Scan reveals 1,000-year-old mummified monk hidden in statue
But it wasn’t until a team of researchers and scientists did a CT scana comprehensive three dimensional x-ray imagelast year, did they discover the mummy’s organs were missing. “We thought…
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Minnesota man pleads guilty to trying to support ISIS
Abdullahi Yusuf, an 18-year-old Somali-American, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison. After…
How Does McDonald’s Deal With Store Owners Accused Of Racism? Not Like You’d Hope.
www.upworthy.com: If these allegations are true … ugh. As if McDonald’s wasn’t disappointing enough.
Why Turkey Finally Made A Move Against ISIS
WASHINGTON — Turkey made its boldest move yet against the Islamic State over the weekend. It wasn’t to help the U.S.-led air campaign against the group, something Turkey could do…
Was It Road Rage? Suspected Gunman Thought People Were After Him
It initially sounded like horrific fatal road rage: A Las Vegas mother of four who just finished giving her 15-year-old daughter a driving lesson followed by a driver they encountered…
Why Getting An Abortion Was ‘One Of The Best Decisions’ Of This Woman’s Life
“I simply wasn’t ready,” says Renee Bracey Sherman when describing why she chose to have an abortion. – “I haven’t once regretted it,” says Sherman. “It allowed me to change…
Suspect Falls Asleep During Mugshot: Cops
It wasn’t all a dream. – Shirley’s recent partners in mugshot infamy include this Florida man who was arrested while wearing a “go directly to jail” shirt and this other…
The Stacks: Billie Holiday: Jazz’s Aching Songbird
Dizzy Gillespie’s big band, at Birdland in New York. Coming down the stairs I heard a crackling, stunning trumpet cadenza, brilliant in content as well as in its reckless virtuosity….
Meet The Romantic Husband Who Has Written His Wife A Love Letter Every Day For Over Three Decades
Saturday will mark the one day of the year when couples in many parts of the world pull out all the stops to make romantic gestures for their special someone….
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Admits She Wasn’t ‘100 Percent Sober’ During State Of The Union
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Thursday night that she wasn’t “100 percent sober” when she nodded off “as I often do” during President Barack Obama’s State of the…
How An ‘Oprah’ Magazine Cover Inspired This Man To Get A Divorce
If it wasn’t for Oprah, James Braly might still be stuck in a lackluster marriage. – Sign up here for Live Today, HuffPost Live’s morning email that will let you…
‘Family Feud’ Contestant Says Awkward Answer A Little Too Quickly
When thinking about what doctors can pull out of people, a lot of things come to mind. This probably isn’t one of them. When asked on “Family Feud” to name…
Karl-Anthony Towns Videobombs Interview While Coach Discusses His Immaturity
This probably wasn’t the best way to impress the guy who’s in charge of your playing time. – H/T For The Win
Hong Kong court finds housewife guilty of abusing young maid
Law Wan-tung, a married mother of two teenage children, pleaded not guilty to 20 charges of assault, criminal intimidation and failure to pay wages to the then 23-year-old maid, who…
Kanye West Blasts The Grammys After Beck Win
During the Grammys broadcast on Sunday night, Kanye West nearly interrupted Beck after the rock star won Album of the Year over Beyoncé. Many outlets, including HuffPost Entertainment, assumed West’s…
Stars turn Grammys into social-issues platform
Sam Smith, who was the big winner at tonight’s ceremony, hit on that last theme in particular in the acceptance speech for best pop vocal album. “I just want to…
5 dead, including gunman, at Atlanta-area home
The gunman is dead, but it wasn’t immediately clear whether he killed himself or was shot by someone else. – Douglas County is west of Atlanta.
How To Keep Your Sanity As A Stepmom, From Someone Who’s Been There
As part of our Blended Family Friday series, each week we spotlight a different stepfamily to learn how they successfully blended their two families. Our hope is that by telling…
‘Spiritual, Emotional And Physical Bankruptcy’: One Woman’s Journey Back From Burnout
For the longest time, Lauren Stahl lived her life according to the traditional definition of success, one that those around her seemed to appreciate. After graduating from Tufts University, she…
The Seahawks May Have Lost, But Their Cornerback Made The Joke Of The Night
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell just wanted to make sure the football wasn’t, you know, a little flat. H/T FTW
Paul Ryan’s take on Romney’s 2016 decision
READ: 3 clues Romney wasn’t going to run – “He’s a reform governor and he’s done some amazing things,” Ryan said. “We like to say in Wisconsin that he’s so…
Wearing Drag In Middle School Saved My Life
I hated middle school. As a gay kid attending a public school in suburban Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the mid-’90s, not a single day went by when I wasn’t teased,…
NYPD Rescues Beaten Puppy Buried Alive In Snow; Owner Raul Cruz Arrested
A New York City man is facing animal cruelty charges after police say neighbors witnessed him beat his puppy and bury the dog alive in a snowbank. The Daily News…
Patti Smith’s Advice About What Really Matters In Life Will Give You Chills
If you’re feeling down on your dreams today, Patti Smith has something to say about that. – “That wasn’t much fun, but I had my mantra, ‘I’m free, I’m free.’…
What Happens When Transnational Adoptees Learn About Race
She was the first person I spotted when I walked into the room. She sat behind a school desk, two thick black braids, denim overalls resting over a Gap T-shirt….
NFL’s Crotch-Grabbing Fine Should Go To Women’s Shelters, Local Charities: Lawmaker
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch got a little carried away after his team won the NFC championship game on Jan. 18. He grabbed his crotch in celebration — an…
Suspect Stewart Charles McNeal Tells Police He Wasn’t ‘Good At The Robbery Thing’
He gets points for honesty. A man who allegedly attempted to rob a Dunkin’ Donuts admitted to police that he “wasn’t very good at the robbery thing.” – Anyone with…
Little Pet ‘Lizard’ Was Not What Boy Thought
VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — A baby caiman has found a new home at a Lithuanian zoo after its previous owner tried to sell it online, apparently upon realizing that the…
Comcast Apologizes After Changing Customer’s Name To ‘Asshole Brown’
A Comcast customer received a shocking bill recently, and it wasn’t the dollar amount that stood out. It was the name on the bill, which someone at the company had…
Johnny Depp: ‘I Was Attacked By A Chupacabra’
Johnny Depp has recovered from a cold. And a chupacabra attack. The 51-year-old actor was all smiles while joking Wednesday with journalists in Tokyo about why he was a no-show…