Opposition group: Kurdish fighters advance in Kobani, Syria
ISIS, the Sunni Muslim extremist militant group, has been fighting for Kobani for months, hoping to add it to the territory it has already controls in parts of Syria and…
Searching For Miguel de Cervantes: Scientists Look For Bones Of ‘Don Quixote’ Writer
The body of one of the most celebrated authors in the history of the printed word has been missing for hundreds of years. But now, researchers believe they may be…
Japan’s ISIS hostage crisis: Where things stand
The militants appear to have killed one of the two Japanese hostages they have been holding. And they’re apparently demanding the release of a convicted terrorist in Jordan to spare…
Alaa And Gamal Mubarak, Sons of Ousted Egyptian President, Freed From Prison
The two sons of ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak were released from prison Monday, nearly four years after they were first arrested along with their father, authorities said. Security officials…
This Chinese brand is worth more than Alibaba
Related: Jack Ma: Alibaba is still a baby Millward Brown, owned by WPP (WPPGY), said that more competition can be expected between Tencent, Alibaba and Baidu (BIDU, Tech30) — China’s…
Do Your Bit To Fight Flu: Stay Home And Watch TV
Could staying home from work and school and watching television be a patriotic act? It just might be, if the goal is to stop the spread of a deadly infectious…
Aer Lingus Considering Revised Takeover Approach From British Airways Parent
Aer Lingus, an Irish carrier, had previously rejected two recent takeover offers from the International Consolidated Airlines Group, the first of which came in mid-December. In its latest bid, International Consolidated…
Australian Open: Stan Wawrinka’s great escape, another Serena Williams rally
Siemerink claimed the next eight points and McEnroe did as he promised in a later match at the season’s final major. No commentators were believed to have said something similar…
Stunning blue hue as algae lights up Hong Kong harbor
The non-toxic phytoplankton is not considered harmful and is relatively common in Hong Kong. What is uncommon is capturing its iridescent glow on camera, which only appears when the water…
Turkish Court Orders Facebook To Block Pages Insulting Mohammad: Reports
ANKARA (Reuters) – A Turkish court has ordered Facebook to block a number of pages deemed insulting to the Prophet Mohammad, threatening to stop access to the whole social networking…
Europe plays it tough with Greece
“We believe it is important, that the new government put measures in place that will continue Greece’s economic recovery. That also means that Greece must abide the rules it has…
Donald Trump Talks Miss Universe Pageant, ‘seriously’ Looking At 2016 Presidential Run
Donald Trump, owner of the Miss Universe pageant, executive producer and host of “The Apprentice,” and recent speaker at the Iowa Freedom Summit, joined the Weekend TODAY team from Miami…
No, you can’t fly drones over the White House
These restrictions do have some merit. A relatively small drone can carry a few pounds at a time. And if it’s loaded up with just one pound of, say, C-4…
Obama Makes the Most of India’s Republic Day Parade
NEW DELHI — On one level, of course, it was just a parade. But as President Obama watched marching military units pass by at India’s annual Republic Day celebration on…
Teens Missing For 6 Months Send Video With Custody Demands (VIDEO)
Brian says he has been living a parent’s worst nightmare since last July, when his teenage daughters, Sydney, 15, and Danielle, 14, vanished while visiting their mother, Michelle, for the…
U.S.-based Bitcoin exchange set to open
San Francisco-based Coinbase, which opened in June of 2012, has until now solely been a platform where merchants and their customers can conduct transactions using bitcoins. – Chicago Mercantile Association:…
Couple missing after posting Craigslist ad for car; suspect identified
Elrey Runion and his wife, June, placed an ad looking for a 1966 Mustang on the advertisements website. They drove to McRae from the Atlanta suburb of Marietta on Thursday…
Disney launches ‘Frozen’ cruise
Disney said that evening dances on the pool deck will be “followed by fun just for adults in the nightclub featuring dance performances and frozen specialty drinks.” – Chicago Mercantile…
Why Apps for Messaging Are Trending
A team at BuzzFeed, the news and entertainment site, knew it had struck gold when it came across a decades-old photo of Dwayne Johnson, the musclebound wrestler and film star…
‘Historic’ storm prepares to slam Northeast, airlines cancel flights
The National Weather Service, which isn’t prone to exaggeration, is using terms like “life-threatening” and “historic” to describe the weather system taking aim at the Northeast. The first big storm…
Teen girl suspected of stealing diamond necklace worth $4.6 million
While exact details of how the girl shoplifted the necklace are still under investigation, local media reports said the girl stole a key from a drawer to open the display…
Rowlf The Muppet Rocks ‘Just A Friend’ In Biz Markie Mashup
We got what you need on a Monday: Rowlf from “The Muppets” appears to perform Biz Markie’s 1989 crossover hit “Just A Friend” in this great new video mashup. The…
To avoid Sony’s fate, companies play war games
“What this is at its heart is a critical decision-making game,” said Craig Stronberg, a consultant at the firm who designed the game. Related: Obamacare site tells marketers you smoke…
Here’s One Reason Why You Shouldn’t Keep Your Eyes Closed In Yoga Class
Open your eyes, people! Yoga classes can be an excellent way to get your mind and body in shape, but when you’re feeling that relaxed and your eyes are closed…
SAG Awards 2015: How the winners reacted backstage
“I think it had a huge appeal,” said Michael Keaton, Birdman’s leading man. “You’re voted on by your peers, and I think actors like this movie for showing the courage…
Chris Christie Launching Political Action Committee For Potential 2016 Presidential Campaign: Report
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has taken his firmest step yet toward running for president, launching an organization that allows him to raise money for a potential 2016 campaign. While…
Malaysia Airlines Website Hacked By Lizard Squad
Malaysia Airlines officials were struggling Monday to restore the embattled carrier’s website after it was hacked by a group proclaiming support for Islamic State group. – Malaysia Airlines said in…
Serena Williams Drops a Set, Then Cruises
MELBOURNE, Australia — Serena Williams has created intergenerational battles through her own longevity and her own brilliance. At 33, Williams plays opponents who are nearly all from the younger set….
NFL (officially) comes to YouTube
The NFL is one of TV’s most reliable and massive hits. With a lot of TV content shifting to digital platforms, it only makes sense to give the league’s highlights…
How to skip the pre-blizzard frenzy in stores
The list of most requested items for New Yorkers include: Water Flashlights Snow boots and snow pants Pet food Candles Alcohol Prescriptions Mac chargers – Factset: FactSet Research Systems Inc….