Indonesian Military Halts Search for Victims of AirAsia Crash
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s armed forces on Tuesday officially halted the search for victims from the AirAsia plane that crashed into the Java Sea last month, killing all 162 people…
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Twitter Adds Group Messaging and Video Recording
On Tuesday, the company delivered on two of those promises, adding the ability to send a private message to a group as well as adding a video recorder that allows…
Islamic State Affiliate Says It’s Behind Assault on Libyan Hotel
TRIPOLI, Libya — An affiliate of the Islamic State claimed responsibility for an armed assault on a luxury hotel that killed as many as five people here on Tuesday, the…
Charlie Hebdo Raises The Question: Is Hate Speech Protected In France?
When cartoonists at a French publication that had poked fun at the Prophet Muhammad were shot dead, millions around the world felt it as an attack on freedom of speech….
Psychologists Say Doing These 7 Activities Will Make You Happier
Happiness is good for you. Psychology research shows that happy people make more money, perform better at work, live longer, and have better marriages than everyone else.
Indonesian military stops search and recovery for remains of AirAsia QZ8501
Flight QZ8501 went down on December 28 as it flew from the Indonesian city of Surabaya toward Singapore with 162 people on board. CNN’s Pamela Boykoff reported from Jakarta, and…
Residents in northeast hunker down in face of ‘historic’ storm
New York may be the the city that never sleeps. But you wouldn’t know it early Tuesday morning. The streets in this city of 8 million people were deserted, except…
Dismissing Hong Kong’s disability taboo
“The hardest part was sewing the bottle cap on,” she said. “I researched different types of bags. Sometimes you need a bigger bag if you want to put more things…
Two Planes Crash Land In Hawaii On Same Day, Coast Guard Conducts Dramatic Rescues (VIDEO)
Two small planes ran out of fuel and crash-landed into the Pacific Ocean off Hawaii on the same day, with one briefly nose-diving before leveling out and drifting down to…
Why I want the power to go out
I was delighted to hear that you are not only sending a storm to the Northeast, but a “historic” storm with 58 million people in its path. Schools are closing,…
Parents seeking liver donor to save 3-year-old twins
The problem is that their father, Michael Wagner, can donate to only one of the pair. Wagner and his wife, Johanne, have taken their search for a second donor to…
This Rabbit Delivers Beer. What Can Your Miserable Pet Do? (VIDEO)
Some people like their beer really hoppy. – H/T: Gawker
After 100 days, Indonesia’s President says he still goes to the people
“Jokowi!” they shoutusing the nickname by which the country’s new President is universally referredreaching out to him for handshakes and selfies. “Pagi!” — “Good morning!” Since October he’s been the…
This Is What New York City Of The Past Looked Like Blanketed In Snow
Yes, there’s a blizzard settling over 7 states and 29 million people. It’s expected to drop up to three feet of snow over parts of the Northeast, and residents are…
At Least 10 Dead After Jet Crash At Military Base In Spain
A Greek F-16 fighter jet crashed into other planes on the ground during NATO maneuvers in southeastern Spain Monday, killing at least 10 people, Spain’s Defense Ministry said. Another 13…
Russia’s Lavrov calls for Western criticism of Kiev
At a press conference in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov blamed Kiev for renewed fighting and civilian deaths in Ukraine and questioned the West’s lack of condemnation. Fighting between…
Ryan Reynolds Is So Into Parenthood, He’s ‘Even Tried Breastfeeding’
Fatherhood seems to agree with new dad Ryan Reynolds, and he doesn’t hold back when it comes to helping out with baby. “I’ve even tried breastfeeding,” he joked to People…
New York Officials Urge Caution as Blizzard Approaches
With the first flurries starting to fall Monday morning in what officials said was expected to be one of the most powerful blizzards to ever strike New York City, officials…
Here’s How To Be The Best Book Club Member You Know
Like any gathering of people, book clubs can be tough to sustain. They depend on the entire group’s ability to play by the rules and honor the mission of their…
9 Qualities Of Remarkable Entrepreneurs
The majority of writers have written posts on the values, behaviors, characteristics, and attitudes which spell success for an entrepreneurial leader. Here’s my take on what makes a successful leader,…
Use The Whole Vegetable: Waste Less, Discover Recipes You Never Knew Existed
Food waste is a huge problem, and that’s an understatement. According to World Bank estimates, up to one third of the food produced worldwide is thrown away. The proportions get…
Middle Class Shrinks Further as More Fall Out Instead of Climbing Up
The middle class that President Obama identified in his State of the Union speech last week as the foundation of the American economy has been shrinking for almost half a…
SAG Awards 2015: How the winners reacted backstage
“I think it had a huge appeal,” said Michael Keaton, Birdman’s leading man. “You’re voted on by your peers, and I think actors like this movie for showing the courage…
Sheldon Silver To Temporarily Relinquish Speaker Duties
Sheldon Silver, the longtime speaker of the New York State Assembly, agreed on Sunday to relinquish his duties on a temporary basis as he fights federal corruption charges, according to…
Add this to Greece’s list of problems: It’s an emerging hub for terrorists
Greece has become an unwitting crossroadsboth for jihadists trying to reach Iraq and Syria from Europe, and for fighters returning home from the Middle East. Greece’s long land and maritime…
Pope Travels To Philippines To Visit Poor, Country Sends Homeless Kids To Resorts
Outraged activists are demanding answers after hordes of homeless children were removed from Manila during Pope Francis’ recent visit, an accusation local authorities initially denied. The Pope, who has made…
Third Person Dies In Nebraska House Party Shooting
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Gunfire erupted during a crowded party in a vacant house in Omaha early Saturday, leaving three people dead and five wounded, and most witnesses refusing to…
Your College May Be Banking on Your Facebook Likes
EverTrue, a Boston start-up that applies modern social media analytics to the traditional field of higher-education fund-raising, was born out of the frustrations of Brent Grinna, a former captain of…
Chris Christie Reassures Iowa Voters That He’s Conservative Enough
DES MOINES, Iowa — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) walked out on stage at the Iowa Freedom Summit on Saturday and resoundingly rejected the “conventional wisdom” that his East…
ISIS’ Japanese hostages receive mixed sympathy at home
“Thank you for your great kindness and I apologize for the tremendous inconvenience and trouble that my son has caused,” she said. The apology is understandable in the context of…