Mubarak-Era Tycoon to Run for Parliament in Egypt
CAIRO — The steel tycoon who once steered the ruling party for President Hosni Mubarak has filed papers to run again for Parliament in the latest unwinding of the Arab…
Month: February 2015
For Saudis and Pakistan, a Bird of Contention
For decades, royal Arab hunting expeditions have traveled to the far reaches of Pakistan in pursuit of the houbara bustard — a waddling, migratory bird whose meat, they believe, contains…
At Least 5 Dead In Egypt Soccer Riot, Health Ministry Says
A riot broke out Sunday night outside of a major soccer game in Egypt, killing at least five people as a health official said the death toll was likely to…
Rolling Stone Editor Comments On Brian Williams Mess, But Still Silent On Discredited UVA Story
NEW YORK — Rolling Stone managing editor Will Dana tweeted Saturday night that embattled NBC News anchor Brian Williams had misused the word “presently” when writing in a a staff…
Teen Allegedly Killed Classmate And Posed For Snapchat Selfie With Body
A high school football player allegedly shot his classmate in the face and posted a photo of himself with the teen’s dead body, according to police near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. –…
Obama: Dean Smith ‘Not Just A Coaching Legend But A Gentleman And Citizen’
President Barack Obama released a statement on Sunday commemorating the life of Dean Smith, the fabled basketball coach at the University of North Carolina who passed away Saturday evening at…
In Treating Ebola, Even Using a Stethoscope Becomes a Challenge
Global Health By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. Doctors treating Ebola patients while wearing “the full spacesuit” — protective gear, including waterproof hoods — are struggling with a clinician’s dilemma: what…
The BAFTA 2015 Red Carpet Showed Off Plenty Of Stunning Style
You’re probably patiently waiting for the Oscars red carpet, and we don’t blame you. But, some of our favorite Hollywood stars are currently in London celebrating the 2015 BAFTA Awards…
Is ‘The Legend of Zelda’ headed to Netflix?
The original classic game, which was briefly turned into a cartoon series in 1989, concerns the hero Link, who must save Princess Zelda from the clutches of Ganon, while exploring…
Harper Lee Lawyer Offers More Details on Discovery of New Book
The courtroom in the Monroe County Courthouse in Monroeville, Ala., which served as inspiration for Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.””, Continue reading the main story Continue reading the…
#AlohaHuffPost Roundup: Take A Hike!
Based on the wonderful world of Instagram, we’ve come to the conclusion that Hawaii’s residents are kind of insane. (In a good way, of course.) Whether they’re diving off cliffs,…
Jeb Bush Leads Potential Rivals In New Hampshire Poll
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is the favored potential GOP presidential contender among likely Republican voters in New Hampshire, according to a new Bloomberg Politics/Saint Anselm poll. – The New…
‘SpongeBob’ Knocks ‘American Sniper’ From Number One At Box Office
“The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” finally unseated Clint Eastwood’s runaway hit “American Sniper” at the weekend box office, while a pair of high-priced fantasies flopped. According to estimates…
‘The Walking Dead’ Midseason 5 Premiere Recap: ‘What Happened And What’s Going On’
Spoiler alert! The following recap contains spoilers. After a heartbreaking midseason finale where we lost Beth and any remaining shelter for our survivors, “The Walking Dead” picked things back up…
Why child safety ad made sense
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BuzzFeed To Interview Obama On Tuesday
BuzzFeed will interview President Obama on Tuesday, Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith announced on Sunday. “This will be our first interview with a sitting president of the United States,” Smith said. ”…
D’Angelo’s Apollo Theater Show Featured Signature Songs and Style
At the end of the night on Saturday, one by one, D’Angelo’s band members took leave of the Apollo Theater stage. They’d been playing “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” the…
Chrissy Teigen Dishes On Her Waffle House Date With Kimye
Remember that time Chrissy Teigen and hubby John Legend went on a double date to a waffle house with fellow power couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West? Read the whole…
Company’s Staff Is 80% Employees With Autism, Provides Model For Other Businesses
A father-son team launched a car wash to help an underemployed population make a splash on job scene. John and Tom D’Eri recently spoke to Nation Swell about their plans…
Obama sees religion as key tool against extremism
But it was a comparison he drew at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday that is receiving the latest criticism, proving just how potent language can be, particularly when it…
Kate Hudson Looks Super Toned In A Sports Bra
Kate Hudson unveiled her rock hard abs while working on a photo shoot for Fabletics on Friday in Los Angeles. Read the whole story at JustJared
The British Academy Film Awards 2015: Whose year will it be?
Held at the Royal Opera House in London and presented by comedian Stephen Fry, “The Grand Budapest Hotel” is at the top of the leader board with a prestigious 11…
Dean Smith, Legendary North Carolina Basketball Coach, Dies
Dean Smith, the Hall of Fame innovator who won two national championships at North Carolina along with an Olympic gold medal while coaching some of the game’s biggest names like…
Autism Group Urges Parents To Vaccinate Children: ‘Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism’
A leading autism advocacy group is advising parents to vaccinate their children, as a movement by caretakers who oppose the common practice continues to stir up controversy nationwide. In a…
Netflix Is Reportedly Making A Live-Action ‘Legend Of Zelda’ Series
Netflix is supposedly looking to develop its own “Game of Thrones” with some help from fantasy video game “The Legend of Zelda.” According to The Wall Street Journal, Netflix is…
Bob Dylan Thanks Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash At MusiCares Person Of The Year Awards
Bob Dylan was given the MusiCares Person of the Year award in Los Angeles on Saturday, and the acclaimed songwriter paid tribute to fellow renowned musicians in a heartfelt acceptance…
Harper Lee Lawyer Offers More Details On Discovery Of New Book – NYTimes.com
www.nytimes.com: MONROEVILLE, Ala. — One morning late last summer, Tonja B. Carter was doing some legal work for her prized client, Harper Lee, when she found herself thumbing through an…
Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu Wins DGA Award For ‘Birdman,’ The Film To Beat For Best Picture
The Oscars don’t take place for another two weeks, but it looks like the Best Picture winner may already be decided. On Saturday night, “Birdman” Director Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu won…
Dems Paint Jeb Bush As Romney 2.0
Mitt Romney opposed the government’s rescue of U.S. automakers. So did Jeb Bush. Both worked in finance and backed the Wall Street bailout. Both are advocates of tax cuts that…
Ben Carson Lays Out Timeline For Deciding On A 2016 Presidential Run
Dr. Ben Carson said on Sunday that he would make a formal announcement by May about a possible 2016 presidential run. – According to HuffPost Pollster, which tracks publicly available…