Society

Man Blows Self Up AfterFamily Feud

Kat De Guzman   | Nov 17, 2014 10:37 AM EST

A man from Berlin, Germany was so angry after an argument with his family that he blew himself outside their family home, killing himself and injuring several others. read more

Princess Cruises Ship Forced to Dock after Norovirus Affected 4% of Passengers, Crew

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 17, 2014 04:09 AM EST

A month-long cruise to Hawaii and Tahiti is turning into a nightmare for passengers of a Princess Cruises ship after the luxury vessel was forced to dock in San Pedro, California, on Sunday morning. So far, 172 passengers and crew exhibited signs of gastrointestinal ailment as the liner suffered its second norovirus outbreak this year. read more

Surgeon With Ebola Virus In Extremely Critical Condition

Kat De Guzman   | Nov 17, 2014 02:44 AM EST

A surgeon who was infected with Ebola virus while working at Sierra Leone is still at the Nebraska hospital and doctors handling his case pressed, that he is in extremely critical condition. read more

Wife Witnesses 61-Year-Old Husband Pushed To Death In Front Of Bronx D Train

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 17, 2014 11:44 PM EST

The NYPD has launched a manhunt for a male wearing a dark bubble jacket whom witnesses pointed to as the person who on Sunday pushed 61-year-old Wai Kuen Kwok to his death at a train station. read more

Probe on for Bronx Toddler’s Death; Stepfather is Main Suspect

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 16, 2014 04:10 AM EST

The New York Police Department is investigating if the stepfather of a 2-year-old girl, Thaiya Spruill-Smith, has anything to do with the death of the child after they filed assault, reckless assault on a child and endangering the welfare of a child charges against the man. read more

Geography Teacher Draws World Map in Four Minutes

Qi Qin   | Nov 16, 2014 03:55 AM EST

A Geography Teacher in Ningxia province, China, has a talent: being able to draw a world map in only 4 minutes. read more

Jersey Girl Critical after Brother Accidentally Shoots Her with 9mm Gun

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 16, 2014 12:16 AM EST

Anti-gun advocates have another argument in their favor after a 12-year-old boy in New Jersey accidentally shot his 9-year-old sister using a 9 mm gun at about noon on Saturday. The gun belongs to the boyfriend of their mother, 33-year-old Catrease Thomas, who is described by neighbors as a good parent. read more

Court Orders New York Strip Club to Pay Dancers $10M

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 15, 2014 11:18 PM EST

Christmas came early for strippers at Rick's Cabaret in New York City after Manhattan Federal Court Judge Paul Engelmayer ruled on Friday in favor of a class-action lawsuit filed by the sexy dancers and awarded them $10.8 million damage. read more

Obamacare: Washington Healthplanfinder Shuts Down Site Due to Glitch

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 15, 2014 11:21 PM EST

The U.S. federal government quietly relaunched Obamacare on Saturday and it appears the roll out to extend private health coverage to millions of uninsured American went smoothly as online insurers started to accept enrollees for 2015. However, a few states reported some problems, and Washington state was one of them. read more

More Chinese Travelers Choose to Visit U.S., Europe Each Year

Cory Doyle   | Nov 15, 2014 04:33 PM EST

With more workers receiving better salaries and more vacation time in China, an increasing number of Chinese travelers are visiting the U.S. and Europe each year - and spending their money. read more

West Virginia University Student Nolan Michael Burch Dies After Suspected Frat Beating

Janelle Dela Cruz   | Nov 15, 2014 08:17 AM EST

An eighteen-year old freshman student of West Virginia University has died Friday, two days after being found unconscious at the Kappa Sigma House in Morgantown. read more

Washington National Cathedral Holds First-Ever Friday Muslim Prayer

Janelle Dela Cruz   | Nov 15, 2014 05:11 AM EST

Friday was the first time the Washington National Cathedral hosted a Muslim prayer service in a bid to unite Christians and Muslims right at the most prominent Episcopal Church in the nation's capital. read more

NY Nanny Who Killed Two Children says "I'm sorry"

Nyrene Grace Patricia Paranga   | Nov 15, 2014 04:05 AM EST

Court papers indicate that Yoselyn Ortega, the nanny who allegedly stabbed two children to death, regretted what she did saying, "Oh, my God, I'm sorry. I'm sorry for what I've done." read more

3-Year Old Indiana Girl Keeps 'Lonely' Santa Company

Janelle Dela Cruz   | Nov 15, 2014 04:50 AM EST

Three-year old Gracie Lynn Wilson of Evansville, Indiana may be the Christmas story we all thought we've outgrown. On Wednesday, she jumped out at the sight of 'Santa', but not for the usual reasons we know. She never asked for a gift. read more

Beijing Wants to Keep 'APEC Blue'

Phenny Lynn de Vera   | Nov 15, 2014 05:18 AM EST

The recently concluded Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meeting held in Beijing, China on November 5 to 11 marked the beginning of pollution control strategies and environment-friendly measures undertaken by the government to ensure air quality during the summit, hence, the term “APEC blue” was coined which refers to the clear blue skies. read more

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