Boy’s kind words for principal pave way for class trip to Harvard
As of Saturday afternoon, more than $600,000 had been raised through donations ranging from $4 to $100, and they keep coming in. “As a middle school educator, I understand the…
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Patriots coach: ‘We followed the rules of the game’
“We feel like we followed the rules of the game to the letter in our preparations, in our procedures and in the way we handle every game that we competitively…
Team Rubio message to supporters: We’re ready to run
And speaking to some audience members who were listening, the pitch worked. “I’m very taken with him,” said Anthony Gioia, an ambassador under George W. Bush and a major GOP…
Fighter jets escort two passenger planes after bomb threat
Delta spokesman Morgan Durant said, “It was a Portland, Oregon, to Atlanta, Georgia, flight. Delta is supporting the sweeping process carried out by authorities.” The F-16 fighter jets were from…
Ivory Coast grab late draw
The goal looked to have been enough for Mali, who defended stoutly against an Ivory Coast team featuring the likes of Manchester City’s Yaya Toure and Wilfried Bony. Equalizer –…
‘American Sniper’ widow speechless after rifle raffle
Fortunately, she’s not alone. Friday, Taya was left searching for words after the nonprofit organization AmericanSnipers.org awarded her family $62,000 from its successful rifle raffle. – Kyle was shot and…
Why Obama is going to visit Saudi King
This is a smart move by Obama and his foreign policy team. After all, the world’s most absolute monarchy and the world’s most powerful democracy have long been allies because…
Northeast gets a sloshy taste of winter
For large swaths of the Northeast, Saturday arrived with a messy mix of sleet, snow and rainwith parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey receiving up to 8 inches of snow…
Hospital discharges first person diagnosed with Ebola in UK
On December 29, the 39-year-old Glasgow, Scotland, resident became the first person to be diagnosed with the virus on UK soil shortly after returning from Sierra Leone. Five days later,…
Sarah Palin and Donald Trump both interested in 2016 runs
Why not, indeed. Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and 2008 GOP vice presidential candidate was asked by ABC News if she’s interested in running for the White House. “Of…
Premier League 0-2 Underdogs
Frank Lampard looked to have secured a last minute draw but his free kick instead hit the post. A few seconds later Middlesbrough scored a second, securing a famous victory….
Space Shuttle Challenger Fast Facts
The explosion was a result of a rocket booster failure which ignited the fuel tank. Some of the objectives of Mission STS-51L included the “Comet Halley Active Monitoring Program” (CHAMP),…
ISIS Fast Facts
Also known as Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Islamic State (IS). The aim of ISIS is to create an Islamic state across Sunni areas of Iraq and…
ISIS’ Japanese hostages receive mixed sympathy at home
“Thank you for your great kindness and I apologize for the tremendous inconvenience and trouble that my son has caused,” she said. The apology is understandable in the context of…
Washington sighs relief at Saudi succession
Relief is palpable in Washington over the well-planned and seamlessly executed transfer of Saudi Arabia’s throne to King Salman bin Abdulaziz, 79, following the death of his 90-year-old half brother…
Jansrud wins skiing’s ‘Super Bowl’
Shortened course The time was half of what would usually be expected to win the title. Appalling weather conditions, including heavy fog and snow, severally curtailed the race. Such was…
Obama keeps the lights on bulb bright idea
The phasing out of old fashion light bulbs might seem like an odd reason for a political battle. But in 2011, to Republicans, it was just that: the fight between…
Video claims 1 Japanese ISIS hostage killed; new demand made
The voice says his captors no longer want money, but rather are demanding the release of Sajedah Rishawi, who is being held by Jordanian authorities. “You were given a deadline,…
Spain: 4 arrested on suspicion of planning terror attacks
Their suspected cell had “many similarities” with the terrorists behind the January 7 massacre at the Paris offices of the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine, the minister said. Twelve people were…
If there’s such a thing as the perfect house for a divorce, this is it
How much easier would it be if you could just break up your home into two separate units, and move them away from each other? This is just one of…
President Barack Obama to pay respects in Saudi Arabia
Vice President Joe Biden was originally to have led a delegation to Saudi Arabia on Obama’s behalf. However, the schedule for the President’s departure from India has been adjusted to…
2 Marines die as helicopter crashes in Southern California
“Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the two Marines we lost in this tragic accident,” Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco said Friday. The names of the Marines…
Ukraine ministry: 10 civilians killed in Mariupol shelling
The latest reported incident comes amid a surge in fighting between government forces and pro-Russian rebels.
For Saudis, Abdullah Redefined What It Means To Be King
Abdullah also seemed to possess the political acumen necessary to adjust to the changing needs and increased political awareness of the Saudi populace, as well as to the shifting political…
Crews attempt to float AirAsia Flight QZ8501 fuselage
The aircraft went down on December 28 as it flew from the Indonesian city of Surabaya toward Singapore with 162 people on board. CNN’s Pamela Boykoff in Jakarta, Indonesia, contributed…
‘Mr. Cub’ Ernie Banks dies at 83
“Words cannot express how important Ernie Banks will always be to the Chicago Cubs, the city of Chicago and Major League Baseball,” Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts said in a statement….
Alabama judge strikes down ban on gay marriage
Cari Searcy and Kimberly McKeand were married legally in California and have been together for 15 years. But the issue of their rights as a couple came about after Searcy’s…
Walmart, family of Tracy Morgan’s friend reach settlement in wreck
“There is no value, no dollar amount, on my brother’s life at all,” she said. “But in terms of finances, it will assist the family a great deal to continue…
What people get wrong about ‘American Sniper’
To some on the left, it glorifies an unjust war while paying homage to an unapologetic killer with a simplistic, good-versus-evil view of the world. Which is closer to the…
Oklahoma police officer’s body-cam captures fatal shooting
The graphic video shows McMillin pulling his pistol, taking aim and unloading five shots. Walker appears to turn around and start running. He was struck three times, police said. In…