Society

Hong Kong Protests Inspire Political Street-Art

Rubi Valdez   | Oct 23, 2014 09:55 PM EDT

Hong Kong's so-called "umbrella movement", a form of activism from students and members of the youth, is sending its political message not only through words but also visual arts. read more

China’s Travel Advisory Takes a Toll On Philippine Tourism

Erika Villanueva   | Oct 22, 2014 03:45 AM EDT

Tourist caterers in the Philippines including airlines, hotels, and travel agencies have been hit hard after China issued a travel warning against visiting Southeast Asian countries during its weeklong holidays. read more

U.S. Freelance Journalist Ashoka Mukpo Declared Ebola-Free

Erika Villanueva   | Oct 22, 2014 06:00 AM EDT

The Nebraska Medical Center declared freelance video journalist Ashoka Mukpo Ebola-free after he contracted the virus while working for NBC News in Liberia. read more

Kissing Bugs Bring Dangerous Disease to the U.S.

Erika Villanueva   | Oct 22, 2014 06:00 AM EDT

While the rest of the world continues to fear Ebola in West Africa, a disease found much closer to the United States has started creeping across the borders of the nation. read more

Malala Yousafzai, Youngest Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Receives U.S. Liberty Medal in Philadelphia

Erika Villanueva   | Oct 22, 2014 01:11 AM EDT

Young Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Youzafzai shared her vision for learning in Philadelphia where she was awarded the United States Liberty Medal and US$100,000 on Tuesday. read more

Ebola Ranks Last in Relevant Threats to Americans

Erika Villanueva   | Oct 22, 2014 02:00 AM EDT

Amidst media and politicians sensationalizing threats such as Ebola and ISIS, Americans tend to ignore larger and more challenging hazards that may directly affect their lives. read more

Costumes Portraying VAWA Violators Ray Rice and War Machine Costumes to be Avoided in Halloween

Erika Villanueva   | Oct 22, 2014 01:39 AM EDT

Grave violators of women's rights, such as Ray Rice and MMA fighter War Machine, garner spots on E! Online's list of most offensive Halloween costumes for 2014. read more

Teen Collapses and Dies at Haunted House due to Heart Condition

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 22, 2014 09:10 AM EDT

A teenager from Ohio has collapsed and died due to a heart condition as she strolled through a haunted house that was set up for Halloween. read more

Alleged Serial Killer Used Online Advertising Site To Find Victims

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 22, 2014 03:30 AM EDT

An Indiana man named Darren Deon Vann has been accused of killing several women after his latest victim was found in a hotel room and authorities said that the killer met his victim through an online advertising site called Backpage.com. read more

New York Doctor Went Bowling Day Before Testing Positive for Ebola

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 24, 2014 09:34 AM EDT

A New York doctor who was part of a team of health workers caring for Ebola patients in West Africa tested positive for the virus Thursday, causing an onslaught of social media criticism as to why he went bowling instead of going into voluntary self-quarantine within the 21 days since he returned from Guinea. read more

Prison Guard Avoids Jail After Sexually Assaulting Inmates, Selling Drugs

Cory Doyle   | Oct 21, 2014 07:50 PM EDT

A former prison guard will reportedly avoid jail time after admitting multiple cases of sexual assault and selling drugs at the Kentucky Correctional Institute for women located in Pewee Valley. read more

China and India Agree to Set Up Hotline for Border Issues

Andy Vitalicio   | Oct 21, 2014 01:43 PM EDT

China and India agreed to set up a communications hotline that can be used to immediately resolve border issues between the two countries. read more

Jodi Arias Sentencing Retrial Begins With Jury Selection

Dan Weisman   | Oct 21, 2014 03:13 PM EDT

Jury selection began Tuesday in the Jodi Arias sentencing retrial to decide whether she faces life in prison or the death penalty for killing former boyfriend Travis Alexander. read more

New Order Mandates Hebei To Cut Down Pollution Before APEC Meeting

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Oct 21, 2014 02:41 PM EDT

A new guideline has been set for Hebei province to cut down air pollution ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Beijing next month. read more

Pennsylvania Schools Close Amid Possible Sighting of Ambush Suspect

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 21, 2014 02:19 PM EDT

A school district in northern Pennsylvania immediately cancelled its classes Tuesday following reports that the suspect in a deadly police ambush was sighted in the area. read more

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