Venezuela Tells U.S. to Reduce Embassy Staff
CARACAS, Venezuela — With diplomatic relations fraying rapidly between the United States and Venezuela, the government of President Nicolás Maduro has given the American Embassy here 15 days to come…
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Todd Akin Isn’t Running For Senate After All
Despite comments made last week, former Rep. Todd Akin (R-Mo.) has announced he will not seek to unseat Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) in a 2016 primary. – So far, Blunt’s…
Mumford And Sons’ New Album, ‘Wilder Mind, Will Say Goodbye To Banjos
Despite breakup rumors and hiatus announcements, Mumford and Sons announced Monday that the group’s third album, “Wilder Mind,” will be out on May 4 via Glassnote Records. After teasing the…
Samsung Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 Edge, Unveiled at Mobile World Congress, Offer Best of iPhone and More
The Samsung Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 Edge have a more iPhone-like naming convention: Galaxy S becomes the brand name, with the 6 tacked on after a space….
This time, Hillary will run as a woman
It seems that Hillary has found her outer woman, which is to say, she’s found the person that she wants to present on the campaign trail, and that person is…
‘India is about to take off,’ finance minister proclaims
India’s budget is a closely-watched TV event, with pre- and post-game analyses on every TV news channel. Even by those standards, Saturday’s budget generated more interest than in previous years,…
Ukraine Says It Will Pull Artillery From Separatist Territory
KIEV — Ukraine’s military announced on Thursday that it would begin withdrawing some heavy artillery from separatist-held territory in the country’s southeast under a cease-fire agreement negotiated this month. The…
Obama congratulates Walmart CEO on wage hike
Walmart announced last week it would raise wages for half a million of its full-time workers to $9 in April, and by next February, their hourly wages will increase to…
Bobby Brown Cancels Australian Tour To Spend Time With Bobbi Kristina
Ticketek, the Australia and New Zealand-based ticketing company founded in 1979, has announced the cancellation of Bobby Brown’s planned tour of Oz. The notice reads in part: Read the whole…
Ted Strickland Announces He’s Running For The Senate
Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland (D) announced Wednesday that he’ll seek the Democratic Senate nomination to challenge first-term Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) in 2016. – Unseating Portman will require some…
Don’t be soothed by Walmart pay hike
Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer, announced last week that it will raise the wages of approximately 500,000 of its employees by lifting its base wage to $10 by 2016…
‘Hamilton’ Will Not Rush to Broadway
After weeks of high-stakes deliberations, the producers and creators of the red-hot musical “Hamilton” announced on Tuesday that they have opted not to rush it to Broadway this spring and…
Patti LaBelle And Rumer Willis Join New ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Cast
Legendary singer Patti LaBelle is about to dance it out on live TV. The musician is one of many to join the latest celebrity cast of Season 20 of “Dancing…
What's Next for Jon Stewart? Blogging. Or Maybe Not.
Mr. Stewart, rarely visible on the city’s live comedy scene these days, was an impressive booking when he was announced in January; but it became even more fortuitous when he…
What's Next for Jon Stewart? Blogging. Or Maybe Not.
Mr. Stewart, rarely visible on the city’s live comedy scene these days, was an impressive booking when he was announced in January; but it became even more fortuitous when he…
U.S. missionary once held by Colombian rebels now accused of aiding them
Stendal was released by the rebels after five months and has continued his missionary work around the South American nation since then, including trips into rebel-controlled areas. But his activities…
What It’s Like To Be A Female Bodybuilder
Sonia Ryan stood alongside the five other women in her category at the Fitness America show last October, sparkling in her emerald-green, sequined bikini under the bright stage lights. A…
Neill Blomkamp Is Making His ‘Alien’ Sequel After All
Eight days ago, “District 9” director Neill Blomkamp said that 20th Century Fox would make an “Alien” sequel with him “tomorrow.” Turns out he was just one week off. On…
America’s latest indulgence? Bacon-wrapped pizza
The chain’s Bacon Wrapped Crust Deep! Deep! Dish Pizza was announced Wednesday and will be available nationwide Monday. – At $12, Taylor asks, “What could be more delicious than a…
Fusion Takes Viewers To ‘Unique Places’ With New Snapchat Miniseries
Fusion is launching a new miniseries on Snapchat Discover, the network announced Wednesday. – Watch the preview for “Outpost” below:
Fix this hot, ugly immigration mess
America’s immigration issue needs a comprehensive and permanent bipartisan legislative solution. An executive action is a temporary and limited fix. On the night President Obama announced his most recent immigration…
Obamacare Signups Top 11 Million In Second Year, White House Says
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration has beaten its own estimates for Obamacare enrollments, which exceeded 11 million through Sunday’s deadline for most U.S. residents to choose a health insurance plan,…
Judge in Texas orders temporary halt to Obama immigration action
Obama angered Republicans when he announced in November that he would use the executive branch to temporarily delay deportation for as many as 5 million people who came to the…
Which airports offer the world’s best customer service?
Airports Council International (ACI) offers the answers to that one, having just announced its 2014 Airport Service Quality Awards. To obtain its results, ACI — a non-profit organization based in…
Dikembe Mutombo and John Calipari Are Among 12 Finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame
As famous for his wagging finger and charitable work as he was for his play on the court, Dikembe Mutombo, a four-time N.B.A. defensive player of the year, headlined a…
Amy Pascal Has Paid Jennifer Lawrence ‘A Lot More Money’ Since The Sony Hack’s Revelations
The blowback from the Sony hacking ordeal, in which 100 terabytes of stolen data resulted in the publication of executives’ revealing emails, has been seen far and wide. The latest,…
Leaders in Ukraine Talks Announce Cease-Fire Agreement
MINSK, Belarus — President François Hollande of France and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on Thursday announced a cease-fire for eastern Ukraine, capping a long night of negotiations that…
Bob Simon, CBS Correspondent, Dead
CBS News’ “60 Minutes” correspondent and foreign reporter Bob Simon died on Wednesday night at the age of 73, the network announced. – This is a developing story. Check back…
Mueller possibly paired with ISIS fighter, officials say
Intelligence suggests Mueller may have been given to an ISIS fighter as a sort of bride, one U.S. government official said. Mueller’s parents announced Tuesday that it had received confirmation…
Comedy Central, Please Replace Jon Stewart With A Woman
On Feb. 10, Jon Stewart announced that he would be retiring from “The Daily Show” after more than 15 years. It’s hard to imagine the television late-night landscape without Stewart’s…