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McConnell Backs Off from Congress’ Demand to Reverse Obama’s Immigration Executive Action, Faces Conservative Backlash

Feb 26, 2015 09:56 AM EST

GOP members are angry at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for his backing off from the demand by Congress to reverse U.S. President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration as the condition to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Jihadi John Is Young Londoner Mohammed Emwazi

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Feb 26, 2015 08:04 AM EST

The friends of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) beheader Jihadi John has revealed his real identity. He is Mohamme Emwazi from a rich London family who has a degree in computer programming.

Owner of Dell’s Maraschino Cherries Kills Self after Inspectors Bust Marijuana Business

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Feb 26, 2015 07:21 AM EST

Arthur Mondella, the owner of the 67-year-old Dell's Maraschino Cherry factory in New York City, shot himself to death on Tuesday after environmental inspectors discovered that he had a thriving marijuana enterprise too on the same premises.

Morgan Stanley Settles Mortgage-Backed Securities Lawsuit for US$2.6 Billion

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Feb 26, 2015 03:20 AM EST

American banking giant Morgan Stanley will pay the federal government US$2.6 billion to settle the mortgage-backed securities lawsuit that the Department of Justice filed against the Wall Street lender over the 2008 global financial crisis.

Dog Owner Slaps Nestle Purina With Lawsuit Over Alleged Beneful Dog Food Toxin

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Feb 26, 2015 02:01 AM EST

Another lawsuit was filed against Nestle Purina PetCare Company over claims by a pet owner in California that two of his dogs became sick and one died after eating the company's Beneful "kibble" style dog food.

‘American Sniper’ Trial Worsened Stigma on PTSD

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Feb 26, 2015 12:48 AM EST

Psychiatrists note on Wednesday that the capital murder guilty verdict on Eddie Ray Routh, the killer of the "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle, could result in long-lasting damage on the reputation of veterans who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Iranian workers stand in front of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, about 1,200 km (746 miles) south of Tehran October 26, 2010.

Significant Gaps Remain in Iran-U.S. Nuclear Deal

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 23, 2015 09:26 AM EST

Despite the high-level talks on Sunday between U.S. State Secretary John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in a bid to have a comprehensive agreement by the end of February, significant gaps remain.

Foreigners Who Have Adopted Chinese Kids Also Celebrate Lunar New Year

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 23, 2015 08:52 AM EST

Foreigners who adopted and brought home Chinese children have also celebrated China's Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New Year, to allow the children to experience what other children in China are experiencing during the event.

20,000 Soccer-Themed Schools to Open in China by 2017

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 23, 2015 06:54 AM EST

Along with the ascent to power of Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2012 is the growing interest of residents of China in soccer. The push came from no less than the president who is an avid fan of the sport.

P&G Sheds More Brands in Summer Led by Duracell

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 23, 2015 04:20 AM EST

By divesting itself of some of its iconic 100 brands this summer, manufacturing giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) is expected to cut its annual sales by 14 percent. The biggest brand to be sold is Duracell batteries, which Berkshire Hathaway would buy for US$2.6 billion in 2016.

Turkish Men Post Selfies in Mini Skirts to Support Women’s Rights Protesting Murder of 20-Year-Old Female Student

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 23, 2015 04:05 AM EST

No, Scottish kilts are not the fashion rage among Turkish men. But a growing number of men from Turkey are posting selfies wearing miniskirts in social media to support women activists who are protesting the death of Turkish student.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Changes Stand on Abortion

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Feb 23, 2015 04:00 AM EST

A private meeting by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker with Iowa Republicans in January did a lot in changing the politician's point of view on abortion.

McCain Favors U.S. Sending Lethal Weapons to Ukraine

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Feb 23, 2015 03:37 AM EST

Senator John McCain criticized on Sunday not only how the U.S. national leaders are handling the Ukraine conflict but also key European leaders.

Chinese Weddings & Funerals Now Simpler

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 22, 2015 09:38 AM EST

Since China's economy is no longer red-hot as it used to be, Chinese are now tightening their belts not only in their everyday expenses but also for special occasions such as weddings and funerals associated with lavish spending and show of wealth.