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Don't Cheer Up	On Thursday, President Trump announced he will withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement. If that makes	25GREEN
Trump Says No Child 'Should Be Punished Because Of The City Where He Or She Is Born'	His refugee ban, however, does just that.	6POLITICS
Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter Looked Precious At The Kentucky Derby	null	20ENTERTAINMENT
An American Whistleblower In Bonn	A month after resigning from the Interior Department, I attended COP23, where the U.S. was very much a presence, even if our government was not.	28WORLD NEWS
Protecting Eating Disorders Recovery During the Holiday Season, Part I	From Halloween through New Year's Day, gatherings can tend to feel like a constant focus is placed on food, and the food served isn't often the healthiest of options. For some, being surrounded by comfort foods and sweets can make eating in moderation a difficult task.	10WELLNESS
Kate Middleton Is Gorgeous In Green On Tour Of New Zealand	The brightly-colored coat popped against her glowing complexion and voluminous brunette hair. Kate's small red poppy brooch	0STYLE & BEAUTY
The Final Solution: A Thanksgiving Message (Or Ain't Too Proud To Hate)	A friend writes, "I have been thinking about your recent posts and I have to say I agree about Republicans. I can't look them in the eye, any of 'em, but especially those who voted for Trump. I have always considered myself a fairly rigid and closed minded person who really isn't interested in anything but myself and in particular that part of the anatomy which most men hold onto most tenaciously.	30COMEDY
Happy Earth Day. We Just Reached Another Scary Climate Change Milestone	null	25GREEN
How to Decode Your Seed Catalog	by guest blogger Robyn Jasko, cofounder of Grow Indie Hybrid Seeds Not to be confused with GM seeds, hybrids are naturally	10WELLNESS
Watch Bruce Springsteen Rock 'SNL' With Surprise Guest Paul McCartney	"Merry F'n Christmas!"	20ENTERTAINMENT
The Religious Imagery Stitched Throughout The 2018 Met Gala	Some celebrities' nods to the religious theme were obvious. Others needed a closer look.	34RELIGION
Unique And Immersive New Hampshire Driving Tour Brings You to Portsmouth, Concord, Hanover	Generally, tourists head to New Hampshire for its mountains and lakes. It is the Granite State, after all. But this four or five day mini-escape introduces you to New Hampshire's riches of a different sort: military, government, education, antiquities, all with a sense of adventure and fun.	13TRAVEL
Trump Surrogate Accuses Reporter Of 'Ambush Interview' For Asking About Judge Comments	He accuses NPR of picking on him to find "the poison dart to kill Donald Trump."	6POLITICS
Please Enjoy This Animated History Of Tina Fey For Her 'SNL' Return	And it's narrated by the comedian, too.	20ENTERTAINMENT
Stage Set For Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Gay Marriage Arguments	null	6POLITICS
New Zealand 'All Whites' Soccer Team Drops Nickname	The team said it was carrying out a variety of measures aimed at improving its cultural inclusivity.	17SPORTS
Walk A Mile In A White Woman’s Shoes	Tucker Carlson's simple avatar of oppressed whites in America is embarrassing.	11BLACK VOICES
What Does a Change to the Greek System Mean for the Historic Black Sororities and Fraternities?	The history, heritage and hope that is deeply embedded in black organizational and institutional life is lost when it is assumed that racial integration is a one-way street.	11BLACK VOICES
The Burden of Expectation: Another Lesson from an Olympic Champion	The bottom line is that, unless you do something to change your perspective on expectations or to help you let go of those expectations, you have very little chance of doing your best and getting the results you want.	17SPORTS
First, Health Care Excellence	Having a higher thought model, an ideal of excellence in all aspects of health care, is the first step toward improving today's health care system and our own health practices.	10WELLNESS
Hassan Rouhani's Economic Legacy May Be His Key To Winning A Second Term	Mohammad Ali Marizad/Tasnim News Agency/Wikipedia, CC BY-NC Shahram Akbarzadeh, Deakin University Today’s presidential	9THE WORLDPOST
A Kitchy Kitchen Recipe: Salted Caramels	That melt-in-your-mouth honeyed flavor with a subtle punch of salt is so addictive.	33TASTE
2016 Was A Violent Year For Police, But There's Still No 'War On Cops'	The data suggest policing remains safer today than it's been in decades past.	6POLITICS
London Tourism Sites Suffered From Olympic Slump, Bad Weather	But, for London, there may still be light at the end of this tunnel. "For London attractions, the Olympic period was one	13TRAVEL
Knowing What To Do If There's A School Shooting Still Hazy At Colleges	Some of them have yet to figure out how to get people to read, much less absorb, the information.	41COLLEGE
