Melbourne, Australia -- Superman and Spider-Man are facing some of their worst enemies yet: Teachers. Childcare centers in Melbourne, Australia, have banned kids from wearing superhero costumers on the grounds they inspire kids to wrestle, karate kick and jump from heights.

TOKYO -- Japanese tourists bring more than cameras and suitcases on vacations -- they also bring measles. At least that's what Hawaiian medical officials are claiming. According to the "Mainichi Daily News," Japan's lack of a measles vaccination program is causing citizens to get all poxed up when they visit the Islands. In fact, Japanese tourists made up nearly 25 percent of all measles cases reported in Hawaii in an 11-year-period.

WASHINGTON -- Parents, now you have scientific proof that it's good to deprive your kids financially. A new study by the National Center on Addiction And Substance Abuse shows that teens with more than $25 a week in spending money are twice as likely as teens with less to smoke, drink and use illegal drugs.

LOS ANGELES -- Porn-actress-turned-gubernatorial candidate Mary Carey is funding her California campaign by pledging to go out on a date with anyone who contributes $5000 or more to her fund. Carey says she is open to discuss any issues of importance the contributor wishes to talk about.

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