Air Force sending ‘tankbuster’ jets back to Europe
“The Air Force is increasing rotational presence in Europe to reassure our allies and partner nations that our commitment to European security is a priority,” Lt. Gen. Tom Jones, vice…
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Begala: The day Jon Stewart blew up my show
From my perspective, the show that day was a debacle. I was unprepared for the onslaught since Stewart had recently been on “Hannity & Colmes” (Fox News’ truly awful knockoff…
‘Fifty Shades of Ouch’ as firefighters brace for more emergencies
Firefighters in London are concerned that there could be a “spike” in emergency calls from people stuck in handcuffs and other sex toys after watching the new “Fifty Shades of…
‘Enormous resources’ on rescue attempt for Kayla Mueller, Obama says
Kayla Mueller was difficult to reach6,000 miles away and held captive by the Islamic militants of ISIS. But her family and U.S. government officials say they went to great lengths…
Scanadu: The medical Tricorder from Star Trek is here
In other words, he was pitching the legendary Tricorder from Star Trek, even naming it after Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy, the blue-clad, very irritable medical officer from the 1960s show….
Have I told you lately that I love you?
It was too soon. This man was too lovely to be true. I should wait for him to say it. But that night, half-awake under the covers, curled together as…
Not quite a presidential debate for Nigeria
But on Wednesday evening, many Nigerians got the closest to seeing their two main choices fight it out over the airwaves. Incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan addressed the country by one…
Carly Fiorina: Chances of 2016 run ‘way over 50%’
Fiorina’s comments came after she spoke at a conference in Washington hosted by LincolnLabs, a group that aims to advance conservative principles through technology. – With eye on a presidential…
Reid recovering from follow-up eye surgery
Reid’s was injured Jan. 1 when an exercising band he was using snapped, causing him to tumble head first into a set of cabinets in his Nevada home. During his…
Actress is first model with Down syndrome in New York Fashion Week
“Young girls and even young women … (see me) and say, ‘hey, if she can do it, so can I,’ ” Brewer told Today.com. “It’s a true inspiration being a…
What happens after Ukraine peace deal?
Despite the hopes, some European leaders have voiced skepticismafter all, a previous peace plan agreed to in September disintegrated amid continued fighting. So now the leaders have struck a new…
Former Beatle and Clapton wife looks back with love
“I feel very lucky that I was part of that whole scene in the ’60s and ’70s,” she says in a phone interview from her home in Britain. “I love…
Dressing Mr. Grey
“Ana,” as she’s known in E.L. James’ erotic bestselling novel, watches Grey unbutton his single-breasted jacket, revealing the silk tie he used to bind her wrists to her headboard a…
FBI director to speak on police, race relations
It’s a subject Comey and the FBI have largely sidestepped except in the context of civil rights investigations. Comey is expected to say they police officers aren’t inherently prone to…
Chief Alabama judge would defy Supreme Court in gay marriage ruling
Chief Justice Roy Moore likened an eventual U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriage to the Dred Scott ruling and Plessy v. Ferguson, two 19th century Supreme Court…
First on CNN: Philadelphia wins bid to host the 2016 Democratic National Convention
New York and Columbus, Ohio, were the two other cities vying for the right to host the Democratic convention. The event is scheduled for the week of July 25, 2016….
Coast Guard dispatched to help free ship stranded in ice
“The seas of Antarctica are treacherous and unforgiving,” U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Charles Ray said in a press release out Wednesday night from the Coast Guard. “This incident is…
No smoking if the kids are in the car, says England
The legislation applies to enclosed, private vehicles but not to anyone driving alone. “Three million children are exposed to second-hand smoke in cars, putting their health at risk,” the Public…
‘Fifty Shades of Grey:’ Is it what fans were hoping for?
Fans and film critics battled to be the dominant voice at the international premiere of “Fifty Shades of Grey” in Berlin Wednesday nightand it was the unrestrained exuberance of the…
Big data saves lives
Unfortunately, Mr. Kakaes’ column appears to be part of a larger narrative that is skewing the perception of the importance of advanced data analytics to economies, societies and families around…
Neil deGrasse Tyson poaches Conan’s set, sidekick
Be careful what you ask, Conan. – The skit helped hype Tyson’s new show, which is based on his very popular podcast. “Star Talk” is set to premiere in April.
Wanted: Punxsutawney Phil, for snow against humanity
Fed up with the more than 4 feet of snow their region has gotten this winter, police issued a tongue-in-cheek arrest warrant for the notorious whistlepig. – Punxsutawney Phil: Six…
You could hang Lionel Messi on your wall … for $450,000
Japan’s Takashi Murakami portrait of the Barcelona great has been valued at approximately $450,000 and will be auctioned in London to raise money for charity Thursday. “Lionel Messi and a…
Long-held Al Jazeera journalists freed, pending retrial
Their release comes less than two weeks after their colleague, Al Jazeera correspondent Peter Greste, was released and deported to his native Australia. The three journalists were arrested in Egypt…
With ‘Bosch,’ Amazon gambles on drama series
But “Bosch” enters into the territory more familiar to competitor Netflix, which has several dramas, including the critically-acclaimed “House of Cards.” The Amazon series centers on Harry Bosch, the fictional…
Majority of Israelis don’t trust Obama on Iran
Asked whether they trust Obama to ensure Iran doesn’t get the bomb, a whopping 72 percent of likely voters in the March 17 Knesset elections said no, compared to 64%…
Father says he knew he’d find the 3 students dead in Chapel Hill condo
Much of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is grieving at vigils and prayer services after three students were found shot to death. But for Mohammad Abu-Salha, that has to wait. He…
‘Imitation Game’ is right: UK must pardon thousands of homosexuals
Its call to action: a plea to the British government to grant pardons to the estimated 49,000 men who were convicted under the UK’s anti-gay laws, just as Alan Turingthe…
Tiger Woods takes a break from golf
Tiger Woodsa 14-time major champion and former world No. 1is taking a break from the sport after admitting his game isn’t up to scratch. The 39-year-old shot a career worst…
Biden visit excites some Iowa Dems
“I don’t think it is a coincidence that he is coming to Iowa as opposed to, say, Arizona, where I assume they also have community colleges,” said Sara Riley, a…