UK’s Beagle 2 lander spotted on Mars
The landercrammed with devices to look for signs of life on Marsnever radioed home after hitching a ride aboard the European Space Agency’s Mars Express orbiter and dropping into the…
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Charlie Hebdo releases app as ‘survivors’ issue’ sells out
The Charlie Hebdo app features the so-called “survivor’s issue” of the satirical magazine, which sold out within minutes in France and across Europe this week. Versions are available for iOS,…
Group makes last-ditch effort to save ‘Top Gun’ carrier
“It’ll take 10 minutes,” the officer replies. “Bull—- 10 minutes! This thing will be over in two minutes! Get on it!” Stinger says. Fast-forward to 2015, and the fate of…
U.S. Congressional delegation travels to Cuba this weekend
Their itinerary includes meetings with Cuban government officials, a possible meeting with Cardinal Jaime Ortega Alamino, possible meetings with representatives of Cuba’s civil society, a visit to the U.S. Interests…
The Pope is wrong on religious speech
The popular Pope Francis is taking some hits himself after some lighthearted comments that included a pretend punch to a colleague. The comments came while trying to make the point…
Muslim lawmaker: Violence ‘doesn’t represent’ religion
“It’s not any different than those who claim to be Christians or Jews or Hindus and commit atrocious acts,” Democratic Rep. Andre Carson said on CNN’s New Day of the…
State of the Union: 67 years in 67 seconds
We put them all together into one single State of the Union address by eleven different presidents and spanning 67 years. Nobody knows every word President Obama will say on…
Has London gone insane or is this house really worth $1.1 million?
Upstairs, a makeshift curtain dangles by a string while an assortment of shelves and cupboards clutter the untidy space below. Not quite what you’d expect from a $1.1 million (£650,000)…
Idina Menzel to sing national anthem at Super Bowl
R&B star John Legend will sing “America the Beautiful.” Treshelle Edmond will accompany both with American Sign Language.
Sir Patrick Stewart stars as the most annoying plane passenger
Among the portrayed offenses, which were compiled from Expedia’s 2014 Airplane Etiquette Study, Stewart feasted on a day-old tuna sandwich and a slice of Camembert cheese as the “stinky snacker”…
Australian Open: Seven stories to follow
The women’s champion was less surprising, in the form of the now retired Li Na. With this year’s opening grand slam starting Monday, here are seven things to watch as…
They shall not pass: Defiant Aberdeen keeps the world at bay
None of those? Well, what about Aberdeen, then? When people talk about the Dons, it tends to be through a bit of a nostalgic haze. Remember those 1980s days when…
‘Boyhood’ is tops, Keaton takes a tumble at Critics’ Choice
But the awards didn’t leave “Boyhood’s” main competition, “Birdman” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” bereft. “Birdman” earned trophies for best acting ensemble and star Michael Keaton, while “Budapest” took home…
Flogging delayed for Saudi activist
Saudi Arabian rights activist Raif Badawi will not be flogged Friday for medical reasons, his wife said. Badawi, convicted on charges that included insulting Islam, had been scheduled to receive…
Missing AIG insurance executive dead, family says
The 33-year-old was last seen around 11 p.m. on January 8. He did not show up to meetings the next day and was reported missing. – On the Facebook page…
Rick Perry Fast Facts
Personal:Birth date: March 4, 1950 Birth place: Paint Creek, Texas Birth name: James Richard Perry Father: Joseph Ray Perry, a farmer Mother: Amelia (Holt) Perry – July 8, 2013 –…
Police: Gunman enters post office in Colombes, France
The incident began around 12:45 p.m. (6:45 a.m. ET). The gunman might be mentally unstable, according to police in Colombes, a community about 10 kilometers northwest of the French capital….
Dick Cheney Fast Facts
Birth place: Lincoln, Nebraska Birth name: Richard Bruce Cheney Father: Richard Herbert Cheney, worked for the Department of Agriculture Mother: Marjorie Lorraine (Dickey) Cheney Marriage: Lynne Ann (Vincent) Cheney (August…
Nicolas Sarkozy Fast Facts
Birth place: Paris, France Birth name: Nicolas Paul Stéphane Sarkozy de Nagy-Bocsa Father: Pal Sarkozy de Nagy-Bocsa Mother: Andree (Mallah) Sarkozy de Nagy-Bocsa – March 21, 2013 – Is placed…
Mahathir bin Mohamad Fast Facts
Father: an Indian Muslim, was a teacher in Northern Malaysia Marriage: Siti Hasmah Ali (1956) Children: Marina, Mirzan, Melinda, Mokhzani, Mukhriz, Maizura, Mazhar Education: Entered the King Edward VII College…
Eurozone Fast Facts
January 1, 1999 – The euro is introduced. The European Union’s Maastricht Treaty “convergence criteria,” or requirements for a member country to use the euro as currency:– Annual budget deficits…
Former Romney campaign co-chair ‘not happy’ with interest in 2016
“I’m not happy, frankly, with the way that he’s chosen to re-enter presidential politics, and I think his friends need to be honest with him about that,” he said. “He’s…
How bad is booze anyway? 6 crazy facts about drinking
Drinking moderately comes with a wealth of health benefits, says Sam Zakhari, senior vice president of the Distilled Spirits Council and former director of the Division of Metabolism and Health…
Supreme Court gay marriage decision could have 2016 repercussions
It’s not an issue that establishment Republicans are eager to drag into the spotlight. On the national level, the party is increasingly reluctant to focus on social issues, especially after…
Yaya Toure unsure over Manchester City future after ‘horrible year’
There is the reported $334,000-a-week salary, the luxury homes and cars, not to mention the silverware from last season when Manchester City won the Premier League and the English League…
Activists won’t accept Warren’s ‘no’
Their hope that is that their money, organization and manpower can convince Warren, the once little-known Harvard professor, that she could become the first Madam President. One month without a…
Paris and Nigeria: A tale of two hashtags
In matters regarding Nigeria, the international community seems to be learning from experience. Why galvanize support for a government that then exercises its sovereignty by not backing up that support?…
Right’s top 5 arguments against Romney in 2016
Some are openly negative about the possibility. “I am willing myself not to believe Romney is running again. That’s too stupid even for his set of advisers,” tweeted Erick Erickson,…
‘Vindskip’ cargo ship uses its hull as a giant sail
Futuristic concepts for container ships powered by alternative energy range from windmill-powered propellers to banks of vertical metal sails. Even though most are still on the drawing board, one concept…
“A Necessary Evil”: Legendary punk rock producer Kim Fowley dead at 75
“With a career in the music business spanning over fifty years, Fowley was a singularly unique figure in the realms of rock history.” Fowley worked with a wide range of…