China Product Recalled in Australia After Hepatitis Outbreak
SYDNEY — An Australian company has recalled its frozen berry products after a hepatitis A outbreak linked to poor hygiene and water supplies in a Chinese packaging plant. The Australian…
Louis Jourdan, Dashing Star of ‘Gigi,’ Is Dead at 93
Louis Jourdan, a handsome, sad-eyed French actor who worked steadily in films and on television in Europe and the United States for better than five decades, as a romantic hero…
Israel Eyes European Jewish Immigration After Denmark Attack
JERUSALEM, Feb 15 (Reuters) – After a deadly shooting at a Denmark synagogue, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday such attacks will likely continue and Israel would welcome…
5 Perfect Quotes From HBO’s ‘Girls’ Season 4, Episode 5
Here at HuffPost Women, one of the things we love most about Lena Dunham’s HBO show, “Girls,” is the incisive, witty and hilarious dialogue that Dunham and the rest of…
Taylor Swift Ate Her Hair On ‘SNL 40’
Taylor Swift played an actress in the “Californians” sketch during “SNL 40.” She chewed her hair. There’s a GIF. Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) was born to be a Californian. #SNL40 pic.twitter.com/usAYbAKQnA
A Korean Auto-Racing Debacle, but Hope Around the Bend
YEONGAM, South Korea — Eight years ago, the South Korean province of South Jeolla, which includes this sleepy coastal county, cleared 1,000 acres of rice paddies and embarked on a…
Xi’s foreign policy: No meek approach in Year of Sheep
For the 61-year-old Xiconsidered China’s most powerful leader in decadeshis marquee appearance last November as the host of a global summit has offered good clues on his future moves. During…
Obsession with beauty almost killed Brazilian pageant runner-up
“I’ve had more than 10 surgeries,” she told CNN. “My nose, my cheekbones, my jaw. I injected my lips numerous times, changed my breasts twice and did liposuction two times.”…
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler And Jane Curtin Return To ‘Weekend Update’ Desk For ‘SNL’ 40 Show
The ladies of “Weekend Update” reunited on the 40th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live” when Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Jane Curtin took back the desk and hosted a slew…
Bradley Cooper & Betty White Made Out During ‘SNL 40’
Taylor Swift, Kerry Washington, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Laraine Newman, Kenan Thompson and Vanessa Bayer all appeared during the all-star “Californians” sketch on “SNL 40,” but it was this moment…
Japan’s Economy Expands, but Less Than Expected
TOKYO — Japan emerged from recession at the end of 2014, government data showed on Monday, though the economic growth — the country’s first since early last year — was…
Hoping Google’s Lab Is a Rainmaker
SAN FRANCISCO — Google’s research arm, Google X, is called the company’s Moonshot Factory. One reason the company picked the word “Moonshot” was to remind people to tackle big problems…
Watch Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, Miley Cyrus, Chris Rock And Many Others On The ‘SNL 40’ Monologue
Steven Martin didn’t host “SNL 40,” but he did start the monologue. Alec Baldwin, Tom Hanks, Chris Rock, Miley Cyrus, Melissa McCarthy, Billy Crystal, Paul Simon and Paul McCartney also…
Republican Majorities Struggle To Get Congress Working
After six weeks in session and 139 roll call votes in a House and Senate that feature some of the largest Republican majorities in generations, one of the most telling…
Alibaba’s Jack Ma: 2014 was nothing special
It is true that Alibaba faces a tough path following its IPO, with greater scrutiny from investors and regulators. The company posted lower-than-expected sales in its most recent quarter. And…
Netanyahu Urges ‘Mass Immigration’ of Jews From Europe
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said on Sunday that his government was encouraging a “mass immigration” of Jews from Europe, reopening a contentious debate about Israel’s role…
Some viewers think Brian Williams deserves a shot at redemption
To that point, perceptions may be affected by new revelations about Williams’ exaggerations and by punchlines at the news anchor’s expense. Sunday’s “Saturday Night Live” anniversary celebration included a couple…
David Carr’s Last Word on Journalism, Aimed at Students
David Carr was known at The New York Times as a supreme talent scout, a mentor to young reporters and a blunt critic of those who didn’t measure up. He…
Back to the future: Growing older, or up?
Photographer Irina Werning sheds light upon this universal journey in “Back to the Future,” an ongoing photo series that began in 2011. Werning’s retro-looking photos are re-creations of ones taken…
This Woman Lost 200 Pounds But Felt Miserable Inside (VIDEO)
When Jen Larsen decided to undergo a major and potentially-life threatening weight loss surgery, she was convinced it was her only option. Larsen has struggled with obesity since childhood and…
‘SNL’ Takes Swipe At Bill Cosby During ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ Throwback Sketch
During a star-studded throwback to its classic “Celebrity Jeopardy!” sketches, “Saturday Night Live” worked in a dig at Bill Cosby. In addition to Will Ferrell reprising his role as Alex…
How to save the Internet’s info: print it out
One solution that has piqued his interest: take a snapshot of the entire computer, including the document, the settings, the program, the operating system itself and store it safely. All…
Jim Carrey Makes Brian Williams Joke On ‘SNL 40’ Red Carpet
During an interview with NBC’s Matt Lauer on the “SNL 40” red carpet, Jim Carrey joked about Brian Williams. “Can I ask you a question, you guys? Where are you…
Kayla Mueller’s Boyfriend Describes Effort To Free Her
Kayla Mueller was in a detention cell, face to face with her Syrian boyfriend. Had she told her captors she was married to Omar Alkhani, she might have been freed…
Former United States poet laureate Philip Levine dies
Levine served as poet laureate from 2011 to 2012. He won the Pulitzer Prize for “The Simple Truth” in 1995 and two National Book Awards for “What Work Is” (1991)…
Pretty Much Everyone Who’s Famous Was On The ‘SNL 40’ Red Carpet
If you’re looking for a famous person on Sunday night, they’re probably on the “SNL 40” red carpet. From Billy Crystal and Donald Trump to Jim Carrey and Sarah Palin…
Japan’s Economy Emerges From Recession, Growth Weaker Than Forecast
(Reuters) – Japan’s economy rebounded from recession to grow an annualized 2.2 percent in the final quarter of last year, giving a much-needed boost to premier Shinzo Abe’s efforts to…
Sisi Warns Of Response After Islamic State Kills 21 Egyptians In Libya
CAIRO, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Islamic State released a video on Sunday that appeared to show the beheadings of 21 Egyptian Christians in Libya and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned…
F.A.A. Rules Would Limit Commercial Drone Use
In an attempt to bring order to increasingly chaotic skies, the Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday proposed long-awaited rules on the commercial use of small drones, requiring operators to be…
North Korea’s biggest party: Celebrating Kim Jong Il’s birthday
To mark the 73rd anniversary of the birth of late dictator Kim Jong Il (who died in 2011) on Monday, North Korea will stage a military parade, patriotic chants, dance…