Please don’t let ‘Selma’ become a political football
As soon as the movie opened, it provoked an intense controversy about its portrayal of President Lyndon Johnson. Although most of the movie centers on civil rights activists who organized…
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Michael Jordan Fast Facts
Birth date: February 17, 1963 Birth place: Brooklyn, New York Father: James Jordan, business owner Mother: Deloris (Peoples) Jordan Marriages: Yvette Prieto (April 27, 2013-present); Juanita Vanoy (September 2, 1989-December…
Ralph Lauren Fast Facts
Other Facts: Changed his last name to Lauren at age 16. Forbes estimates Lauren’s net worth at more than $8 billion. Is the only designer to win the Council of…
Kerry fined for unshoveled sidewalk
Kerry was hit with the fine after a passerby submitted a picture of the snow-filled sidewalk on the city of Boston’s online “Citizens Connect” portal on Wednesday. – “The snow…
Protect your skin from winter weather
When winter hits, we all have to make a few concessions when it comes to taking care of our skin. Here are three strategies to try: Don’t miss out on…
Mormon Church Fast Facts
“The Book of Mormon” is believed to be the result of Joseph Smith’s communion with the divine. It is also the source of the common nickname for the church and…
Why we love Shondaland
“Why is your penis on a dead girl’s phone?” If you have no idea what I’m talking about then chances are you don’t know who Annalise Keating is. And if…
Aggravated assault case against George Zimmerman dropped
State Attorney Phil Archer, whose jurisdiction includes Brevard and Seminole counties, announced Friday that his office won’t file charges against Zimmerman, who first came to the world’s attention for his…
Delta pilot locked out of cockpit during landing
On Thursday, a door malfunction locked the captain out of the cockpit on Delta Air Lines Flight 1651 from Minneapolis/St. Paul before final approach into McCarran International Airport in Las…
Gold, cocoa and… vegetables? Surprise ingredient of Ghana’s growing economy
Despite its relatively small size and population, Ghana boasts today one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, driven mainly by its substantial natural riches and strong agricultural production. Previously known as the…
GOP attacks Clinton on prisoner swap
Officials: Detainee swapped for Bergdahl suspected of militant activities – Republicans believe national security will be a key issue in the upcoming presidential campaign, and see an opening for attack…
Rand Paul: How feds can legally steal your money
And now, a growing awareness of instances where the IRS seized the money or property of law-abiding citizens without due process is adding to the agency’s menacing reputation. According to…
Jim Webb: Democrats need to focus more on ‘white, working people’
“I think they could do better with white, working people and I think this last election showed that,” Webb said, referencing the 2014 midterms where Republicans took control of the…
American injured in shooting in Saudi Arabia
The injured person was traveling with another American in a vehicle convoy in Al-Ahsa Governorate in the Eastern Province, and it is not known who fired the shots, according to…
In a hurry? Let a robot valet park your car
Nicknamed RAY by its creators, the automated forklift truck is the brainchild of Germany’s Serva Transport. Aimed at business travelers in a hurry, the automated parking system can be controlled…
Bodies in streets as shelling rocks Ukraine city of Donetsk
Five of the bodies, concealed under sheets, could be seen at a spot by the Hotel Europe, where a local billionaire has organized food aid handouts by his staff. A…
Saudi blogger’s 2nd round of flogging postponed again
The case of Badawi, who was sentenced last year to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes after a Jeddah court convicted him of insulting Islam, has garnered international headlines…
Weather forecaster keeps his cool when map goes wrong
But McCloskey weathered the mistake. “1,270 (degrees) in Ahwatukee,” he said. “Now, I’m not authorized to evacuate Ahwatukee, but this temperature seems pretty high. And frankly, Wickenburg (which was listed…
Suge Knight arrested in fatal hit-and-run
Police in Los Angeles say a man matching Knight’s description drove over two men with his red pickup truckand then drove over them again as he sped away from the…
Disney introduces Elena, its first Latina princess
‘Frozen’: Why kids can’t ‘Let It Go’ “What excites us most is the chance to use distinctive animation and visual design to tell wonderful stories influenced by culture and traditions…
The legacy of Tiger Woods
Back then he was the game’s bulldozer, barging inferior players out of the way in an all-out assault to overhaul Jack Nicklaus’ tally of 18 majors and cement his title…
‘He was sawing me in half:’ Ireland’s gruesome era of symphysiotomy
It was December 15th, 1957 when she went into labor at a hospital in Dublin, Ireland. As she floated in and out of consciousness, she remembers being taken into a…
Yoga for Super Bowl stars and weekend warriors
NFL players, like weekend warriors, save their biggest events for the weekends (with the exception of Monday and Thursday-night football, of course). Therefore, they need to be smart all week…
Romney to tell supporters his 2016 plans Friday
The news of the call was first reported by Bloomberg News, which highlighted an email that went out to supporters Thursday night inviting them to dial in. – The decision…
Rory McIlroy: Deadly snakes and why George is the Best
The Northern Irishman’s success has earned him legions of fans around the globe, so we asked our followers on social media to send us their questions for one of the…
Stalking North Korea’s odd Cold War time machines
Patriotic military music filled the cabin. Flight attendants handed out Communist propaganda magazines. As Leighton put it, that 2012 flight on Air Koryo airlines from Beijing to Pyongyang was an…
Australian Open: Djokovic silences Stan to reach fifth final
The world No. 1 outlasted the defending champion 7-6 (1) 3-6 6-4 4-6 6-0 in Melbourne on Friday and will face Andy Murray in Sunday’s final. In a match filled…
Attack on Shiite mosque in Pakistan kills 15
The militant group Jundallah claimed responsibly for the attack, the group’s spokesman Ahmad Marwat said in a statement. Pakistan is a majority Sunni country. Shiites make up about 10% to…
Ron Dennis: McLaren ‘will return to winning ways’
A previous five-year collaboration led to total domination of Formula One and McLaren chief executive officer Ron Dennis is confident its new partnership with Honda can bring back that winning…
Philippines honors 44 slain commandos with day of mourning
Their 392-strong team had been deployed to hunt two “most wanted” terror suspects. The fallen police were farewelled by grieving family members, politicians and police and military leadership at their…