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Does Paul Ryan Have A 'Muslim Beard'? Amid Spending Bill Criticism, Republican House Speaker Fields Personal Attacks
Some Twitter users are speculating that Paul Ryan's new facial hair, combined with his work on a $1 trillion spending bill, signals an ideological shift.
Twitter Just Hired Apple’s Jeffrey Siminoff As Its New Diversity Director
Silicon Valley’s tech companies have come under regular scrutiny for their paucity of black, Latino and female employees.
Xbox 'Countdown Sale Week 2' List Announced: Here's What Games Are On Sale
More than 120 games are on sale in the second of three weeks of discounts, making it a great time to buy new titles.
Refugee Crisis In Europe: Harsh Winter Weather Does Not Deter Nearly 100,000 December Arrivals
Treacherous sea crossings have caused the deaths of nearly 4,000 people, with most refugees fleeing violence in the Middle East.
Stray Dogs Shot In Egypt: Alexandria Governor Called A 'Murderer' As Bloody Photos Surface On Facebook
Animal rights advocates and citizens alike were outraged by bloody photos of dogs lying in the street, and on Sunday the government was forced to scrap the policy.
O'Hare Flight Cancellations: Chicago Winter Weather Delays Travel For Thousands Of Travelers
After over 1,000 flights were canceled Monday due to treacherous weather, some travelers tweeted that they were stuck in the city until Friday.
Who Is Al Jazeera’s Source? Charlie Sly Recants Peyton Manning HGH Allegation [VIDEO]
A former intern at the Guyer Institute in Indiana now says the NFL quarterback did not use human growth hormone.
Steam, PlayStation Network Down: Gamers Report Problems With Online Gaming Services After Hackers Promised Christmas Cyberattack
Gamers flooded Twitter on Christmas voicing their frustration as various gaming services went down, possibly because of hackers who threatened to disrupt them.
Indian PM Narendra Modi To Meet Nawaz Sharif In Pakistan During Brief Surprise Visit
The surprise visit to Pakistan is the first by an Indian prime minister in more than a decade, and it comes just weeks after the two leaders met at the climate-change summit in Paris.
Election 2016: Ahead Of Christmas, Presidential Hopefuls Exchange Insults
As the holiday of peace and joy approaches, presidential candidates have shown little sign of lightening up their rhetoric.
Hillary Clinton Debate Bathroom Controversy: Rand Paul Says Fiorina Can Use Restroom Quickly, So Why Couldn't Former Secretary Of State?
Paul joined the chorus of GOP candidates criticizing Hillary Clinton Wednesday when he said she should be able to quickly use a bathroom because Carly Fiorina could.
Is Ted Cruz A True Conservative? Same-Sex Marriage Comments In New Recording Contradict Previous Statements
Ted Cruz told donors in a closed-door New York City meeting that banning same-sex marriage wouldn't be a top priority for his administration.
Festivus 2015: Rand Paul Airs Grievances Against Fellow Presidential Candidates On Twitter, Hitting Trump, Rubio, Cruz, Clinton And More
The Kentucky senator and Republican presidential candidate is lashing out against fellow White House hopefuls and Washington waste for his holiday tradition.
The Best Tweets Of 2015
In another year of highs and lows for social media, IBT highlights the best of Twitter in 2015.
Miss Universe Winner Gaffe: Donald Trump Says Mistake Would Never Have Happened When He Ran Pageant
Donald Trump drew attention after Miss Universe Pageant host Steve Harvey accidentally announced the wrong winner Sunday night.
Martin Shkreli Twitter Account Hacked; Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Facing Securities Fraud Charges
Martin Shkreli, the pharmaceutical CEO facing U.S. charges of securities fraud, lost control of his Twitter account on Sunday.
Republicans React To ABC Democratic Debate: What Are GOP Candidates Saying On Twitter As Democrats Spar Over Policy?
Jeb Bush was the most active on Twitter, criticizing Hillary Clinton for her policies on fighting ISIS.
Donald Trump Helping ISIS Recruitment? At ABC Democratic Debate, Hillary Clinton Says Republican Front-Runner's Videos Boost Islamic State Membership
Many on the internet were asking whether there's actual proof of ISIS using Donald Trump videos to boost anti-Western sentiment.
Bernie Sanders King Abdullah Democratic Debate Comment: A Brief History Of Socialist Vermont Senator Praising Jordan's Ruler
The Vermont senator heaped praise upon the king of Jordan, not for the first time, during Saturday's Democratic debate.
Was O'Malley Snubbed At Democratic Debate? Amid Gun Control Discussion, Former Maryland Gov. Interrupts Moderators, Says Clinton, Sanders Are 'Flip-Flopping'
Early on in the presidential debate, former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley constantly looked to get a word in edgewise, to no avail.
Bernie Sanders Twitter Still Leads As Candidates Prepare for #DemDebate
Bernie Sanders is far ahead of Hillary Clinton — at least on Twitter.
Spain General Elections 2015 Results: How And When To Find Out Which Candidates Won, Lost
Spain's elections Sunday are expected to feature tight races amid surges by two outsider political parties.
WhatsApp Voltou! Brazil Flips Judge's Decision To Ban Encrypted Messaging App For 48 Hours
Service was restored Thursday morning after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg deemed the decision "sad for Brazil."
Marine Le Pen ISIS Photos Backlash: French Politician Takes Down James Foley Beheading Picture From Twitter
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was condemned by politicians as well as Foley's parents for posting graphic images of ISIS atrocities.
Avoid 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Spoilers With These Browser Extensions And Tools
That's not the force you're feeling, it's the incoming avalanche of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" spoilers.
Europe's Sweeping Data Privacy Reforms Put Google, Facebook And Apple In Regulatory Crosshairs
The European Commission is set to implement rules that could see tech companies like Apple, Facebook and Google facing hundreds of millions of dollars in fines if they can't comply.
CNN Republican Presidential Debate 2015 Live Updates: Best Moments, Twitter Reactions And Analysis As It Happens
The fifth face-off of the party's presidential candidates was expected to focus heavily on terrorism. Click here for updates throughout the evening.
Anonymous Is Hacking ISIS, But Warns Collaborating With US Government Is 'Deeply Stupid'
In a bid to limit any damage to its reputation, a major voice within the group has called for an end to close ties with the U.S. government and to publish everything online for everyone to see.
Twitter Inc. (TWTR) Moments Enter UK With First Story From International Space Station
The social network’s new feature for curating tweets is rolling out to U.K. Twitter users, two months after its U.S. launch.
South Africa ANC Twitter Hack: President Jacob Zuma Not Removed From Office, African National Congress Says
A hacker used the Twitter account of South African President Jacob Zuma to call for his removal in a series of tweets.