Society

Lockdown Lifted after Police Determine No Threat in All-Women Dorm in University of Alabama

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 23, 2014 01:36 AM EDT

Authorities give the all-clear signal a little before midnight after setting up a perimeter around the University of Alabama’s female dormitory late on Sunday following reports of a gun threat. read more

First Day of Fall Finds Day and Night Created Equal

dweisman   | Sep 23, 2014 01:38 PM EDT

Astronomers, and their fellow travelers, declared the precise moment of the fall equinox this year was around 10:29 p.m EDT. That was the time the sun shone directly on the equator heading south into the night. read more

More Than 400 Police Officers On Massive Manhunt For Pennsylvania Cop Killing Fugitive

Desiree Sison   | Sep 23, 2014 07:02 AM EDT

More than 400 police officers are on a massive manhunt for Eric Frein, one of FBIs Ten Most Wanted, after he allegedly ambushed troopers at a police post, killing one officer and injuring another. read more

White House Intruder Suffers From Mental Illness, Ex-Wife Claims

Desiree Sison   | Sep 23, 2014 05:08 AM EDT

The man who scaled the fence of the White House complex and gained entry to the front door by eluding the Secret Service officers Friday night reportedly suffers from mental illness. read more

DuckDuckGo, "The Search Engine That Doesn't Track You", Blocked by China

Mitch de Leon   | Sep 23, 2014 12:50 AM EDT

China blocks 'privacy' search engine DuckDuckGo read more

Woman Gets 3rd Breast Implanted To Become Reality TV Star and Look "Unattractive to Men"

Mitch de Leon   | Sep 22, 2014 10:12 PM EDT

Dreams of stardom and disgust over an abysmal dating life had led a Florida woman to go under the knife and have a third breast implanted in between the two she had been biologically blessed with. read more

President Obama Comments For First Time on Friday's White House Break-In

dweisman   | Sep 22, 2014 06:22 PM EDT

President Obama made his first comments Monday about last week's White House fence jump and break-in. The president said the Secret Service does a great job, adding, "I''m grateful for their sacrifice as they protect me and my children." read more

Alaska TV News Anchor Goes Up In Smoke

dweisman   | Sep 22, 2014 06:19 PM EDT

Anchorage, Alaska's KTVA-11 reporter Charo Green took "take this job and shove it" to a higher level Sunday when she went "F*** it, I quit," on air covering a story about legalizing marijuana. Greene was doing a report on the marijuana legalization in the state when she blew up the story in a timeless way. read more

120th Jaiwu War Anniversay Attracts More Guests To Liugong Island

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Sep 22, 2014 03:15 PM EDT

A Liugong Island management committee official says more guests have been coming in the island following the 120th anniversary of the Jaiwu War. read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine And Sporting Events To Boost Tourism In Beijing

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Sep 22, 2014 02:14 PM EDT

Traditional Chinese medicine and sporting events could help boost inbound tourism in Beijing, says Beijing Commission of Tourism deputy director. read more

Two High School Students Commit Suicide in Hunan

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Sep 22, 2014 02:03 PM EDT

Two high school students jumped from the campus dormitory after leaving suicide notes indicating causes of academic pressure to end their lives. read more

Shanghai Husi Sacks 340 Employees Following Rotten Food Scandal

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Sep 22, 2014 01:42 PM EDT

Shanghai Husi has layoff a total of 340 workers following the rotten food scandal incident in the country. read more

Anxious Parents Flock to Shanghai People's Park To Seek Partners for Adult Children

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Sep 22, 2014 01:16 PM EDT

Anxious parents come to People's Park in Shanghai every day to look for a possible partner for their adult children. read more

NYPD Cop Dies, 8 Injured in Van Crash Prior to Climate Change March

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 22, 2014 09:32 AM EDT

A rookie police from the New York City Police Department died, while 8 others were hurt when the van they were riding crashed into a barrier on Sunday. read more

Grow4Vets Gives Free Marijuana To Denver Veterans

Emery Dennel   | Sep 22, 2014 06:43 AM EDT

Free marijuana joints were handed out to hundreds of military veterans in Denver during the Denver Cannabis Giveaway. Grow4Vets sponsored the Saturday event in an effort to put a spotlight on how marijuana can ease the pain and suffering of people. read more

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