Inside MSNBC’s Impending Shakeup: Cancellations, Reboots and Chief Phil Griffin
When President Obama was reelected in 2012, MSNBC was “leaning forward” and smiling wide as Obama 2.0 propelled it to record ratings and a firm grasp on the No. 2…
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House Passes 56th Anti-Obamacare Measure
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted for the 56th time to repeal or undermine the Affordable Care Act. The vote was largely symbolic, because it is unlikely…
5 things to know for your New Day — Tuesday, February 3
WINTER WEATHER Enough already: From the Plains to the Northeast, a second brutal winter storm in a week has left behind a deadly trail and record amounts of snow. You…
Balloon Pilots Break World Record With Trip Across Ocean
By Joseph J. Kolb ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Jan 30 (Reuters) – A pair of balloonists trying to fly to North America from Japan passed a major milestone on Friday that could…
3 clues from Romney’s day in Mississippi that he wasn’t going to run
But a closer look at the day’s events—and the benefit of hindsight—reveal some clues that Romney knew at the time he wouldn’t be throwing his hat in the ring. He…
Balloon flight sets duration and distance records
The record of 137 hours, 5 minutes, 50 seconds was set by Double Eagle II on a 1978 transatlantic flight. According to rules set by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, the…
California Snowpack Is Alarmingly Low In What May Be Driest January On Record
California is days away from completing what may become its driest January on record — and a recent chart from water officials provides a grim glimpse at how low resources…
New Snowden Findings Suggest Cyber-Espionage Program Used By Several Countries
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 27 (Reuters) – A program used by U.S. and British spies to record computer keystrokes was part of sophisticated hacking operations in more than a dozen countries,…
Louis C.K. Cancels Historic MSG Show Due To Historic Snow Storm Headed For New York City
At least one thing is going to be making history this week. Louis C.K. announced in an email to fans on Monday that he will not be performing at Madison…
Lindsey Vonn powers on with record 64th World Cup win
It extended the 30-year-old American’s all-time record to 64 World Cup wins and she became the first woman to win a super-G at the famous Swiss resort on three occasions….
TSA seizes record 2,212 firearms in 2014
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration seized a record 2,212 firearms from carry-on luggage in 2014, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reported Friday. That’s more than the TSA has seized…
Inside Mauritius: The tropical paradise with a booming economy
Benefiting from a long history of political stability, a good governance record and an open and flexible regulatory system, Mauritius overtook South Africa last year to become the continent’s most…
Tiger Woods’ Front Tooth Knocked Out By Videographer, Says Golfer’s Agent
Tiger Woods has another reason not to like cameras — it cost him a tooth. Woods made a surprise visit to Italy on Monday to watch girlfriend Lindsey Vonn capture…
1,000th win for Roger Federer as he takes Brisbane title
Federer led by a set and 2-0 until Raonic broke back and reeled off seven straight points in the tiebreaker to level at a set all. – He extended his…
Roger Federer closes in on career victory 1,000 at Brisbane International
The big-serving Canadian defeated Kei Nishikori 7-6 6-7 7-6 in the day’s other semi-final. If Federer triumphs Sunday, he will chalk up his 83rd career title and become only the…
How to buy your first grown-up watch
Read more: Death before dishevelment: Enter into Congo’s cult of elegance Iconic brands make for a good first splurge “It is often safe to go with a well-known brand with…