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RCMP Arrests Owner of Python that Killed Young Brothers in New Brunswick

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 07, 2015 02:43 AM EST

The law has finally caught up with Jean-Claude Savoie, owner of an African rock python that killed in August 2013 two young brothers in New Brunswick, Canada. read more

Murder-Suicide Rocks University of South Carolina Campus

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 07, 2015 02:33 AM EST

The University of South Carolina campus was rocked on Thursday by a shooting incident that involved only two people. Police said the incident happened in one room and took only a few minutes. read more

Pope Francis Approves of Spanking Kids, But Dignity of the Child Must be Kept

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 07, 2015 01:41 AM EST

Disciplining children is part of good parenting, says Pope Francis. That includes spanking the kids when necessary and in the proper way, the pontiff said on Thursday at his weekly general audience in the Vatican. read more

Mayo-Plastic Bag Solution for Lice Kills 18-Month-Old Massachusetts Girl

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 06, 2015 07:51 AM EST

Home remedies continue to be tapped by some parents to solve some health issues such as head lice. One such solution is covering the hair with mayonnaise and then covering the head with a plastic bag. read more

‘American Sniper’ Box Office Success Saddles Chris Kyle Murder Trial Jury Selection

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 06, 2015 06:56 AM EST

Jury selection may be more difficult for the Texas court handling the murder trial of famous Navy SEAL Chris Kyle on whose life the blockbuster film "American Sniper" is based. read more

Chinese Grandpa Leaves 6-Year-Old Girl as Bath House Deposit

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 06, 2015 08:50 AM EST

The grandfather of a 6-year-old Chinese girl from Kunming City, Yunnan Province in China is possibly senile or a devious senior. The child, named Siyao, was left by her grandfather as a deposit in a bath house a month ago. read more

Father Handcuffs Himself to Daughter to Keep Her Safe During Chinese New Year Travel

Geann Pineda   | Feb 06, 2015 08:15 AM EST

A man handcuffs himself to his daughter during the Chinese New Year holiday travel rush, to avoid losing her in the heaving crowds. read more

Southern China Market Fire Kills at Least 17 People

Geann Pineda   | Feb 06, 2015 08:05 AM EST

A wholesale market in southern China was gutted by fire Thursday, killing at least 17 people. read more

Herder in China Trips on Fabulous Gold Find

Raymond Legaspi   | Feb 06, 2015 12:33 AM EST

When people say big things come in small packages, that is not necessarily true for a lowly herder in China's far west who had no idea that his fortunes would change overnight when he struck gold - quite literally. read more

Labor Dispute In China Leads To Death Of Foreman

Kat De Guzman   | Feb 06, 2015 01:10 AM EST

A construction foreman has died last week in a labor dispute, bringing more focus into the labor conflicts all over China, especially in the property and construction sectors. read more

Chinese Teen Chops Off Hand to End Internet Addiction

Geann Pineda   | Feb 05, 2015 01:12 PM EST

A Chinese teen chopped off his left hand, in an attempt to end his Internet addiction. read more

China Nuclear Power Firms Merge To Boost Overseas Presence

Desiree Sison   | Feb 05, 2015 12:57 PM EST

Two of China's nuclear power firms will merge in a bid to enhance exports and make its presence felt in the global nuclear power industry. read more

Two Students Injured in Maryland High School Shooting

Geann Pineda   | Feb 05, 2015 12:50 PM EST

Two students were shot outside a school gymnasium in Maryland, while a basketball game was taking place Wednesday night. read more

King Abdullah Essay Contest Slammed By Muslim Americans

Kat De Guzman   | Feb 08, 2015 09:30 PM EST

The Pentagon is set to host an essay competition at the National Defense University to come up with a fitting tribute to the life and leadership of Saudi Arabia's late King Abdullah who died on January 23 but Muslim American groups have slammed the move. read more

Metro-North Train Accident Investigation Begins

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 05, 2015 04:30 AM EST

Initial investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the Tuesday night accident of the Metro-North commuter train found that about 400 feet of its electrified third rail sliced through the first car of the train after it plowed through a car that was stopped on its track. read more

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