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Leung Blasted by Sports, Religious Sectors

Mitch de Leon   | Oct 27, 2014 11:02 AM EDT

Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying received a piece of advice from Sarah Lee, a track cyclist who brought glory to Hong Kong by winning medals from the Olympics and Asian Games. read more

China Plans to Closely Monitor Military Spending

Desiree Sison   | Oct 27, 2014 05:55 AM EDT

China expects results from military spending warning military units that they will be held accountable for inefficiency should they fail to improve combat capability. read more

Chinese Economy Won't Continue to Defy Growth Odds, Harvard Study Shows

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 27, 2014 05:55 AM EDT

China's economy has just increased by 7.3 percent as they have announced the third quarter year-on-year report, and it has been seen by the international community as China's "new normal" as opposed to its slow growth. read more

Revised SAT Test 'Won't Brainwash' Chinese Students, Expert Say

Rubi Valdez   | Oct 27, 2014 04:31 AM EDT

Chinese students who will be taking the SAT college admission exam in the spring of 2016 will not be "brainwashed" by American ideologies, but they are sure to find the test harder than the previous ones, education expert said. read more

Experts Believe Stricter Ebola Quarantine Policies May Dissuade Ebola Volunteers

Erika Villanueva   | Oct 27, 2014 01:49 AM EDT

Experts believe that stricter quarantine measures may discourage medical workers from joining the battle against the disease in West Africa, adding more strain to the already-tough battle against the epidemic. read more

Stricter Ebola Quarantine Policy Enforced by NY Governor Andrew Cuomo

Erika Villanueva   | Oct 27, 2014 12:37 AM EDT

Amidst fierce opposition towards his strict new mandatory Ebola quarantine policy, New York state governor Andrew Cuomo explained that the 21-day quarantine period for those who had contact with Ebola-infected persons can be spent at home. read more

8 LA Firefighters Injured in 'Death Trap' Blaze

Erika Villanueva   | Oct 27, 2014 12:15 AM EDT

Eight firefighters were reported to have been injured in Los Angeles after containing a structure fire on Sunday in a storage facility holding highly combustible materials without any sprinkler system, reports state. read more

Law Allows IRS to Seize Suspicious Accounts Even Those Without Criminal Liability

Rubi Valdez   | Oct 27, 2014 01:44 AM EDT

Bank clients with less than US$10,000 frequent deposits from suspicious sources are potential targets for account seizure even in the absence of a formal criminal case, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said. read more

Tribal Members Seek Answers For Why Teen Opened Fire at Washington School

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 27, 2014 01:59 AM EDT

The interdependent Tulalip Indian Reservation has raised questions regarding the shooting at Marysville-Pilchuck High School located at Washington Puget Sound last Friday as the young gunman, who killed one and injured four others, is said to be part of the tribe. read more

Quarantined Nurse Calls Ebola Policy ‘Preposterous,’ Plans To Sue

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 27, 2014 12:42 AM EDT

A quarantined nurse blasted the government's response to Ebola, saying that putting someone in quarantine, without proper planning and forethought "is just preposterous." read more

6 More States Where Gays & Lesbians Can Legally Marry; Get Federal Benefits

Vittorio Hernandez   | Oct 26, 2014 05:44 AM EDT

A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in early October not to entertain appeals from five states that wanted to retain their prohibition on same-sex marriages brought to 32 the number of states that recognize gay and lesbian weddings. read more

Brittany Maynard Fulfills Another Dream Before Passing On

Desiree Sison   | Oct 26, 2014 04:31 AM EDT

Brittany Maynard and her family traveled to the Grand Canyon, fulfilling one of her wishes before passing on. read more

Two Dead in San Clemente Boutique Shooting

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 26, 2014 04:50 AM EDT

Two people were found dead after a fatal shooting at a downtown San Clemente boutique Saturday. read more

Chinese Diaper Hoarders Facing Deportation

Staff Reporter   | Oct 26, 2014 01:35 AM EDT

Three Chinese men, whose names have been withheld, were taken into custody last week by Japanese authorities for amassing 990 packs of disposable diapers or a grand total of 40,000 singles. read more

Sharing Nude Photos of Arrested Women is a ‘Game’ for California Highway Patrol Cops

Vittorio Hernandez   | Oct 26, 2014 12:49 AM EDT

If Hollywood has its Fappening scandal in which hacked nude photos of female and male celebrities are leaked online through messaging boards, the California Highway Patrol has its own version of such a disgraceful act. read more

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