Pink Strips Down For PETA’s ‘Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur’ Ad
Pink would “rather go naked than wear fur” — and that’s not just lip service. – Previously, celebrities like Christy Turlington, Khloe Kardashian and Olivia Munn have stripped down for…
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Brian Williams’s and Jon Stewart’s Common Ground
David Carr THE MEDIA EQUATION Other than timing, Jon Stewart’s triumphant retirement and Brian Williams’s public and humbling disenfranchisement would seem to have little in common. – “You don’t write…
Tiger Woods Taking Indefinite Leave From Golf
Tiger Woods says his golf is not acceptable for the PGA Tour and he will not return until it is. – But he says he needs work on his game….
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5 Credit Cards With Big Summer Travel Rewards
What better way to deal with winter than to start planning a summer vacation? – Sign up here for Live Today, HuffPost Live’s new morning email that will let you…
Monessen Middle School Students Given ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ Puzzles
Parents in a Pennsylvania school district are turning 50 shades of red over word search puzzles given to middle school students based on an erotic novel and movie. – The…
Karl-Anthony Towns Videobombs Interview While Coach Discusses His Immaturity
This probably wasn’t the best way to impress the guy who’s in charge of your playing time. – H/T For The Win
Gay Couple Makes Navy History With ‘First Kiss’
History has been made. – The public embrace was made possible by the 2011 repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” which had banned LGBT people from serving in the military.
The American Dream Is Broken For Hawaii’s Middle Class
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Alabama’s First Married Same-Sex Couple: ‘It’s Really Bittersweet’
Gay marriage in Alabama is legal (even if not everyone thinks so)! – Sign up here for Live Today, HuffPost Live’s new morning email that will let you know the…
83-Year-Old Supermodel Carmen Dell’Orefice On Scoring Another Gorgeous Cover: ‘I Stood Up For Age’
It’s not unusual for a supermodel to grace the cover of a well-known magazine, but when said supermodel is 83 years old — that’s something to talk about. –
The Top U.S. Charity Donors Gave 28% More In 2014 Than They Did The Year Before
The Chronicle of Philanthropy in Washington released its annual list Sunday of the top 50 American donors to nonprofit organizations in 2014. Here are five things to know about their…
Qdoba Will Give You A Free Burrito If You Kiss Someone This Valentine’s Day
Burritos are objectively romantic, and this Valentine’s Day, you can kiss your way to a free one at Qdoba. – Want to read more from HuffPost Taste? Follow us on…
Loretta Lynch Fast Facts
Birth place: Greensboro, North Carolina Birth name: Loretta Elizabeth Lynch Father: Lorenzo Lynch, Baptist minister Mother: Lorine (Harris) Lynch, school librarian – April 2014 – Lynch’s office indicts Congressman Michael…
Backpack Doubles As Reading Light So Children In Indian Slums Can Still Study During Power Cuts
A woman’s simple invention could help reduce school drop-out rates in India. – Saha told the outlet that she hopes with more contributions, her invention can spread to rural India,…
Rita Ora Says Four Sentences In ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’
Rita Ora put in a full compliment of prep work for her role as Mia Grey in “Fifty Shades of Grey.” – 1. “She’s here?” 2. “Oh my God, you…
Four Grandmas Discuss Their First Kisses, Can’t Help But Smile At The Memory
Time may soften some memories, but a first kiss isn’t one of them. – H/T Digg
These Pictures Prove Brazil’s Legacy Of Slavery Is Not A Thing Of The Past
In 1889, Brazil became the last country in the Americas to outlaw slavery. More enslaved Africans were sent to Brazil than any other country in the hemisphere. – The Huffington…
Badass 88-Year-Old Man Charges The Mound At Rockies Fantasy Camp
This 88-year-old batter let the pitcher know who’s boss. – Congratulations, Lew. Just take it easy after those brushbacks.
Diane Sawyer Shares The ‘Genius’ Marriage Advice She’ll Never Forget (VIDEO)
In the 26 years she was married to her husband, Mike Nichols, Diane Sawyer learned plenty of lessons about love, relationships and marriage — but there’s only one she calls…
So CNN Now Has A Quiz Show And You Can Take A Peek
It’s really happening. After reports that a CNN game show was in the works, the news network unveiled a preview, above. – H/T Mediaite
Letter from President Barack Obama requesting authorization for the use of military force
February 11, 2015 TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: – February 11, 2015.
Florence + The Machine video, ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ will make your day
In the video, lead singer Florence Welch dances with, and hugs, her doppelganger. It’s as wonderfully weird as it sounds. – Lest you think this day is all about music,…
Kelly Renee Gissendaner To Be Executed For Plot To Murder Husband
The only female inmate on death row in the state of Georgia is scheduled to die by lethal injection later this month. – The last woman to be executed in…
Rick Santorum Fast Facts
Birth place: Winchester, Virginia Birth name: Richard John Santorum Father: Aldo Santorum, a psychologist Mother: Catherine (Dughi) Santorum, a nurse Marriage: Karen (Garver) Santorum (1990-present) – February 15, 2012 –…
The $1 billion superyacht: Bigger, longer, but is it better?
There’s big. And then there’s bigger. Introducing “Triple Deuce,” set to be the world’s biggest superyacht at a whopping 222 meters long. At $1 billion, it will also be the…
Hundreds Of Migrant Deaths Reported During Open-Sea Crossing From Libya To Europe
Survivors of another deadly Mediterranean crossing reported that at least 200 migrants — and possibly many more — died in frigid temperatures in the open-sea crossing from Libya to Europe,…
President Xi Jinping to Visit U.S. in September, Chinese Agency Reports
HONG KONG — The first state visit by President Xi Jinping of China to the United States will take place in September, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported Wednesday. –…
Britain and France Join U.S. in Closing Embassies in Yemen
SANA, Yemen — In the wake of the closing of the United States Embassy in Sana, the capital of Yemen, on Wednesday, other Western embassies quickly followed suit. – Yemen…
Jindal lands top former Romney aide
READ: Jindal won’t ‘evolve’ on same-sex marriage – The announcement comes on the heels of Romney’s decision to sit out a third presidential campaign and as other potential candidates ramp…