Brigitte Bardot, French femme fatale and cultural phenomenon, dies at 91
The actress and singer was a symbol of sexual revolution. She later became an animal-welfare campaigner and incendiary right-wing commenter....
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The actress and singer was a symbol of sexual revolution. She later became an animal-welfare campaigner and incendiary right-wing commenter....
Iran executed at least 1,500 people last year, the Norway-based Iran Human Rights group said on Thursday, in what it called an “unprecedented” hike in the use of capital punishment. “It is very alarmi...
Some smokers are still lighting up at bus stops in Hong Kong despite new rules banning them from doing so while queuing, the Post has observed, with authorities saying they have stepped up inspections...
In a quiet Indianapolis neighborhood, a special group of musicians stepped up to spread some much-needed Christmas spirit to families in need....
After the deadly fire at the Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, questions are growing about the country's safety regulations....
Jessie Ho recalls facing traumatic questions in court that focused on tiny details of her sexual assault case four years earlier, from whether the accused had used his left or right hand to why she ha...
A Virginia family sued Delta and KLM after they say they were bitten by bed bugs on a flight. NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images A family of four from Virginia sued Delta and KLM, claiming a 'bed bug ...
TK Maskot/Getty Images I've been estranged from my mom for several years. Looking back, I can see how my childhood is shaping the way I'm raising my sons. I'm working hard to support their emotions an...
Molly Ward hosted an admin night with her friends to get tasks done. Molly Ward Molly Ward hosted an admin night to tackle tasks with friends in Washington, DC. The event combined productivity and soc...
As the holidays wrap up and the new year begins, remarkable acts of kindness happening across the nation including the Chobani yogurt company helping feed communities....
Ashlee Buzzard has been charged with murder with special allegations in the shooting death of her 9-year-old daughter Melodee Buzzard, according to court documents....
The first US-born pope called on the Catholic faithful on Thursday to reject indifference towards those suffering during the first Christmas address of his pontificate....
French actress, singer and model Brigitte Bardot became an icon of the 1960s by portraying sexually emancipated characters. The animal rights activist also harbored polarizing political views....
Don't speak perfect Oxford English? You may face 'shocking' levels of discrimination when using large language models, researchers have found. New customized AI models could be the answer....
Duolingo shuts down for two weeks every winter, and its CEO says the cost is worth it for real rest. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Duolingo gives its staff two weeks off over the holidays, allowing emplo...
Right-wing influencer's fraud claim leads to threats for Somali daycare owners, DOJ's initial release of Epstein files left many questions unanswered, dozens killed in Swiss Alps bar fire....
This year's figures represent a drop in migrant arrivals from North Africa to the Canary Islands, one of the world's deadliest crossings for migrants hoping to reach the EU....
Syrian authorities said they had tried to separate two groups of protesters. Demonstrations took place in several cities in Syria after an attack on an Alawite mosque on Friday....
A battle over land use is unfolding in the East African country of Tanzania. Evictions from ancestral land to accommodate tourism projects has already driven some Maasai to the brink....
captionTK Milagros Costabel As someone born completely blind , I was often told I'd never get to travel the world. Getting my guide dog changed that, and in three years, we've been to over a dozen cou...