Doris Salcedo, Whose Art Honors Lives Lost, Gets a Retrospective in Chicago
CHICAGO — When the elevators at the Museum of Contemporary Art here stop on the fourth floor, they usually open on a large, airy lobby with a view of Michigan…
The Media’s Obsession With ‘Gaffes’ Makes It Impossible To Have Interesting Politicians
violent terrorist attacks are both scary and morally wrong: Read the whole story at Vox.com
What Happens When American Kids Try Breakfasts From All Over The World
Few experiences are as entertaining as watching kids react to new, unusual foods. – H/T Tastefully Offensive
Judge Behind Alabama Marriage Equality Carries On Family Legacy Of Advancing Civil Rights
WASHINGTON — On Monday, Alabama became the 37th state where same-sex couples could legally get married. The person who paved the way for this historic moment was Callie Granade, a…
David Cross Doesn’t Hold Back On Kim Kardashian While Talking ‘Hits’ (NSFW)
If someone asked you how Kim Kardsashian became famous, what would you say? – Find the full interview with Cross on Aol Build.
Robert Mugabe Fast Facts
Birth place: Kutama Mission, Southern Rhodesia Birth name: Robert Gabriel Mugabe Father: Gabriel Mugabe, a carpenter Mother: Bona Mugabe Marriages: Grace Marufu (August 17, 1996-present); Sally Heyfron (February 21, 1961-January…
Former Hooters Waitress Proves You Don’t Need A Harvard MBA To Be A Successful Leader
NEW YORK — The lobby of the Ace Hotel was bustling on a recent Monday afternoon. Twenty- and 30-somethings in scarves, chunky sweaters and jeans typed at laptops and huddled…
Photo Series Shows That Despite Looking Different, All Families Are The Same At Heart
Statistics show that the American family looks quite different than when June Cleaver represented the model mom. Currently, roughly six million kids and adults have an LGBT parent, and the…
Despite Obstacles, Black Love Is ‘Incredibly Resilient And Beautiful’
Through the years, countless media stories have focused on the perils of black love, from articles pointing to the supposed undesirability of black women to the numbers behind failing black…
Rumors Swirl Over Whether Oregon Governor Will Resign
Gov. John Kitzhaber’s private attorney, Jim McDermott, on Wednesday sought to tamp down a flurry of speculation that the governor was planning to resign. Read the whole story at The…
Slain North Carolina couple and sister remembered as generous, loving
Barakat, 23, asked his friend for his address. Two weeks later, a delivery guy dropped one of those helicopters at Abdelbaky’s door. “That’s who Deah was — he gave without…
The danger of Obama’s military request
President Barack Obama has sent a letter to Congress requesting a resolution that will grant him authority to use military force against ISIS. In an effort to placate opponents of…
Kim Kardashian Handles Mommy Multitasking Like Gisele Bundchen
One is a reality star and the other is a supermodel, but moms Kim Kardashian and Gisele Bundchen handle multitasking the same way. Kardashian’s team was busy primping the 34-year-old…
8 Behind-The-Scenes Stories You’ve Never Heard About ‘Friends’
The very first line on “Friends” was “There’s nothing to tell.” Over a decade later, that’s still not true at all. With all 10 seasons of “Friends” available on Netflix…
Rep. Mike Kelly Compares IRS Asset Seizures To Torture As Agency Apologizes
WASHINGTON — The commissioner of the IRS offered an apology of sorts Tuesday for seizing the assets of taxpayers absent any evidence of a crime, but not before one angry…
Soul mate stories: A napkin, a blind date and a perfect match
“Call me sometime,” he said, hoping his voice hit a cool-guy tone, though he knew in reality it was probably cracking like a schoolgirl’s. Josh Holder looked down at the…
Peter Liang, NYPD Officer Who Fatally Shot Akai Gurley, Charged With Manslaughter
By Sebastien Malo NEW YORK, Feb 11 (Reuters) – A New York City rookie police officer was charged with manslaughter in the second degree and five other offenses on Wednesday…
Boehner: Obama’s with ‘left-fringe extremists’ on Keystone
The measure is expected to hit the President’s desk soon, and will trigger the first veto by the president since the GOP took control of both the House and Senate…
Soul mate stories: Their arranged marriage blossomed into true love
“Met” is a stretch. My father was 32. My mother was 21 and had no say in the pairing. It was a shock to her when the man who came…
States Brace For Flood Of Requests For Deportation Relief
This piece comes to us courtesy of Stateline. Stateline is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news service of the Pew Charitable Trusts that provides daily reporting and analysis on trends in state…
These Are The 3 Young Victims Of The Chapel Hill Shooting
Three members of a Muslim family have died following a shooting Tuesday in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Police said Craig Stephen Hicks, the primary suspect, allegedly shot the victims over…
Soul mate stories: They found love 30,000 feet in the air
Lenny was sitting in Marsha’s window seat. And she wasn’t happy about it. “I hope I’m not sitting beside him,” she recalls thinking. Lenny had the opposite thought. – What’s…
The Health Benefits Of Drinking May Be Smaller Than You Think, Study Says
You may think you’re doing yourself a favor by having the occasional glass of wine. Beyond the enjoyment, we’ve all heard about the much-touted health benefits of light drinking, which…
Soul mate stories: Ring bearer and flower girl found love 45 years later
The story begins in 1969, when Raymond walked down the aisle with Helen Klinger for the first time. They were the ring bearer and flower girl in the wedding of…
Soul mate stories: She gave him a kidney, he gave her his heart
Ashley McIntyre had no idea who Danny Robinson was when she heard he was searching for a kidney. He was the same age as her and had already been through…
The Case for Buying a Powerball Ticket
Follow Us: Get the Upshot in your Inbox FEB. 11, 2015 Neil Irwin – But the key intuition is that while you are still throwing away money when buying a…
George H.W. Bush Celebrates Jeb’s Birthday With Adorable Baby Photo
Former President George H.W. Bush wished his son, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, a happy birthday on Wednesday, sharing a messy-faced baby photo of the potential 2016 GOP presidential candidate…
Ralph Nader Fast Facts
Birth place: Winsted, Connecticut Birth name: Ralph Nader Father: Nathra Nader Mother: Rose (Bouziane) Nader Education: Princeton University, A.B., 1955, Harvard Law School, L.L.B., 1958 Military: U.S. Army, 1959 Other…
Cheney headlining House GOP fundraising dinner
“The Vice President has worked tirelessly to protect our freedom and improve the lives of all Americans during his time, both in the House of Representatives and the White House,”…
17 Couples You’d Rather Not Be On Valentine’s Day (Or Any Other Day)
Is this really what you want? Valentine’s Day can be a stressful and often lonely time for single people. Couples are parading around everywhere in sight, showing off their love…