New App Lets You Watch Old Faithful Erupt, Wherever You Are
Clocks in Yellowstone National Park might be set to Mountain Standard Time, but everyone there knows “Old Faithful Time” is the only time that matters. “People at the park don’t…
Month: February 2015
Only 34 Percent Of Americans Believe Brian Williams Is Trustworthy: Poll
After a week of controversy around Brian Williams’ recount of an incident during the Iraq War, a significant fraction of Americans view him as untrustworthy, and think he should be…
Jon Stewart Leaving ‘The Daily Show’
Jon Stewart will step down as host of ‘The Daily Show,’ he announced during Tuesday night’s taping. Comedy Central confirmed the news in a tweet. – This is a developing…
Obama to Bring Most Military Personnel Fighting Ebola Home, Officials Say
WASHINGTON — President Obama will announce Wednesday that he is withdrawing almost all the American troops who were sent to West Africa to help contain the spread of the Ebola…
Venezuela Announces Plan to Relax Currency Controls
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan officials on Tuesday announced details of what they said would be a free market in which people and businesses could exchange local currency for dollars —…
Black Leaders Call On Steve Scalise To Apologize On The House Floor
Two prominent black leaders made a personal plea to House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) at the Capitol Tuesday: Give a speech on the House floor apologizing for speaking to…
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback Rescinds Anti-Discrimination Protections For LGBT State Workers
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback (R) on Tuesday unilaterally rescinded rules that had protected state workers from discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. Brownback said an anti-discrimination order issued…
Blindfolded Muslim Man Asks Fellow Canadians For Their Trust. Canada Responds With Hugs.
What would it mean for people to trust each other? – “I was very touched,” Galuta said. “At the end of the day, it’s about co-existing.”
Prison Inmates And Rescue Dogs Develop Healing Bonds
a pretty ordinary occurrence. But when Byram, a black-and-white mixed breed pooch, would sit on Candido Santiago’s bed, barking at the Giants while Santiago cheered the footballers on, it was…
Chic Sketch Fashion App Will Turn Your Photos Into Custom Fashion Illustrations
Whenever a new fashion app comes on the market (which seems to happen every single day), we’re always a little skeptical. Sure, many apps have made our lives so much…
HUFFPOST HILL – Obama Lied, People Bride
Today marks the anniversary of the start of President Obama’s first presidential campaign, an occasion we’re marking by carving a backward “B” on our cheek and punching ourselves in the…
Obama To Ask Congress For New War Authorization With Limited Ground Troops
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is expected to ask Congress as soon as Wednesday for new authority to fight Islamic State militants, including the ability to deploy limited U.S. ground…
Obama says ‘enormous resources’ deployed to rescue slain hostage
In his first public comments about Mueller, Obama said he was heartbroken at news of the American humanitarian worker’s death. But he maintained his stance against paying ransoms for American…
Agreement on Ukraine Cease-Fire Deal Is Reported
MOSCOW — Negotiators meeting in Minsk, Belarus, reached a tentative deal for a cease-fire in Ukraine on Tuesday night, setting the stage for a meeting of the leaders of Russia,…
Obama On Death Of Hostage Kayla Mueller: U.S. Won’t Change Ransom Policy
President Barack Obama said Tuesday that U.S. policy of not paying ransoms for citizens captured by terror organizations will not change, despite the death of Kayla Jane Mueller, who was…
Incredible Photos Of China’s Eagle Hunters Keeping An Ancient Tradition Alive
In parts of China, Kazakhstan, Russia and Mongolia, men have been using birds to hunt for meat and fur for centuries. China’s ethnic Kazakh minority is now doing all it…
Steve Harvey’s Response To History Enthusiasts: ‘I Don’t Give A Damn About Slavery’
In the past Steve Harvey’s advice on relationships has garnered notoriety including a New York Times bestseller for his book, “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man,” and at…
SpaceX Retries Rocket Launch, And You Can Watch It Live Right Here
SpaceX will try again to launch the DSCOVR space weather satellite at 6:05 p.m. EST this evening, and to make another attempt at a tricky pinpoint rocket booster landing. –…
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Here’s What Decades Of Batman Look Like In One Awesome Supercut
Batman sure has come a long way since the 1940s. “The Evolution of Batman In Cinema,” a cool supercut by Jacob T. Swinney, takes us on a quick tour of…
Aaron Hernandez’s fiancée granted immunity in murder trial
In early January, the fiancée, Shayanna Jenkins, met with Bristol County, Massachusetts, prosecutors in what court documents call an immunity meeting, but the results of that meeting are secret, even…
The Golden State Warriors Just Confirmed That Everything You Think Happens On NBA Planes Does Happen
Ah, to be rich, young, happy and casually gambling with piles of money that would make regular men weep.
Urban Outfitters product ‘reminiscent’ of Holocaust?
During the Holocaust, gay people were made to wear a pink triangle for identification purposes. – Kent State was the site of a 1970 shooting that left four students dead…
University Of Texas Investigating ‘Border Patrol’ Frat Party
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A University of Texas fraternity is under investigation following complaints about how Hispanics were portrayed during a weekend party, university officials said Tuesday. – Complaints filed…
Controversial Method Of Addressing Climate Change Needs More Study, Experts Say
WASHINGTON — A pair of reports from one of the country’s leading scientific bodies suggests that while geoengineering should not be treated as the solution to climate change, it merits…
Vivica A. Fox Says ‘Desperate’ Kenya Moore Gets ‘Rewarded For Bad Behavior’
Vivica A. Fox has not gotten over her “Celebrity Apprentice” beef with “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kenya Moore. – Sign up here for Live Today, HuffPost Live’s morning email…
WH: Obama wasn’t downplaying anti-Semitism
READ: Obama phones Putin as Ukraine on brink But later on Tuesday, White House press secretary Josh Earnest tweeted the administration’s view — expressed many times in the attack’s aftermath…
Taylor Swift Gives Advice To Heartbroken Fan, Makes Ultimate Breakup Playlist
It’s no secret that Taylor Swift goes above and beyond for her fans. From private “1989” listening parties to footing Chipotle birthday bills, we thought we’d seen it all. But…
U.S. Drone Strike In Afghanistan Kills ISIS Recruiter Who Was Once Held In Guantanamo
The top recruiter for the Islamic State group’s affiliate in Afghanistan was killed in an American drone strike on Monday, a Pentagon spokesman said Tuesday, marking the first targeted attack…
Kickstarter Aims To Fund A Kurt Vonnegut Documentary
Perhaps the buzziest takeaway from this year’s Oscar nominee announcements was the inclusion of “Boyhood,” a directorial feat that took over a decade to complete. But Robert B. Weide, best…