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Baby Body Parts Send Thailand Authorities On Manhunt For Two American Suspects

Nov 18, 2014 03:50 AM EST

Authorities in Thailand are now looking for two Americans who fled the country after trying to ship stolen chopped baby body parts to the U.S. through a DHL parcel via the courier's Bangkok office.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Russia's Meddling Abroad Could Result In Cold War-Style Confrontation -Merkel, Georgian Leader

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 18, 2014 01:05 AM EST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel minced no words in criticizing Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia's interventionist policies in southeastern Europe. Her views were shared by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, who warned of Russia's move to annex Abkhazia, a breakaway region in Georgia.

Wife Witnesses 61-Year-Old Husband Pushed To Death In Front Of Bronx D Train

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 17, 2014 11:44 PM EST

The NYPD has launched a manhunt for a male wearing a dark bubble jacket whom witnesses pointed to as the person who on Sunday pushed 61-year-old Wai Kuen Kwok to his death at a train station.

China Opens 1st Leg of High-Speed Railway in Beijing

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 17, 2014 05:48 AM EST

With a speed of over 200 kilometers per hour, passengers aboard the newly opened Urumqi-Hami route could cut their travel time between the two Chinese cities to just three hours from the old six hours. The 530-kilometre route is the initial stage of the ambitious 1,775-kilometre railway system linking the capital cities of Xianjing and Gansu Provinces.

Princess Cruises Ship Forced to Dock after Norovirus Affected 4% of Passengers, Crew

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 17, 2014 04:09 AM EST

A month-long cruise to Hawaii and Tahiti is turning into a nightmare for passengers of a Princess Cruises ship after the luxury vessel was forced to dock in San Pedro, California, on Sunday morning. So far, 172 passengers and crew exhibited signs of gastrointestinal ailment as the liner suffered its second norovirus outbreak this year.

Obama Calls Hostage Beheading by ISIS ‘Pure Evil’

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 17, 2014 01:10 AM EST

Even though the third American beheaded by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) had converted to the Islam faith, the extremist organization nevertheless decapitated the 26-year-old former soldier who was known eventually as Abdul-Rahman Kassig.

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper

North Korea Complains To Clapper About Human Rights Issue

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 16, 2014 11:11 PM EST

The rare invitation by North Korea to an American official to a dinner that led to the release of two detained U.S. citizens was part of Pyongyang's attempt to improve its international image.

The World is Running Out of Chocolates, and China’s Appetite is Growing

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 16, 2014 07:25 AM EST

Should millions of chocolate lovers around the world push the panic button? Two manufacturers of this favorite dessert item warned about the looming shortage as demand for chocolates keeps going up, while supply of cocoa - the key ingredient - is dwindling.

Who Funded the Fight for Immigration Reform?

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 16, 2014 04:31 AM EST

At least four of the richest foundations in the United States have been identified as major donors to a national campaign to reform the country's immigration system. In the last 10 years, they jointly contributed more than $300 million to immigration organizations, most of which are backing President Barack Obama's plan to initiate the reforms ahead of Republican action despite threats from GOP leaders.

4 Dead in DuPont's Texas Plant Chemical Leak

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 16, 2014 04:20 AM EST

A chemical used to manufacture insecticides and fungicides at DuPont's plant in La Porte, Texas, leaked on Saturday, killing four workers and injuring one.

Probe on for Bronx Toddler’s Death; Stepfather is Main Suspect

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 16, 2014 04:10 AM EST

The New York Police Department is investigating if the stepfather of a 2-year-old girl, Thaiya Spruill-Smith, has anything to do with the death of the child after they filed assault, reckless assault on a child and endangering the welfare of a child charges against the man.

Jersey Girl Critical after Brother Accidentally Shoots Her with 9mm Gun

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 16, 2014 12:16 AM EST

Anti-gun advocates have another argument in their favor after a 12-year-old boy in New Jersey accidentally shot his 9-year-old sister using a 9 mm gun at about noon on Saturday. The gun belongs to the boyfriend of their mother, 33-year-old Catrease Thomas, who is described by neighbors as a good parent.

Obamacare: Washington Healthplanfinder Shuts Down Site Due to Glitch

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 15, 2014 11:21 PM EST

The U.S. federal government quietly relaunched Obamacare on Saturday and it appears the roll out to extend private health coverage to millions of uninsured American went smoothly as online insurers started to accept enrollees for 2015. However, a few states reported some problems, and Washington state was one of them.

Court Orders New York Strip Club to Pay Dancers $10M

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 15, 2014 11:18 PM EST

Christmas came early for strippers at Rick's Cabaret in New York City after Manhattan Federal Court Judge Paul Engelmayer ruled on Friday in favor of a class-action lawsuit filed by the sexy dancers and awarded them $10.8 million damage.

Google Teams Up with Environmental Groups to Track Global Fishing Activities

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 15, 2014 04:33 AM EST

Information technology giant Google and green groups Skytruth and Oceana unveiled on Friday the Global Fishing Watch to monitor overfishing activities around the world. To perform that daunting task, the project would combine cloud computing, big data and large networks.