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The Women Fighters Taking on ISIS
ERBIL, Iraq—As the Islamic State fighters tore through northern Iraq in a murderous rampage, the women were called to come down from the mountains One woman known as Ozlem, a longtime fighter with a Kurdish guerrilla group, was sent to … Continue reading
Same-Sex Couples From Texas Flock to New Mexico for Weddings
Hacienda Doña Andrea de Santa Fe is the perfect place for a dream wedding dream. Located in a picturesque New Mexican village, the popular wedding venue has a colorful, tiled interior outdone only by its dramatic views. The mountain-top venue … Continue reading
Man Says George Zimmerman Stalked Him After Threatening to Kill Him
George Zimmerman seems to have an endless supply of get-out-of-jail-free cards. Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman who shot and killed unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin in 2012, had another run-in with police this week. A man told police that Zimmerman pulled … Continue reading
Tim Cook: TV Is Stuck Back in the 1970s
Apple is still very interested in your TV set. Just days after Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus phablet and revealed the Apple Watch, the company’s first new product category entry in years, he’s back … Continue reading
What It Costs to Be a Tourist Across the U.S.
Hotels, Big Macs and Starbucks coffee — these are a few of the mainstays all tourists can depend on When traveling to popular U.S. cities like Los Angeles, Miami and New York, prices for things like fast food and movie … Continue reading
Beyonce and Nicki Minaj Slay Live Performance of ‘Flawless’
Be still my heart … It’s Queen Bey and the Queen of Rap, together on stage Beyoncé invited Nicki Minaj on stage on Friday for a surprise performance during a Paris stop of Yoncé’s “On the Run” tour. The duo … Continue reading
For Those With Less in Scotland, a Tough Vote on Independence
How do you vote when you have little or nothing to lose? Whose message do you choose to hear, when you feel no one has been listening to you? See also: Young People in Scotland Want Independence Mags Macdonald has … Continue reading
26 U2 Albums Hit iTunes Top Albums Chart at Once After Apple Stunt
U2′s surprise free album on iTunes was ridiculed by some iPhone users for forcing its way onto their devices this week, but U2 is having the last laugh as the Apple stunt for the band’s new Songs of Innocence inspired … Continue reading
Nicole Kidman’s Dad Antony Dies in an Accident in Singapore
SYDNEY — The father of Australian actress Nicole Kidman has died after an accident in Singapore on Friday morning. Dr Antony Kidman was visiting his daughter Antonia, her husband Craig Marran and her six children when he fell after breakfast … Continue reading
Solar Storm Nearing Peak Could Cause Vivid Northern Lights Display
Thanks to two solar flares that occurred in rapid succession late this week, a widespread and potentially vivid display of the Northern Lights is possible for many parts of the U.S. and Canada. This could include parts of the Mid-Atlantic, … Continue reading
