Society

LAPD: Three Possibly Linked Shootings in San Fernando Valley A ‘Major Threat’

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 25, 2014 12:42 AM EDT

Three possibly related shootings resulted to the death of three people in San Fernando Valley as police consider the killings a ‘major threat,’ reports indicated on Sunday. read more

Michael Brown's Father Makes Plea For Peace

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 25, 2014 12:41 AM EDT

The father of Ferguson, Missouri teen Michael Brown, who was shot dead on August 9, made a plea for peace Sunday as he prepared to lay his son to rest the following day. read more

Britain Names London Hip-Hop Artist Key Suspect in James Foley Beheading

Jan Dizon   | Aug 25, 2014 12:08 AM EDT

British counterterrorism officers have identified Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary, from West London, as the prime suspect in the ISIS video showing the beheading of reporter James Foley. read more

Baby Dies After "Wrestling" Match With Caregiver

Mitch de Leon   | Aug 25, 2014 01:20 AM EDT

A child caregiver from Bronx was charged with manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the death of a 20-month-old boy under her care. Police revealed that the woman admitted to having "wrestled" with the victim before the infant succumbed to the injuries he incurred from the incident. The New York City medical examiner's office ruled the death of the boy as homicide late Saturday. This ruling was substantiated by the blunt force trauma detected in the victim's head and torso. The suspect was then arraigned in Bronx Criminal Court and remanded into custody on Sunday. read more

Parents Surrender 13-year-old Daughter To Cops After Getting Caught 'Sexting'

Mitch de Leon   | Aug 24, 2014 01:07 AM EDT

The parents of a 13-year-old girl from Dinwiddie County in Virginia were forced to turn in their own daughter to the police after discovering nude pictures of her in her cellphone and tablet device. According to the girl's mother, her daughter had been sending naked photos of herself to other teens while simultaneously receiving nude pictures of other kids as well. Authorities stated that the parents of the girl found the pictures they discovered to be disturbing, which led them to bring the 13-year-old in to be investigated by sheriff deputies. read more

Police Militarization: Obama orders review of military equipment given to local police

Dan Weisman   | Aug 23, 2014 09:16 PM EDT

Federal programs providing heavy-duty surplus military equipment of local police departments will be reviewed in light of increasing public outcry against the practice, a senior presidential aide confirmed Saturday. The officials announcement of the review is scheduled for Monday. read more

New Yorkers Protests Death Of Eric Garner

Staff Reporter   | Aug 23, 2014 04:22 PM EDT

New Yorkers planned a march in Staten Island on Saturday to protest the death of Eric Garner who died in police chokehold. read more

John Lennon's Killer Denied Parole For The Eighth Time: "You would not live and remain at liberty without again violating the law"

Mitch de Leon   | Aug 23, 2014 04:43 AM EDT

The New York State Parole Board has denied the application for parole of Mark David Chapman, the man who killed John Lennon outside the music legend's apartment 34 years ago. In a statement released by the three-member board, Chapman would not live the rest of his life in accordance with the law if he is granted release. The members cited the fact that his release would be "incompatible with the welfare of society". This has been the eighth time Chapman was denied parole. The decision was made after the Wednesday hearing, the officials from New York corrections stated Friday. read more

Vicodin As Dangerous As Meth, U.S. Reclassifies Drug

Cody Brooks   | Aug 23, 2014 04:48 AM EDT

The Drug Enforcement Administration has published new rules tightening restrictions on Vicodin due to widespread prescription abuse. read more

German Cop Chops Body Only After Victim's Suicide, Defense Lawyer Says

Mitch de Leon   | Aug 23, 2014 02:39 AM EDT

A German police officer suspected of murdering a willing victim he became acquainted with over the Internet went to trial on Friday. Authorities claim that the suspect and the deceased met on a cannibalism fetishist's website, in which both purportedly agreed to create a home-made macabre pornographic video. The suspect was arrested in November 2013 after a police search of his garden, in which investigators found the buried chopped-up body of the victim. Local media sources reveal that authorities are yet to locate the genitals of the deceased. Despite the overwhelming evidence, however, the accused stands firm on his stand that he did not murder the victim. read more

China Grows Fruit Shaped Like Chairman Mao

Princess Carreon   | Aug 23, 2014 11:35 AM EDT

China has become well-known for innovative ideas and it seems like another one will be added to the list: special fruits in the shape of Chairman Mao. read more

Chinese Media Banned From Canadian PM’s Arctic Trip

Princess Carreon   | Aug 23, 2014 10:12 AM EDT

Chinese journalists cry discrimination after they were banned from the Canadian Prime Minister's Arctic trip. read more

Russian Student’s Dead Body Found in a Park

Princess Carreon   | Aug 23, 2014 11:25 AM EDT

Authorities located the body of a Russian student who went missing several days ago at Grand Teton National Park at around 1:30 P.M. on Friday. read more

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