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Erika Villanueva | Sep 04, 2014 03:54 PM EDT
More than 20 members of an alleged mafia-style group stood trial on Wednesday in China's southern Guangdong province for several criminal charges, the Xinhua News Agency reported. Li Guoqiang, also known as 'Tau Strong,' together with 22 other individuals were accused of leading, organizing and taking part in a mafia-style Guangzhou gang who were involved in criminal activities from 1998 to 2013. read more
Kat De Guzman | Sep 04, 2014 06:21 AM EDT
A valley metro bus was trapped in a sinkhole in a suburban area of Tempe, Arizona on Wednesday, causing local authorities to evacuate the 11 passengers from the vehicle. read more
Staff Reporter | Sep 04, 2014 01:25 AM EDT
Princess Diana's iconic fairy-tale wedding dress is set to be transferred to her sons after being on display at the Spencer's estate in Northampton, England since 1997. read more
Kat De Guzman | Sep 04, 2014 06:10 AM EDT
A study launched by Richard Arum and Josipa Roska, both sociologists, has found that most college graduates find it difficult to find a full-time job as well as establish solid romantic relationships, and they blame college schools for it. read more
Desiree Sison | Sep 04, 2014 05:47 AM EDT
Amid the dangerous medical situation in Ebola-stricken Liberia, a dedicated Massachusetts doctor decided to go back to resume his work as an obstetrician in a hospital ward in Monrovia until he fell ill and contracted the deadly Ebola virus. read more
Desiree Sison | Sep 04, 2014 02:13 AM EDT
The U.S. Justice Department is set to launch a full-scale investigation into the Ferguson police force on the Michael Brown shooting incident read more
Jan Dizon | Sep 04, 2014 03:08 AM EDT
Malaysia Airlines hastily pulled out and renamed a contest aimed towards Aussie and Kiwi customers after being criticized as being in poor taste because of its reference to death. The promotion, originally marketed as "My Ultimate Bucket List", was immediately mocked and seen as insensitive to the families of the victimes of flights MH370 and MH17. read more
Erika Villanueva | Sep 04, 2014 03:55 AM EDT
Two California judges were disciplined for having sex at their offices at the Superior Court. However, both judges will keep their posts, reports stated on Wednesday. read more
Erika Villanueva | Sep 04, 2014 02:58 AM EDT
A five-year-old girl from Texas was taken to the hospital on Tuesday after obtaining extensive injuries from being spun at high speed in a washing machine for several minutes. read more
Erika Villanueva | Sep 04, 2014 02:22 AM EDT
Taiwanese socialite and infamous playboy Justin Lee receives almost 80 years of imprisonment for abducting and raping up to 14 women during the height of his crime spree. read more
Erika Villanueva | Sep 04, 2014 01:42 AM EDT
A fashion photo shoot featuring five brave acid attack victims has garnered attention in India. read more
Erika Villanueva | Sep 04, 2014 01:30 AM EDT
For the first time since his death, the grieving family of beheaded journalist Steven Sotloff speaks out in public as they remember his life and how he devoted it to giving voice "to those who had none." read more
Jan Dizon | Sep 04, 2014 12:47 AM EDT
Businessman, James Beach, sparked a debate all over the US when his dispute with another passenger over using a gadget, which prevented the woman sitting in front of him from reclining, became so heated that the plane was diverted to Chicago. read more
Mitch de Leon | Sep 03, 2014 11:54 PM EDT
A federal judge in Louisiana became the first to break the streak of victories achieved by same-sex marriage advocates since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act in June 2013. In a decision laid down on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman upheld the state's ban on same-sex marriage. read more
Tara Scott | Sep 03, 2014 06:09 PM EDT
Isabella "Bella" Grogan-Cannella, 8, has disappeared from her Arizona home. read more
Due to the coronavirus, people around the world have canceled their travel plans. Governments and health officials have warned the public to avoid boarding cruise ships and long flights. read more
