Climate Change Researcher Offers a Defense of His Practices
The scientist at the center of a controversy over fossil-fuel funding for climate research denounced his critics on Monday and said that he would be “happy to comply” with possible…
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Despite Obstacles, Black Love Is ‘Incredibly Resilient And Beautiful’
Through the years, countless media stories have focused on the perils of black love, from articles pointing to the supposed undesirability of black women to the numbers behind failing black…
American Sniper, the perfect hero for our time
Every age has the heroes it deserves, as the saying goes. To judge from the success of the movie “American Sniper,” the hero of the current moment would be the…
Why no Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue of men?
The ultra-revealing cover shows Davis pulling down her already-minuscule bikini bottoms to within a millimeter of an area typically reserved for intimate partners and gynecologists. She’s been waxed, it is…
Cut Brian Williams a break on Iraq claim
The NBC anchor issued an abject apology in his “Nightly News” program Wednesday, admitting he’d falsely claimed to have been in a Chinook helicopter shot down over Iraq 12 years…
It’s Washington Beer vs. Massachusetts Beer In The Super Bowl Of Taste Tests
Beer and the Super Bowl go together better than Bill Belichick and controversy. Americans reportedly drink 50 million cases of beer the day of the big game — which translates…
NFL’s ‘Deflategate’ Investigation Almost Certainly Won’t Conclude In Time For Super Bowl Suspensions
If you’re hoping for some closure on the “deflategate” scandal by Super Bowl Sunday, tough luck. The lawyer hired by the NFL to investigate the controversy said Monday that he…
George Takei Spoofs Controversial TLC Special With ‘My Husband’s Not Straight’
“Star Trek” icon George Takei playfully skewers TLC’s recent controversy with “My Husband’s Not Straight.” – H/T Towleroad
Tom Brady On Deflategate: ‘I Didn’t Alter The Ball In Any Way’
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said Thursday that he had no knowledge of under-inflated footballs during the AFC Championship Game last Sunday. During a press conference to address the…
Ben Carson holds up ISIS as an example for U.S.
Carson acknowledged his comments were likely to spark controversy and gain headlines, but he preemptively dismissed the press attention. – CNN’s Terence Burlij contributed to this report