New California Law Could Help Lawyers Fighting For Exonerations
SUDHIN THANAWALA, Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — This much is not in dispute. William Richards’ wife, Pamela, was strangled and her skull smashed in the summer of 1993. A…
Month: February 2015
Oprah Winfrey asked this unorthodox interview question to find an executive for her television network
When Oprah Winfrey searched for a president for her television network, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), she whittled down applicants with a question that made some people very uncomfortable, she…
Tractor-Trailer Driver Allegedly Leads Cops On 34-Mile Chase, Chucks Fridge At Them
A tractor-trailer driver threw items from his cab at police — including socks, shoes and a small refrigerator — as he led them on a 34-mile chase in western Pennsylvania,…
Hillary Clinton’s talent problem
Last week, in an unusually public display of campaign discord, a clash between Hillary Clinton political operatives erupted in full view when David Brock, a liberal activist and staunch Clinton…
Turtleneck Layering Is A Fashion Week Fall 2015 Trend You Can Wear Right Now
There’s nothing surprising about designing turtlenecks for the fall — we’ve seen plenty of them being sent down the runway over the past few days at New York Fashion Week….
Live from New York, Sharpton pushes Palin run
The MSNBC host and civil rights leader tweeted that during a meeting on the red carpet at the 40th anniversary episode of Saturday Night Live on Sunday, he encouraged Palin…
Alex Morgan: Body confident and ready to play
She looks every inch a Bond girl, reclining in the Caribbean shallows, the breakwater washing over her bronzed body as she runs her fingers through her long, lustrous tawny locks….
Bill Frist Fast Facts
Birth place: Nashville, Tennessee Birth name: William Harrison Frist Father: Thomas Frist Sr., a physician Mother: Dorothy (Cate) Frist Marriage: Karyn (McLaughlin) Frist (March 14, 1981-December 2012, divorced) – July…
Comets Are Just Like Deep Fried Ice Cream, According To Science
Astronomers have long known that comets are cosmic snowballs with a soft interior and hard surface. But the exact composition of that surface — and how it forms — has…
Scientists Reveal Secrets Behind Hip Hip’s Most Complicated Rhymes
After analyzing the music of some of hip hop’s biggest artists, from Eminem to Public Enemy, linguists at the University of Manchester in England noticed something pretty impressive. As it…
Sarah Palin Fast Facts
Birth place: Sandpoint, Idaho Birth name: Sarah Louise Heath Father: Charles Heath, a teacher Mother: Sarah (Sheeran) Heath Marriage: Todd Palin (August 29, 1988-present) Children: Trig, April 18, 2008; Piper,…
Flights Delayed Due To Rampaging Wild Boar
Spain’s airport authority says a wild boar that broke through a perimeter fence at Madrid’s international airport caused runways to be shut briefly and two landings to be delayed. –…
Zsa Zsa Gabor Fast Facts
Birth place: Budapest, Hungary Birth name: Sari Gabor Father: Vilmos Gabor, soldier Mother: Jolie Gabor Marriages: Prince Frederick Von Anhalt, Duke of Saxony (1986-present); Felipe De Alba, ater declared invalid…
Ashton Carter Fast Facts
Birth place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Birth name: Ashton Baldwin Carter Father: William Stanley Carter, a psychiatrist and neurologist Mother: Anne (Baldwin) Carter – September 23, 2011 – The Senate unanimously confirms…
‘SNL’ 40th anniversary special: Moments you may have missed
Why ‘Saturday Night Live’ is still awesome Here are some highlights: Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake get musical – Celebrity “Jeopardy!” Will Ferrell as Alex Trebek is always at his…
Germany Maintains Hardline Stance In Greece Debt Talks
By Yann Le Guernigou and Costas Pitas PARIS/ATHENS, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Debt-laden Greece and EU paymaster Germany struck hardline postures ahead of a crucial meeting of euro zone finance…
Blizzard mania costs U.S. over $1 billion
Related: 4 stocks popping thanks to Snowmageddon Time will tell whether the blizzards are enough to send the U.S. economy into negative territory again this winter.
Cricket World Cup: Irish eyes smiling as West Indies suffer shock defeat
It’s a mere eight years since Ireland made its tournament debut. Back in 2007, they tied with Zimbabwe and picked up victories over Pakistan and Bangladesh. Four years on, there…
Teen killed in Maryland shootout; parents later found dead
Authorities in both states are trying to put together a timeline of events that ended with the shootout Saturday. How did the teen, from Corbin, Kentucky, get from his hometown…
Denmark attacks underscore links between criminal gangs and extremism
The combination is lethal and becoming all too familiar: a long criminal record, easy access to weapons, a loathing of the countries where they were born and deep-seated anti-Semitism. So…
What if you had as much political influence as a billionaire?
The only thing surprising about the first lady’s statement is that a leading political figure said out loud something we all know. What she didn’t say is that her advice…
These Vintage Winter Photos Will Make You Thankful For Your Parka
While a well-cut wool coat has its charms, it isn’t often a viable choice for those who experience wet, soggy, slushy winters. If that’s you, then you’re well-acquainted with the…
The Dangers Of Fighting Around Kids
SPECIAL FROM Grandparents.com Some families believe they should never fight “in front of the kids.” Others could care less, letting loose with stinging invectives whenever a disagreement erupts. It turns…
Polls show GOP presidential primary fight wide open
Their leads, however, are all within the margin of error, indicating a tight race in the three key early nominating states. – The New Hampshire survey was conducted from Feb….
How One Woman’s Brush With Death Encouraged Her To Become An Auctioneer
This is one story from Huff/Post50’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout the…
California Readies Another Assault On Sugary Drinks
If the soft drink industry thought its fight with health reformers ended in the San Francisco Bay Area last election season, a new bill in the California legislature may be…
Pope Francis has arrived…as a “plush doll”
The idea for Bleacher Creatures struck Hoffman four year ago, at a baseball game with his kids. “I wanted to buy them toys at the ballpark, but there weren’t many…
Only 1% Of All Americans Get To Experience This Incredible Sight.
www.upworthy.com: never thought about how rare this is before, but many people literally can go their whole lives without experiencing the vastness of space and their own smallness.
Live from New York, ‘SNL 40’ brings huge ratings for NBC
The big ratings for “SNL 40” are even more impressive when considering that viewers had plenty to choose from on Sunday night. The special had to compete with AMC’s ratings…
Fatal Accidents as a Global Health Crisis
Follow Us: Get the Upshot in your Inbox FEB. 16, 2015 Jeremy N. Smith – The World Bank has made reducing transport deaths a major investment priority, and Michael Bloomberg…