Tiny Missouri Town Mourns After Gunman Kills 7, Then Himself
Residents in a remote area of southern Missouri are trying to come to grips with what could cause a man to kill seven people, including four of his own relatives,…
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Opposition condemns killing of Boris Nemtsov, outspoken Putin critic
Putin quickly condemned the killing and expressed his condolences to his family. He also ordered three law enforcement agencies to investigate the shooting, Russian state news agency Tass reported. A…
184-I-DOUBT-IT: ‘The Hotline Project’ Launches To Help Those Struggling Between Faith And Atheism
(RNS) A new crisis hotline for those struggling between faith and atheism launched Friday (Feb. 27). Called “The Hotline Project,” the 24-hour free service will match volunteers with people who…
As Arkansas Moves To Abolish Death Penalty, Lawmaker Shoots Back With Firing Squad Proposal
Just days after an Arkansas Senate committee moved to abandon the death penalty, a Republican lawmaker has called for a return of firing squads as an execution method. Acting between…
Our Condolences, Afghanistan
How much is a life worth? A decade of war in Afghanistan has left a legacy of death and destruction for the Afghan people, often at the hands of U.S….
6 Eating Disorder Myths Debunked
How much do you actually know about eating disorders? For National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we’ve rounded up common misconceptions that make it more difficult for people living with these…
1965 Selma to Montgomery March Fast Facts
One of the pivotal days was March 7, when 17 people were injured by police, including future Congressman John Lewis. Since that time, March 7th has been known as “Bloody…
How Much Coffee Do Americans Drink Every Day?
Coffee is one of life’s greatest gifts. Not only does it help most people wake up in the morning, it also has a lot of health benefits. But how much…
Head Transplants Are Coming Soon, At Least If This Doctor Gets His Way
Things didn’t go so great for Victor Frankenstein or his monster, but don’t tell that to Sergio Canavero. The Italian doctor believes that it’s now possible to slice the head…
KKK Was Terrorizing America Decades Before Islamic State Appeared
When Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) returned home from a trip to the Middle East in October, he offered a reflection on the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, to the…
HBO Is Determined To Tackle Its Diversity Problem
On the heels of the whitest Oscars since 1998, Patricia Arquette’s semi-accidental rebel call for “gay people and people of color” to fight for women’s rights, and a generally rising…
Jimmy Fallon’s #EmailFail Tweets Prove Technology Is Hilarious
A recent Gmail glitch caused users to send emails to the wrong people, which potentially led to a lot of awkward situations. In honor of all the awkwardness, Jimmy Fallon…
A scientific tale of two dresses
“Why do some people love cilantro and others say it tastes like soap? Why do some people have perfect pitch and others are tone deaf? It’s the same with vision…
When Whites Get A Free Pass: Research Shows White Privilege Is Real
THE recent reunion show for the 40th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live” re-aired a portion of Eddie Murphy’s 1984 classic “White Like Me” skit, in which he disguised himself to…
A scientific tale of two dresses
“Why do some people love cilantro and others say it tastes like soap? Why do some people have perfect pitch and others are tone deaf? It’s the same with vision…
An Owl Is Now Attacking Pedestrians In The Netherlands, Too
The residents of one Dutch town are cowering under umbrellas after an aggressive eagle owl started swooping out of the sky, sinking its talons into them and gouging their flesh….
Photographer Captures Portraits And Dreams Of People From 1 To 100 Years Of Age
Danish photographer Keen Heick-Abildhauge fell in love with Russia years ago, mesmerized by the diversity of life hiding away in corners of the vast Eurasian country. Throughout his time living…
One Reason For Netflix’s Success — It Treats Employees Like Grownups
If you’re one of the many Americans toiling away at a huge corporation, here are some things you’re probably familiar with: tracking vacation days, getting expenses approved and sitting through…
The Delightful Lesson This Mom Learned After Going Viral
When mom blogger Summer Bellessa let her 3-year-old son pick out her clothes for one week, she was not expecting her creative parade of outfits to go viral. “I’m glad…
Surprising Racial Disparities Found In Flu Vaccine Rates
This year’s flu strain was particularly brutal, disproportionately affecting children and the elderly. A record-breaking rate of 217 of every 100,000 people over the age of 65 have been hospitalized…
Eric Holder: I’m worried about lone wolf attacks
READ: ISIS militant ‘Jihadi John’ identified “Whether it’s through the use of our military or the use of our law enforcement capacity, if you harm Americans it is the sworn…
Hot rod frenzy
Over time, the number of cars at the events increased from about 100 to 2,000. But it was the people, not the cool cars, that grabbed Brainard’s interest and inspired…
South Korea Shooting Leaves Several Dead
A gunman shot and killed three people Friday before he was found dead at a home in a city near the capital Seoul in the second such incident in two…
Christie uses CPAC to draw contrasts with Bush
“Because I consider Jeb a friend,” Christie said. “And he’s been a wonderful friend to me.” Today, the New Jersey Republican finds himself needing to draw a contrast with the…
Will Smith Responds To Sony Executive’s Leaked Email Criticizing Jaden & Willow Smith
–Will Smith responds to Sony Pictures executive, Tom Rothman leaked email where he criticized Jaden and Willow Smith for their Nov. 2014 New York Times interview. (Variety) More Notable/Quotables: 09/14/12:…
Why One Family With Measles Is Reconsidering Their Anti-Vax Position
People on social media pilloried them as the “measles family” after they became infected with the virus during their Disneyland vacation and brought the disease back to their hometown of…
15 Times Going ‘Gluten-Free’ Went Too Far
When a real-life food allergy becomes a trendy dietary fad, you just know some people are going to take it too far. One upside to the popularity of gluten-free diets…
Katy Perry Shares Somber Message From Auschwitz
Katie Perry struck a somber note on Wednesday while visiting the site of one of the most notorious concentration camps. The day after the “Roar” singer played a show at…
Boston Marathon Bombing Survivors Separating After 10 Months Of Marriage
A couple who tied the knot after being injured in the Boston Marathon bombing is separating after 10 months of marriage, People reports. – Keep in touch! Check out HuffPost…
Pew Research Center: Global Harassment Of Jews Has Reached A Seven-Year High
The number of countries where Jewish people are mistreated is at a seven-year high. According to the Pew Research Center, about a quarter of the world’s countries are still struggling…