Blast near stadium in Nigeria after President Jonathan speaks
The bomber was “a long distance” from where the rally had taken place, due to security measures, Atajiri said. Jonathan had left an hour earlier and was already out of…
‘Inside The Head Of…Idris Elba
He’s sacrificed his personal life to pursue his career, but the fleet-footed star who broke through with cult TV classic The Wire and triumphed as Mandela still considers himself ‘an…
CDC: 102 measles cases in January, most stemming from Disney outbreak
The disease outbreak became apparent when visitors reported coming down with measles after visiting the park from December 15 to December 20. – Measles is a highly communicable respiratory disease…
27 Counties In California Have Dangerously Low Kindergarten Measles Vaccination Rates
Measles continues to be a global problem, but was declared “eliminated” in the U.S. in 2000. This was achieved through high vaccination rates, but an increasing number of American parents…
Roof torn off London bus after collision with tree
The bus “collided with a tree” while it was traveling down a road in central London, according to London transport official Ken Davidson. – “There will be a full investigation…
Controversial, Capitalist Koch Brothers Pledge Millions To Catholic University Business School
(RNS) Billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch recently made headlines by pledging nearly $900 million to help elect candidates who support their libertarian strain of economic conservatism, but the industrialists…
Jeb Bush adds veteran consultants to likely campaign team
“We’re excited Jon and Danny are joining our team,” said Bush adviser Sally Bradshaw. “Their expertise and experience will be critical to communicating Governor Bush’s conservative ideas for greater economic…
Queens Native And Singer Meli’sa Morgan To Be Featured On TV One’s ‘Unsung’
R&B veteran Meli’sa Morgan is singing some different tunes these days with her new entrepreneurial efforts in the confectionery, and handcrafting arenas. The ‘Do Me Baby’ singer’s life story is…
Overweight Kids Just As Likely To Have Celiac Disease As Thin Chilren
BY ANDREW M. SEAMAN Fri Jan 30, 2015 5:16pm EST (Reuters Health) – Overweight children are just as likely as thin children to have celiac disease, a new study confirms….
Fire destroys historic documents at Moscow library
The fire, which ripped through the library Friday evening, destroyed 2,000 square meters (about 2,400 square yards) of the building and caused part of the roof to collapse, according to…
Christie Says Parents Should Have 'Choice' on Vaccinations – First Draft. Political News, Now.
In remarks here, Mr. Christie at first stopped short of recommending that parents immunize their children against measles, or any other illness, calling for “balance” and “choice.” But his remarks…
‘Glee’ Star Has 1 Request For Fans: Stop Using The ‘R-Word’
If you need a reminder of just how hurtful the “R-word” can be, look no further than “Glee” actress Lauren Potter. – Sign up here for Live Today, HuffPost Live’s…
Man Kills Supervisor To Avoid Being Fired Over Theft: Cops
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man confessed to shooting his supervisor to death at a bus stop so she couldn’t report him for stealing money from the child advocacy organization where…
What To Do With All Those Store Credit Cards In Your Wallet
Suze on a financial backup plan that may backfire. Plus, how to test the investment waters. – A well-diversified investment portfolio also includes international stocks and bonds, as well as…
Cops: Suspect In Elderly Couple’s Deaths Went On Multi-State Robbery Spree
Authorities say a man suspected of abducting and killing an elderly couple found inside their burned-out car in Ohio last month is believed to have committed armed robberies over the…
This Single Dad Couldn’t Do His Daughter’s Ponytail, So He Went To Cosmetology School
Colorado-based dad Greg Wickherst has been shaving his head his whole adult life, so when it came time to put his daughter Izzy’s hair into a ponytail, he was clueless….
The New ‘It’ Veggies — And How to Eat Them
Here are the new stars of the produce aisle that you’ve got to try this year. By Lynn Andriani
Bobbi Kristina Brown, in her own words
Here is Brown in her own words. From before her mother’s death: Watching #Casino with mommy (: I love being with her. All we do is laugh and love together,…
Homeland Security site of looming fund fight
The Homeland Security Department’s funding is due to expire Feb. 27, a date chosen by Republicans in December, as they worked out a deal to keep the rest of the…
The Art Of Street Eating In New York City, Captured In Photos
New Yorkers are a very skilled, if unique, breed. They’re accustomed to greeting a cat in the neighborhood bodega, they know where to score a steaming hot bowl of ramen…
Angry Florida Man Smashed Car Into Woman On Horse: Cops
A Florida man is accused of ramming his truck into a woman on horseback after an argument early Sunday morning. Authorities say that a group of horseback riders were taking…
How An Email From Gus Van Sant Led To James Franco’s New Film
In recent years, James Franco has played his fair share of gay characters. There was Allen Ginsberg in “Howl,” poet Hart Crane in “The Broken Tower,” and most notably, Scott…
The New Republic Re-Emerges On Newsstands
The New Republic is a small magazine that set off a big commotion. Late last year the magazine’s owner, Chris Hughes, decided to replace Franklin Foer, a former top editor…
Mariska Hargitay & Ellen Pompeo Take The Photo Of Taylor Swift’s Dreams
Taylor Swift is probably wandering the aisles of Home Goods right now in search of the perfect frame for this perfect photo of her TV idols, Mariska Hargitay and Ellen…
Russia Details Plans to Bolster Its Economy, but Experts Scoff
MOSCOW — With oil prices down more than 50 percent in the past year and still falling, the ruble having lost more than half its value, a recession looming and…
‘Star Wars’ Exhibit Shows The Force Is With The Costumes
The creators of a new traveling exhibit on the costumes of Star Wars are hoping to gather geeks, fashionistas and movie fans together to discuss how clothing helps set the…
Fundraising campaign raises more than $452K for disabled mugging victim
An assailant shoved Alan Barnes, 67who is just four feet six inches tall and partially blindto the ground and demanded he hand over his money in Gateshead, a town in…
Whitney Houston’s daughter on a ventilator, source says
“It is going to be a waiting game,” said the source. Brown “was not breathing” when a man identified as her husband found her Saturday morning inside her townhouse in…
Stress Tip Of The Day: Eat A Healthy Breakfast
For the next 30 days, GPS for the Soul and meQuilibrium are providing you tips on how to live a healthier, happier and stress-free life. – Learn more useful information…
Kitten Sees Snow For First Time, Wants Those Darn Flakes
Darn you, unattainable little white thingies falling from the sky! – H/T Laughing Squid