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An Open Letter to the Critics of Imran Khan
While many are an advocate of Imran Khan in assembling this peaceful protest, unfortunately there are also some of you who are opposing the call. I write this with the hope of diffusing some of this bigoted commentary on Imran Khan's political maneuver.
24IMPACT
PHOTOS: The Craziest Items Seized By The TSA
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39WEIRD NEWS
Chicago Student Gets Into 23 HBCUs, Earns $300,000 In Scholarships
Ariyana Davis said it was important for her to go to a school "that feels like home."
11BLACK VOICES
We’ve Been Here All Along
The exclusion of Asian and Asian American Buddhists from conversations on American Buddhism is cultural appropriation.
34RELIGION
Same-Sex Marriage Needs Same-Sex Divorce
The other day, a woman who wants a divorce called me. Which initially sounded fine, since that’s what I do. But upon further
22DIVORCE
Aftershocks Following Southern California Earthquake
A widely felt magnitude 5.4 quake before dawn Friday was the strongest aftershock thus far.
5U.S. NEWS
Ikea, You Tried
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14TECH
YouTube Star Caleb Logan Bratayley Died From Undetected Medical Condition
"We'll have more definitive answers in the coming weeks but ask that you help us celebrate his life instead of focus on his death."
20ENTERTAINMENT
Nate Parker Partners With HBCU To Launch New Film And Drama School
From "The Birth of a Nation" to the birth of a new school for aspiring filmmakers.
11BLACK VOICES
Obama Takes A Shot At GOP For Using 'Not A Scientist' Line On Climate Change
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6POLITICS
Sydney Harbor: Trash Found From More Than 200 Years Ago
(Photo: State Records NSW/Flickr) It is a daunting task, but as Two Hands' Dean Cropp tells the BBC, any progress is worth
31ENVIRONMENT
Death Toll Tops 700 As Kerry Pushes For Gaza Truce
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12WORLDPOST
Khloe Kardashian On The Hide-And-Seek Game That Went Horribly Wrong
"I woke up to the bed shaking and I was too scared to leave."
20ENTERTAINMENT
'Ted' Beats 'Magic Mike' At Box Office With $54.1 Million
Coming in No. 3 at the domestic box office behind "Ted" and "Magic Mike" was last week's winner "Brave," which fell 48.7
20ENTERTAINMENT
Parent Coach: It's OK To Let Your Kids Be Bored
If you don't provide diversions, your children will find ways to entertain themselves... eventually. Over-scheduled kids
21PARENTING
The '20-Armed Octopus': Deconstructing The Opioid Epidemic
Dr. Abigail Zavod, when speaking about the opioid crisis during a grand rounds presentation at Dartmouth, likened it to a
3HEALTHY LIVING
Most Memorable Magazine Covers Of 2014
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27MEDIA
Officials Warn Flint Residents That Some Areas Have Higher Lead Levels Than Filters Can Handle
Tests began in the last week in December, and 26 sites out of about 4,000 showed the higher levels.
6POLITICS
A Most Dangerous Race
The United States should take the lead in starting discussions toward an international agreement requiring the strictest oversight and highest biosafety level for research on other potentially highly contagious and lethal pathogens.
10WELLNESS
After Giving Interview, Congressman Says 'This Interview Didn't Happen'
When an undercover video of a Planned Parenthood executive casually discussing the harvesting of fetal tissue and organs
6POLITICS
This Ketchup Packet Trick Could Change How You Eat Fries Forever
Try to squeeze a perfect amount onto a single fry? False.
18FOOD & DRINK
Being Mindful of 'Good' Judgment
"We don't really think about this much, but judgments can come in the form of praise, as well..." Cue needle scratch/time freeze moment.
3HEALTHY LIVING
Terrible News: DSM-5 Refuses to Reduce Overdiagnosis of 'Somatic Symptom Disorder'
The American Psychiatric Association has proven itself incompetent to produce a safe and scientifically sound diagnostic system. Psychiatric diagnosis has become too important in people's lives to be left in the hands of one small and insulated professional organization.
23SCIENCE
Beyond Painkillers: Can Yoga Help Relieve Your Back Pain?
Does yoga offer a viable complement to painkillers or even surgery in the treatment of back pain? And if so, what might the treatment of back pain look like in the future?
10WELLNESS
Ron Wallace Grows The Largest Pumpkin, Breaking World Record (VIDEO)
Bet you've never seen a pumpkin quite like this one before.
