A young woman had a close call in Boston, U.S. when she fell on to subway tracks, in the path of an approaching train. Other passengers alerted the train driver who managed to stop the train in time.

It is one of the rarest giants of the ocean, and it has been caught on film for the first time. An underwater camera crew filming for the BBC recorded a smalleye stingray swimming off the coast of Mozambique.

A man who was bitten by a shark south of Adelaide at the weekend says the shark released him when he punched it repeatedly in the mouth.

This week's candidates: the Belgium one-legged man who stole a single shoe, the central Pennsylvania pothead with weed stuck to his head, the masked Iowa duo with permanent marker disguises, and the South Dakota bank thief who listed "robbery" as his official occupation.

Fall is a good time to get your vehicle ready for the colder weather ahead. From the battery and fluids to winter tires and hoses, the task may seem daunting.

Mauricio Fernandez was being sworn in again as mayor of San Pedro Garza Garcia, one of northern Mexico's most exclusive communities, when he announced to his cheering supporters: "Black Saldana, who apparently is the one who was asking for my head, was found dead today in Mexico  …

From time to time we at Newsvine HQ like to remind the Community of certain rules that, if followed, help ensure that Newsvine remains a fair and equitable place for everyone.

2691 spammers were reported via the Anti-Spam group in October 2009. Bear in mind that this is only the spam reported via the group and not the full extent of spam hitting Newsvine.

This is my story. I'm not sharing it in hopes of having anyone feel sorry for me. If it helps someone see the light at the end of the tunnel, or makes someone appreciate what they have, that would be great!

Ever notice how jammed up your conversation tracker gets? Wish you could avoid having dozens of useless comments choking the life out of your tracker? Would you be happy if you never saw the word "Onlywire" again? Not in the market for a "dirt cheap #1 designer replica handbag …

AS POSTED ON IAMZAKI.BLOGSPOT.COM I am Zaki, and this is my blog. Here, you will read about a lot of things on many different topics, but before all that begins, I will blog about my journey to run in a 10K which will take place in 19 days.

We don't even know for sure whether Apple will ever release a tablet–although there's lots of compelling evidence that it will–and already there's a lively debate about whether the company is interested in using said tablet to do to printed reading materials what iTunes …

Being a curious old fart I had to find out what the temporary content restrictions are. So, I clicked on "here" for more info. I wish someone would publish a book explaining the new jargon that's taking over English.

You said goodbye the way you cook, a secret in every recipe waiting to be told, to tell me, "It's special, for you," knowing me, and of course it would be like the first time I had ever, but that's a secret for you, as new as the first second of waking. Here, it's here now  …

The beginning of autumn means the return of football, Starbucks' pumpkin spice lattes and every couch potato's delight: the new television season.

Here's a little panda break from all the hard news. And I do mean little panda.

We consulted orgasm guru Ylva Franzén, 66, and came back with nothing short of international sexpionage: Moreplay? The Starfish position? Plus, the world's first love farm.

Students at Denmark's Technical University has just proved music festivals need not be wasteful events.

In my years of traveling to China, I've learned that one of the most difficult moments for my fellow American travelers is often the celebratory banquet.

1301 spammers were reported via the Anti-Spam group in August 2009. Bear in mind that this is only the spam reported via the group and not the full extent of spam hitting Newsvine.

You have probably heard a lot about this whole app craze, but without having actually downloaded an app, you are not sure where to begin. Fear not! You have come to the right place.

For all of us on-the-go, maintaining a diet as well as staying on top of a busy schedule is as hard as balancing a book on top of your head while jogging down the street.

The beard and long hair are both present and correct. And with his flowing linen robes and beatific smile he certainly does a fine impression of a holy man.

What is more important: Your vote in last election or your activity on the Internet? I'm not so sure any more but the the latter is beyond dispute growing in importance. And here's why.

We were sitting around this morning and my partner cajoled me into getting my allergy shot today. Near the professional building, there is an Apple store.