Ferguson Police Testing Device Aimed At Reducing Fatal Encounters
As police in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson seek alternatives to the sort of lethal force that led to Michael Brown’s death, they’re testing a new device that attaches…
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Taiwan Plane Crash Death Toll Passes 30
Rescuers were searching for 12 people Thursday morning after using a crane to hoist the fuselage of a wrecked TransAsia Airways plane from a shallow river in Taiwan’s capital following…
Carlos Quirola Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Sell Guns Linked To Saddam Hussein Family
A New Jersey man has admitted scheming to sell several firearms federal prosecutors say are believed to have once belonged to the family of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein. –…
Johnny Depp And Amber Heard Reportedly Married
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have officially tied the knot, multiple sources are reporting. – Congratulations to the newlyweds!
Drug-Addict Couple Breaks Up To Save Themselves (VIDEO)
Paige and Brandon are both addicted to heroin and living in a motel where they shoot up up to six times a day. Watch their story here. Paige’s parents, Alyssa…
Ukrainian President Calls For NATO To Send Weapons Amid Conflict
BERLIN, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko called on NATO states to send weapons to his country, saying in a newspaper interview that civilian deaths and the growing…
Suge Knight Still Hospitalized Day After Court Appearance
By Dan Whitcomb LOS ANGELES, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight remained hospitalized on Wednesday, one day after he was admitted for treatment after pleading not guilty…
Parents Watch Their Heroin-Addicted Daughter, 21, Shoot Up (VIDEO)
“Without a doubt, I am absolutely a heroin addict,” says Paige, who says she shoots up up to six times daily while living in a motel room with her boyfriend…
‘I Did Kill Those Cops,’ Suspect Exclaims In Courtroom
A man charged with killing two Northern California sheriff’s deputies stunned a courtroom Wednesday by blurting out that he committed the crimes and is ready to be executed. “I did…
USDA Inspectors Admit To Poop, Hair, Toenails In Factory Pork
Add this to the lengthy list of problems created by America’s factory farming complex: poop, hair and toenails on your plate. Read the whole story at The Dodo
Obama Promises Dreamers He Won’t Back Down
WASHINGTON — As lawsuits and congressional Republicans aim to take down President Barack Obama’s programs to aid young undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S. for years, he told…
Google Pulls Sketchy Android Apps — But Not Before Millions Downloaded Them
Android users are being warned that three apps available in the Google Play store were found to contain malicious adware. By the time the discovery was publicized, millions of people…
Parents Of A Heroin Addict Get A Wake-Up Call (VIDEO)
Alyssa and Steve say their daughter, Paige, is a heroin addict who has overdosed 16 times. Watch their story here. – Like Dr. Phil | Follow Dr. Phil | Be…
NBC’s Brian Williams Admits He Was Never On Helicopter Forced Down In Iraq
NEW YORK — “NBC Nightly News” anchor Brian Williams said Wednesday that he had not been aboard a helicopter that was struck and forced down in Iraq in 2003, as…
California To Appeal Ruling Overturning Foie Gras Ban
By Lisa Baertlein – A U.S. District Court judge in Los Angeles ruled on Jan. 7 that California’s ban ran afoul of a federal law regulating poultry products. The ruling…
Donald Newbury Execution In Texas To Go Forward
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal to stop the execution of a Texas inmate scheduled to die Wednesday for killing a police officer. – Newbury was once granted a reprieve…
Jeff Perry: Kerry Washington Was The Real Mastermind Behind The Explosive Twitter Presence Of ‘Scandal’
Every Thursday evening, Twitter explodes with commentary and live play-by-plays from “Scandal” fans who can’t get enough of the hit ABC drama. With cast members and producers regularly chiming into…
U.S. Unveils NATO Weapons Program
(Adds comment from Pentagon nominee) By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Wednesday announced a two-year project aimed at making it easier for NATO and…
Scott Walker’s Budget Includes $250,000 To Study ‘Wind Energy System-Related Health Issues’
The two-year, $68 billion budget proposal Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker unveiled Tuesday includes a request for $250,000 to study the health impacts of wind turbines. Page 449 of the budget…
The Incredible Way One School Helped A Dying Teen See His Prom Dream Through
When Jak Trueman received news that his cancer had spread, he vowed to keep his promise of taking his girlfriend to prom — and his fellow classmates came together to…
Jordan, Vowing To Ramp Up War On ISIS, Faces Undercurrent Of Opposition And Extremism
AMMAN, Jordan — The Islamic State group’s brutal killing of a young Jordanian pilot has only emboldened the Hashemite Kingdom to expand its fight against the militants, despite an undercurrent…
Paul LePage Blames Undocumented Immigrants For Spreading Disease
Maine Gov. Paul LePage (R) went after undocumented immigrants during his State of the State speech Tuesday, suggesting they were spreading HIV and other diseases. LePage veered from his prepared…
I Fell In Love With A Dying Woman
Mike Hughes fell in love with Carly four months before she died. Carly Hughes (they have the same last name) was just 23 when she was diagnosed with gastric-esophageal cancer….
J. Crew Bridal Does Shorts For Spring 2015! See The ‘Beach-Themed’ Collection
J. Crew has come a long way from its preppy catalog days, reaching far beyond the walls of its mall-situated brick-and-morter store. These days, the brand is the ultimate purveyor…
18 Signs The Honeymoon Phase Of Your Relationship Never Ended
1. The best part of your day, every day, after years and years of being together, is coming home to your significant other. 2. You cuddle every single night. Cuddling…
Fifth Harmony Channel Their Inner Divas With Spot-On Beyoncé, Shakira Impressions
Looks like Fifth Harmony can add impersonations to their list of skills. – Follow HuffPost Teen on Twitter | Instagram | Tumblr | Pheed |
White House: Draft War Authorization Language Heading To Congress ‘Soon’
WASHINGTON — The White House signaled again Wednesday that it plans to send draft language to Congress for a new Authorization for the Use of Military Force against the Islamic…
NBC’s Brian Williams recants Iraq story after soldiers protest
NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams admitted Wednesday he was not aboard a helicopter hit and forced down by RPG fire during the invasion of Iraq in 2003, a false…
Most Americans Support Paid Sick Days, Parental Leave
A majority of Americans think employers should be required to pay for sick leave and time off for new parents, according to a HuffPost/YouGov poll. Seventy percent say companies should…
Christy Turlington Reveals The Secret To A Successful Marriage In Editorialist
Christy Turlington has more staying power in the modeling industry than most. And as it turns out, her long-lasting streak isn’t exclusive to her career, but applies to her relationship,…