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12/23/2024 12:44:07 pm

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Cuddell Recreation Center

Injuries to Major Vessels, Intestines, & Pelvis Cause of Death of Toy Gun-Toting 12-Year-Old Shot by Cops

Twelve-year-old Tamir Rice died of a gunshot wound on his torso, the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office disclosed in a report released on Monday.

Protests After Ferguson Jury Decision

‘No Indictment’ Decision In Ferguson Shootout Over Michael Brown Death Expectedly Sparks Outrage

As expected, the "no indictment" decision of the grand jury on the death of black youth Michael Brown in the Ferguson shooting sparked outrage from Americans.

Ferguson police

Missouri Residents Slam Ferguson Grand Jury Choice To Announce Decision At Night, Fearing ‘Maximum Riotous Effect’

Missouri residents heavily criticized the grand jury's choice of 5 p.m. to announce the decision on whether to recommend charges to be filed against white officer Darren Wilson over the Ferguson shooting of black youth Michael Brown, fearing darkness is the perfect cover to create chaos and mayhem.

Chinese Students

Report: 80% of China’s Rich Send Their Kids to Study Abroad

In the latest World Ultra Wealth Report released last week, China was ranked third in the total number of Ultra-High Net Worth (UHNW) individuals in 2013. For that year, there were 7,905 wealthy Chinese with net worth over $30 million.

Oil Production

Failure Of OPEC To Assure Market That Oil Price Won’t Collapse Causes 4.1% Drop In WTI Net-Long Positions

The once very powerful oil cartel, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), is not impressing hedge fund managers over the group's failure to assure the market that oil prices won't collapse.

Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton Would Be ‘Formidable Candidate’ & ‘Great President’: Barack Obama

Despite their being rivals for the 2008 Democratic nomination for the presidency, U.S. President Barack Obama considers former Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Clinton a friend. He also believes that should Clinton give the highest office another try, she would be a "formidable candidate" and "terrific president" if she wins.

Spratlys Islands

China Says Construction at Disputed Reef for Intelligence Gathering Use

Col. Jin Zirui of the Chinese Air Force Headquarters justified the ongoing construction of an airstrip at Fiery Cross Reef, one of the islands in the Spratlys that is being disputed by several Asian nations.

Cuddell Recreation Center

12-Year-Old Cleveland Boy With Toy Gun Dies After Being Shot By Police

The 12-year-old boy from Cleveland who was shot by a police officer after mistaking the youth's toy gun for a real weapon died on Sunday.

eBooks

New York Federal Judge OKs $450M Settlement for eBook Price Fixing Case

Judge Denise Cote of the United States District Court in Manhattan gave her final approval on Friday, the preliminary approval she granted Apple in August a $450 million settlement over its eBook price-fixing case. She described the amount as fair and reasonable.

Cuddell Recreation Center

Toy Gun-toting 12-Year-Old Boy Critical after Being Shot by Cops

A 911 caller reported that a male youth was brandishing a BB gun while playing outside a fun center in Cleveland on Saturday afternoon but acknowledged it could be a fake or toy gun only. However, despite the advanced warning, the two Cleveland cops who responded to the call fired two shots. One hit the boy in the stomach and the boy is now fighting for his life.

Manny Pacquiao Wins Over Algieri

Pacquiao Wins Over Algieri via Unanimous Decision

Fans were not disappointed and the predictions were correct. Given the 7.5-1 odds if favor of eight-division title holder Manny Pacquiao, the unanimous decision given by the three judges didn't surprise the 13,000 fans who watched the match live at the Cotai Arena in Macau and the millions who viewed it through pay-per-view.

Moon landing 2024

Lunar Mission One Project to Plant Time Capsule in Moon; Raises More than $1M via Crowdfunding in 4 Days

In just four days that it listed on crowdfunding site Kickstarter, the Lunar Mission One project has raised more than $1 million since its official launch on November 19. The amount is almost half the amount needed by the British scientists who thought of the venture in 2007.

Spratlys Islands

China Building Another Island on Disputed Spratlys

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Philippine President Benigno Aquino III shook hands at the recent APEC Summit in Beijing, raising hopes that the two Asian nations would be able to settle their territorial dispute through diplomacy.

Hyatt Regency London Blast

Hyatt Regency London Blast Injures at Least 14

An explosion damaged the Hyatt Regency London on Friday, injuring at least 14 people. The five-star hotel at Portman Square in Marylebone was evacuated after the blast at 11:40 p.m.

Japan Earthquake

Two Strong Earthquakes Rock Japan, Western China

Several houses collapsed when a magnitude 6.8 tremor hit Nagano, Japan Saturday, while four people were killed when a strong earthquake also hit Western China on the same day.

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