Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal leaves it late to claim deserved win over Ghana
A late goal from Moussa Sow secured Senegal all three points in dramatic fashion as it saw off Ghana 2-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations Group C opener at…
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Bobby Jindal invokes ‘no-go zones’ in London speech
And in an interview with CNN later that day, Jindal stood by his comments — though he was unable to offer specific examples to illustrate his claim. “I’ve heard from…
‘Doctor Who’ to remain on Netflix
Netflix confirmed on Friday that it’s renewed the contracts of several BBC shows, including several fan favorites. “Doctor Who” is among those that will remain available on the streaming service…
Murder of Hindu man sparks killing of three Muslims
The victim’s father claimed his son was abducted for an apparent relationship with a Muslim woman, Pandey said. – In September 2013, more than 60 people — most of them…
Joni Ernst to brave State of the Union rebuttal
Joni Ernst, the Republican Party’s latest rising star in the Senate, will do just that Tuesday, tapped by the GOP to deliver the rebuttal to Obama’s State of the Union…
Remembering King’s ‘dream’
Parents, classmates and bystanders — fewer in number than King’s audience of thousands, but no less enthusiastic — watched as each student approached a podium to deliver the speech line-by-line….
Don’t discount N. Korean stories after defector’s recanting, advocates say
A soft-spoken and shy man, Shin shared his harrowing story about escaping from a total control zone called Camp 14, giving Western audiences an accessible reading on North Korea. Over…
From Antwerp to Aleppo — and back: Europe’s nightmare
His family and friends were stunned. One friend told the local newspaper SudInfo: “He doesn’t even speak Arabic very well.” On Friday, the day after Belgian police killed two extremists…
NSA hacking since 2010 led U.S. to blame North Korea for Sony attack
Starting in 2010, the NSA broke into Chinese networks connecting North Korea to the World Wide Web and embedded malware into the networks used by North Korea’s cyberspies, including those…
Biden spotlights race, policing issues
However, he also defended police officers saying, “I also worked with thousands of honorable women and men wearing a uniformThe people I grew up with my entire career.” – RELATED:…
On MLK day, Rand Paul laments ‘uneasy coexistence of the two Americas’
Citing King’s rhetoric, Paul added that “the uneasy coexistence of the two Americas is brought to bear by the deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown.” Paul said that his…
Australian Open: Pregnant Li Na credits husband with ‘ace’
The two-time grand slam champion, who retired from tennis in 2014, chose to start spreading the news about her pregnancy at the Australian Open in the Rod Laver Stadium. “Me…
Basketball fan blows $25,000 watching Knicks’ nightmare season
The greatest sports franchises in the world all share one thing in common: superfans so passionate they will travel far and wide to watch their teams exult in victory. Dennis…
Michael Moore calls snipers ‘cowards’ on Twitter
My uncle killed by sniper in WW2. We were taught snipers were cowards. Will shoot u in the back. Snipers aren't heroes. And invaders r worse But if you're on…
Alan Gross is Obama guest at State of the Union
At the time of his release in December, Gross was five years into a 15-year prison sentence for allegedly working on behalf of America to undermine Havana’s government. – RELATED:…
Poll: Nearly six in 10 Republicans want Romney to run
Romney confirmed Friday night in a speech at the Republican National Committee’s winter meeting that he’s seriously thinking about jumping back into the fray, hinting that his campaign would focus…
Prosecutor in 1994 Buenos Aires Jewish center bombing found dead
Nisman, who had been under the protection of a 10-member security detail, was set to testify Monday to lawmakers on a report alleging that President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and…
Noam Chomsky: ‘Their’ terrorism versus ‘Our’ terrorism
Noam Chomsky is Institute Professor Emeritus in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His most recent book is “Masters of Mankind.” His web site is…
Going Dutch: Where beautiful windmills turn back the clock
One of these historic windmills is “De Kat,” meaning “The Cat,” which uses wind power to create pigments for paint. The listed building has a rich history; first built between…
A 1965 failure that still haunts America
Then, with a Democratic administration riding high on a string of major legislative victories, including landmark civil rights and voting rights legislation, six days of horrendous rioting broke out in…
50 years later, MLK’s work is not done
But, like Dr. King, we must continue to march on. We march on toward the realization of the American Dream. We are not diverted by those who would deny opportunity…
Betty White gets a flash mob for her 93rd birthday
The surprise was caught on video: White is being driven in a golf cart on the “Hot in Cleveland” set by co-star Dave Foley, who casually says, “I think there…
Larry Wilmore rises to the top
The writer and comedian, whose new “The Nightly Show” debuts on Comedy Central on Monday after Jon Stewart’s “Daily Show,” has generally stayed behind the scenes. Sure, he’s popped up…
7 ways to boost your happiness
I get it. We all want, and deserve, that sense of well-being. But save your money. Achieving happiness is easier than you may think. We all experience emotional highs throughout…
Give the unemployed a second chance
Even though the 46-year-old mother of five has an accounting certificate and a mind for numbers, prospective employers “don’t so much as look at me because of my age or…
How right was Romney? 2016 campaign would hinge on American buyer’s remorse
After all, in 2012 Romney lost all but one of the battleground states, trailed President Barack Obama 332-206 in electoral votes and Republicans panned his gaffe-prone campaign, chaotic convention and…
Young minds, bright future: Robotics revolution hits Ugandan classrooms
By showing students as young as six how robots can solve real-world problems, Fundi Bots founder Solomon King Benge wants young people to develop a creative skill set they can…
Hip-hop world mourns A$AP Yams, dead at 26
He was 26 years old. “We bugged out on New Years, I didn’t know that would be the last time Seeing my brother,” A$AP Ferg, one of the stars who…
Chinese newspaper under fire for photos of dead singer
“We sincerely apologize for the disturbance and discomfort we have caused to Yao’s family, fans and netizens,” the statement read. The newspaper admitted to taking photos of the 33-year-old’s body…
European officials unite to try to thwart terrorism
Officials are scrambling to stop the spread of terrorism and threats, with European Union foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday to tackle the issue. “We start with obviously a…