Why Netanyahu is confronting the White House
Israel, he declared, would defend itself “with all the means at our disposal.” These words still reverberate in Israel today, and they help explain why Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is…
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Beyoncé’s ‘Eye Of The Tiger’ Workout Video Will Get You To The Gym Today
Leave it to Beyoncé to convince us to abandon our perfectly good Internet connections and our perfectly good couches to go work up a sweat. Celebrating the 5th anniversary of…
Florida officers under fire after slapping, dragging incidents caught on video
The first video, recorded Sunday afternoon, shows Fort Lauderdale police officer Victor Ramirez escorting Bruce Laclair, who CNN affiliate WSVN reports is homeless, at a bus terminal. According to the…
Presumed Heir of Indian Party Requests Leave of Absence
NEW DELHI — Rahul Gandhi, long expected to be the next leader of India’s beleaguered Congress Party, threw political commentators into fits of baffled speculation on Monday when party officials…
Abbott: Australia to strengthen citizenship laws to combat terror
The new measures include suspending and revoking citizenship for dual nationals involved in terrorism, and also stripping certain privileges of Australian citizens who break anti-terror laws. “Those could include restricting…
Lance Armstrong Will Get Back On His Bike For Charity
Lance Armstrong is getting back on his bike, this time to ride and raise money for the charity he founded and was later pressured to leave. – Livestrong officials say…
Eurozone Ministers Hold Emergency Talks on Greece
BRUSSELS — Eurozone finance ministers are meeting here on Friday for the latest round of emergency talks aimed at breaking the deadlock with Greece, a day after Germany rejected a…
Why Every American Baby Deserves A Fresh Diaper — Courtesy Of The U.S. Government
“It’s time we stop treating child care as a side issue, or a women’s issue, and treat it like the national economic priority that it is for all of us,”…
Europe confronts wave of anti-Semitism
Even if there’s the suspicion of an impending attack, classes can be canceled and people are told to stay away from noticeably Jewish institutions. After the recent attacks in Paris,…
His Game in Tatters, Tiger Woods Takes a Leave
The soap opera that has become Tiger Woods’s life took another shadowy turn Wednesday when Woods announced he was taking an indefinite leave of absence from competitive golf to…
Mark Ronson On Loving Steely Dan And Finding The Funk With Bruno Mars
The following article is provided by Rolling Stone. By BRIAN HIATT Mark Ronson is, at his core, a DJ and a producer for other artists — he considers his four…
See Jon Stewart In His First Episode Of ‘The Daily Show’
On Tuesday night, Jon Stewart announced he will leave “The Daily Show” this year. If you can dry your tears for just a moment, commemorate the comedian’s beloved tenure by…
The More She Explains, The Madder I Get. Why Can’t America Have Nice Things?
www.upworthy.com: Only seven countries in the world don’t require paid maternity leave. Bet you can guess one of them. \
U.S. Closing Embassy In Yemen
WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) – A U.S. official in Washington on Tuesday confirmed the American Embassy in Yemen is closing. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, did…
Watch Taylor Swift Shut Down A Reporter’s Cringeworthy Comment At The Grammys
The 2015 Grammys are over and done with, but this awkward Vine of Taylor Swift and Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell will leave you with a cringeworthy feeling in your…
A Huge Number Of Americans Think Brian Williams Should Resign: Poll
The controversy surrounding Brian Williams has led the NBC News anchor to take a short leave of absence from his nightly program. But a new survey shows that many Americans…
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand: Every Other Industrialized Nation Has Paid Leave, Why Not Us?
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) is working with Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) to make paid family leave for all American workers a reality, with a proposal to grant 12 weeks of…
‘Seniors Give Gay Advice!’ Released By Vlogger Davey Wavey
This video is going to leave you breathless. – Check out the video above or head here for more from Davey Wavey.
2 wounded in school shooting in Maryland
Police put the school on lockdown and temporarily prevented students from leaving. Everyone else in the building is safe and accounted for, Doerrer said, and students will be allowed to…
Most Americans Support Paid Sick Days, Parental Leave
A majority of Americans think employers should be required to pay for sick leave and time off for new parents, according to a HuffPost/YouGov poll. Seventy percent say companies should…
Dartmouth launches #BlackLivesMatter course
The 2014 deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner in New York during confrontations with police sparked conversations on social media and protests around the world, including…
Longtime Obama Aide Dan Pfeiffer To Step Down
Dan Pfeiffer, President Obama’s senior adviser and one of his longest-serving aides, has told Mr. Obama he intends to leave the White House as soon as the end of this…
Why A 1994 Terror Attack Is Still Haunting Argentina Today
The bombing that demolished a Jewish community center in Argentina 20 years ago has continued to leave its mark on the nation. Following the tragic attack, the government’s investigation has…
Mixed emotions for Al Jazeera journalist as he leaves Egyptian jail
It started like any other of Peter Greste’s 400 days in captivity. The Australian journalist, held in an Egyptian prison since December 2013, was exercising when the prison warden beckoned…
The Economic Benefits of Paid Parental Leave
Follow Us: Get the Upshot in your Inbox JAN. 30, 2015 Economic View By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER – In short, a paid leave law helps, but it is not enough….
Does Your Member Of Congress Offer Paid Maternity And Paternity Leave?
WASHINGTON — Continuing a push that began with the president’s State of the Union address, Democratic members of Congress put forth a bill earlier this week that would extend six…
Keystone bill moves closer to Senate passage
“It is now time to get through the remaining amendments and vote up or down on passage of this bill before we leave for the week,” said Senate Majority Leader…
Now That Starbucks Delivers, You Don’t Have To Leave The Office. EVER.
Soon it will all be intravenous. As you’re all aware, the best part of leaving the office to get coffee … is LEAVING THE OFFICE to get coffee. But now…
Boston Yeti Roams Snowy Streets, Assures People ‘I’m A Vegan’
Leave it to a legendary creature to take New Englanders’ minds off the bad weather and Deflategate. Thanks, Boston Yeti. A tall someone dressed in a Sasquatch-like costume hit the…
Charli XCX Reveals Who She Wants To Kiss, Marry, And Leave Between Michael Clifford, Drake And Justin Bieber
When she’s not performing or putting out hit music, Charli XCX is choosing between Hollywood’s finest gents — sort of. A radio show appearance at Capital FM turned into a…