Society

New York Climate Change March Draws More Than 300,000 Demonstrators

Staff Reporter   | Sep 22, 2014 04:10 AM EDT

More than 300,000 demonstrators paraded in the streets of New York City on Sunday for the People's Climate March. read more

China Nabs 88 Fugitives in International 'Fox Hunt'

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 22, 2014 04:50 AM EDT

According to The Ministry of Public Security, 88 fugitives were nabbed by Chinese officials on Saturday following months of being hunted for allegedly taking part in economic-related crimes. read more

Pastor Catches Thieving Grandmother, Holds Her At Gunpoint Before Police Arrive

Mitch de Leon   | Sep 22, 2014 03:12 AM EDT

Tired of getting his packages stolen, a pastor decided to put a stop to the perpetrator's thieving ways by seeking the help of his handy pistol. read more

New York Man Shocked After Receiving $117,000 Bill From Mystery Doctor

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 22, 2014 05:10 AM EDT

A New York man who underwent neck surgery in December 2013 was shocked to receive a $117,000 medical bill from a doctor he had never heard of, despite believing that he knew exactly what his health care plan and medical professionals would be charging him. read more

Tropical Storm Fung Wong Expected to Land in East China, Forces Thousands to Evacuate

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 22, 2014 09:38 PM EDT

After flooding the Philippines and Taiwan, Tropical Storm Fung Wong is forecasted to make a landfall in eastern China’s province of Zhejiang late on Monday forcing thousands of coastal town residents to evacuate their homes. read more

Chinese Charities See Rise in Donations After Two-Year Drop Following Scandals

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 22, 2014 09:32 PM EDT

A rise in donations to 98.9 billion yuan, or US$16.1 billion in 2013 indicated an increase in public trust for Chinese charities after two years of suffering a plummet since a series of scandals emerged in 2011. read more

Oregon Health Officials: Willamette River is Off-Limits Due to Toxic Algae Contamination

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 23, 2014 01:19 AM EDT

Health officials in Oregon issued a cautionary health advisory Friday afternoon after confirming the toxicity of blue-green algae found in the Willamette River, advising all residents and visitors to stay away. read more

Police: All Five Madera County Jail Fugitives Captured

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 22, 2014 05:03 AM EDT

After nearly two days of search, authorities have finally captures the fifth and final North California jail escapee on Sunday afternoon. read more

Four Chinese Terrorists Arrested By Indonesian Police

Desiree Sison   | Sep 22, 2014 05:00 AM EDT

Four suspected Chinese terrorists were arrested by Indonesian police read more

Secret Service Tightens Security After White House Security Breach

Desiree Sison   | Sep 22, 2014 03:57 AM EDT

The United States Secret Service has started weighing in on a series of measures to enhance security around the White House complex after a man scaled the fence and was able to gain entry through the front door, putting the life of the President and the First Family in danger Friday night. read more

California ‘King Fire’ Expands to Over 82,000 Acres, Scorches 32 Structures

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 22, 2014 05:12 AM EDT

About 32 structures have been destroyed as Northern California’s King Fire engulfs trees and houses alike after expanding to a staggering 82,000 acres on Sunday. read more

Authorities Closing in on ‘Cop Hater’ Suspect for PA Police Ambush

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 22, 2014 02:06 AM EDT

Authorities believe they are closing in on Saturday the self-taught survivalist who had been identified as the suspect for ambushing two Pennsylvania troopers, leading to one fatality. read more

Search for Virginia Student Continues as Police Hunt Man Seen on Surveillance Videos With Her on Reckless Driving Charges

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 21, 2014 11:49 PM EDT

While the search for a missing University of Virginia student continues, authorities announced on Sunday that the man seen with her before she went missing is being sought for reckless driving charges. read more

14-Year-Old Special Needs Student Sodomized In Boys' Bathroom By Classmate After Being Used As 'Rape Bait' By Teacher

Mitch de Leon   | Sep 21, 2014 10:10 PM EDT

A 14-year-old female special needs student was reportedly sodomized by a classmate after she was convinced by a teacher to act as 'rape bait'. read more

Asia Has the Top 3 Most Sleep Deprived Cities on the Planet: Tokyo, Seoul, and Singapore

David Perry   | Sep 22, 2014 03:08 AM EDT

It's official: with an eye-watering average of just five hours and 46 minutes of sleep a night, Tokyo has taken the dubious title of the world's most somnambulant city. read more

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