Kerry: Netanyahu 'Welcome To Speak' In The U.S.	null	6POLITICS
Big Banks Won’t Say If They Use The Same Scheme That Led To Wells Fargo’s Fraud	Lofty sales incentives drove that bank's workers to majorly rip off consumers.	19BUSINESS
Our Final Oscar Predictions	Here's who should win at Sunday's award show.	20ENTERTAINMENT
You Need Green to Do Green	A gathering of "urban green innovators," as they were called, yielded a crop of optimism about the myriad environmental challenges facing New Yorkers in the coming years. "Count the short-term victories," and "Keep your eyes on the prize," appeared to be some of the main messages from the event.	25GREEN
A Simple Facebook Trick Makes Our Charity Unique	Our idea was to take clothes that are not needed anymore and give them to the not so fortunate ones, and to do so by building a unique network all over India. Our basic insight was that we saw a poor delivery mechanism for donations, which lacked efficiency and credibility.	24IMPACT
Blake Lively Bags L'Oréal Paris Contract On Her Way To Becoming The Next Gwyneth	Get ready for even more Blake Lively in your life. The former "Gossip Girl" star and current domestic goddess is the new	0STYLE & BEAUTY
New Year's Resolution: I Will Become a Positive Thinker	Is happiness a choice, or a fleeting experience that occurs only when all our stars are all perfectly aligned? Can we lose happiness as easily as we find it, or are there attitudes we can adopt that will counter feelings of pessimism and help us to build a stronger, more resilient self?	10WELLNESS
Lessons From A 22-Year Political Career: All Those Early Ads Were Entirely Bogus	Richard Burr promised so very much when he first ran. From term limits to deficit reduction, none of it worked out.	6POLITICS
U.S. Admits Payment To Iran Used As Leverage For Prisoners' Release	“We took advantage of that to make sure we had the maximum leverage possible to get our people out and get them out safely.”	6POLITICS
Carly Rae Jepsen Tries To Dress More Stylishly For 'Fashion' Magazine (PHOTOS)	Can Carly use style to pull off a Britney Spears-eque transition out of teen pop stardom? Peep the cover below and check	0STYLE & BEAUTY
Teen Insomnia Could Lead To Serious Heart Problems Later	Teenagers need more sleep than adults -- about nine hours per night, sleep experts say. Many teens -- 20 percent, according	10WELLNESS
Man Shot Dead Outside U.S. Embassy In Nairobi After Knife Attack	The U.S. Embassy confirmed the shooting incident.	9THE WORLDPOST
Taking Back California's Direct Democracy from Special Interests	Together, these reforms will improve the quality of our initiatives and our direct participation. They create what in political science circles is known as an "indirect initiative effect" -- a role for the legislature to foster public comment and active debate, to highlight errors and unintended consequences and fix them, and perhaps to craft policy solutions via legislation.	12WORLDPOST
An Open Letter To The Women Of Virginia On The Importance Of Voting For Attorney General	We’ve run enough campaigns to know that things can get pretty silly towards the end. The dubious claims and accusations start	6POLITICS
Did the TSA Harrass Us Because of Our Special Needs Son?	My husband and I have traveled many places with our son, who is 7 years old and diagnosed with Down syndrome. We have traveled through many airports and have always followed the TSA policies. However, on this one particular day, we encountered rude and unpleasant harassment.	21PARENTING
This Is Clearly One Of The World's Best Beaches For A Reason	null	13TRAVEL
Lost Elderly Woman In Scooter Chair Gets Police Escort Home -- At 6 MPH	null	16GOOD NEWS
Moms Now Run New Hampshire -- Here's Why They Shouldn't Talk About Being Moms	Written by Amanda Hess for Slate During Republican Senator Kelly Ayotte’s 2010 run, Dell’Antonia was disappointed that she	21PARENTING
10 Of The Most Creative Acts Of Vandalism Ever	null	30COMEDY
I Once Knew a Girl Who Gave Up Thinking...	Give up thinking for Lent? How could that be possible? Don't we need our thoughts to help move us through life? No, what Andrea was talking about was obsessive thinking. You know, the kind of thinking that gives you no rest.	10WELLNESS
Wells Fargo Settles Mortgage Case For $1.2 Billion	The bank admitted to deceiving the government with "years of reckless underwriting."	19BUSINESS
Embrace the Grace of Letting Go	There's definitely something about letting go, not trying so hard to control everything ourselves and relying on a higher power that tends to bring good things to pass. Control is highly overrated. Most times we just need to get out of our own way.	10WELLNESS
Merchants of Doubt [VIDEO]	In his new documentary, Merchants of Doubt, filmmaker Robert Kenner (Food, Inc.) explores the ways in which corporate interests use media to create confusion and raise doubt over what might otherwise be considered scientific consensus.	20ENTERTAINMENT
