Barclays, Weighed Down by Litigation Charges, Reported Loss in 2014
LONDON — Barclays said on Tuesday that it fell to a loss in 2014 as the British bank’s annual results were dragged down by charges related to potential fines and…
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New Delhi rapist on victim: ‘She should just be silent and allow rape’
Mukesh Singh, a bus driver, was one of five men convicted in the 2012 gang rape case and sentenced to death by hanging. He and three others are appealing the…
$4.8 Million In Gold Bars Stolen In Elaborate Armored Truck Heist
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Shortly after dusk along a lonely stretch of Interstate 95, armed robbers hijacked an armored truck, tied up the two guards and disappeared into the night…
What You Probably Don’t Know About Domestic Violence and Abuse (VIDEO)
Ilene, 20, says her boyfriend, Matt, constantly accuses her of cheating on him, insults her appearance, calls her despicable names, and threatens to take their son and leave her homeless….
Mourners gather for Boris Nemtsov funeral in Russia
A stream of people arrived for a memorial service taking place at the Sakharov Center. Some held flowers as they walked past the open casket of the prominent Kremlin critic…
And now ‘Sharknado 3’ starring Mark Cuban, Ann Coulter and Jerry Springer
“Shark Tank” star and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will play the President of the United States in “Sharknado 3.” .@mcuban is President of the United States … in "Sharknado…
Homeless man shot by LAPD: Who was ‘Africa’?
On the harsh streets of Skid Row that became his home, he was known as Africaa name as vague and complex as he was. Surveillance footage, police and homeless community…
20-Year-Old Describes How She Says Her Boyfriend Has Degraded Her (VIDEO)
Matt and Ilene have been together for nearly two years, during which time they had a now 1-year-old son and have another baby on the way. But their relationship deteriorated…
Who is the woman in the coffin found at Richard III’s grave site?
After the coffin was opened, another shocker: The person inside was a woman, researchers said this week. Who was she? A wealthy aristocrat, church benefactor, beloved servant? Whoever she was,…
‘Hot Convict’ Jeremy Meeks Planning Modeling Career After Prison
He’s going from prison time to SHOWTIME! – Meeks may even try his hand at acting for “a show like ‘Sons of Anarchy.’”
Jillian Jacobson, Well-Liked Photography Teacher, Found Dead In California Classroom
A Southern California teacher who committed suicide by hanging herself in her classroom was a well-liked 31-year-old photography instructor, authorities said Monday. Students arriving at El Dorado High School found…
New Delhi Gang Rape Convict Blames Victim For Attack: ‘She Shouldn’t Have Fought Back’
One of the men convicted for raping and killing a woman in a shocking and brutal 2012 gang attack on a New Delhi bus said in a TV documentary that…
Then there were 12: Nebraska ordered to end same-sex marriage ban
U.S. District Judge Joseph Bataillon’s decision Monday means that same-sex marriage is now against the law in fewer than one in four states. Nebraska state officials immediately appealed the ruling…
Oregon woman detained in East Timor is headed home
“I am thrilled to report that Dr. Stacey Addison has gotten her passport back, and is now on a plane returning home here to Oregon,” Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) said….
Kelly Clarkson And Jimmy Fallon Sing All Your Favorite Duets
“The Tonight Show” just went all “From Justin Jimmy to Kelly.” – “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC.
DEA Warns Of Stoned Rabbits If Utah Passes Medical Marijuana
Where would this country be if Peter Cottontail got cottonmouth? Matt Fairbanks, an agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s “marijuana eradication” team in Utah, testified to a state Senate panel…
Canadian pastor reported missing after trip to North Korea
On January 30, Lim traveled to North Korea from China with a companion from the church who last spoke with him the following day, on January 31. Lim was scheduled…
Climate Change Researcher Offers a Defense of His Practices
The scientist at the center of a controversy over fossil-fuel funding for climate research denounced his critics on Monday and said that he would be “happy to comply” with possible…
A Surgery Standard Under Fire
The New Old Age By PAULA SPAN What she wanted, the patient told the geriatricians evaluating her, was to be able to return to her condominium in Boston. She had…
Dragons, romance and carnival: 10 reasons to visit Slovenia in 2015
The capital city Ljubljana is toasting a double anniversary: two millennia since its foundation and 120 years of renewal after a huge earthquake. A rare performance of Slovenia’s oldest literary…
Teen Asks Miley Cyrus To Prom With Twerk-Tastic Video
How might you get Miley Cyrus to consider being your date to your high school prom? You could twerk, of course. – As Seventeen.com notes, the “Wrecking Ball” singer has…
U.S.-Israeli bond still strong at AIPAC
READ: Obama attacks Netanyahu’s credibility ahead of speech Netanyahu kicked off Monday’s events by telling the record-setting crowd — nearly 16,000 pro-Israel activists and others signed up for this year’s…
5 things to know for your New Day – Tuesday, March 3
NETANYAHU SPEECH What will he say?: At times, Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Barack Obama barely seem to tolerate each other. Today’s speech by the Israeli Prime Minister…
Bill O’Reilly’s Own Video From Falklands Protest Contradicts His ‘War Zone’ Claim
He has said he saw civilians massacred in Buenos Aires. The report he filed at the time said nothing of the sort. Read the whole story at Mother Jones
Here Are The Top 10 Part-Time Jobs For 2015
As the country has slowly recovered from the Great Recession in recent years, many workers have been forced to take on part-time or temporary work, as full-time options are often…
Why Moving Back In With Your Parents Can Be A Game-Changing Business Decision
Moving home after college is hard for many young adults, but what’s even more difficult is moving home after graduating college plus three years of working and living on your…
Europe Unlikely to Meet Climate Goal, Study Finds
BERLIN — The European Union will fail to meet an ambitious goal of significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 unless it takes more aggressive measures to limit the use…
Venezuela gives U.S. 15 days to slash embassy staff
Venezuela’s official news agency AVN (Agencia Venezolana de Noticias) said the U.S. Embassy has been asked to reduce its personnel to a staff of 17 to match the number of…
Venezuela gives U.S. 15 days to slash embassy staff
Venezuela’s official news agency AVN (Agencia Venezolana de Noticias) said the U.S. Embassy has been asked to reduce its personnel to a staff of 17 to match the number of…
Ben Carson launches exploratory committee
READ: How to party like a conservative The move indicates Carson is right on track with stated plans to formally announce his bid in May. He’s made a number of…