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Ash Carter confirmed as new U.S. defense secretaryThe Senate on Thursday confirmed President Barack Obama's choice to run the Pentagon, handing Ash Carter the unenviable task of steering the military as the United States confronts Islamic State militants, conflict in Ukraine and other worldwide threats. The vote in the Republican-controlled Senate ... The new Ford Police Interceptor is a cop-approved workhorseFord unveiled the 2016 Police Interceptor utility vehicle, the latest model of the U.S.'s " top-selling law enforcement" car, at the Chicago Auto Show on Thursday. The vehicle has a 3.7-liter V6 engine — 304 horsepower and 279 pound-feet of torque — as well as some new high-tech sensors,... Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 preview for Windows PhonesThe first version of Windows 10 for phones has arrived. Microsoft launched the first preview version of the Windows 10 for phones Thursday. The company says it is the earliest it has ever rolled out an early version of a Windows Phone update. See also: Windows 10 hands-on: Cortana leads a feature-pa... Human Rights Watch accuses Sudanese soldiers of mass rape in DarfurSudanese soldiers systematically raped at least 221 women and girls during three days of attacks on a town in the embattled region of Darfur, monitoring group Human Rights Watch said in a 48-page report released Wednesday. Witnesses told the organization that dozens of Sudanese soldiers went from ho... China's big Apple rival is headed to the U.S. — but you can't buy its phones just yetXiaomi, the Chinese smartphone maker that is considered a burgeoning competitor to Apple, will soon be entering the U.S. market Those eager to get their hands of one of its phones, however, will have to wait. See also: What is Xiaomi? Getting to know the Chinese company that is taking on Apple The c... Korean Air Lines exec found guilty over 'nut rage' incidentA former Korean Air Lines executive who delayed a flight over the improper service of macadamia nuts has been found guilty Thursday of breaking aviation law See also: Korean Air Lines faces sanctions over 'nut rage' incident Heather Cho, who was the airline's former vice-president and head of in-fli... Uncool dad purposefully ruins 'Frozen' lyrics for angry toddlerIf there is one thing toddlers hold deeply sacred, it is still the soundtrack to Frozen. One very disrespectful father crossed a serious line with his toddler when he intentionally sang the wrong lyrics to "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" while in his young daughter's presence. Very uncool, dad. ... 14 DIY gifts to make for Galentine's DayThe ultimate way for ladies to celebrate other ladies is with crafts. Galentine's Day, the most blessed of all friendship holidays is just around the corner, which means it's time for food, booze and an all-out celebration of all those special women in your life. See also: 17 Reasons Galentines Make... The world famous party boy Corey Worthington is back for round twoRemember that Aussie kid who threw a massive party while his parents were away? The dude in yellow sunglasses who then told the world he didn't give a damn? Well, he's back. Lauded as the party thrower like no party thrower before him, 16-year-old Corey Worthington "went viral" before the cool kids... 'We're all one': Chapel Hill shooting victim spoke of unity in StoryCorps interviewA local public radio station has released an interview recorded last year by Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, who was killed in a shooting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on Tuesday along with her husband Deah Barakat and her sister Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha. The recording adds more dimension to the image o... |