Society

100-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Flooded Basement in Michigan

Marcel Woo   | Aug 13, 2014 03:32 AM EDT

With the age of 100, Julia Sarno survived two world wars, witnessed how diseases killed millions during the turn of the century, and lived through personal battles. On Tuesday, however, she was found dead in her flooded basement in suburban Detroit. read more

China Builds Temporary Primary Schools in Quake-hit Area as Students Welcome New ‘Hope’

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 13, 2014 03:29 PM EDT

New ‘hope’ shines on the Longtoushan township as the first temporary Hope Primary School was built and inaugurated on Tuesday after a 6.5- magnitude earthquake hit Yunnan province in Southwest China. read more

Teens Arrested for Murder of Chinese USC Student Pleads Not Guilty

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 13, 2014 04:26 PM EDT

Four teens who were charged with murder pleaded not guilty on Tuesday after they were taken into custody for beating to death a Chinese USC graduate student. read more

Pope Francis to Land in South Korea on First Visit to Asia

Jan Dizon   | Aug 13, 2014 05:19 AM EDT

Pope Francis' visit to South Korea marks his first to Asia 17 months after he was elected leader of the Catholic community. read more

Showing Our Talent is Not a Crime -- NYC Subway Performers Speak Out Against Police Crackdowns

Staff Reporter   | Aug 13, 2014 02:30 AM EDT

Subway performers on Tuesday gathered outside City Hall to joined critics complaining about harsh police arrests and rough crackdowns on minor offenders. read more

Fox News Anchor Criticized for Calling Robin Williams a 'Coward'

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 13, 2014 10:54 PM EDT

Fox Anchor Shepard Smith expressed his remorse for his insensitive remarks on Robin Williams’ death on Tuesday after he used the word ‘coward’ to describe the actor a few hours after he was found dead. read more

Koko the Gorilla 'Cries' Over the Death of Her Beloved Friend Robin Williams

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 13, 2014 02:13 AM EDT

Family, friends, celebrities, and even ordinary people have expressed their grief over beloved actor and comedian Robin William's passing, but one of the more special friends to mourn his death is in fact a gorilla named Koko. read more

S&M Killer Seth Mazzaglia Drops Request To Skip Sentencing

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 13, 2014 02:00 AM EDT

A man found guilty of killing and raping a 19-year-old female student from the University of New Hampshire dropped his efforts to be a no-show during his sentencing. read more

Robin Williams’ Death Sheds New Light on Lingering American Dilemma: Depression and Suicide

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 13, 2014 03:55 AM EDT

Famed actor and comedian Robin Williams' death on Monday has reignited discussions about suicide and depression, as advocates look into a new hope of recommencing suicide prevention endeavors. read more

California Hunter Pleads Not Guilty to 2013 Rim Fire Accusations

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 13, 2014 05:41 AM EDT

A Northern California hunter who was charged with allegedly starting an illegal campfire that ignited the massive Rim Fire in 2013 pled not guilty on Tuesday. read more

Michael Brown Case: Authorities Refuse To Reveal Shooter’s Identity For Fear of Threats

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 13, 2014 01:49 AM EDT

Human rights advocates and lawmakers call for transparency during the probe on the Michael Brown case as authorities refused to release the shooter’s name three days after the teen was shot. read more

German Artists Confess to Putting White Flags on Brooklyn Bridge

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 13, 2014 12:03 AM EDT

Two German artists have confessed to putting white flags on the Brooklyn Bridge in July, exchanging them for the customary red, white and blue. read more

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