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Man Bit Off Fingertip While Watching UFC Fight: Cops
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39WEIRD NEWS
Karate Kids
There is, to quote the dojo that teaches our kids, "so much more to karate than learning to kick and punch."
21PARENTING
A Working Mom's Twist on Chicken Soup for the Soul
The warm steam from the broth alone seems to have healing powers, conjuring up feelings of comfort and joy. These are the feelings I want to create for my family when I make chicken soup. Comfort and joy.
21PARENTING
Libya’s EU-Backed Coast Guard Is Reportedly Messing With Migrant Rescue Missions
The guards boarded a boat in distress, firing gunshots and seizing valuables, relief groups said.
28WORLD NEWS
UK Officials Irritated That U.S. Leaked Info About Manchester Arena Attack
U.S. officials anonymously shared information with the media before U.K. authorities approved its release.
28WORLD NEWS
Chris Gregoire, Washington State Governor, Discusses Gay Marriage, Chris Christie, And More
Regarding her own journey Gregoire said: “I wished I could have come to the point that I am today six years ago, seven years
4QUEER VOICES
Bath And Beyond: Share Your DIY Weekend Renovation Projects (SLIDESHOW)
When it comes to maintaining a home, one’s work is never done. Whether it’s a simple bathroom or kitchen remodeling, a backyard
8HOME & LIVING
In Historic Victory, Barbados Elects First Female Prime Minister
Mia Amor Mottley even earned the backing of the country's most recognizable national: Rihanna.
11BLACK VOICES
Soledad O'Brien's #IAmLatinoInAmerica Seeks to Amplify Latino Voices
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Latino population in the United States has grown by nearly 20 million people since 2000, so it is time
36LATINO VOICES
Doris Thompson, 82-Year-Old Career Criminal, Arrested Again For Burglary
Doris Thompson's 20-page rap sheet dates back to 1955. The 82-year-old career criminal was arrested again late last month
29CRIME
Apple’s Fall iPhone Event To Be Held Sept. 9
Apple hasn’t yet officially announced its annual fall media event, but it’s definitely planning one — and the date is fast
14TECH
Veteran Political Reporter: 'I Can Think Of Nothing As Unfair' As Media's Trump Obsession
The never-ending media cycle: Coverage leads to better performance in polls, which leads to coverage…
27MEDIA
Chris Wallace: Obama Didn't Like The Media, 'But He Never Said We Were An Enemy'
"He never went as far as President Trump has, and that’s what’s concerning."
27MEDIA
I'm Going to Run 26 Miles, 385 Yards for My Father
It's official. I'm running my first marathon this year: the ING NYC Marathon 2012. Up until three weeks ago, I had never run more than a 5K. So how did I get here?
10WELLNESS
It's Disney. It's Cinderella. But Is It For kids?
In the latest trailer for the film, the swoony prince slips his big, strong hand around Cinderella's and draws her close. His eyes burn with purpose, his passion palpable. My husband gets the same look in his eyes when the Thanksgiving turkey is set before him in all of its basted glory.
1PARENTS
U.S. Officials Launch A Zika Travel Advisory For Southeast Asia
Earlier this week, Thailand confirmed its first two cases of Zika-related birth defects.
3HEALTHY LIVING
Report: FCC Plans To Vote To Overturn Net Neutrality Rules In December
Critics say the move could harm consumers, small businesses and access to the internet.
6POLITICS
15 Gripes About Hotel Rooms
Everyone loves to gripe about air travel. But what about hotels? On a recent trip around the world, I stayed in six different hotels of various quality, and while my flights were perfect (thanks Singapore Airlines and United) the hotel stays were not always.
13TRAVEL
Learning to Let Your Children Go
Watching your child grow into an independent individual is an incredible experience filled with highs and lows. And once their grown, it's even more of a challenge to step back and let your child make their own decisions.
21PARENTING
Goop, She Did It Again
Complaining about how hard she has it while romanticizing the lives of working parents with more traditional careers means Gwyneth is either remarkably self-absorbed or deliberately obtuse.
21PARENTING
Trend Report: A Day in the Life of a Person Who Eats Food in 2014
Bacon, sriracha, Yelp, cronuts -- we think we're all about ready to move on.
18FOOD & DRINK
Michael Jackson Tribute: Ola Ray, 'Thriller' Actress, Dedicates Crazy Music Video To Late Singer
It's been four years since Michael Jackson's death, and the throng of tributes that have poured out of the music industry
20ENTERTAINMENT
A Feminist At 40
It takes awhile. It's not clear at first, just how the world works.
32WOMEN
Tom Hardy Made A Hip-Hop Mixtape In The '90s And It's Actually Pretty Dope
"Tom Hardy was already a GOAT but now this, what a guy."
