Sarah Palin and Donald Trump both interested in 2016 runs
Why not, indeed. Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor and 2008 GOP vice presidential candidate was asked by ABC News if she’s interested in running for the White House. “Of…
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Premier League 0-2 Underdogs
Frank Lampard looked to have secured a last minute draw but his free kick instead hit the post. A few seconds later Middlesbrough scored a second, securing a famous victory….
The Strong Dollar Is Always Good, Except When It Isn’t
Strategies By JEFF SOMMER United States Treasury secretaries routinely say that they favor a strong dollar, regardless of circumstances or economic conditions. And the dollar is strong right now, thanks…
Shaimaa El-Sabagh Shot Dead At Leftist Party March In Cairo
A Egyptian political party statement says a female protester was shot dead by police at a march in downtown Cairo. – The death comes during a sweeping government crackdown on…
Refugees In Iraqi Camps Face Harrowing Winter
Despite the latest successes of the Iraqi Army and the forces of the Kurdish regional government, known as the peshmerga, hundreds of thousands of refugees in Iraq are facing a…
Expert Weighs In On What Palestinian Membership In The ICC Really Means
Every week, The WorldPost asks an expert to shed light on a topic driving headlines around the world. Today, we speak with Dr. Sarah Nouwen on what Palestinian membership means…
Steve Davis On Why It’s Problematic Many Are ‘Following The Ball’ On Ebola News
PATH President and CEO Steve Davis stopped by HuffPost Live at Davos on Saturday to share how he and others are working to help the fight against the Ebola virus….
Space Shuttle Challenger Fast Facts
The explosion was a result of a rocket booster failure which ignited the fuel tank. Some of the objectives of Mission STS-51L included the “Comet Halley Active Monitoring Program” (CHAMP),…
Standalone HBO Could Inspire Millions To Ditch Cable, Survey Says
As many as 7 million people might cut the cord once HBO launches its new streaming service later this year. At least that’s how a market research firm read the…
ISIS Fast Facts
Also known as Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Islamic State (IS). The aim of ISIS is to create an Islamic state across Sunni areas of Iraq and…
Andrew McAfee: ‘We Are In The Early Stages Of An Era Of Unbelievable Technological Progress’
Andrew McAfee of the MIT Sloan School of Management stopped by HuffPost Live at Davos on Saturday, where he spoke about the book he wrote with his colleague Erik Brynjolfsson…
Bill Maher Says ‘American Sniper’ Is About A ‘Psychopath Patriot’
Bill Maher has addressed the recent controversy surrounding the Clint Eastwood film “American Sniper.” – “Eisenhower once said I hate war as only a solider who has lived it can,”…
ISIS’ Japanese hostages receive mixed sympathy at home
“Thank you for your great kindness and I apologize for the tremendous inconvenience and trouble that my son has caused,” she said. The apology is understandable in the context of…
Kanye West Explains The Real Reason He Doesn’t Smile
Kanye West is notorious for keeping a straight face in photos, and now we know the reason why. While at The Daily Front Row’s Fashion Los Angeles Awards, West revealed…
Washington sighs relief at Saudi succession
Relief is palpable in Washington over the well-planned and seamlessly executed transfer of Saudi Arabia’s throne to King Salman bin Abdulaziz, 79, following the death of his 90-year-old half brother…
2 Killed, 6 Wounded At Nebraska House Party
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Two women were shot to death and six people were wounded early Saturday at a house party in Omaha, authorities said. The police department issued a…
Mandy Moore And Ryan Adams Split After Almost Six Years Of Marriage
Mandy Moore and husband Ryan Adams are calling it quits after almost six years of marriage, People confirms. – “Celebrating love w the greatest friends and family last night,” Moore…
Jansrud wins skiing’s ‘Super Bowl’
Shortened course The time was half of what would usually be expected to win the title. Appalling weather conditions, including heavy fog and snow, severally curtailed the race. Such was…
This Magnificent Snow Penis Was Just Too Edgy For Society, Man (VIDEO)
This is the Alamo of Texas Tech. In a video uploaded to YouTube Thursday, a group of brave college bros can be seen banding together to protect a sacred, erected…
Bobby Jindal Headlines All-Day Prayer Rally In Baton Rouge
Gov. Bobby Jindal continues to court Christian conservatives for a possible presidential campaign with a headlining appearance Saturday at an all-day prayer rally described as a “global prayer gathering for…
Obama keeps the lights on bulb bright idea
The phasing out of old fashion light bulbs might seem like an odd reason for a political battle. But in 2011, to Republicans, it was just that: the fight between…
Microsoft Exec Reveals ‘Wow’ Technology
Microsoft International President Jean-Philippe Courtois didn’t hesitate when asked what new technology makes him say, “Wow.” “We presented something very cool. It’s called HoloLens,” he told HuffPost Live’s Alyona Minkovski…
George Takei Spoofs Controversial TLC Special With ‘My Husband’s Not Straight’
“Star Trek” icon George Takei playfully skewers TLC’s recent controversy with “My Husband’s Not Straight.” – H/T Towleroad
Chris Christie Brings New Jersey Candor To Iowa Evangelicals
After years of campaigning in Iowa for others, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is venturing into new territory as a potential White House candidate appealing to social conservatives who hold…
Taylor Swift Finally Reveals Her Belly Button In A Bikini Because She’s Fearless
Welcome to New York, Taylor Swift’s belly button! Well, welcome to Instagram, anyway. For a long time now, Swift’s belly button has been shrouded in mystery. Is it an inny?…
Japan Seeks to Verify ISIS Video of Hostage Death
TOKYO — The Japanese government expressed outrage at an image released Saturday that purported to show the decapitated body of one of two Japanese hostages captured by Islamic State militants,…
Victor Thompson, Man Whose Head Is Covered In Patriots Tattoos, Wanted On Narcotics Charge
Wonder if this guy’s pride is currently deflated. Victor Thompson, whose head is thoroughly covered in New England Patriots tattoos, had an arrest warrant issued by a Florida judge after…
GOP Presses State Bills Limiting Gay Rights Before Supreme Court Ruling
A Texas lawmaker would strip the salaries from government officials who honor same-sex marriage licenses. Other states would protect government officials who opt out of performing gay nuptials. In Georgia,…
For SkyMall, It All Seemed So Cool at Six Miles High
For years, it was something of a ritual. You had made it through airport security, survived the lengthy delays and even crammed your carry-on into an overhead bin. Then you…
Mosquito Nets for Malaria Spawn New Epidemic: Overfishing
Millions of mosquito nets are given out fight to malaria in Africa, yet many faced with hunger use them as fish nets, creating potential environmental problems. BANGWEULU WETLANDS, Zambia —…