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Liberia President Appeals For More Help From International Partners To Treat Ebola Patients

Desiree Sison   | Sep 10, 2014 03:31 AM EDT

Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf appealed for more aid from international community to treat Ebola patients read more

Clothing of 53 Victims Killed at Peru Base Put on Display

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 10, 2014 03:36 AM EDT

The clothes of 53 people who were killed at a 1980s army base in Peru were put on display by Peruvian forensic investigators Tuesday at the National Ombudsman's office located in Lima. read more

Founder of Maine Elephant Sanctuary Dies, Crushed By Elephant

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 10, 2014 02:23 AM EDT

Veterinarian and co-founder of the Hope Elephant Sanctuary in Maine, Dr. Jim Laurita, was found dead on Tuesday morning, allegedly due to being stepped on by one of the animals he was taking care of. read more

Man Dies From Shark Attack in Australia, Despite Brave Rescue Attempt

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 10, 2014 07:46 AM EDT

In spite of a brave attempt to rescue him, a 50-year-old beachgoer bled to death after he was attacked by a great white shark at the famous Byron Bay off the east coast of Australia. read more

Couple Beaten In Kansas Couple Died Following Shooting Rampage That Left Three Others Dead Last Week

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 10, 2014 08:19 AM EDT

After experiencing severe beating from a rampage in Kansas City last week, reports on Tuesday indicated that the elderly couple had died in the hospital. This incident opened the possibility of death penalty for the suspect. read more

More Arrests Likely to Be Made in Case of Holly Bobo's Kidnapping and Murder

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 10, 2014 03:16 AM EDT

Following the discovery of Holly Bobo's skull on a rural road near the woods where she was last seen, the young woman's fate has been sealed although authorities' quest to deliver her justice is far from over. read more

Two-Year-Old Florida Tot Fires Father’s Pistol at Wendy’s, Wounding Himself and Three Adults

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 10, 2014 03:07 AM EDT

A Florida woman is grateful to be alive after a Clay county Deputy's two-year-old son accidentally fired his father's personal gun at a Wendy's restaurant in Middleburg. read more

Facebook Finds Photo of Baby Needing Heart Transplant ‘Too Graphic’ To Post

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 10, 2014 08:08 AM EDT

Facebook found a photo of an infant who needs a heart transplant ‘too graphic’ to be posted on a page his father had created to raise awareness and funds for his baby boy. read more

U.S. States Wait for Confirmation on Spread of Rare Respiratory Virus

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 10, 2014 02:12 AM EDT

Following a surprising increase in hospitalized youngsters in in the Midwest, several American state public health officials are looking out for a rare enterovirus strain that may be crossing their borders. read more

Father Wraps Children's Lifeless Bodies In Plastic Bags Then Dumps Them On A Dirt Road

Mitch de Leon   | Sep 10, 2014 12:04 AM EDT

Authorities said on Tuesday that a man suspected of murdering his five children in South Carolina has been arrested. Following his capture, the suspect directed the police to the location of the bodies of his lifeless children. The victims were discovered individually wrapped in plastic bags. read more

British Diplomat's Same-Sex Marriage In Beijing Draws Attention

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Sep 09, 2014 07:39 PM EDT

British consul-general Brian Davidson enters into gay marriage with Scott Chang in Beijing. read more

Weibo Executive Retracts Facebook Account Confirmation

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Sep 09, 2014 02:03 PM EDT

A Sina Weibo executive retracts his post saying an authentic Facebook account has been signed up on the Chinese microblogging site. read more

Prince Harry Reacts On Kate Middleton's Pregnancy: "I can't wait to see my brother suffer more"

Mitch de Leon   | Sep 09, 2014 11:49 AM EDT

Prince Harry shared his delight at the news that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are anticipating their second child. With this second child, Prince Harry drops one post in the line of succession. When asked about his reduced chances of becoming king, the fifth in line for the throne replied "Great!" read more

Gay Groups Remain Positive as Federal Court Questions Gay Marriage Bans

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 10, 2014 02:03 AM EDT

Gay groups are positive that the Idaho and Nevada marriage bans will be overturned after a federal appeals court on Monday went into an extensive debate about civil rights. read more

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