Nov 25 Former pro hockey players sue NHL over concussions Ten players claim that the NHL did not do enough to protect players against head injuries. Photo of the Chicago Blackhawks versus the Boston Bruins by David E. Klutho /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images WASHINGTON -- Ten former National Hockey League players… Continue reading
Nov 25 It's 'ee-RON,' not 'eye-RAN' and other names and countries that Americans mispronounce The correct way to pronounce the name of Iran's supreme leader is "ah-lee hah-men-ey-ee" and not "allie komonny." Video still by PBS NewsHour Finding yourself in a heated debate about the Iran nuclear deal? Now you can settle… Continue reading
Nov 25 Kick off your holiday party with a game of Thanksgiving Football BINGO By Margaret Myers Click here to print your 2013 Thanksgiving BINGO boards. This Thanksgiving, we take a cue from our friend, the incomparable Mark Shields, who gives prescient advice for diffusing heated political discussions with your distant relatives. "It's a… Continue reading
Nov 25 Sandy Hook report reveals gunman obsessed with Columbine shootings State police personnel lead children from the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., where gunman Adam Lanza opened fire and killed 26 people, including 20 children. Photo by Shannon Hicks/Reuters/Newtown Bee/Handout A new report on the Newtown, Conn. Continue reading
Nov 25 It's a girl! Rep. Rodgers welcomes third child while in office .embed-container {position: relative; padding-bottom: 120%; padding-top: 30px; height: 0; overflow: hidden;} .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } "Welcome Brynn Catherine! (Born at 6:19 am on Nov. 24, weighing… Continue reading
Nov 25 Katie Couric to join Yahoo News as 'Global Anchor' Katie Couric will join Yahoo News in early 2014. Photo by Flickr user David Shankbone Yahoo announced Monday that veteran news anchor Katie Couric will lead a growing team of correspondents as their Global Anchor starting in… Continue reading
Nov 25 Obama mixes fundraising with immigration message .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 2.25%; padding-top: 30px; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Video by PBS NewsHour SEATTLE… Continue reading
Nov 25 Capitol Christmas tree makes its D.C. debut Capitol Christmas tree arrives in D.C. http://t.co/CdnQuitooi pic.twitter.com/G2BO9SDeB5— HuffPost Politics (@HuffPostPol) November 25, 2013 The 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree arrived Monday in Washington, D.C. after a coast-to-coast journey from Washington state. The 88-foot-tall… Continue reading
Nov 25 Comet ISON could light up the December sky (if it survives) .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 2.25%; padding-top: 30px; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Animators at NASA's Goddard Space… Continue reading
Nov 25 'Maltese Falcon' bird statuette sold for more than $4 million .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 2.25%; padding-top: 30px; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Updated 6 p.m. EST |… Continue reading