20ENTERTAINMENT
Michael Lawson's Straw Home Offers Roadmap For Ditching The Heating Bill
Take a look at the home in the video below: When James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps wrote the fairy tale The Three Little
19BUSINESS
Jeremy Scott For Adidas: The Shoes That Are Still On Shelves (PHOTOS)
Not all of Jeremy Scott's Adidas shoes have made it to market; most recently, Adidas canceled the daring designer's "shackle
0STYLE & BEAUTY
3 Little Words: How Apology Can Enhance Romance -- A Valentine's Day Series, Part 1
Apologizing is no easy task. We may not know how to do it (or how to do it well). We may not think that we need to do it. Or, we may fear that the outcome of our apology -- the forgiveness that we seek, the closeness for which we yearn -- won't be realized.
3HEALTHY LIVING
One Week, Three Lessons on the Exclusivity of Exceptionalism in America
Three events in the week beginning April 20, 2015, show convincingly that the American promise of national and global societal justice is a lie.
6POLITICS
Scotland Puts Plans For Second Independence Referendum On Hold
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the government would wait until Brexit was clear.
28WORLD NEWS
The Future Of Bedtime Is Here, And It's About To Blow Your Mind
Wow.
1PARENTS
Mississippi School To Swap Confederate Leader's Name For Barack Obama's
Nearly all the elementary school's students are black. It's currently named for Jefferson Davis.
11BLACK VOICES
ACLU Drags Taylor Swift For Trying To Silence Critic
The singer's legal team did not take kindly to an article about Swift's popularity with white supremacists.
20ENTERTAINMENT
Mushroom Tart
Savory tarts are my go-to for a quick bite when friends come over unexpectedly.
18FOOD & DRINK
Why My Kids Will Not Be Watching The Little Mermaid
Years before Miley Cyrus couldn't be tamed, there was a different Disney princess who stirred up controversy for her rebellious ways.
21PARENTING
Making the Most of the Waiting Room
2. Read a book instead of the magazines provided so that you feel more comfortable in the surroundings. (Often, we can wait
10WELLNESS
12 Hotels With Overwater Bungalows (PHOTOS)
From Bora Bora and Fiji to the Maldives, these overwater bungalows seem to float in the sea.
13TRAVEL
Mitt Romney Says He May Vote For His Wife Instead Of Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton isn’t an option for him either.
6POLITICS
Derrick Hurtt, West, Texas Resident, Describes Plant Explosion: 'You Think You're Dead' (VIDEO)
Hurtt told the Today Show Thursday that he and his daughter, who can be heard screaming in the video, suffered no permanent
19BUSINESS
The Act of Blessing: A GPS Guide for the Soul
While blessings won't feed the hungry or end wars or assuage greed, they can serve as a balm to help make connections beyond what separates us.
10WELLNESS
8 Healthy Habits To Adopt Now
As most of you know, I am not a fan of diets. The reason is that we follow a certain diet for a while, and then we fall off the wagon as we are unable to sustain it, and so often, end up discouraged. Better to adopt a healthy lifestyle you can sustain for the long haul.
3HEALTHY LIVING
Pair Of Bulldogs Prove Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
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30COMEDY
An Open Letter to the United Church of Christ
Many in your church are aware of the terrible conditions of the Palestinians. My message, as a Palestinian Christian, is a simple one: Please stand for justice and do not profit from those who cause severe harm to my people.
34RELIGION
Immigrants' Lawsuit Accuses Private Prison Contractor Of Forced Labor
Detainees say they're making between $1 to $8 dollars per day at a CoreCivic detention center.
6POLITICS
Why Egg Freezing Isn't The Answer To Every Problem
After spending Valentine's Day alone -- curled up on the couch in the fetal position downing pints of ice cream in between fits of sobbing -- the single 30-something (daughter of a) friend sought my opinion: She is considering freezing her eggs, postponing motherhood until a time down the road when she is married, she said. She asked me, 'Does that make sense?'
40FIFTY
The 5 People You Need To Talk To About Money Now
Let's start talking.
19BUSINESS
It's a Bug's Life: 5 Incredible Insectariums
Would you bug out if a tarantula crawled up your arm? Could you eat a fried dragonfly or a cicada kabob? Step inside five of the nation's top insectariums, where spiders, roaches and beetles take center stage.
13TRAVEL
One More Thing I Won't Eat (and Why)
Love tuna? Well, it's pretty much extinct thanks to the insatiable human appetite for sushi. Scared of sharks? No problem, we've killed almost all of them.
