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US$37,500 Bluefin Tuna

The Most Expensive Tuna Ever in 2015 Fetches US$37,500

The first auction for 2015 at Tokyo's fish market established on Monday a record-breaking price of US$37,500 (4.5 million yen) for a 180-kilogram (400-pound) Pacific bluefin tuna.

Funeral Service for Slain NYPD Officer

Despite Order from Bratton, Hundreds of Cops Still Turned Back on NY Mayor at Funeral of Wenjian Liu

Not even an order from New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton for police officers attending the funeral of slain NYC police officer Wenjian Liu to show restraint could hide what city cops feel about Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Investigators Want Sailor Gutzler’s Help In Establishing Cause Of Kentucky Plane Crash

As a survivor and witness to the crash of their family's jet, 7-year-old Sailor Gutzler could provide investigators vital information to help them establish the cause of the air mishap.

Prince Andrew

Dad Of Prince Andrew’s 'Sex Slave' Seeks Prosecution If Virginia Roberts’ Claim Is True

Buckingham Palace's unusual two denials of Prince Andrew's alleged involvement in sex with a minor is not sufficient for Sky Roberts, the father of Virginia Roberts, the woman who claims she had sex orgy with the prince thrice as part of her duties as sex slave to the royal's friend, financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Gongchen Tower

Fire Destroys 600-Year-Old Tower in Southwest China

Residents of the Nanzhao Township, Weishan County in Yunnan Province are lamenting the loss of a major historical site after fire razed the 600-year-old Gongchen Tower.

Beer

Beer Price Likely to Stay Despite Bad Barley Crop Last Year

Even if planters consider 2014 the worst year for the production of malt in the U.S., beer makers said prices of the drink would likely not go up.

Chiara Natasha: A Family Reunion that Was Not to Be

A family of four members were travelling to Singapore from Surabaya, Indonesia, to celebrate the Christmas holidays with one member who is studying at the Methodist Girls' School in the Lion city.

Mike Huckabee

Mike Huckabee Leaves Fox News to Prepare for 2016 Presidential Bid

Fox News host and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is considering running for the presidency in 2016. While he won't make a final decision until late spring of 2015, he announced on Saturday that he is quitting his TV hosting job.

Body of Missing Pennsylvania Student Found

After a five-week search, the Garden State Underwater Recovery Unit finally found on Saturday noon the body of 21-year-old student Shane Montgomery. He was found at the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia.

Rockslides

Idaho Earthquake Causes Significant Damage; No Injuries

There were only rockslides that blocked some roads on Saturday, but there were no injuries when a 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Idaho at 10:44 a.m. But there was significant damage, particularly cracks on the walls of the homes close to the epicenter. It also caused power outage around Custer County.

Sailor Gutzler’s Amazing Courage Amid Loss

Amid the realization that her family members could be dead, 7-year-old Sailor Gutzler, the lone survivor of the Piper plane crash in Kentucky on Friday, walked a quarter of mile in the wooded darkness to look for help.

China's Foreign Ministry Officials

Top Diplomat Ensnared by China’s Anti-Corruption Drive

China's Foreign Ministry removed Zhang Kunsheng, the assistant foreign minister, from his post and is investigating him for violating discipline.

Sarah Palin Uses Photo of Kid Stepping on Dog with Her Inspirational Message about Stepping Stones

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin started her New Year on a wrong foot. The wrong foot actually belongs to her 6-year-old son Trig, who has Down syndrome, who used the back of their dog as his stepping stone so he could wash dishes.

Piper Jet

7-Year-Old Girl Survives Kentucky Plane Crash that Killed 4

The Kentucky Police had located the crash site of a Piper PA-34 jet that was flying over Marshall County until it lost contact at 6:55 p.m. on Sunday night. While they confirmed the death of four people, including the pilot and passengers, a 7-year-old girl has miraculously survived the plane mishap.

Warehouse Collapse Kills 5, Injures 11 in NE China

A warehouse that is part of an 11-floor residential building in Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, collapsed on Friday during a blaze, leaving two firefighters dead and injuring 11 others.

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