier on a busy London street Wednesday. Broadcast…

Arts
Making art and making a living: Artists on…

Making art and making a living: Artists on…

Making art and making a living can be two different things. Artists and arts organizations talk about how they do it.

Entertainment
'Behind the Candelabra' portrays Liberace love story with…

'Behind the Candelabra' portrays Liberace love story with…

Steven Soderbergh's alleged last film, "Behind the Candelabra," portrays the relationship between Liberace (Michael Douglas) and Scott Thorson (Matt Damon).

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Michael Douglas on becoming Liberace in 'Behind the…

Michael Douglas on becoming Liberace in 'Behind the…

Michael Douglas talks about meeting Liberace, whom he plays in Steven Soderbergh's "Behind the Candelabra," and learning to get into his signature style.

Entertainment
It's easy to go gluten-free at these restaurants

It's easy to go gluten-free at these restaurants

Skip the gluten at these restaurants

MLB
Philllies Notebook: Utley sits out, waiting for MRI…

Philllies Notebook: Utley sits out, waiting for MRI…

Chase Utley injured, MRI results expected.

NHL
Flyers 'don't care' about hiding player injuries

Flyers 'don't care' about hiding player injuries

Philly sports executives gather for panel discussion.

MLB
If the crown fits, King Cole might wear…

If the crown fits, King Cole might wear…

Is Cole Hamels regretting decision to stay in Philly?

MLB
Michael Young not fully embraced by Phillies fans

Michael Young not fully embraced by Phillies fans

Michael Young is flying under the radar.

Education
Receiving a diploma, with a little help from…

Receiving a diploma, with a little help from…

Margaret Peterson graduated from La Salle University last week as her husband watched via video from hospice.

Lifestyle
Dating: How to get laid and get paid

Dating: How to get laid and get paid

How to get laid and get paid and be happy.

Style
Banana Republic and Milly head to the Hamptons

Banana Republic and Milly head to the Hamptons

Banana Republic and Milly teamed up for a limited-edition collection inspired by the Hamptons.

National
Twitter beefs up security safeguards after recent attacks

Twitter beefs up security safeguards after recent attacks

Twitter Inc began introducing new technology on Wednesday to shore up security for users, responding to a spate of recent attacks on prominent accounts including those owned by the Associated…