Society

Harvard University Receives Largest Donation Ever of US$350M From Hong Kong Philanthropist

Desiree Sison   | Sep 10, 2014 02:45 AM EDT

Harvard University has received U.S. $350 million from the estate of a late Asian philanthropist--the largest ever gift or donation it has received in its 378-year history. read more

Famous Colossus Roller Coaster Ride Catches Fire

Desiree Sison   | Sep 09, 2014 03:16 AM EDT

The famous Colossus roller coaster ride caught fire last Monday as contractors were working on the ride read more

Hong Kong Conducts Tests on Mooncakes as 'Gutter Oil' Scare Spreads

Andy Vitalicio   | Sep 09, 2014 01:14 AM EDT

Hong Kong residents will be thinking twice about eating mooncakes, pineapple buns, and rice dumplings - popular treats during this Mid-Autumn Festival in China. read more

Remains of 2011 Missing Nursing Student Found in Decatur County

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 09, 2014 06:09 AM EDT

Tennessee authorities confirmed reports on Monday indicating that the remains found in Decatur County were that of 2011 missing nursing student Holly Bobo. read more

Ammonia Leak Poisons Over 30 in Northwest China Chemical Plant

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 09, 2014 09:42 AM EDT

More than 30 people have been poisoned after a pipe containing liquid ammonia went loose at a chemical plant in China’s northwestern Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. read more

Australian Man Wakes Up From Coma Speaking Fluent Mandarin

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 09, 2014 04:38 AM EDT

An Australian man who was in coma for a week due to a car crash back in 2012, discovered upon waking up that he had forgotten how to speak English and was instead fluent in Mandarin, reports state. read more

Missing Tennessee Woman Holly Bobo's Skull Found

Mitch de Leon   | Sep 09, 2014 02:46 AM EDT

The remains of the missing Tennessee nursing student Holly Bobo were found in Decatur County on Sunday morning. The confirmation regarding this matter was released on Monday by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). read more

Same-Sex Marriage Bans In Idaho, Nevada, And Hawaii Reviewed By 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Mitch de Leon   | Sep 09, 2014 10:33 AM EDT

The primary consideration brought up in a federal appeals court in San Francisco is the possible effect of legalizing same-sex marriage to children. In determining the constitutionality of gay marriage, the debate on whether lifting the ban could either damage or benefit the country's young minds continues. read more

Irish Cardinal Steps Down after Involvement in Child Abuse Cover Up

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 09, 2014 02:37 AM EDT

After resisting calls for his resignation due to his involvement in one of the most notorious pedophile clergymen in Ireland, Irish Cardinal Sean Brady submits his resignation on event of his 75th birthday on Monday. read more

Chick-fil-A Founder S. Truett Cathy Dies at 93

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 09, 2014 01:13 AM EDT

Fast food chain Chick-fil-A Inc. founder Samuel Truett Cathy passed away early on Monday at his suburban home in Clayton County at the age of 93. read more

Man Who 'Cleaned' Dog in Washing Machine On the Run Back to China

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 09, 2014 04:56 AM EDT

Jacky Lo, the man whose Facebook photos showing a dog in a washing machine angered almost 20,000 people, is said to be on the run back to China. read more

Torrential Rains Hit Southwest U.S. Killing Two in Arizona

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 09, 2014 11:16 AM EDT

Non-stop heavy rain on Monday brought flash-flood across four states in the U.S. Southwest and left two women dead in separate incidents in Arizona. read more

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