Nick Denton Steps Down As Gawker's President
But he will remain CEO of the media company that he built, and be part of a seven-member managing partnership. He said he wanted to spend more time blogging.
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Why The President Wants To Give Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars To Toddlers
Today's White House summit on early education highlights public and philanthropic partnerships to support high-quality learning opportunities for young children.
Alan Rusbridger, Editor Of 'Guardian,' To Step Down
He is best known in the U.S. for shepherding the newspaper through its coverage of Edward Snowden's leaks of classified material. He will become the chair of the trust that runs the Guardian.
'Pineapple Express' Forecast To Drench The Parched West Coast
Some parts of California are expected to receive up to 9 inches of rain. Parts of Washington state may see more than 10 inches. That would be the most rain the region has gotten since 2009.
S. African Prosecutors To Seek Murder Conviction Against Pistorius
The double-amputee Olympian was convicted earlier this year of culpable homicide, or manslaughter, in the shooting death of his girlfriend. He is serving a five-year prison sentence.
Report Reveals Deeply Misguided Interrogation Tactics, Feinstein Says
The Senate's "torture report" finds that the CIA conducted brutal interrogations of detainees in the years after 9/11, misled elected leaders, and got little useful information from the harsh tactics.
Palestinian Minister Dies In West Bank Protest Against Israel
The circumstances surrounding Ziad Abu Ein's death are unclear. Medics say he died from exposure to tear gas. Israel said it will examine his body jointly with Jordanian and Palestinian pathologists.
Begun The Christmas Tree War Has
When it comes to Christmas trees — like just about everything else — America is split.
Detroit's Bankruptcy Is Over, Michigan's Governor Says
The city's bankruptcy, the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history, will end at 12:01 a.m. ET Thursday, Gov. Rick Snyder said. The city filed for bankruptcy on July 18, 2013.
Alleged Rape Of Passenger Raises Concerns About How Uber Runs Abroad
A passenger in an Uber car in New Delhi reported that the driver raped her. As the company expands into the developing world, questions about the screening of its drivers are being raised.