Society

Suspect in 'Slender Man' Stabbing Case Found Mentally Incompetent to Stand Trial

Katie Collom   | Jul 02, 2014 07:19 PM EDT

Morgan Geyser, one of the 12-year-olds who gruesomely stabbed a friend in order to allegedly please the internet meme character called Slender Man, is deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial. read more

Beijing Expects Healthier Air by 2030

Marcel Woo   | Jul 02, 2014 07:08 PM EDT

Environmental authorities in the Chinese capital of Beijing are expecting an improved quality of air in the city, but that will not take place until 2030. read more

Chinese Student Makes Up Kidnapping Story to Extort Money from Parents

Marcel Woo   | Jul 02, 2014 06:34 PM EDT

Just so she will have money to pay for her World Cup gambling debts, a 21-year-old female college student in Shanghai made up a kidnapping story in order to extort money from her parents, the police said today. read more

Federal Judge Rule in Favor of Gay Marriage in Kentucky

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 02, 2014 10:55 AM EDT

A district judge ruled against Kentucky`s ban on same-sex marriages stating that gay couples have the right to marry. read more

Starbucks Applauds Barista Who Stood Up for Breastfeeding Mom

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 02, 2014 05:40 AM EDT

Starbucks applauded a barista working at one of their branches for defending a breastfeeding mom against humiliation from a complaining middle-aged woman in Canada. read more

511 Hong Kong Protesters Arrested in Pro-democracy Sit-in

Staff Reporter   | Jul 02, 2014 04:18 AM EDT

The Chinese police arrested over 500 pro-democracy demonstrators during a sit-in staged later after the march marking the anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule. read more

What You Should Know About Xiamen Airport’s New “One Pass” Service

Frida Palma   | Jul 02, 2014 06:21 AM EDT

Tired of the long queue at the airport’s check-in counters? Xiamen Gaoqi Airport has introduced a new service aimed at providing convenience to its clients. Dubbed as “One Pass,” the new service allows passengers to check-in on their own; enjoy simplified boarding process and pass security check without the assistance of any airport personnel. read more

What Oscar Pistorius Stands to Lose as He Faces Murder Trial [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Frida Palma   | Jul 02, 2014 05:59 AM EDT

Oscar Pistorius will lose plenty if found guilty of murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. read more

NYC 'Cannibal Cop' Accused of Conspiring to Rape, Kill, and Eat Women is Set Free

Katie Collom   | Jul 02, 2014 02:18 AM EDT

A Manhattan judge overturned the conviction of the so-called 'Cannibal Cop' who planned on killing and eating his wife as well as other women. read more

Texas Cheerleader Turned Extreme Hunting Enthusiast Comes Under Fire for Photos of Dead Rare African Animals

Katie Collom   | Jul 01, 2014 11:29 PM EDT

Texas hunting enthusiast Kendall Jones has come under fire recently for posting on Facebook photos of herself with various large, dead game while hunting in Africa. Among the images are photos of the cheerleader with a dead rhino and an elephant. read more

Controversial Unmade Bed Artwork Sells for US$4.3 million

Kristina Fernandez   | Jul 01, 2014 09:47 PM EDT

A 16-year old unmade bed that turned into an art installation was sold for US$4.3 million at a London auction Tuesday. It was among the four art pieces that achieved world record at the Christie's auction. read more

Blue Alert Issued as China's Southern, Eastern Parts to be Hit by Heavy Rain

Marcel Woo   | Jul 01, 2014 07:55 PM EDT

Residents in most of China's southern and eastern parts have been warned on the possibility of strong downpours in the next 24 hours, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) said early Wednesday. read more

Fake Shaolin Monks arrested for Swindling

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 01, 2014 08:10 AM EDT

Seven suspects were arrested after being caught impersonating monks and swindling over 160,000 yuan, or 25,787 dollars from over 100 tourists visiting the Shaolin Temple in Henan Province. read more

Chinese Bank Regulator Dies Working Overtime

Bianca Ortega   | Jul 01, 2014 05:59 AM EDT

Chinese Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) employee Li Jianhua died working overtime on April 23 and his fatal dedication to his job was lauded by officials. read more

Baby Hatch in China, Swamped with Abandoned Children

Lyza Amat   | Jul 01, 2014 05:04 AM EDT

Jinan's baby hatch, overwhelmed with the rising number of abandoned children just 11 days after its opening. read more

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