California Is No Longer 100 Percent Drought-Stricken
For the first time in almost a year, there is drought-free land in California — but it isn’t very much. – The entire state relies on the snowpack to melt…
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Kendra Sunderland, Oregon State Cam Girl, Speaks Out
The former college student who allegedly filmed a live solo-sex show in the Oregon State library said she fully expected that her clandestine side career would come to light, but…
Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins Dies After Cardiac Arrest
Mayor D. Michael Collins died Friday, five days after suffering cardiac arrest while driving during a snowstorm. He was 70. City spokeswoman Stacy Weber confirmed Collins died at the University…
That Time A Divorced Couple Went To Court To Split Their Beanie Babies
Remember in 1999 when we all thought we were going to get stupid rich by collecting Beanie Babies? – Keep in touch! Check out HuffPost Divorce on Facebook and Twitter….
How One Teen Goes The Extra Mile For A Daughter She Gave Up For Adoption
When Kaleena Pysher gave her daughter up for adoption, she knew her role as a mother wasn’t over. According to Alaska Dispatch News, Kaleena was 18 when she found out…
ISIS Hostage Kayla Mueller Wanted To Help Stop Syria’s Suffering
Kayla Mueller moved to Turkey in 2012 to help Syrian refugees who had fled the country’s brutal civil war. “Syrians are dying by the thousands, and they’re fighting just to…
Rep. Schock’s Former Senior Aide Featured In Film About ‘Saving’ Jews
It turns out that the Facebook comments that led to congressional staffer Benjamin Cole’s resignation Thursday weren’t the only series of eyebrow-raising remarks from his past floating around online. Read…
Pope Francis Backs Slovakia’s Referendum Against Same-Sex Marriage, Adoption Rights
As Slovakia gears up for a referendum on same-sex unions this coming weekend, Pope Francis gave his blessing to the country’s efforts to block marriage and adoption rights for gay…
My Parents Gave Me A Hyphenated Last Name. Here’s Why I’ll Never Change It.
I’ve spent decades protecting my last name like a younger sibling, defending it against confused teachers, frustrated government employees and customer service representatives. I’ve whiled away hours of my life…
Zachary Quinto Opens Up About ‘I Am Michael’ Threesome Scene With James Franco, Charlie Carver
Actor Charlie Carver set tongues wagging when he described his “hot as hell” threesome scene with James Franco and Zachary Quinto in the forthcoming “I Am Michael,” which premiered to…
5 Things We Learned From Kim Kardashian’s Love Magazine Interview
In addition to being very, very naked in multiple photos for Love magazine’s Spring/Summer issue, Kim Kardashian was interviewed by model Cara Delevingne (who guest-edited the entire issue), and here’s…
Thousands Sit In Solitary Confinement For An Average Of Four Years In Texas: Report
The state of Texas holds more than 6,000 people in solitary confinement and they stay in isolation for an average of four years, according to a new report. The American…
Eric Holder Shows Off His Basketball Skills
During a visit to a San Francisco community center Thursday, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder played a round of basketball with local police officers and teens. Let’s just say he…
This Little Girl’s ABCs Are So Metal
Talk about taking the ABCs to the next level. A 2-year-old little girl gave a seriously heavy metal rendition of the alphabet wearing a pink, animal-eared hoodie. The whole thing…
‘Neighbors’ Sequel In The Works With Seth Rogen And Zac Efron
Seth Rogen and Zac Efron will team up again for a sequel to “Neighbors,” last summer’s blockbuster comedy from Universal. Rose Byrne will also return to play Rogen’s wife and…
Obama’s National Security Strategy Lists Climate Change Among ‘Top Strategic Risks’ To U.S.
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration’s new national security strategy, released Friday, puts a top priority on climate change, calling it “an urgent and growing threat.” – National security leaders have…
Soledad O’Brien On Storytelling, Feminism’s ‘PR Issue’ & Not Taking ‘No’ For An Answer
What does it take to get to the top — without losing your center? Our “Making It Work” series profiles successful, dynamic women who are standouts in their fields, peeling…
Bill Nye Meets With Young Fan Who Has Autism, Reignites Our Love For The ‘Science Guy’
Bill Nye is proving once again why he’s everyone’s favorite bow-tie wearing scientist. Michael de Groot is a 15-year-old with autism, who loves science and has a big goal. –…
Jill Scott Honored At 6th Annual Essence Black Women In Music Event (PHOTOS)
ESSENCE magazine kicked off the Grammy Awards weekend on Thursday with the 6th annual Black Women in Music event. The star-studded affair, which took place at Los Angeles’ historic Avalon…
Why Harvard Officially Banned Professor-Student Relationships
Harvard University officially instituted a ban on sexual relationships between professors and undergraduate students this week. The decision followed Harvard’s review of its policy against sexual and gender-based harassment, as…
Tom DeLonge To Release New Music Most Likely Meant For Blink-182
After the “he said, they said” between the members of Blink-182 at the end of January, Tom DeLonge’s “indefinite” departure from the band is looking a little more definite. On…
Mississippi Rep. Alan Nunnelee Dies At Age 56 After Battle With Cancer
Mississippi Rep. Alan Nunnelee (R) died Friday at age 56 after a battle with cancer. – Sabrina Siddiqui contributed to this report.
Little Girl Perfectly Sums Up Every Parent’s ‘Frozen’ Fatigue
Over a year since “Frozen” took the world by icy storm, one little toddler has the best answer to the eternal question, “Do you want to build a snowman?” Shut….
The Emotional Moment A 14-Year-Old Hears Her Dad’s Voice For The Very First Time
“Maggie, can you hear me?” the teen’s dad asked her. She nodded yes, a smile widening on her face. This was the emotional moment when 14-year-old Maggie Gleason, who was…
Men Break Down Watching Footage Of Female Genital Mutilation, Vow To Speak Out Against Practice
Sometimes it takes a glimpse into a dark reality in order to spark positive change. In a video produced by advocacy group Safe Hands for Mothers, young men were asked…
5 Lessons Boys Should Learn from Their Moms
I am a doctor, medical news correspondent, and daytime TV co-host, but the single most important title I have is “Mom.” My son is 16 years old, my daughter is…
ANZ Australia Bank Unveils ‘GAYTMs’ Benefiting The LGBT Community In Honor Of New Zealand Pride Events
In an effort to promote “respect, inclusion, equality and acceptance,” a New Zealand bank chain has unveiled four “GAYTMs” in connection with local Pride events. – “You don’t get the…
How Men’s Rights Leader Paul Elam Turned Being A Deadbeat Dad Into A Moneymaking Movement – BuzzFeed News
www.buzzfeed.com: The first time Bonnie met her father, Paul Elam, he cried like a baby. It was a summer day in 2005, nearly 25 years after Elam relinquished his parental…
Anti-Tesla States Jabbed With Luddite ‘Award’
The votes are in for the inaugural Luddite Awards, intended to call out the stifling of innovation. The winners of the dubious honor are four states which banned Tesla Motors…
Illinois Considering Recreational Marijuana Bills — And They Could Help Lower Racial Disparity In Pot Arrests
Adults in Illinois would be able to use small amounts recreational marijuana without fear of jail time under two bills introduced by the General Assembly. The bills are the first-ever…