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Here's What Happens In A Government Shutdown
National parks could close, but essential operations like air traffic control continue.
6POLITICS
My Black Is Beautiful Launches 'Imagine A Future' Initiative At Essence Music Festival (PHOTOS)
“The launch of 'Imagine a Future' reflects a natural evolution of our mission to focus on both black women and girls," said
11BLACK VOICES
New Endangered Species: Deficit Hawk
Deficit hawk sightings used to be quite common in Washington, D.C., but early indications are that this bird’s about to become
6POLITICS
Just A Third Of Americans Think Trump's CIA Pick Should Be Blocked For Overseeing Torture
Americans remain split over whether the use of torture is ever acceptable.
6POLITICS
Bismack Biyombo Has Become The Unlikely Answer To Raptors' Prayers
The 23-year-old Congolese center has gone from reserve to shot-blocking, sterling starter.
17SPORTS
Three Strategies for Building Classroom Culture and Stopping Bullying in Schools
The teachers who are most effective in stopping bullying are the ones who work purposefully and systematically to create classroom cultures in which kindness is valued over coolness.
38EDUCATION
Boris Johnson Officially Appointed UK Prime Minister After Meeting Queen
He has promised to take Britain out of the EU by Oct. 31 “no ifs, no buts.”
28WORLD NEWS
North Carolina Republicans Vow Showdown Over Trans Rights
"I think it's just inappropriate," state Sen. David Curtis said of a new bill to protect trans people.
6POLITICS
What is Executive Dysfunction and Could Your Kid Have It?
It turns out, after another appointment with a new psychiatrist, that he doesn't have ADHD or an anxiety disorder at all. Both were ruled out and the doctor told us what he suspects that Morgan has that I've been researching ever since: Executive Dysfunction.
21PARENTING
Rick Steves: The Original Hipster
Rick Steves Hipster Fashion Tip: Leather bomber jackets and being surrounded by women's underwear Rick Steves Hipster Fashion
13TRAVEL
Ben Affleck's 'The Accountant' Debuts At Top Of The Box Office With $24.7 Million
The film about an autistic math genius and weapons expert exceeded expectations.
20ENTERTAINMENT
Kerry Washington's Best Role? Being A 'Well-Rested Woman' With Two Kids
LOL.
1PARENTS
Resourceful Bride: Choosing the Shoe That's Right for You
For the bride who spends her work days in clogs or flats or the tomboy bride who hasn't worn high heels since Junior Prom, choosing footwear for your wedding day can feel a bit overwhelming.
26WEDDINGS
Philippines Embassy Protests ‘Madam Secretary’ Episode
It's calling for “corrective actions."
20ENTERTAINMENT
5 Clues You Are Addicted to Sugar
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that, in fact, higher-sugar, higher-glycemic foods can be addictive.
10WELLNESS
Even Prisoners Can't Escape Medical Copays
The rationale for charging copays is the same for prisoners as it is for people not behind bars.
6POLITICS
For Conservative Christians, Is Engagement A One-Way Street?
Conservative Christians frequently complain that progressives are intolerant of their views. We refuse to listen to them
34RELIGION
Paris in 5 Days: A Spender's Bender
While Paris on a shoestring is an admirable goal, this story chronicles the opposite. Here's our list on where to stay, eat and play with a Queen's ransom.
0STYLE & BEAUTY
Catalonia Plans To Declare Independence From Spain On Monday
BARCELONA/MADRID, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Catalonia will move on Monday to declare independence from Spain following Oct. 1′s banned
28WORLD NEWS
Kerry Washington On Portraying Anita Hill: I Was Terrified
"Portraying somebody who's real is a different kind of responsibility."
11BLACK VOICES
The Hand You’re Dealt
In life, as in cards, it’s all about the luck of the draw. On this week’s show, Latino USA tells stories about making the
36LATINO VOICES
Here Is An Amazing New Resource To Help Trans People In Los Angeles
If you're in LA, this group is here for you.
4QUEER VOICES
Homeless Vets With families: An Untold Part Of Veterans' Struggles
By Roya Ijadi-Maghsoodi, University of California, Los Angeles In 2010, the Obama administration announced the ambitious
6POLITICS
12 Warm & Cozy Fall Baking Recipes
Break out the apples, pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg -- it's time to hunker down for some cozy fall baking.
33TASTE
In Appreciation of Those Working and Volunteering in Grief
With so many choices regarding how we spend our time being of service to others... why would anyone choose to work with people who are grieving? I set about posing that question to both professionals and volunteers.
3HEALTHY LIVING
Why Do the English Insist on Showing Rubens If They Dislike Him So Much?
