Rumors Swirl Over Whether Oregon Governor Will Resign
Gov. John Kitzhaber’s private attorney, Jim McDermott, on Wednesday sought to tamp down a flurry of speculation that the governor was planning to resign. Read the whole story at The…
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Kim Kardashian Handles Mommy Multitasking Like Gisele Bundchen
One is a reality star and the other is a supermodel, but moms Kim Kardashian and Gisele Bundchen handle multitasking the same way. Kardashian’s team was busy primping the 34-year-old…
8 Behind-The-Scenes Stories You’ve Never Heard About ‘Friends’
The very first line on “Friends” was “There’s nothing to tell.” Over a decade later, that’s still not true at all. With all 10 seasons of “Friends” available on Netflix…
Rep. Mike Kelly Compares IRS Asset Seizures To Torture As Agency Apologizes
WASHINGTON — The commissioner of the IRS offered an apology of sorts Tuesday for seizing the assets of taxpayers absent any evidence of a crime, but not before one angry…
Peter Liang, NYPD Officer Who Fatally Shot Akai Gurley, Charged With Manslaughter
By Sebastien Malo NEW YORK, Feb 11 (Reuters) – A New York City rookie police officer was charged with manslaughter in the second degree and five other offenses on Wednesday…
States Brace For Flood Of Requests For Deportation Relief
This piece comes to us courtesy of Stateline. Stateline is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news service of the Pew Charitable Trusts that provides daily reporting and analysis on trends in state…
These Are The 3 Young Victims Of The Chapel Hill Shooting
Three members of a Muslim family have died following a shooting Tuesday in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Police said Craig Stephen Hicks, the primary suspect, allegedly shot the victims over…
The Health Benefits Of Drinking May Be Smaller Than You Think, Study Says
You may think you’re doing yourself a favor by having the occasional glass of wine. Beyond the enjoyment, we’ve all heard about the much-touted health benefits of light drinking, which…
George H.W. Bush Celebrates Jeb’s Birthday With Adorable Baby Photo
Former President George H.W. Bush wished his son, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, a happy birthday on Wednesday, sharing a messy-faced baby photo of the potential 2016 GOP presidential candidate…
17 Couples You’d Rather Not Be On Valentine’s Day (Or Any Other Day)
Is this really what you want? Valentine’s Day can be a stressful and often lonely time for single people. Couples are parading around everywhere in sight, showing off their love…
In London, An Empty Underground Tunnel Could Become A Biker’s Paradise
If this idea becomes a reality, it could transform urban transport from the ground up. And it may be coming to London first. In a concept from the design firm…
Powerball Jackpot Rises To $500 Million
Officials say the Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $500 million, which would make it the fifth largest lottery prize in U.S. history. – The chance of winning a…
How Your Blood Type Affects Your Brain Health
We’ve long known that many factors, from genetics to lifestyle choices, play a role in brain health over the course of a lifetime. And according to new research, blood type…
Scott Walker Dodges Question On Whether He Believes In Evolution
Republication Governor and likely presidential candidate Scott Walker has dodged a question about whether he believes in evolution. – Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R), who has also made moves…
Note Taking Apps: The 5 Best Apps For College Students
There are times in college where you don’t want to bring your laptop and would rather use your iPad or Tablet to do your writing. They are easier to carry…
Meet the Press? More Like Meet The White Dudes
This shouldn’t surprise anyone: the vast majority of guests appearing on the five big Sunday shows are white men. Liberal watchdog Media Matters released a report Wednesday showing that an…
Red Wine — And, OK, Grape Juice Too — Might Help You Burn Fat
Everybody’s heard (and perhaps too enthusiastically held on to?) the old maxim that a glass of red wine is good for your heart. And now, in new research that makes…
Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Hits The Chile-Argentina Border
WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) – A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northeastern Chile on Wednesday, very close to the border with Argentina, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake, initially reported…
Karl-Anthony Towns Videobombs Interview While Coach Discusses His Immaturity
This probably wasn’t the best way to impress the guy who’s in charge of your playing time. – H/T For The Win
Hillary Clinton Waits … And Waits … And Waits
WASHINGTON — The continued volatility of the Republican presidential field, and the sheer tameness of the Democratic one, have convinced prominent backers and donors for Hillary Clinton that she should…
Students Around The World Discuss Racism And Learn The World Isn’t As Small As They Think
What makes you happy? What are some stereotypes that people have about you? Have you experienced racism and, if so, how? These are the questions kids from around the world…
Italian Court Jails Costa Concordia Captain Francesco Schettino
Costa Concordia captain sentenced to just over 16 years in prison.
War Against Queers In Nigeria
It’s been one year since an anti-gay bill passed in Nigeria banning same-sex marriages that nobody was lobbying for. Membership in LGBT groups was also criminalized, along with any display…
Naomi Campbell On Kerry Washington’s Skin Lightening Cover Controversy: ‘That Happened To Me’
Naomi Campbell won’t say for certain if she thinks InStyle consciously lightened Kerry Washington’s skin in her recent cover, but in a HuffPost Live conversation on Tuesday, the supermodel revealed…
Sophie Turner Reveals ‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 5 Is ‘More Shocking’ Than The Red Wedding
“Game of Thrones” is known for shocking moments, but it appears those are nothing compared to what’s coming next. Speaking with HuffPost Entertainment about the new “Game of Thrones” box…
Alberto Nisman’s Death Underscores Argentina’s Legacy Of Mysterious Violence
A year and a half ago, I talked to Alberto Nisman, the Argentine special prosecutor whose mysterious death has made international headlines. I didn’t know Nisman, but I knew the…
Karl Malone: Kobe Bryant Has A ‘Standing Offer’ To ‘Knuckle Up’ With Me
For one dramatic, entertaining, and sometimes brilliant season, Karl Malone and Kobe Bryant were teammates. They shared a starting lineup comprised of four Hall of Famers — Malone, Bryant, Shaquille…
Gay Couple Makes Navy History With ‘First Kiss’
History has been made. – The public embrace was made possible by the 2011 repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” which had banned LGBT people from serving in the military.
Bobby Jindal At Odds With RNC Over 2016 Debate Plans
Last month, the Republican National Committee took pity on a nation still healing from a presidential election cycle that featured over 20 separate primary debates and said, “Lo, let us…
Why We’re All Frustrated With How News Is Covered, According To Google
Type the words “why is the news” into Google and the site’s Autocomplete function reveals a widespread frustration among news consumers. – NationSwell, Positive News, and The Solutions Journalism Network…