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12/22/2024 10:51:30 am

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Respiratory Disease in Kids

Respiratory Virus Hitting 100s of U.S. Youth Has No Vaccine, Experts State

Possible Human Enterovirus 68 (HEV68) that put hundreds of American children in hospitals in the Midwest has no vaccine, experts stated.

Darren Wilson Photos revealed

Bogus Photo Debunked: Right-Leaning Netizens Post Fake ‘Injured Darren Wilson’ Photo

Several right-leaning personalities posted a bogus photo claiming to be the “injured Darren Wilson” before he shot unarmed Ferguson teen, Michael Brown.

James Holmes

Defense Lawyers Argue Against TV Cameras in Colorado Theater Shooting Trial

Defense lawyers disputed the presence of television cameras during court trial on a theater shooting incident in Colorado citing that it would violate the defendant’s right to a fair trial, reports state on Friday.

British Man Faces Murder Charges for ‘Beheading’ Woman in North London

A 25-year-old man is set to appear in court on Saturday for murder charges after being identified as the suspect for the death of an 82-year-old woman found decapitated in a north London garden.

China Air Pollution

Beijing, Nearby Areas to Establish Emissions Surveillance Network to Treat Car Pollution

Beijing and nearby areas are considering a data-sharing network to help solve China's ever-growing dilemma on air pollution. The network would strengthen coordination and monitoring of vehicle emission to implement emission standards better, Beijing Environmental Protection Bureau official Li Kunsheng said.

Flood in India

Massive Flood Submerges India’s Jammu and Kashmir as Death Toll Tops 60

Massive flooding brought about by a week of nonstop rain in several areas of Jammu and Kashmir in India has killed 65 people, according to the latest reports on Thursday.

Chinese students

China Reveals Plans to Overhaul Exam and Enrollment System by 2020

The Chinese State Council said Thursday it was considering a complete overhaul of the country's high school and college examination and enrollment system by 2020. The State Council aims to improve fairness and transparency through amending the examination and enrollment system all over China, according to Xinhua News Agency.

Six Alleged Rapists Arrested in Kabul's Shocking Gang-Rape Incident

Six men were arrested by Afghan police in relation to a gang rape incident in Kabul City, which involved an 18-year-old and a pregnant woman, report state on Tuesday.

White-fronted Capuchin monkey

Authorities Rescue a Small Monkey from Alleged Hoarder’s Home in Phoenix

What was originally a quest to respond to a hoarding complaint turned out as a rescue operation after authorities rescued a small monkey from an elderly woman’s home in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday.

U.S. Protests for Increase in Minimum Wage for Fast Food Chain Workers

Dozens of Fast Food Workers Arrested for Taking Part in Minimum Wage Protests

Dozens of protesters were arrested all over the United States on Thursday for participating in one of the biggest nationwide protests which were rallying for an increase in fast food workers' minimum wage.

Machete-Wielding Assailant Decapitates Elderly Woman in London

Authorities found an elderly woman dead and decapitated in a garden in north London on Thursday, though police do not believe the incident is related to terrorism.

Chinese Mafia: Guangzhou Gang Members Face Murder, Extortion Charges

More than 20 members of an alleged mafia-style group stood trial on Wednesday in China's southern Guangdong province for several criminal charges, the Xinhua News Agency reported. Li Guoqiang, also known as 'Tau Strong,' together with 22 other individuals were accused of leading, organizing and taking part in a mafia-style Guangzhou gang who were involved in criminal activities from 1998 to 2013.

China earthquake

Ludian: A Month After the Massive 6.5-magnitude Earthquake in Southwest China

After a month of recouping what’s left of their properties and homes, survivors in Ludian county strive to live normally after suffering from the aftermath of the 6.5-magnitude quake that shook southwest China.

Superior Court of California

State Disciplinary Commission Reprimands Two California Judges for Misusing their Courthouse Chambers

Two California judges were disciplined for having sex at their offices at the Superior Court. However, both judges will keep their posts, reports stated on Wednesday.

Washing Machine

Texas Girl Hospitalized After Being Trapped in High-Speed Spinning Washing Machine

A five-year-old girl from Texas was taken to the hospital on Tuesday after obtaining extensive injuries from being spun at high speed in a washing machine for several minutes.

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