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Violence Strikes Liberia After Ebola Quarantine Imposition

Aug 21, 2014 04:23 AM EDT

The densely populated area, with around 75,000 inhabitants, has been cited as one of the regions most in danger of an outbreak as 466 out of almost 850 patients have died from the disease.

Tennessee High-School Student Suspended After Saying 'Bless You' To Classmate

Erika Villanueva |

Aug 21, 2014 04:13 AM EDT

A well-raised senior high school student in Tennessee was allegedly punished by her school Monday after saying "Bless you" to a classmate who sneezed.

Illinois Police Arrest Two Robbers-slash-Hostage-Takers Following 20-Hour Standoff

Erika Villanueva |

Aug 21, 2014 04:00 AM EDT

After an extensive standoff with authorities, hostage-takers in the south suburban town of Harvey, Illinois were finally been captured on Wednesday, freeing four remaining hostages.

China’s Netizens Enraged After Air Traffic Controllers Doze Off, Delaying a Passenger Jet’s Landing

Erika Villanueva |

Aug 20, 2014 01:57 PM EDT

A Chinese passenger jet flew over the Wuhan airport several times while waiting for snoozing air traffic controllers to wake up and give them clearance to land, reports on Tuesday stated.

Liberian Ebola Patients Who Escaped From Treatment Center Have Been Found

Erika Villanueva |

Aug 20, 2014 08:30 AM EDT

Liberian Ebola patients who escaped during a mob raid Saturday morning have been found as the death toll reaches a record-high after topping 1,200 deaths as of Tuesday.

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Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson Receives Support As New Witness Reveal His Side Of The Story

Erika Villanueva |

Aug 20, 2014 06:24 AM EDT

Support increases for Ferguson officer Darren Wilson as recent reports say a new witness appeared, who claims to know what happened before the shooting.

2 Police Injured in Illinois Robbery Turned Hostage Situation

Erika Villanueva |

Aug 20, 2014 04:22 AM EDT

It was recently reported that an intense robbery-hostage situation in Harvey, Illinois Tuesday has seen two casualties from the police after a fourth hostage was released.

Connecticut Man Gets ‘Cold Feet,’ Fakes Death to Avoid Marriage

Erika Villanueva |

Aug 20, 2014 04:10 AM EDT

A Connecticut man took the concept of 'cold feet' to the extreme after he faked his own death in an attempt to avoid getting married, reports stated Tuesday.

Rock Climber Falls to His Death in Yosemite Hours After Proposing to Girlfriend

Erika Villanueva |

Aug 20, 2014 02:56 AM EDT

An avid rock climber was able to get his girlfriend's sweet "Yes" prior to falling to his death in Yosemite National Park, several hours after he proposed.

State Of Emergency, Curfew Declared in Ferguson

Grand Jury to Hear Michael Brown Shooting Case on Wednesday

Erika Villanueva |

Aug 20, 2014 02:46 AM EDT

Prosecutors intend to present evidence in the case of the Ferguson, Missouri police shooting, which led to an unarmed teen's death, to a grand jury on Wednesday, in response to the call for justice from the victim's supporters.

Forced Blood Donation Victims Escalate To 10, Mostly Minors

Erika Villanueva |

Aug 20, 2014 12:02 AM EDT

The total number of forced blood donations in northwestern province of Gansu in China has increased to 10, Xinhua News agency reported on Monday.

8 Dead, 4 Injured in Gas Leak Blast in China

Erika Villanueva |

Aug 19, 2014 11:59 PM EDT

Eight people were killed and four have been injured following an explosion on Sunday in a residential building in the northern province of Shanxi.

Nepalese Laws Against Alcoholic Beverages Exempt Traditional Drink

Erika Villanueva |

Aug 19, 2014 04:59 AM EDT

Nepalese wives prepare 'raksi,' a traditional distilled alcoholic beverage offered to Buddhist and Hindu gods during festivities, despite laws in the country against the preparation and consumption of alcoholic drinks.

29 Miners Trapped After Coal Mine Explosion in East China

Erika Villanueva |

Aug 19, 2014 04:37 AM EDT

Almost 30 people are reported missing after an explosion erupted in a coal mine in eastern China’s province of Anhui on Tuesday, local news agencies reported.

Sri Lanka Muslim Mass Grave Excavation Postponed Again

Erika Villanueva |

Aug 19, 2014 03:19 AM EDT

Lack of forensic experts has forced Sri Lankan officials to yet again postpone the extraction of a suspected Muslim mass grave in a former war zone, reports stated on Monday.