8HOME & LIVING
The Question You Should Never Ask a Lesbian Mom
"Who's the real mother?" I have been asked that question many times -- too many times. But this time was different. I was at a doctor's office, and my son was standing next to me and knew exactly what the nurse was asking.
4QUEER VOICES
Leader Of Oakland Artist Collective Sparks Outrage For Focusing On Himself After Deadly Fire
Derick Ion's Facebook post didn't mention that many people had died.
29CRIME
Real Women Copy Rihanna's Denim Look, Mindy Kaling On Shoes & More Tweets Of The Week
We are never let down in the Twitter world -- there's always something random or ridiculous going on. In this week's news
0STYLE & BEAUTY
Manhunters, Inc.
Initially, the English word "drone" meant both an insect and a sound. It was not until the outbreak of World War II that it began to take on another meaning. However, it was a long time before drones were to be seen cruising above battlefields.
6POLITICS
Chrissy Teigen Tells Us What Michelle Obama Smells Like, Is Just As Awesome As We Thought
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35STYLE
Lady Gaga Perfume Video For 'Fame' Is Almost Too Hot For Youtube (VIDEO)
Only by clicking "I understand and wish to proceed" may you surrender yourself to Gaga's wacky, liquified, latex-coated world
0STYLE & BEAUTY
How 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' Is Changing The Game For Bisexuality On TV
If you only know bisexuality through your TV screen, you probably have a completely warped version of it.
4QUEER VOICES
You've Never Seen Amal Clooney Like This Before
Game, set, match.
35STYLE
An Open Letter To Andrew Locker And His Racist Snaps Of An Innocent Sikh Passenger
by Tina Lapsia and Fatima Ahmed The following open letter is to Andrew Locker, a student from Charlottesville, Indiana, in
34RELIGION
Marc Jacobs Dot Will Smell Like 'Coconut Water' & Dragon Fruit (PHOTOS)
PHOTOS: Ads for Dot will predictably star an ultra-young model. This time it's 19-year-old Codie Young, whom you might remember
0STYLE & BEAUTY
Media on Middle East, ACA in Court, GMOs in Food
Matalin and Corn debate déjà vu news - Israel back in Gaza and ACA back in court. Consensus: there's not a media bias but a rough balance between pro-Israel talking heads and the flood of photos of dead civilians. Also: why not label GMOs in processed food?
6POLITICS
Denzel Washington Is Dead Wrong About The “Bad” Black Father
The superstar actor's expressed politics of respectability are tired and untrue.
11BLACK VOICES
Transgender Service Members Make A Statement On VMAs Red Carpet
MTV invited six members of the military in the wake of the president signing a memo banning transgender individuals from enlisting.
20ENTERTAINMENT
9 Striking Places You Must Add To Your Bucket List
While seeing the places you know and are familiar with is all fine and well, sometimes, adventuring into the unknown can be immensely rewarding.
13TRAVEL
The White House: Who's Listening In?
Eavesdropping and wiretapping are pursuits that have titillated the public for time immemorial. Who can deny the downright
6POLITICS
The Breastfeeding Brouhaha
The question isn't who is "mom enough" as the TIME title suggests, but whether policymakers are smart enough to devise sound policies for breastfeeding, work, and paid family leave.
21PARENTING
Steve Bannon Is Even Worse Than You Thought
Bannon lies about climate change just like he lies about people.
6POLITICS
Kim Kardashian Hides Her Baby Bump (PHOTOS)
Bye bye leather pants
0STYLE & BEAUTY
Salma Hayek: Studios Want Women 'To Be Quiet And Look Pretty'
The actress tells HuffPost Live executives don't like her strong opinions.
32WOMEN
Passport Robot Tells Man Of Asian Descent His Eyes Are Too Closed
"It was a robot, no hard feelings."
14TECH
America is Responsible for Aleppo's Destruction
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6POLITICS
3 Reasons Why The Seattle Seahawks Could Repeat
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17SPORTS
Arkansas Teacher Suspended For Making 5-Year-Old Dig Feces From Toilet
“They basically made him go in the toilet and get his feces and the dirty tissue out of the toilet,” the student's mom, Ashley Murry, told reporters.
5U.S. NEWS
Can This $460 Juicy Tracksuit Trick You Into Thinking It's Cool?
What goes around comes back around -- for triple the price.
35STYLE
U.S.-Israeli Citizen Charged In Jewish Community Center Threats
Michael Ron David Kadar, 18, was slapped with federal charges, the Justice Department announced.
