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| BBC World News |
VIDEO: Palestinian duo agree interim deal
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has said he will head a Palestinian unity government, after a second meeting with Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal.
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Romania spy chief 'to be new PM'
Romania's intelligence service chief Mihai Razvan Ungureanu is nominated as prime minister after Emil Bloc resigns amid widespread austerity protests.
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Delay in Greece bailout meeting
Government talks in Greece to try to agree new austerity measures needed to secure bailout funds and avoid defaulting on its debts, are delayed.
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Vatican summit tackles sex abuse
Roman Catholic leaders meet to draw up guidelines on how the church should deal with the sexual abuse of children by priests.
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Gas price rises as freeze bites
The price of gas increases sharply around Europe as below-freezing temperatures lead to a surge in demand.
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| Health and Wellness News |
Spanking linked to more aggression in kids
A review of 20 years of research finds that physically disciplining a child has long-term, harmful effects on their development.
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Docs diagnose Harry Potter's headaches
 After years of studying, experts think they've figured out what was ailing Harry Potter all those years -- a nummular headache.
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Study: Child abuse bigger threat than SIDS
In the first national estimate of serious injuries due to child abuse, Yale University researchers say 4,600 U.S. children were hospitalized with broken bones, traumatic brain injury and other serious damage caused by abuse. Babies younger than one were the most common victims.
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11 instant mood-boosting foods
 Dark chocolate, blue potatoes and lemon macaroons! Find out what other surprising foods can help feed your brain and improve mood.
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CDC: 1 in 5 kids exposed to secondhand smoke in cars
Texting while driving, speeding and back-seat hanky-panky aren't all that parents need to worry about when their kids are in cars: Add secondhand smoke to the list.
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| Entertainment News |
Will Ferrell's Super Bowl ad for Nebraska only
 Nebraskans, you're one up on the rest of the nation. You, and only you, were shown the most-talked-about local-only Super Bowl ad during Sunday's game.
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Report: No jail for 'Teen Mom' Amber — yet
 According to TMZ, an Indiana judge today approved the plea deal she struck on Jan. 27. What does this mean? No five-year prison term.
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Madonna brings something old, new to show
 Madonna promised no "wardrobe malfunction" during her Super Bowl halftime show and she was true to her word, offering a well-choreographed, lip-synced performance of some of her biggest hits, as well as her new single.
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M.I.A. flips middle finger during halftime show
 The singer, who joined Madonna during Sunday's Super Bowl XLVI halftime show, didn't experience a wardrobe malfunction, but instead gave viewers at home a shock when she flipped her middle finger to TV cameras.
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Demi Moore reportedly seeks treatment in rehab
 A source confirms to Us Weekly that the actress -- who suffered a seizure after smoking an "incense-like substance" on January 23 -- has entered rehab, and began receiving treatment late last week.
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| Oddly Enough |
Tawanese celebrate year of the dragon by launching paper lanterns into the sky
February 6- Paper lanterns light up the sky in Taiwan as a symbol of good wishes and protection. It's part of an annual celebration marking the new year. This year is the "year of the dragon." Andrew Schmertz reports.
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Floating cities proposed as havens of future happiness
Feb. 3 - From Russia and the Middle East to western Europe and the United States, dissatisfaction with politics and politicians has led to protest, conflict and, in many cases, violence. But it doesn't have to be that way, according to a U.S. think-tank called The Seasteading Institute. Backed by wealthy donors, the non-profit group believes future peace and prosperity lies far out at sea. Ben Gruber reports.
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Brussels statue too cold to ‘go’
Feb. 2 - The Manneken-Pis, a bronze statue of a young boy urinating that is a symbol of Brussels and a major tourist attraction, has had to stop peeing because of sub-zero temperatures. Tara Cleary reports.
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Groundhog predicts six more wintry weeks
Feb. 2 - Continuing a tradition started in 1886, the Pennsylvania town of Punxsutawney celebrates Groundhog Day. Tara Cleary reports.
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Snow bath chills Chinese soldiers
Feb. 1 - Special task force soldiers in northeast China undergo tough winter training including a 'snow bath'. Tara Cleary reports.
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| New York Times Homepage |
U.S. Embassy in Syria Halts Operations as Violence Flares
The United States withdrew all staff from its embassy in Syria on Monday, blaming President Bashar al-Assad for escalating violence and mayhem in the country.
