Society

Three Albuquerque Teens Bashed Heads of Homeless Men with Cinder Blocks

Nikki Alfonso   | Jul 21, 2014 04:04 AM EDT

The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) arrested three teenage boys accused of killing two homeless men who were sleeping. The teens used cinder blocks to bludgeon the victims to death. read more

Dutch Cyclist Escaped Death Twice After Switching Tickets on Both Malaysian Flights MH370 and MH17

Nikki Alfonso   | Jul 21, 2014 02:54 AM EDT

Maarten de Jonge escaped death twice by switching his plan tickets at the last minute. read more

Nine-year-old Boy Remarries 62-year-old Woman in Ceremony in South Africa

Katie Collom   | Jul 21, 2014 02:00 AM EDT

A nine-year-old boy has remarried his 62-year-old bride in a controversial ceremony in South Africa. According the the boy's mother, he is doing so upon request of his dead ancestors. read more

Shangai Residents Support Public Square Dancing

Katie Collom   | Jul 21, 2014 01:30 AM EDT

A survey carried out in Shanghai reveals that the majority of residents view public square dancing as positive and not a nuisance. read more

Bus Offers Free Shower for San Francisco’s Homeless

Nikki Alfonso   | Jul 21, 2014 03:01 AM EDT

A public transit bus-turned-mobile shower has been made available in San Francisco in an effort to help the homeless. The service commenced last month. read more

Hot Air Balloon Crashes in Massachusetts, Injures Five

Katie Collom   | Jul 21, 2014 01:04 AM EDT

A hot air balloon collided with power lines in Clinton, Massachusetts on Friday, injuring five out of six passengers. read more

Monster Typhoon Kills 18 in South China

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 21, 2014 01:51 AM EDT

Death toll in China rose to 18 on Sunday after Typhoon Rammasun, the 'biggest typhoon' to hit the southern part of the country in 41 years, ravaged the Philippines in the past week. read more

First Locally-Trasmitted Chikungunya Case Detected in US

Staff Reporter   | Jul 20, 2014 09:58 PM EDT

A mosquito-borne virus commonly known as chikungunya has entered the US soil as officials reported the first case acquired in the country on July 17 in Florida. read more

Parasite in Cat Poop Could Help Cure Cancer

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jul 20, 2014 07:37 AM EDT

Mutant parasite holds incredible promise for new cancer treatments. read more

MH17 Flight Passenger: The Wonderful Woman Edel Mahady Is

Paula Marie Navarra   | Jul 20, 2014 10:17 AM EDT

Family of MH17 passenger Edel Mahady describes her as a caring nother of 2 and one who wouldn't want people to be wasting their time on hating. read more

Christians Depart En Masse from Iraqi City

Kizha Trovillas   | Jul 20, 2014 06:24 AM EDT

Christians flee Mosul, the second largest city in Iraq, after experiencing a threat and series of attacks from Islamic militants who evaded the city last month. read more

Cadence Harris Killed in Kansas Shootout

Andy Vitalicio   | Jul 20, 2014 04:08 AM EDT

Police and state probers have yet to determine how five-year-old kidnapped Kansas girl was killed. read more

Higher Cigarette Taxes May Mean Lower Suicide Rates

Nikki Alfonso   | Jul 20, 2014 04:42 AM EDT

A new study by Washington University suggests that the chemicals in cigarettes may increase the risk of suicide. Therefore, with high cigarette taxes discouraging people from purchasing tobacco, suicide rates may decrease. read more

It's Not a Cup of Coffee: FDA Warns Against Caffeine Powder After Ohio Teen’s Death

Nikki Alfonso   | Jul 20, 2014 04:29 AM EDT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns people to stay away from caffeine powder saying that it is considering imposing stricter regulations on the substance following the death of Ohio teen Logan Stiner. read more

NY Cop Involved in Chokehold Death of Eric Garner Stripped of Weapon and Badge

Desiree Sison   | Jul 20, 2014 03:13 AM EDT

A New York Police District cop who was caught on video choking Eric Garner, a man he suspected of selling "illegal cigarettes" near the Staten Island ferry terminal, was stripped of his weapon, badge and shield and was immediately assigned to work desk duty. read more

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