LIVE: Argentina vs. Iran	null	17SPORTS
Celebrating Fall (and Halloween) After Hurricane Sandy: Looking Spooky Chic	Most of us in New York City were not able to celebrate Halloween (though I know of a few who ventured out in the darkness). But for those of us who are still feeling ghoulish, here is a roundup of accessories to commemorate the event.	0STYLE & BEAUTY
Jordan Peele, BuzzFeed Create Fake News Video To Warn Of 'Dangerous Time'	Barack Obama appears to say, "Stay woke, bitches."	20ENTERTAINMENT
Cops Searching For A Ross From ‘Friends’ Look-Alike Suspected Of Theft	Police in Blackpool, England, were sorry to rule out David Schwimmer as a suspect.	39WEIRD NEWS
Trump Mocking Physical Disabilities Is Nothing New	The Republican candidate drew criticism for apparently making fun of a reporter's joint condition.	27MEDIA
This 10-Year-Old Dancing To Nicki Minaj's 'Truffle Butter' Is A Total Boss	Ten-year-old Sarah "Lil' Mini" Phoenix dancing to Nicki Minaj is everything.	20ENTERTAINMENT
'It’s Hard to Show the World I Exist': Chelsea Manning's Final Plea to Be Seen	In 2010, Chelsea Manning leaked thousands of classified documents in an attempt to shed light on the “true cost of war” in	4QUEER VOICES
Osama On The $20 Bill And 'Secret' Messages On Money (PHOTOS)	What do you do when it's a slow news day on the Friday before a three-day weekend? We at HuffPost Money decided to investigate	15MONEY
Cape Wind: Regulation, Litigation And The Struggle To Develop Offshore Wind Power In The U.S.	On its face, a NEPA review would seem straightforward. "The delays in moving forward with Cape Wind," she added, "stem not	31ENVIRONMENT
Twitter To Florida: Get It Together	Not again, Sunshine State.	6POLITICS
'Drunk Uncle' Tells Us Exactly What's Wrong With Halloween	null	30COMEDY
Fitness Parties Provide New Way To Celebrate Birthday, Bachelorette, And Everything In Between	Gyms and fitness studios are often eager to host the festivities, which light up darkened rooms after hours and expose potential	10WELLNESS
Making Up History to Make Your Case	After long-simmering sectarian tensions exploded in Iraq a few weeks back, critics from the right and left have had a field day taking their shots at the Obama Administration's Iraq policy, or lack thereof.	6POLITICS
Bill Maher Mocks Occupy Wall Street: Says Stop Camping, Start Participating (VIDEO)	He went on to explain why this new course would help OWS have a greater impact on the political process: "Three years ago	30COMEDY
Becky Hammon Says NBA No Longer 'Preposterous' Path For Women	"We’re just saying, 'Scoot over a little bit. Make a little room at the table for the ladies.'"	17SPORTS
Why You Should Work For Stronger -- Not Slimmer -- Legs	Let's talk about legs. Since the muscle groups are so large, it means they burn the most calories. They also provide the most energy based on their size, so stronger legs will increase endurance. Increased endurance means less fatigue. Less fatigue means more partying!	3HEALTHY LIVING
This Sweet (And Sexy) Adult Coloring Book Is A Gay Valentine Treat	Paul Richmond's "Cheesecake Boys" are back, and they're hot 🍰 🍰 🍰	4QUEER VOICES
Kupu Hou Organic Farm in Hawaii Comes With A Gorgeous Home, Yurt And Plenty Of... Coffee? (PHOTOS)	Have something to say? Check out HuffPost Home on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr and Instagram. If you're looking to	8HOME & LIVING
The Great Ferguson Okey-Doke	So rather than take the hit back in August, he used the grand jury for political cover. He could just say: "See, it was the grand jury, not me, who said there wasn't enough evidence for an indictment. They did it, not me. I was just seeking the truth."	29CRIME
Lawyers Fail to Give Clients All Options Available for Resolving Conflict	As I like to remind people, you can only give what you have and teach what you know. If the legal community won't embrace ADR, maybe an educated public can force the issue.	22DIVORCE
There's A Scientific Reason Your Brain Thinks Rainbow-Colored Food Is So Tasty	Does a multicolored bagel actually taste different from a plain one?	33TASTE
The Quick Lowdown to Cuba Travel	For decades it's been Americans' forbidden fruit, a place where only devil-may-care travelers would slip past international borders, taking care not to have their passport stamped. But times are changing, as I'm sure everyone has heard by now.	13TRAVEL
Finding The Best Sheets For Your Budget: A Buying Guide (PHOTOS)	Consider a silk pillowcase. It's a big investment, but you may think about trying silk even if it's just for the one pillowcase	8HOME & LIVING
Hand Turkey Drawings: Celebrate Thanksgiving By Sending Us Your Creations (PHOTOS)	So in the spirit of family-friendly festivities, we want to extend the joy of hand turkeys to the pages of The Huffington	2CULTURE & ARTS
Obamacare Plagued Democrats In 2010. The GOP Just Voted For A Bill Even Less Popular.	Is it a win to pass legislation that most people don't like?	6POLITICS
