Society

DOJ to Likely Recommend No Charges for Ferguson Cop

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 22, 2015 09:49 AM EST

A Justice Department recommendation to file no civil charges against Police Officer Darren Wilson in the death of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown is expected to trigger another round of violent protests. read more

New York Man Demolishes House But Didn’t Tell Wife

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 22, 2015 08:44 AM EST

A New York man pointed to his wife's house's bad foundation as the reason why he demolished it on Monday. But he didn't inform her nor sought her permission to do so. read more

Beijing Hotel to Offer Chopper Taxi Services to Guests to Beat Capital City’s Gridlock

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 22, 2015 07:26 AM EST

With a helipad on the rooftop of the China World Trade Center built, China World Summit Wing hotel is ready to offer a helicopter taxi service to beat Beijing's massive traffic jam. read more

China Aims to Abolish Goals on Arrests and Convictions

Geann Pineda   | Jan 22, 2015 09:41 AM EST

The Chinese Communist Party has demanded an end to arrest and conviction goals. read more

Frilled Shark Caught in Waters off Australia

Geann Pineda   | Jan 22, 2015 07:12 AM EST

A rare and hideous frilled shark was caught in the waters off Southeastern Australia. read more

New U.S. Visa Rule to Open Floodgates to Chinese Tourists

Geann Pineda   | Jan 22, 2015 04:18 AM EST

More than three three million chinese tourists are expected to flood the US in the next 4 years. read more

2 Bodies Found at Maryland Mansion Fire Site

Geann Pineda   | Jan 22, 2015 02:00 AM EST

After days of search, officials have found two bodies at the ruins of the Maryland Mansion. read more

Man beheaded in Chinese Mall Knife Attack

Geann Pineda   | Jan 22, 2015 01:54 AM EST

A man was beheaded and another stabbed to death, in a gruesome knife attack in a shopping mall in China. read more

China Fires, Demotes 11 Officials Over New Year’s Eve Stampede

Michael A. Katz   | Jan 21, 2015 04:54 PM EST

Zhou Wei, the party chief of Shanghai's Huangpu District, and his deputy Peng Song were fired for dereliction of duty and failing to properly respond to the New Year's Evea stampede in Shanghai's Bund district that left 36 people dead. read more

Gender Imbalance in China More Severe Than in Any Other Country

Dino Lirios   | Jan 21, 2015 11:03 AM EST

Chinese Health Authorities released a statement on Wednesday saying that the gender imbalance among newborns in China is currently the worst and most serious in the world. read more

Supreme Court Strikes Down Inmate Beard Ban

Geanne Pineda   | Jan 21, 2015 01:12 PM EST

The Supreme Court unanimously struck down an Arkansas prison ban on inmate beards, saying it violates religious rights. read more

Five-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Shoots, Kills Infant Brother

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 21, 2015 12:48 PM EST

A five-year-old boy from Elmo, Missouri, accidentally shot and killed his baby brother who was only nine months old after finding a .22-caliber Magnum revolver in his home. read more

Jury Selection Begins in Colorado Shooting Trial

Geanne Pineda   | Jan 21, 2015 02:31 AM EST

Some 9,000 people have received juror summons as jury selection began in the Colorado cinema massacre trial. read more

Third Bird Flu Outbreak Detected in Washington State

Raymond Legaspi   | Jan 21, 2015 02:01 AM EST

Bird flu broke out in Washington state for the third time, sending agriculture officials in a scramble to keep local poultry away from migratory birds that carry the deadly virus. read more

Boston Hospital Shooting Leaves doctor Fatally Injured, Suspect Kills Self

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 21, 2015 02:19 AM EST

A gunman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he attacked the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston on Tuesday and left a doctor fatally injured. read more

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