The Vatican Switches to Balloons for Peace
VATICAN CITY — Balloons, not doves, were released as a gesture of peace on Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, a year after an attack by a gull and a crow…
Microsoft sales soar, thanks to its non-Windows products
–Xbox won the holiday season, beating the Sony (SNE) PlayStation 4. Microsoft sold 6.6 million Xbox Ones, which is more than it sold a year ago. But Xbox revenue was…
This Video Of Kids Explaining Germs Is So Cute It’s Sick
We adults have learned a few important things about germs in the last century or so. For instance, we know that a fridge’s salad drawer is a germ metropolis, housing…
Legal Marijuana Is The Fastest-Growing Industry In The U.S.: Report
Legal marijuana is the fastest-growing industry in the United States and if the trend toward legalization spreads to all 50 states, marijuana could become larger than the organic food industry,…
Saudis Expand Regional Power as Others Falter
CAIRO — The rulers of Saudi Arabia trembled when the Arab Spring revolts broke out four years ago. But far from undermining the Saudi dynasty, the ensuing chaos across the…
Sheldon Silver To Temporarily Relinquish Speaker Duties
Sheldon Silver, the longtime speaker of the New York State Assembly, agreed on Sunday to relinquish his duties on a temporary basis as he fights federal corruption charges, according to…
Women facing anti-Muslim backlash
Since the attacks on satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, dozens of anti-Muslim attacks have been reported in France, including numerous attacks against individual Muslims, mosques, or Muslim-owned businesses. With each passing…
Ex-employee of Fox-owned station commits suicide outside 21st Century Fox HQ
Perea did not work at Fox News Channel. But he invoked the cable news channel’s name in online complaints. Perea had posted a long list of YouTube videos titled “American…
W.H.O. Members Endorse Resolution to Improve Response to Health Emergencies
As the battle to snuff out the Ebola epidemic in West Africa continues, amid hopeful signs of ebbing, fears of an even more deadly and widespread infectious disease’s emerging in…
Disillusioned by War, Israeli Soldiers Muted in 1967 Are Given Fuller Voice
A new documentary film is showcasing previously unaired admissions of brutal behavior by Israeli soldiers during the 1967 war. TEL AVIV — A young Israeli soldier, fresh from the front,…
German Quandary of How to Deal With Anti-Immigration Movement
DRESDEN, Germany — German leaders are struggling with how, and how much, to engage with supporters of a protest movement formed around fears of an “Islamization” of their country. Local…
Australia Day ‘Knightmare’ as foreign Phil gets PM’s nod
At an Australia Day function in Canberra, Abbott was forced to defend his decision and dismissed the reaction on Twitter as “electronic graffiti.” “I think that in the media, you…
Obama: Counterterrorism Operations In Yemen Not Affected
President Barack Obama defended his counterterrorism strategy in tumultuous Yemen Sunday, saying efforts to root out a dangerous al-Qaida affiliate there would not be affected by the political vacuum in…
At Least 18 Die in Egyptian Violence
CAIRO — At least 18 people were killed in political violence on Sunday, the fourth anniversary of the Arab Spring uprising, a reminder of the ruthless crackdown the military-backed government…
‘Birdman’ takes big prize, diversity big moment at SAG Awards
And the movie winners included Patricia Arquette, who won for a performance in “Boyhood” that she filmed over 12 yearsand wasn’t afraid to show it. Arquette comes from a long…
Miss Universe 2014 Winner Is Colombia’s Paulina Vega
Miss Colombia Paulina Vega has been crowned Miss Universe in pageant in Miami, beating out contestants from 88 other countries. – Earlier this week she said, “It will be a…
U.S. deficit to ‘hold steady’ until 2018, then start growing
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Julianne Moore named best actress
She’s also won her second SAG award, taking home her first trophy from the acting union in 2012 for her work as Sarah Palin in Game Change. – Cate Blanchett…
What You Need To Know About The Snow Headed To The Northeast
The busy Northeast corridor prepared for a winter wallop that was expected to bring 2 to 3 feet of snow from northern New Jersey all the way up to Massachusetts….
Andy Samberg and Rashida Jones’ SAG speech was 100% “worth a horse’s teat”
SAG Awards: The Hollywood Reporter’s complete coverage You really have to watch it for yourself.
Israeli ambassador: Netanyahu must speak out on Iran while ‘there is still time’
“The Prime Minister’s visit to Washington is intended for one purposeand one purpose only. To speak up while there is still time to speak up. To speak up when there…
Malaysia Airlines website hacked by ‘Cyber Caliphate’
The browser tab also read “ISIS will prevail.” – READ: Malaysia Airlines slashes 6,000 jobs in major restructuring
Sit smarter with yoga
You’ve probably heard that “sitting is the new smoking.” Not only does it lead to aches and pains, edema, varicose veins, sciatica and moreaccording to a new study, too much…
‘Not guilty’ plea in bombing case that spreads halfway around the world
Though ‘Isa was arrested in Edmonton in 2011, where he has been detained ever since, he was extradited to the United States on Friday. And on Saturday, in a federal…
The PDX factor: Portland airport’s carpet inspires microbrews, memes and more
A photo posted by Emma Milkin (@local.catbug) on Jan 2, 2015 at 5:08pm PST “It is definitely an endearing statement of how much (Portlanders) like the pattern,” says Kama Simonds,…
Perfect your slow-cooker wings, drumsticks, breasts and thighs
We’ve seen soups and stews full of dry shredded chicken and braised breasts and thighs that were bland and unappealing. Here is what we’ve learned about getting juicy, flavorful chicken…
Exclusive: Amazon’s script for making movies
He said Amazon would like to begin streaming its own original movies on Amazon Prime Instant Video later this year. But the release strategy will really ramp up next year,…
Viola Davis Calls Out Hollywood’s Lack Of Diversity During Empowering SAG Awards Speech
Viola Davis brought the audience to their feet with her touching acceptance speech at the 2015 Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday. – — Andrea Mandell (@AndreaMandell) January 26, 2015
McDormand gives funny promotion during SAG Award speech
SAG Awards: Hollywood Reporter’s Live Blog – She closed her speech by noting, “And I’m doing a show down at the Red Cat with the Wooster Group called ‘Early Shaker…
‘Birdman’ takes top SAG Award prize
As the cast assembled on stage to give its thank-yous, it was obvious that only star Michael Keaton had anything prepared, describing acting as “the ultimate team sport” and saying…