What if you had as much political influence as a billionaire?
The only thing surprising about the first lady’s statement is that a leading political figure said out loud something we all know. What she didn’t say is that her advice…
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Polls show GOP presidential primary fight wide open
Their leads, however, are all within the margin of error, indicating a tight race in the three key early nominating states. – The New Hampshire survey was conducted from Feb….
Myths and secrets of presidential monuments
It’s all bunk, National Park Service Ranger Michael Kelly told me during a recent visit. “It’s not a fact.” There are 57 steps at the Lincoln Memorial; Lincoln was 56…
Age before beauty? We’ve got both, actually
Young, fresh faced women were chosen as the poster girls for brands selling products to make women look and feel young again, or maintain that ever essential ‘youthful glow’. But…
5 things to know for your New Day – Monday, February 16
ISIS CHRISTIANS Egypt retaliates: The Egyptian military said Monday it has bombed ISIS targets in Libya after the militant group released a video that appeared to show the beheadings of…
ISIS comes to Libya
Fighters loyal to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria are now in complete control of the city of Derna, population of about 100,000, not far from the Egyptian border…
5 Ukrainian security forces killed after ceasefire, army official says
The ceasefire went into effect more than 24 hours earlier, at midnight Saturday night. The Ukrainian Army still has plans to pull heavy weapons out of the area, but it…
Wurlitzer wizards bring the music back to Amsterdam’s art deco marvel
A second key brings the sound of tweeting birds, and another the clopping sound of horse hooves, as if someone is standing off-stage with a pair of coconut shells. Then…
Cycling in Amsterdam: How to pedal like a local
It’s pancake flat, it’s riddled with cycle tracks and almost everyone gets around on two wheels. There are so many bikes it looks like — hard though this may be…
Denmark attacks: Suspect was ‘well-known’ to police
With the assailant now dead, some questions might never be answered. But more and more details are starting to surface. Here’s the latest: Cartoonist, possible target speaks out The carnage…
Solar flair: NASA mission provides mesmerizing images of the sun
And now, following the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) mission’s fifth anniversary, we can share in some of the most dramatic and mesmerizing moments of the last half-decade in space. –…
Qantas to enforce lounge dress code following passenger complaints
According to a statement from the airline released to CNN, from April 1 travelers visiting domestic Qantas Clubs and Business Lounges in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney airports…
Egypt says it bombed ISIS targets in Libya after killings of Christians
The Egyptian military said Monday it has bombed ISIS targets in Libya after the militant group released a video that appeared to show the mass beheadings of Coptic Christians. “The…
How North Korean defector’s story unraveled
Shortly after escaping from North Korea, Shin Dong-hyuk formulated what he called a “sanitized” version of the his life, which he repeated for almost 10 years and subsequently became a…
Southern U.S. faces messy mix of snow, ice and sleet
Southern Indiana could see up to 10 inches of snow while northern Kentucky faces between 8 to 14 inches, according to the National Weather Service. “Travel will be treacherous with…
Hong Kong ferry captain jailed for deadly collision
A jury found him guilty of 39 counts of manslaughter and endangering the lives of others at sea on Saturday. The captain of the other vessel, which was owned by…
The search for MH370: Next phase gets underway
The next phase in the underwater search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has begun. The GO Phoenix search vessel arrived in the search area in the southern Indian Ocean and…
Xi’s foreign policy: No meek approach in Year of Sheep
For the 61-year-old Xiconsidered China’s most powerful leader in decadeshis marquee appearance last November as the host of a global summit has offered good clues on his future moves. During…
Obsession with beauty almost killed Brazilian pageant runner-up
“I’ve had more than 10 surgeries,” she told CNN. “My nose, my cheekbones, my jaw. I injected my lips numerous times, changed my breasts twice and did liposuction two times.”…
Back to the future: Growing older, or up?
Photographer Irina Werning sheds light upon this universal journey in “Back to the Future,” an ongoing photo series that began in 2011. Werning’s retro-looking photos are re-creations of ones taken…
Former United States poet laureate Philip Levine dies
Levine served as poet laureate from 2011 to 2012. He won the Pulitzer Prize for “The Simple Truth” in 1995 and two National Book Awards for “What Work Is” (1991)…
North Korea’s biggest party: Celebrating Kim Jong Il’s birthday
To mark the 73rd anniversary of the birth of late dictator Kim Jong Il (who died in 2011) on Monday, North Korea will stage a military parade, patriotic chants, dance…
14 foods overseas Chinese miss the most
With 56 ethnic groups, eight recognized major cuisines and countless cooking styles, this menu of Chinese favorites could run longer than a finely pulled noodle. But these 14 dishes are…
U.N. Security Council slams Houthi rebel takeover in Yemen
Sunday’s 15-0 vote came several days after U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned that Yemen was “collapsing before our eyes.” – CNN’s Greg Botelho and journalist Hakim Almasmari contributed to this…
ISIS releases video claiming beheadings of Egyptian Coptic Christians
The five-minute video, released by the terror group’s propaganda wing al-Hayat Media, includes a masked English-speaking jihadi who says, “The sea you have hidden Sheikh Osama bin Laden’s body in,…
Cartoonist survives Copenhagen attack: ‘They threw me in a storage room’
Lars Vilks is no stranger to threats. The Swedish cartoonist is on an al Qaeda hit list and travels everywhere with bodyguards at his side. He’s survived previous attempts on…
Woman’s murder sparks outrage in Turkey
Three suspects have been arrested in the murder of Ozgecan Aslan, 20, whose body was found Friday in Mersin’s Tarsus district in southern Turkey, according to the country’s semiofficial news…
Meet Oregon’s next governor
READ: ‘Greek tragedy’ leads to governor’s resignation But for Brown, who is married to a man and has served as Oregon’s secretary of state since 2009, it will be the…
Are presidents overrated?
We have an unhealthy obsession with presidents as the sole movers of American politics. For too long, Americans have understood history primarily through the lens of the presidency. School textbooks…
Stan Wawrinka completes full set of titles with Rotterdam triumph
He has six titles at ATP 250 level, a Masters 1000 crown at Monte Carlo last spring, a grand slam at last year’s Australian Open, plus Olympic gold with Roger…