Heidi Thomas, Former Model, Accuses Bill Cosby Of Assaulting Her In Reno In 1984
Another woman has come forward to accuse Bill Cosby of sexual assault. – Cosby said on Friday in a statement that his career is “far from finished.”
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KKK Was Terrorizing America Decades Before Islamic State Appeared
When Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) returned home from a trip to the Middle East in October, he offered a reflection on the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, to the…
Republican Leaders Struggle To Update Education Law
In a political embarrassment for Republicans, House GOP leaders on Friday abruptly cancelled a vote on a bill to update the George W. Bush-era No Child Left Behind education law…
Here’s What It Was Like Inside Jabba The Hutt
Jabba the Hutt fans, have we got a geekout for you. “Filmumentary” maker Jamie Benning interviewed Jabba puppeteer Toby Philpott over Skype about his work inside the gelatinous villain of…
What Happened When Detroit Youth Had Honest Conversations With Police
As activists across the country question police tactics and the number of black men and boys killed by cops, a group in Detroit is hoping conversations with officers can begin…
DAPA-Eligible Immigrants Face Threat Of Deportation, Advocates Say
Brenda Castro, an undocumented immigrant from Honduras, has two U.S.-born children, lives in New Orleans and has been in the country since 2008. Though she has a misdemeanor for attempted…
Cassius Mankin, High School Football Player, Accused Of Torturing Emu At Party
A Texas football player is facing a felony animal abuse charge after police say he tortured and killed an emu at a party. – All students alleged to be involved…
First Adult Picture Of ‘Jihadi John’ Emerges
LONDON, Feb 27 (Reuters) – British television broadcast the first picture of Mohammed Emwazi as a student on Friday, showing the man identified as the Islamic State “Jihadi John” killer…
‘Star Trek’ Star Leonard Nimoy Dead At 83
Leonard Nimoy, who was best-known for his role as Mr. Spock in the “Star Trek” franchise, died at his home on Friday in Los Angeles, his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy,…
How To Talk About An Eating Disorder Without Triggering Someone
Sharing personal experiences with eating disorders in an effort to assist those currently struggling can be life saving. But it can also do more harm than good if not relayed…
9 Funny Someecards To End Your Week On A High Note
What do you mean February is over already? We blinked and POOF it was gone. We braved frigid temps and — shudder — Valentine’s Day. Up next? We have “House…
‘The Michelangelo Of Buttocks Injections’ Testifies At Her Murder Trial
A Gothic hip-hop artist charged with killing a London break dancer she injected with low-grade silicone said Friday she never heard any complaints from the numerous transgender women who sought…
Vicki Lawrence Explains Why ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ Writers Walked Out Over Classic ‘The Family’ Sketch
One of most enduring characters to come out of “The Carol Burnett Show” is Mama, the cranky senior citizen who is never satisfied with her ambitious, emotional daughter Eunice. Fans…
#TheDress Sparked A Huge Debate, But Science Is Here To Settle Things
What color is it? – Mystery solved.
Tulsi Gabbard’s Choice For Chief Of Staff Perplexes Politicos
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This Inseparable Father And Son Doggie Duo Have Love, Now They Just Need A Home
This handsome pair of dogs is Oscar and Olyvar, a father-and-son duo who came into an Indiana shelter together last spring. Staff quickly learned they can’t bear to be apart….
Scott Walker Budget Deletes College Rape Reporting Requirements
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s (R) nearly $70 billion budget proposal deletes language requiring colleges to report their sexual assault statistics to new students and to the Department of Justice, Jezebel…
Hawaii Pair Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Donations For Third-Grader On Life Support
A man and woman were arrested by Hawaii police on Wednesday after video surveillance allegedly showed them stealing a jar of donations for a young girl fighting for her life….
HBO Is Determined To Tackle Its Diversity Problem
On the heels of the whitest Oscars since 1998, Patricia Arquette’s semi-accidental rebel call for “gay people and people of color” to fight for women’s rights, and a generally rising…
Scott Walker: Islamic State Is Like A Virus ‘That Takes Out Your Whole Computer’
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) compared the Islamic State, the terrorist group sometimes referred to as ISIS or ISIL, to a computer virus in an interview with Fox News’ Sean…
Singer Gary Glitter Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison For Sexually Abusing Young Girls
Former pop star Gary Glitter has received a 16-year prison sentence after being convicted of sexually abusing three young girls in the 1970s. – Glitter is best known for the…
Violence At Rikers Island Jail Leaves 7 Guards Injured
A brawl among more than a dozen inmates at a New York City jail plagued by violence has left seven correctional officers injured. On Friday morning, 14 inmates began fighting…
‘The Lion King’ Actually Had The Blue Vs. Gold Debate First
Thursday night, seemingly the entire nation debated whether a dress uploaded to Tumblr is white and gold or blue and black. (It was determined that the dress is blue and…
10 Quotes About The Hard But Rewarding Work Of Blending A Family
Each week, parents in our Blended Family Friday series give us the lowdown on the ups and downs of raising a stepfamily. Along the way, they’ve doled out some particularly…
Senate Passes DHS Funding As House GOP Kicks Can Down The Road
WASHINGTON — The Senate approved funding for the Department of Homeland Security on Friday morning, less than 24 hours before a shutdown. But the shutdown has not been averted quite…
Here’s Every Claim Made Against Bill O’Reilly So Far
The list of accusations leveled at Bill O’Reilly grows by the day. What began as a probe into the veracity of the Fox News host’s war reporting experience has now…
Watch Meryl Streep Sing A Cut Song From ‘Into The Woods’
Couldn’t get enough of Meryl Streep singing in “Into the Woods”? Lucky for you, there’s more. In a new clip, director Rob Marshall introduces “She’ll Be Back,” an original song…
Jimmy Fallon’s #EmailFail Tweets Prove Technology Is Hilarious
A recent Gmail glitch caused users to send emails to the wrong people, which potentially led to a lot of awkward situations. In honor of all the awkwardness, Jimmy Fallon…
Bill Cosby Says His Career Is ‘Far From Finished’ As Another Woman Comes Forward With Allegations
Despite canceling multiple shows and facing dozens of sexual assault allegations, Bill Cosby has no intention of leaving the limelight. – More than 30 women have accused the actor of…
Life in Prison for Selling $20 Of Weed
On September 5, 2008, Fate Vincent Winslow watched a plainclothes stranger approach him. Homeless and hungry, on a dark street rife with crime, the 41-year-old African American was anxious to…