Report: 3 soldiers attacked with a knife in Nice, France
The soldiers, who were slightly wounded, were attacked in the center of Nice while on patrol near a Jewish community center. – CNN’s Alexander Felton contributed to this report.
Month: February 2015
Facts About the Measles Outbreak
A majority of the cases this year have been tied to an outbreak at Disneyland, which began in December. At least 40 people who visited or worked at the theme…
Measles Outbreak Proves Delicate Issue to G.O.P. Field
An outbreak of measles that started at Disneyland has turned a spotlight on those who choose not to vaccinate their children. How did we get to a point where personal…
Kitten Meets Ducklings In Fuzzy Frenzy, Clearly Wasn’t Ready For The Cuteness Overload
Ready for an all-out assault on the adorbs-meter? – H/T Viral Viral Videos
Robin Williams’ widow, children clash over estate
The dispute centers on the two houses Williams owned at the time of his death — one in Napa and one in Tiburon, California. Susan’s filing calls the Tiburon house…
Brutally Honest: Is it OK to discipline another parent’s child?
I’m pretty sure if that happened in my household, it would be a race between my husband and me to see who could get to that family member first and…
Justices Elena Kagan and Antonin Scalia disagree about many issues. But not duck hunting.
She told Axelrod that at the time she felt like her answers to the senators “sounded pretty darn pathetic.” – The two justices started out with clay pigeons, then deer…
Meet The 11-Year-Old Who’s Turning Surfboards Into Awesome Jewelry
For 11-year old Kia‘i Tallett, living on a remote farm on the Big Island of Hawaii means you learn to make what you want to wear with your own hands….
French Soldiers Attacked By Man With Knife In Nice
Three soldiers on an anti-terror patrol in the southern French city of Nice were attacked by a man with a knife Tuesday, a French police union official said. Sarah Baron…
Man-On-Dolphin Sex Documentary Makes Big Splash At Film Festival
Malcolm Brenner claims that, in 1970, he had a “consensual sexual relationship” with a dolphin named Dolly, whom he met at a Florida amusement park, when he was taking photographs…
ISIS ‘footprint’ growing, says top U.S. official
In testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart, Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, said the group has been able to extend its reach beyond its…
What’s That Strolling Through Brooklyn’s Prospect Park? Bigfoot Or A Big Faker? (VIDEO)
The Blizzard of 2015 brought more than just record amounts of snow to places from New York to Massachusetts — it also sort of, kind of, maybe became ideal strolling…
In A New Take On The Selfie, This Artist Casts His Own Dead Body
An artist by the name of Jeremy Millar is freaking out art lovers en masse with his piece “Self-Portrait as a Drowned Man (The Willows),” now showing at Turner Contemporary…
Why Rand Paul Bombed At A Koch Brothers Gathering
Some of the most influential players in big-money conservative politics gathered late last month to discuss government’s role in society, but their focus kept shifting to a less weighty topic:…
Rosa Parks’ Archive Heads To Library Of Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus, reflected later on how it felt to be treated less than equal and once…
Internet Rallies To Support Man With Disabilities Who Was Mugged Outside His Home
After being mugged outside his house, a retired man with disabilities was too afraid to return to his home. But now, thanks to the kindness of one young woman and…
Jimmy Fallon, Chris Pratt And Chris Evans Photobomb Super Bowl Fans
Chris Pratt and Chris Evans have photobomb super powers. The pair, also known as Star-Lord and Captain America, teamed up with Jimmy Fallon to jump in the photos of unsuspecting…
Spot The Nominees In 2015’s Oscar Class Photo
Just days before the final round of Oscar voting is set to begin, this year’s illustrious nominees gathered at the Beverly Hilton for the annual luncheon that serves as one…
The Best Way To Cut A Bell Pepper (VIDEO)
With their round shape, tough stem, internal ribs and scattered seeds, bell peppers can seem like more of a challenge to prepare than other vegetables. Many people tend to cut…
Number Of Homeless New Yorkers Hits Record-High.. Again
New York City’s homelessness crisis continues to grow. According to city records, the number of residents living without stable shelter reached an all-time high of 59,068 in mid-December, the New…
Seeking Justice Through Vaccines, These Famous Artists Are Standing Up For Change
Beloved portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz often captures celebrity subjects before her noted lens, having snapped cultural icons ranging from John Lennon and Yoko Ono to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West….
Britain Votes On Allowing World’s First 3-Parent IVF Babies
BY KATE AND KELLAND LONDON Tue Feb 3, 2015 8:55am EST Feb 3 (Reuters) – Britain on Tuesday could become the first country to allow a “three-parent” IVF technique which…
Rex Ryan Alters His New York Jets Tattoo To Get Buffalo Bills Colors
Bye-bye, New York Jets. Rex Ryan is showing off some new colors now. According to the Wall Street Journal, the coach, who was fired by the Jets in December, recently…
‘Bold And The Beautiful’ Star Linsey Godfrey Hit By A Car
“The Bold and the Beautiful” star Linsey Godfrey was rushed to the hospital on Monday after she was struck by a car while walking along a sidewalk in Los Angeles,…
Tu Bishvat 2015: Dates, Facts, History Of The Jewish ‘New Year For Trees’
Dates Tu Bishvat is a Jewish holiday that falls on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Shevat. It is celebrated on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, in the Gregorian…
‘Sex And The City’ Goes Lesbian In ‘Remix’ Clip That Sees Carrie Bradshaw On The Search For Mrs. Right
“Sex and the City” was a pioneering show in terms of lesbian, gay and bisexual representation in many respects — but this clip goes a step further. YouTube user Elisa…
The NBA’s Best Shooter Reveals The 20 Things He Checks Before Each Shot
The Atlanta Hawks are the NBA’s best basketball team right now, and Kyle Korver is its best shooter. Korver is so good that if the season ended today, he would…
S.&.P. Announces $1.37 Billion Settlement With Prosecutors
Standard & Poor’s, a rating agency accused of inflating its assessment of mortgage investments that spurred the 2008 financial crisis, said on Tuesday that it had agreed to pay $1.37…
Newsweek Correspondent: Outrage Over February’s Cover Is ‘Petty’
The February cover of Newsweek, featuring a woman whose skirt is being lifted by a computer cursor, has sparked national outrage, with some even calling it “faceless” and a “disservice…
Oscar Romero Approved as Martyr By Pope Francis Setting Stage For Beatification
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis decreed Tuesday that slain Salvadoran archbishop Oscar Romero was killed out of hatred for the faith, approving a martyrdom declaration that sets the stage…