Ohio Quietly Passes A Bill That Could Bankrupt Churches Linked To Fossil Fuel Protests	The measure, part of a wave of legislation to crush demonstrations against new oil and gas infrastructure, will reach the governor’s desk Monday.	6POLITICS
Delta Project Gifts Travelers ANYTHING They Want, Just For Being Nice	This is much better than a seat upgrade. Last month, Delta Air Lines announced The Gift Back Project, in which travelers	13TRAVEL
Laura Ingraham Dumped By Yet Another Sponsor Despite Being Off TV For A Week	Fox News host still losing advertisers after mocking mass shooting survivor.	27MEDIA
Abandoned Island In Naples Has A Freakish Curse	null	13TRAVEL
Miley Cyrus Lace Skirt Shows Off Her Legs (PHOTO)	Tattoos Designer skateboards Puppies Pilates Sheer things These are a few of Miley Cyrus' favorite things: The see-through	0STYLE & BEAUTY
Metric Proves Rock Music Isn't Dead	The Canadian band brought their energetic set to New York's Hammerstein Ballroom Friday night.	20ENTERTAINMENT
Donald Trump's Campaign Chair Insists Everything Is Fine	“The candidate is in control of his campaign," Paul Manafort said.	6POLITICS
White Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Black New Yorker Is Charged With Terrorism	"James Jackson prowled the streets of New York for three days in search of a black person to assassinate," the D.A. says.	11BLACK VOICES
Government Shuts Down After Senate Blocks Short-Term Spending Bill	With a handful in each party crossing the aisle, the vote fell short of the 60 needed.	6POLITICS
This Doggie Bed Is Clearly Not Big Enough For Two (VIDEO)	This dog isn't interested in sweet, shared naps or pillow talk. And tucking baby in for a nice rest is evidently completely	21PARENTING
Earth Day Also Means It's Time For Nature Selfies	null	25GREEN
Are the Cardinals Really the Best Organization in Baseball?	The Cardinals are obviously a very good team, but some of the mistakes they make as an organization would draw much more attention if not for the best organization frame.	17SPORTS
All Recipes Have a Secret Ingredient	Though her memory doesn't cooperate any longer, I persist. "Mom -- do I use walnuts or almonds, red delicious or honey crisp apples? Should I use red wine or white?" It is Passover; time to make haroset, a sweet mixture of apples, nuts, and spices to recognize the hardships of slavery and the sweetness of freedom.	40FIFTY
I Lost Weight: Broadway Actor Kate Chapman Lost 100 Pounds For A 'Dream Role'	How I Lost It: With a year deadline looming in front of me, I didn't want to repeat former mistakes and waste time. Dieting	10WELLNESS
Grammys 2012 Worst-Dressed: See Who Crossed Into Tacky Territory (PHOTOS)	At an awards show known for outlandish looks, pity the poor fashion editor who has to choose worst-dressed. This is the ceremony	0STYLE & BEAUTY
Air Strike Kills Pakistani Taliban Leader Who Reportedly Ordered Attack On Malala	The Afghan Defense Ministry said Mullah Fazlullah was killed in a joint U.S.-Afghan operation near the Pakistani border.	28WORLD NEWS
Trump Campaign Alumni Start Group Focused On Voter Registration And Fraud	Part of their goal is to give people recording equipment to “document illegal voting.”	6POLITICS
Kindergarten Teacher Allegedly Drinks Beer At School	null	39WEIRD NEWS
A Time Bomb of a Tax Code	If Congress and the president do nothing about our tax system between now and the end of the year, here are just a few things in the tax law that will blow up.	15MONEY
The Big Picture	I am 41 days out from my allogeneic stem cell transplant. I did my best to prepare. I knew it would be brutal. I now have to admit I hadn't a clue what I was to face.	10WELLNESS
H&M, Maison Martin Margiela Collaboration In The Works?	The collection was filled with creatively constructed black coats, dark skirts, polka dot blouses and loose black pants. As	0STYLE & BEAUTY
Ellen Pompeo Inks Dreamy New Deal For 'Grey's Anatomy' Return	ABC picks, chooses and loves her.	20ENTERTAINMENT
The Sleep Industry: Why We're Paying Big Bucks For Something That's Free	Sleep is one of life's great free pleasures. Yet apparently many consumers feel they have to drop a lot of money in order	10WELLNESS
Bernie Sanders And The Liberal Imagination	Last week I critiqued Bernie Sanders for dismissing reparations specifically, and for offering up a series of moderate anti	6POLITICS
The Reason Starbucks Employees Were Hesitant To Embrace Its College Tuition Program	null	41COLLEGE
The Unlikely Story Of How Rugby Changed The Future For These Inner City Students	null	24IMPACT
Life's Elusive X-Factor? Cocktails at The Carlyle With NASA's Senior-most Scientist on Origins of Life, Andrew Pohorille	Andrew Pohorille did not disappoint with revelations that there is a certain factor to life that so far cannot be captured in the lab, i.e., life is not purely a technical matter, and that he does not expect that "we" will find life anywhere else in the solar system, including Mars.	23SCIENCE

