Where Did the Phrase 'Red Herring' Come From?
The figurative phrase is more than 200 years old, but the obscure etymology of a 'red herring' is a fishy story that is itself a red herring.
1970-01-01 08:00
49 people have been killed at Dollar General stores since 2014. Workers are protesting for safer conditions
Dollar General is the fastest-growing retailer in America, opening about 1,000 stores a year. But following repeated violent incidents and federal workplace safety violations at stores, some Dollar General workers and labor advocates are calling for stronger safety and health protections.
1970-01-01 08:00
This is the Face of Disbelief You Make When You Can't Throw Miguel Cabrera Out at Home
The Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night despite a heroic individual effort by Miguel Cabrera. The future Hall of Famer got it on at the plate and on the base paths as he went 3-for-3 and scored from second on a ball that barely made it into the outfield. Rangers left fielder Travis Jankowski tried to throw out Cabrera, but never stood a chance against the man who most recently lost a footrace to 43-year-old pitcher Rich Hill.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ama Ata Aidoo: Ghana's famous author and feminist dies
Ama Ata Aidoo challenged Western perceptions of African women through her award-winning works.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chhattisgarh: India official fined $640 for draining dam to find phone
The man ordered millions of litres to be drained after dropping his phone while taking a selfie.
1970-01-01 08:00
Wrestlers' protest: IOC says police action against Indian athletes very disturbing
International Olympic Committee demands criminal investigation into sexual harassment allegations.
1970-01-01 08:00
India's protesting wrestlers to sink medals in Ganges
The wrestlers, which includes Olympic medallists, have also vowed to go on indefinite hunger strike in Delhi.
1970-01-01 08:00
CSK wins IPL: Dhoni's delayed retirement delights fans
The 41-year-old former Indian captain was expected to retire from all forms of cricket this year.
1970-01-01 08:00
Elizabeth Holmes is going to prison. Will she ever pay victims too?
Experts say victims often never get their money back from those who defrauded them.
1970-01-01 08:00
Centuries after they were convicted, Connecticut formally pardons men and women charged with witchcraft
Hundreds of years after a group of men and women were tried and convicted of witchcraft, Connecticut lawmakers have formally exonerated them for their "crimes."
1970-01-01 08:00
Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who has been sworn in as Nigeria's president
After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu feels entitled to become Nigeria's president.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook Gave Jeremy Strong a Bad Haircut After Filming Final 'Succession' Scene Together
Jeremy Strong Got His Head Shaved by 'Succession' Co-Stars
1970-01-01 08:00