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Political Memo: Obama Campaign on Lookout for Romney Flubs
Obama campaign aides are spending their time, they say, looking for Mitt Romney missteps, and they have been rewarded.
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TIMESCAST: TimesCast | February 6, 2012
The United States shutters its Syrian embassy as violence grows | Fatah and Hamas form an interim Palestinian government.
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Giants 21, Patriots 17: Super Bowl — Resilient Giants Edge Patriots to Win Super Bowl XLVI
In their second Super Bowl matchup in five seasons, the Giants and Eli Manning scored another victory over Tom Brady and the Patriots, earning the franchise its fourth Super Bowl title.
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The Long Run: For Ron Paul, a Distinctive Worldview of Long Standing
Ron Paul’s political views are unusual, and, as a closer look at his life reveals, unusually constant, shaping not only his career in Congress but also how he has lived his life.
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| Quote of the Day |
Ethel Waters
"We are all gifted. That is our inheritance."
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George Eliot
"It is never too late to be what you might have been."
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Francesco Guicciardini
"Since there is nothing so well worth having as friends, never lose a chance to make them."
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George Ade
"Nothing is improbable until it moves into past tense."
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| How to of the Day |
How to Make Indonesian Kopi Tobruk
Think of Kopi tobruk as drinking coffee au naturel, without either your Bodum-brand French press or your Singapore/Thai dirty sock filter. Kopi tobruk is finely ground coffee beans. Sometimes unglamorously referred to as “mud coffee,” (no relation to the New York-based coffee chain), it is one of the most common forms of coffee available in Indonesia. Knowing how to make your own coffee Kopi Tobruk is crucial for black coffee drinkers because the local alternatives are either a) instant 3-in-1 coffee mixes which are invariably sweet or too sweet, b) drip-coffee which requires having a coffee maker, filters, and time or c) coffees from specialty cafes which cost.
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How to Make a Baggy T Shirt Fitted
Baggy t-shirts aren't to everyone's taste. Making a baggy one fitted isn't that hard and is one great way to keep a t-shirt with a terrific design and still get a perfect fit.
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How to Create a Twilight Valentine's Day
As the years have gone by, Twilight has moved beyond the realm of the books and movies. The teenage saga has re-formed into cosplaying and men and women of various ages, from tweens to mothers, have an attachment to it.
Instead of treating your loved one with the usual commercial chocolate or card, why not surprise them with a Twilight themed Valentine's Day? It'll send chills of delight up your loved one's spine.
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How to Squeeze Up Toothpaste Tubes with a Binder Clip
A typical everyday action for many of us is rolling and squeezing the toothpaste tube every time we brush our teeth. However, with the commonplace plastic tubes used for toothpaste, they tend to spring back and you have to roll again every single time, a task that is both monotonous and bothersome. With just a simple binder clip, you can free yourself from this trivial and repetitive task for good. Here's how.
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How to Make a Valentine's Photo Frame Collage
For this Valentine's Day, a uniquely tailored way of sharing photos of you and your loved one is to create a heart-shaped photo frame filled to the brim with a collage of your favorite photos. This craft project is straightforward, although you'll need to put in some time and effort. The end result will melt your beloved's heart.
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| Ask Yahoo |
What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
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What happened to Ask Yahoo!?
Ask Yahoo! is teaming up with Yahoo! Answers to bring you Ask Mike. It's another way to pose questions, get answers, and (hopefully) learn a thing or two. Please visit us at our new home on Yahoo! Answers, and join our network today. To learn more about Yahoo! Answers, the Answers Network, and Ask Mike, head to our help pages...
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Is the postmaster general really a general?
The postmaster general (PMG) has one of the coolest job titles in the United States government. But the position, while important, has little to do with the military...
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Why do people yell "Free Bird!" at rock concerts?
It happens at nearly every rock show. During a lull, while the band's in between tunes, someone in the audience requests Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird." It's meant as a joke, but it's never really funny. So how did the unfortunate tradition begin?...
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Who "invented" zombies?
Filmmaker George Romero turned zombies into movie icons in his epic "Night of the Living Dead" horror series. But to say he "invented" them is giving the guy too much credit. The truth is, these lurching, brain-crazed creatures have deep roots in Haitian folklore...
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