Why earning frequent flier miles is about to get a lot more expensive
He admits that the journey was exhausting, but ultimately worth it. “To put it into some kind of perspective, it’s enough miles for two first-class tickets between the U.S. and…
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Greek debt crisis: Who has most to lose?
Most Greek debt is held by other eurozone countries. Around 53 billion euros was loaned through bilateral agreements, according to researchers at Open Europe. The Greek government would have to…
HUFFPOST HILL – GOP Proudly Driving Department It Created Into The Ground
The guy who flew a drone onto the White House grounds was sloshed, making it the third most dangerous thing ever visited upon the White House by a drunk (the…
Restaurant Review: Blue Smoke and North End Grill
Eric Korsh took over the kitchen of North End Grill last spring. His approach tilts toward France in dishes like loup de mer.” If you hooked a seismograph to Danny…
Algeria and Ghana progress from AFCON “Group of Death”
However, a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Algeria coupled with Ghana’s 2-1 win over South Africa ensured Alan Girese’s men would not be progressing to the quarterfinals. More to…
Charli XCX Reveals Who She Wants To Kiss, Marry, And Leave Between Michael Clifford, Drake And Justin Bieber
When she’s not performing or putting out hit music, Charli XCX is choosing between Hollywood’s finest gents — sort of. A radio show appearance at Capital FM turned into a…
Rev. Joseph Illo, San Francisco Catholic Priest, Sparks Controversy By Barring Altar Girls
(RNS) A Catholic priest who recently took charge of a San Francisco parish has said only boys can be altar servers, a move that is sparking both criticism and praise…
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Seeks To Reassure Critics Of Controversial ‘State-Run News Outlet’
NEW YORK — When the Indianapolis Star broke the news Monday night that Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, a possible 2016 Republican contender, was planning to launch a “state-run news outlet”…
Marshawn Lynch’s Finally Talks To The Media In Hilarious Skittles Ad
Marshawn Lynch’s press conference for Skittles offers an alternate universe where the Seahawks running back actually enjoys talking to the press. We learn that he prefers cat videos over dog…
France, Belgium Anti-Terror Raids Net 8 More Suspects
Anti-terror raids in France and Belgium netted eight more suspects on Tuesday as Paris urged its European Union partners to step up the fight against terror financing with new measures…
Auschwitz Survivor: Being Alive Is The Best ‘Revenge’
TEL AVIV, Israel Shortly after the Nazi invasion of what was then Hungary in May 1944, Renee Ganz’s family and most of the 25,000 Jews in the city of Oradea…
‘Too precious’ to drill, baby drill?
Yet, until a surprising announcement from the Obama administration on Sunday, that’s rarely what the public has heard about Alaska’s highly politicized Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. We heard that it…
U.S. and Iranian Lawmakers Look to Take Nuclear Issue Into Their Own Hands
WASHINGTON — When the House of Representatives opens hearings on Tuesday about imposing new sanctions against Iran — a step that President Obama said would undermine nuclear talks with Tehran…
UK opens inquiry into Russian spy Litvinenko’s death
In a deathbed statement, Litvinenko blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for ordering his poisoning by tea at a London hotel. The Kremlin has always strongly denied the accusation. Sir Robert…
Letter: Fidel Castro supports diplomatic talks with U.S., despite misgivings
In a letter, published on the website of the communist party newspaper Granma, Castro said that although he didn’t “trust U.S. policies and have not exchanged a word with them,…
East Coast Snow Storm Snarls Travel, Forces Millions To Hunker Down In Northeast And New England
Tens of millions of people along the Philadelphia-to-Boston corridor rushed to get home and settle in Monday as a fearsome storm swirled in with the potential for hurricane-force winds and…
E-Cigarettes Could Face Major Bans In California
On the heels of a study that found electronic cigarettes may expose users to high levels of formaldehyde, the California senate has introduced a bill that would define the controversial…
Democrats block Keystone XL bill
60 votes were needed on a pair of procedural motions to end Democratic filibusters, but each failed on a 53-39 tally. READ: Keystone debate ends with Democrats’ ire – Sen….
House Democrats Want To Give Paid Leave To Federal Workers
Though GOP lawmakers generally panned the proposals in last week’s State of the Union address, House Democrats are hoping that a coalition of Republican women may work with them on…
Florida Republican Aims To Legalize Medical Marijuana
A top Florida Republican filed a bill Monday that would legalize medical marijuana in the state, just months after a similar ballot measure received a majority of voter support, but…
Senate Democrats Join GOP Attack On Financial and Environmental Regulation
WASHINGTON — Four Senate Democrats are working with Republicans to help the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other GOP-affiliated lobbying groups undermine financial and environmental regulations. A new bill would…
Critics Slam Mississippi Bill That Equates Pit Bulls And ‘Dangerous Dogs’
Mississippi state lawmakers have introduced a first-of-its-kind bill that would, in part, allow police officers, without a warrant, to enter any home where they believe a pit bull or other…
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…
Delta prohibits carry-on breast pump, apologizes later
The gate agents wouldn’t allow Modeen to board the January 19 flight with her breast pump, which was packed in her standard carry-on suitcase, Modeen said. She also had her…
Why is GOP going after Social Security?
So why do Republicans keep sidling up to it and sticking their fingers out? There’s a brewing controversy in Congress over a small part of the program, which is just…
Why we need a North American Passport
In recognition of our shared destiny, the three countries should create a North American passport that would, over time, allow their citizens to travel, work, invest, learn and innovate anywhere…
Euro Weakens and Stocks Fall in Asia After Election in Greece
PARIS — Financial markets on Monday took in stride the result of Greek parliamentary elections, which handed a decisive victory to the left-wing Syriza party a day earlier. Syriza and…
Debbie Reynolds reveals another family connection to ‘Star Wars’
Read more SAG Awards: Debbie Reynolds to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor What was your reaction when you learned you’d been chosen to receive SAG’s Life Achievement Award? Ken Howard called…
Obama’s Alaska move triggers fight
READ: Netanyahu visit continues to stir emotion Though his administration could take some steps immediately, the plan would need the approval of Congress — which Senate Energy and Natural Resources…
Martin Luther King Jr. Would Be ‘Mortified’ By The Gay Marriage Movement, Gary Bauer Claims
Conservative activist and former Republican presidential hopeful Gary Bauer believes that Martin Luther King Jr. would not have supported same-sex marriage rights. – “Gay and lesbian people have families, and…