Ernie Banks Statue Moved To Downtown Chicago For Fans To Pay Tribute
CHICAGO (AP) — Ernie Banks fans got their first chance to pay their respects to the most famous and beloved Chicago Cub who ever played after the statue of the…
Governors Ige and Snyder Battle It Out For Best ‘Kermit The Frog’ Impression
Hawaii is just getting used to the nasally monotone of its new governor, but David Ige — the Twitterverse has noted — sounds eerily familiar: David Ige sounds like a…
Purported ISIS Message Threatens Jordanian Hostage
CAIRO, Jan 29 (Reuters) – An audio message purportedly from Japanese hostage Kenji Goto said a Jordanian air force pilot held by Islamic State militants would be killed unless an…
All Around The World, Girls Are Doing Much Better Than Boys Academically
Girls are academically outperforming boys in many countries around the world — even in places where women face political, economic or social inequalities. A new report from Dr. Gijsbert Stoet…
Boehner defends House GOP immigration lawsuit
READ: Boehner opens door to Obama immigration lawsuit “This isn’t about immigration,” he said. “This is the President violating the Constitution, violating his oath of office, and frankly, not upholding…
Biden: Russia To Face Increasing Penalties Unless It Changes Course
Vice President Joe Biden says Russia must face increasing penalties unless it changes course on Ukraine. – The call comes as separatists say they’ve almost fully encircled government forces in…
Amid Trial Over Silk Road, an Online Black Market, a Debate Over Emoji
The trial of Ross W. Ulbricht, a California man charged with running an online black-market bazaar called Silk Road, had barely begun when an unusual objection was lodged. At issue…
Kobe Bryant Out 9 Months After Surgery
Kobe Bryant is officially done for the season after having surgery to repair his torn right rotator cuff Wednesday. The Los Angeles Lakers also made it official that their superstar…
Mom Admits Helping Kids Hide Evidence In Gang Slaying Of Couple
A woman admitted on Wednesday that she helped two of her children conceal evidence of a gang-related double slaying that occurred at her home, where the bodies were buried in…
Moral Monday Returns With Public Opinion, If Not The North Carolina Legislature, On Its Side
WASHINGTON — More than 100 faith leaders and protesters affiliated with the Moral Monday movement staged a protest at the North Carolina legislature Wednesday, continuing for a third straight year…
Over-the-Top Amenities: Sweating the Details
The hamam at the Cast Iron House was designed by Shigeru Ban, the Pritzker Prize-winning architect. It has a plunge pool, a steam room, a dry sauna, a ribcage shower…
Snapchat As You Knew It Is Gone
One of the most popular messaging apps sure isn’t what it used to be, oh, 48 hours ago. Snapchat on Tuesday announced a massive update called “Discover,” which will feature…
‘A Most Violent Year’ Explores Dark Reality Of The American Dream
“A Most Violent Year” has all the glamour of a classic gangster film. But its plot sidesteps the violence motif to explore the American dream through the eyes of its…
‘My Husband Went Out For A Coke And Never Came Back’
Cathy Meyer knew her 17-year marriage had its shortcomings, but she never dreamed that her husband would one day walk out the door, never to come back. – Sign up…
America’s Tax System Is Widely Seen As Favoring The Rich, Poll Shows
Americans largely think the current tax system favors the wealthy and needs to be reformed, but not very many expect to be personally affected by President Barack Obama’s proposed reforms,…
Don’t Even Think About Bringing Your Drone To The Super Bowl, FAA Says
The Super Bowl is traditionally a time for multi-million dollar commercials and wardrobe malfunctions. Oh, and some football. One thing that’s not welcome? Drones. – H/T The Week
Elementary Teachers Under Fire After Forcing ‘Poop Inspections’ On Students
When officials at an elementary school in Gustine, Texas, kept finding poop on the gym floor, they decided to get to the bottom of the matter. But their method of…
How The University Of Michigan Is Bringing Mental Health Care To Its Student Athletes
Will Heininger, a sport management major at the University of Michigan, was living what was supposed to be a dream. He was playing football for UM, a school that shapes…
Surf, sand … and surgery? Inside the world of medical tourism
Or maybe you need to take a few sick days for a routine medical procedure, say getting a pacemaker replaced or doing a bit of cosmetic surgery ? Why not…
Airlines get more than 50 online threats since Jan. 17
Since that threat, authorities have received more than 50 threats made online against airlines. The official says most of the incidents are believed to be copycat incidents. None of the…
Loretta Lynch Says She Doesn’t Support Marijuana Legalization Or Obama’s Views On Pot
Loretta Lynch, the nominee for attorney general, said Wednesday during her confirmation hearing that she does not support the legalization of marijuana, and that she disagrees with President Barack Obama’s…
10 Anti-Valentine’s Day Cards That Are Perfect For Your Ex
Feeling particularly catty toward your ex as Valentine’s Day inches closer? There are now more ways than ever to let your former flame know you still can’t stand them. The…
Jonathan Chait Responds To Gawker’s Spa Offer: ‘I’m A Chill Guy’
Jonathan Chait became enemy No. 1 of many on the internet Tuesday after New York magazine published his political-correctness opus, titled “Not A Very P.C. Thing To Say,” in which…
Scholars at Odds on Ukraine
Since the crisis in Ukraine began, the Russia scholar Stephen F. Cohen has cast himself in the role of the unbowed dissenter, whose sharp criticisms of America’s foreign policy in…
Republicans Take Aim At Land Conservation Measures In Keystone XL Bill
WASHINGTON — Conservation groups are balking at several amendments offered to Senate legislation that would approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, amendments they say don’t bode well for the…
McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson Steps Down
McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson will step down later this year, the fast food chain announced Wednesday. Steve Easterbrook, currently the company’s chief brand officer, will take over as president and…
Prosecutor filled with fear before his mysterious death, friend says
The IT security expert was one of the last to see Nisman alive. Nisman was found dead in his apartment days after filing a report accusing the country’s top leaders…
GOP Senator Says DOJ Challenge To His Voting Law Is A Waste Of Resources
WASHINGTON — One of the newest members of the U.S. Senate suggested Wednesday that he did not think the Department of Justice’s decision to sue him was a wise use…
Despite Kobani’s Liberation From ISIS, Many Syrians See Little To Celebrate
GAZIANTEP, Turkey — Kurdish fighters, aided by a barrage of U.S.-led airstrikes, drove the Islamic State from the Syrian Kurdish town of Kobani earlier this week. The U.S. applauded the…
California Takes A Strong Stand Against E-Cigarettes
California health officials on Wednesday declared electronic cigarettes a health threat that should be strictly regulated like tobacco products, joining other states and health advocates across the U.S. in seeking…