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911 Dispatcher Faces Consequences for ‘Poorly Handling’ Call About Baby Locked In Hot Car

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 27, 2014 03:20 AM EDT

A Florida 911 dispatcher faces consequences for failing to assist a frantic Florida mom who accidentally locked her 10-month-old son inside their scorching car. read more

Utah Mom Arrested For Dumping Her Newborn In A Garbage Can

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 27, 2014 03:26 AM EDT

A 24-year-old Utah mom was arrested on Tuesday after she allegedly dumped her own newborn baby in a neighbor’s garbage can, reports stated. read more

1400 Children in Rotherham Faced Sexual Abuse, Council Head Resigns Over Leadership Failure

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 27, 2014 02:48 AM EDT

A report from Rotherham, UK regarding child abuse has revealed that 1,400 young victims were subjected to sexual exploitation for more than 16 years. read more

'Knee Defender' Incites Air Rage, Causes United Airlines Flight to Deviate to Chicago

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 27, 2014 12:57 AM EDT

A United Airlines flight was delayed after an argument between two passengers broke out on Sunday because of a $22 gadget that inhibits airline seats from reclining. read more

Craigslist Killers Plead Guilty To Second-Degree Murder

Mitch de Leon   | Aug 27, 2014 02:55 AM EDT

A self-confessed serial killer and her husband gave a guilty plea on Tuesday morning to the second-degree murder charge in connection with the fatal stabbing of a stranger they met on Craigslist. The pre-trial hearing, which was held in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, marked the beginning of what is predicted to be a high-profile case involving confessions of cult-related murders and deplorable sexual encounters. Prior to this plea, the couple was set to be tried for first-degree murder. Both suspects will are scheduled for sentencing on September 18. read more

Japanese Lawmaker On Trial In China For Drug Trafficking, Faces Death Penalty

David Perry   | Aug 26, 2014 07:25 PM EDT

Takuma Sakuragi, a 70-year-old Japanese politician, today went on trial for trafficking 3.3 kg of the drug methamphetamine. read more

California Wildfire Forces Residents To Evacuate

Cory Doyle   | Aug 26, 2014 06:24 PM EDT

Breaking News Update: A fast-growing brush fire near the Northern California town of Weaverville force the evacuation of over 200 residences and is on the verge of threatening approximately 500 additional properties. Crews have been working around the clock to build containment lines around the rising wildfire. read more

China Seizes 30,000 Tons of Chicken Feet Contaminated with Bleaching Compound

Andy Vitalicio   | Aug 26, 2014 05:56 PM EDT

Chinese authorities have raided factories that have been selling chicken feet contaminated with hydrogen peroxide, and seized 30,000 tons of the product. read more

Hong Kong HIV Rate Spikes

David Perry   | Aug 26, 2014 04:34 PM EDT

A record 150 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections were recorded in the city in the second quarter of 2014. read more

1,400 Children Exploited In One English Town

David Perry   | Aug 26, 2014 03:54 PM EDT

A damning report from the United Kingdom condemns local police for turning a blind eye to an epidemic of child exploitation in the northern town of Rotherham. read more

Rosa Parks' Apartment Robbed

David Perry   | Aug 26, 2014 01:45 PM EDT

Rose Parks' former apartment was raided for electrical components. read more

Study: More Parents Comfortable Outsourcing Parenthood

David Perry   | Aug 26, 2014 11:41 AM EDT

Modern-day parents feel they are ultimately protecting parenthood by handing over traditional caregiving to professionals. read more

Chinese Man Survives A Rebar Through His Head

David Perry   | Aug 26, 2014 10:27 AM EDT

Medical professions in Guangxi Provice had their work cut out for them when a man was brought to their hospital with a rebar impaled through his skull. read more

Bin Laden Son-In-Law Convicted On Terrorism Charges, Prosecutors Seek Life Imprisonment

Desiree Sison   | Aug 26, 2014 05:59 AM EDT

The United States is seeking life imprisonment for Suleiman Abu Ghaith, Osama bin Laden's son-in-law, who was convicted on terrorism charges last March by a Manhattan jury. read more

China urges Guangzhou to switch from Cantonese to Mandarin

Kat De Guzman   | Aug 26, 2014 01:42 PM EDT

Communist authorities are discussing and demanding that the local television of Guangzhou should drop Cantonese and use purely Mandarin. read more

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