Lady Gaga’s Manila concerts face protests

Christian groups in the Philippines plan to protest Lady Gaga’s performances there Monday and Tuesday, just after Muslim protests have cast doubt whether she will be allowed to perform in Indonesia.

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‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Finale: Who Got Hired?

Aubrey O’Day was still bitter about not making the final two on “The Celebrity Apprentice” (Sun., 9 p.m. ET on NBC). In the season finale,…… Business on HuffingtonPost.com

Richard (RJ) Eskow: JPMorgan Chase: Break Up the Big Banks Now. Here’s How.

When Jamie Dimon revealed that JPMorgan Chase had lost billions through risky and legally questionable trading, he said the losses would be about $ 2 billion…… Business on HuffingtonPost.com

US-Pakistan rift complicates NATO summit in Chicago

The Obama administration has been unable to reach an agreement with Pakistan to reopen key supply routes into Afghanistan that were closed after a U.S. strike on two border posts, and this tension has complicated NATO summit. 

Will The Yankee Comandante’s Bones Ever Return To U.S. Soil?

For a moment, he was obscured by the Havana night. It was as if he were invisible, as he had been before coming to Cuba,…… World on HuffingtonPost.com

FCC tries voluntary approach

It is trying to circumvent the tangle of regulations that tie up  land-line service.

Cory Booker Clarifies Criticism Of Obama

Newark, NJ mayor Cory Booker released a YouTube video Sunday evening reiterating his support for President Barack Obama and clarifying criticism he made earlier in…… Business on HuffingtonPost.com

At ”bridge to nowhere,” Romney slams Obama on economy

HILLSBOROUGH, New Hampshire (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney returned to his economic message on Friday, highlighting a “bridge to nowhere” rebuilt by stimulus money and warning the U.S. economy could suffer a fiscal crisis like California’s if he is not elected in November.

Should telecom rules be upgraded?

Pressure is mounting for Congress, but opinions differ about how to tackle the issue.

Gays May Have Fastest Of All Civil Rights Movements

SAN FRANCISCO — In 1958, the Gallup Poll asked Americans whether they approved or disapproved of marriage between blacks and whites. The response was overwhelming:…… Politics on HuffingtonPost.com

Open thread for night owls: For the long-term jobless, things get worse

At The Nation, Greg Kaufman writes: There are 12.5 million unemployed people still seeking work in the United States, and over 5 million of them have… Daily Kos

In Conservative Media, A “Race War” Rages

They don't care if you call it racist. “In Obama's America, the white kids now get beat up with the black kids cheering,” says Limbaugh. It was near midn… BuzzFeed – Politics

Julie Flynn Badal: Facebook Interruptus

My addiction to Facebook hit a breaking point. It was time to go cold turkey. And I learned my need for connection and privacy are in constant competition on social media, and Facebook can’t resolve either need in a satisfactory way…. Media on HuffingtonPost.com

Yahoo To Sell Half Of Its Stake In Alibaba For $7.1 Billion

HONG KONG (AP) — Struggling Internet company Yahoo Inc. has agreed to sell half of its 40 percent stake in Chinese e-commerce group Alibaba for…… Business on HuffingtonPost.com

Romney Super PAC raises less, still tops Democrats

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Restore Our Future, an outside “Super PAC” backing Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, raised $ 3.9 million in April, less than half of its haul in March but still far ahead of its Democratic counterpart working to re-elect President Barack Obama.

Bain Capitalism 101

How does a rapacious company get repeat business?… WSJ.com: Politics And Policy

Who gets to speak in Tampa?

Convention organizers are just starting to tackle one of the trickiest elements — selecting speakers…. POLITICO.com: 2012 LIVE

Stabenow seeks farm deal with South

She tries to heal the breach that split her panel and put her at odds with allies in the House.

Priorities USA Action, Pro-Obama Super PAC, Continues Lackluster Fundraising

The super PAC supporting the reelection campaign of President Barack Obama put in another lackluster month of fundraising in April by pulling in only $ 1.58…… Politics on HuffingtonPost.com

Julie Flynn Badal: Facebook Interrupts

My addiction to Facebook hit a breaking point. It was time to go cold turkey. And I learned my need for connection and privacy are in constant competition on social media, and Facebook can’t resolve either need in a satisfactory way…. Media on HuffingtonPost.com