Emily Lodish

Obama stars in a Cuban sketch comedy video ahead of historic visit

Let's face it, the US president has good timing.

Obama stars in a Cuban sketch comedy video ahead of historic visit

Parenting is hardest in the richest countries

Parenting is hardest in the richest countries

What if everyone had extremely long nose hairs?

What if everyone had extremely long nose hairs?

Donald Trump named 'Islamophobe of the Year'

Donald Trump named 'Islamophobe of the Year'

China bans images of gay people on TV

China bans images of gay people on TV

The real drama behind Oscar winner 'Spotlight' is still playing out around the world

Cardinal George Pell, the highest ranking church official yet, admits to 'enormous' mistakes in allowing abuse.

The real drama behind Oscar winner 'Spotlight' is still playing out around the world

First Trump was likened to Hitler. Then he retweeted Mussolini

It's been a big weekend for Trump and fascist dictators.

First Trump was likened to Hitler. Then he retweeted Mussolini
Coffee pods

Germany's second largest city just says 'nein' to coffee pods

Hamburg bans the devices from government offices.

Germany's second largest city just says 'nein' to coffee pods

Hamburg just became the first city to ban coffee pods

You won't see a 'Kaffeekapselmaschine' in any government buildings in Germany's second largest city.

Hamburg just became the first city to ban coffee pods

Why the 'Cecil effect' is bad news

Zimbabwe's largest wildlife area has a lion problem — and not the kind you usually hear about.

Why the 'Cecil effect' is bad news

In North Korea, even a failed satellite launch would be a learning experience

We're talking about a country that has nuclear weapons, just no reliable means to deliver them. Yet.

In North Korea, even a failed satellite launch would be a learning experience

Taiwan's terrifying earthquake (PHOTOS)

It is one thing to read about a tragedy of such magnitude. It is quite another to take in the images.

Taiwan's terrifying earthquake (PHOTOS)

Assange may feel 'vindicated,' but he hasn't left the embassy yet

There is no doubt the WikiLeaks founder scored a PR victory, but just what it means, practically speaking, remains to be seen.

Assange may feel 'vindicated,' but he hasn't left the embassy yet

Two surprising things happened in Iowa last night

And here's why they matter to the world.

Two surprising things happened in Iowa last night

Amazingly, key leaders are still optimistic about Syria talks

The Islamic State claimed twin blasts in Damascus on Sunday that killed at least 60 people and threw off negotiators in Geneva, where peace talks were maybe somehow about to start.

Amazingly, key leaders are still optimistic about Syria talks