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Whale season in Hawaii usually means majestic humpbacks bumping into boats or swimming with dolphins, but the Aloha State is also home to a more mysterious and reclusive cetacean. Last…
The recent measles outbreak in California and across the country has unleashed a new wave of controversy about vaccines. Most have decried the anti-vaccine movement as ill-informed, unwise and dangerous…
Nerdy couples, rejoice! In years past, you may have been underwhelmed by the Valentine’s Day card selection at your local supermarket. But this year, we’ve made it easy to find…
J.K. Rowling’s first foray outside of the wizarding world was met with mixed reviews. Some thought The Casual Vacancy was dry and peopled by sketchy caricatures, while others thought her…
In recent weeks, a host of public figures — from comedians to columnists to President Barack Obama — have called on parents to vaccinate their children against measles and other…
Don’t throw stones if you live in a glass house. And don’t have sex if you work in a glass office. That’s the lesson a Christchurch, New Zealand couple learned…
Like many mothers raising children in Chicago’s housing projects in the 1990s and 2000s, Seitia Harris was afraid of the drugs and violence that were pervasive in the neighborhood where…
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday voiced support for vaccinations and spoke about the issue in personal terms. “As a victim of polio myself, I’m a big fan…
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While many GOP lawmakers were busy deciding whether they think parents should vaccinate their children in the midst of a freak measles outbreak, freshman Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) has concerned…
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A lawsuit filed Tuesday by plaintiffs including an advocacy group for female service members is pressing the Pentagon for information on gender targets and recruiting policies…
Ariana Grande’s 2015 Grammys performance was (my) everything on Sunday night. The 21-year-old singer took the stage to perform an emotional ballad, “Just A Little Bit Of Your Heart.” Grande…
WASHINGTON — As Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) shifts his focus to national politics in preparation for a likely presidential run, controversy over his proposed state budget may force his…
It’s one thing to teach others about reducing stress, and another to take your own advice. After struggling with the latter, Jan Bruce stepped back to co-author meQuilibrium: 14 Days…
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina schools have partially lifted a ban on junk food. – Schools must apply for a waiver to allow snacks that don’t meet low-sodium, low-sugar,…
Looking back at your high school fashion choices can make you cringe. But for some college freshmen, what they once wore to class represents a lot more. – Follow HuffPost…
Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and transgender women represent a vibrant and visible portion of the LGBTQ community. In addition to the legends of the Harlem Renaissance and the decades…
This year’s South by Southwest Film Festival lineup will include some of the biggest names in Hollywood: Melissa McCarthy, Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Judd Apatow, Ryan Gosling, Paul Feig, Oscar…
Get ready to blow through all the books you’ve downloaded to your smartphone. SpeedRead With Spritz, a 99-cent Android app, uses Spritz speed-reading technology to help people tackle the ebooks…
Eighteen months after medical marijuana was legalized in Illinois, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner on Monday granted dozens of permits to select businesses to cultivate and sell the drug. – Ali…
It’s often easy to overlook the environmental impact of natural disasters when property is destroyed and people lose their lives. But for thousands of animals, a vast wildfire can destroy…
Mary Lambert is an outspoken out advocate for LGBT rights and mental health awareness. The singer is also championing body love, but admits true body acceptance has taken her some…
Immigration hardliner Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.) said Tuesday that “illegal aliens” may be to blame for the recent measles outbreak that began in California and has continued to spread to…
Alberto Nisman, the prosecutor whose mysterious death has gripped Argentina, had drafted a warrant for the arrest of President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, accusing her of trying to shield Iranian…
Jordan announced it will execute Sajida al-Rishawi, the failed female suicide bomber whose release was sought by the Islamic State militant group, within hours, Reuters reports on Tuesday. The announcement…
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — When Pakistani Taliban militants stormed a Peshawar school and massacred 150 children and teachers, nobody could fight back. Shabnam Tabinda and some of her fellow teachers…
Reese Witherspoon is a woman who leads by example. Two years ago, she started her own production company after seeing six of her favorite actresses “fighting over a really crappy…
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka are giving Architectural Digest readers some major real estate envy, showing off their five-story Manhattan townhouse in the magazine’s March issue. – Check out…
WASHINGTON — Breaking from several of his potential rivals for the White House, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) said Tuesday that parents should “absolutely” vaccinate their children to preserve the health…
It’s not every day a top-ranking White House official gets hands-on in a local operation — especially with very few cameras around. But last Thursday evening, Denis McDonough did just…