Tiny hospital with big task: Identifying the victims of AirAsia Flight QZ8501
Red Cross and hospital workers run to the front of the hospital in Pangkalan Bun, not even certain how many victims are coming. Sirens then announce the arrival of the…
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What might be inside AirAsia Flight QZ8501’s black boxes?
The cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder are considered to be vital elements in figuring out the causes of commercial aviation disasters. Indonesia’s top search and rescue official…
AirAsia Flight QZ8501: Weather report wasn’t picked up in person
This practice appears to be common for AirAsia, according to BMKG Station Chief Blucher Doloksaribu. CNN did not see AirAsia listed in entries for a logbook running from December 31…
Pharrell Williams’ Grammy 2015 Suit Is Adidas, Turns White When You Take A Picture Of It
We’ll never forget Pharrell Williams’ big brown Vivienne Westwood hat which quickly became the biggest fashion moment on the Grammy’s red carpet last year. And it’s hard to top that,…
Man crashes through Coast Guard gate in Michigan, says he has a bomb
According to a news release, after the man broke through the gates, he went into the station in Grand Haven, which is on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, and…
The Great Mitt-Stakes: Who ‘Wins’ Now That Romney Has Quit The Race?
Every election cycle can be considered, first and foremost, a monument to hype. With every passing week, the political world is a blizzard of brash predictions, bold pronouncements, and bad…
‘Sacred Sperm’ Film Explores Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Taboos
JERUSALEM (AP) – Like so many parents, Ori Gruder was grappling with how to talk to his 10-year-old son about sex. Being a member of Israel’s ultra-Orthodox religious community, which…
Nigeria Postpones Elections, Saying Security Is a Concern
DAKAR, Senegal — Nigeria’s election agency on Saturday night put off a closely contested presidential election after weeks of pressure to postpone it from the ruling party, which analysts say…
In Gaza and the West Bank, Love Struggles to Bridge the Separation
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — He said he fell for “her ideas, her thoughts.” She said he made her forget she was overweight, and “feel beautiful.” They flirted awkwardly at…
Vatican Abuse Commission To Recommend Action Against Bishops
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY, Feb 7 (Reuters) – A commission advising Pope Francis on how to root out sexual abuse of children by clergy in the Catholic Church is…
‘The Runway Museum’ Showcases A Different Side Of Ballroom Culture
Are you ready to enter “The Runway Museum”? – What’s next for you? I’m currently working with a recording artist on coordinating and choreographing their music video, which I’m extremely…
Data Breach at Anthem May Lead to Others
After an online attack on Anthem, by far the largest breach in the industry, security experts warned on Friday that more attacks on health care organizations were likely because of…
‘Queen of the Desert’ Debuts in Berlin
BERLIN — Werner Herzog has made films about swashbuckling men contending with some of the most extreme environments on earth, from the Amazon to Antarctica. But with “Queen of the…
Argentine Prosecutor Alberto Nisman Believed He Would Be Fired
A prosecutor whose mysterious death has rocked Argentina’s government confided to an opposition congresswoman that he believed his case against President Cristina Fernandez was going to cost him his position,…
The Natural Secrets For Hormone Replacement, From Dr. Christiane Northrup (VIDEO)
If you’re just starting menopause and don’t want to resort to hormone replacement therapy, Dr. Christiane Northrup says there are a few things you can incorporate into your diet to…
A Surprising Secret To Staying In Great Health, From Dr. Christiane Northrup (VIDEO)
What are the most important things to do in order to stay in great health? Dr. Christiane Northrup’s answer may surprise you! According to Dr. Northrup, the three things that…
Is It Time To Change The NBA Playoffs?
in which the top eight teams from both the Western and Eastern conferences, respectively, make the postseason — been decried in basketball circles. Why? Simply because bad teams are getting…
Target Employees Help Teen Prep For His First Interview, Just Because
Two Target employees in Raleigh, North Carolina went the extra mile to help a young shopper prep for a job interview. According to ABC 11 News, the unnamed teenager walked…
After talks falter, Houthi rebels assert political control of Yemen
This all follows last month’s resignations of President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi and other officials after Houthis moved into the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. The chaos in Yemen has far-reaching implications…
How bad is measles around the world?
The United States is grappling with the resurgence of a disease it eliminated 15 years ago. But it’s not alone. Data by the World Health Organization indicate that measles immunization…
How Online Interaction Shapes Everything From Baby Names To Revolutions
In 1914, the names “Mary” and “Helen” were all the rage for baby girls. In 2014, it was “Emma” and “Olivia” — neither of which were even among the top…
New Grammy ad #LeftSwipeDat tackles teen smoking
Just the other day, en route to school, my husband and daughters ended up walking behind a smoker on the street. The three of them immediately talked about how “gross”…
Slovakia’s Anti-Gay Movement Sets Nation Apart From Progressive Neighbors
A big billboard of Pope Francis hangs over the center of Slovakia’s capital, urging citizens to vote “Yes” in a referendum on restricting gay rights. The vote this weekend in…
This Is a Great Jobs Report Across the Board
Follow Us: Get the Upshot in your Inbox FEB. 6, 2015 – But the report clearly adds ammunition to those within the central bank who take an alternate view, which…
‘Cheese Cupid’ Is Like Tinder For Wine And Cheese, But It’s ALWAYS A Match
Chocolate and peanut butter. Beyonce and Jay Z. Wine and cheese. Some things are just meant to be together. But finding love isn’t always easy, which is why we’re on…
Fewer Top Graduates Want to Join Teach for America
Teach for America, the education powerhouse that has sent thousands of handpicked college graduates to teach in some of the nation’s most troubled schools, is suddenly having recruitment problems. For…
Skier Bode Miller has surgery after World Championships crash
Miller, 37, hooked his arm around a gate near the bottom of Thursday’s super-G course and span awkwardly, slicing a gash through his leg on landing. One of Miller’s skis,…
Hastings tells Texans: ‘Let it go’
That’s the advice he gave them in an interview with CNN, in response to outrage from the Texas delegation over his comments this week that Texas is “a crazy state.”…
Katy Perry sics lawyers on Left Shark vendor
Enter Fernando Sosa, who 3-D prints politically themed sculptures (a number of which are “not safe for work”) and sells them online. This time he went decidedly apolitical, creating and…
The danger of herbal supplements
As a nutrition expert, I am horrified by the daily barrage of outrageous and unsubstantiated claims touting cures from everything from E. coli to Ebola. If you do a Web…