6POLITICS
Protective Molecule May Lead To New Therapies For Celiac Disease
Researchers have discovered a key molecule that may someday help treat patients with celiac disease, an immune condition
10WELLNESS
Donald Trump’s Jet, A Regular On The Campaign Trail, Isn’t Registered To Fly
Over the past several months, Donald J. Trump has crisscrossed the country making dozens of campaign stops in places like
6POLITICS
World’s Saddest Elephant Dies After 60 Years Alone In Her Cell
Hanako, the world's loneliest elephant, has died.
25GREEN
Support Gay Marriage: 4 Ways To Support Marriage Equality At A Straight Wedding
If you are a straight ally planning your wedding, it can be hard to ignore the fact that many of your friends and loved ones
26WEDDINGS
Design Inspiration: 10 Scenic Views Of Beautiful Fall Foliage (PHOTOS)
Autumn officially begins tomorrow, and there are a ton of things we're looking forward to as the weather starts to cool down
8HOME & LIVING
Divers Recover New Treasures From 'Titanic Of The Ancient World'
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23SCIENCE
Fictional Characters Whose Lives Would Have Been Vastly Improved By An Abortion
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32WOMEN
A Groupon Proposal
I heard about this engagement from a colleague at a summer gathering in Manhattan. As usual, I was curious and wanted to know more. I interviewed the couple and the proposal planner who helped orchestrate the event, and now I bring you all the juicy details.
26WEDDINGS
6,000 Dead From Measles Outbreak In Congo, WHO Says
Measles has killed nearly three times as many people in Congo than an Ebola outbreak in the country that has garnered far more international attention.
28WORLD NEWS
Intermittent Fasting: Does It Work?
In this context, a fasting diet would be inappropriate, according to Cypess, who says that those who take certain medications
10WELLNESS
This FAA Sequester Vote Doesn't Smell Right
Is this bipartisan support to mitigate one of the noxious effects of sequestration? Or is it papering over the high-visibility stuff that affects the affluent while lots of other budget bleeding goes on beneath the radar?
19BUSINESS
Man's Missing Dentures Found In His Throat 8 Days After Surgery
The false teeth were discovered after he went to the emergency room because he was having a hard time swallowing.
5U.S. NEWS
How Your Work Shifts Affect Heart Health
Night shift workers are more likely to develop heart problems over time.
3HEALTHY LIVING
Cute Kid Note Of The Day: 'I've Never Seen A Man Cry Before'
Carter left a cute note in the guest book.
21PARENTING
Banksy Pulls Free UK Election Print Offer Amid Police Probe
"I regret to announce this ill-conceived and legally dubious promotion has now been cancelled."
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Why New York Cops Spent Their Workday Playing With Kids
It's part of a new initiative to improve community relations.
6POLITICS
How LGBT Professionals Can Stand Out at Work
For years, the dominant question for LGBT professionals was whether it was safe to be out at work. Though the battle is far from over, the growing acceptance of gay marriage and the coming out of prominent executives like Apple's Tim Cook has moved the discourse to the next level.
4QUEER VOICES
House Leadership Races Bring Out The Most Machiavellian Moves
For the attentive reader.
6POLITICS
As The Child Of Divorced Parents, I've Had To Learn To Treat My Own Marriage With Love, Not Fear
My parents divorced when I was 11. It would be a cliche to say I remember it like yesterday when they told me they'd be getting
22DIVORCE
Smoked Salmon, Lox, Gravlax: Is There A Difference?
Never ask for the wrong (although still delicious) bagel topping ever again.
18FOOD & DRINK
Politico Hires Brad Dayspring, Veteran G.O.P. Operative, as Spokesman
Politico is expanding at an aggressive pace, with new outlets opening from Brussels to New Jersey. And now they’re hiring
27MEDIA
The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week
Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So each week, we round up the most hilarious
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Sweden Blood Bank Texts Donors To Notify Them Whenever Their Blood Helps Save A Life
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16GOOD NEWS
How to Grill Salmon
An incredible and healthy grilled dinner.
18FOOD & DRINK
Christopher G. Axelrod's Gilded Home Brings Parisian Living To Ohio (PHOTOS)
We're wondering if even the toilet gets the gilded treatment.
8HOME & LIVING
We Got Top Pollsters To Recount The Most Bizarre Things They've Ever Polled
"Have you done focus groups on heavy menstrual bleeding?”
6POLITICS
8 Famous Teens Who Are Wise Beyond Their Years
With every decade comes a new crop of hot young It girls, and sometimes, it can be hard to keep up — but some smart, stunning
20ENTERTAINMENT
Tuesday's Morning Email: Trump's Bad Press Just Got Worse
From his comments on PTSD to his foundation's fundraising suspension in New York.
