viral videos

WATCH: A French Father Tries To Explain The Attacks To His Young Son

12:51pm November 17, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Sometimes as a parent, it's hard to explain a cruel world to our children. And sometimes, we see examples of a parent doing it exceptionally well despite some very tough circumstances.

WATCH: Magnus Effect Whisks Basketball Into The Spin Zone

4:59pm July 17, 2015

by Scott Neuman

A viral video by the Australian trick basketball team How Ridiculous demonstrates a property of physics that can make the ball appear to momentarily defy gravity.

In this video, a man crosses the street behind the anchor, climbs the stairs, and then his bag is hoisted up the prison wall.

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After Prison Break In New York, Viral Video Raises Questions

2:37pm June 25, 2015

by Brian Mann

A video shows a man approach the prison with a bag, which is hoisted up the prison wall and disappears out of view. Does this security lapse have anything to do with the escaped cons?

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Alfonso Ribeiro, best known as Carlton Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air will host America's Funniest Home Videos for its 26th season starting in the fall.

Alfonso Ribeiro Wants To Let 'Funniest Home Videos' Shine

9:49pm May 23, 2015

by NPR Staff

Ribeiro will take over as host for the 26th season of America's Funniest Home Videos in the fall. He says he'll add his energy and flavor, but "the videos are truly the stars of this show."

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A new Manhattan studio joins YouTube Spaces in London, Tokyo and Los Angeles. Media analysts say YouTube hopes content produced there will ultimately get viewers to stay longer on the site.

Beyond Cat Videos: YouTube Bets On Production Studio 'Playgrounds'

8:18pm November 06, 2014

by Carol Zimmer

The online video giant has just opened a gleaming new production studio in Manhattan. It's part of an effort to attract new viewers — and ultimately compete with companies like Netflix and Hulu.

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