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Train Crash In West Virginia Prompts Evacuation Of Two Towns

Geann Pineda   | Feb 17, 2015 12:34 AM EST

A train carrying crude oil has derailed in West Virginia Monday, setting rail cars on fire and forcing the evacuation of nearby communities. read more

15 London Tourist Spots Get Chinese Names

Marcel Woo   | Feb 16, 2015 11:05 AM EST

As part of the United Kingdom's effort to lure more Chinese tourists into England, at least 15 London attractions and locations have been given new Mandarin Names. read more

16-Year-Old Boy, Suspect in Killing Parents and Younger Sister in Kentucky, Killed in Police Shootout

Marcel Woo   | Feb 16, 2015 09:50 AM EST

Friends and relatives described him as a faithful churchgoer and high school ROTC student. But on Sunday, the 16-year-old boy allegedly killed his parents and younger sister in Kentucky. read more

Blind Chinese Teen Gets Adopted By Canadian Couple

Geann Pineda   | Feb 16, 2015 09:55 AM EST

A couple from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada had adopted a 14-year old Chinese girl with a congenital eye condition. read more

China Aims to Stop Police Brutality by Filming Cops during Interrogation

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 16, 2015 09:00 AM EST

As part of the ongoing anti-graft and wide-scale government reform initiated by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2012, interrogation by local police of suspects would now be required to be videotaped. read more

New Jersey Woman Freezes To Death Near Her Home

Geann Pineda   | Feb 16, 2015 08:45 AM EST

A woman from New Jersey was found outside her home Sunday morning - frozen, lifeless. read more

Colorado's Legal Marijuana Market To Reach US $1 Billion by 2016

Marcel Woo   | Feb 16, 2015 06:11 AM EST

Experts said total marijuana tax revenues in Colorado will reach US $94 million annually by 2016, which means the marijuana will be a US $1 billion retail market by next year. read more

China To Abolish Temporary Residence Permit

Geann Pineda   | Feb 16, 2015 05:37 AM EST

China plans to abolish its temporary residence permit and simultaneously overhaul its household registration system or Hukou. read more

LGBT Ad Urges Gays in China to ‘Come Out’; Alibaba Sponsors 10 Gay Couples to Wed in California

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 16, 2015 05:32 AM EST

While being gay in China is no longer illegal in the Asian giant since 1997, many Chinese still look at homosexuals and lesbians as perverts or psychologically sick. read more

Walmart Shooting Kills 1, Injures Cop

Marcel Woo   | Feb 16, 2015 04:27 AM EST

One person was confirmed dead while a police officer was injured in a shooting incident that took place inside a Walmart store in Iuka, Mississippi, the police said. read more

Egypt Bombs ISIS Sites in Libya After Militants Beheaded 21 Egyptians

Marcel Woo   | Feb 16, 2015 04:11 AM EST

To avenge the deaths of 21 Egyptians, who were mercilessly beheaded by Islamic State militants, the Egyptian government confirmed it has bombed ISIS targets in Libya on Monday. read more

New California Law Makes It Easier to Overturn Court Decisions when Experts Recant Testimony

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 16, 2015 03:52 AM EST

California passed a new law, which took effect in January 2015, with the man who was the inspiration behind the legislation as the first beneficiary. read more

New York Experiences 12 Days With No Homicide, The Longest Streak Since 1990

Staff Reporter   | Feb 16, 2015 03:46 AM EST

The New York City (NYC) Police are baffled at the 12 days they have experienced without any homicide cases. The dozen days is the longest peaceful streak in the city since 1990. read more

Las Vegas Road Rage Victim Dies

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 16, 2015 03:42 AM EST

The Las Vegas woman who was shot on Thursday over a road rage incident died on Saturday night after her family decided to take her off life support. Rod Meyers, husband of the victim Tammy Meyers, announced her death. read more

With the Onset of Technology, the Days are Numbered for Calendar Tradition in China

Dino Lirios   | Feb 16, 2015 03:54 AM EST

Apart from the days of the Chinese year coming to an end with the steady approach of the New Year, the days of the Chinese calendar are also coming to a close as future generations and technology is changing the dynamics of society. read more

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