The taboo of interracial dating is waning in the U. S. , a new Gallup Poll reveals Tuesday. The survey, which is based on responses of 1,116 total adults, reveals that as generations from the 1980s, 90s, and 00s get older. . . the racial tensions from the 1940s, 50s, 60s and early 70s are not carrying over.

A reality show is being scrutinized for its plans to have a contestant give birth on live television. The popular Big Brother show, which is broadcasted across the world in several different countries, is planning to broadcast a new series in which one contestant will be due to give birth in six weeks. A social affairs and labor ministry spokeswoman said inspectors were examining a request for the newborn baby to appear on the show.

Police in Singapore arrest a U. S. citizen for bringing 58 pornographic DVDs and video CDs when he moved to the country last year. Singapore state prosecutors dropped charges of possessing uncertified and obscene films against Tran Nghia Hong after he presented them with a declaration by his brother, stating that he was missing "certain DVDs", The Straits Times says.

Legendary comedian and actor Pat McCormick has died. The man responsible for writing comedy for such comedians as Phylis Diller, Red Skelton, and Johnny Carson died late Friday afternoon, he was 78-years old. McCormick had been living at the Motion Picture and Television Fund's hospital in Woodland Hills, California since 1998 when he suffered a stroke that left him partially paralyzed.

The Hong Kong government has launched the "IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) Scout Badge" to promote respect of intellectual property among youngsters. The government announced Wednesday that Boy Scouts qualify for the badge by attending seminars and other activities on the topic. The program will initially target scouts between 11 and 16 years old.