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11/22/2024 07:12:32 am

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Utah Mom Arrested For Dumping Her Newborn In A Garbage Can

A 24-year-old Utah mom was arrested on Tuesday after she allegedly dumped her own newborn baby in a neighbor’s garbage can, reports stated.

911 Dispatcher Faces Consequences for ‘Poorly Handling’ Call About Baby Locked In Hot Car

A Florida 911 dispatcher faces consequences for failing to assist a frantic Florida mom who accidentally locked her 10-month-old son inside their scorching car.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council  leader Roger Stone

1400 Children in Rotherham Faced Sexual Abuse, Council Head Resigns Over Leadership Failure

A report from Rotherham, UK regarding child abuse has revealed that 1,400 young victims were subjected to sexual exploitation for more than 16 years.

Knee Defender

'Knee Defender' Incites Air Rage, Causes United Airlines Flight to Deviate to Chicago

A United Airlines flight was delayed after an argument between two passengers broke out on Sunday because of a $22 gadget that inhibits airline seats from reclining.

Marijuana Plants

Reported Massive Marijuana Plantation in China Could Be Perfectly Legal Industrial Hemp

A massive illegal marijuana plantation spotted via China’s most hi-tech satellite on Thursday may actually be a perfectly legal industrial hemp, the South China Morning Post reported on Tuesday.

Liberian Soldiers Monitor Border

Tensions Rise in Liberia: Shoot on Sight Order Still in Effect on the Ebola-stricken Country

Tensions on Ebola outbreak continue to heighten as Liberian armed forces are ordered to shoot any illegal border crossers from on sight.

British Embassy Apologizes For ‘Tasteless’ Tweet On White House Torching In 1812 War

After receiving backlash from Americans and British alike, the British diplomats in the U.K. embassy apologized for Tweeting a photo message joking about 1812 War indicating the burning of the White House.

Ice Bucket Challenge

Performing the Ice Bucket Challenge Can Be More Harmful Than Helpful

The viral Ice Bucket Challenge which is meant to help improve lives is gradually endangering them as people become more 'creative' every time they undertake the challenge.

Northern California quake

California Homeowners Opt Not To Have Quake Policies Despite The Presence Pf Many Active Fault Lines Along The State

In spite of risks posed by active fault lines, 90 percent of Californians would not buy earthquake insurance because it costs too much.

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Soldier Pronounced Dead After Shooting Herself At An Army Base In Virginia

A female soldier was pronounced dead after committing suicide on Monday when she barricaded herself at a Virginia base.

'Burning Man' in warmer weather

Rare Rainstorm Forces Nevada ‘Burning Man’ Organizers to Reschedule

A rare bout of rainstorms has forced Burning Man organizers to postpone the supposed start of the week-long festival on Monday as thousands of festivalgoers are stuck in Reno, Nevada until further notice.

Yueyang City Second People’s Hospital medical personnel stage sit-in protest

Medical Staff Stage Sit-in Protest After Patient’s Family Assaults Doctor

More than 200 medical personnel of a hospital in Yueyang City participated in a sit-in protest on Thursday, after a doctor was forced to kneel before a patient’s lifeless body on August 20.

Florida Oranges Face 'Green' Threat

Iconic Florida Citrus Threatened By Invasive Brown Bug

The $9 billion orange industry in Florida now faces a grave threat as an incurable tree disease holds the spotlight.

Pope Francis gestures during a meeting with Asian youths at the Solmoe Shrine in Dangjin

China to Vatican: Don’t Interfere With Our Religion

In response to Pope Francis' offer for a new dialogue with the country, China's government cautions the Vatican to not 'interfere' with their religion as ties between the Holy See and Beijing are still on the rocks.

India Bans Movie For ‘Glorifying’ PM Indira Gandhi’s Killers

After triggering protests prior to its release on August 22, theaters in India are prohibited to show “Kaum De Heere” (or Diamonds of the Community) which allegedly ‘glorified’ Indira Gandhi’s assassins.

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