25GREEN
The Best Late Night Clips Of The Week (VIDEO/PHOTOS)
This was the week when we lost the last real barrier between Mitt Romney and the GOP nomination. Rick Santorum, you will
30COMEDY
Dianne Feinstein Not Ready To Oppose Michael Boggs, Cites Support In Black Community
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6POLITICS
21 Clever Tricks To Make Any Wedding So Much Easier
Pledging to spend your life with someone is a huge deal; don’t let the seating chart and thank-you notes stress you out. Read
26WEDDINGS
Donald Trump's Ego Undermines The GOP Tax Agenda
The president feuds with members of his own party, who wish he would leave the tax details to them.
6POLITICS
The Best Bottom Shelf Beer Labels, In Order Of Aesthetic Pleasantness (PHOTOS)
In order of how much we like the label, that is.
18FOOD & DRINK
No, The Kardashians Are Not Filming While Lamar Odom Is In The Hospital
Even the Kardashians know where to draw the line.
20ENTERTAINMENT
Florida Man Accused Of Stealing $540,000 Worth Of Citrus
Authorities are putting the squeeze on this alleged orange thief.
39WEIRD NEWS
Met Gala Dresses: Could These 2012 Met Gala Gowns Double As Wedding Dresses? (PHOTOS)
As we've observed at the Oscars and Screen Actors Guild Awards this year, red carpets are seeing their fair share of wedding
26WEDDINGS
In The 'Bad Moms Christmas' Trailer, The Bad Moms' Moms Are Crashing The Party
Christine Baranski, Cheryl Hines and Susan Sarandon are here for the holidays.
20ENTERTAINMENT
Paul Ryan P90X: The Politician And 7 Other Famous Faces Who Love The Workout Program
Ryan is hardly the only politician to go public with his fitness preferences. President Barack Obama and the First Lady regularly
10WELLNESS
World Stroke Day Is A Great Time To Take On The No. 2 Killer Around The Globe
About every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. A stroke-related death occurs about every 4 minutes. Those
3HEALTHY LIVING
The Feds Are Going To Collect Better Data On Police Killings, But We Probably Won't See It
Collecting more data is a start, but it might not give the public a better understanding of the problem.
6POLITICS
'Blade Runner' As An 8-Bit Video Game Is How Classic Was Meant To Be Seen
You'll never watch the sci-fi classic "Blade Runner" the same way again after seeing it transformed into an old-school Nintendo
30COMEDY
Trump's Qatar Crisis Is Hurting His Big Anti-ISIS Summit
The first day of the confab was marred by sparring between U.S. partner nations reacting to mixed messages from the Trump administration.
6POLITICS
At Least 57 Dead From Texas Winter Storm, Preliminary Report Says
State health officials said the toll could rise as they verify more deaths related to when Texas' power grid failed amid the frigid weather.
5U.S. NEWS
It Only Took 7 Seconds For This Kylie Jenner Appearance To Get Really Awkward
“Kylie Jenner, you have blood on your hands" is kind of a mood killer.
20ENTERTAINMENT
Educators Are Concerned About Students Going Hungry This Summer. Here's Who's Helping
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24IMPACT
Olympians Have No Lives (VIDEO)
What does it take to be an Olympic athlete? It takes having absolutely nothing else in your life of any importance besides
30COMEDY
The Feminist’s Case For Bernie Sanders
Hillary Clinton’s status as the Democratic front-runner is an exciting feminist moment on a symbolic level: a woman in the
32WOMEN
Last Words: Alaska Reflects On Winning ‘RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race’
"I’m really excited for the future because a new generation of kids will have this show to grow up with."
4QUEER VOICES
Sasha & Malia Obama Receive Dating Advice From Their Watchful Dad
WASHINGTON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama says he's not worried about his daughters starting to date. After all
11BLACK VOICES
Why Mama Needs to Be Alone
Mama needs to be alone now. Not for too long, just a couple of days. Really, you won't even notice that she is gone. OK, maybe you will. But really, it's for the best.
21PARENTING
The Answer To Campus Rape: More Guns, Say NRA-Backed Lawmakers
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6POLITICS
Sex Predator Trooper Advertised 'Traffic Stop Sex' On Craigslist
He was sentenced to 5 years in prison for violating women's civil rights
29CRIME
Donald Trump Scoffs At Hillary Clinton Commanding The Military: 'To Think Of Her Being Their Boss?'
"I don't think so."
6POLITICS
Pet Tortoise Crosses The Road, Spends Whopping Half-Mile On The Lam
It only took one retweet to reunited the poor guy with his family.
39WEIRD NEWS
Sephora Now Offers In-Store Beauty Classes For Trans, Nonbinary Community
This inclusivity is G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S.
