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12/22/2024 09:17:51 pm

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The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory Wins "Xtreme Eating Awards" With Some of America's Unhealthiest Foods

The Cheesecake Factory took the cake, and more, at this year's 2014 "Xtreme Eating Awards" by garnering three out of nine awards for its extremely unhealthy dishes.

Cane Corso dog

Arrest Warrants Issued for Owners of Dogs Which Mauled Jogger to Death

Lapeer County prosecutor issued second-degree murder warrants on Thursday for the arrest of a couple owning the dogs who attacked a jogger in Michigan, reports stated on Friday.

Climnate change denier-in-chief Ted Cruz

Sen. Ted Cruz Divides House GOP, Delays Congressional Recess

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) incited a group of U.S. House Republicans and rallied against the border crisis emergency fund bill that prompted an extended House session on Friday.

ArrowStream

Disgruntled Employee Kills Himself After Shooting Boss

Following a job demotion, an unhappy Chicago employee committed suicide after fatally injuring his boss on Thursday, Chicago police reported.

Malaria-carrying insects dissected

Study: Drug-resistant Malaria Present in Southeast Asia

Scientists call for ‘radical action’ to impede further spread of a drug-resistant malaria strain in Southeast Asia on Wednesday as studies indicate that it has now reached the border between Cambodia and Thailand.

Chinese farmers

Worst Drought in Over 60 Years Hits China’s Henan and Inner Mongolia

Severe heat and lingering drought have damaged crops in Henan and Inner Mongolia, and have been affecting power and water supply as rivers and reservoirs continue to dry up.

African Elephant

Heroin-Addicted Elephants in China are Now ‘Clean’

Four elephants who were previously addicted to heroin-laced bananas are now off the drug after being rescued by Chinese conservationists, reports stated on Wednesday.

Eastbourne Pier

Fire Rips Through Iconic Eastbourne Pier in East Sussex

A devastating fire engulfed the historic Eastbourne Pier in East Sussex Wednesday evening, destroying the seaside attraction's roof.

British Airways

African Girls Sue British Airways Over Alleged Sexual Assault

Sixteen victims who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a British Airways (BA) pilot plan to file a lawsuit against the airline after they were allegedly molested during stopovers made in African schools and orphanages, lawyers stated Wednesday.

‘Woman in Black’ Ends her Journey in Virginia

The mysterious “woman in black” seen roaming the roads in the U.S. needed police assistance after being surrounded by a crowd of curious people as she ends her journey in Winchester, Virginia on Tuesday evening.

New Jersey Teen Pleads Guilty in World Trade Center Climb

A New Jersey daredevil, who was charged with a misdemeanor after he snuck to the top of the 104-story 1 World Trade Center tower in New York, pled guilty to the charges on Wednesday.

Burial of Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez

Grieving Mother of Mexican Youngster Sues Border Police

The mother of Mexican teen who was reportedly shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents is now seeking justice for her son, dubbing the incident as “brazen and lawless.”

Ex-Formula 1 Boss Sues Google for Not Removing News of the World Images

Max Mosley, former Formula 1 executive, files a lawsuit on London against Google for continuing to publish photos of him at a sex party.

Australia's Jetstar Apologizes for ‘Flush Drugs’ Flight Crew Warning

Australian domestic airlines Jetstar issued an apology after a flight crew on a Sydney-bound trip advised passengers to flush their drugs down the toilet before the plane lands.

Obama

Experts Say Obama’s Actions on Immigration Might Be Unstoppable

Analysts believe that nothing can stop U.S. President Barack Obama's move to address the border crisis, even if the opposition does not act on the executive's proposals.

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