Society

Albuquerque DA Bypasses Grand Jury, Present Murder of Homeless Man Case Killed by 2 Cops to Judge

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 13, 2015 02:08 AM EST

The Albuquerque district attorney filed on Monday murder charge against a SWAT team member and a detective for the death of a knife-wielding homeless man. read more

Cancer Bills Push Chinese Mother to Choose Death Over Treatment

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 13, 2015 01:51 AM EST

Chinese mother Xiao Caiyu reportedly wants to die rather than continue the treatment of her cervical cancer as her hospital bills continue to pile up, leaving her family in debt. read more

Man Comes Up With Absurd Way Of Smuggling 94 iPhones Into China

Bianca Ortega   | Jan 13, 2015 01:23 AM EST

A man who thought he could illegally sneak 94 iPhones into China came up with an absurd way of doing so, but Chinese authorities easily busted his attempt, which fast became the butt of jokes across the Internet. read more

Robert Stone, Iconic Author, Dead At 77

Christian George Acevedo   | Jan 13, 2015 09:05 PM EST

Iconic American novelist Robert Stone, author of such critically-acclaimed works of art as Dog Soldiers, succumbed to pulmonary ailment. He died at the age of 77 in Key West. read more

Police in China Kill Six Bombers, Thwart Terror Attack

Michael A. Katz   | Jan 12, 2015 04:08 PM EST

Six terrorists armed with explosive devices were shot dead by police in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. read more

As China’s Xi Tightens Control, Grip on Power Slips, says Report

Michael A. Katz   | Jan 12, 2015 03:15 PM EST

Repression in China has increased significantly since President Xi Jinping came to power; however, the Communist party's grip on control may be less secure than it seems, says a new report. read more

Angry Camel Hoofs Two People to Death in Texas

Raymond Legaspi   | Jan 12, 2015 06:30 AM EST

A big and angry camel killed two people after trampling them at a farm in Texas, the Wichita Falls sheriff's office reported. read more

Chinese Passengers Land in Jail for Opening Plane's Emergency Exits

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 12, 2015 05:29 AM EST

Instead of going to Beijing from Chengdu, two China Eastern passengers ended up in jail for opening Flight MU2036's emergency exit on Saturday while the aircraft was already taxiing. read more

£170: Costliest Cigarette for Unschooled Chinese Farmer on Free Flight

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 12, 2015 02:58 AM EST

Even if he does not know how to read or write, 61-year-old farmer Xu Miaoqing had an informal, but very expensive lesson while traveling on Christmas day to Bangkok from mainland China. read more

Muslim Employee Hailed As Hero After Saving Shoppers During Paris Hostage Crisis

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 12, 2015 02:44 AM EST

A Muslim employee identified as Lassana Bathily reportedly hid a group of people who were shopping at a Parish kosher market during a hostage situation on January 9, 2015 and he is now being hailed as a hero for his acts. read more

George Zimmerman Arrested for Throwing Wine Bottle at Girlfriend

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 12, 2015 02:18 AM EST

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office arrested on Friday night George Zimmerman at his home in Lake Mary. He was accused of throwing a bottle of wine at his girlfriend, leading to the filing of aggravated assault charges. read more

Burmese Child Sold in Myanmar by Father, Trafficked in China

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 12, 2015 01:39 AM EST

A Burmese girl from Myanmar identified as Khin Khin Oo was only four years old when sold by her father last year and was reportedly brought to China for human trafficking, Ma Shan, her grandmother confirms. read more

Canadian Family Pushes to Adopt Blind Teen From China

Kat De Guzman   | Jan 12, 2015 01:21 AM EST

A family from Edmonton, Canada is pushing to adopt ZiYa, a blind 13-year-old who has been an orphan since she was only three months old. read more

Romantic Bid Becomes Bloody for American Soldier and Surprised Wife

Vittorio Hernandez   | Jan 12, 2015 12:54 AM EST

Zia Segule, a 28-year-old American soldier assigned at Fort Bragg hoped to surprise his wife Tiffany with breakfast in bed on Friday morning, but instead of a smile and a "thank you," he got a bullet on his chest. read more

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