Society

Etan Patz 35-Year-Old Murder Trial Hinges on Videotaped Confession by Suspect

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 30, 2015 11:00 AM EST

The murder and kidnapping trial on 6-year-old Etan Patz, who was killed 35 years ago, will begin on Friday. The case relies heavily on a videotaped confession that the suspect made years ago. read more

Boy Scouts Settles with California Sex Abuse Victim to Keep Perversion Files Secret

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 30, 2015 10:54 AM EST

After three days of trial, the Boy Scouts of America agreed to settle with a 20-year-old male Californian who was a victim of sex abuse by a Scout volunteer in 2007. read more

Dartmouth Bans All Alcohol, Aims for Major Cultural Transformation in Campus

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 30, 2015 07:41 AM EST

Life of American college students is marked by alcohol consumption, sex, drugs and party, which explains the growing incidents of rapes like what happened at Vanderbilt University. read more

Beijing Eyes Ukrainian Brides for Chinese Single Men

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 30, 2015 06:36 AM EST

From the Islamic State that considers it okay to rape women so long as they are not Muslims, to Chinese bachelors who could not find a bride, nations grappling with gender imbalance are now considering the import of foreign women to be future wives. read more

Mexico Hospital Blast Kills 2, Scores Injured

Geann Pineda   | Jan 30, 2015 02:36 AM EST

A gas tank exploded outside a children's hospital in Mexico City, killing a woman and a baby. read more

Silk Road Trial Lawyer Fights to Include Emoji as Evidence

Dino Lirios   | Jan 29, 2015 10:41 PM EST

In the midst of the Silk Road trial, the defendant's lawyer is fighting hard to include one key piece of evidence: an emoji. read more

Investors Catch Up with ‘Ship of Gold’ Treasure Hunter Following Arrest in Florida Hotel

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 29, 2015 11:34 AM EST

One hundred sixty-one investors who funded the search by treasure hunter Tommy Thompson will soon find out if they would ever recover the $12.7 million they invested in Thompson's search for gold. read more

Faulty Wiring, Dry Christmas Tree Caused Annapolis Mansion Fire

Geann Pineda   | Jan 29, 2015 11:13 AM EST

Faulty wiring and a dry Christmas tree are to blame for the death of six people in the Annapolis mansion fire. read more

Texas School Probed for Underwear Inspection

Geann Pineda   | Jan 29, 2015 02:58 AM EST

A school in Northern Texas is in hot waters after students complained they were forced to undergo underwear inspection. read more

Stanford Kicks out Olympic Swimmer Caught Raping Unconscious Woman in Campus

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 29, 2015 01:22 AM EST

After experiencing being on top of his sport when he competed in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, 19-year-old Stanford student and swimmer Brock Allen Turner is now at the lowest point in his life. read more

China Adds 17 Million New Cars in 2014

Marcel Woo   | Jan 28, 2015 09:15 PM EST

At least 17 million new cars were added on the Chinese road last year, further cementing China's reputation as the world's largest automobile market, data released by the Ministry of Public Security showed. read more

'Yeti' Spotted in Streets of Boston Amid Blizzard

Raymond Legaspi   | Jan 28, 2015 09:57 PM EST

Amid heavy snowfall and howling winds, an "abominable snowman" was seen straddling the icy streets of Boston on Monday night. read more

Utah Family Drugged Themselves To Death, Feared Apocalypse

Geann Pineda   | Jan 28, 2015 07:57 AM EST

A couple from Utah overdosed themselves and their three children over fears of a pending apocalypse. read more

Mormon Leaders Call for Protection of Gay Rights

Geann Pineda   | Jan 28, 2015 07:37 AM EST

Mormon leaders are calling for measures that will protect gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people from discrimination. read more

Craigslist Car Murder Suspect Charged

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 28, 2015 08:54 PM EST

Elrey "Bud" Runion and his wife June Runion were found dead with gunshot wounds in the head on Monday after going out to buy a replica of the 1966 Ford Mustang convertible which they saw on Craigslist. read more

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