San Francisco Catholic Students Push Archdiocese To #TeachAcceptance
Catholic students in San Francisco are speaking out against their archbishop — and they chose one of the holiest days on the church’s calendar to do so. On Ash Wednesday,…
Tag: wednesday
Raul Rodriguez, Who Showered Rose Parade With Bouquets on Wheels, Dies at 71
Raul Rodriguez, who designed more than 500 floral floats for the Tournament of Roses Parade and conceived dazzling confections for other private and public celebrations around the world, died on…
Raul Rodriguez, Who Showered Rose Parade With Bouquets on Wheels, Dies at 71
Raul Rodriguez, who designed more than 500 floral floats for the Tournament of Roses Parade and conceived dazzling confections for other private and public celebrations around the world, died on…
Jared Simpson Accused Of Bomb Scare After Trying To Pay Bar Tab With Rock
A judge has ordered a psychiatric examination for a man who allegedly tried to pay a bar tab with a rock, and then made a bogus bomb threat. Cops in…
10 Surprising Things You Never Knew About Infidelity
An enormous amount of research has been done on infidelity, as people seek to understand why and how cheaters stray. And while the studies and surveys advance our understanding, some…
The GOP’s new favorite Arab leader
Jeb Bush says he can’t understand why the White House has told Sisi “you’re not on our team” as jihadism spreads like wildfire through the Middle East. Ted Cruz, another…
Sources: Bobbi Kristina Brown’s breathing tube removed
Doctors performed the procedure on Wednesday, the sources said. Brown will now be ventilated through a hole in her throat. – CNN’s MaryLynn Ryan, Sunny Hostin and Carolyn Sung contributed…
Walmart Says It Will Raise Some Workers’ Pay as It Reports a Rise in Profit and Shoppers
Walmart, the United States’ largest employer, said Wednesday that it would increase wages for a half-million employees as it reported its first rise in shopper traffic in more than two…
Eva Mendes Looks Amazing Five Months After Giving Birth
www.justjared.com: Eva Mendes struts her stuff as she takes part in a photo shoot on Wednesday in New York City.
Ukraine ceasefire must be respected, leaders say
The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany spoke Thursday by phone in an apparent attempt to shore up a ceasefire deal shaken by Ukraine’s forced retreat from a key…
Rubio talks DHS funding ahead of possible shutdown
READ: Rubio gets personal with Iowans Asked about the debate on Wednesday during a book tour stop in Las Vegas, Rubio declared: “We have to fund Homeland Security.” – And…
Rubio open to funding DHS without addressing immigration
READ: Rubio gets personal with Iowans Asked about the debate on Wednesday during a book tour stop in Las Vegas, Rubio declared: “We have to fund Homeland Security.” – And…
Obama Outlines Programs to Counter Lure of Extremist Groups Like ISIS
WASHINGTON — President Obama on Wednesday outlined his administration’s efforts to counter what he calls “violent extremism” in a speech to law enforcement, community and religious leaders gathered to discuss…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Says He Doubts Nuclear Talks Will End Sanctions
TEHRAN — Iran’s supreme leader said on Wednesday that he did not believe that all sanctions against his country would be lifted, a move he had previously said was an…
Homeland Security Secretary makes plea for funding
Speaking at the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism on Wednesday, the secretary cautioned that a failure to pass an appropriations bill to fund the agency could have dramatic…
Ash Wednesday Explained: The Meaning Behind The Dirt
(RNS) Chances are you’ll see a bunch of folks walking around with shmutz on their foreheads this Wednesday (Feb. 18). The ‘Splainer asks what having a dirty forehead has to…
Fusion Takes Viewers To ‘Unique Places’ With New Snapchat Miniseries
Fusion is launching a new miniseries on Snapchat Discover, the network announced Wednesday. – Watch the preview for “Outpost” below:
Kurdish forces repel ISIS offensive in Iraq
Kurdish commanders say ISIS fighters had threatened to overrun Kurdish defensive positions in the area for a while, and the two sides were so close that airstrikes were not possible….
Fighting continues for Ukraine town of Debaltseve as truce falters
The two sides have been battling for weeks for control of Debaltseve, and the truce, which exists on paper, faltered soon after it apparently went into effect Sunday. Conflicting reports…
Delta CEO apologizes for 9/11 comment
Delta (DAL) apologized Wednesday for CEO Richard Anderson’s remarks, which he made on CNN’s “Quest Means Business.” “He didn’t mean to suggest the gulf carriers or their governments are linked…
Ash Wednesday 2015: History, Dates, Traditions Of Lent’s First Day Of Fasting
Ash Wednesday is observed on February 18, 2015. The Christian holy day marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day season of fasting that is considered preparation for Holy Week and…
Meet America’s First Openly Bisexual Governor
When Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber (D) resigns from office Wednesday, his replacement, Democratic Secretary of State Kate Brown, will make history the nation’s first openly bisexual governor. – As she…
Bobby Gene Martin Gets Life In Prison For 10th DWI
A Texas man was sentenced to two life sentences Wednesday for drunk driving. If that seems harsh, consider this: Bobby Gene Martin, 64, racked up 10 DWI charges between 1981…
How Wednesday Addams Would React To Catcalling
Don’t tell Wednesday Addams to smile. – H/T Bustle
Lawyer Helping Chicago Little League Team Jackie Robinson West After Title Is Stripped
CHICAGO (AP) — A day after Little League International stripped Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West of its national championship, team officials announced they’ve hired a high-profile attorney to conduct an investigation…
GOP Could Risk Alienating Latinos With DHS Fight
WASHINGTON — Republicans say their latest stand against President Barack Obama’s executive actions on immigration isn’t about immigration at all — it’s about the Constitution. Their best hope is that…
Activists Reflect On Deaths Of Muslim Students Near UNC, Trend Of Anti-Islamic Sentiment
Three Muslim students were shot and killed near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus on Wednesday. While the shooter’s motives are still unclear, HuffPost Live spoke with…
Oregon governor facing mounting calls to resign
READ: Oregon paper’s editorial board calls for gov’s resignation But sometime between Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, Kitzhaber changed his mind, and his office released a statement around 2:40 p.m. on…
Killjoy Congressman Wants To Cut Off Federal Employees’ Access To Porn
Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) introduced the Eliminating Pornography From Agencies Act on Wednesday, a legislative attempt to prevent federal employees from accessing pornographic or explicit materials at work. – Meadows…
Deah Barakat’s Brother Offers Magnificent Words Of Peace At Vigil
Family members of the three young Muslims shot to death in North Carolina on Tuesday are grappling with the senseless tragedy. During a powerful speech at a vigil on Wednesday…