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Embattled SeaWorld Announces Plan to Overhaul Killer Whale Show; Draws Mixed Reactions

Elena Garcia   | Nov 10, 2015 09:14 AM EST

In a move to rebuild its brand and combat declining attendance, SeaWorld will phase out its traditional Shamu show in San Diego and instead, a show that features less tricks and more of orcas' natural behaviors in the world will replace it. read more

President Obama Now on Facebook, Aims to Promote Two-Way Discussions

Charissa Echavez   | Nov 10, 2015 08:42 AM EST

One of the most powerful people in the world U.S. President Barack Obama finally became one of Facebook's 1.5 billion-plus users on Monday. Kicking off his new page was a post about taking "serious steps" on global warming and a promise to share his thoughts and some "just-for-fun stuff" on Facebook read more

U.S., China Hold First Ever Joint Naval Drills

Michael A. Katz   | Nov 09, 2015 05:34 PM EST

China has completed a joint drill with the U.S Navy that was held in the Atlantic Ocean southeast of Jacksonville, Fla.. It called the maneuvers the “first of its kind between the two navies.” read more

Russia Faces Possible Ban From 2016 Olympics

Michael A. Katz   | Nov 09, 2015 03:37 PM EST

The International Association of Athletics Federation is seeking to levy sanctions against Russia, including banning it from next year's Olympics after a scathing report found wide-spread state-sponsored dopping among Russian athletes. read more

Ohio's Most Wanted Fugitive Taken Into Custody in Minnesota

Cybelle Go   | Nov 09, 2015 07:36 AM EST

Oscar Juarez, declared one of Ohio's most wanted fugitives since his escape from prison in the seventies, has been taken into custody in St. Paul, Minnesota on Thursday Nov. 5, according to Bills Insider. read more

New Clues Found Behind the Walls of King Tutankhamun's Tomb

Charissa Echavez   | Nov 09, 2015 07:08 AM EST

A group of archaeologists have made remarkable discoveries during a recent investigation into King Tutankhamun's tomb. According to the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities, consistent with early theories that King Tut's tomb has secret doorways, infrared thermography has uncovered hidden chambers in the tomb. read more

Myanmar Votes in First Free and Fair Election in 25 Years

Brooke Knightley   | Nov 08, 2015 04:52 AM EST

Myanmar has opened its first free and fair election for the first time in 25 years after decades of rule by the military. read more

Cyber Bandits Hacked British Telecom Company ‘TalkTalk’

Daphne Planca   | Nov 07, 2015 10:35 AM EST

British telecom provider 'TalkTalk' was attacked and over 150,000 customer accounts were hacked, the company reported on Friday. read more

2 Louisiana Police Officers Arrested Due to Murder of 6-Year-Old Boy

Cybelle Go   | Nov 07, 2015 06:53 AM EST

Two Louisiana police officers have been arrested for second degree attempted murder after shooting and killing a six years old child while pursuing his father in an SUV on Tuesday, according to Washington Times. read more

Obama Says Bomb May Have Downed Russian Airliner

Desiree Sison   | Nov 06, 2015 06:13 AM EST

European investigators who analyzed the flight recorders of the downed Russian plane said Friday that the cockpit voice recorder of Metrojet Flight 9268 showed an explosion, which was confirmed by its flight data recorder. read more

California Police Kill Knife-Wielding Student After Stabbing 5 Victims in Merced Campus

Benjie Batanes   | Nov 05, 2015 06:37 AM EST

Police at the University of California Merced campus shot and killed a knife-wielding male student who stabbed five people on Wednesday. read more

China, Australia to Promote Bilateral Defense

Michael A. Katz   | Nov 04, 2015 04:09 PM EST

China and Australia have vowed to promote bilateral defense cooperation after the two countries' defense ministers met Wednesday at the Third ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Plus in Malaysia. read more

Volcanic Eruption Closes Indonesian Airports, Strands Thousands

Michael A. Katz   | Nov 04, 2015 03:28 PM EST

Indonesia has closed three airports, including the main airport in Bali, after Mount Rinjani erupted in volcanic activity, cancelling nearly 700 flights and stranding some 6,000 travelers. read more

Ohio Issue 3: Voters Say ‘No’ to Legalized Medical and Recreational Marijuana

Brooke Knightley   | Nov 04, 2015 09:27 AM EST

Ohio Issue 3 has failed after voters in the state rejected a single proposal that would have legalized both medical and recreational marijuana on Tuesday. read more

Voters in Ohio Reject Proposal to Legalize Marijuana Over Fears of State Monolpolization

Benjie Batanes   | Nov 04, 2015 09:26 AM EST

Majority of voters in Ohio rejected on Tuesday the proposal also known as Issue 3, that would have legalize the use and growing of marijuana in the state. Media reports estimated that those against outnumber those in favor by a margin of two to one. read more

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