Society

Texas Executes Former Gang Member, Suspect says he is Peaceful

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 29, 2014 04:19 AM EDT

Miguel Paredes, a former gang member linked to the Mexican Mafia, has been executed on Tuesday in a death chamber located at Huntsville, Texas after he was found guilty as one of the three people who killed their rivals back in 2000 in San Antonio. read more

New Mexico Sheriff's Deputy Killed Another Deputy due to Alcohol-Fueled Fit

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 29, 2014 04:14 AM EDT

Sheriff's Deputy Tai Chan of New Mexico reportedly killed his fellow deputy, Jeremy Martin, while at a Las Cruces hotel on Monday after they had a fight while under the influence of alcohol. The incident might cause Chan to be charged with murder. read more

Polls on Marijuana Legalization Nears in Three States and Washington

Erika Villanueva   | Oct 29, 2014 03:57 AM EDT

Election Day arrives for Oregon, Alaska, Florida, and Washington, D.C as the possibility that legislators might enact a second wave of marijuana policy reform looms over the country. read more

Maine Nurse Intends to Dodge Ebola In-Home Quarantine

Erika Villanueva   | Oct 29, 2014 12:45 AM EDT

Maine health officials intend to 'pursue legal authority' to impose a voluntary quarantine as a nurse who recently returned from Sierra Leone reportedly expressed plans to dodge the quarantine policy. read more

Colorado Man Goes Missing During Denver Broncos game

Mitch de Leon   | Oct 29, 2014 04:35 AM EDT

A Broncos fan has been reported missing since Thursday when he left his family and friends during the halftime of a match with the San Diego Chargers at Sports Authority Field. read more

Melissa Rivers Hires Attorney To Investigate Joan Rivers Death

Dan Weisman   | Oct 28, 2014 10:14 PM EDT

A New York law firm said Tuesday it had been retained by Melissa Rivers to investigate the death of her mother Joan Rivers. read more

Judge Postpones Trial For Colorado Movie Theater Shooter James Holmes

Dan Weisman   | Oct 28, 2014 10:11 PM EDT

Expressing frustration at trial delays, A Colorado judge again Monday postponed the trial of alleged Aurora movie theater shooter James Holmes accused of slaying 12 people and injuring 70 at a July 2012 showing of "Dark Knight." read more

O.J. Simpson Again Seeks Prison Release

Dan Weisman   | Oct 28, 2014 10:03 PM EDT

Simpson's attorneys filed final briefs with the Nevada Supreme Court to overturn his 2008 conviction for armed robbery and kidnapping. read more

Marysville School Gunman Lured Victims to Cafeteria With Text

Cory Doyle   | Oct 28, 2014 03:20 PM EDT

Authorities involved in the Marysville-Pilchuck High School shooting investigation confirm that the gunman invited his victims to the cafeteria via text message just before the attack - leaving no doubt the shooting was pre-planned. read more

China Bans Private Clubs From Historical Sites and Parks

Desiree Sison   | Oct 28, 2014 05:14 AM EDT

In its latest bid against fighting corruption, China has banned private clubs from parks, historical buildings, and other public venues as the government widens its austerity campaign and anti-corruption drive. read more

China Tightens Smog Alert Prior to APEC Summit

Rubi Valdez   | Oct 28, 2014 05:01 AM EDT

China's smog level is expected to worsen a few days before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) commences in first week of November, environmental officials said on Monday. read more

New Ebola Quarantine Procedures Announced by CDC

Erika Villanueva   | Oct 28, 2014 01:30 AM EDT

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a new set of guidelines on how the United States should deal with potential Ebola cases following the controversial mandatory quarantine imposed by three states. read more

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