Society

21 Hurt in Los Angeles as Expo Line Train Hits Car

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 29, 2015 05:00 AM EDT

Rescuers had to use a "jaws of life" tool to remove the driver of a silver Hyundai Sonata that was hit by a train on Saturday near the University of Southern California. The car driver is in a grave condition, while the train driver has serious injuries. read more

Pennsylvania Child Sneaks Out Of Home At 3 AM To Get Slushie

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 29, 2015 05:10 AM EDT

Like a pregnant woman craving for a particular treat, Annabelle stepped out of the family house on Torresdale Avenue near Cottman, which is part of the Tacony community. read more

Former Ole Miss Student Charged With Two Counts for ‘Desecrating’ James Meredith Statue

LJ Ross   | Mar 29, 2015 04:18 AM EDT

A former Ole Miss student was charged on Friday with two different civil rights charges for hanging a noose and a former Georgia flag depicting a Confederate symbol around the campus’ statue of James Meredith, the first African-American student of the said school. read more

Firefighter Bravely Climbs NYC Building On Fire To Look For Trapped Residents

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 28, 2015 04:31 AM EDT

Even if he was off-duty, FDNY firefighter Mike Shepherd did not have second thought about climbing a building ablaze when a blast shook East Village. Shepherd was down then block when he heard a loud bang. read more

Despite Dismissing Any Discrimination Against Gays, New Indiana Law Receives Backlash

Dino Lirios   | Mar 28, 2015 07:11 AM EDT

A new Indiana religious objections bill recently passed is causing significant backlash due to its detrimental implications on gay people's rights. Defenders of the law though say that it is less an attack on gays and more an action to bolster people's religious freedom. read more

Interstate 35 Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Accident Kills 1, Ties Up Traffic In Major Texas Interstate For Hours

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 27, 2015 07:17 PM EDT

One person died and traffic in both directions were tied up along a major interstate in central Texas on Thursday after a tractor-trailer hit construction beams. The beams were being used to construct a bridge across Interstate 35 in Salado. read more

Alabama ‘Grandma From Hell’ Gets Life Term For Forcing 9-Year-Old Granddaughter To Run To Her Death

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 27, 2015 10:03 AM EDT

The Etowah County jury recommended life term for 49-year-old Joyce Garrad from Alabama for forcing her nine-year-old granddaughter in 2012 to run for three hours while carrying firewood. The run was punishment for Savannah Hardin who lied about eating candy on the school bus. read more

Mother Killed 2 Frozen Kids In Detroit, Says Teen Daughter

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 27, 2015 06:41 AM EDT

Besides the child abuse charges filed against 35-year-old Michelle Blair, the Detroit woman could be charged with murder after the bodies of her two children that were frozen are thawed and autopsied. read more

NYC Gas Blast Collapses Buildings, Injures 19

Geann Pineda   | Mar 27, 2015 06:51 AM EDT

An explosion ripped through the East Village Building in New York City, sparked a massive fire, and caused three buildings to collapse. At least 19 people were injured - four critically. read more

Kidnapping Of California Woman Denise Huskins Was Real, Insists Lawyers Of Boyfriend Aaron Quinn

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 27, 2015 05:20 AM EDT

While the Vallejo police had cast doubt on the claim of Denise Huskins that she was kidnapped, the lawyers of Aaron Quinn, her boyfriend, insists that the abduction was real and not a hoax. read more

Indiana Declares State Of Emergency Due To HIV Outbreak; Provides Needles To Addicts

Geann Pineda   | Mar 27, 2015 05:00 AM EDT

Indiana has declared a state of emergency following an H.I.V. outbreak in one rural county. read more

DOJ Says DEA Agents Attended Sex Parties Funded By Colombian Drug Cartels

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 27, 2015 01:58 AM EDT

If drugs continue to flow from Latin American nations to the U.S., blame it on some Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents stationed in the continent who apparently are conniving with drug lords in exchange for sex parties with prostitutes supplied to the agents. read more

Police Doubt California Woman’s Tale Of Kidnap

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 26, 2015 11:19 AM EDT

From an alleged kidnap victim, a Northern California woman is now being considered by the police as suspect. Denise Huskins and boyfriend Aaron Quinn are now the subjects of investigation after she showed up at 400 miles away in Southern California. read more

Sinkhole Swallows Brazilian Bus But Eventually Spits It Out

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 26, 2015 05:40 AM EDT

Climate change has caused extreme weather conditions in Brazil, from months of drought that ended in February with torrential rains that caused floods. The rains continued through March that on Monday, the floods created a very large sinkhole. read more

Court Proceedings Against Army Deserter Bowe Bergdahl Expected To Be Emotionally Charged

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 26, 2015 01:32 AM EDT

The public should prepare for an emotionally charged court proceedings against Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl who had already been given a copy of the charge sheet. Bergdahl left his patrol in 2009 in Afghanistan but was held captive for five years. read more

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