Latina Disney princess shows changing America
Princess Elena of Avalor, who will debut next year on Disney Junior’s “Sofia the First,” according to the company, appears to represent a commitment to diversitywhich also happens to be…
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Cuba to build first new Catholic church since Castro
A neglected, weed-strewn field in a small Cuban town where there are more horses than cars seems an unlikely setting for a major shift in government policy. But in the…
Mortar Attacks Kill 7 in Donetsk as Ukrainian Fighting Rages On
DONETSK, Ukraine — Seven people were killed and at least three wounded in a pair of mortar attacks on the city’s west side Friday, including one that hit a crowd…
Please don’t let ‘Selma’ become a political football
As soon as the movie opened, it provoked an intense controversy about its portrayal of President Lyndon Johnson. Although most of the movie centers on civil rights activists who organized…
Vets With PTSD Should Be Exempt From Death Penalty, Legal Experts Say
On January 12, 1998, Andrew Brannan was driving his truck at 98 miles an hour on a country road near his Dublin, Georgia, home when he was pulled over by…
New Greek Defense Minister Prompts Turkey To Scramble Jets
ATHENS, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Greece’s new nationalist defense minister prompted Greece’s perennial rival Turkey to scramble jets on Friday, just days after he took office, by flying over uninhabited…
Why You Should Never, Ever Listen When Someone Says ‘You Weren’t Born To Do That’
Most people probably pass by Misa Kuranaga without realizing who, exactly, they just overlooked. At 5’1 with a delicate build, Misa blends into the crowded Boston populace. However. This woman,…
Greece’s Leftist Government Sparks Fears Of A Russian Beachhead In Europe
Just days after shaking European economic policy to its core with a sweeping win in Greek elections, the radical leftist party Syriza is challenging a fundamental tenet of the continent’s…
Why we love Shondaland
“Why is your penis on a dead girl’s phone?” If you have no idea what I’m talking about then chances are you don’t know who Annalise Keating is. And if…
Aggravated assault case against George Zimmerman dropped
State Attorney Phil Archer, whose jurisdiction includes Brevard and Seminole counties, announced Friday that his office won’t file charges against Zimmerman, who first came to the world’s attention for his…
The Unsolved Terror Attack At The Center Of Argentina’s Political Crisis
Every week, we bring you one overlooked aspect of the stories that made news in recent days. You noticed the media forgot all about another story’s basic facts? Tweet @TheWorldPost…
Rand Paul: How feds can legally steal your money
And now, a growing awareness of instances where the IRS seized the money or property of law-abiding citizens without due process is adding to the agency’s menacing reputation. According to…
Man Who Grew Up In Struggling Immigrant Household Leaves Wall Street Job To Help Homeless
The son of two Korean immigrant parents who once struggled to make ends meet, Robert Lee understood as a young child what it’s like to feel hungry. He eventually went…
Husband Finds Beautiful Note Late Wife Left Before Her Death Reminding Him To ‘Smile’
One widower has found solace in his late wife’s touching words. Jimmy Breland of Cleveland, Mississippi, was married to his wife, Billie, for 60 years. When she fell ill late…
American injured in shooting in Saudi Arabia
The injured person was traveling with another American in a vehicle convoy in Al-Ahsa Governorate in the Eastern Province, and it is not known who fired the shots, according to…
Saudi blogger’s 2nd round of flogging postponed again
The case of Badawi, who was sentenced last year to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes after a Jeddah court convicted him of insulting Islam, has garnered international headlines…
Death Toll Rises As Battles Rage For East Ukraine Town
Artillery fire in the rebel stronghold of Donetsk has killed at least 12 civilians as the fighting between pro-Russia separatists and government troops intensifies. Donetsk city hall says five people…
The Technology That Unmasks Your Hidden Emotions
Paul Ekman, perhaps the world’s most famous face reader, fears he has created a monster. The 80-year-old psychologist pioneered the study of facial expressions in the 1970s, creating a catalog…
Australian Open: Djokovic silences Stan to reach fifth final
The world No. 1 outlasted the defending champion 7-6 (1) 3-6 6-4 4-6 6-0 in Melbourne on Friday and will face Andy Murray in Sunday’s final. In a match filled…
Philippines honors 44 slain commandos with day of mourning
Their 392-strong team had been deployed to hunt two “most wanted” terror suspects. The fallen police were farewelled by grieving family members, politicians and police and military leadership at their…
China Warns Against 'Western Values' in Imported Textbooks
Today, however, Mr. Li’s work might be considered dabbling in subversion. This week, China’s ideological drive against Western liberal ideas broadened to take in a new target: foreign textbooks. Meeting…
Pakistan Mosque Explosion In Shikarpur Kills At Least 20
(Adds claim of responsibility, details) By Syed Raza Hassan ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (Reuters) – At least 20 people were killed on Friday when an explosion ripped through a crowded Shi’ite…
Eugene de Kock, Apartheid-Era Death Squad Leader, Granted Parole
Eugene de Kock, a death squad leader for the apartheid state, has been granted parole after two decades in jail, the South African government announced Friday. – De Kock was…
Eddie Murphy returns to SNL after 30 years
After more than 30 years, Eddie Murphy is returning to Saturday Night Live. The comedy legend will appear on the 40th anniversary special of the NBC sketch comedy show. The…
Hope fading fast for ISIS captives as another deadline passes
ISIS had pushed Jordan to bring a convicted terrorist, Sajida al-Rishawi, to the Turkish border by 5:30 p.m. (9:30 a.m. ET) Thursday. If they didn’t, the group said, a Jordanian…
China to Tally Suicides by Civil Servants
The Organization Department of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Committee, the body that oversees staffing of official positions, called for the new accounting earlier this month, according to Caixin, a…
Planet Politics: Hoard Your Toilet Paper — The Left Is Coming!
WASHINGTON –- Greece gave us democracy and theater, and now is giving us a gripping new synthesis of the two: the dramatic, hysterical alarms of supporters of austerity. Facing slow…
Fully occupied? Hong Kong’s protest hotel
Tucked away in an apartment building on a quiet side street of Hong Kong’s busy Causeway Bay district, this small hotel is a shrine to the Umbrella Revolution. Freelance translator…
Greece Steps Back Into Line With European Union Policy on Russia Sanctions
BRUSSELS — Gathering in Brussels, European foreign ministers scrambled on Thursday to hold a united front against Russia over Ukraine, calming worries that the election of a far-left government in…
How A Social Media Campaign Is Helping The Homeless Connect With Long-Lost Loved Ones
People have a hard time thinking of the homeless as humans, let alone as someone’s child, parent, brother or sister. But a new social media campaign wants to change that,…