Israel’s Netanyahu Apologizes
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has apologized to Israel’s Arab citizens for remarks he made during last week’s parliamentary election. He says he knows his “comments last week offended some Israeli citizens and offended members of the Israeli-Arab community”
Ebola, 1 Year On
Ebola has almost disappeared from West Africa one year since the declaration of what went on the become the largest outbreak of the virus in history
Utah Approves Firing Squads
Utah became the only state to allow firing squads for executions when its governor signed a law approving their use in the absence of lethal-injection drugs
Angelina Jolie Says She Had Her Ovaries Removed
Angelina Jolie has spoken about her choice to have preventative surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes. Writing a Tuesday op-ed, the Hollywood actress and U.N. envoy said her decision was not an easy one
George Zimmerman Says Obama Incited Racial Tension
In a video posted to his laywer’s website on Monday, George Zimmerman, acquitted in the 2012 Florida shooting death of African-American teen Trayvon Martin, says he has a clear conscience and claims that President Obama sought to provoke racial conflict
Penn State to Review Greek System After Facebook Scandal
The university’s president announced on Monday that a task force will review Penn State’s fraternities and sororities following the discovery of a frat’s Facebook page that featured pictures of naked or semi-nude women who appeared to be passed out or asleep
Ted Cruz Doesn’t Own TedCruz.Com
Senator Ted Cruz may have been the first Republican to declare his candidacy for the 2016 presidential race, but he appears to have missed out on purchasing a domain featuring his name. Instead, web users landing at tedcruz.com see phrases in support of President Obama
Ex-NFL Star Sentenced to 9 Years in Sex-Assault Case
Former NFL All-Pro Darren Sharper has pleaded guilty to sexual assault and attempted sexual assault in a plea deal with Arizona prosecutors and was immediately sentenced to nine years in prison. Sharper said it was in his best interest to enter the pleas
Dr. Seuss to Get His Own Museum
Plans to open a museum honoring the much-loved children’s author Dr. Seuss are under way in his hometown of Springfield, Mass. Visitors will “explore a series of environments that replicate scenes from Dr. Seuss’s imagination”
SeaWorld Ads Take On ‘Lies’ About Its Killer-Whale Shows
SeaWorld Entertainment has introduced a new ad campaign as the struggling theme-park operator tries to boost disappointing attendance and counter criticism by animal-rights groups about its captive killer whales and dolphins
Madoff Victims’ Fund Reaches $10.6 Billion
Victims of the biggest investment scam in U.S. history, run by disgraced financier Bernard Madoff, have gained an additional $93 million from a “feeder fund” settlement, bringing the total recovered to $10.6 billion
India’s Supreme Court Repeals Internet Censorship Law
In a landmark ruling, India’s high court struck down a law that allowed the government to jail citizens for up to three years for posting “offensive” content on the Internet. The contentious law was deemed unconstitutional
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