Obama Asks Labor Secretary To Mediate West Coast Ports Dispute
(Adds background on labor dispute) SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 14 (Reuters) – President Barack Obama has asked Labor Secretary Tom Perez to travel to California to help spur an agreement in…
Month: February 2015
Muslim American Caught In Post-9/11 Sweep Gets An Apology
Abdullah al-Kidd approached the Dulles International Airport ticket counter in March 2003 expecting to catch a flight to Saudi Arabia to study Arabic and Islamic law. Read the whole story…
Angeline Lodice Charged With Aggravated Rape In Child, Animal Sex Abuse Case
A 26-year-old woman could face life behind bars after she was charged with aggravated rape stemming from a video that, police say, shows her sexually assaulting a then 3-year-old and…
Jeb Bush Won’t Talk About Wars His Brother Started
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) has no interest in “re-litigating” the costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan which began under his brother’s administration. – “We have some big, hairy,…
Al Sharpton Hosts His ‘SNL’ Doppelganger Kenan Thompson on ‘PoliticsNation’
Tell-it-like-it-is Rev. Al Sharpton may be one of the most easily imitated personalities on TV, and if you haven’t seen Kenan Thompson’s spot-on impression of him on “Saturday Night Live,”…
‘Walking Dead’ Star Norman Reedus Shows Off His Crossbow Skills Against Jimmy Fallon
This is why you do not mess with Daryl Dixon. – “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC.
Psychic Winter, Coming-Of-Consciousness Queer Party, To Hit Brooklyn Tonight
It’s that time of the year again. Tonight one of our favorite queer parties will return to transport us away from the icy terrain of New York City to a…
On Valentine’s Day, These Adorably Odd Animal Friends Show There’s Someone For Everyone
Few things are sweeter than overcoming long odds in the name of friendship. So for Valentine’s Day — or should we say Pal-entine’s Day, nope, we shouldn’t — we’ve rounded…
Shots Fired at Copenhagen Cafe Free Speech Event
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Shots were fired Saturday at a cafe in Copenhagen that was hosting a freedom of speech event organized by Swedish artist Lars Vilks, who has faced numerous…
Reports: Police shot at event tied to controversial cartoonist
The attack occurred just over a month after the massacre at the Paris offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, which had come under fire for its publishing cartoons of Mohammed….
#BVLove Celebrates Valentine’s Day In Photos
Whether you’ve got a valentine or not, you can’t deny that love is a beautiful thing. We asked the Black Voices family to celebrate Valentine’s Day with us, showing us…
Jessica Simpson’s Daughter Maxwell Is The Cutest Little Snuggler
Jessica Simpson’s daughter Maxwell will bring a smile to your face this Valentine’s Day. The notably adorable toddler (who looks more and more like her famous mom every day) snuggled…
A Valentine for black men
They say love can heal all wounds. So on this Valentine’s Day I’m sending a love letter to black men with a prayer that in the coming years the black…
Penis Reduction Surgery Performed On Teen With Phallus Measuring 10 Inches Around (GRAPHIC)
Surgeons in Florida have given a 17-year-old boy what’s being called the “world’s first” penis reduction surgery. The teen came to doctors complaining of a penis “too large for intercourse,”…
12 Things You Should Never Do While Dating A Latina, As Illustrated By Aubrey Plaza
It’s Valentine’s Day! It’s a day to celebrate love and that special person you’re sharing your life with. Or that special person your friends set you up on a blind…
The 8 Best Foods For Your Heart
SPECIAL FROM Grandparents.com What we eat and drink can protect our bodies against myriad health woes. Newer studies have shown that over 50% of heart disease cases are preventable with…
The Wonderful Reason Why An Atlanta Children’s Hospital Received 70,000 Valentines
You are loved. You are brave. You’re MY inspiration. These are just some of the words of support and love that young heart patients at an Atlanta children’s hospital got…
Usain Bolt confirms he will retire after 2017 World Championships
The Jamaican sprint starwho has won six Olympic gold medals and is the reigning world record holder over the 100 meter and 200 meter disciplineshad previously intimated he would quit…
This Skeleton Couple Has Been Locked In An Embrace For 6,000 Years
Talk about a lasting romance. This couple couldn’t keep their hands off each other — for almost 6,000 years. – Many questions remain as to the couple’s story, including the…
Homeless, And In Love: A Moving Story Of A New York Couple Who Lives On The Street
Though they don’t have a roof over their heads, they have each other. – For more of Takira and Will’s story, and to see the profiles of several other homeless…
Affordable Housing Initiative Demands Action For Historic Rental Crisis We Can’t Ignore
Advocates are proving why home is so much more than a place to store your belongings. Home Matters, a campaign supporting affordable housing initiatives nationwide, is using the month of…
Shooting At Copenhagen Free Speech Event, Danish Media Reports
Danish media say several shots have been fired at a cafe in Copenhagen where a meeting about freedom of speech was being held, organized by Swedish artist Lars Vilks, who…
From Bondage To Masturbation: The Sex Practices Orthodox Jews Deem Kosher
What does the Talmud says about pleasure and power? How does Orthodox Judaism affect a person’s sex life? To answer these questions, HuffPost Live’s Nancy Redd spoke with Dr. Bat…
Pagans Discuss The Truth About The Role Of Sex In Their Faith
Many branches of modern paganism are steeped in natural and embodied practices, but the truth about where sex and sexuality play into these rituals is often misunderstood. – Sign up…
United Methodist Church Makes Small Step Toward Accepting Same Sex Marriage
The United Methodist Church is taking a small step towards becoming a more welcoming place for LGBT people. The Connectional Table, a global church body tasked with articulating a vision…
Artist’s Powerful Series Shows Disney Princesses Discovering Their Own Best Hero: Themselves
Aladdin saving Princess Jasmine from the evil clutches of Jafar; a prince smooching Snow White, reviving her from her eternal sleep; Prince Charming rescuing Cinderella from her nasty stepfamily: the…
Musician Jennifer Knapp’s TEDx Talk About Being A Lesbian Christian
Grammy-nominated singer Jennifer Knapp spent years performing in front of crowds of people. She thought she’d outgrown her stage fright — but it all came rushing back the very first…
Jon Stewart’s 10 Best Religion Moments
Jon Stewart announced his plan to step down as host of “The Daily Show” on Tuesday, leaving a post he has held for the better part of two decades. “It’s…
Exploring Purity And Sexuality In Muslim Communities
As part of HuffPost Live’s Deep Dive series on sex and religion, host Nancy Reed spoke with Muslim leaders and authors to unpack some of the myths about what the…
Over 100 whales dead after washing up on New Zealand beach
When it first happened, conservationists140 trained volunteers in the Golden Bay area as well as experts from New Zealand’s Department of Conservationrushed to water down the giant mammals, cover them…