In wake of Paris massacre, who were suspects in two hostage standoffs?
At the same time, security forces stormed a market in Paris to end a hostage situation there. The two scenes were linked by the fact that three of the four…
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One Muslim tells the world: I’m sorry
“Being a mother, having a 6-year-old daughter, how do I explain it to her? ‘No, this is not us?’ ” said the Muslim from Virginia. The immigration worker’s powerful video…
28 Internet acronyms every parent should know
If you think you are tech savvy all because you know what “LOL” means, let me test your coolness. Any idea what “IWSN” stands for in Internet slang? It’s a…
Replace the ‘sex talk’ with the ‘tech talk’?
With my girls in the second and third grade, I figured in the not too distant future it would be time for the “sex talk.” But now I’m wondering if…
Sia ignites outrage with ‘Elastic Heart’ video
Internet, start your outrage. “the video definitely has got this weird pedophile vibe,” wrote Irrational Action on YouTube. “this video did make me uncomfortable at PARTS … maybe its because…
Flu season shaping up to be bad one, CDC says
Frieden also said that five more children have died since the CDC last reported figures, bringing the number of pediatric deaths up to 26 since the flu season began in…
Parents, beware of bullying on sites you’ve never seen
“You should die.” “Wait a minute, why are you still alive?” “Go kill yourself.” It’s impossible to comprehend another human being, let alone a child, sending such hateful messages to…
Terror suspect Cherif Kouachi: ‘I was ready to go and die in battle’
In a 400-page court record, Cherif Kouachi was described as wanting to travel to Iraq through Syria “to go and combat the Americans.” On Friday, security forces surrounded and killed…
Mom’s sexy ‘selfies’ ban: Is there a different standard for girls?
Three girls, who looked no more than 14 or 15, were in their bathing suits, taking turns striking the most seductive poses possible, pushing up whatever breasts they had, while…
Support floods in for Charlie Hebdo
Charlie Hebdo’s attorney, quoted in French newspaper Le Monde, said a million copies of the magazine would be published next Wednesday. Le Monde, along with Radio France and France Televisions,…
#JeSuisAhmed — Tributes pour in for officer killed on street in Paris attack
The hashtag #JeSuisCharlie”I am Charlie”became an international rallying point for people expressing solidarity with the victims of the slaughter carried out by gunmen at the offices of the French satirical…
John Reed Fast Facts
Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: John Shepard Reed Father: name not known publicly – plant manager for Armour & Company Mother: name not known publicly – January 2008 –…
Obama: The U.S. ‘stands with’ France in wake of attacks
He made the remarks during an appearance in Knoxville, Tenn. to announce a new higher education initiative. Obama told the audience in Knoxville “we stand for freedom, and hope, and…
New Congress, new nuclear showdown over Iran
With fewer than two months until diplomats’ March 1 framework agreement deadline, and expecting the White House to start knocking on swing senators’ doors, supporters know the clock is ticking…
Charlie Hebdo attack: What we know and don’t know
Blasts and gunshots were heard from both locations Friday afternoon. Twelve people were killed in Wednesday’s attack on Charlie Hebdo in Paris, which has prompted widespread shock and condemnation. Separately,…
#JeSuisCharlie – Solidarity on social media for press freedom, terror victims
Using the hashtage #JeSuisCharlie, many on Twitter replaced their profile photo with a white-on-black image of the phrase, which translates to “I am Charlie.” It’s the phrase that appeared on…
French cartoonists killed in Paris took a profane aim at the world
A moment of silence for the victims, who also included a popular columnist and a copy editor, was observed at noon Paris time. Charlie Hebdo magazine editor Stephane “Charb” Charbonnier…
SAG Awards: See who’s nominated
Take a look at the list of nominees and let us know who you think will win. Motion Picture Nominees Outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture “Birdman”“Boyhood”“The…
‘Birdman,’ ‘Boyhood’ lead Independent Spirit nominations
The other nominees for best feature are “Boyhood,” “Love Is Strange,” “Selma” and “Whiplash.” –
‘Downton Abbey’ returns: 7 things we learned
But the heat cranked up in other ways now that some of the characters are loosening their collars in the liberating year of 1924. After the depression associated with season…
‘Gone Girl’ raises question: Which is better, the book or the movie?
‘Unfilmable’ movies? No such thing, says Hollywood –
Becoming MLK.: ‘Selma’ star David Oyelowo on his incredible transformation
But it was a long road for the British actor who was faced with everything from being little known beyond small parts in films like “The Last King of Scotland”…
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Phylicia Rashad wrong on Cosby
The women’s reasons for not coming forward earlier amount to: fear of retaliation, and fear no one would believe them. Fear. A few days ago, it appeared that former “Cosby…
‘Botlers,’ ‘braggies’ and the sharing economy: What will travel look like in 2015?
If travel industry experts are correct, next year will see us snapping holiday “braggies,” eating dinner at a local’s house, being served by a “Botler” and, more than likely, heading…
The evidence against Hernandez: What’s in, what’s out
Former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez used to make crowds cheer as a rising NFL star on the gridiron. Now, both fans and foes will again be focused on Hernandez…
Harry Reid ‘hopeful’ about regaining sight in injured eye
The former Senate majority leader broke several ribs and bones in his face and was also diagnosed with a concussion, his office said after the accident. Reid explained that he…
Cartoonists, don’t self-censor your art
We can certainly empathize with the tragedy, and the monstrous, senseless slaughter of a dozen inspiring lives, but as an episode of political and cultural significance? Its characteristics are decidedly…
Rape allegations vex Bill Cosby’s second Canadian show
The comment came during an otherwise lighthearted moment in his standup show Thursday night in London, Ontario, as a woman near the front row got up to go get a…
‘Foxcatcher’: The crazy du Pont next door
He let my swim team train during the winter in his Olympic-sized indoor pool. If you had an AAU ranking, you were invited to wear blue and gold T-shirts and…