Society

Word's 'Most Complicated' Watch Sells At Swis Auction For $24.4 Million

Dan Weisman   | Nov 13, 2014 08:11 AM EST

Got $24.4 million? Then, Patek Philippe has the timepiece for you. The world's "most complicated" watch sold at a Geneva, Switzerland auction Wednesday for a record $24.4 million to an undisclosed buyer. read more

Woman Finds Missing Husband 9 Years Later… Remarried

Christian George Acevedo   | Nov 13, 2014 12:50 AM EST

Karen Marx, 48, had been looking for his husband, Adam, since he mysteriously disappeared without any reason in 2005. read more

Emergency Crews Rescue World Trade Center Window Washers Trapped On 68th Floor

Bianca Ortega   | Nov 12, 2014 11:39 PM EST

Emergency Teams scrambled on Wednesday to rescue two window washers trapped on a platform that was hanging at a dangerous angle from the 68th level of the One World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York. read more

Mormon Religion Founder Joseph Smith Had 40 Wives

Sydney Bonner   | Nov 12, 2014 02:30 AM EST

The founder of the Mormon Church, who has allowed polygamy for over several years, was revealed to have had as many as 40 wives including some who were already committed to someone else and one who was barely 14 years old. read more

U.S. Now Free From Ebola Virus; New York City Mayor Greeted Dr. Craig Spencer With Open Arms

Sydney Bonner   | Nov 12, 2014 02:25 AM EST

The United States of America is now free of all known Ebola cases. Dr. Craig Spencer, who was infected with the virus while treating patients in Guinea, is cured of the Ebola virus and was released yesterday November 11. read more

U.S. Celebrates Veterans Day With Concerts, Ceremonies, Memorials

Dan Weisman   | Nov 11, 2014 05:49 PM EST

At precisely 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, a bugler played "Taps" to commemorate the final hour of World War I as U.S. Vice President Joe Biden laid a wreath at Arlington Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. read more

Indian Sterilization Program Kills Nine, Sickens 64

David Perry   | Nov 11, 2014 03:47 PM EST

Many women quietly opt for sterilization rather than refuse the sexual advances of their husbands. read more

Angry Tweet with Racial Undertones On Ferguson Shooting May Get Texas Teacher Fired

Vittorio Hernandez   | Nov 11, 2014 02:58 AM EST

A female Texas teacher is set to join the ranks of unemployed because of a negative comment she posted on Twitter about the Ferguson shooting of black youth Michael Brown. read more

Ferguson, Mo. Resembles Warzone as it Awaits Grand Jury Ruling

Cory Doyle   | Nov 10, 2014 04:20 PM EST

Residents and Police Authorities in Ferguson, Missouri are preparing for the worst, as a grand jury is expected to make an announcement soon on whether Darren Wilson will be indicted or not. read more

Chinese College Offers Video Game Course on 'Defense of the Ancients'

Michael A. Katz   | Nov 10, 2014 02:38 PM EST

The course, titled "Recent Development of Electronic Sports and Analysis of DOTA teams," aims to improve students' teamwork spirit. read more

Federal Employees, Contractors Responsible for Many Cyber Breaches by Accident

Andy Vitalicio   | Nov 10, 2014 02:24 PM EST

Thousands of cyber incidents happen on U.S. government computers and networks every year, and federal employees and contractors could be responsible - many without their knowledge. read more

More Than 100 Tons Of Dried Tofu Sticks Containing Cancer-Causing Chemicals On Sale

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Nov 10, 2014 09:12 PM EST

Chinese police said more than 100 tons of tofu sticks containing chemicals that cause cancer have reached the public. read more

NYPD Might Issue Tickets Instead Of Arresting People Who Possess Marijuana

Kat De Guzman   | Nov 10, 2014 08:48 PM EST

The New York Police Department is planning to revamp its guidelines regarding people caught with marijuana in their possession, saying they might just issue tickets instead of arresting them. read more

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