Former Spanish King faces paternity suit
The court accepted the case for study, two court spokeswomen told CNN. The royal household affirmed its “respect” for judicial decisions but declined further comment. – The plaintiff has asked…
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10 dead after prison bus collides with train
The accident occurred when the bus “left the roadway” and collided with a train The bus was traveling from a prison facility in Abilene to one in El Paso, the…
Who’s going to get those Oscar nominations?
It’s a strange year for the Academy Awards, where the divide between blockbusters and critic-friendly movies continues to grow. Of all the likely major-category nominees, only “Gone Girl” and “Into…
Nadine Angerer: The ‘nobody’ who became belle of the Ballon d’Or
Thrust into the spotlight at the 2007 Women’s World Cup, the perennial reserve goalkeeper put in a virtuoso performance, going unbeaten for a world record 540 minutes during Germany’s victorious…
New Obama rules aim to slash methane emissions
The rule will call for between 40% and 45% reduction of methane emissions from the oil and gas industry by 2025. Methane accounts for 10% of the United States’ total…
After ISIS Twitter threat, military families rethink online lives
As the spouse of a Special Forces soldier, she’s always tried to be conscious of how much she advertises that she and her three young children are a military family….
‘The Carrot Man’: How one man won’t let his horse veg out
Italian Luca Moneta is one of the world’s leading show jumpers but has been labeled by his peers “The Carrot Man” for his novel approach to training horses. Last year…
Racing legend Kauto Star steps out in new sport
The 14-year-old racehorse, one of the greatest steeplechasers of all time and a two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, made his dressage debut at London’s Olympia Horse Show on Tuesday. Dressage,…
Analysis: Attack claim shows al Qaeda desperate not to be eclipsed by ISIS
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula commander Nasr Ibn Ali al-Ansi’s 12-minute message declares brothers Said and Cherif Kouachi to bein the group’s eyes”heroes” who “were assigned and accepted and…
Host of first Jeb Bush 2016 fundraiser tied to Florida pay-to-play lawsuit
Charles Davis was the vice chairman of Marsh and McLennan Companies during much of the time that Florida officials accused the company of taking kickbacks and rigging bids. Now the…
Amid busy January, Albuquerque police kill man allegedly wearing body armor
Police responded to a suspicious criminal activity call shortly before 5 p.m. and encountered two men, according to a statement from Albuquerque Police Department spokesman Tanner Tixier. One of the…
Should jury take a field trip in Aaron Hernandez trial?
Jurors will get to see Aaron Hernandez’s trophy case when they visit his home during the former New England Patriots star’s murder trial, a judge ruled last week. The Assistant…
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Tom Cotton on terror threat: ‘We have to win on offense’
Cotton, an Army combat veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, called for the deployment of additional special operations forces and an increase in bombing missions to fight the…
Bring on the dancing horses: Equestrian artist creates stunning horse show
With flowing dresses and dazzling routines, the former stunt artist is helping breathe new life into the ancient art of horse training. Today, dressage is familiar to most as an…
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Murder and mayhem not what Islam is about
“We try to live lives of peace and harmony within ourselves and with our neighbors.” Abdul-Jabbar — also a best-selling author who was in London promoting a pair of new…
Judge: No delay in Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s trial
A federal judge on Wednesday denied a request to push back the trial of alleged Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who’d requested a delay after last week’s terrorist attacks in…
In full 2016 mode, Rand Paul starts New Hampshire blitz
It’s his first time to the Granite State since he made a two-day swing in October to campaign for Scott Brown, and his fifth visit to the state in the…
Turkey bans Charlie Hebdo cover online
The move came as Deputy Prime Minister Yalcin Akdogan wrote on Twitter, “Those who are publishing figures referring to our supreme Prophet are those who disregard the sacred.” Such a…
ISIS: Everything you need to know about the rise of the militant group
The group began in 2004 as al Qaeda in Iraq, before rebranding as ISIS two years later. It was an ally ofand had similarities withOsama bin Laden’s al Qaeda: both…
‘Transformers’ leads Razzies’ picks for 2014’s worst
Bay received a nomination for worst director, and the film picked up nominations for worst screenplay, worst supporting actor (Kelsey Grammer, a nod that also lumped in his performances in…
Why 2015 will be defining year for India
If there were an annual prize for the “World’s Most Hopeful Economy,” it would likely go to India. After years of disappointing returns, the world’s largest democracy rediscovered vigor in…
Wilfried Bony joins Manchester City
Hours after pictures of Bony holding aloft a City shirt emerged on Twitter, the English Premier League champions have finally confirmed the signing of the Ivorian striker. Bony, who scored…
Paris attacks will be ‘told-you-so’ moment for Europe’s far-right
The horrific twin attacks in Paris last week have sent shockwaves throughout Europe. Political leaders from across the EU joined millions of French mourners on Sunday, and Europeans-at-large continue to…
Billy Joel, Mumford & Sons lead 2015 Bonnaroo lineup
British folk rockers Mumford & Sons, electronic superstar Deadmau5, rapper Kendrick Lamar and British indie rockers Florence + the Machine help round out the headline acts. Other notable performers include…
Can failing be good for your career?
When other women ask Christine Lagarde about coping with failureand they often dothe head of the International Monetary Fund doesn’t mince her words. “Oh get over it. Get over it…
Virginia lawmaker wins re-election despite jail term for alleged affair with 17-year-old
Morrissey, 57, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge last month to avoid a possible felony conviction after an alleged sexual relationship with his underage secretary caught the attention of her…
Astronauts relocate after space station alarm
The U.S. astronauts are safe, the agency said. – It is possible that the alarm was set off by a faulty sensor or some other cause, he said.
Traffic lights on your windshield could get you home faster
Being stuck in traffic is one of the most infuriating experiences for a driver, but researchers at Carnegie Melon University may have found a solution. They claim they can reduce…
What is al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula?
Here’s a look at what we know about the Islamist extremist group. Where is AQAP based? AQAP has its home in Yemen, an impoverished Middle Eastern nation that borders Saudi…