Quecreek Mine Rescue Fast Facts
50 to 60 million gallons of water flooded the mine when a wall to a mine, last worked in the 1950s, was broken through. A 6-inch hole, drilled by rescuers,…
Month: February 2015
Dog Poop And Glasses: The Jerry-est Thing Jim O’Heir Has Done
In real life, Jim O’Heir isn’t exactly like his goofy, affable character Jerry on the beloved “Parks and Recreation.” But that doesn’t mean O’Heir is devoid of Jerry moments outside…
Limited High-Speed Internet Choices Underlie Net Neutrality Rules
The case for strong government rules to protect an open Internet rests in large part on a perceived market failure — the lack of competition for high-speed Internet service into…
UC Berkeley Built A Parking Garage Right Where Its Students Play Field Hockey
Athletes on the women’s field hockey team at the University of California, Berkeley, are considering a lawsuit against the school for taking away their field to build a parking garage…
KFC’s ‘Scoff-ee Cup’ Is An Edible Coffee Cup That Smells Like Grass And Sunscreen
If you’re not a fan of KFC’s famous Double Down or the even-grosser Double Down hot dog, don’t worry! KFC in the UK is developing a delicate treat for those…
DC Mayor Vows To Move Forward With Marijuana Legalization Despite Republican Threats Of Jail
In the final hours before marijuana possession is scheduled to become legal in the nation’s capital, House Republicans have warned District of Columbia officials that they could go to jail…
Kanye West Debuts New Track, ‘All Day,’ During Brit Awards
Kanye West performed a new track, “All Day,” at the Brit Awards, the British equivalent to the Grammys, on Wednesday. The broadcast was available to live stream in the U.S….
MSNBC’s Melissa Harris-Perry Hopes Trayvon Martin ‘Whooped The Sh-t Out Of George Zimmerman’
On Tuesday, news broke that the U.S. Department of Justice would not bring charges against George Zimmerman for the slaying of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin. Though Attorney General Eric Holder…
What John Green Was Like In High School (It’s Probably Not What You Think)
Today, John Green is a best-selling author. Twenty years ago, he was a bit of an underachiever. – Follow HuffPost Teen on Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pheed |
Putin aide predicts relations ‘renaissance’ … if Russian ‘national interests’ rights respected
“Let’s be frank. Quite unexpectedly lots of water has passed under the bridges since that time,” he said with a wry laugh. “We have witnessed a tremendous clash of interests,”…
Eurozone’s Future Remains at Risk, Mario Draghi Warns
FRANKFURT — In a contentious appearance before the European Parliament on Wednesday, the president of the European Central Bank said that the future of the eurozone was at risk unless…
David Jannot, Georgia Cop Who Shot Handcuffed Man, Won’t Be Charged
A police officer who fatally shot a handcuffed man won’t face criminal charges after a grand jury concluded Wednesday that the suspect was armed with a handgun police missed while…
Republicans Put On A Nice Face When It Comes To Food Stamps
WASHINGTON — Republicans in the House of Representatives on Wednesday started in on a “top-to-bottom” review the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known by its former name, food stamps —…
After Letter Goes Viral, DC Comics Turns Girl Into Her Own Superhero
In January, 11-year-old Rowan lamented the lack of female superheroes in a complaint letter to DC Comics which later went viral. The comic book publisher subsequently responded on Twitter with…
Major Muslim Anti-Terrorism Conference Calls For Reform In Practice Of Islamic Law
An anti-terrorism conference in Saudi Arabia attended by Muslim clerics from around the world has ended with leaders calling for reform in religious studies to promote moderation and tolerance. The…
Biden declines to knock Clinton, talk 2016 in New Hampshire
READ: Biden completes early-state trifecta The vice president, however, didn’t directly tease those aspirations on Wednesday. Unlike in Iowa, where the Biden took questions about 2016 and said he would…
Why Obama did GOP a favor on Keystone veto
When Barack Obama issued just the third veto of his presidency on Tuesday, of a bill allowing construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, Republicans were outraged, or at least pretended…
This ‘Car-Thieving’ Koala Is A Strong Contender For The Title Of ‘World’s Cutest Criminal’
He can barely drive, but that didn’t stop him from trying. This koala thought he could make a clean getaway with a Land Rover near Maude in Victoria on Monday,…
Facebook Adds New Feature For Suicide Prevention
Starting on Wednesday, Facebook is rolling out a new feature for suicide prevention. The social media site is partnering with Now Matters Now, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Save.org and…
Eye on ISIS: 150 held in Syria; 3 arrested in U.S. in alleged plot
Here are some of the latest headlines: Activist: Lives of 150 Christian hostages in danger ISIS is holding 150 Assyrian Christians as hostages in Syria, and will threaten to kill…
18 Times You Felt Embarrassed For Stars At The Oscars
www.popsugar.com: The Oscars had a lot going on, and we’re not only talking about the beauty of John Legend and Common’s moving performance or Lady Gaga’s triumphant tribute to Julie…
Obama Tells Advocates He’s Still Committed To Immigration Actions
WASHINGTON — As President Barack Obama’s immigration policies face threats from Congress and the courts, he met Wednesday with advocates to assure them he isn’t going to bend on deportation…
‘Teen Mom’ Jenelle Evans — Another Day, Another Arrest
www.tmz.com: “Teen Mom” star Jenelle Evans spent an hour of her Tuesday behind bars in South Carolina … busted for driving without a license.
Kerry Criticizes Netanyahu’s Foreign Policy Judgment, Says ‘He Was Wrong’ On Iran
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State John Kerry stepped into contentious territory on Wednesday when he made a critical remark about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judgement record on U.S. foreign…
‘Unreasonable mother’ shapes a world that embraces disabled children
When my son was born, I picked the name Alexander because the baby names book said it meant “Leader of Men,” and I was sure he was destined for greatness….
‘Uptown Funk’ Featuring Dancing Seniors Will Make You Want To Get Up And Move
What do you get when you combine Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” with a bunch of spirited seniors? Oldtown funk. Singer Alex Boye decided to infuse “Uptown Funk” with a serious…
‘Uptown Funk’ Featuring Dancing Seniors Will Make You Want To Get Up And Move
What do you get when you combine Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” with a bunch of spirited seniors? Oldtown funk. Singer Alex Boye decided to infuse “Uptown Funk” with a serious…
O’Reilly Also Lied About Witnessing Nuns’ Execution in El Salvador, Report Claims
Yet more allegations have emerged against embattled Fox News host Bill O’Reilly following claims he embellished his war reporting experiences in Argentina during the 1982 Falklands war and lied about…
Dakota Johnson’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ Promos
www.celebuzz.com: Dakota Johnson will host “Saturday Night Live” this Saturday at the famous Studio 8H at 30 Rock.
UK seeks next hacking genius to save queen, country from cyberterror
The do-good hackers were indeed engaged in a serious race against the clock to solve the simulated hack, but the real prize was a chance to be identified as as…