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Crashed U.S. Helicopter Pilot Identified

Pilot Of Crashed U.S. Helicopter In Nepal Identified

May 16, 2015 01:53 AM EDT

Relief operations for the recent earthquake in Nepal took an ugly turn when a U.S. military helicopter with eight passengers on board went dark and was soon found high on a mountainside, but there were no sign of survivors. A recent CNN report named the still missing pilot as Captain Chris Norgen, a resident of Wichita, Kansas.

Netflix In Talks To Take Content To China

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May 16, 2015 12:38 AM EDT

Media streaming giant Netflix, Inc. is currently discussing expansion plans to the Chinese market with the help of entities like Chinese online broadcasting companies BesTV and Wasu Media Holding, Co. Netflix eyes China's online video market, which today is worth approximately $6 billion.

California Senate Passes SB 277; Places Most Opt Outs Off The Equation

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May 16, 2015 12:06 AM EDT

After a lengthy debate, California's State Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 277 with an overwhelming vote of 25-10.

Blizzard Punishes Cheating in World of Warcraft; Bans More Than 10,000 Players

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May 15, 2015 11:08 PM EDT

"World of Warcraft", Blizzard Entertainment's flagship massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) takes on in-game cheats with an iron fist as it recently banned more than 10,000 players.

‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ Soars to $1 Billion on the Worldwide Box Office

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May 15, 2015 10:39 PM EDT

In just a span of 24 days since its release, "Avengers: Age of Ultron" passed the $1 billion mark worldwide.

Skype’s Live Translator Feature Now Available To Users

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May 13, 2015 04:09 AM EDT

Skype announced Tuesday that the beta version of its Translator Preview feature is now available to all users of Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 Technical Preview. Users may now take advantage of this handy tool without the need for a sign-up or wait list.

General Motors China Cuts Vehicle Prices On 40 Models To Reduce Inventory

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May 13, 2015 03:42 AM EDT

American car manufacturer General Motors cut the prices of some of its vehicles in China.

New York Times, Buzzfeed, NatGeo, Other Publishers To Post Direct-to-Facebook Articles

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May 13, 2015 01:20 AM EDT

Many major news and magazine publishers like the New York Times, Buzzfeed, NBC News, and NatGeo plan to post articles directly to Facebook.

FDA Proposes to End Ban On Blood Donations By Homosexual and Bisexual Men

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May 13, 2015 01:05 AM EDT

The Food and Drug Commission (FDA) proposed to scrap the decades-old lifetime ban on blood donation by homosexual and bisexual men.

Jay Z Bought Beyonce A ‘Game of Thrones’ Dragon Egg: Emilia Clarke

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May 13, 2015 12:03 AM EDT

"Game of Thrones" star Emilia Clarke reported that rapper Jay Z might have bought a dragon egg from the show for his wife, Beyonce.

Apple Releases iOS 8.4 Beta 3, Improves Music Service

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May 12, 2015 11:52 PM EDT

Apple released the third and latest beta version of its iOS 8.4 to developers with the label build 12H4098c.

Picasso Original ‘Les Femmes d’Alger’ Sells For $179 Million, Breaks World Art Record

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May 12, 2015 08:44 AM EDT

In a record-breaking art auction, Pablo Picasso's "Les femmes d' Alger (Version O)" was sold for $179.4 million with fees last Monday night in New York.

China Pants Retailer Reaches Billionaire Status After Stock Rise

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May 12, 2015 08:29 AM EDT

Chinese entrepreneur Yang Jianxin, chairman of Shanxi Baiyuan Trousers Chain Management Co., Ltd., recently elevated himself to billionaire status after the record-breaking 10% rise of his shares at the Shenzhen Stock Exchange yesterday.

Apple And China’s World Wildlife Fund Pair Up For Sustainable Forests

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May 12, 2015 04:26 AM EDT

Tech giant Apple recently partnered up with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in China to protect as much as one million acres of responsibly managed forests.

New ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Game Details Leaked Ahead of Schedule

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May 11, 2015 09:03 AM EDT

Just recently, the Internet was flooded with what seems to be leaked information on the latest title in the "Assassin's Creed" series, Ubisoft's flagship title. While the game was set to be officially unveiled tomorrow, May 12, with a big world premiere, reports had surfaced regarding its possible location and plot.