These Vintage Winter Photos Will Make You Thankful For Your Parka
While a well-cut wool coat has its charms, it isn’t often a viable choice for those who experience wet, soggy, slushy winters. If that’s you, then you’re well-acquainted with the…
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The Dangers Of Fighting Around Kids
SPECIAL FROM Grandparents.com Some families believe they should never fight “in front of the kids.” Others could care less, letting loose with stinging invectives whenever a disagreement erupts. It turns…
How One Woman’s Brush With Death Encouraged Her To Become An Auctioneer
This is one story from Huff/Post50’s new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” We’ll be following 15 remarkable ladies throughout the…
California Readies Another Assault On Sugary Drinks
If the soft drink industry thought its fight with health reformers ended in the San Francisco Bay Area last election season, a new bill in the California legislature may be…
Only 1% Of All Americans Get To Experience This Incredible Sight.
www.upworthy.com: never thought about how rare this is before, but many people literally can go their whole lives without experiencing the vastness of space and their own smallness.
6 Real Quotes From ‘Fifty Shades’ That Could Make You Rethink How You Feel About It
www.upworthy.com: I’m not condemning you if you read the books as a guilty pleasure.
Inside A Beautiful Connecticut Beach House That Has Us Dreaming Of Summer
Beaches aren’t likely to be the first thing that come to mind when you think of Connecticut. Beach houses, on the other hand, might. Or at least they will once…
Here’s How To Avoid One Of The Most Common Life Regrets
Karl Pillemer, a Ph.D. gerontologist at Cornell University, has spent the last several years interviewing hundreds of older Americans to systematically collect their practical wisdom. His first book, 30 Lessons…
ZMapp And The Fight Against Ebola
In his final story for “60 Minutes,” Bob Simon reports on the long and complicated development of ZMapp, a promising drug to combat Ebola Read the whole story at 60…
Surveyors Determine New Height For Washington Monument
Government surveyors have determined a new height for the Washington Monument that’s nearly 10 inches shorter than what has been thought for more than 130 years, officials will announce Monday….
Jim Cantore’s Reaction To Thundersnow Is Amazing
Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore really loves thundersnow. – Despite the rarity of thundersnow, Cantore experienced another incident of it on-air back in 2011. His reaction then was just as…
Ukraine Cease-Fire At Risk As Government, Russia-Backed Rebels Accuse Each Other Of Violations
The Ukrainian government and Russia-backed rebels accused each other Monday of violating a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine, a day before the parties are due to start withdrawing heavy weaponry under…
Biting Cold Air Follows Latest New England Blizzard
Frigid cold nipped at New England after the region’s fourth winter storm in a month blew through, piling another foot of snow on top of 6-foot-high mounds in Boston, and…
House Fires: Could Your Family Escape One In Time?
In March 2011, Maureen Aissa’s Binghamton, New York, home caught fire in the middle of the night with her five children inside. Her family, who did not have a fire…
Meet The Mystery Man Behind SNL’s Cue Cards
NBC’s Joelle Garguilo reports on “Cue Card Wally,” the man who has been in about every “Saturday Night Live” sketch for the past quarter of a century – you’ve just…
Egypt Launches Airstrikes On Islamic State In Libya After Video Of Mass Killing
Egypt said Monday it has launched airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Libya after the extremist group released a grisly video showing the beheading of several Egyptian Coptic Christians it…
David Carr’s Last Word On Journalism, Aimed At Students
David Carr was known at The New York Times as a supreme talent scout, a mentor to young reporters and a blunt critic of those who didn’t measure up. He…
UN Security Council Demands Houthi Rebels Relinquish Control Of Yemen Government, End Violence
The United Nations Security Council on Sunday unanimously adopted a resolution demanding that Shiite rebels immediately relinquish control of Yemen’s government in a crisis that has pushed the Arab world’s…
Kanye Performs New Song ‘Wolves,’ With Sia & Vic Mensa, During Awesome ‘SNL 40’ Appearance
Kanye West performed a medley of songs on the “Saturday Night Live” 40th anniversary special. West started with “Jesus Walks,” transitioned to “Only One” and closed out his appearance with…
Watch Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake Rap A History Of ‘SNL’ Catchphrases
Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon started the “Saturday Night Live” 40th anniversary special with a rap song about the show’s dozens and dozens of catchphrases. They don’t come from France,…
Israel Eyes European Jewish Immigration After Denmark Attack
JERUSALEM, Feb 15 (Reuters) – After a deadly shooting at a Denmark synagogue, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday such attacks will likely continue and Israel would welcome…
5 Perfect Quotes From HBO’s ‘Girls’ Season 4, Episode 5
Here at HuffPost Women, one of the things we love most about Lena Dunham’s HBO show, “Girls,” is the incisive, witty and hilarious dialogue that Dunham and the rest of…
Taylor Swift Ate Her Hair On ‘SNL 40’
Taylor Swift played an actress in the “Californians” sketch during “SNL 40.” She chewed her hair. There’s a GIF. Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) was born to be a Californian. #SNL40 pic.twitter.com/usAYbAKQnA
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler And Jane Curtin Return To ‘Weekend Update’ Desk For ‘SNL’ 40 Show
The ladies of “Weekend Update” reunited on the 40th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live” when Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Jane Curtin took back the desk and hosted a slew…
Bradley Cooper & Betty White Made Out During ‘SNL 40’
Taylor Swift, Kerry Washington, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Laraine Newman, Kenan Thompson and Vanessa Bayer all appeared during the all-star “Californians” sketch on “SNL 40,” but it was this moment…
Watch Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, Miley Cyrus, Chris Rock And Many Others On The ‘SNL 40’ Monologue
Steven Martin didn’t host “SNL 40,” but he did start the monologue. Alec Baldwin, Tom Hanks, Chris Rock, Miley Cyrus, Melissa McCarthy, Billy Crystal, Paul Simon and Paul McCartney also…
Republican Majorities Struggle To Get Congress Working
After six weeks in session and 139 roll call votes in a House and Senate that feature some of the largest Republican majorities in generations, one of the most telling…
This Woman Lost 200 Pounds But Felt Miserable Inside (VIDEO)
When Jen Larsen decided to undergo a major and potentially-life threatening weight loss surgery, she was convinced it was her only option. Larsen has struggled with obesity since childhood and…
‘SNL’ Takes Swipe At Bill Cosby During ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ Throwback Sketch
During a star-studded throwback to its classic “Celebrity Jeopardy!” sketches, “Saturday Night Live” worked in a dig at Bill Cosby. In addition to Will Ferrell reprising his role as Alex…
Jim Carrey Makes Brian Williams Joke On ‘SNL 40’ Red Carpet
During an interview with NBC’s Matt Lauer on the “SNL 40” red carpet, Jim Carrey joked about Brian Williams. “Can I ask you a question, you guys? Where are you…