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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…
That’s why the Romanian photographer travels the world for her Atlas of Beauty project, in search of images of beauty in different countries and cultures. – A photo posted by…
That’s why the Romanian photographer travels the world for her Atlas of Beauty project, in search of images of beauty in different countries and cultures. – A photo posted by…
Earth is dotted with dozens of self-proclaimed kings, emperors, presidents and princesses presiding over a quirky collection of homemade empires known as “micronations.” Many claim their own borders and laws,…
He does not return phone calls. He does not ask for support. He arrives late for meetings. And he acts as if he has all the time in the world….
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…
WASHINGTON — President Obama on Thursday called on nations around the world to expand human rights, religious tolerance and peaceful dialogue as they struggle to combat a spate of terrorism…
In a perfect world, your kitchen would be equipped with a personal barista. Every morning, at the sound of your alarm, he or she would begin grinding freshly roasted coffee…
The President’s speech at the State Department Thursday morning will harken back to remarks he made at the United Nations General Assembly last fall, when he urged communities across the…
Of all the things we’ve suggested you make from scratch, homemade vanilla extract is maybe the easiest. (Croissants are definitely the hardest.) And, it might be the most rewarding, too….
The continent has some of the lowest fixed-broadband subscription rates in the world, with most people’s first encounter with the world wide web coming via their mobile phones. Around 70%…
WASHINGTON — President Obama chooses his words with particular care when he addresses the volatile connections between religion and terrorism. He and his aides have avoided labeling acts of brutal…
In the next airing of “Morgan Spurlock Inside Man,” the host sets out to examine all the essential elements of this most modern form of currency. And, in advance of…
What is it about winning streaks and racing drivers called Seb? First there was France’s Sébastien Loeb with nine consecutive World Rally Championship titles between 2004 and 2012. Then came…
“The great irony of the Obama Presidency is this: Someone who came to office promising greater engagement with the world has left America less influential in the world,” he said….
“Glee” star Darren Criss is Broadway-bound in a very, very big way. – Calling Criss “a game changer,” composer-lyricist Stephen Trask added, “I’m happy that Hedwig can be Darren’s next…
First there was France’s Sébastien Loeb with nine consecutive World Rally Championship titles between 2004 and 2012. Then came Germany’s Sebastian Vettel who dominated Formula One for four straight seasons…
Welcome to the world of football where two men hoping to become the leader of FIFA, football’s world governing body, are using the same campaign company despite ostensibly being in…
A picture is worth a thousand words — and its impact can be contagious, too. Inspired by the work of photographer and humanitarian Brandon Stanton — the man behind photo…
The Pink and White Terraces of Lake Rotomahana were the world’s largest silica towers and the South Pacific’s biggest 19th-century attraction until a massive eruption at Mount Tarawera that momentous…
Like many 23-year-olds, Alain Nteff has big dreams. What sets him apart from most, however, is what he’s actually trying to achieve: wiping out maternal mortality. The Cameroonian entrepreneur is…
A Utah woman says she has smashed the world record for catching bridal bouquets at weddings and now is seeking recognition for it. Salt Lake City’s Jamie Jackson submitted an…
It’s a mere eight years since Ireland made its tournament debut. Back in 2007, they tied with Zimbabwe and picked up victories over Pakistan and Bangladesh. Four years on, there…
Photographer Irina Werning sheds light upon this universal journey in “Back to the Future,” an ongoing photo series that began in 2011. Werning’s retro-looking photos are re-creations of ones taken…
BEAVER CREEK, Colo. — As expected, there was a repeat world champion in the men’s slalom on Sunday. The big surprise was that it was not Marcel Hirscher, the Austrian…
VERBANIA, Italy — Celebrity came late to Emma Morano. Her routine life, in fact, might have raised barely an eyebrow were it not for the fact that she’s managed to…
A few years later my family moved from London to Calcutta. We had migrated from the birthplace of cricket to the game’s burgeoning new Mecca. India’s 1983 win turned out…
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) has no interest in “re-litigating” the costly wars in Iraq and Afghanistan which began under his brother’s administration. – “We have some big, hairy,…
The Jamaican sprint starwho has won six Olympic gold medals and is the reigning world record holder over the 100 meter and 200 meter disciplineshad previously intimated he would quit…
BEAVER CREEK, Colo. — For most of the last five years, winning the giant slalom had come easily to Ted Ligety. Almost too easily. Pressure-filled moments did not matter. World…