It's Weird to Insinuate a Guy You Invited to Your Wedding Is a Rapist

Sam Biddle · 01/05/16 05:58PM

On yesterday’s episode of the conservative Howie Carr Show, Donald Trump was asked to describe the difference between Bill Clinton and Bill Cosby, a man accused of raping tens of women. His answer: “you almost have to ask Bill Clinton that question.”

How Tall Does Each Candidate Seem? 

Allie Jones · 01/05/16 01:10PM

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio wore some cute boots yesterday. Once New York Times reporter Michael Barbaro tweeted out a photo of them, both political and fashion journalists had questions. How high are those heels? (Two inches, easily.) Where did he get them? (The campaign has yet to say.) Do they come in my size? (I personally want to know.) And—cutting to the real issue at hand—how tall is Marco Rubio anyway?

Saudis Say They Will Still Work for Peace in Syria Despite Cutting Ties With Iran

Brendan O'Connor · 01/04/16 09:01PM

After breaking off diplomatic ties with Iran, Saudi Arabia claims that it remains as committed as ever to securing peace in Syria and Yemen. This weekend, majority-Sunni Saudi Arabia ordered the execution of a dissident Shiite cleric, and, in response, protestors in majority-Shiite Iran stormed the Saudi Embassy in Tehran.