Don't Cheer Up

On Thursday, President Trump announced he will withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement. If that makes

25GREEN

Trump Says No Child 'Should Be Punished Because Of The City Where He Or She Is Born'

His refugee ban, however, does just that.

6POLITICS

Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter Looked Precious At The Kentucky Derby

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20ENTERTAINMENT

An American Whistleblower In Bonn

A month after resigning from the Interior Department, I attended COP23, where the U.S. was very much a presence, even if our government was not.

28WORLD NEWS

Protecting Eating Disorders Recovery During the Holiday Season, Part I

From Halloween through New Year's Day, gatherings can tend to feel like a constant focus is placed on food, and the food served isn't often the healthiest of options. For some, being surrounded by comfort foods and sweets can make eating in moderation a difficult task.

10WELLNESS

Kate Middleton Is Gorgeous In Green On Tour Of New Zealand

The brightly-colored coat popped against her glowing complexion and voluminous brunette hair. Kate's small red poppy brooch

0STYLE & BEAUTY

The Final Solution: A Thanksgiving Message (Or Ain't Too Proud To Hate)

A friend writes, "I have been thinking about your recent posts and I have to say I agree about Republicans. I can't look them in the eye, any of 'em, but especially those who voted for Trump. I have always considered myself a fairly rigid and closed minded person who really isn't interested in anything but myself and in particular that part of the anatomy which most men hold onto most tenaciously.

30COMEDY

Happy Earth Day. We Just Reached Another Scary Climate Change Milestone

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25GREEN

How to Decode Your Seed Catalog

by guest blogger Robyn Jasko, cofounder of Grow Indie Hybrid Seeds Not to be confused with GM seeds, hybrids are naturally

10WELLNESS

Watch Bruce Springsteen Rock 'SNL' With Surprise Guest Paul McCartney

"Merry F'n Christmas!"

20ENTERTAINMENT

The Religious Imagery Stitched Throughout The 2018 Met Gala

Some celebrities' nods to the religious theme were obvious. Others needed a closer look.

34RELIGION

Unique And Immersive New Hampshire Driving Tour Brings You to Portsmouth, Concord, Hanover

Generally, tourists head to New Hampshire for its mountains and lakes. It is the Granite State, after all. But this four or five day mini-escape introduces you to New Hampshire's riches of a different sort: military, government, education, antiquities, all with a sense of adventure and fun.

13TRAVEL

Trump Surrogate Accuses Reporter Of 'Ambush Interview' For Asking About Judge Comments

He accuses NPR of picking on him to find "the poison dart to kill Donald Trump."

6POLITICS

Please Enjoy This Animated History Of Tina Fey For Her 'SNL' Return

And it's narrated by the comedian, too.

20ENTERTAINMENT

Stage Set For Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Gay Marriage Arguments

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6POLITICS

New Zealand 'All Whites' Soccer Team Drops Nickname

The team said it was carrying out a variety of measures aimed at improving its cultural inclusivity.

17SPORTS

Walk A Mile In A White Woman’s Shoes

Tucker Carlson's simple avatar of oppressed whites in America is embarrassing.

11BLACK VOICES

What Does a Change to the Greek System Mean for the Historic Black Sororities and Fraternities?

The history, heritage and hope that is deeply embedded in black organizational and institutional life is lost when it is assumed that racial integration is a one-way street.

11BLACK VOICES

The Burden of Expectation: Another Lesson from an Olympic Champion

The bottom line is that, unless you do something to change your perspective on expectations or to help you let go of those expectations, you have very little chance of doing your best and getting the results you want.

17SPORTS

First, Health Care Excellence

Having a higher thought model, an ideal of excellence in all aspects of health care, is the first step toward improving today's health care system and our own health practices.

10WELLNESS

Hassan Rouhani's Economic Legacy May Be His Key To Winning A Second Term

Mohammad Ali Marizad/Tasnim News Agency/Wikipedia, CC BY-NC Shahram Akbarzadeh, Deakin University Today’s presidential

9THE WORLDPOST

A Kitchy Kitchen Recipe: Salted Caramels

That melt-in-your-mouth honeyed flavor with a subtle punch of salt is so addictive.

33TASTE

2016 Was A Violent Year For Police, But There's Still No 'War On Cops'

The data suggest policing remains safer today than it's been in decades past.

6POLITICS

London Tourism Sites Suffered From Olympic Slump, Bad Weather

But, for London, there may still be light at the end of this tunnel. "For London attractions, the Olympic period was one

13TRAVEL

Knowing What To Do If There's A School Shooting Still Hazy At Colleges

Some of them have yet to figure out how to get people to read, much less absorb, the information.

41COLLEGE

Kerry: Netanyahu 'Welcome To Speak' In The U.S.

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6POLITICS

Big Banks Won’t Say If They Use The Same Scheme That Led To Wells Fargo’s Fraud

Lofty sales incentives drove that bank's workers to majorly rip off consumers.

