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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…
It’s no secret that “The Bachelor” doesn’t have a great track record with diversity. This past weekend, “Saturday Night Live,” joked about the fact that minorities often get eliminated early…
NBC News 4 New York reporter Stacey Bell got a quick reminder on Monday night about the dangers of being of a storm reporter. While most New Yorkers remained indoors…
You likely take the various colors around you for granted, assuming there’s nothing special about the blue of your jeans or anyhing potentially disgusting about the browns of that painting…
We have a feeling Kris Jenner won’t be getting any “helpful” e-mails about this look. –
In my day, women didn’t dare mention menstruation – thank goodness sports stars such as Heather Watson are talking about it. Now, if only I could understand why tampons are…
When cartoonists at a French publication that had poked fun at the Prophet Muhammad were shot dead, millions around the world felt it as an attack on freedom of speech….
Several dozen people with candles and protest signs gathered near the alley where Denver police officers fatally shot a 16-year-old girl, recalling her bright smile and demanding answers about the…
Note: The following story contains descriptions of sexual assault that some readers might find upsetting. It was Andrew’s sixth night of his freshman year at Brown University when he was…
Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, the administration has been designing new programs and underwriting experiments to come up with alternate payment models. Last year, 20%…
“The work we do affects the way that we see ourselves and the way that we are seen,” director Ava Duvernay said on Monday during a Sundance brunch co-hosted by…
LOS ANGELES — An unexpected double win for Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Birdman,” at the expense of Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood,” jolted the Oscar race over the weekend, even as Harvey Weinstein…
There’s always something left unsaid after a divorce or bad breakup. And while many fantasize about texting or calling an ex to give him or her a piece of mind,…
The incident, at this point, is shrouded in mystery. Officials could not “confirm the type of weapon Coignard brandished at the officers.” Beyond the alleged, unspecified weapon, virtually no details…
Jeffrey A. Sterling, a former Central Intelligence Agency officer, was convicted of espionage charges Monday, for telling a journalist for The New York Times about a secret operation to disrupt…
If you’re one of the more than 35 million people heading inside thanks to Winter Storm Juno, you very well may be wondering: But what about my workout? Okay, you’re…
Videos of unlikely animal friendships are popular on social media. Scientists are now considering how to define such relationships and why they are so fascinating to us. A goat frolics…
Elizabeth Gilbert knows a thing or two about heartbreak. Eat, Pray, Love, her memoir the about the soul-searching journey she took post-divorce, was read and loved by millions. – Keep…
Two celebrities who received backlash for their comments about the film “American Sniper” are facing further repercussions — they’ve been banned from a Michigan steakhouse. “Michael Moore and Seth Rogan…
If the weather is getting you down, these puppies may make you a bit more enthusiastic about ice. Whether they’re fighting or just playing, the little doggies have an adorable…
Super Bowl XLIX is right around the corner. (Feb. 1 to be exact.) The Seattle Seahawks will defend their title against the New England Patriots. No matter from which part…
There is something inexplicably gripping about music’s ability to resurface moments and feelings from specific points in your life. We all have those albums or songs. But what about an…
You already know salt is a good tool for melting ice on snowy roads, driveways, and sidewalks. But have you ever wondered how something that’s not hot can cause ice…
The 66-year-old has been at the helm of the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) since August 2008 and has openly called for the current incumbent Sepp Blatter to step down….
Kid Cudi’s gay make-out scene was cut from his latest film apperance — and he’s not happy about it. – There is not currently a theatrical release date for “James…
“Close,” of course, is relative. The asteroid, called 2004 BL86 will come about 745,000 miles (1.2 million kilometers) from Earth, or about three times as far away as the moon…
As women, the process of trying to attain body confidence can feel like running on a treadmill: For some of us, despite how many miles we clock, we never actually…
Babies are adorable, tend to cry a lot, and have little control over their bodily functions. But science says there’s much more to ’em! Here are 7 fascinating things to…
We spend years building and creating the perfect home, somewhere that everyone in the family feels at peace. But it’s frightening how quickly that can all disappear. In 2010, a…
Name: John Compton Age: 46 Height: 5’10” Before Weight: 487 pounds How I Gained It: I ate anything and everything. Nutritional values or portion control were never things I thought…