Rev. Theodore Hesburgh Dead At 97, Former Notre Dame President For 35 Years
The Rev. Theodore Hesburgh was always a man of conscience. He did what he thought was right during his 35 years as president of the University of Notre Dame, even…
Month: February 2015
Everything You Need To Know About #TheDress
Unless you were in a bunker on Thursday, you’ve heard the only story more viral than the llamas on the lam. A photo of a dress — now trending on…
Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, Influential Ex-President of Notre Dame, Dies at 97
The Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, the scrappy former president of the University of Notre Dame who stood up to both the White House and the Vatican as he transformed Catholic…
Apple iPhone import ban sought by suit
“Apple’s products benefit from the technology invented and patented by Ericsson’s engineers,” said Kasim Alfalahi, chief intellectual property officer at Ericsson, in a statement. “Features that consumers now take for…
Rosie Perez Admits Crush On ‘Fish In The Dark’ Co-Star Larry David
Stand back, Jennifer Lawrence! Larry David has a new young admirer. Enter Rosie Perez. Read the whole story at TODAY.com
How To Avoid A Nasty And Costly Divorce War
After attorney Joryn Jenkins’ parents divorced when she was seven, she never saw her father again. Experiencing firsthand how divorce can destroy a family forever, Jenkins never wanted other families…
Kanye West apologizes to Beck, Bruno Mars
“I would like to publicly apologize to Beck. I’m sorry Beck,” West tweeted Thursday night. I would like to publicly apologize to Beck, I’m sorry Beck. – There was no…
Netflix’s ‘House Of Cards’ Returns For 3rd Season
Michael Kelly did everything he could to stay under the radar. “For a year, I’ve had to keep everything so secret,” he said. “I feel awful for having to lie,…
#TheDress goes viral: Fashion firm flirts with fame
“We still have plenty in stock,” she said. “Plenty to go around,” noting that the dress is available in other colors as well. It currently sells for £50 ($77). Roman…
Google allows porn on Blogger after backlash
Even under its now defunct “graphic nudity” ban, Google said it would have allowed nudity “if the content offers a substantial public benefit, for example in artistic, educational, documentary, or…
Why Being Angry At Your Spouse May Be Bad For Your Kids (VIDEO)
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UnitedHealth limits coverage for most common hysterectomies
The FDA and the College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists acted after a story and an e-book by the Wall Street Journal, which called public attention the risks posed by the…
Migrants Said to Be Missing After Small Boat Overturns Near Macau
HONG KONG — Fifteen people were reported to be missing Friday after a small boat overturned in heavy winds off the Chinese territory of Macau. – Go to Home Page…
Kelly Osbourne quits E!’s ‘Fashion Police’
Giuliana Rancic has since apologized for her comments. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed…
Hong Kong Woman Sentenced to 6 Years for Abusing Indonesian Maid
HONG KONG — A Hong Kong woman convicted of beating and threatening her Indonesian maid was sentenced to six years in prison on Friday, in a case that focused attention…
The woman who broke into the BBQ ‘boys club’
“I’m just preaching the gospel of barbecue,” Cookston says.”I do what I love.” Related: Women build bigger businesses – “It sounds like a lot of sour milk,” Cookston says. “Everything…
John Unger, Man In Heart-Wrenching Photo With His Dog Schoep, Adopts New Pup
No dog will ever replace Schoep. – Here’s to Unger and Bear celebrating their future together!
If You Think Money Buys Happiness, Watch This (VIDEO)
“Winning the lottery changed our lives for the worse,” says Jodie, whose husband, Edwin, hit a $25 million jackpot when he and 14 co-workers bought tickets in a pool. Since…
‘How To Get Away With Murder’ Recap: Nothing Good Ever Happens In A Basement
Warning, spoilers abound below. Quick show of hands: did anyone see this happening? Anyone see it going down like this? Yeah, definitely did NOT see any of the final five…
Earl Lloyd, First Black Player In The NBA, Dead At 86
Earl Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday. He was 86. Lloyd’s alma mater, West Virginia State, confirmed the death. It did not provide details. – Lloyd,…
How to tour ‘The Sound of Music,’ 50 years later
The film was, of course, “The Sound of Music,” the biggest grossing musical of all time, if receipts are adjusted for inflation. Its core family values, hummable tunes and stunning…
Video shows Aaron Hernandez dancing shortly before Odin Lloyd’s killing
In security surveillance video shown in court Thursday, Hernandez pulls up at a gas station just after 2 a.m. on June 17, 2013. He gets out, and so does Carlos…
Another FIFA about-face: 2021 Confederations Cup not in Qatar
The tournament, which pits the champions of the six regional confederations, along with the hosts and current world champions, has until now been held in the World Cup host country…
U.S. Northern Command: Loose Llamas Had No Connection To ISIS
The military just shot the elephant in the room. – In all seriousness, at least we can find some humor in what was one of the most amazing daytime stories…
Hardcore ‘House of Cards’ fans have already finished watching season 3
It was 8 a.m. in the U.K. when @MurphyOReilly says he started. He didn’t go outside (“fresh air is so overrated!”) and bought American snacks to keep him in the…
Pope Francis’ Finance Czar Cardinal George Pell Comes Under Intense Scrutiny Over Spending
Pope Francis’ finance czar is coming under intense scrutiny after ruffling feathers at the Vatican as he seeks to impose order on its unruly finances. Italian weekly L’Espresso reported in…
Scan reveals 1,000-year-old mummified monk hidden in statue
But it wasn’t until a team of researchers and scientists did a CT scana comprehensive three dimensional x-ray imagelast year, did they discover the mummy’s organs were missing. “We thought…
Premarkets: 5 things to know before the open
2. Keep an eye on U.S. data: At 8:30 a.m. ET, the Bureau of Economic Analysis will release its second estimate for U.S. GDP in the fourth quarter of 2014….
Scan reveals 1000-year-old mummified monk hidden in statue
Researchers discovered the mummy, encased in a cavity in the statue when a private buyer brought it to the Drents Museum in the Netherlands for restoration. But it wasn’t until…
American Blogger Avijit Roy Killed In Bangladesh; Wife Also Injured In Cleaver Attack
A prominent U.S. blogger, known for his writing against religious fundamentalism, has been hacked to death by unidentified attackers in Bangladesh’s capital, police said Friday. The attack on Avijit Roy,…