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Judge orders foie gras be allowed in California: A chef's world after all?The 2012 foie gras ban in California went too far in trying to micro-regulate USDA-approved ingredients, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Unless the state appeals, gourmands have won the battle of the fattened duck, at least for now.
With #BlackBrunch, activists try new way of drawing attention to racial issuesOn weekends, activists dressed in black are entering restaurant after restaurant, chanting and singing. The idea behind #BlackBrunch is to disrupt business as usual at upscale locations.
Marijuana goes mainstream, but not yet welcome on Main StreetOn the one-year anniversary of marijuana legalization in Colorado, most Colorado ski areas have opted to bar recreational pot dispensaries from their touristy downtowns, highlighting a 'branding' tension in states experimenting with legal pot.
In Idaho gun tragedy, does it matter that mother took precautions?After a toddler accidentally killed his mother with her gun while they were shopping, critics blamed the woman for carelessness. But her family says she was a responsible gun owner who had stored the weapon in a specialized gun-carry purse.
Neil deGrasse Tyson lights up Twitter, Facebook. War on Christmas?Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson launched a Twitter storm with his wry tweets on Christmas. He鈥檒l be tweeting on New Years Day too, he writes on Facebook, 鈥榠n case you want to avert your eyes.鈥�
Facebook apologizes for 'Year in Review,' Twitter sees 'war on Christmas'Facebook鈥檚 鈥榊ear In Review鈥� photo albums aren鈥檛 for everybody, especially those who had a rough 2014. On Twitter, Neil DeGrasse Tyson trolled 海角大神s on Christmas Day.
'The Interview' roundup: Crowds chant 'USA,' critics groanThe backstory on Sony Pictures' 'The Interview' 鈥� massive computer hack, apparent terrorist threat 鈥� is more dramatic than the film itself, which is getting mediocre reviews.
Obama gains Republican allies and younger Cuban-Americans on CubaThe portrait of Cuban-Americans is changing as a younger generation comes along, more in tune with what Obama advocates, separating them from their parents and grandparents who came to the US as exiles.
Sony hack becomes four-way war of wordsPresident Obama, Sony execs, movie stars, and a North Korean official have all weighed in on who鈥檚 at fault in the massive computer breach at Sony Pictures Entertainment over the satire 'The Interview.'
Sony hack got you worried? Here are some cyber safety tips.The recent Sony hack reminds those who own personal computer, tablets, or smart phones that their important personal information could be breached by hackers. Here are some ways to help avoid that.
Why Mitt Romney may have the right response for Sony's 'The Interview'Mitt Romney's suggested effort would be the latest in a long history of using America media to raise money for a worthy cause.聽
Sony hack: No more North Korean bad guys? Or Russian? Or ...?Critics argue that Sony鈥檚 decision to pull 'The Interview' sets a dangerous precedent and could lead to a chilling effect in Hollywood. One Steve Carell film already has been canceled. Experts worry more movies about sensitive topics, under pressure from hackers or a wave of self-censorship, could follow.
Why Miami's Cuban-Americans are divided on US thaw with CubaCuban-Americans in South Florida were torn after President Obama's announcement that he would restore ties with Cuba. Long seen as a monolithic group opposed to the Castro regime, 68 percent of Miami-Dade County's Cuban-American population said they favored diplomatic relations in a recent poll.- K.C. school punishes blind boy by replacing cane with pool noodleA Kansas City school punished a boy who was misusing his cane by taking it away, and replacing with a swimming pool noodle. The American Council of the Blind says such punishment is wrong.聽
Rolling Stone's UVA rape story: Here's what we know so farAs the national conversation continues about how best to address the problem of sexual assault, both on campus and off, here is what is currently known about the particular incident at the center of the Rolling Stone story.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan tries to make peace between NYPD and City HallOn Monday, the New York archbishop urged both sides in the debate over Eric Garner's death to 'turn down the volume and speak calmly.' Two officers were assaulted during protests over the weekend, while some NYPD officers have signed forms asking the mayor not to attend police funerals.
Newtown two years on: More guns, more school shootingsTwo years after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., school shootings in the US continue at the rate of nearly one a week. Most Americans think the main problem is mental illness, not lack of gun control.
Thousands march against police brutality, many more with signaturesPeople marched and rallied in Washington, New York, and other cities Saturday, protesting the recent killing of black Americans by white police officers. Meanwhile, more than 1 million people have signed petitions addressing police misconduct.
'Black Man with a Gun' author explains why he doesn鈥檛 carry oneConcerned about racial stereotyping by white and black police officers, the Rev. Kenn Blanchard, author of the 鈥淏lack Man with a Gun鈥� franchise, won鈥檛 carry weapons openly, even where that鈥檚 legal.
Moses as an action hero? What 'Exodus' film says about society today.'Exodus: Gods and Kings' opens Friday and follows in the footsteps of 'Noah' in presenting Bible characters as antiheroes fraught with moral complexity.
