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Deadly Isla Vista Shooting Spawns #YesAllWomen Campaign Online

May 27, 2014 09:46 AM EDT

The deadly Isla Vista shooting which resulted in the death of seven people including the alleged shooter Elliot Rodger prompted women to share via Twitter their own experiences of misogyny via using the hashtag #YesAllWomen.

Satellite Data of Missing Flight 370 Finally Released After Two Months

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May 27, 2014 09:45 AM EDT

Malaysian authorities and British firm Inmarsat finally released the data containing communications between the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 and satellites two months after the initial request for its release.

Chinese Blogger Fired by Tencent After Meeting with US Secretary John Kerry

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May 27, 2014 09:43 AM EDT

Blogger Zhang Jialong says he was fired from his work at Chinese firm Tencent Financial for allegedly leaking trade secrets and participating in a February meeting with US secretary of state John Kerry in February.

Transgender Marriage to be Legal in Hong Kong by July Even if Government Fails to Meet Deadline

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May 27, 2014 01:20 AM EDT

Transgender Marriage will be recognized as legal in Hong Kong starting July 2014 even if the government fails to meet the deadline for the marriage amendment bill.

Exit Poll: Candy Billionaire Petro Poroshenko Wins Ukraine Presidential Election

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May 26, 2014 02:13 AM EDT

Exit polls conducted by three reputable Ukrainian survey firms show that candy billionaire Petro Poroshenko won the country’s presidential election on Sunday, in the wake of weeks-long battle in the eastern region with pro-Moscow separatists.

Indy 500 Has First American Winner Since 2006

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May 26, 2014 01:56 AM EDT

Florida native Ryan Hunter-Reay became the first American to win the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday since 2006 after a thrilling drive-off with Brazilian racer Helio Castroneves.

China Tells State-Owned Companies to Cut Ties with US Consulting Firms

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May 26, 2014 01:52 AM EDT

In the wake of US allegations that five Chinese army officers hacked American companies, China told its state-owned sector to cut their ties with US consulting firms.

US Lawmakers Pressure Obama Administration to Grant Asylum to Christian Sudanese Mom Sentenced to Death

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May 24, 2014 10:49 AM EDT

US Lawmakers are now pressuring the Obama administration to grant asylum to 27-year-old Meriam Yehya Ibrahim, a pregnant Sudanese mom who has been sentenced to death for being a Christian.

‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ Nabs $8.1M on Box Office Opening

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May 24, 2014 08:59 AM EDT

Bryan Singer’s ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ nabbed $8.1 million on its first night on the box office on Thursday and is on its way to soar past its rivals to become 2014’s biggest opening.

Chad Smith Challenges Will Ferrell to Epic Drum-Off on ‘Tonight Show’

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May 24, 2014 05:55 AM EDT

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith challenged lookalike Will Ferrell to an epic drum-off on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where the two celebrities dressed alike, pretended to be each other, and raised money for charity.

Vietnamese Woman Dies After Self-Immolation in Anti-China Protest

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May 23, 2014 01:18 PM EDT

A 67-year-old Vietnamese Woman reportedly died after self-immolation in front of the Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in a protest against China’s oil rig deployment in disputed waters.

‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ Rakes In Rave Reviews

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May 23, 2014 01:11 PM EDT

The famous superhero movie ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ garnered rave reviews from its different critics, with some saying the setting was chaotic, but nevertheless giving the movie a high score.

Kings Rally Past Blackhawks with 6-2 Victory to Even Series

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May 23, 2014 09:46 AM EDT

The Los Angeles Kings rallied past the Chicago Blackhawks with a 6-2 victory to even the series in the second game of the Western Conference Finals.

Landon Donovan Omitted from US World Cup Roster

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May 23, 2014 07:17 AM EDT

Los Angeles Galaxy soccer star Landon Donovan was disappointed was US National Team head coach told him that he did not make it to the final 23-man roster for the next World Cup.

Vietnam Threatens Legal Action Against China in Territorial Spat

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May 22, 2014 04:54 AM EDT

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung threatened to carry out legal action and defense options against China in a territorial spat that the two nations are currently involved in.