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Transgender Girl Wins Homecoming Princess Crown In Colorado Springs High School

Mitch de Leon   | Sep 14, 2014 10:22 PM EDT

A transgender girl won the crown as homecoming princess at a high school at a Colorado Springs high school. read more

Man Allegedly Killed Ex-Girlfriend's Dog, Then Served It To Her In A Meal

Mitch de Leon   | Sep 14, 2014 09:35 PM EDT

A man from California was arrested Thursday for allegedly killing and cooking the dog of his ex-girlfriend, then serving it to her in a meal. read more

Woman Finds Dead Neighbor Stashed In Trunk Of Her Car

Mitch de Leon   | Sep 14, 2014 08:52 PM EDT

A woman reportedly got the shock of her life when she found a body of a man inside the trunk of her car parked outside a Wal-Mart store in the 5200 block of Van Buren Boulevard. read more

Pope Francis Marries Couples, Blesses Even Those Already Living Together And Have Children

Mitch de Leon   | Sep 14, 2014 08:09 PM EDT

In the latest display of his desire to make the Catholic Church more accepting and inclusive, Pope Francis officiated the marriage ceremony of 20 couples on Sunday-blessing even those who have already cohabitated, as well as those who have conceived children during their years of living together. read more

Cellphone-Only Pedestrian Walkway Debuts In China

David Perry   | Sep 15, 2014 01:26 AM EDT

Acknowledging that some people simply cannot put down or look up from their beloved mobile devices, the Chinese city of Chongqing sectioned off a 100-foot stretch of pavement on Foreigner Street so people playing games or texting will be safe from running into something. read more

Inmate Dies from Heat in an NYC Cell, Autopsy Reveal

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 13, 2014 07:31 AM EDT

A mentally ill, who was a homeless former marine inmate named, Jerome Murdough died in a mental observation unit at Rikers Island, New York last February and the autopsy result has been released on Friday saying that he died from hyperthermia. read more

Investigations ongoing regarding escape of Three Ohio inmates

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 13, 2014 09:10 AM EDT

The three Ohio inmates who escaped from the Allen Oakwood Correctional Institution during recreation on Thursday, were successfully recaptured on Friday morning, and now undergoing investigation by the criminal and internal department to know how the three were able to escape. read more

China Issues Travel Advisory Ordering Its Citizens Not To Travel To The Philippines

Desiree Sison   | Sep 13, 2014 08:54 AM EDT

China has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens not to travel to the Philippines read more

Defense Lawyer: Massachusetts Woman Living in Home where Three Dead Babies Were Found may be Mentally Ill

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 13, 2014 07:01 AM EDT

A Massachusetts woman’s court-appointed lawyer entered a not-guilty plea for his client on Friday as he claims her to be mentally ill after three dead infants were found in her home. read more

Two Dead, One Critical in Separate E. Coli Cases in the U.S.

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 13, 2014 05:34 AM EDT

Relatives of a four-year-old E. coli patient take legal action against the hospital that treated her for reportedly failing to diagnose her illness that led to her death as two more contracted the disease. read more

Cuba Sends Biggest Foreign Medical Team to Ebola-stricken Sierra Leone

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 13, 2014 05:14 AM EDT

Over 160 Cuban medical personnel are set to journey to the Ebola-stricken country of Sierra Leone to help provide a solution to the ever-dreaded virus that has already claimed nearly 2,500 lives. read more

James Foley Family Threatened By Obama Administration With Prosecution Should They Pay Son's Ransom To ISIS

Desiree Sison   | Sep 13, 2014 05:02 AM EDT

The Foley family divulged that administration officials and military officers threatened them with prosecution should they pay son's ransom read more

Mother Who Gouged Out Son's Eyes in Satanic Ritual Jailed for 30 Years

Jan Dizon   | Sep 13, 2014 03:40 AM EDT

The mother and extended family of a 7-year-old Mexican boy whose eyes were gouged out with a spoon for refusing to take part in a Satanic ritual two years ago were sentenced to 30 years in prison. read more

San Diego Cab Drivers Say Body Odor Test is Dehumanizing

Jan Dizon   | Sep 12, 2014 10:00 PM EDT

Cab drivers cried foul over sniff tests they would have to pass at the San Diego International Airport in order to accept passengers. read more

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