6POLITICS
Yoga At The Huffington Post's Oasis: Attendees Encouraged To Take A Class (PHOTOS)
The benefits of yoga are plenty: from managing anxiety to combatting back pain, it's no wonder attendees of The Huffington
10WELLNESS
Horror Icon Elvira Marries Boy And Ghoul
"They both have the same knuckle tattoos so I think they're a match made in heaven."
39WEIRD NEWS
Get Your Holiday on: Entertain Like a Pro This Season
Having hosted a fete or two here, you quickly learn that it's all about the approach and execution. If you're playing host this holiday season, fear not. You can look like a pro in the process.
8HOME & LIVING
Dirty Lancia Aurelia Classic Car Sells For $242,000 At Auction To Highlight 'Barn Finds' Trend (VIDEO)
If Pig-Pen of "Peanuts" fame were a classic car buff, this model would be nirvana. But this isn't the stuff of comic strips
15MONEY
Rita Wilson Diagnosed With Breast Cancer, Has Double Mastectomy
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40FIFTY
Sarah Palin Supports Ohio Bill That Would Ban Abortions For Down Syndrome
Critics of the bill say it likely violates Roe v. Wade.
6POLITICS
Why I'm Stonewalling 'Stonewall'
Stonewall, a film about a young gay man from Kansas set amid the Stonewall riots has been bombing at the box office. I didn't go see it. I also wouldn't watch a movie about the Montgomery bus boycotts that centered on a fictionalized white woman.
4QUEER VOICES
Ex-Obama Photographer Trolls Trump With Past Time Covers Of Obama
“Someone has a lot of catching up to do,” Pete Souza teased while showing a collection of past magazines.
6POLITICS
5 New Things We Learned About COVID-19 In April 2021
What's the latest on pregnancy and COVID-19 risk? Is facial paralysis a concern post-vaccination? Here's what we know now.
10WELLNESS
Roy Moore Is A Threat To Religious Liberty
On his Senate campaign website, Roy Moore says, “Religious liberty is the civil rights issue of our time.” But when Roy
34RELIGION
Learning To Live Out Loud In The Second Half Of My Life
Learning to live out loud in my second half wasn't originally my goal, but it happened anyway. I pretty much spent a lifetime fluffing the pillows in my cushy comfort zone. But all that changed four years ago when I took a chance as the empty nest began to creep up on me. Fueled by hysteria and impulse I decided to pursue my first love ... writing.
40FIFTY
Puerto Rican Nationalist Granted Clemency After Decades In Prison
Oscar López Rivera spent 35 years in prison, having never been convicted of a violent act. In May, he'll be free.
6POLITICS
Bergdorf Goodman Celebrated Its 111th Birthday Party In 'Extraordinary' Style (PHOTOS)
Erin Heatherton wore a sheer skirt... but her date definitely didn't mind.
0STYLE & BEAUTY
In Palestine, Specialized Prosecutors Ensure Women Survivors' Access to Justice
A 2011 survey of the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics revealed that one-third of women experiencing violence remain silent or seek help from family. Few turn to specialized institutions, and even less to security and justice services.
12WORLDPOST
It's Time To Provide Weapons to Ukraine
Sure, it may not work; the policy may backfire, the Ukrainian army may not be able to use the weapons effectively or they may lose some to the rebels. Putin may even decide to escalate. But guess what? Putin is already escalating.
12WORLDPOST
How To Make Your Vacation Buzz Last
With a vacation on the horizon, life can seem a little bit brighter. Looming deadlines don't seem so hard to meet, to-do
10WELLNESS
Hillary Clinton Rode The New York City Subway
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6POLITICS
The 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Super Bowl Trailer Will See You Now
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20ENTERTAINMENT
Father Of Bradley Coker, Plane Crash Victim, Says "New Zealand Is Unsafe" (VIDEO)
Bradley Coker was 24 when the plane carrying him and eight others crashed into the Fox Glacier. According to a report released
13TRAVEL
The End of Economics
Why was the economics profession caught unaware by the financial crisis of 2008? Why did their models fail to predict a recession that very nearly became a worldwide depression?
19BUSINESS
The Greatest Love Story Ever Told
Workers across low-wage industries have chosen to stand together to call for better working conditions, benefits and a living wage, the faith community is called to follow their courageous example.
24IMPACT
Kellogg Is Latest Company To Pull Advertising From Breitbart
The food company joins Warby Parker, Allstate and others in severing relations with the conservative outlet.
6POLITICS