‘American Sniper’ fame weighs on trial of accused killer
An attorney for Routh wants the trial’s venue moved, saying a fair trial is impossible there. With a population of just under 40,000 people, the defense says it might be…
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5 Totally Obscure Facts About Monopoly
It’s the 80th anniversary of the iconic board game Monopoly. Yes, the “world’s favorite family gaming brand” is older than some of our grandparents. It seems Monopoly was always a…
For A.L.S. Patients, a Hopeful Drug That Is Out of Reach
“Would you rather have A.L.S., Alzheimer’s, or Parkinson’s?” someone asked. All those diseases are devastating, but A.L.S. is unique in that it usually kills within two to three years of…
Ukraine situation ‘dire’ and worsening, U.S. official says
The official said Russia is “failing the test miserably” as to whether it is serious about negotiations, adding that the Russian people are “paying for this imperial adventure.” – CNN’s…
#BrianWilliamsMemories: Remembering the good ol’ days that never were
The admission by NBC’s Brian Williams that he fibbed about being on a U.S. military helicopter that took enemy fire during the Iraq War prompted the hashtag: #BrianWilliamsMemories. In case…
Anthem Hacked, Millions Of Records Likely Stolen
Anthem said Wednesday that its database has been hacked, potentially exposing personal information about 80 million of its customers and employees. Read the whole story at CNBC
The GOP battle for the middle class
The potential 2016 candidates are working to prove that Democrats aren’t the only ones sensitive to the nation’s growing economic inequality. The GOP is also trying to move past serious…
Coming soon: More Twitter in your Google
Shares popped this week after Twitter announced plans to start syndicating promoted tweets on popular magazine app Flipboard. The stock has gained nearly 15% so far this year, but is…
The Bruce Jenner Story Goes From Gossip to News
For the last few years, there have been rumors and anonymously sourced tabloid items suggesting that Bruce Jenner, the former Olympic champion and somewhat comically befuddled patriarchal figure on “Keeping…
Jeb’s primary strategy: Run a general election campaign
“If Americans are working harder than ever earning less than they once did, our government and our leaders should step up, offer a plan, fix what’s wrongor they should step…
Goodbye Tomorrow’s ‘Jay Z’ Is ‘A Dissertation On The Diaspora Of The Black Soul’
Other than hailing from Chicago, there is very little known about new artist Goodbye Tomorrow. Premiering his/their debut track on Monday, “Jay Z” plays more like a Kanye West track,…
22 veterans kill themselves every day
More than half of the 2.6 million veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars struggle with physical and mental health problems stemming from their service, a recent Washington Post &…
Croatia Forgiving Debt of Some of Its Poorest Citizens
ZAGREB, Croatia — While Greece and Germany tussle over what debt forgiveness might mean, Croatia, the European Union’s newest member, is adopting its own approach, offering what it calls a…
Man Trapped Upside Down In Seattle Rail Car For 18 Hours
Firefighters have rescued a man who was trapped for about 18 hours upside down in a parked rail car in Seattle. – Information from: KOMO-TV, http://www.komotv.com/
Key senators say they might boycott Netanyahu speech
READ: Obama’s defense secretary nominee faces Congress Durbin said he hasn’t decided whether to attend the March 3 speech to a joint meeting of Congress. In his address, Netanyahu is…
Dilemmas of the Internet age
While all eyes are on the National Security Agency’s bulk collection of data, a thriving economy built on mass consumer surveillance is growing. Companies are collecting information about consumers in…
Romney, Obama aides dispute election-night call
Obama was “unsmiling during the call, and slightly irritated when it was over,” Axelrod writes, according to the New York Daily News, which obtained an advance copy. “‘You really did…
Time to change how we think about cancer
One of the most common misconceptions about cancer is that it is one disease. Most people think of cancer as something that will automatically kill you if left alone, but…
Jeff Bridges Still Has The Jelly Sandals From ‘The Big Lebowski’
Jeff Bridges has been a lot of things: a stoner who loves bowling, a boxer, a computer programer, a country musician and even a ghost-hunting dead U.S. marshal from the…
Supporters Shave Heads, Post #NoHairSelfies For World Cancer Day
Cancer advocates are letting their hair down, but they’re not getting too comfortable. Wednesday marks World Cancer Day, the advocacy event that raises awareness and funds for organizations that support…
The New York Times Has Reached Peak Cat
The New York Times has written about a ton of cats over the past 140 years. Read the whole story at The Dodo
News Anchors Crack Up Over ‘De-Sheeting’ Toilet Paper Report
If you get a kick out of the term “de-sheeting,” you’re not alone. The WGN morning news anchors in Chicago completely lost it while talking about toilet paper Tuesday. –…
Chris Christie Dodges Press In UK, Raising Questions About Handling 2016 Media Spotlight
NEW YORK — One of the easiest ways to get bad press is to ignore the press. That’s especially true on a foreign trip where news organizations have spent thousands…
102-Year-Old Golfer’s Secret To a Happy Life Is Much Simpler Than Hitting A Hole-In-One
This woman has been around for more than a century and can tell you a thing or two about being happy. In a video uploaded to Vimeo, 102-year-old Ida Pieracci,…
Some Farms Tried To Keep Their Abuse Secret. Then The Drones Arrived.
www.upworthy.com: We’re not used to hearing about drones doing good. Here’s an example of technology being used to end abuses, rather than perpetuating them.
John Oliver Thinks News Outlets Covering 2016 Election Are Wasting Their Breath
He’s said it before and he’ll say it again. John Oliver does not care about the 2016 presidential election. And if you do, then you’re just bored or tired, the…
Coconut Oil Recipes For Those New To This Versatile Ingredient
Congratulations. You took the leap. You’ve heard about coconut oil. You’ve wondered about its taste and cooking prowess. And now, you finally bought a jar. (Or maybe you did months…
Open letter to parents: Why you should vaccinate your children
To any parents who are anti-vaccineor perhaps better described as vaccine-hesitantlet me say first that I can relate. When I had my first daughter nearly nine years ago, like probably…
5 questions for Ash Carter’s confirmation hearing
But the tougher challenge for President Barack Obama’s nominee to helm the Pentagon will likely be fielding questions about anything and everything related to Obama’s handling of foreign policyespecially the…
Slow Runners Come Out Ahead
The ideal amount of running for someone who wants to live a long and healthy life is less than most of us might expect, according to a new study, which…