The Royal Academy's Rubens and His Legacy raises more questions than answers and make me wonder why the English find it so difficult to understand or even tolerate him. The clearest example of this confusion comes from the exhibition's fiercest critic, The Guardian's Jonathan Jones.
7ARTS
House Speaker And Confederate Traitor
Deep in the heart of the U.S. Capitol is a collection of portraits. The gold trimmed frames adorn a cream covered wall in
6POLITICS
Jessica Paré, 'Mad Men' Season 5 Star, On Janie Bryant, Mod Style And Being Married To Don Draper
The extremely glamourous costumes not only have an impact on Paré's acting, but have also influenced her personal wardrobe
0STYLE & BEAUTY
10 Tips to Discover Your Personal Dharma
If you take discovering your dharma too seriously, you may not actually be able to see it. It helps to have a light touch.
10WELLNESS
Man Pays College Parking Tickets 40 Years After Graduating
The man has felt guilty ever since.
39WEIRD NEWS
New Year's Resolution: 3 Easy Tips to Be Financially Fit in 2014
It's that time of year to make a promise to yourself to start doing something good or stop doing something bad on the first day of the year. Here are three simple tips to help keep you financially fit in 2014.
15MONEY
Fogo Island
Reporting by Lloyd I. Sederer, MD Some time ago, dear and generous friends invited my wife and me for a 3-day weekend trip
13TRAVEL
When I Hear the National Anthem, I Will Kneel and Bow My Head
In 2008, I felt like an american for the first time because I saw a leader who looked like me. All my life I hoped my education and accomplishments would free me from the history of my skin color as inherently inferior and intimidating - it never did.
34RELIGION
White House Publishes Contact Information Of People Who Wrote To It Concerned About Privacy
The same commission that published the information has promised to protect sensitive voter information.
6POLITICS
A Tomato Takeover: 8 Summer Tomato Recipes
July's the time to pull some tomatoes off the vine and toss them into your summer staples while the sun's still setting late.
18FOOD & DRINK
Royal Fashion, As Seen On Kate Middleton & Prince William, That Just Wasn't Right (PHOTOS)
Want more? Be sure to check out HuffPost Style on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest and Instagram at @HuffPostStyle. -- Do
0STYLE & BEAUTY
L.A. City Council Resolution Presses For Donald Trump Impeachment Probe
Congress needs to "make sure that he is actually working on behalf of the American people and not his own pocketbook,” a city legislator says.
6POLITICS
Conviction Stays For Man Who Killed Abortion Doctor
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29CRIME
Do Most Real Estate Agents Own Their Own Homes? Yes!
83.0% 9 Construction equipment operators 77.8% 74.9% To discover whether real estate professionals are especially committed
8HOME & LIVING
Mother Claims Rival Parent Tried To Kill Her After Schoolyard Confrontation
Jill Easter, now known as Ava Everhart, a once high-powered attorney and her ex-husband, Kent, also an attorney, were arrested
20ENTERTAINMENT
Gina Rodriguez Slams Hollywood For Lack Of Latino Leads
The actress did not mince words during her red carpet interview with E! News.
36LATINO VOICES
A Brief History Of Hollywood's Complicated Relationship With Cocaine
50 years of Hollywood's coke obsession in under three minutes.
20ENTERTAINMENT
How To Pickle Anything, No Canning Necessary
There are certain things I'll never understand: the rules of cricket, how fish reproduce, and people who don't like pickles. Because, come on, pickles taste amazing! Here are a few easy tips for making sure your pickles come out great.
18FOOD & DRINK
Every Single Time The Kardashians Killed It This Week
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35STYLE
5 Things You Didn't See on TLC's Wedding Island This Week
As promised, you didn't have to watch "Wedding Island" to learn something in today's blog.
26WEDDINGS
Do-It-Yourself: Old Dishes And Cups Make Great Craft Projects
List and captions courtesy of Networx Got any other ideas? Leave a comment! I’m ready to clear out again, and I’ve been thinking
31ENVIRONMENT
1966 Phil Ochs Concert Resurfaces. Phil, Are We Glad To See You.
Hardly a week passes when I don’t think, man, we could really use a new Phil Ochs album. As of Friday, we’ve got one. Or
20ENTERTAINMENT
A Crooked Wall Street Billionaire Is Crafting Trumponomics
Hoo boy.
6POLITICS
What to Do if Your Tax Return Is Audited by the IRS
If you are one of the unlucky few who do receive a 'review' notice from the IRS, here is some important information to consider.
15MONEY
U.S. Takes Apple To Trial Over eBooks: 'This Case Will Effectively Set The Rules For Internet Commerce'
The Justice Department contends that Apple's entry into the market provided publishers with a means to get together to increase
14TECH
HUFFPOST HILL - Trump Possibly Catching Human Pikachu Newt Gingrich
People are playing Pokemon Go at Arlington National Cemetery, dishonoring all the drone operators who keep us free. Bernie
6POLITICS
Paul LePage Says He Won't Resign After All
He also promised that he and the press are never ever getting back together.
