Speakership in play? Boehner peering over DHS funding cliff’s edge
The speaker has five days before a short-term bill that funds the Department of Homeland Security runs out on Friday, though his practical deadline is actually Thursday night, as a…
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2014 In Review Fast Facts
Notable U.S. Events:January 1 – Colorado legalizes the purchase of marijuana for recreational purposes. January 1 – The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act goes into effect. January 6…
Bill De Blasio Refuses To March In St. Patrick’s Day Parade That Mostly Excludes LGBT People
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) said he won’t march in the Manhattan St. Patrick’s Day parade because the event organizers aren’t inclusive of gay people. The AP…
Guinness Rejoins New York’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade As Sponsor
Guinness will resume its sponsorship of New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a year after it pulled out because lesbian and gay groups weren’t allowed to march in the…
Cristiano Ronaldo grabs 30th La Liga goal but Real held in Bernabeu
Gerard Moreno’s thumping low strike 26 minutes from time spoiled the home party and Real has seen its lead at the top cut to two points after Barcelona’s win Saturday….
Will Netanyahu’s speech to Congress backfire?
Netanyahu’s detractors and even some supporters are expressing concern that he may have overplayed his hand by going before Congress to oppose President Barack Obama’s Iran policy without consulting the…
Opposition rally turns to march of grief after Putin critic Boris Nemtsov’s death
And as they march near the site of Nemtsov’s death, conspiracy theories swirl over who killed the 55-year-old outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin as he walked near the Kremlin…
1965 Selma to Montgomery March Fast Facts
One of the pivotal days was March 7, when 17 people were injured by police, including future Congressman John Lewis. Since that time, March 7th has been known as “Bloody…
A Sneak Peak At ‘Banana’ And ‘Cucumber,’ Logo TV”s New Gay Dramas
The two hotly-anticipated dramas “Cucumber” and “Banana” are set to “sneak premiere” on Logo TV March 2 — and we’ve got an advance peek at the steamy opening sequence of…
This Winter’s Best Bets
Originally published on Kirkus This winter there’s been some major, surprise announcements about upcoming books: the Harper Lee novel Go Set a Watchman, out this summer, and a new Dr….
Apple May Reveal Watch Details At March Event
Apple on Thursday announced it would hold a March 9 media event, where it’s expected to reveal more details on its upcoming Apple Watch device. – Apart from the event’s…
What’s New On iTunes In March?
Searched the Internet high and low for your favorite movie, only to come up short? Chances are it’s available on iTunes. Before you succumb to re-watching that old “Friends” episode…
Hat trick: Jeb Bush to travel to South Carolina
READ: Jeb Bush’s foreign policy strategy: ‘I am my own man’ His trip to the Palmetto State will follow a scheduled two-day swing through New Hampshire March 13-14, which comes…
Kelly Clarkson Debuts New Single ‘Invincible,’ Written By Sia
First she was “Stronger” and now Kelly Clarkson is “Invincible.” – “Piece By Piece” goes on sale March 3.
What’s New On Netflix In March 2015?
Spring is just around the corner, but it hasn’t arrived quite yet. Before basking in some much-needed sunshine come April, spend the final cold weeks under a blanket with these…
In Online Videos, Israeli Candidates Pursue ‘Likes’ and Votes
Rival political parties strike a variety of tones, from humor to somberness, in a series of online videos ahead of Israel’s March 17 elections. JERUSALEM — With a month to…
Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Given 15 Days In Custody
Russia’s leading opposition figure Alexei Navalny was sentenced Thursday to 15 days in custody for handing out leaflets in the subway. A district court in Moscow ruled Thursday that Navalny,…
Crowds pack streets to protest Argentine prosecutor’s death
It was supposed to be a silent march when demonstrators packed the streets of Buenos Aires. But it didn’t take long for the chanting to start at Wednesday’s march through…
March to Honor Dead Prosecutor Highlights Tensions Over Government in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES — Tens of thousands of Argentines flowed into the center of this city on Wednesday for a demonstration in honor of Alberto Nisman, the prosecutor whose mysterious death…
Man With ALS Tells His Wife ‘I Love You’ Out Loud For First Time In 15 Years
Don Moir was diagnosed with ALS in March 1995. By May of 1999, according to the video above, the nervous-system disease robbed him of his ability to speak when he…
The Riot That Sparked the Selma March
President Lyndon Johnson called “Bloody Sunday” a turning point in American history, comparing it to Lexington and Concord and Appomattox. This was not Texas hyperbole. The brutal attack on voting…
Supermodel Gigi Hadid’s 3 Rules For Life
Gigi Hadid has already had a fairly momentous 2015: Last month, she was named the face of Maybelline, and shortly thereafter she made a big splash in the Sports Illustrated…
Chill Bedevils U.S. and Israel in Iran Talks
WASHINGTON — With the Obama administration racing to negotiate the outlines of a nuclear deal with Iran by the end of March, aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel…
What does the biggest human migration on earth look like on a map?
It’s triggered in part by millions of Chinese workers heading to their hometowns for the holidays. The migration lasts for 40 days — from February 4 to March 15 this…
Watch Robb Stark As Prince Charming In This First ‘Cinderella’ Clip
Former “Game of Thrones” star Richard Madden plays Prince Charming in Disney’s forthcoming “Cinderella.” In the clip below, the handsome prince meets Cinderella (Lily James) for the first time. Their…
Conan Films First Late-Night Show In Cuba Since Embargo Began
Conan O’Brien made history this weekend, becoming the first host of an American late-night show to film in Cuba since the embargo began. The show will air March 4th. –…
Civil Rights Icon John Lewis: Without Selma, Obama Would Not Be President
Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), the civil rights icon who had his skull fractured by police when he led a march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, 50 years…
Muslim American Caught In Post-9/11 Sweep Gets An Apology
Abdullah al-Kidd approached the Dulles International Airport ticket counter in March 2003 expecting to catch a flight to Saudi Arabia to study Arabic and Islamic law. Read the whole story…
Malaysia Fast Facts
Population: 30,073,353 (July 2014 est.) Median age: 27.7 years Capital: Kuala Lumpur Ethnic Groups: Malay 50.4%, Chinese 23.7%, Indigenous 11%, Indian 7.1%, Others 7.8% (2004 est.) Religions: Muslim 60.4%, Buddhist…
Kendall Jenner Scores Allure’s March Cover And It’s Only Day One Of Fashion Week
Kendall Jenner has become a fixture on New York Fashion Week runways and now, the model has something to celebrate before any of the shows even happen — she’s Allure’s…