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11/22/2024 09:00:35 am

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Hacker Group Anonymous Claims First Victim in the Name of Charlie Hebdo

The collective hacker group known as "Anonymous" has declared war on Islamic extremists after the recent attack on Paris-based satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo. The group state that they have claimed their first victim.

Peyton Manning

Denver Fans Shower Peyton Manning with Boos After Poor Performance Against Colts

The fans of the Denver Broncos let their quarterback, Peyton Manning, know exactly how they felt after playing a losing effort against the Indianapolis Colts (24-13) when they let rain a barrage of deafening "boos". The Broncos were eliminated from the playoffs.

Dez Bryant

Reversal of Dez Bryant's 31-yard Catch Buries Dallas Cowboys Playoff Dream

After a stunning pass from Tony Romo, the Dallas Cowboys were a mere yard away from beating the Green Bay Packers. However, Dez Bryant's 31-yard catch was reversed. The reversal knocked the Cowboys out of the playoffs (26-21).

Kexue

China's Research Vessel Embarks on West Pacific Seamount Expedition

China's most sophisticated research vessel, the Kexue, left the eastern city of Xiamen on Saturday en route to its new expedition to a west Pacific seamount.

China's Yu Hai celebrates his goal during their Asian Cup Group B soccer match against Saudi Arabia at the Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane

Asian Cup: Saudi Arabia Falls to China 1-0

Saudi Arabia was upset in an Asian Cup match on Saturday, with China beating them 1-0. The team from China saved a second-half penalty then scored a goal off a deflection from a defender.

He Zhianliang, Key Figure in China's Return to Olympics, Dies at 85

He Zhianliang, an influential person who was instrumental in returning China to the fold of the Olympics, died last January 4 in Beijing. He was 85 years old.

Aaron Hernandez on trial

Murder Trial of New England Patriots Player Aaron Hernandez Begins

The murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez began on Friday. The trial was for the June 2013 murder of a semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd.

Disgruntled Knicks Fans Wear Paper Bags on Heads

The celebrity row at Madison Square Garden was occupied by five 18-year old fans with paper bags on their heads. They said it was a protest to the New York Knicks' terrible season so far. That night, the Knicks fell to the Houston Rockets 120-96.

The Boston Skyline

Boston Beats Out Los Angeles as Possible Candidate to Host Olympics

In an unexpected turn of events, the United States Olympic Committee named Boston as the nation's official bid candidate for the 2024 Olympics. They beat out Los Angeles for the right.

Ray Rice

Investigation Shows Ravens Had Detailed Report on Ray Rice Incident Since February

An investigation carried out by former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director Robert S. Mueller has determined that the Baltimore Ravens had detailed reports about Ray Rice's domestic violence incident since early February.

Timofey Mozgov (R)

Cleveland Cavaliers Acquire Timovey Mozgov From Denver Nuggets

Size has been a constant problem for Cleveland Cavaliers. With the loss of Anderson Varejao, the team had to fill their big-man position by acquiring center Timofey Mozgov from the Denver Nuggets.

Quarterback Jameis Winston in November 2013.

Jameis Winston Declares for NFL Draft While Florida State Sued by Woman Accuser

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston announced his availability for the National Football League (NFL) draft on Wednesday. The announcement was made at the same time that Florida State was sued by the woman who accused Winston of rape.

Austen Heinz, far left, of Cambrian Genomics, grows genetically engineered plants, including a rose, left, that glows in the dark. Cambrian is working with the rose’s creator, Glowing Plant, which raised funds on Kick starter before the platform banned su

Powerful Start-up to Allow Customers Design New Creatures on Computer and Print the DNA

A new DNA start-up will allow customers to tinker with genetic codes of plants and animals and even design new creatures on a computer. Then, the DNA is printed quickly, accurately, and cheaply.

Bill Gates (R) Drinks Water Treated from Human Waste

From Poop to Potable; Bill Gates Tastes Water Made from Human Waste

The Omniprocessor, a project designed and built by Janicki Bioenergy, is finding success turning human waste into potable water. Bill Gates himself was at hand to take a long swig of the newly-created drinking water.

Shanghai New Year's Eve Stampede

Chinese Government Manages Public Emotions as Families Grieve Over New Year's Eve Stampede

As friends and families mourned the passing of their loved ones who perished in the Shanghai New Year's Eve stampede, the Chinese government did not allow time for tears as they dragged away anyone who cried out emotionally.

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