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Apple Set to Buy Dr. Dre's Beats for $3.2 Billion

May 09, 2014 08:56 AM EDT

Apple nears its biggest acquisition ever with talks underway of buying headphone manufacturer and music streaming service provider Beats Electronics. The pricetag? US $3.2 billion.

Egyptians Discover Tomb of World's First Diplomat

Robert Sarkanen |

May 09, 2014 08:54 AM EDT

Egypt's Antiquities Minister, Mohamed Ibrahim, announced Thursday the discovery of a new tomb that is believed to be that of the world's first diplomat.

1,281 Chinese Dead from Disease Last Month; AIDS kills Most

Robert Sarkanen |

May 09, 2014 08:51 AM EDT

The National Health and Family Planning Commission of China announced on Thursday: 1,281 people died of infectious diseases in mainland China just last month.

Suspect Guo Xing Chen Cleared of Suspicion in Target Data Breach

Robert Sarkanen |

May 09, 2014 07:37 AM EDT

Guo Xing Chen, who was arrested in Texas in December has now been cleared of suspicion of involvement in the massive Target data breach.

Syphilis On the Rise Among Gay and Bisexual Men

Robert Sarkanen |

May 09, 2014 06:23 AM EDT

CDC reports that cases of Syphilis, a venereal disease, are increasing among gay and bisexual men in the United States, despite being nearly eliminated more than a decade ago.

Chinese President Xi Jinping Met With Taiwanese Politician James Soong in Landmark Event

Robert Sarkanen |

May 08, 2014 02:03 PM EDT

This Wednesday, Chinese president Xi Jinping met veteran and Taiwanese politician James Soong in Beijing, which was the latest step in gradually improving relations between China and long-time opponent Taiwan.

Landmark Computer Model Reproduces the Evolution of the Entire Universe

Robert Sarkanen |

May 08, 2014 09:11 AM EDT

Despite huge advances in technology, no single computer model simulation has been able to reproduce the complexity and immensity of the start and evolution of the known universe. Until now.

China Plans to Build Railway Line to the US Mainland

Robert Sarkanen |

May 08, 2014 08:50 AM EDT

China is considering a high-speed railway going across Siberia and Bering Strait to Alaska, Canada and the United States, making it the longest railway line in the world, according to Beijing Times.

Internet Users to Reach 3 Billion by Yearend

Robert Sarkanen |

May 08, 2014 08:10 AM EDT

The United Nations International Telecommunications Union on Monday said the number of Internet users will reach three billion by the end of the year.

Huawei Launches the World's Slimmest Smartphone

Robert Sarkanen |

May 08, 2014 07:14 AM EDT

Huawei has launched its much-anticipated Ascend P7 in Paris, the new flagship Android that the company hopes will push them over the edge from their current industry third-place ranking.

Alibaba Helps Amazon Rival ShopRunner Conquer China

Robert Sarkanen |

May 08, 2014 06:46 AM EDT

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., one of the biggest e-commerce companies in Asia, has struck a major deal with Amazon rival ShopRunner to help them expand into China.

People are Motivated to Volunteer Even When They are Angry or Sad, Study Shows

Robert Sarkanen |

May 08, 2014 05:37 AM EDT

Empathy motivates people to volunteer, whether it is empathic sadness or anger, a new study shows.

Pregnancy Alters Your Brain, Study Shows

Robert Sarkanen |

May 08, 2014 05:15 AM EDT

A recent study by the University of Royal Holloway London shows pregnant women display increased activity in the right side of their brain, which handles emotional skills.

Chinese Phone Number On Sale for 1 Million USD

Robert Sarkanen |

May 08, 2014 04:43 AM EDT

With over 1.2 billion mobile phones in China, one number recently attracted great attention and greater bids: the unique mobile number 135-5555-5555.

Chinese Army Cracks Down On Corruption

Robert Sarkanen |

May 06, 2014 02:54 PM EDT

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) continues its battle against corruption with recent reports of tough inspections against senior military officers and retirees and their families.

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