19BUSINESS

Our Final Oscar Predictions

Here's who should win at Sunday's award show.

20ENTERTAINMENT

You Need Green to Do Green

A gathering of "urban green innovators," as they were called, yielded a crop of optimism about the myriad environmental challenges facing New Yorkers in the coming years. "Count the short-term victories," and "Keep your eyes on the prize," appeared to be some of the main messages from the event.

25GREEN

A Simple Facebook Trick Makes Our Charity Unique

Our idea was to take clothes that are not needed anymore and give them to the not so fortunate ones, and to do so by building a unique network all over India. Our basic insight was that we saw a poor delivery mechanism for donations, which lacked efficiency and credibility.

24IMPACT

Blake Lively Bags L'Oréal Paris Contract On Her Way To Becoming The Next Gwyneth

Get ready for even more Blake Lively in your life. The former "Gossip Girl" star and current domestic goddess is the new

0STYLE & BEAUTY

New Year's Resolution: I Will Become a Positive Thinker

Is happiness a choice, or a fleeting experience that occurs only when all our stars are all perfectly aligned? Can we lose happiness as easily as we find it, or are there attitudes we can adopt that will counter feelings of pessimism and help us to build a stronger, more resilient self?

10WELLNESS

Lessons From A 22-Year Political Career: All Those Early Ads Were Entirely Bogus

Richard Burr promised so very much when he first ran. From term limits to deficit reduction, none of it worked out.

6POLITICS

U.S. Admits Payment To Iran Used As Leverage For Prisoners' Release

“We took advantage of that to make sure we had the maximum leverage possible to get our people out and get them out safely.”

6POLITICS

Carly Rae Jepsen Tries To Dress More Stylishly For 'Fashion' Magazine (PHOTOS)

Can Carly use style to pull off a Britney Spears-eque transition out of teen pop stardom? Peep the cover below and check

0STYLE & BEAUTY

Teen Insomnia Could Lead To Serious Heart Problems Later

Teenagers need more sleep than adults -- about nine hours per night, sleep experts say. Many teens -- 20 percent, according

10WELLNESS

Man Shot Dead Outside U.S. Embassy In Nairobi After Knife Attack

The U.S. Embassy confirmed the shooting incident.

9THE WORLDPOST

Taking Back California's Direct Democracy from Special Interests

Together, these reforms will improve the quality of our initiatives and our direct participation. They create what in political science circles is known as an "indirect initiative effect" -- a role for the legislature to foster public comment and active debate, to highlight errors and unintended consequences and fix them, and perhaps to craft policy solutions via legislation.

12WORLDPOST

An Open Letter To The Women Of Virginia On The Importance Of Voting For Attorney General

We’ve run enough campaigns to know that things can get pretty silly towards the end. The dubious claims and accusations start

6POLITICS

Did the TSA Harrass Us Because of Our Special Needs Son?

My husband and I have traveled many places with our son, who is 7 years old and diagnosed with Down syndrome. We have traveled through many airports and have always followed the TSA policies. However, on this one particular day, we encountered rude and unpleasant harassment.

21PARENTING

This Is Clearly One Of The World's Best Beaches For A Reason

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13TRAVEL

Lost Elderly Woman In Scooter Chair Gets Police Escort Home -- At 6 MPH

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16GOOD NEWS

Moms Now Run New Hampshire -- Here's Why They Shouldn't Talk About Being Moms

Written by Amanda Hess for Slate During Republican Senator Kelly Ayotte’s 2010 run, Dell’Antonia was disappointed that she

21PARENTING

10 Of The Most Creative Acts Of Vandalism Ever

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30COMEDY

I Once Knew a Girl Who Gave Up Thinking...

Give up thinking for Lent? How could that be possible? Don't we need our thoughts to help move us through life? No, what Andrea was talking about was obsessive thinking. You know, the kind of thinking that gives you no rest.

10WELLNESS

Wells Fargo Settles Mortgage Case For $1.2 Billion

The bank admitted to deceiving the government with "years of reckless underwriting."

19BUSINESS

Embrace the Grace of Letting Go

There's definitely something about letting go, not trying so hard to control everything ourselves and relying on a higher power that tends to bring good things to pass. Control is highly overrated. Most times we just need to get out of our own way.

10WELLNESS

Merchants of Doubt [VIDEO]

In his new documentary, Merchants of Doubt, filmmaker Robert Kenner (Food, Inc.) explores the ways in which corporate interests use media to create confusion and raise doubt over what might otherwise be considered scientific consensus.

20ENTERTAINMENT

LIVE: Argentina vs. Iran

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17SPORTS

Celebrating Fall (and Halloween) After Hurricane Sandy: Looking Spooky Chic

Most of us in New York City were not able to celebrate Halloween (though I know of a few who ventured out in the darkness). But for those of us who are still feeling ghoulish, here is a roundup of accessories to commemorate the event.

