Long-Lost Fortress Of Genghis Khan Discovered In Mongolia
A team of Mongolian and Japanese archaeologists confirmed last week that a fortress found in southwestern Mongolia more than a decade ago was built by none other than the legendary…
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Brazil Arrests U.S. Sect Leader Wanted on Sexual Abuse Charges
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian authorities said Saturday they arrested a self-professed minister put on a U.S. most-wanted list for allegedly molesting two girls in a “Maidens Group” at his…
Boris Nemtsov, Critic of Putin, Is Shot Dead in Moscow
MOSCOW — A prominent Russian opposition leader, Boris Y. Nemtsov, was shot dead in central Moscow late Friday night within sight of the Kremlin walls. The murder of Mr. Nemtsov,…
‘Star Trek’ Star Leonard Nimoy Dead At 83
Leonard Nimoy, who was best-known for his role as Mr. Spock in the “Star Trek” franchise, died at his home on Friday in Los Angeles, his wife, Susan Bay Nimoy,…
‘Jihadi John’ identified, Reuters reports, citing Washington Post and BBC
The identity of the man, who’s become widely known as “Jihadi John,” was confirmed to the Post by one of Emwazi’s close friends, it reported. London’s Metropolitan Police declined to…
Lady Gaga Joins ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ Cast
Lady Gaga has joined the cast for the next season of “American Horror Story,” according to multiple reports. Gaga confirmed the news in a video on Twitter, which revealed next…
Yemen’s Hadi flees house arrest, plans to withdraw resignation
A senior Houthi official confirmed Hadi’s escape. Houthis are working to capture him in Aden, said that official, also speaking on condition of anonymity.
Yemen’s Hadi flees house arrest, plans to withdraw resignation
A senior Houthi official confirmed Hadi’s escape. Houthis are working to capture him in Aden, said that official, also speaking on condition of anonymity.
Political dirt digger joins Jeb Bush PAC
The news was first reported by the Wall Street Journal, and Miller confirmed his plans to CNN. “Thrilled and honored to work for a great person with the right message,”…
‘Game Of Thrones’ Star Lena Headey Is Pregnant
After much speculation, Lena Headey has confirmed that she is indeed pregnant! Read the whole story at Justjared
Jon Stewart Leaving ‘The Daily Show’
Jon Stewart will step down as host of ‘The Daily Show,’ he announced during Tuesday night’s taping. Comedy Central confirmed the news in a tweet. – This is a developing…
Newsweek Twitter, others hacked by CyberCaliphate
The Twitter feeds of Newsweek and veterans’ group Military Spouses of Strength were hacked Tuesday morning by a group identifying itself as CyberCaliphate, the same organization that was confirmed to…
3 New Measles Cases Reported In Suburban Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Health officials say three more cases of measles have been confirmed in suburban Chicago, bringing the total number of cases to eight. – Common symptoms include fever,…
Ex-Taliban commander turned ISIS official killed in drone strike
A senior Afghan security source confirmed Rauf’s death.
Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins Dies After Cardiac Arrest
Mayor D. Michael Collins died Friday, five days after suffering cardiac arrest while driving during a snowstorm. He was 70. City spokeswoman Stacy Weber confirmed Collins died at the University…
California Measles Outbreak Grows
More measles cases have been found in California, health officials said Friday. Figures released by the California Department of Public Health showed there are now 91 confirmed cases in the…
Officials: Detainee swapped for Bergdahl suspected of militant activities
This is the first known suggestion that any of the detainees involved in the exchange may be trying to engage again in militant activity. It comes at a politically sensitive…
Chelsea Clinton, Romneys to attend same Manhattan luncheon days after Hillary jab
Two sources familiar with the event confirmed to CNN that the Romneys would attend the luncheon and a spokesman confirmed that Clinton and Mezvinsky would also attend. – Ann Romney…
Jon Hamm And Kristen Wiig Join ‘Wet Hot American Summer’
The talent piling onto Netflix’s “Wet Hot American Summer” prequel is increasingly impressive. Now the series has cast Chris Pine and Jon Hamm and Kristen Wiig and Jason Schwartzman –…
Liberia: Only 5 People Being Treated For Ebola
Liberia said Monday that there are currently only five confirmed cases of Ebola in the entire country — a dramatic turnaround in the West African nation where the virus has…
2015 Shaping Up To Be A Big Year For Pope Francis
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) – Pope Francis said Monday he hopes to visit Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay this year, as well as the Central African Republic and Uganda. The…
Several Disneyland employees diagnosed with measles
The announcement comes after public health officials in California and Utah confirmed earlier this month nine cases, all of them visitors of either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure Park in…
Brown Blames Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity For Date-Rape Drug Party
Brown University has removed the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity from campus for at least four years for hosting an unregistered party where attendees said they’d been slipped date-rape drugs. The…
Comedy Central Will Roast Justin Bieber
Big boy Justin Bieber will get his very own Comedy Central roast in March. Ryan Seacrest was the first to tweet the news on Tuesday, and Comedy Central confirmed. –…
Elizabeth Olsen And Boyd Holbrook End Their Engagement
www.gossipcop.com: Elizabeth Olsen and Boyd Holbrook have reportedly split less than one year after becoming engaged. Us Weekly says it has confirmed that the stars called off their engagement. Gossip Cop…
Police: Shooting at central Florida mall
“The shooter has been contained but there is no confirmed word on injuries or fatalities,” Mebourne police dispatcher Kathy Pechacek said. – Five or six shots were fired, according to…
UK nurse with Ebola improving
On January 3, London’s Royal Free Hospital said Cafferkey’s condition had deteriorated to critical. – Last week, Save the Children said it was “doing everything possible” to establish how Cafferkey…
Injured Marin Cilic pulls out of Australian Open
However, a post on the player’s Facebook page Saturday confirmed the 26-year-old Croat will not recover in time. “(The) right shoulder injury, that hampers me for some time now ……