Society

U.S. States to Offer Tax Free Back-To-School Supplies

Kizha T. Trovillas   | Aug 01, 2014 01:56 AM EDT

Retailers in various U.S. states are preparing to handle an expected increase of buyers during this weekend’s tax-free holiday, which offers residents a tax break on back-to-school shopping needs for the coming school year. read more

Disgruntled Employee Kills Himself After Shooting Boss

Erika Villanueva   | Aug 01, 2014 02:09 AM EDT

Following a job demotion, an unhappy Chicago employee committed suicide after fatally injuring his boss on Thursday, Chicago police reported. read more

Police Narrow in on Suspects in "OMG...I'm Being Kidnapped" Teen's Murder

Princess Carreon   | Aug 01, 2014 12:24 AM EDT

The death of a Michigan teen remains something of a mystery after her body was found in a ditch by joggers on the night of July 24. read more

Enraged Husband Kills 2 in NC with Assault Rifle

Princess Carreon   | Jul 31, 2014 10:30 AM EDT

An enraged husband sprayed his father-in-law's house with bullets from an automatic assault rifle, killing the 61-year-old father-in-law and a 10-year-old boy. read more

Worst Drought in Over 60 Years Hits China’s Henan and Inner Mongolia

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 31, 2014 08:10 AM EDT

Severe heat and lingering drought have damaged crops in Henan and Inner Mongolia, and have been affecting power and water supply as rivers and reservoirs continue to dry up. read more

Fire Rips Through Iconic Eastbourne Pier in East Sussex

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 31, 2014 07:15 AM EDT

A devastating fire engulfed the historic Eastbourne Pier in East Sussex Wednesday evening, destroying the seaside attraction's roof. read more

Heroin-Addicted Elephants in China are Now ‘Clean’

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 31, 2014 07:31 AM EDT

Four elephants who were previously addicted to heroin-laced bananas are now off the drug after being rescued by Chinese conservationists, reports stated on Wednesday. read more

African Girls Sue British Airways Over Alleged Sexual Assault

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 31, 2014 04:12 AM EDT

Sixteen victims who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a British Airways (BA) pilot plan to file a lawsuit against the airline after they were allegedly molested during stopovers made in African schools and orphanages, lawyers stated Wednesday. read more

‘Woman in Black’ Ends her Journey in Virginia

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 31, 2014 03:54 AM EDT

The mysterious “woman in black” seen roaming the roads in the U.S. needed police assistance after being surrounded by a crowd of curious people as she ends her journey in Winchester, Virginia on Tuesday evening. read more

Drone Crashed Outside SC Maximum-Security Prison

Princess Carreon   | Jul 31, 2014 03:46 AM EDT

A drone crashed outside South Carolina's maximum-security prison carrying marijuanas, cellphones and other contrabands. read more

New Jersey Teen Pleads Guilty in World Trade Center Climb

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 31, 2014 01:10 AM EDT

A New Jersey daredevil, who was charged with a misdemeanor after he snuck to the top of the 104-story 1 World Trade Center tower in New York, pled guilty to the charges on Wednesday. read more

World Renowned Atheist Richard Dawkins Says Some Rape Victims Had It “Worse” Than Others

Mitch de Leon   | Jul 31, 2014 04:35 AM EDT

Richard Dawkins, the world renowned atheist and celebrated author of “The God Delusion”, started a major Twitter outrage Monday. read more

UCLA’s Campus Experienced a Devastating Pipe Flooding

Princess Carreon   | Jul 31, 2014 03:12 AM EDT

The UCLA campus found itself underwater Tuesday after a nearly century-old pipe burst, damaging newly constructed and repaired facilities. read more

China Slams U.S. Report on Religious Freedom

Andy Vitalicio   | Jul 30, 2014 08:26 PM EDT

China on Wednesday expressed "firm opposition" to a U.S. report about China's religious situation, where it said China continues to perpetrate "particularly severe violations of religious freedom." read more

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