McDonald’s new ad: Brilliant or tasteless?
But others felt that the ad, which aired prominently during NFL playoff games Sunday afternoon as well as the Golden Globes award telecast Sunday night, was insensitive. “Maybe instead of…
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U.S. working assumption: AQAP ordered Said Kouachi to carry out an attack
U.S. officials Sunday said American authorities don’t have evidence yet directly linking AQAP to specifically ordering the Paris attack last week at the offices of the satirical magaine. “We don’t…
Antarctica and back in a day? Yep, you can
“I was having lunch with the chief pilot of Qantas prior to our first private jet tour when I casually enquired whether flights to Antarctica would be possible,” says Asker….
J.K. Rowling challenges Rupert Murdoch’s Muslim blame game
The News Corp. CEO ignited controversy on Friday with a series of tweets about Islam and jihad. He started with the tweet, “Maybe most Moslems peaceful, but until they recognize…
The American who inspires terror from Paris to the U.S.
One of the Kouachi brothers, who mounted the attack last week on the Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris, cited al-Awlaki as his operational commander. Before he died on Friday, one…
ISIS repeats a threat; NYPD, other law enforcement on high alert
It’s not the first time ISIS has made such a threat. NYPD employees were told to “remain alert and consider tactics at all times while on patrol,” especially in light…
Charlie Hebdo attack: Helicopters hunt for suspects in woods of France
Authorities believe that Cherif Kouachi, 32, and Said Kouachi, 34, entered a wooded area on foot, the sources told CNN’s Chris Cuomo. Now investigators are using helicopters equipped with night…
Romney vs. Bush: The unexpected match-up
Mitt Romney spoiled those plans on Friday. All of a sudden, the Republican primary field features a growing group of businesslike state executives in Romney, Bush and New Jersey Gov….
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History moment awaits Palestine after painful journey
It was May, 2014, and the final of the AFC Challenge Cup. Eight of Asia’s lowest ranked teams had competed and the winner would qualify straight into the Asian Cup…
Golden Globes show kicks off the 2015 awards season
The critically acclaimed movie was nominated for best comedy or musical, best actor in a comedy or musical (Keaton), best supporting actor (Edward Norton), best supporting actress (Emma Stone), best…
Ryan trolls Christie as Packers oust Cowboys
.@GovChristie, do you need a hug now? #GoPackGo #WinninginWisco pic.twitter.com/32zPv6krRy – Sure, Christie’s from New Jersey — but it was close enough to leave little doubt what he meant.
Beyonce beach picture furthers pregnancy speculation
The caption-less picture shows the “Flawless” pop diva on the beach, buried in sand. The pronounced piles of sand on her stomach and breasts led some of her Instagram followers…
‘Je suis Charlie,’ at least for now
Uphold the right to universal free speech. Je suis Charlie. On Sunday, a perplexingly awesome mash-up of world leaders — from French President Francois Hollande to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud…
‘La Dolce Vita’ actress and 1950s sex symbol Anita Ekberg dies
Ekberg died in the country that made her an international star thanks to her turn as Sylvia, Marcello Mastroianni’s unattainable dream woman the 1960 Federico Fellini classic. However, she was…
The real lesson of the Paris march
This is what martyrdom is aboutnot seeking death, but recognizing instead that life is precious. True martyrs seek to preserve and enhance life. And there has been an outpouring of support,…
The ‘selfie’ striker: Francesco Totti rescues Roma in capital derby
Totti cut the arrears with a fine angled strike in the 48th minute of the clash in the Olympic Stadium. He then claimed his second and the vital equalizer as…
Mad Cow Disease Fast Facts
The official name of mad cow disease is bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). BSE lesions are characterized by sponge-like changes seen under an ordinary microscope. Eating contaminated meat or other products…
Dempsey: Gitmo a ‘psychological scar’
In an interview on “Fox News Sunday,” Dempsey said the detention facility in Cuba “does create a psychological scar on our national values. Whether it should or notit does.” –…
European Debt Crisis Fast Facts
December 23, 2011 – After a series of credit downgrades and exposure to the financial crisis in Greece, Cyprus signs an agreement with Russia for an emergency loan worth €2.5…
AMC debuts trailer for ‘Better Call Saul’
To get fans primed, the network unveiled a two-minute trailer, the most extensive look yet at the anticipated spinoff starring Bob Odenkirk. The trailer shows Saul fighting for his clients…
IRS Scandal Fast Facts
Other Facts:The investigation into the email disappearance, which the IRS said was due to a crash of former IRS official Lois Lerner’s hard drive, is part of a wider criminal…
2011 Africa and Middle East Unrest Fast Facts
February 12, 2011 – Riot police outnumber anti-government protesters in Algiers and quickly disperse the demonstration. February 22, 2011 – The Algerian government announces an end to the state of…
Obama, Kerry absent from unity rally in Paris
Holder: Not yet sure which group is behind Paris attack Kerry was in India, attending an entrepreneurship summit with new Prime Minister Narendra Modi — with whom the United States…
#JeSuisCharlie: France’s march of unity
Many were taken aback by the show of solidarity. Two hours before the march… For once, French people are on time #MarcheRepublicaine #JeSuisCharlie pic.twitter.com/RljdmTHLoR @MYTF1News I have never seen this….
Cornyn: GOP won’t defund Homeland Security
GOP agenda for Congress: Challenge Obama, prove they can govern – “His unconstitutional executive action is something that we are not going to take lying down. It’s something I think…
Hoeven: Senate 4 votes short on Keystone
The North Dakota Republican who is sponsoring the bill that would take the decision on whether to allow the project to move forward out of the hands of the State…
Feinstein: Visa program is ‘Achilles heel of America’
The California Democrat and former Senate Intelligence Committee chairwoman’s comments, on CNN’s “State of the Union,” come on the heels of the Paris attack on the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo….
Feinstein on Petraeus: ‘It’s done. It’s over.’
Senators say Petraeus investigation ‘grievously mishandled’ Her comments come after news that the Justice Department is recommending charges against Petraeus, first reported by The New York Times. – “I don’t…
Holder: Not yet sure which group behind Paris attack
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, which Holder said “remains the most dangerous of the al Qaeda cells,” has claimed responsibility for the attack on the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo….