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Japan's iconic Hello Kitty takes L.A. by storm. Sharon Reich reports. Credit to Reuters.

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) captures stunning images of a solar flare which peaked on October 2nd. While intense flares can interfere with electronics and communications signals on Earth, this flare was M-class - just one-tenth as powerful as the biggest ones. Matthew Stock reports. Credit to Reuters.

French archaeologists say they have discovered historically significant pre-Neanderthal remains which give insight into the behavior of the extinct human species. Tara Cleary reports. Credit to Reuters.

British Monty Python star John Cleese launched his first autobiography in London on Thursday October 9. Credit to Reuters.

A vivid pink diamond sells for just under $18 million USD at auction in Hong Kong. Sharon Reich reports. Credit to Reuters.

Hugh Grant walks the red carpet for the premiere of his new film 'The Rewrite,' reunited with ex-flame Elizabeth Hurley. Credit to Reuters.

Los Angeles police are investigating actor Stephen Collins for sexual misconduct with underage girls. Alicia Powell reports. Credit to Reuters.

Tourists in the Eiffel Tower face their fear of heights by stepping on a new glass floor 57 meters above ground. Roselle Chen reports. Credit to Reuters.

Two Tennessee professors are preparing to live underwater for more than two months in a special habitat to raise awareness about oceans. Credit to Reuters.

The dance troupe begins to prepare for their annual holiday show. Alicia Powell reports. Credit to Reuters.