As in 2012, Romney Can Do No Right in Murdoch’s Eyes
The usually grim-faced media mogul practically swooned in his seat. Moments after Jeb Bush delivered what many in the audience described as an unremarkable talk at a conference in Washington,…
3,000 Child Soldiers to Be Released in South Sudan
NAIROBI, Kenya — United Nations officials said on Tuesday that they had secured the release of 3,000 child soldiers in South Sudan, calling it one of the largest ever demobilizations…
Opinion: Cumberbatch misspoke — now let’s get over it and fight real prejudice
I found myself talking back to the radio this morning in a way that I’ve never quite done before. The station was LBC, one of the UK’s leading radio stations,…
Union Theological Seminary Hosts Faith Orientation For Members Of 114th Congress
Is there room for faith in politics, even with the separation of church and state? New York-based Union Theological Seminary hosted a day-long “Congressional Orientation on Faith and Governing” in…
Why John Leguizamo Says He Didn’t ‘Want To Be A Drug Dealer Or A Murderer’ The Rest Of His Life
John Leguizamo made his television debut in the mid-1980s on “Miami Vice.” He was first cast as the son of an important drug lord and later as one-third of drug…
These Are The Star-Shaped Snowflakes That Fell All Over The East Coast This Week
The blizzard that was Winter Storm Juno descended upon the East Coast this week, bringing with it a melange of wind gusts, icy temperatures and admirably geometric snowflake masterpieces. –…
The world’s most Wi-Fi-connected airlines are …
According to new statistics released this week by air industry data cruncher Routehappy, flying without Wi-Fi access is becoming increasingly rare as more airlines connect their customers. This is good…
Responding To Anti-Semitism With ‘Magic’ Yarmulkes
In an effort to put off anti-Semitism, a barber in Tel Aviv is offering a more discreet yarmulke option for Jewish people who fear discrimination. – Sign up here for…
Study Finds Pro-Charter School Arguments Are More Convincing
Groups against the expansion of charter schools may need to find new talking points. A study from Michigan State University professors Sarah Reckhow and Matt Grossman and University of Rochester…
Teen Is ‘Freaking Out!’ After Learning He’s Going To The Super Bowl Thanks To Make-A-Wish
Teen Seahawks fan Daniel Duncan got news that just about every Seattle football fan would love to get — he’s going to the Super Bowl. To add to the surprise,…
Marshawn Lynch’s Finally Talks To The Media In Hilarious Skittles Ad
Marshawn Lynch’s press conference for Skittles offers an alternate universe where the Seahawks running back actually enjoys talking to the press. We learn that he prefers cat videos over dog…
Montell Jordan Performs Super Bowl Version Of ‘This Is How We Do It’ At Buffalo Wild Wings (VIDEO)
This year will mark 20 years since Montell Jordan released his chart-topping hit single, “This Is How We Do It.” The popular track, which was the lead single from Jordan’s…
The Holocaust’s Forgotten Victims: The 5 Million Non-Jewish People Killed By The Nazis
Six million Jewish people were murdered during the genocide in Europe in the years leading up to 1945, and the Jews are rightly remembered as the group that Adolf Hitler’s…
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence spotlights conservative embrace of Medicaid
He joins Ohio Gov. John Kasich on the list of GOP 2016 possibilities who have expanded health coverage through Obamacare. Some of the party’s governors touted as potential vice presidential…
Democratic senators to hold back on Iran sanctions
The decision makes it certain that the Senate cannot reach a veto-proof majority before the March deadline and unlikely it can reach a filibuster-proof majority to surpass Obama’s veto. The…
Stunning Victory Within Reach For Net Neutrality Advocates
WASHINGTON — Next month, a wonky government agency will rule on the fate of the Internet. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expected to grant a major victory to net…
Looking Down On The Snow Storm In New York City
The snow may not have been as bad in some parts of the Northeast as forecasters predicted, but New York City was still blanketed with a nice dusting of 7…
China Tries to Stay Aloof From Warming U.S.-India Relationship
BEIJING — When Chinese troops provoked a standoff with Indian forces on a disputed border high in the Himalayas just before President Xi Jinping of China arrived in India last…
Can Hair Masks Really Repair Split Ends? And Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About This Treatment
Let’s be real, most people only use hair masks to fix their severely dry locks or over-processed colored strands. This deep-conditioning treatment is like a last resort when it comes…
Nicholas Kristof Still Disagrees With Bill Maher On Radical Islam
Nicholas Kristof was sitting next to Ben Affleck in October of 2014 as the actor famously sparred with Bill Maher over the principles of radical Islam. When Affleck accused Maher…
Court Tosses Out Prostitution Conviction For Trans Woman Who Was Just Walking Down The Street
An Arizona appeals court has vacated a conviction against a transgender woman who was profiled for sex work, creating new hope that she might receive justice. Monica Jones, a transgender…
Five Guys Wage War In Awesome Bubble Wrap Battle, Make Us Green With Envy
To celebrate Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day (yes, that’s apparently a thing), the five guys of YouTube’s Dude Perfect channel organized a Bubble Wrap battle of epic proportions — and it…
High School Senior Asks Selena Gomez To Prom In Epic Lip Sync Video
Prom has long been known as a night to remember. For Enterprise High School senior Cole LaBrant, such a night might just include his celebrity crush. – Follow HuffPost Teen…
Bill O’Reilly Dubs Megyn Kelly ‘The Only One The New York Times Likes’
Sorry Bill, but it looks like Megyn is winning the Fox News popularity contest. – H/T Raw Story
Native Americans Upset Over Pope Francis’ Decision To Canonize Junípero Serra
A story about conquest, religion and the Americas, central to a founding myth of California, will end this year with the pope bestowing sainthood on a man many see as…
Newspaper Front Pages Totally Freak Out Over Winter Storm Juno
While we were all freaking out about the coming of a potentially historic blizzard, so were newspaper front pages:
Terror, drugs and the White House: Drones are everywhere
It is ironic that a drone could strike down near the White Houseas one did Monday morningsince the issue of drone strikes is one that will follow President Barack Obama…
This Map Shows Which States Are Utterly Obsessed With Mountain Dew
America’s heartland is keeping Mountain Dew alive, even if the coasts ignore it. – Read more about how Mountain Dew will survive the death of soda here.
23 Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts That Require No Special Skills Whatsoever
From classroom cards to home decorations, Valentine’s Day brings all kinds of crafting opportunities. Luckily, you don’t have to be a DIY genius to get creative with your kids this…
U.K’s Selfridges Department Store Goes Gender Neutral
London’s iconic Selfridges Oxford Street department store, known for revolutionizing fashion that left lasting impacts on British society, is set to stock its shelves with unisex clothing. – Sign up…