The differences of style between the Fidel Castro and Nicolas Maduro are endless, but something more decisive separates them: Time. (Headline: To die for the fatherland is to live.) (Nicolasmaduro.org.ve) 14ymedio, Generation Y, Yoani Sanchez, Havana, 21 December 2016 - On television a speech by…

President-elect Donald Trump waves to members of the media after a meeting with admirals and generals from the Pentagon at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., on Dec. 21. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday named billionaire investor Carl Icahn and vocal China critic Peter…

Spaghetti Bolognese Spaghetti Bolognese is one of the most classic dishes which originated in the region of Emilia Romagna. It is made up of bold veal and pork mince sauce which simmers for hours in sweet tomato paste and best served with egg pasta cooked al dente. It really is, the taste of Italy.…

Under pressure from a pair of open records lawsuits, Mayor Rahm Emanuel acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that he has used personal email accounts to conduct public business, a practice that allowed him to hide some of his government correspondence from the public since he took office.…

If you are allergic to loans but you need to have one because you do not have cash in your pocket right now, it’s really smart to ask whether or not you should get a loan. And if you are a businessman, it is even smarter to ask if you should get a business loan. This is especially true if the only…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Only 30 people were sentenced to death in the United States this year, the lowest number since the early 1970s and a further sign of the steady decline in use of the death penalty. The number is a sharp drop from the 49 death sentences last year and just a fraction of the peak of…

The Affordable Care Act ’s historic expansion of health insurance coverage has brought medical care within reach of millions of Americans who previously couldn’t afford it, new research shows. The share of adults who skipped medical care because of costs dropped by nearly one-fifth between 2013 and…

This year, I won’t be making any New Year’s resolutions. Not in the traditional sense anyway. It’s not because I don’t want to be a better person; or don’t have personal goals to accomplish, but because I do. Let’s face it, New Year’s resolutions are usually about the easy stuff, small changes,…

When President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, framed by the beaming faces of lawmakers and activists, he knew he had a truly historic piece of legislation in front of him. For the first time, Americans couldn’t be discriminated against in the workplace on the basis of race,…

Man With Suspected Terror Links Sought Over Berlin Attack Saudis Brace for More Economic Pain Loosening of Mexico’s Gasoline Prices Draws Heat Polish President Picks Court Chief Taiwan Loses Another Friend Indonesian Police Kill Three Thought to Be Linked to Attack Plot China Lists Activities…

German police are hunting for the perpetrator of Monday's truck attack at a Berlin market which killed 12. Germany's Spiegel Online reports that investigators are looking for a Tunisian after an ID card was found in the truck. Police have not commented. Officials released the only detained suspect…

Mike Segar / Reuters This week began with a mass email from the head of the Democratic National Committee, who declared: "By now, Americans know beyond any reasonable doubt that the Russian government orchestrated a series of cyberattacks on political campaigns and organizations over the past two…

Lucas Jackson / Reuters America's first post-truth president will be sworn in as the Nation's 45th chief executive at noon eastern time on January 20. Just exactly what will happen after that seems so far to be unclear, including to his inner circle and supporters. Trump marches to his own tune. One…

In American restaurant culture, chicken wings are nearly as ubiquitous as french fries. They’re piled high at restaurant chains, tossed into baskets at late-night bars. Heck, Americans consumed 1.3 billion of them during Super Bowl weekend alone. But with all its deep-fried popularity, why is it…

Just a few short weeks after the incoming Trump administration asked for the names of federal employees who work on climate change issues, the president-elect’s transition team has made yet another move that may reflect a stark future for government-funded environmentalism. The Washington Post on…

Hawaii’s Big Island saw a rare weather phenomenon this week ― a hefty dose of thundersnow . Mauna Kea , a dormant volcano and the state’s highest peak, was hit Sunday by “significant snowfall with continuous thunder and lightning,” according to the National Weather Service. Mauna Kea rangers…

It’s been called the world’s most exclusive fraternity: the men who have served in the Oval Office. Out of respect, members largely avoid criticizing one another, regardless of political party. But now there’s a new pledge, and Donald Trump is writing his own rules. The soon-to-be 45th president…

Hundreds of kayaktivists protest drilling in the Arctic and the Port of Seattle being used as a port for the Shell Oil drilling rig Polar Pioneer (Daniella Beccaria/seattlepi.com via Associated Press) President Obama moved to solidify his environmental legacy Monday by withdrawing hundreds of…

You could say Maddy Thorpe and Luis Cardona’s relationship is rock solid. On December 6, Luis planned a romantic proposal for Maddy at Elevation Rock Gym in Logan, Utah where the couple climbs together. India Earl Photography Maddy Thorpe and Luis Cardona's engagement rocked. “Climbing is a huge…

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ZURICH, Switzerland — A gunman dressed in black who opened fire in the prayer hall of a mosque frequented by Somali immigrants was found dead around 300 yards away, police said early Tuesday. Police officers secure the area in front of an Islamic center in Zurich, Switzerland, after a shooting on…

A child is vaccinated against cholera in Juba, South Sudan. Credit: UN Photo/JC McIlwaine Oral cholera vaccines are typically administered in two doses, but experience and recent research reveal this may not always be the best approach. Faced with an outbreak in South Sudan, epidemiologist Andrew…

Samantha Bee and Glenn Beck admit they are “strange bedfellows.” But the liberal “ Full Frontal ” host and the controversial conservative radio commenter are uniting for a common cause ― the fight against “Trumpism.” In an interview broadcast on Monday, the pair revealed what their respective…

Moscow is sending investigators to Turkey after a policeman shot dead Russia's ambassador in Ankara. Mevlut Mert Altintas, 22, shot Andrei Karlov as he gave a speech on Monday, apparently in protest at Russia's involvement in Aleppo. It was not clear if the gunman, an Ankara riot police member who…

BERLIN — The attack by a huge black truck that smashed into a Berlin Christmas market killing 12 people and leaving Germans horrified during the holiday season is being called a “deliberate” act by police on Tuesday. The incident, desribed by the White House as a “suspected terrorist attack” had…

Small businesses can run into all kinds of situations that require they have a line of credit ready in order to tackle the problem. Some business owners don’t have those problems, but most people are going to without some really deep pockets to back them up. Businesses are an investment, and while…

Italian Meatballs Italian Meatballs are part of the Bible of Italian food. They are one of those dishes you simply MUST learn how to make, and once you find a recipe you love, you will be making meatballs every chance you get. My meatballs recipe is tender, juicy and bursting with flavour (and the…

“ Saturday Night Live ” poked fun this weekend at Vladimir Putin’s reported personal vendetta against Hillary Clinton . Vanessa Bayer and Fred Armisen , playing two of the Russian president’s childhood friends, stopped by the “ Weekend Update ” segment to champion their lifelong bestie amid reports…

If you are considering purchasing investment property, there are some tips that you should consider in the process. For the average person, this type of property comes in basically two forms. One is the purchase of property for resale, and the second is the purchase of property for the purpose of…