Mitt Romney exit widens path for Jeb Bush
Though the first contests will not take place in early voting states for a year, Romney’s swerve, announced on a conference call with supporters on Friday, is the most important…
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Ukraine Fast Facts
Population: 44,291,413 (July 2014 est.) Median age: 40.6 years Capital: Kiev (Kyiv) Ethnic Groups: Ukrainian 77.8%, Russian 17.3%, Belarusian 0.6%, Moldovan 0.5%, Crimean Tatar 0.5%, Bulgarian 0.4%, Hungarian 0.3%, Romanian…
HUFFPOST HILL – What Time Is The Super Bowl?
Mitt Romney won’t run for president, meaning Jeb Bush must be actively exploring the living shit out of a White House bid right now. We’re not sure which is more…
Rubio winner from Romney decision
As in Marco Rubio, the 43-year-old senator from Florida, who seems to be experiencing a resurgence in popularity among fellow Republicans. It’s something that just six months ago, few political…
Mitt Romney Drops Out, But He Got Us Good
As it was foretold, here we are on a Friday, and Mitt Romney, baron of the end-of-the-week news dump, is once more tugging the rug beneath our feet: Former Massachusetts…
Please don’t let ‘Selma’ become a political football
As soon as the movie opened, it provoked an intense controversy about its portrayal of President Lyndon Johnson. Although most of the movie centers on civil rights activists who organized…
Mitt Romney Won’t Run in 2016 Presidential Election
WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney said Friday that he would not seek the Republican nomination for president in 2016. Mr. Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, shared his decision on a conference…
Obama to Unveil Research Initiative to Develop Tailored Medical Treatments
WASHINGTON — President Obama on Friday will announce a major biomedical research initiative, including plans to collect genetic data on one million Americans so that scientists can develop drugs and…
Obama Mocks Mitt Romney For Being ‘Suddenly Deeply Concerned About Poverty’
WASHINGTON — Thought the 2012 presidential campaign was over? Think again. President Barack Obama didn’t have much to say about Mitt Romney’s rekindled aspirations for the White House when he…
Obama Budget To Call For $1 Billion For Central America
Vice President Joe Biden says President Barack Obama’s budget will call for $1 billion in aid for Central America. He says that’s three times what the U.S. typically gives the…
Porn filmed in Oregon State University library
The woman was cited for public indecency and released, according to Steve Clark, Oregon State vice president of university relations. She is not a current student but attended the school…
Fidel Castro Fast Facts
Birth place: Biran, Cuba Birth name: Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz Father: Angel Castro, a wealthy Spanish landowner. Mother: Lina Ruz, a cook and maid to Angel Castro’s first wife. Marriage:…
Graham on 2016: ‘I’m tired of just complaining’
“I complain a lot and also have some solutions. I’m tired of just complaining and now ready to try to lead. Whether or not there is a market for me,…
Bombings of Security Facilities in Sinai Kill at Least 26
CAIRO — A series of simultaneous bombings targeting security facilities in the Sinai killed at least 26 people Thursday night, suggesting that the Egyptian government’s sweeping campaign of home demolitions,…
‘World’s Poorest President’ Stops His Car To Give Hitchhiker A Ride
A hitchhiker was caught off-guard when a world leader offered to give him a lift. Gerhald Acosta was looking for a ride on his way home from his job at…
HUFFPOST HILL – John McCain And Code Pink: These Two Teams Just Don’t Like Each Other
Democratic dollars helped elect Republicans last cycle, a departure from the norm when Democratic *strategy* helps elect Republicans. Lawmakers in West Virginia want to outlaw the teaching of socialism, yet…
Marine Le Pen Leads French Presidential Poll
The leader of France’s far-right National Front party came out on top in a new poll on potential 2017 presidential candidates. The survey, published in Marianne on Thursday, pitted Marine…
Apple Fast Facts
It employs approximately 50,000 people in the United States. Timeline:1971 – Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak meet through mutual friend Bill Fernandez. April 1, 1976 – Apple Computers, Inc. is…
New Air Force One will carry a powerful legacy
It’s been done. That’s basically Air Force One in a nutshell. Now the Pentagon has announced the next generation of this world-class icon will be a military version of the…
American Family Association’s Bryan Fischer Reportedly Fired Ahead Of GOP Israel Trip
Bryan Fischer, who has made headlines for his right-wing stance on the LGBT community and minority faiths, has reportedly been ousted from his position as the Director of Issues Analysis…
McCain boots ‘low-life scum’ from hearing
“Get out of here, you low-life scum,” the Arizona Republican told the protesters. Kissinger, the diplomat who was secretary of state under President Richard Nixon, as well as President Ronald…
Loretta Lynch Moves Closer To Nomination
Senators weigh Loretta Lynch’s nomination for attorney general for a second day at a hearing certain to pile criticism on President Barack Obama and Eric Holder, the current occupant of…
Romney gets nostalgic as he greets voters in Mississippi
An older man sitting in a booth shook Romney’s hand and urged him to run for president. “We need you up there in the White House,” he said. “You’re very…
North Korea Sought Talks and Attached a Hefty Price Tag, South’s Ex-Leader Says
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea repeatedly but unsuccessfully pushed for a summit meeting with the former South Korean leader Lee Myung-bak, demanding a huge aid package, including $10 billion…
Obama’s changing tune on permission to fight ISIS
READ: Purported ISIS message sets new deadline for prisoner Passing AUMF legislation is Congress’ way of giving the President permission to engage in prolonged military operations. Under the War Powers…
Michelle Obama Praised for Bold Stand She Didn’t Take in Saudi Arabia
Open Source By ROBERT MACKEY As images of President Obama and the first lady, Michelle Obama, with the new Saudi leader, King Salman, circulated online after their brief visit to…
G.O.P.’s Invitation to Netanyahu Is Aiding Obama’s Cause on Iran
WASHINGTON — President Obama’s relations with Democrats on Capitol Hill have never been especially close. But one man is helping to bring them a little closer together: Benjamin Netanyahu. The…
Nolan Ryan Fast Facts
Birth name: Lynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. Father: Lynn Nolan Ryan, Sr., supervisor at Stanton Oil Company Mother: Martha Lee (Hancock) Ryan, homemaker Marriage: Ruth (Holdorff) Ryan (June 26, 1967-present) Children:…
John Boehner Explains Why He’s Suing Obama Over The Immigration Executive Action
House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) confirmed on Wednesday that he’s planning to sue President Barack Obama — again. In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, Boehner said he was…
Argentina Prosecutor Alberto Nisman Didn’t Trust Security Detail, Aide Says
The man who gave prosecutor Alberto Nisman the pistol that killed him said Wednesday that Nisman feared for the safety of his daughters and didn’t trust the policemen protecting him….