Society

Police Shooting of Unarmed Missouri Teen Provokes Outrage

Kizha T. Trovillas   | Aug 11, 2014 02:34 AM EDT

The fatal death of an 18-year-old black man at the hands of a police officer on Saturday has sparked a wave of local protest in Ferguson, Missouri. read more

Penguin Modern Classics Under Fire For Sexualizing ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ Book Cover

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 11, 2014 12:06 AM EDT

Penguin Modern Classics is at the center of criticism following the release of a redesigned "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" cover which features what many consider to be a questionable and sexualized image. read more

Munich Oktoberfest Comes Alive in Beijing Olympic Park

Tara Scott   | Aug 09, 2014 06:41 PM EDT

Munich Oktoberfest will take place for 16 days in Beijing Olympic Park read more

'Reptile Rescuer' Great-Grandmother Revives Bearded Dragon

Tara Scott   | Aug 09, 2014 05:36 PM EDT

Sherrie Dolezal, a self-described 'reptile rescuer', revived her bearded dragon with CPR. read more

6 Year-Old-Boy Saves Grandmother's Life

Tara Scott   | Aug 09, 2014 05:37 PM EDT

A 6-year-old boy in Indianapolis saved his grandmother's life on Sunday. read more

Firefighter Dies, Two Teenagers Injured in Climbing Accident at Echo Canyon

Princess Carreon   | Aug 09, 2014 09:18 AM EDT

An experienced rescuer and off-duty firefighter died while two 15-year old boys were injured on Friday morning while rappelling at Echo Canyon on Camelback Mountain. read more

No Suspects Yet For Gruesome Death of 6-Year Old Jenise Wright

Desiree Sison   | Aug 09, 2014 06:24 AM EDT

The police are facing a blank wall on who killed 6-year-old Jenise Wright whose body was discovered on Thursday by an FBI dog team among the blackberry bushes and overhead trees in the Steele Creek area. read more

Hedge Fund Manager Sues Former Wonderbra Model In Rental Dispute

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 09, 2014 07:25 AM EDT

Paul Enright filed a lawsuit on Friday against his landlord, who he said rented his family a vermin-infested townhouse in Manhattan. read more

AP Draws Scandal Over Renisha McBride Tweet

Ren Benavidez   | Aug 09, 2014 07:08 AM EDT

The Associated Press is in the middle of a social media outrage after its tweet about the trial of Renisha McBride’s murderer. read more

‘Insane’ Reagan Gunman May Face Murder Charges After Report Ruled James Brady’s Death as Homicide

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 09, 2014 05:43 AM EDT

Reagan gunman John Hinckley, Jr. may face murder charges after a medical report ruled on the death of former White House Press Secretary James Brady as homicide, linking it to the attempted assassination case 33 years ago. read more

Critics Slam American Apparel 'Back-To-School' Ad as 'Soft Porn'

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 09, 2014 12:07 AM EDT

American Apparel has incited outrage once again, this time for an advertisement portraying provocative images of schoolgirls. read more

Reagan Press Secretary James Brady's Death Ruled as Homicide

Dan Weisman   | Aug 09, 2014 12:37 AM EDT

Reagan press aide and gun control advocate James Brady, who died this week at age 73 may have survived a gunshot wound to the head in 1981 but his death this week was ruled a homicide Friday by the medical examiner, according to police in the District of Columbia. read more

Keisha Williams, Mother Of 3 Children Killed In Philadelphia Carjacking, Dies

Staff Reporter   | Aug 08, 2014 11:05 PM EDT

The mother of the three children who died in the Philadelphia carjacking incident passed away in the hospital on Thursday. read more

Dangerous Narcotic from Asia Gaining Popularity in Middle Eastern Countries

Whitney Larkins   | Aug 08, 2014 09:29 PM EDT

Government officials in the Middle East have been busy warning its citizens and ex-patriots regarding the dangers of a new drug that has origins in Asia. The drug, named “shabu” , is a psycho-stimulant that can lead to violence, addiction and mental illness. read more

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