Prince Harry To Leave Military, Further African Charity Efforts: Report
After serving two tours of duty in Afghanistan, Prince Harry may be saying goodbye to his career in the British Army. Citing sources close to the Royal Family, The London…
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Eye on ISIS: 150 held in Syria; 3 arrested in U.S. in alleged plot
Here are some of the latest headlines: Activist: Lives of 150 Christian hostages in danger ISIS is holding 150 Assyrian Christians as hostages in Syria, and will threaten to kill…
Florida Man Says He Wants The Death Penalty, Not The Help Of ‘Scumbag Liberals’
A Florida man acting as his own attorney at his murder sentencing is pushing to get himself the death penalty. While seeking a death sentence in court Monday, 39-year-old Craig…
3 breakfast rules to follow to lose weight
One of the best ways to eat better, move more and lose weight — and to make realistic and long-lasting lifestyle changes — is by eating a healthy breakfast every…
NYC Dedicates $6 Million To Help Homeless Who Sleep In Subways
The city that never sleeps is upping efforts to reach those without beds to call their own. New York City, currently experiencing record-high rates of homelessness, has increased funds aimed…
Obama to strike inclusive tone in countering extremism speech
But in his address, the President will also call for resilience in the face of those threats and point to efforts in U.S. cities where Muslim communities and law enforcement…
Hill GOP emboldened after immigration ruling
Instead, Republicans say the ruling has united and emboldened them to stand firmly by their strategy of tying funding for the homeland security agency to efforts to kill Obama’s executive…
How much are we trashing our oceans?
That report released Thursday ranks countries that generate the most plastic debris into the oceans, with Asian nations taking 13 out of the top 20 spots. Using World Bank data…
‘Enormous resources’ on rescue attempt for Kayla Mueller, Obama says
Kayla Mueller was difficult to reach6,000 miles away and held captive by the Islamic militants of ISIS. But her family and U.S. government officials say they went to great lengths…
Ivory Coast’s natural hair movement is turning heads
“I have one friend who has natural hair, and she has to wear a wig to work. They will not even let her inside the building with natural hair,” says…
White House omits Jews as ISIS targets in war proposal
Freshman Lee Zeldin is the only Republican Jewish member of Congress, and says it immediately leapt off the page that the President’s proposed resolution specifically singles out several ethnic groups…
A nation in chaos: What you need to know about Yemen
Yemen has been without clear leadership and potentially on the brink of armed conflict since Houthi rebels seized control of key government facilities, dissolved parliament, and placed the President under…
Pope Francis Backs Slovakia’s Referendum Against Same-Sex Marriage, Adoption Rights
As Slovakia gears up for a referendum on same-sex unions this coming weekend, Pope Francis gave his blessing to the country’s efforts to block marriage and adoption rights for gay…
President Obama’s Record Budget Proposal Provides Homes For 67,000 At-Risk Families
President Barack Obama impressed the need to make “smart investments that strengthen America” when he introduced his record $4 trillion budget plan for fiscal year 2016 on Monday, which includes…
Chevron to Abandon Shale Natural Gas Venture in Poland
LONDON — Chevron said on Friday that it would abandon efforts to find and produce natural gas from shale rock in Poland, in perhaps the biggest setback yet to fledgling…
Indonesian Military Halts Recovery Efforts For AirAsia Plane
Indonesia’s military has halted its recovery efforts for the crashed AirAsia plane, including attempts to locate more bodies and raise the fuselage from the Java Sea, an official said Tuesday….
A Blizzard Couldn’t Stop These People From Helping Those In Need
For some New Yorkers, Monday’s blizzard conditions meant braving the cold for the sake of others who needed some help. Although the winter storm fell short of historic expectations when…
Scott Walker creates new committee ahead of 2016
The PAC, which has been in the works for weeks as CNN previously reported, comes as Walker has ramped up his efforts to show interest in a presidential bid, hiring…
Pro-Clinton group raises money off Palin speech
Palin spoke at the Iowa Freedom Summit over the weekend, where she needled Democrats for efforts like Ready for Hillary and others that are organizing around a Clinton run before…
Widespread Blackout in Pakistan Deals Another Blow to Government
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Towns and cities across Pakistan plunged into darkness early Sunday when an apparent militant attack on a transmission line short-circuited the national electricity grid, presenting a fresh…
Kerry, at Davos, Urges Multipronged Fight Against Violent Extremism
DAVOS, Switzerland — Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday called for an ambitious campaign to combat the root causes of violent extremism, which he said represented one of the…
Bernie Sanders Got Republicans To Make His Argument For Universal Health Care
WASHINGTON — In Republicans’ ongoing efforts to roll back or hamstring Obamacare, this is probably not what they hoped for in their first Senate hearing on the matter: The Senate’s…
India cuts key interest rate in surprise move
Related: Why India has the cheapest flights on Earth India’s economy has sputtered in recent quarters, despite efforts by the new government to build a consensus around economic reforms. –…