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College freshmen are spending less time with friends than ever, a survey released Thursday shows, a shift that experts say may reflect declining mental health. The University of California, Los…
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation on Thursday to broaden sanctions against North Korea by imposing stiffer punishments on international companies that do business…
WASHINGTON — In the wake of a debate over the Keystone XL pipeline that also became a debate about climate change, the chair of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee…
Attorney General Eric Holder last month announced reforms to asset forfeitures, the controversial government practice of seizing property associated with alleged illicit activity. But the new Justice Department budget released…
Ryan, 37, is living in his parents’ garage with his girlfriend — an arrangement that his parents say they want to end, so they turn to Dr. Phil for help….
NEW YORK, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Several U.S. states are investigating a massive cyberattack on No. 2 U.S. health insurer Anthem Inc that a person familiar with the matter said…
These teens attempted “a feat of athletic prowess never before seen by man,” according to the YouTube description. – H/T For The Win
Eurocentric beauty standards have dominated mainstream media narratives for years. While African American women deal with everything from controversial skin-lightening creams to prodding about black hair that is constantly hurled…
NEW YORK — A New York state judge heard arguments on Thursday over whether to release records from the grand jury investigation into the death of Eric Garner, the 43-year…
By Sarah Marsh and Richard Lough BUENOS AIRES, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Argentine investigators failed on Thursday to track down a former spymaster wanted for questioning over the death of…
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh said his country’s strike against Islamic State in Syria on Thursday was just the start of its response to the…
(Reuters) – The United States is pressing Cuba to allow the opening of its embassy in Havana by April, U.S. officials told Reuters, despite the Communist island’s demand that it…
WASHINGTON — House Republicans pushed through two bills this week designed to undermine key environmental and financial regulations by jamming federal courts with lawsuits. The first bill, passed Wednesday, rejuvenates…
The success surrounding Fox’s breakout series “Empire” has prompted the network to renew the show for a second season following its second episode. Since its Jan. 7 premiere, the hip…
This is going to be one kick-ass victory party. Fark founder Drew Curtis is running for governor of Kentucky. And even though his website is famous for ragging on politics…
Although single parents may not have the economic resources of married parents, they are still hitting the mark on what experts agree are beneficial parenting priorities: reading with their kids,…
In 1995, Jason Lee was known more for being a professional skateboarder than making America laugh. Then “Mallrats,” a cult classic, came along, and Lee was never the same. And,…
A leaked letter written by George R.R. Martin to his agent reveals the original, different plan for A Song of Ice and Fire — the seven-book saga that inspired hit…
“Boys will be boys, and girls will be sluts.” That’s how author Leora Tanenbaum sums up the sexual double standard. Tanenbaum has spent the past two decades researching the word…
So much for living high on the hog. An Ohio man allegedly went on a bender after his pet pig ate his stash of pot. – In happier times: Chad…
WASHINGTON — Oregon’s legislature is widely expected to pass an automatic voter registration bill this year that could add up to 300,000 voters to the rolls by the 2016 election,…
Shakira teased fans with a photo of her newborn’s foot on Wednesday, but now it’s time to truly meet Sasha Piqué Mebarak. – For her second pregnancy, the singer also…
Tiger Woods withdraws from Farmers Insurance Open because of apparent back injury.
Handle it, InStyle. Kerry Washington took to social media late Wednesday to gush about her March cover for the magazine, but her skin tone in an image she posted on…
A new report found that 78 percent of surveyed countries face overwhelming obstacles in reducing deaths in children. But Malawi’s notable progress proves impoverished countries are capable of keeping more…
Taylor Swift won’t be performing at the Grammys, but she’ll still be there to accept the three awards she might take home. It’s just as well, since we’re only tuning…
An Aaron Schock adviser resigned for posting racist messages on Facebook — this never would’ve happened had a wireless not been installed in Downton. The White House politely reminded Tom…
RadioShack has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Reuters tweeted Thursday. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
With more than 100 confirmed cases of measles in the United States so far this year, many of which have been linked to the Disneyland outbreak in December, the importance…
Kim Kardashian isn’t just throwing it back on this particular Thursday — she’s throwing it “way the fuck back” to her days as a beauty pageant contestant. At least, that’s…