Argentine Case Draws International Tensions
INTENDENTE ALVEAR, Argentina — Fallout from the mysterious death of a federal prosecutor raised diplomatic tensions between Argentina and the United States on Tuesday, on the eve of a controversial…
Month: February 2015
Eagles become Internet sensation as eggs hatch on webcam
But there’s no denying that they’ve become an online sensation. Thousands of people tuned in last weekend to watch as two tiny eaglets emerged from their carefully-guarded eggs, thanks to…
ISIS launches major assault on Kurdish front in Iraq
A “big attack” is taking place some 45 kilometers (28 miles) from Irbil, the Kurdish capital, one Kurdish source told CNN, citing an assistant to Gen. Sirwan Barzani, commander of…
Biden: I’m friends with ‘an awful lot’ of Somali cab drivers
Some Delaware cab company owners disputed Biden’s comment about Somali drivers. “I don’t think I’ve seen any in Delaware,” said Anthony Eber, the owner of the six-cab Family Taxi and…
Student Hilariously Brings Textbook Images To Life, Thanks To Snapchat
Thanks to Snapchat, textbooks just got a lot more interesting. – Follow HuffPost Teen on Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pheed |
To the Readers: Alex Rodriguez Is Forever
On Baseball By TYLER KEPNER Tents are perfect for the circus. If Alex Rodriguez had used one for his latest apology, he might as well have shown up in grease…
At Dresden Semperoper, a New Take on ‘Tristan and Isolde’
DRESDEN, Germany — David Dawson’s new “Tristan and Isolde” for the Dresden Semperoper Ballett raises interesting questions about the full-length story ballet, a genre much-loved by audiences and seldom tackled…
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Were There Clues Their Relationship Might Be Toxic (Even On Their Honeymoon)? (VIDEO)
Caroline and Sonny say their nearly three-year marriage has been tumultuous, with plenty of fighting and both sides alleging verbal and physical abuse. Caroline claims the police have been called…
Champions League: Paris Saint-Germain holds Chelsea
Paris Saint-Germain was held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Chelsea in the French capital, while Bayern Munich finished goalless in Ukraine with Shakhtar Donetsk. PSG will be the most…
10 Visions Of Lady Gaga’s Wedding To Taylor Kinney
www.yourtango.com: Here’s what Lady Gaga’s wedding to Taylor Kinney will probably look like.
What Children Think Of The Internet (And Why It Matters)
On a recent late afternoon, my 5-year-old son requested pizza for dinner, as he does pretty much every day. I wasn’t sure if we had one in the freezer. “Let’s…
$20,000 Homes Created By Students Could Help Fix Rural America’s Affordable Housing Crisis
Students at Auburn University may be turning their home-building expertise into real-world housing market solutions. Since 1993, the university’s Rural Studio Design Workshop has allowed students to ditch the comforts…
Advocates Tell Undocumented Immigrants To Keep Calm After Judge Halts Executive Action Programs
WASHINGTON — Alfredo Garcia, 22, has his documents ready to apply for a proposed Obama administration program that would allow him to remain in the U.S. and work temporarily. After…
Pinterest deletes Rand Paul’s mock Hillary Clinton page
The Valentine’s Day themed page, which Paul’s Twitter account advertised on Saturday, used the same profile picture that Clinton uses for her verified Twitter account. If Hillary Clinton set up…
5 myths (and one surprising fact) about Lent
Despite its ancient history (Lent became standardized in the Catholic Church around the year 325) myths about Lenten traditions abound. Here are five of the most common, as well as…
Obama summit aims to battle extremists, Islamic and otherwise
But in planning and describing the event, starting Tuesday in Washington, the White House has consistently avoided naming Islamic extremism as its central focus, and officials say the meeting isn’t…
Nicole DuFault Indicted On Charges She Had Sex With 6 Boys
A female high school teacher accused of having sex with six male students is now facing a 40-count indictment in New Jersey. – Her attorney has said the charges “run…
Spanish Judge Drops Charges Against 9 Priests in Sexual Abuse Case
MADRID — A Spanish judge leading an investigation into accusations of sexual abuse against priests in the southern city of Granada has decided that the case can proceed against only…
Calvin Harris Shows Off His Incredible Abs In Emporio Armani Underwear Ads
Calvin Harris, famous DJ and the current face of Emporio Armani, debuted some looks from his shoot on Tuesday and wow — does he look incredible. – We feel so…
5 Ways ‘Vikings’ Will Invade Your Life
The third season of “Vikings” begins Thursday, and it’s only fair to warn you about the effects the show may have on your life. I was a slow convert to…
Myanmar’s President declares state of emergency as violence surges
Thein Sein made the announcement on state television, saying that martial law would be imposed in the Kokang self-administered region for three months, effective immediately. – CNN’s Jethro Mullen and…
Maui Football Coach Arrested For Allegedly Sexting High School Student
A Maui High School faculty member was arrested Thursday for allegedly exchanging explicit text messages with a high school student for more than a year. – Bui has been released…
New Queer Dating App ‘Thurst’ Crowdfunding For Launch
For queer people Thurst-ing for a more comprehensive dating app, there may be a solution soon. A team of black queer app developers and designers are now crowdfunding to launch…
Harvard Divestment Activists Get Extra Alumni Support Ahead Of Court Hearing
Climate change activists at Harvard University told The Huffington Post this week that they feel optimistic heading into a court hearing Friday on a lawsuit that aims to get the…
U.S. allows armed drone sales to allies
READ: FAA proposes to allow commercial drone use – The U.S.’s own use of drones in military operations has drawn past criticism, particularly for use in Pakistan.
Terror groups take advantage of power vacuums, insecurity to thrive at home
For all the well-founded worries in the West and elsewhere around the developed world, these kinds of locales are more likely stopping points than long-term homes for terror groups. Such…
Why Getting An Abortion Was ‘One Of The Best Decisions’ Of This Woman’s Life
“I simply wasn’t ready,” says Renee Bracey Sherman when describing why she chose to have an abortion. – “I haven’t once regretted it,” says Sherman. “It allowed me to change…
Lou Reed Never Liked The Beatles Because ‘They Were Garbage’
NPR’s Blank on Blank series recently unearthed an old interview with Lou Reed where he trashes two of your dad’s favorite bands: The Doors and The Beatles. – Watch the…
Israeli Inquiry Faults Netanyahus Over Expenses
JERUSALEM — Food costs at the Israeli prime minister’s residence more than doubled after Benjamin Netanyahu took office in 2009, reaching nearly $120,000 in 2012, a third of it in…