Coping with sudden loss after airplane crashes
“He called me, and he told me he was getting on the plane. And he asked me to marry him on the phone before he got on the plane,” Snow…
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Sending arms to Ukraine won’t work
Intensifying clashes in eastern Ukraine following a new Russian-backed separatist offensive on January 13 have fueled debate over how the United States and others should respond to the uptick in…
The Democratic presidential nominee doesn’t have to be a Democrat
The DNC defines a presidential candidate as someone who “has accrued delegates in the nominating process and plans to seek the nomination, has established substantial support for his or her…
Netanyahu stands by plans to address Congress next month
“We have a profound disagreement with the United States administration and the rest of the P5+1 over the offer that was made to Iran. This offer will enable Iran to…
Cuddling convention offers platonic snuggles
“I hated Valentine’s Day, and now I am looking forward to it. I am hoping to cuddle non-stop,” Jensen said. The 12-hour convention, which is strictly platonic and nonsexual, was…
Capturing snowflakes under a microscope
His hobby began 13 years ago, when the photography professor at Rochester Institute of Technology first began tinkering with how to capture the fleeting beauty of individual flakes before they…
EPL clubs set for windfall after $8 billion domestic TV rights deal
The deal for the three seasons from 2016 covers 168 live matches per season, with BSkyB to show 126 games, including Friday night matches for the first time. – The…
Jim Brown Fast Facts
Birth place: St. Simons Island, Georgia Birth name: James Nathaniel Brown Father: Swinton Brown, a professional boxer Mother: Theresa Brown, a housekeeper Marriages: Monique Gunthrop (1997-present); Sue Jones (1958-1972, divorced)…
Processed foods begone, Michelle Obama says: ‘Cheese dust is not food’
In the March issue of Cooking Light magazine, first lady Michelle Obama says she’s banished processed foods from her family’s table in an effort that began nearly a decade ago….
Newsweek Twitter, others hacked by CyberCaliphate
The Twitter feeds of Newsweek and veterans’ group Military Spouses of Strength were hacked Tuesday morning by a group identifying itself as CyberCaliphate, the same organization that was confirmed to…
Are selfies bad for us?
Of course, it’s absurd to suggest a selfie was in any way an incentive or motive for the murder, just as it’s absurd to suggest that social media causes criminal…
Imperiled monarch butterfly to get $3.2 million boost
The Fish and Wildlife Service will be partnering with a number of groups, including the National Wildlife Foundation, to raise awareness of the butterfly’s problems. The Fish and Wildlife Service…
Mars is the next step for humanity — we must take it
On the other hand, astronaut Chris Hadfield is skeptical: “Humanity is not going extinct,” he told me. He added: “There’s no great compelling reason to go, apart from curiosity, and…
Same-sex marriage: Where in the world is it legal?
Across the Atlantic in Europe, a low turnout at a referendum in Slovakia on Saturday failed to strengthen a ban on gay marriage and prevent gay couples from adopting. The…
Princess Anne and golfing greats among first women members of R&A
Princess Anne, who is also a member of the International OIympic Committee, and Sweden’s Sorenstam, were granted honorary membership status. The other five to be honored, Britons Laura Davies and…
Axelrod book: Obama lied on same-sex marriage
But Obama, Axelrod writes, opposed same-sex marriage during his 2008 presidential campaign and throughout most of his first term as President due to political concerns. “Gay marriage was a particularly…
American ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller dead, family says
“We are heartbroken to share that we’ve received confirmation that Kayla Jean Mueller, has lost her life,” a statement from the family reads. “Kayla was a compassionate and devoted humanitarian….
Russia’s Putin, Egypt’s el-Sisi agree on preliminary nuclear power deal
He said Russia would contribute to the construction of a nuclear power plant, training staff and scientific research. El-Sisi covered both economic and political cooperation in his remarks. – Putin’s…
Knut’s half-brother is fully adorable
This week, he made his first acquaintance with the snow, and zookeepers expect him to make his public debut in March. Until then, fans can watch the zoo’s weekly video…
It didn’t work before. So why is Ukraine seeking a new peace deal?
It didn’t work. The deal was signed, but the violence has only worsened since then, so on Wednesday, Ukraine and its Western allies will sit down once again with Russia…
Why Beck should thank Shirley Manson — and Kanye West
West took umbrage with Beck’s surprise win over his friend Beyonce’s self-titled album. But in an open letter to West posted on her Facebook page, Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson said…
Jindal won’t ‘evolve’ on same-sex marriage
“I’m not one of those politicians,” Jindal said on CNN’s “New Day.” “My faith teaches me that marriage is between a man and a woman. I don’t believe in discrimination…
Keystone debate is a sign of progress
Late last month, the U.S. Senate voted to approve the siting of the Keystone pipeline by a vote of 62-36. This vote will ultimately have little impact on the project’s…
Bowie’s ‘Changes’ to get limited edition 7-inch vinyl release
Though the song never reached the Top 40, it has always been a fan favorite and one of his better-known tracks. – In 2014, vinyl LP sales increased 52% and…
Separatists’ presence in doubt at Ukraine peace talks
But a European diplomat with knowledge of the current diplomatic efforts told CNN on Tuesday that early indications were that top rebel leaders, namely Alexander Zakharchenko and Denis Pushilin, would…
When chemistry meets couture: Clothes that change color with the climate
But most striking is the chameleonic couture on display. A bejeweled headdress, created with Swarovski’s gemstones division, changes color based on the heat generated by the wearer’s neural activity, thanks…
Will Uber and Lyft make your job obsolete?
In San Francisco, one federal district judge speculated that the ride-sharing company Uber may have to treat its drivers as employees rather than independent contractors. In another courtroom in the…
Tina Maze bids to make World Championship history
Monday’s gold medal win in the Alpine Combined, to go with a silver in the Super-G and gold in the Downhill at this year’s Alpine World Ski Championships, means Maze…
What makes Nairobi Africa’s ‘most intelligent’ city
According to the Intelligent Community Forum, “intelligent communities” are those that have taken “conscious steps” to create an economy that can prosper in the “broadband economy.” The group has recently…
UAE resumes anti-ISIS airstrikes
CNN’s Wolf Blitzer contributed to this report.