Politics

As we approach Memorial Day, most Americans are conscious of honoring those who have served in the military, so it isn’t surprising that nearly all of us could name the three largest branches of the armed services -- the Army, the Air Force, and the Navy (of which the Marines are the land troops). Quite a few of us could add the Coast Guard to that list.More...

To participate in a mass marriage ceremony in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh on Monday, there was just one requirement for grooms-to-be: prove they owned a toilet.In an effort to improve sanitation (India's 2011 census revealed that less than half of Indian homes had a toilet), the local government required any groom who wished to participate in Monday's mass marriage ceremony to send a photo of themselves with their toilet, or prove their intent to install one within 30 days of their wedding, the Times of India reported Tuesday.More...

Spider, 290x210 cm acrylic on canvas,, 2013More...

Let's forget whether or not the truth matters at this point in the Saga of Rob Ford. In my opinion it doesn't. But there are 6,000 people who have given their money to the Crackstarter campaign who believe it does.Well, they're not likely to get it.More...

Snake Charmer, 2012, mixed media on board.More...

WASHINGTON -- They began as sworn enemies and later made peace as allies of convenience. Now Kentucky's two Republican senators, Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul, have developed a working relationship that serves their mutual interests (at the moment), but which is threatening to tear the GOP apart in the U.S. Senate.The symbol and operational center of their relationship is an unassuming but effective political operative who now lives in Louisville, Ky. Jesse Benton, a veteran of grassroots organizing and Washington consulting, straddles the Republicans' Tea Party vs. Establishment fault line -- a line that seems increasingly to be shifting in the tea party direction.More...

The red carpet rolled out at Studio Paris nightclub in Chicago for Jenny McCarthy and a sold-out crowd, as the model, actress, talk show host, and author hosted the Sixth Annual Rescue Our Angels fundraiser for Generation Rescue. McCarthy is president of Generation Rescue, the leading national organization providing hope, information and immediate treatment assistance to families affected by autism spectrum disorders. Rescue Our Angels, founded by Chicagoans Pete and Michele Doyle, is an event that aims to raise awareness of autism and generate funds to support families dealing with an autism diagnosis. Just six years ago, the Doyles threw a small party in the Loop to educate their friends about their daughter's autism diagnosis and raised $8,000 for the autism awareness charity, Generation Rescue. Last year, thanks in large part to the Doyle's supportive family and friends, Rescue Our Angels raised a staggering $100,000.As guests sipped champagne and enjoyed Paris Club's finest hors d'oeuvres, McCarthy shared about her family's autism journey and made a big announcement: Generation Rescue, which has provided medical grants to a record-breaking 400 families to date, is launching a new campaign to raise $1 million and reach an additional 400 children by December 31, 2013. McCarthy also honored Rescue Our Angels founders Pete and Michele Doyle with an honorary award at the event, which featured a live and silent auction and special musical guest vocalist Madi Wolf. VIPs at the celebration included Jacqueline and Chris Laurita (The Real Housewives of New Jersey), Doug Clerget (The Bachelorette), Alexis Wineman (2013 People's Choice Winner, Miss America) among many other notable Chicagoans.More...

Because they are not just man's best friends...More...

MÉXICO (AP) — Con plantel completo el entrenador del América, Miguel Herrera, dijo el viernes que confía en la capacidad de reacción de sus Águilas para remontar la desventaja que tiene ante Cruz Azul y lograr el campeonato del torneo Clausura mexicano.Las Águilas perdieron 1-0 el jueves por la noche ante la "Máquina" en el partido de ida.More...

Fall Out Boy has a message for embattled Toronto mayor Rob Ford."Kill Yourself!" drummer Andy Hurley declared to Huffington Post when asked what advice he would give to Toronto's most prominent civil servant.More...