Comedy Central Will Roast Justin Bieber
Big boy Justin Bieber will get his very own Comedy Central roast in March. Ryan Seacrest was the first to tweet the news on Tuesday, and Comedy Central confirmed. –…
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Residents Near Center For Troubled Priests Worry About Property Values
DITTMER, Mo. (RNS) A quiet street and a quaint three-bedroom home drew Mike Stenzhorn and his family to Dittmer 15 years ago. He and his two children loved the neighborhood…
Chris Kyle’s Religious Faith Plays Small Part In ‘American Sniper’
(RNS) Chris Kyle, often described as the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history, wrote in his autobiography that he prioritized his life in the following order: God, country, family….
Sister Megan Rice, 84, Now Lives In A Packed Jail Cell With 111 Other Women
www.nydailynews.com: Beige is the new black for imprisoned Sister Megan Rice, an 84-year old Catholic nun and anti-nuclear activist.
How Meditation Changes Our Brains For The Better
If you’re one of those people who “just can’t meditate,” you may want to give it another shot. – Enough reading; start meditating! Don’t know where to start? Check out…
‘Sam Houston Bible’ Not Real? Texas Governors May Have Been Duped For Years
George W. Bush called it Sam Houston’s bible. Rick Perry swore on its centuries-old sheepskin four times. And on Tuesday, Texas Gov.-elect Greg Abbott is set to preserve one of…
‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ Star Dakota Johnson Is A Woman On The Brink Of Fame
On the eve of becoming notorious with the release of “Fifty Shades of Grey,” Dakota Johnson, its under-the-radar star, relishes her last moments of anonymity. Read the whole story at…
Alison Lundergan Grimes To Pursue Statewide Office
Democrats may not have to say goodbye to 2014 sweetheart Alison Lundergan Grimes just yet. – Grimes has served as secretary of state since January 2012. If she runs for…
We Finally Know The Details On That Mysterious ‘Game Of Thrones’ Special
If you didn’t think the new “Game of Thrones” special deserved this much hype, you know nothing, Jon Snow. – Season 5 of “Game of Thrones” premieres Sunday, April 12,…
The 17 Movies We’re Most Anticipating At The 2015 Sundance Film Festival
Oscar season has kept the buzz alive for “Boyhood” and “Whiplash,” two of the biggest smashes at last year’s Sundance Film Festival. Those features join a long list of beloved…
Rick Santorum: Saying ‘Dumb Things’ About Birth Control And Abortion Fueled 2012 Loss
Former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) said Monday that controversial comments over abortion and contraception contributed to his defeat in the 2012 Republican presidential primary to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney….
An Instruction Book For Parenting Adult Children
I have adult children (an oxymoron for sure). I have found myself not knowing the right things to do or say more and more often as my kids age. Of…
Supreme Court Rules For Bearded Muslim Inmate, Upholding Religious Rights Of Prisoners
The Supreme Court is siding with a Muslim prison inmate in Arkansas who sued for the right to grow a short beard for religious reasons. The court’s unanimous ruling Tuesday…
The Best Places To Grow Old
Age Friendly Yes, these towns can get (very) cold, but two of the best places to spend your later years are Madison, Wis., and Iowa City, Iowa. Those are among…
This Crying 6-Year-Old Is A Bigger Packers Fan Than You
Laugh at the kid all you want, but he has more heart than you or I ever will. Here’s the bike he’s so upset about, by the way:
State Of The Union Address Time, Place And More
The 2015 State of the Union address will begin at approximately 9 p.m. ET. President Barack Obama will give his annual address in front of a joint session of Congress…
5 Secrets Of Mentally Strong People
How can we bounce back from tough times, criticism and conflict? Mentally strong people have a few core beliefs that bring them peace and resilience, says Amy Morin, LCSW in…
Isaac Seman Allegedly Made Son Perform Sex Act On Dog
A father in Martinez, Georgia was arrested last week after authorities say he uploaded a video to YouTube that showed him encouraging his 10-year-old son to engage in sexual acts…
Who Are The Japanese Hostages Threatened By ISIS?
Two Japanese men have been threatened with death by the Islamic State group if their government doesn’t pay a huge ransom. A look at hostages and Japan, and its interests…
These Are The Worst Passwords You Could Have
If your password is “password,” you’re far from alone — which is so, so sad. SplashData, a password management service, has revealed the most popular passwords from 2014. “123456” remained…
Montgomery County Neglect Inquiry Shines Spotlight On ‘Free-Range’ Parenting
Two days after the story of their children’s unsupervised walk home from a park became the latest flash point in an ongoing cultural debate about what constitutes responsible parenting, Danielle…
Ted Cruz: ‘Would It Kill Republicans To Crack A Joke?’
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) thinks it wouldn’t hurt for the GOP to show off its sense of humor. – According to HuffPost Pollster, Romney’s leading a group of potential GOP…
What Languages The World Will Speak In 2115
In 1880 a Bavarian priest created a language that he hoped the whole world could use. He mixed words from French, German and English and gave his creation the name…
These Facts Highlight The Fight For Fair Representation Of Blacks On TV
More than 60 years ago, a new comedy boasted an all-black cast populating a Harlem community with characters that included an attorney, a small businessman and a civic-club president. “Amos…
Here’s Why The State Of The Union Doesn’t Usually Change Many Minds
The state of the State of the Union remains largely unwatched. Last year’s State of the Union was Jan. 28, 2014. Here’s a chart of President Barack Obama’s average approval…
The Time-Saving Trick Chefs Use To Peel Carrots (VIDEO)
How many ways can there possibly be to peel a carrot? More than one, as it turns out. If you’re like most people, you use a vegetable peeler and scrape…
Freddie Fox, ‘Cucumber’ Star, Won’t Define His Sexuality
Freddie Fox stated this week that he cannot define his sexuality because one day he “might fall in love with a man.” – (h/t Towleroad)
Lee Daniels Is Using ‘Empire’ To ‘Blow The Lid Off’ Homophobia In The Black Community
Director Lee Daniels is using his new Fox series, “Empire,” to shine a light on homophobia in the black community. – “My dad was playing cards one Sunday with his…
AirAsia Plane Climbed Too Fast, Indonesia Says
An AirAsia plane that crashed last month with 162 people on board was climbing at an abnormally high rate, then plunged and suddenly disappeared from radar, Indonesia’s transport minister said…
This Skiing Video Is So Bonkers You’re Excused If You Think It’s A Video Game
This professional skier knows no boundaries. – H/T For The Win