3 Mondays, 3 straight snow storms bury the Northeast
This is the continuing story of the Winter of 2015. Boston is in the cross hairs again, but winter storm warnings are in place across large portions of the Northeast,…
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Parents’ anguish as they wait for word on daughter ISIS claims is dead
For a year and half, Mueller’s family in this idyllic town has lived with the knowledge that the Islamic militant group ISIS is holding the 26-year-old American aid worker. Publicly,…
Egypt soccer teams played to the end despite clashes that killed scores of fans
The nation’s health ministry said 19 people died in the riots at a match in Cairo on Sunday. State media reported higher numbers. At least 30 people were killed when…
Grammys 2015: Sam Smith Dominates Top Categories
Grammys winners list – Smith tied with Beyonce for the most nominations this year with six.
China executes mining tycoon Liu Han
The men met with their families before they were executed, Xinhua said. Liu has been linked by state media to former security czar Zhou Yongkang — the most senior official…
Kanye: “Beck needs to respect artistry,” bashes Grammys
Watch Beyonce and Jay Z react to Kanye rushing the stage during Beck’s Grammy win “I just know that the Grammys, if they want real artists, to keep coming back,…
Vets fight to save hero dog who tried to shield owner from house fire
First responders on the scene found Carmen, a 9-year-old boxer, on top of Ledford, trying to shelter his face from the heat, smoke and flame, according to CNN affiliate WCPO….
Bruce Jenner calls fatal car crash ‘a devastating tragedy’
“My heartfelt and deepest sympathies go out to the family and loved ones, and to all of those who were involved or injured in this terrible accident,” Jenner said in…
Beck didn’t think he would win album of the year, either
“It would be a surprise with this record, honestly,” Beck told Billboard on the red carpet of the Clive Davis pre-Grammys party on Saturday night (Feb. 7). Although Beck has…
Sam Smith wants a new boyfriend who can clean his Grammys
Sam Smith dominates top Grammy categories When Smith won Record of the Year earlier in the night he thanked his ex for the heartbreak that inspired his award-winning music. “I…
Beyond Muscat: 9 reasons to visit Oman
This desert haven wrapped by mountains is a peaceful and uncrowded spot with five-star hotels, white sand beaches and warm waters. As well as some of the best diving in…
Stars turn Grammys into social-issues platform
Sam Smith, who was the big winner at tonight’s ceremony, hit on that last theme in particular in the acceptance speech for best pop vocal album. “I just want to…
North Korea flaunts its ‘cutting-edge’ missiles
But some analysts are saying North Korea’s touted missiles appear to be Russian designs. The announcement of the tests also occurs just weeks before the annual joint U.S.-South Korea military…
Kurdish fighters battle equipment woes as well as ISIS in northern Iraq
Abdullah is one of a few dozen peshmerga stationed on Mount Zartak, overlooking Mosul from the east. The city is still firmly under the control of the Islamic State in…
Chinese couples shun Year of the Sheep babies
Perturbed, she convinced her husband to delay their plans to conceive. They now hope to have a baby in 2016 – the Year of the Monkey, according to the Chinese…
Plane buffs captured Flight 370 in images before disappearance
Ercan Karakas, an airline captain, captured a similar image in Istanbul in January 2012. “I’m a spotter. I love to watch and photograph the takeoffs of heavy aircrafts,” he wrote…
Mexico’s ‘Queen of the Pacific’ released from prison
Now, after more than seven years behind bars, the woman known as “The Queen of the Pacific” is free. A judge ruled in favor of her appeal last week, Mexico’s…
Grammys 2015: The winners list
Still, Beyonce’s six nods have officially made her the most Grammy-nominated woman in history, passing Dolly Parton. Iggy Azalea has four nominations. Beyonce also picked up enough wins to help…
Making a ‘squat’ a home
She first visited a squata building occupied by people who don’t own it or pay rentout of personal interest in April 2013, while she was in London studying for her…
Grammys 2015: The awards you didn’t see
Best Regional Roots Music Album: Jo-El Sonnier, The Legacy Best Reggae Album: Ziggy Marley, Fly Rasta Billboard.com: Grammys 2015: See all of our coverage Best World Music Album: Angelique Kidjo,…
Prime Minister Tony Abbott survives a no-confidence vote in Australia
The secret ballot vote was conducted in the Parliament of Australia by members of Abbott’s ruling Liberal Party in Canberra on Monday morning. “That seems to me to resolve the…
Lionel Messi boosts Barcelona as it closes up on Real Madrid
Messi’s opener had a touch of fortune as it came from a deflected free-kick and he set up Luis Suarez for the Uruguay forward to double the advantage before halftime….
Ivory Coast ends long wait for AFCON title after dramatic penalty shootout
It was almost a carbon copy of the 1992 final when the Ivorians beat Ghana on spot kicks after a goalless draw and extra time. The 35-year-old Barry, who replaced…
Enough with the speed traps
As you’re driving along the highway, wouldn’t you like to know if there’s a police car up ahead so you can slow down and avoid getting a ticket? You’d also…
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Dems, GOP make middle-class pitch
Neurosurgeon and conservative favorite Ben Carson was the latest to touch on the issue, raising it during an appearance on “Fox News Sunday”and offering a critique of 2012 nominee Mitt…
Soccer fans and the police clash in Cairo; at least 15 dead
According to Al-Ahram, the clashes were triggered by a group of Zamalek fans trying to enter a stadium by force. – CNN’s Ian Lee and Samira Said contributed to this…
Gunman who killed four opened fire at ex-wife’s home, witnesses say
A gunman parked down the street from his ex-wife’s home in Douglas County, Georgia, sneaked up on the house and opened fire Saturday, witnesses told CNN affiliate WSB-TV. Cedric G….
Brazil prison escape follows seduction
The women talked guards into letting them inside and seduced them, spiking their drinks in the process, according to reports. What happened next is what one might expect when strangers…
Mardi Gras Fast Facts
Janurary 6, 2015 – Carnival celebrations begin with various parades that continue through midnight on Fat Tuesday, February 17th, 2015. Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is also known as…