Society

Transgender Group Files Lawsuit against California DMV On Behalf of Teen

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 03, 2014 03:11 AM EDT

The Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund filed a lawsuit against state Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday for not allowing a California teen to wear makeup while they take his driver’s license photo. read more

Two North Carolina Brothers in Death Row for 3 Decades Released on Account of DNA Evidence

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 03, 2014 02:53 AM EDT

After serving 30 years in federal prison, two North Carolina men have been released after a judge overturns their conviction on the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl. read more

Indianapolis Police Believe Teen’s Death Ruled as Homicidal Asphyxiation is Random Act

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 03, 2014 01:33 AM EDT

The killing of Indianapolis teen who was strangled to death and was found torched during the weekend is believed to be random, police officers revealed. read more

New Trend: Flight Diversion Due to Seat Reclining Squabbles

Erika Villanueva   | Sep 03, 2014 01:22 AM EDT

Another flight has been diverted due to a flurry of fights over reclining seats as claustrophobic passengers seemed inclined not to take being jammed in a small legroom quietly. read more

Muslims React to Brutal Beheading: ISIS Is Not Islam

Jan Dizon   | Sep 03, 2014 01:21 AM EDT

Muslim communities in the US and Canada are condemning ISIS and criticizing their brutal tactics, saying that the militant group is not an accurate representation of the peaceful Islamic religion. read more

Family Questions Suicide Of Man Who Shot Himself While Handcuffed Behind His Back

Mitch de Leon   | Sep 03, 2014 12:56 AM EDT

The family of the man local police officials claim to have committed suicide after getting arrested and handcuffed in the back of a squad car is clamoring for an independent investigation of the case. In the initial reports of the Louisiana State Police, the deceased was said to have shot himself in the back. The coroner's report, however, revealed that the man was shot in the front under his right nipple. In addition, the man's face was swollen and bruised. With these allegations, the man's family and their lawyers are calling for the U.S. Department of Justice to assist in scrutinizing the discrepancies found in the case. read more

Parents of Girl Who Killed Instructor With Uzi Say They Are 'Devastated'

Jan Dizon   | Sep 03, 2014 01:06 AM EDT

The parents of the nine-year-old girl who accidentally shot and killed her instructor with an Uzi released a statement Tuesday conveying their devastation over the accident and asking for prayers and privacy for their family. read more

11 Dead, 27 Missing After Rainstorms Batter Southwest China

Andy Vitalicio   | Sep 02, 2014 10:26 PM EDT

Eleven people died and 27 others are missing after rainstorms that have devastated parts of Chongqing municipality in southwest China since Sunday. read more

After 30 Years in Prison, North Carolina Brothers Found Innocent for Rape and Murder

Marcel Woo   | Sep 02, 2014 09:06 PM EDT

A Robeson County court has ordered the immediate release of Two North Carolina brothers from jail after declaring innocent for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1983. read more

Oregon to be the Third State to Legalize Marijuana for Recreational Use

Cory Doyle   | Sep 02, 2014 02:59 PM EDT

In just a couple months, Oregon will have the opportunity to join Washington and Colorado in an effort to be the third state to fully legalize marijuana for recreational use. read more

Political Pooches: South Carolina Politicians Start Featuring Family Pets in Ads

Katie Collom   | Sep 02, 2014 05:54 AM EDT

Boots McMaster is only one of a few dogs who have made their political debut in South Carolina. read more

Australian Man Accused Of Abusing Twin Daughters

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 02, 2014 04:27 AM EDT

An Australian dad was charged of sexually abusing his twin daughters from a Thai surrogate mother, Nine Network Television reported. read more

Chinese Inmates Escape After Killing Jail Guard

Marcel Woo   | Sep 02, 2014 03:01 AM EDT

[Breaking News] Chinese authorities are offering 100,000 yuan (around US$16,200) to anyone who can provide information that will lead to the arrest of three inmates who escaped detention after killing a jail guard on Tuesday. read more

Study Shows US Eating Habits Have Improved, Except Among Poor

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 02, 2014 05:22 AM EDT

A 12-year study conducted by researchers from Chicago has shown that food choices amongst Americans are improving with the exception of those which hail from low-income families, reports state. read more

Man With Upside Down Head And A Neck Folded Back Becomes International Public Speaker

Mitch de Leon   | Sep 02, 2014 05:43 AM EDT

A man with an upside down head, a neck folded back in itself, severely deformed legs, and almost unusable arms and hands has been hailed as a beacon to those struggling through life. As a newborn, doctors have declared his nonexistent chance of survival. In fact, his mother has been long advised to simply cease feeding the baby as he will eventually die anyway. read more

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