World Jan 29 Vatican to offer free shave and haircuts for homeless Starting Feb. 16, the Vatican will offer free shaves and haircuts to the homeless every Monday in St. Peter's Square. The project is being spearheaded by Pope Francis' almoner, Konrad Krajewski, who was inspired by a homeless man named Franco.
Nation Jan 29 Why a bartender cleared snow from Boston Marathon’s finish line After winter storm Juno hit New England on Tuesday, Bostonians got out their skis and shovels to tackle the mess. One particular image circulated on Twitter, of a man hard at work clearing snow from the Boston Marathon finish line.
Nation Jan 28 What’s the difference between Grade A and Grade B maple syrup? Hint: Between Grade A and Grade B maple syrup, one no longer exists.
Science Jan 27 New ‘smart’ keyboard detects typist A 'smart' keyboard could trigger a wireless alarm if anyone but the programmed user even taps on it.
Politics Jan 26 Comcast ghostwrote letters for politicians to send to FCC Comcast ghostwrote letters to the FCC from local politicians in favor of the merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable.
World Jan 22 Yemen president resigns under pressure from Shiite rebels Yemen president Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, a U.S. ally against his country's al-Qaida group, submitted his resignation to parliament on Thursday.
Nation Jan 21 ‘Serial’ witness Asia McClain claims her testimony was suppressed The woman who gave convicted murderer Adnan Syed an alibi says she was encouraged not to participate in his appeal.
Politics Jan 20 Watch Obama’s 2015 State of the Union in GIFs The White House bent over backwards to make this the most approachable and shareable address yet. Here are some notable moments.
Nation Jan 20 You can now flag fake stories on Facebook If a story is reported false by many people, a warning will be added for other users.
World Jan 19 Miscommunication keeps Guinea students from Ebola-free schools Rumors that health workers are spreading the disease are keeping Guinean society from returning to normal.