Society

Success in the USA Has a Price Tag -- and it's US$70,000

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jul 27, 2014 10:47 PM EDT

People who love their jobs are less likely to associate success with salary. read more

Family Found Shot to Death in Maine Home

Nikki Alfonso   | Jul 27, 2014 11:31 PM EDT

A family in Saco, Maine was found murdered Sunday. The five individuals, which included three children aged 4, 7 and 12, were shot to death inside their apartment and were discovered in three different rooms. read more

‘Spiderman’ Assaults Cop in Times Square

Nikki Alfonso   | Jul 27, 2014 11:47 PM EDT

A man donning a Spiderman costume was arrested Saturday after punching a police officer on West 42nd Street and Broadway.The masked street performer, 25-year old Junior Bishop, was arraigned Sunday after punching Officer Eduardo Molina. Molina was confronting Bishop about aggressively panhandling in the area. read more

American Doctor In Liberia Confirmed Infected With Ebola Virus

Christl Leong   | Jul 27, 2014 03:48 AM EDT

An American doctor working with Ebola patients in Liberia has tested positive for the Ebola virus, officials announced Saturday. read more

River in China Mysteriously Turns Blood Red

Ana Verayo   | Jul 28, 2014 07:57 PM EDT

A river in China turns into a disturbing red color overnight. read more

50-yr-old Japanese Executed in Dalian for Drug Trafficking

Staff Reporter   | Jul 26, 2014 06:36 PM EDT

A 50-year-old Japanese man was executed Friday, after having been convicted by the Intermediate Court of Dalian of trafficking in illegal drugs. read more

Female Burglary Suspect Not Pregnant When Shot Dead By Homeowner

Desiree Sison   | Jul 26, 2014 09:41 AM EDT

A burglary suspect who claimed that she was pregnant before being shot by a homeowner was not actually pregnant as concluded by the coroner's report. read more

State Media Fosters Leader Worship for China's President Xi - Study

Mitch de Leon   | Jul 26, 2014 09:54 AM EDT

In a recently published study conducted by media researchers from the University of Hong Kong, experts speculate that state worship of leaders appears to be staging a comeback. Under the spotlight is China President Xi Jinping, whose image has also been the topic of debates. read more

Pope Francis Surprises Vatican Workers with Cafeteria Visit

Nikki Alfonso   | Jul 27, 2014 08:15 AM EDT

Vatican canteen chef Franco Pai'ni said Pope Francis came "like a thunderbolt out of the blue" he came into the cafeteria unannounced on Friday. read more

China’s Guangdong Province Removes 850 ‘Naked Officials’ From Posts

Patricia Villaceran   | Jul 26, 2014 08:31 AM EDT

China fired more than 850 government officials in the province of Guangdong on Saturday as part of the country's nationwide probe against corrupt officials. read more

Pro-Russian Beauty Wears Makeup Salvaged From MH17 Crash Site

Patricia Villaceran   | Jul 26, 2014 08:19 AM EDT

A Pro-Russian woman reportedly used a makeup found on the crash site of MH17. read more

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