In China’s Modern Economy, A Retro Push Against Women
BEIJING — Fresh out of college, Angela Li was proud of her job as a teller at the state-owned China Everbright Bank — maybe it wasn’t exciting, but it had…
Month: February 2015
Former NASCAR champ Kurt Busch suspended
“Given the serious nature of the findings and conclusions made by the Commissioner of the Family Court of the State of Delaware, NASCAR has indefinitely suspended driver Kurt Busch, effective…
Canadian Politician Blames Tight Underpants For Missing Vote
A Canadian politician has blamed cheap, tight underwear for his sudden departure from Parliament causing him to miss a vote on anti-terror legislation. – Martin, who often uses humor in…
Bulgarian bones could be John the Baptist’s, scientists say
The most famous of them all, the Turin Shroud, is widely regarded as a Middle Ages forgery, and even the Catholic Church does not insist the shroud was actually used…
Bulgarian bones could be John the Baptist’s, scientists say
The most famous of them all, the Turin Shroud, is widely regarded as a Middle Ages forgery, and even the Catholic Church does not insist the shroud was actually used…
Bulgarian bones could be John the Baptist’s, scientists say
The most famous of them all, the Turin Shroud, is widely regarded as a Middle Ages forgery, and even the Catholic Church does not insist the shroud was actually used…
New clues cast doubt on ‘Gospel of Jesus’ Wife’
It seemed real; it seemed fake; it seemed real again; now we’re back to fake. “It” is the controversial little scrap of papyrus, written in Coptic, that seems to have…
New clues cast doubt on ‘Gospel of Jesus’ Wife’
It seemed real; it seemed fake; it seemed real again; now we’re back to fake. “It” is the controversial little scrap of papyrus, written in Coptic, that seems to have…
Brian Glanz Identified As Man Who Set Himself On Fire At LA Starbucks
Authorities say a man who died after setting himself on fire in the restroom of a Los Angeles Starbucks has been identified as a 57-year-old Van Nuys resident. – There’s…
Moody’s Cuts Russia Credit Rating To Junk
Moody’s Investors Service says it has cut Russia’s credit rating to junk grade, citing the crisis in Ukraine and a slide in oil prices and the ruble. – The Russian…
Moody’s Cuts Russia Credit Rating To Junk
Moody’s Investors Service says it has cut Russia’s credit rating to junk grade, citing the crisis in Ukraine and a slide in oil prices and the ruble. – The Russian…
Britain and Europe ‘Sleepwalked’ Into the Ukraine Crisis, Report Says
LONDON — Britain and the European Union made a “catastrophic misreading” of Russia and President Vladimir V. Putin and “sleepwalked” into the Ukraine crisis, treating it as a trade issue…
Fire engulfs luxury Dubai skyscraper
No deaths were immediately reported and it was unclear how many people were inside The Torch, the Dubai Civil Defense said. – CNN’s Samira Said contributed to this report.
Making history: Battles brew over alleged bias in Advanced Placement standards
And in partisanship. The College Board, which creates standards for what knowledge students in AP classes must demonstrate to get college credit for taking the course, introduced a new 95-page…
St. Louis County Prosecutor: ‘I’m Pretty Sure All Lives Matter’
ST. LOUIS — A couple dozen protesters were escorted out of an event at St. Louis University on Friday after disrupting a speech by St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCulloch….
Former NASCAR champ Kurt Busch suspended
“Given the serious nature of the findings and conclusions made by the Commissioner of the Family Court of the State of Delaware, NASCAR has indefinitely suspended driver Kurt Busch, effective…
Amy Poehler Comments On Death Of Harris Wittels
Amy Poehler was honored at Thursday night’s unite4:humanity gala for her work with Worldwide Orphans Foundation, but the “Parks and Recreation” star used the event to pay tribute to Harris…
Dubai Skyscraper Catches Fire
A fire at a Dubai skyscraper prompted thousands to be evacuated from one of the world’s tallest apartment buildings early Saturday morning local time. Images posted to social media showed…
Dubai Skyscraper Catches Fire
A fire at a Dubai skyscraper prompted thousands to be evacuated from one of the world’s tallest apartment buildings early Saturday morning local time. Images posted to social media showed…
Dubai Skyscraper Catches Fire
A fire at a Dubai skyscraper prompted thousands to be evacuated from one of the world’s tallest apartment buildings early Saturday morning local time. Images posted to social media showed…
Reality Check: Artist snaps flicks of people in trash
“I wanted to make a picture that made it impossible to ignore,” said Segal. According to the EPA in 2012, Americans generated about 251 million tons of trash. This amounts…
Reality Check: Artist snaps flicks of people in trash
Award-winning photographer Gregg Segal decided it was high time Americans had a visual of their waste production, so he decided to snap pictures of people in seven days of their…
Buying bitcoin: Morgan Spurlock looks to live off online currency
In the next airing of “Morgan Spurlock Inside Man,” the host sets out to examine all the essential elements of this most modern form of currency. And, in advance of…
Buying bitcoin: Morgan Spurlock looks to live off online currency
In the next airing of “Morgan Spurlock Inside Man,” the host sets out to examine all the essential elements of this most modern form of currency. And, in advance of…
Buying bitcoin: Morgan Spurlock looks to live off online currency
In the next airing of “Morgan Spurlock Inside Man,” the host sets out to examine all the essential elements of this most modern form of currency. And, in advance of…
Buying bitcoin: Morgan Spurlock looks to live off online currency
In the next airing of “Morgan Spurlock Inside Man,” the host sets out to examine all the essential elements of this most modern form of currency. And, in advance of…
Oklahoma Lawmaker Wants To Test Everybody For Syphilis Before Marriage
If one Oklahoma lawmaker has his way, people with sexually transmitted diseases will not just be getting married in his state. Senate Bill 733, introduced by state Sen. Anthony Sykes…
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao Showdown Is Set
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, widely considered two of the greatest boxers of their generation, have agreed to terms for a bout on May 2 at the MGM Grand…
Britain and Europe ‘Sleepwalked’ Into the Ukraine Crisis, Report Says
LONDON — Britain and the European Union made a “catastrophic misreading” of Russia and President Vladimir V. Putin and “sleepwalked” into the Ukraine crisis, treating it as a trade issue…
Key U.S. ally fears Iraq instability after anti-ISIS offensive
At issue is who will confront ISIS on the ground in a country where sectarian divisions run deep. “Arab partners in the ISIS coalition are concerned that the planned operation…