Suicide blast at Nigerian bus station kills 4, injures dozens
The attack happened in the town of Potiskum, police and hospital sources said. – Potiskum, the commercial capital of Yobe state, has been repeatedly rocked by deadly Boko Haram bomb…
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How to talk to kids about racism
Fink stopped. “I’m Asian,” she told the child, “and when you do that, it hurts my feelings.” The student snapped to attention. “Oh! I’m sorry!” she told her teacher, and…
Obama aide: Congress should leave Iran alone
Republicans plot in chocolate heaven – “It does not make any sense for Congress to scuttle that deal right now, because that will put America in a bad place, not…
Need an NFL primer? Here are 5 things to keep you in game
In two weeks, the Super Bowl will be upon us. After this grandest of American sports spectacles, the salad days of basketball and baseball will follow, along with a smattering…
Delaware shooting occurs near unoccupied Biden home
The incident occurred around 8:25 p.m. “A vehicle drove by the vice president’s residence at a high rate of speed and fired multiple gun shots. This occurred on a public…
Burr hits U.S. allies in Middle East
Murphy: Drone strikes are ‘bulletin board material’ – “We’ve let it go on for far too long,” Murphy said, “and now that we realize the reality, the danger, the immediacy…
Cameron, Rubio: Terrorism threat growing
Europe terror threat: Greece aids Belgium with investigation He said he won’t use the word “war,” as French President Francois Hollande did, to describe the effort to prevent terror attacks…
Huckabee hits Obamas over Beyonce again
Seven things we learned in Mike Huckabee’s book Huckabee had drawn attention last week because his new book — called “God, Guns, Grits and Gravy” — is, as he’s noted…
Chaffetz: Romney’s serious about 2016
Romney giving ‘serious consideration’ to 2016 Romney, he said, “checks three boxes that the rest of the candidates don’t necessarily” tick off. He’s been vetted, Chaffetz said. He’s been “proven…
Murphy: Drone strikes are ‘bulletin board material’
The Connecticut Democrat said on CNN’s “State of the Union” that the United States “shouldn’t be full of such hubris” that it takes actions that lead to more attacks like…
Can America handle the truth on race?
As we mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year, it’s worth asking: Can America handle either one? When Nelson Mandela became president of South Africa after the end of…
Penn State still doesn’t get it
All eyes were glued to the big guy in the gym. Red-faced and sweaty, he must have been benching more than 300 pounds. But the weights were slipping. Just as…
Driver pinned between 2 semi trucks tells of terrifying crash
“When I saw those lights coming, I knew he was going to hit me,” Whitby said. “And then I closed my eyes and prayed that everything turned out OK. That…
Like life there, cockfighting in Cuba is a gray area
That was the case when I decided to join 93-year-old Tono Torrente on a trip to the outskirts of Havana to a cockfighting arena. On paper, this was a privately…
ISIS militants free hundreds of Yazidis in Iraq, local official says
Once they were freed, they walked up to a Peshmerga checkpoint southwest of the city of Kirkuk, according to Jabari. – The U.S. State Department estimates that 500,000 Yazidis live…
Police: Fugitive Kentucky teens arrested after multistate hunt
The two are suspected of stealing three carstwo with guns insidein various states. They were the subjects of a search that stretched from Kentucky to Georgia. Authorities discovered them asleep…
Europe tackles threats, boosts security after terror attacks
Here are the latest developments: Belgium: Armed soldiers patrol cities Heavily armed guards filtered through the streets of Brussels and Antwerp on Saturday, a sight the country hasn’t seen in…
Pope Francis: Throngs gather in Manila for Mass
The nation intensified security at all venues, with the presidential detail deployed to safeguard the pope. About 25,000 Philippine national police are backing the presidential security detail tasked with safety…
Cosby’s Denver show draws protests
Cosby never once mentioned the accusations of sexual assault that have cast a shadow over his reputation and career in recent months, leading to a string of show cancellations in…
Indonesia executes 6 for drug offenses, sets off diplomatic storm
The executions, carried out by firing squad shortly after midnight Sunday local time, were the first under Indonesia’s new president Joko Widodo. Citizens of Malawi, Nigeria and Vietnam were also…
Actor Stephen Fry marries Elliott Spencer
He shared a picture of the happy couple signing marriage documents. – Fry has appeared in various movies, including “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.” He also hosts…
No charges after Oklahoma police chief shot four times
Ross was shot by the man living in the house, KFOR said. The chief had just donned a protective vest, which is credited with saving his life, the OSBI said…
Obama tax plan: Middle-class credits, higher rates for rich
The moveslikely to meet resistance from Republicans in Congressare meant to pay for the long slate of new programs the President began laying out two weeks ago designed to bolster…
‘Sea of Blue’ rally backs police
Organizers put together the event to try to counter some of the anti-law enforcement sentiment expressed in the nationwide protests. – Standing behind law enforcement officers is “long overdue, ”…
Friend breaks news to cancer survivor: You’re going to Disneyland!
Violet’s wish came true in December 2013 thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation. When the non-profit granted 3-year-old Juniper’s wish in October, they offered Violet the chance to share the news to…
Superstar Sprinter Sacre makes comeback from heart problem
On his toes before the race and with a silky sheen of sweat on his skin, this enthusiastic chaser looked in excellent physical condition and seemed eager to do his…
As Keystone vote looms, it’s crunch time for federal agencies to weigh in
The State Department on Friday notified those agencies have only until February 2 “to provide their views on the national interest with regard to the Keystone XL Pipeline permit application,”…
Bill Cosby facing litany of allegations
Though the star has vehemently denied most of the accusations that he drugged and sexually assaulted young women seeking career guidance, the stories are taking their toll on his reputation…
Congo deny Equatorial Guinea as Africa Cup of Nations kicks offs
The squad had shared a seven-figure bonus after winning their first game of the tournament three years ago, but Congo Brazzaville put paid to any hopes of windfall this time…
Dashcam video shows officer grooving to Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’
A dashcam video of Dover Police Master Cpl. Jeff Davis cruising in his police vehicle and grooving to Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” was an instant hit on Friday. The…