4QUEER VOICES
Jimmy Fallon, Rashida Jones Sing Epic Holiday Medley (VIDEO)
On Thanksgiving Day, Jimmy Fallon and Rashida Jones got together on "Late Night" and belted out an epic holiday medley using
30COMEDY
Man In Gorilla Suit Finishes London Marathon After 6-Day Charity Crawl
The Metropolitan Police Officer has raised over $42,000 for the Gorilla Organization.
9THE WORLDPOST
Back to School: A Letter to My Daughter
Dear P, As we wind down summer and prepare for a new school year—haircut, gym shoes, another trip to the ice cream shop—you’re
1PARENTS
Our Gutenberg Moment: It's Time To Grapple With The Internet's Effect On Democracy
No one is off the hook.
27MEDIA
Seattle Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement To End Strike
The strike has delayed the start of the school year for over 50,000 students.
6POLITICS
It's Hard To Pick Faves From Victoria Beckham's Target Collection, But We Did It
Best of all? Its plus-size items will be available online AND in stores.
35STYLE
Tequila Facts For National Tequila Day
Happy National Tequila Day!
18FOOD & DRINK
Russian Ambassador To UN Dies Suddenly In New York
Vitaly Churkin would have turned 65 tomorrow
9THE WORLDPOST
Dick Clark's 'Flintstones' Home Reduced To $3.25 Million (VIDEO) (PHOTOS)
If you watched Saturday morning cartoons, then the answer is 'yes.'
8HOME & LIVING
The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful
Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of and concerned with toxic chemicals in personal care products. However, we don't only need to know what to avoid but also what to look for in order to get the best results for skin.
10WELLNESS
Converging in McLeod Ganj: Tibet and Taiwan
On a warm October day in McLeod Ganj, a town in Northern India nestled between peaks of the outer-Himalayas, the streets were bustling with life. Among the many languages that wove in and out of the bookstores and between the dumpling stands, the most prominent was Mandarin Chinese.
12WORLDPOST
Can TV Help Minority Children Achieve? New Studies Raise Concerns That Low-Income Parents Overvalue Media-Based Education
Purveyors of cheap and easy (and entirely unhealthy) food see these children as tools to get their typically low-income parents
10WELLNESS
31 Days of Daily Inspiration From Brilliant Women
March is National Women's History Month. To celebrate and commemorate the contribution of great women through the ages, I'll be posting a daily inspirational quote from 31 famous women who've changed our world, along with reflections and practical tips for today.
10WELLNESS
Home Burglar Steals Frozen Meat, Chain Saw
Good finds?
39WEIRD NEWS
Young Female Smokers Face Increased Breast Cancer Risk
"The health hazards associated with smoking are numerous and well known," study researcher Dr. Christopher Li, M.D., Ph.D
10WELLNESS
Five Lessons of Being a Multi-Millionaire
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19BUSINESS
Putin Says Trump Was 'Satisfied' With His Election Meddling Denials
"[Trump] asked pointed questions, I answered them. It seemed to me that he was satisfied with those answers,” the Russian president said.
28WORLD NEWS
From NPR's Latino USA: True Grit
Elizabeth Ramirez and her friends were accused of child sexual assault and incarcerated for almost 17 years. The San Antonio
36LATINO VOICES
Theater: Marilyn Maye Toasts Sinatra At 54 Below
Do I need to launch a Kickstarter campaign? Somebody, somewhere needs to get Marilyn Maye into a recording studio, pronto. She's been captured on record (The Lamp Is Low is a great place to start) but not nearly as much as her talent deserves.
20ENTERTAINMENT
Online Dating's Surprising Lesson About Race
People can say whatever they want -- that race doesn't matter, that they don't see color -- but when it comes to selecting a partner, and the selection criteria are formalized through profiles and response decisions, we, as individuals and a society, can no longer hide from ourselves.
14TECH
Iranians On Trial For Smuggling Drone Engines As Jet Ski Parts
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12WORLDPOST
HuffPost Hosting DNC Debate Jan. 18
The increasingly contested election for the committee's chair comes at the end of February.
6POLITICS
Candlelit Transfusion
I met a man 16 years ago. 14 years ago, he made me his wife. Like everyone, our marriage has had struggles. Now, after all the battles in which we have triumphed, we are facing our greatest one yet.
32WOMEN
Comedians Tell Us Where They Stand On The Divisive Cargo Shorts Debate
Jen Kirkman wrote us a haiku about cargo shorts.
30COMEDY
Paul LePage Says There's No Way Republicans Will Repeal Obamacare
The conservative Maine governor said the GOP won't take away the state exchanges.
6POLITICS
Leaving A Spouse Behind. For Good.
WHEN the performance artist Marina Abramovic separated from her longtime partner, Ulay, in 1988, they decided to honor the
22DIVORCE