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Other than hailing from Chicago, there is very little known about new artist Goodbye Tomorrow. Premiering his/their debut track on Monday, “Jay Z” plays more like a Kanye West track,…
Pope Francis decreed on Tuesday that Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero died as a martyr, opening a path toward his beatification, which is the last step before sainthood. For many people…
As Jordan reels from the horrific killing of one of its fighter pilots by Islamic State militants, the death also highlights how inextricably involved the country has become in the…
Another novel from John Green is getting the movie treatment, and it finally has a release date. In a new video on his Vlogbrothers YouTube channel, Green finally announced that…
In addition to unprecedented budget cuts to the University of Wisconsin (UW) system, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker struck “the search for truth” and the Wisconsin Idea from the university’s mission…
A sixth teen has been arrested in a sexual assault at a suburban Denver party, where a girl said she agreed to have sex with one of the boys before…
Joe Biden visited the offices of VICE Magazine, which makes sense because we could totally see him starring in video features on the strange world of Slovenian strippers’ bridge tournaments….
Alyssa and Steve say their worst nightmare has come true: Their 21-year-old daughter, Paige, who has overdosed 16 times, is now living in a motel with her addict boyfriend. –…
Move over, vodka. Whiskey is having better luck with the ladies these days. Sales of vodka have dropped in the last two years after a decade of dominance, according to…
WASHINGTON — The fate of a bill calling for Virginia to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution remains in flux after the state Senate’s Republican leadership undid…
Taking in the glory of nature at the top of a mountain peak, joining in a song of worship or viewing a breathtakingly beautiful piece of art are some of…
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There is no such thing as a perfect rape victim. People who report their experiences of sexual assault are subjected to constant questioning and scrutiny — as if there is…
Got confidential information? Snapchat isn’t safe. Email isn’t safe. Phone calls aren’t even safe. But there’s now a way to send confidential text messages, photos and documents without fear of…
Two-year-old Libby and her 3-month-old pet pig Pearl have an undeniable bond, her mom Lindsey Bonnice told The Huffington Post. “Libby hangs out by her pen when she’s not out…
Racial segregation continues to inflict wounds on the south and west sides. And once again it’s ignored on the campaign trail. Read the whole story at The Chicago Reader
By John O’Donnell and Jan Strupczewski FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS, Feb 4 (Reuters) – The European Central Bank abruptly canceled its acceptance of Greek bonds in return for funding on Wednesday, shifting the…
A Vermont man who sometimes held his coat together with safety pins and had a long-time habit of foraging for firewood also had a knack for picking stocks — a…
A “meditating” mummy has been found in Mongolia – “Most such mummies that I’m aware of are ‘natural’ in the sense that they have not been subjected to extensive embalming…
The force is strong with these two. At their September 2014 wedding, Los Angeles couple Jennifer and Joshua found a way to make a “Star Wars”-themed fête elegant, tasteful and…
Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream for racial equality in America has certainly made progress towards becoming a reality. However, while some believe that the change should be celebrated many feel…
Former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight remains in a hospital where he was taken for chest pains after he entered a not guilty plea to a murder charge. – Knight…
Shoveling snow can be a great workout, but it’s also a little time-consuming and labor intensive. – H/T DesignTAXI
It’s not a campaign for potato salad, but this might be one of the more creative uses of Kickstarter we’ve seen yet. After streaming ESPN’s “30 for 30” documentary spotlighting…
Firefighters have rescued a man who was trapped for about 18 hours upside down in a parked rail car in Seattle. – Information from: KOMO-TV, http://www.komotv.com/
If anyone can find a way to connect ‘Frozen’ to the downfall of the American male, it’s ‘Fox And Friends.’ – (h/t TPM)
While the train crash Tuesday in a New York City suburb was the deadliest in Metro-North’s history, experts say the beleaguered railroad likely isn’t to blame. In October, Sen. Chuck…
Newlywed Lance Bass recalled the moment he came out to his *NSYNC bandmates in a HuffPost Live interview that aired this week. – Bass and Turchin’s nuptials are the focus…
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday held a redo of its vote to move toward funding the Department of Homeland Security and blocking the president’s deportation relief — and the…
“So many people, even my friends in high school, were like, it’s never going to amount to anything. It’s just lost hope and fleeting dreams. And thankfully they were wrong,”…