6POLITICS
Life Is Beautiful In The 'Cameraperson' Trailer, Which Introduces A Filmmaker's Globe-Trotting Diary
Kirsten Johnson's documentary features outtakes from her movies.
20ENTERTAINMENT
I Feel Most Beautiful In... Running Shoes (PHOTOS)
The old adage is true: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Whether it's makeup or a pair of overused running sneakers, how we define ourselves is all about how we feel.
0STYLE & BEAUTY
Celebrity Chefs Turn Leftovers At Olympics Into 5,000 Meals A Day For Poor
Italian-style couscous with sautéed beef and panzanella? Yes, please.
24IMPACT
What Little Girls Wish Daddies Knew
Once in a while when you look at your little gal twirling in her frilly skirt, remember she'll be grown one day. What do you want her to know about men, life, herself, love?
21PARENTING
What Life Is Like Where It's Snowy And Cold
All the things I take for granted as just being "the way it is" are totally foreign to someone who lives in the south. So I've put together the little video above, which shows just some of the things we deal with on a daily basis. Enjoy!
1PARENTS
Here's How Quickly America Is Embracing Same-Sex Marriage
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4QUEER VOICES
Sports Illustrated Just Made History By Putting A Plus-Size Model On Its Cover
Wow. Just, wow.
35STYLE
GOP Leaders Notably Silent As Trump Tweet Endorses Violence Against Journalists
Trump’s treatment of the media has prompted press freedom groups to lower America’s ranking in their global assessments of press freedom.
6POLITICS
13 Squat Variations to Get You Strong -- Fast!
Let's face it. Planting both feet, tossing a barbell on your back and doing a traditional squat can get either boring or intimidating. But there are many different squat variations, and by sprinkling them into your workout routine you have exercise options if you just can't make it to the gym.
10WELLNESS
Life Without Guilt
Surely we should relish those rare things that make us happy. Surely we should experience the full, rich range of our emotions. And surely we can live freer lives without the dead weight of guilt.
10WELLNESS
Jimmy Fallon, Molly Shannon And Dennis Leary Kill It At 'Nonsense Karaoke'
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30COMEDY
Gunman In Federal Building Shooting Got 'Raw Deal': Congressman
The U.S. representative's claims could shed light on a possible motive for the shooting.
6POLITICS
Jon Stewart Celebrates Clint Eastwood's 'Fistful Of Awesome' While Tearing Romney's Speech Apart (VIDEO)
Part Two Watch part one above and parts two and three below, and let us know if you think Stewart nailed it in the comments
30COMEDY
Sudan Military, Opposition Groups Agree To Resume Talks After Strike Suspended
A special envoy said Tuesday that Sudan's military and opposition have agreed to resume talks on forming a transitional council.
28WORLD NEWS
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32WOMEN
War: What Is it Good For?
Mother, mother, mother, he wailed and I cried too. What child should lose his legs because Presidents blew their moral responsibility to solve our differences?
6POLITICS
FEMA Contractor Failed To Deliver Millions Of Meals To Puerto Rico: Lawmakers
Democrats say documents show a company contracted to bring 30 million meals to the island delivered just 50,000.
36LATINO VOICES
Dads Are Just As Stressed As Moms, According To A New Poll
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1PARENTS
Louis Vuitton On Nicolas Ghesquière Takeover: 'Nothing Has Been Decided'
In the meantime, we'll cross our fingers and wait patiently for any news. Are you rooting for Ghesquière? Once "confirmation
0STYLE & BEAUTY
Are Trump’s Poll Numbers Collapsing?
Yes, of course, we all know general election polls nearly a half-year from Election Day are not very accurate and shouldn't
6POLITICS
This February, America Went Red in Fight Vs. Heart Disease in Women
Our work against heart disease continues. While we appreciate and enjoy the added attention in February, I look forward to continuing our discussion on this vital area the rest of the year, too.
10WELLNESS
41 Human Rights Groups Urge Senate To Block Trump's Saudi Arms Deal
Senators will vote early next week on a small part of the president’s $110 billion agreement. The deal's critics are cautiously optimistic.
6POLITICS
Whoops! Selfie Snapper Smashes Sculpture Days After Exhibit Opens
People have lined up for hours to see Yayoi Kusama's highly photogenic "infinity rooms."
37ARTS & CULTURE
Warren Blasts Trump Over Attacks On Lewis: 'Trump Hasn't Put His Life On The Line For Anyone'
“John Lewis is a man who literally put his life on the line to make this a better country," Elizabeth Warren said.
