Colorado Girl Says She Agreed To Sex With 1 Teen, Then Group Attacked
A sixth teen has been arrested in a sexual assault at a suburban Denver party, where a girl said she agreed to have sex with one of the boys before…
Month: February 2015
HUFFPOST HILL – Joe Biden Soon To Have Neck Tattoo
Joe Biden visited the offices of VICE Magazine, which makes sense because we could totally see him starring in video features on the strange world of Slovenian strippers’ bridge tournaments….
Parents Blame Their Daughter’s Boyfriend For Her Heroin Addiction (VIDEO)
Alyssa and Steve say their worst nightmare has come true: Their 21-year-old daughter, Paige, who has overdosed 16 times, is now living in a motel with her addict boyfriend. –…
Whiskey-Swilling Women Are Killing Vodka Sales
Move over, vodka. Whiskey is having better luck with the ladies these days. Sales of vodka have dropped in the last two years after a decade of dominance, according to…
Failed Trial in Africa Raises Questions About How to Test H.I.V. Drugs
The surprising failure of a large clinical trial of H.I.V.-prevention methods in Africa — and the elaborate deceptions employed by the women in it — have opened an ethical debate…
Virginia GOP Rescinds Support For Equal Rights Amendment
WASHINGTON — The fate of a bill calling for Virginia to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution remains in flux after the state Senate’s Republican leadership undid…
22 veterans kill themselves every day
More than half of the 2.6 million veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars struggle with physical and mental health problems stemming from their service, a recent Washington Post &…
Experiences Of Art, Nature And Spirituality May Help Prevent Disease, Study Finds
Taking in the glory of nature at the top of a mountain peak, joining in a song of worship or viewing a breathtakingly beautiful piece of art are some of…
Rich CEO Proves Dentists Can Treat Poor Kids And Still Make A Living
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Dartmouth launches #BlackLivesMatter course
The 2014 deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner in New York during confrontations with police sparked conversations on social media and protests around the world, including…
When It Comes To Sexual Assault, #TheresNoPerfectVictim
There is no such thing as a perfect rape victim. People who report their experiences of sexual assault are subjected to constant questioning and scrutiny — as if there is…
This App Actually Lets You Send Screenshot-Proof Messages And Photos
Got confidential information? Snapchat isn’t safe. Email isn’t safe. Phone calls aren’t even safe. But there’s now a way to send confidential text messages, photos and documents without fear of…
The Precious Bond Between 2-Year-Old Libby And Her Pet Pig Named Pearl
Two-year-old Libby and her 3-month-old pet pig Pearl have an undeniable bond, her mom Lindsey Bonnice told The Huffington Post. “Libby hangs out by her pen when she’s not out…
The Most Important Issue No One’s Talking About In The Chicago Mayoral Race
Racial segregation continues to inflict wounds on the south and west sides. And once again it’s ignored on the campaign trail. Read the whole story at The Chicago Reader
European Central Bank Steps Up Financial Pressure On Greece To Reach Deal
By John O’Donnell and Jan Strupczewski FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS, Feb 4 (Reuters) – The European Central Bank abruptly canceled its acceptance of Greek bonds in return for funding on Wednesday, shifting the…
Former Janitor Who Lived Modestly Leaves $6 Million To Local Library, Hospital
A Vermont man who sometimes held his coat together with safety pins and had a long-time habit of foraging for firewood also had a knack for picking stocks — a…
Centuries-Old ‘Meditating’ Mummy Found In Mongolia
A “meditating” mummy has been found in Mongolia – “Most such mummies that I’m aware of are ‘natural’ in the sense that they have not been subjected to extensive embalming…
This ‘Star Wars’ Wedding Is Equal Parts Geek And Chic
The force is strong with these two. At their September 2014 wedding, Los Angeles couple Jennifer and Joshua found a way to make a “Star Wars”-themed fête elegant, tasteful and…
‘People Are Awake’: Public Figures Discuss The Reality Of Race In America
Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream for racial equality in America has certainly made progress towards becoming a reality. However, while some believe that the change should be celebrated many feel…
Suge Knight Still In Hospital After Murder Case Hearing
Former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight remains in a hospital where he was taken for chest pains after he entered a not guilty plea to a murder charge. – Knight…
Shoveling Snow Just Got Easier And A Lot More Fun
Shoveling snow can be a great workout, but it’s also a little time-consuming and labor intensive. – H/T DesignTAXI
Croatia Forgiving Debt of Some of Its Poorest Citizens
ZAGREB, Croatia — While Greece and Germany tussle over what debt forgiveness might mean, Croatia, the European Union’s newest member, is adopting its own approach, offering what it calls a…
Comedians Raise Funds For A Nancy Kerrigan-Tonya Harding ‘Museum’ In Their Hallway
It’s not a campaign for potato salad, but this might be one of the more creative uses of Kickstarter we’ve seen yet. After streaming ESPN’s “30 for 30” documentary spotlighting…
Mother of victim in Aaron Hernandez trial composed on stand
“You are not to cry,” the judge said. “Yes, your honor,” Ward replied during her brief appearance as a prosecution witness in the murder trial of former New England Patriots…
Man Trapped Upside Down In Seattle Rail Car For 18 Hours
Firefighters have rescued a man who was trapped for about 18 hours upside down in a parked rail car in Seattle. – Information from: KOMO-TV, http://www.komotv.com/
‘Frozen’ Is The Latest Thing That ‘Fox And Friends’ Thinks Is Ruining America
If anyone can find a way to connect ‘Frozen’ to the downfall of the American male, it’s ‘Fox And Friends.’ – (h/t TPM)
Deadly Metro-North Crash Highlights Concerns About Railway Grade Crossings
While the train crash Tuesday in a New York City suburb was the deadliest in Metro-North’s history, experts say the beleaguered railroad likely isn’t to blame. In October, Sen. Chuck…
Key senators say they might boycott Netanyahu speech
READ: Obama’s defense secretary nominee faces Congress Durbin said he hasn’t decided whether to attend the March 3 speech to a joint meeting of Congress. In his address, Netanyahu is…
Lance Bass Recalls The Moment He Came Out As Gay To His *NSYNC Bandmates
Newlywed Lance Bass recalled the moment he came out to his *NSYNC bandmates in a HuffPost Live interview that aired this week. – Bass and Turchin’s nuptials are the focus…
Senate At Impasse On DHS Funding As Shutdown Looms
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday held a redo of its vote to move toward funding the Department of Homeland Security and blocking the president’s deportation relief — and the…