0STYLE & BEAUTY

Jordan Peele, BuzzFeed Create Fake News Video To Warn Of 'Dangerous Time'

Barack Obama appears to say, "Stay woke, bitches."

20ENTERTAINMENT

Cops Searching For A Ross From ‘Friends’ Look-Alike Suspected Of Theft

Police in Blackpool, England, were sorry to rule out David Schwimmer as a suspect.

39WEIRD NEWS

Trump Mocking Physical Disabilities Is Nothing New

The Republican candidate drew criticism for apparently making fun of a reporter's joint condition.

27MEDIA

This 10-Year-Old Dancing To Nicki Minaj's 'Truffle Butter' Is A Total Boss

Ten-year-old Sarah "Lil' Mini" Phoenix dancing to Nicki Minaj is everything.

20ENTERTAINMENT

'It’s Hard to Show the World I Exist': Chelsea Manning's Final Plea to Be Seen

In 2010, Chelsea Manning leaked thousands of classified documents in an attempt to shed light on the “true cost of war” in

4QUEER VOICES

Osama On The $20 Bill And 'Secret' Messages On Money (PHOTOS)

What do you do when it's a slow news day on the Friday before a three-day weekend? We at HuffPost Money decided to investigate

15MONEY

Cape Wind: Regulation, Litigation And The Struggle To Develop Offshore Wind Power In The U.S.

On its face, a NEPA review would seem straightforward. "The delays in moving forward with Cape Wind," she added, "stem not

31ENVIRONMENT

Twitter To Florida: Get It Together

Not again, Sunshine State.

6POLITICS

'Drunk Uncle' Tells Us Exactly What's Wrong With Halloween

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30COMEDY

Fitness Parties Provide New Way To Celebrate Birthday, Bachelorette, And Everything In Between

Gyms and fitness studios are often eager to host the festivities, which light up darkened rooms after hours and expose potential

10WELLNESS

Making Up History to Make Your Case

After long-simmering sectarian tensions exploded in Iraq a few weeks back, critics from the right and left have had a field day taking their shots at the Obama Administration's Iraq policy, or lack thereof.

6POLITICS

Bill Maher Mocks Occupy Wall Street: Says Stop Camping, Start Participating (VIDEO)

He went on to explain why this new course would help OWS have a greater impact on the political process: "Three years ago

30COMEDY

Becky Hammon Says NBA No Longer 'Preposterous' Path For Women

"We’re just saying, 'Scoot over a little bit. Make a little room at the table for the ladies.'"

17SPORTS

Why You Should Work For Stronger -- Not Slimmer -- Legs

Let's talk about legs. Since the muscle groups are so large, it means they burn the most calories. They also provide the most energy based on their size, so stronger legs will increase endurance. Increased endurance means less fatigue. Less fatigue means more partying!

3HEALTHY LIVING

This Sweet (And Sexy) Adult Coloring Book Is A Gay Valentine Treat

Paul Richmond's "Cheesecake Boys" are back, and they're hot 🍰 🍰 🍰

4QUEER VOICES

Kupu Hou Organic Farm in Hawaii Comes With A Gorgeous Home, Yurt And Plenty Of... Coffee? (PHOTOS)

Have something to say? Check out HuffPost Home on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr and Instagram. If you're looking to

8HOME & LIVING

The Great Ferguson Okey-Doke

So rather than take the hit back in August, he used the grand jury for political cover. He could just say: "See, it was the grand jury, not me, who said there wasn't enough evidence for an indictment. They did it, not me. I was just seeking the truth."

29CRIME

Lawyers Fail to Give Clients All Options Available for Resolving Conflict

As I like to remind people, you can only give what you have and teach what you know. If the legal community won't embrace ADR, maybe an educated public can force the issue.

22DIVORCE

There's A Scientific Reason Your Brain Thinks Rainbow-Colored Food Is So Tasty

Does a multicolored bagel actually taste different from a plain one?

33TASTE

The Quick Lowdown to Cuba Travel

For decades it's been Americans' forbidden fruit, a place where only devil-may-care travelers would slip past international borders, taking care not to have their passport stamped. But times are changing, as I'm sure everyone has heard by now.

13TRAVEL

Finding The Best Sheets For Your Budget: A Buying Guide (PHOTOS)

Consider a silk pillowcase. It's a big investment, but you may think about trying silk even if it's just for the one pillowcase

8HOME & LIVING

Hand Turkey Drawings: Celebrate Thanksgiving By Sending Us Your Creations (PHOTOS)

So in the spirit of family-friendly festivities, we want to extend the joy of hand turkeys to the pages of The Huffington

2CULTURE & ARTS

Obamacare Plagued Democrats In 2010. The GOP Just Voted For A Bill Even Less Popular.

Is it a win to pass legislation that most people don't like?

6POLITICS

Ohio Quietly Passes A Bill That Could Bankrupt Churches Linked To Fossil Fuel Protests

The measure, part of a wave of legislation to crush demonstrations against new oil and gas infrastructure, will reach the governor’s desk Monday.

