South Sudan has become the world’s newest nation, officially breaking away from Sudan after two civil wars over five decades that cost the lives of millions. In the new country’s capital, Juba, streets pulsed with excitement. Residents danced, banged on jerry cans and chanted the name of the world’s newest president, Salva Kiir. One man kneeled and kissed the ground as a group ran through the streets singing “We will never, never, never surrender.” “Ah, I’m free,” said Daniel Deng, a 27-year-old police officer and former soldier who broke out in a wide grin. The Republic of South Sudan earned independence at 12:01 am on Saturday, breaking Africa’s largest country in two. It marked the…
Continue reading …
Betty Ford said things that first ladies just don’t say, even today. And 1970s America loved her for it. According to Mrs. Ford, her young adult children probably had smoked marijuana – and if she were their age, she’d try it, too. She told “60 Minutes” she wouldn’t be surprised to learn that her youngest, 18-year-old Susan, was in a sexual relationship (an embarrassed Susan issued a denial). She mused that living together before marriage might be wise, thought women should be drafted into the military if men were, and spoke up unapologetically for abortion rights, taking a position contrary to the president’s. “Having babies is a blessing, not a duty,” Mrs. Ford said. The former first…
Continue reading …John Boehner reacted to today’s brutal jobs report with a batch of his typical economic nonsense, writes Felix Salmon of Reuters . “Republicans are focused on jobs, and are ready to stop Washington from spending money it doesn’t have,” declared Boehner, calling for more federal spending cuts. “Does John Boehner know…
Continue reading …
David Cameron annonce la création d’une commission… News Of The World Andy Coulson, Former Editor, Arrested By Police Investigating Phone Hacking Will Tabloid Scandal Stop Murdoch’s Latest Media Takeover (VIDEO) Idaita1 says: Detenido el ex portavoz de Cameron y ex director del 'News of the World' Andy Coulson http://t.co/hwTdqsh
Continue reading …
Actress and mother Amanda Peet has learned from personal experience that immunizations are crucial.
Continue reading …
Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown, a.k.a. Mel B, has a new musical and a new baby on the way.
Continue reading …Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown, a.k.a. Mel B, has a new musical and a new baby on the way.
Continue reading …Apparently Casey Anthony isn’t quite ready to make up with her mom. Anthony’s mother, Cindy, tried to visit her at the Orange County jail today, but was turned away when Casey refused to see her, reports ABC News . This is bad news for Jerry Springer, who offered the acquitted murder…
Continue reading …