21 Things They’ll (Probably) Mention In the Justin Bieber Roast
The past few years have been, well, a roller coaster for Justin Bieber, so ahead of his Comedy Central roast next month, we’re looking back on some of the moments…
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The Story Of One Nebraska Family’s Fight To Keep A Blind Baby Goat At Home
In an emotional turn of events, a family in Neligh, Nebraska, has been allowed to keep a blind baby goat in their home for another month after they petitioned the…
14 Books To Read This Black History Month
February is not only Black History Month, but it is also the month when many titles by Black authors are released. 2015 kicked off with a wide selections of books…
How ‘Respectablity Politics’ Muted The Legacy Of Black LGBT Activist Pauli Murray
Every February during Black History Month, we recognize pioneers like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King who have pushed the civil rights agenda forward. However, the integral work of other…
Zuckerberg says his neighbor is trying to extort him
A trial date in a California state court is scheduled to be set next month. Related: The 3 places where Facebook censors you the most
Obama: It’s Time For Iran To Decide On Nuclear Deal
President Barack Obama said Monday that the time has come for Iran to decide whether to accept a nuclear deal, and he acknowledged “very real differences” with Israeli Prime Minister…
Inside Rosie O’Donnell’s Departure From ‘The View’
When Rosie O’Donnell made her triumphant return to “The View” in September, she promised a calmer version of the host who previously fled the program in 2007 after a single…
Alabama gay marriages allowed after Supreme Court order
Late last month, a federal district judge struck down Alabama’s laws prohibiting same sex marriage but stayed the order until today. Gay rights advocates plan to marry beginning at 8…
U.S. Economy Added 257,000 Jobs in January; Unemployment Rate at 5.7%
In a sign the economic momentum evident late last year has carried into 2015, the Labor Department said Friday that American employers added 257,000 jobs in January, as wage growth…
Brian Williams’s Apology Over Iraq Account Is Challenged
For years, Brian Williams had been telling a story that wasn’t true. Wednesday night, he took to his anchor chair on NBC Nightly News to apologize for misleading the public….
Not Everyone Is Loving The Low Price Of Gas
This piece comes to us courtesy of Stateline. Stateline is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news service of the Pew Charitable Trusts that provides daily reporting and analysis on trends in state…
Photographer Captures 100 Female Artists In Their Homes And Studios
A great portrait is more than just a frozen reflection of the subject’s appearance. It’s a chance moment, blanketed in natural light, in which the subject’s authentic self is visible…
Art students send a message after racist graffiti painted on rock
An 8-foot spirit rock outside a South Carolina high school has a bright, new message of solidarity after students replaced a racist message left by a vandal. Less than a…
Jimmy Kimmel Asks White People If They Have Black Friends, You Can Guess The Results
In honor of Black History Month, Jimmy Kimmel decided to put white people on the spot by asking the age-old question, “Do you have a Black friend?” In the past,…
Walmart Heiress’ Ex Reportedly Wants $400,000 A Month Because He Got Used To That Lavish Lifestyle
Walmart heiress Paige Laurie filed for divorce from her husband of six years, Patrick Bode Dubbert, last March. Eleven months later, he’s reportedly decided Laurie should pay him $400,000 a…
5 Lessons From A Woman Who ‘Purged’ Herself Of The Internet
Want to become dramatically more productive in just one month? Try unfollowing everyone on the Internet. That’s what San Francisco-based photographer Helena Price did, in an effort to better engage…
Democrats Might Skip Netanyahu Speech
Vice President Joe Biden won’t commit to attending Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress next month. Read the whole story at Politico
Lindsey Vonn wins first world ski medal since 2011
True, Vonn has barely been away from one. Just ask Tiger Woods, who lost a tooth when a camera hit him in the face while cheering Vonn onto the podium…
Cops: Suspect In Elderly Couple’s Deaths Went On Multi-State Robbery Spree
Authorities say a man suspected of abducting and killing an elderly couple found inside their burned-out car in Ohio last month is believed to have committed armed robberies over the…
This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015
Huff/Post50 is proud to announce a new series “This Will Be Our Year: 15 Women Over 50 Shaking Things Up In 2015.” Last month, our editor-at-large Rita Wilson issued a…
The Best Accessories We Saw During Paris Couture Week
Ladies and gentleman, fashion month is almost upon us. And while we are eagerly awaiting all the ready-to-wear collections, right now we have Paris Couture Week to sink our teeth…
Time for honest debate about Islam
Just a month into the year, and already the role of extremism in the Islamic faith has been at the center of heated debate. But while the attack on the…
San Francisco setting a new record — a January with not a drop of rainfall
San Francisco is not alone in its rain-free streak. Oakland and Sacramento have yet to have any measurable rainfall in 2015. These are the extremes, but almost all of northern…
9 Funny Someecards To End The Week On A High Note
Andddd that’s a wrap. We’ve officially made it through the first month of 2015. In four short weeks, we’ve experienced the State of the Union, Deflategate, “The Nightly Show” premiere,…
Husband Finds Beautiful Note Late Wife Left Before Her Death Reminding Him To ‘Smile’
One widower has found solace in his late wife’s touching words. Jimmy Breland of Cleveland, Mississippi, was married to his wife, Billie, for 60 years. When she fell ill late…
Eric Frein Pleads Not Guilty To Killing State Trooper
A survivalist who spent more than a month on the run after authorities say he killed one Pennsylvania State Police trooper and wounded another in a late-night ambush pleaded not…
DHS Secretary Urges Congress To Stop Using His Agency’s Budget As A ‘Political Football’
WASHINGTON — With less than a month to go until the Department of Homeland Security runs out of funding and no clear end in sight to the gridlock that’s preventing…
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell cuts spending by $15 billion
BHP Billiton (BBL) announced this month it was cutting its U.S. onshore rig operations by about 40% this year. Schlumberger (SLB) recently announced plans to lay off 9,000 workers. –…
U.S. Air Force Will Pick Boeing 747-8 To Replace Air Foce One
WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) – The U.S. Air Force plans to announce on Wednesday that it has decided to use Boeing Co’s commercial 747-8 airliner to replace its current fleet…
Google’s Superfast Internet Might Be Coming To A City Near You
Get ready to be jealous. – In comparison, Comcast charges $29.99 a month for 25 Mbps, $59.99 for 105 Mbps and $89.99 a month for 150 Mbps.