6POLITICS

Delta Project Gifts Travelers ANYTHING They Want, Just For Being Nice

This is much better than a seat upgrade. Last month, Delta Air Lines announced The Gift Back Project, in which travelers

13TRAVEL

Laura Ingraham Dumped By Yet Another Sponsor Despite Being Off TV For A Week

Fox News host still losing advertisers after mocking mass shooting survivor.

27MEDIA

Abandoned Island In Naples Has A Freakish Curse

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13TRAVEL

Miley Cyrus Lace Skirt Shows Off Her Legs (PHOTO)

Tattoos Designer skateboards Puppies Pilates Sheer things These are a few of Miley Cyrus' favorite things: The see-through

0STYLE & BEAUTY

Metric Proves Rock Music Isn't Dead

The Canadian band brought their energetic set to New York's Hammerstein Ballroom Friday night.

20ENTERTAINMENT

Donald Trump's Campaign Chair Insists Everything Is Fine

“The candidate is in control of his campaign," Paul Manafort said.

6POLITICS

White Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Black New Yorker Is Charged With Terrorism

"James Jackson prowled the streets of New York for three days in search of a black person to assassinate," the D.A. says.

11BLACK VOICES

Government Shuts Down After Senate Blocks Short-Term Spending Bill

With a handful in each party crossing the aisle, the vote fell short of the 60 needed.

6POLITICS

This Doggie Bed Is Clearly Not Big Enough For Two (VIDEO)

This dog isn't interested in sweet, shared naps or pillow talk. And tucking baby in for a nice rest is evidently completely

21PARENTING

Earth Day Also Means It's Time For Nature Selfies

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25GREEN

Are the Cardinals Really the Best Organization in Baseball?

The Cardinals are obviously a very good team, but some of the mistakes they make as an organization would draw much more attention if not for the best organization frame.

17SPORTS

All Recipes Have a Secret Ingredient

Though her memory doesn't cooperate any longer, I persist. "Mom -- do I use walnuts or almonds, red delicious or honey crisp apples? Should I use red wine or white?" It is Passover; time to make haroset, a sweet mixture of apples, nuts, and spices to recognize the hardships of slavery and the sweetness of freedom.

40FIFTY

I Lost Weight: Broadway Actor Kate Chapman Lost 100 Pounds For A 'Dream Role'

How I Lost It: With a year deadline looming in front of me, I didn't want to repeat former mistakes and waste time. Dieting

10WELLNESS

Grammys 2012 Worst-Dressed: See Who Crossed Into Tacky Territory (PHOTOS)

At an awards show known for outlandish looks, pity the poor fashion editor who has to choose worst-dressed. This is the ceremony

0STYLE & BEAUTY

Air Strike Kills Pakistani Taliban Leader Who Reportedly Ordered Attack On Malala

The Afghan Defense Ministry said Mullah Fazlullah was killed in a joint U.S.-Afghan operation near the Pakistani border.

28WORLD NEWS

Trump Campaign Alumni Start Group Focused On Voter Registration And Fraud

Part of their goal is to give people recording equipment to “document illegal voting.”

6POLITICS

Kindergarten Teacher Allegedly Drinks Beer At School

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39WEIRD NEWS

A Time Bomb of a Tax Code

If Congress and the president do nothing about our tax system between now and the end of the year, here are just a few things in the tax law that will blow up.

15MONEY

The Big Picture

I am 41 days out from my allogeneic stem cell transplant. I did my best to prepare. I knew it would be brutal. I now have to admit I hadn't a clue what I was to face.

10WELLNESS

H&M, Maison Martin Margiela Collaboration In The Works?

The collection was filled with creatively constructed black coats, dark skirts, polka dot blouses and loose black pants. As

0STYLE & BEAUTY

Ellen Pompeo Inks Dreamy New Deal For 'Grey's Anatomy' Return

ABC picks, chooses and loves her.

20ENTERTAINMENT

The Sleep Industry: Why We're Paying Big Bucks For Something That's Free

Sleep is one of life's great free pleasures. Yet apparently many consumers feel they have to drop a lot of money in order

10WELLNESS

Bernie Sanders And The Liberal Imagination

Last week I critiqued Bernie Sanders for dismissing reparations specifically, and for offering up a series of moderate anti

6POLITICS

The Reason Starbucks Employees Were Hesitant To Embrace Its College Tuition Program

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41COLLEGE

The Unlikely Story Of How Rugby Changed The Future For These Inner City Students

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24IMPACT

Life's Elusive X-Factor? Cocktails at The Carlyle With NASA's Senior-most Scientist on Origins of Life, Andrew Pohorille

Andrew Pohorille did not disappoint with revelations that there is a certain factor to life that so far cannot be captured in the lab, i.e., life is not purely a technical matter, and that he does not expect that "we" will find life anywhere else in the solar system, including Mars.

23SCIENCE