6POLITICS
A Love Surprise: Perfect Valentine's Day Getaways You Hadn't Thought Of (PHOTOS)
Why settle for a card and flowers for this Valentine's Day? Travel, dang it!
13TRAVEL
Trump Is Right. He Doesn't 'Know What Is Going On With The Women.'
Or, really, anyone other than straight, white, rich men. Luckily, the Democrats seem to.
32WOMEN
Food Tents By Field Candy Are Basically The Only Way We'll Camp (PHOTOS)
Field Candy's food tents are making camping feel especially appealing today.
18FOOD & DRINK
90 Percent Of Employers Tie Workers' Pay To Company Performance
Caterpillar will not break any profit records in 2013. Cancellations from mining customers have weighed on sales and profits
19BUSINESS
Powering Haiti’s Future
Electricity reaches less than one-quarter of Haiti. This is an obstacle to economic and social development. Today, the biggest
24IMPACT
Keeping Up Appearances
When one thinks back on some of history's greatest hoaxes, the first two that come to mind are usually the Trojan Horse and the creation of Potemkin villages. Both were brilliant projects conceived and executed on a grand scale with formidable results.
7ARTS
Year-Old Son of Corrections Officer Shot Dead By Sister
The mother may face charges, police say.
29CRIME
What Good Can It (Psychotherapy) Do?
Within most adult folks there is an inner wisdom that would offer great assistance in resolving the impasses of our life. Therapy is about accessing our inner, innate wisdom, not replacing it with someone else's.
10WELLNESS
10 Ways To Retaliate Against Bad Customer Service
Hell hath no fury like a customer scorned. We've all been there: that hour-long phone call with a customer service rep that
15MONEY
Are Fresh Or Frozen Vegetables Best For Winter Stew?
They're both equally nutritious.
3HEALTHY LIVING
France To Ban Cell Phones In Lower Grades
An issue that poses major distraction in classrooms around the globe: student usage of cellular technology. And because
28WORLD NEWS
How Deceptive Crisis Pregnancy Centers Undermine Reproductive Rights In West Virginia
Women are fighting an uphill battle to exercise their freedom of choice.
32WOMEN
'I'm Not There Yet'
A recently retired interim police chief in Seattle replied, "I'm not there yet" when asked by a local reporter whether he could support an end to drug prohibition. As these leaders continue to dither, we will continue to experience a steady stream of exasperating, heartbreaking incidents.
6POLITICS
Are Smart People Miserable?
The truth is, happiness is hard work, no matter what your IQ, age, weight, or marital status. Happiness doesn't come to you, you have to create it.
10WELLNESS
Radio Host Likens Same-Sex Marriage Ruling To 9/11, Pearl Harbor
A year after marriage equality became the law of the land, Bryan Fischer's stance hasn't changed.
4QUEER VOICES
Women's History Month Artists: Celebrating WHM With Mickalene Thomas As The Jack Of Diamonds
WHY: We can't get enough of Thomas' "The Origin of the Universe," a riff on Courbet's scandalous crotch-shot reworked with
2CULTURE & ARTS
The Brains Of Psychopaths May Be Wired Differently Than Yours Or Mine
A new study of criminal minds reveals a flaw in their decision-making.
3HEALTHY LIVING
'The Dark Knight Rises' Reviews, Green Day's 'Oh Love,' Matisyahu & More: The Week In Ouch
What do you make of these harsh critiques? Let us know what you think of this week's critical roundup below. Meanwhile, although
20ENTERTAINMENT
The Right Way To Work On The Weekend (If You Absolutely Must)
"The company brought in a president above me who was really charismatic and dynamic," Hendrix said to the Times. "One day
10WELLNESS
Step Aside, Florida: Biggest Price Gains Now in the West
Because asking prices lead sales prices by approximately two or more months, the Monitors reveal trends before other price indexes do. With that, here's the scoop on where prices and rents are headed.
15MONEY
Trump Supporter Has The Best Reason For Why The GOP Front-runner Hasn't Offered Specific Policies
Huh?
6POLITICS
Dianne Feinstein Calls For Crash-Warning Systems On Helicopters After Kobe Bryant’s Death
The helicopter did not have a Terrain Awareness and Warning System that signals when an aircraft is in danger of hitting the ground.
5U.S. NEWS
Sinema Took Wall Street Money While Killing Tax On Investors
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona has received nearly $1 million in campaign contributions over the past year from private equity professionals, hedge fund managers and venture capitalists whose interests she has staunchly defended in Congress.
6POLITICS
An Abridged List Of Expats' Complaints About China
There is very little the average China expat enjoys more than complaining and on the top of our list of complaints is all the ways we think China has wronged us.
13TRAVEL