NYC’s sign language interpreter wows the web
Can we all recognize how awesome de Blasio's sign language interpreter is? pic.twitter.com/JUWDfa6sEx – This isn’t the first time New York City has been recognized for its wealth of interpreter…
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Algeria and Ghana progress from AFCON “Group of Death”
However, a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Algeria coupled with Ghana’s 2-1 win over South Africa ensured Alan Girese’s men would not be progressing to the quarterfinals. More to…
Bowe Bergdahl Fast Facts
Personal:Birth date: March 28, 1986 Birth place: Sun Valley, Idaho Birth name: Bowe Robert Bergdahl Father: Robert Bergdahl Mother: Jani Bergdahl – June 13, 2014 – Bergdahl returns to the…
Wrongfully imprisoned man gets free trip to Super Bowl
And yet for them it will be so much more. For Ferguson, a Missouri native, it’ll be a chance to thank his father, Bill — the man who never stopped…
Snow day inspires school leader to ‘Let It Go’
Take Matt Glendinning, the head of school at the Moses Brown School in Providence, Rhode Island, who stars in a delightful snowy day take on the “Frozen” hit song “Let…
NHL All Star Game Fast Facts
All-Stars – By Highest Fan Votes:Forwards:Zemgus Girgensons (Buffalo Sabres) – 1,574,896 votesPatrick Kane (Chicago Blackhawks) – 1,232,201 votesJonathan Toews (Chicago Blackhawks) – 1,217,210 votes Defensemen:Duncan Keith (Chicago Blackhawks) – 1,198,173…
Space Shuttle Columbia Fast Facts
The Columbia Accident Investigation Board determined that the cause of the accident was a piece of insulating foam that broke off and struck a hole in the leading edge of…
Google Fast Facts
They currently employ almost 50,000 people and are headquartered in Mountain View, California. Statistics from October 2014 show that Google has 67% of the world market share for search queries….
Berlin Wall Fast Facts
The wall between East and West Berlin was 11-13 feet high and stretched 28 miles. It also encircled the city of West Berlin and stretched approximately 100 miles. Buildings behind…
Debbie Reynolds Fast Facts
Birth name: Mary Frances “Frannie” Reynolds Father: Raymond Francis Reynolds, a railroad carpenter Mother: Maxene Reynolds Marriages: Eddie Fisher (September 26, 1955-May 1959, divorced); Harry Karl (November 25, 1960-1973, divorced);…
Rand Paul: Civil forfeiture part of racial problems in U.S.
Paul, who’s angling towards a 2016 presidential bid, has been active in putting his name on legislative efforts that try to reform the criminal justice system. – Paul said he’s…
Bergdahl decision expected in days
NBC News reported Tuesday that Bergdahl will be charged with desertion, following an interview that aired Monday night on Fox News, where a former military officer said he’s been told…
‘Idol’ winner Phillips files legal claim to escape ‘oppressive’ contracts
On January 22, Phillips lodged a bombshell petition with the California Labor Commissioner that asserts that Idol producer 19 Entertainment and its affiliated companies have “manipulated” him into accepting jobs…
Commercial Passenger Airplane Crashes Fast Facts
On August 12, 1985, the largest number of deaths in a single commercial airplane crash occurred when a Japan Air Lines Boeing 747 crashed into Mt. Ogura in Japan, killing…
Scott Walker creates new committee ahead of 2016
The PAC, which has been in the works for weeks as CNN previously reported, comes as Walker has ramped up his efforts to show interest in a presidential bid, hiring…
Better safe than sorry or #Snowperbole? The epic storm that wasn’t
It’s the “crippling and potentially historic” blizzard that turned out to be neither. “They were trying to out-drama each other,” architect Rebecca Uss in New York City said Tuesday, speaking…
California measles outbreak grows to 73 cases
Last week, public health officials reported 59 cases since December; 42 with a Disney connection. In addition, 13 cases linked to the outbreak have been reported in six other U.S….
Mormon church backs LGBT rights — with one condition
Convening a rare press conference on Tuesday at church headquarters in Salt Lake City, Mormon leaders pledged to support anti-discrimination laws for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people, as long…
Boehner opens door to Obama immigration lawsuit
“We are finalizing a plan to authorize litigation on this issueone we believe gives us the best chance of success,” Boehner said, according to a source in the room. This…
Opinion: Cumberbatch misspoke — now let’s get over it and fight real prejudice
I found myself talking back to the radio this morning in a way that I’ve never quite done before. The station was LBC, one of the UK’s leading radio stations,…
The world’s most Wi-Fi-connected airlines are …
According to new statistics released this week by air industry data cruncher Routehappy, flying without Wi-Fi access is becoming increasingly rare as more airlines connect their customers. This is good…
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence spotlights conservative embrace of Medicaid
He joins Ohio Gov. John Kasich on the list of GOP 2016 possibilities who have expanded health coverage through Obamacare. Some of the party’s governors touted as potential vice presidential…
Democratic senators to hold back on Iran sanctions
The decision makes it certain that the Senate cannot reach a veto-proof majority before the March deadline and unlikely it can reach a filibuster-proof majority to surpass Obama’s veto. The…
Terror, drugs and the White House: Drones are everywhere
It is ironic that a drone could strike down near the White Houseas one did Monday morningsince the issue of drone strikes is one that will follow President Barack Obama…
‘Namaste, Obama!’ Postcards from the presidential India trip
You know, the things that REALLY grab global headlines. President Barack Obama’s arrival to New Delhi kicked off with a bang and hug, when India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself…
Clemency denied: ‘Intellectually disabled’ man set for execution
[Original story published at 9:43 a.m. ET] Twice-convicted murderer Warren Lee Hill is set to be executed in Georgia on Tuesday night despite pleas from human rights groups and legal…
Was media booted from trial of Kendrick Johnson’s parents?
However, the Johnsons’ attorney, Chevene King, said that only CNN affiliate WCTV-TV had its reporter booted from the courtroom. WCTV had no reporting to that effect on its website, nor…
New apparent ISIS post threatens Japanese hostage, Jordanian pilot
The coming food disaster
One in particular could have a dramatic impact on the safety of the U.S. food supply: It is the mandate of the EPA to regulate the use of agricultural chemicals…
Snowbound? You can always watch these
Fret not, there is no need to binge-watch “Doctor Who” now that Netflix has struck a deal with BBC and that show won’t be going away after all. Sadly, though,…