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Crane Accident in Manhattan Injures 10, Damages High-Rise Building

An accident took place late Sunday morning in Midtown, Manhattan when a huge industrial air conditioner hoisted by a crane fell from a 28 –story building to the sidewalk, causing minor injuries to ten people and damages to the building. Several streets in Manhattan are currently closed due to the ongoing investigation.

Jun 02, 2015 05:37 AM EDT


Supreme Court throws out Anthony Elonis' conviction for violent Facebook postings

High court tosses out Anthony Elonis' conviction for posting horrific wife-killing Eminem rap lyrics to Facebook which was accused of being 'murder threats'.

Jun 02, 2015 10:00 AM EDT


The Future Is Now: Scientists Claim Fuel-Free Spacecraft Now Possible

A group of scientists from Nankai University in Tianjin, China discovered the special capability of graphene, which are atom thick sheets of carbon considered as miracle material. They claim that it can be used to run spacecraft through fuel-free light-powered propulsion system.

Jun 02, 2015 11:24 PM EDT


U.S. Journalist Casey Coombs Held Hostage In Yemen Freed By Houthis, Arrived In Oman Safely

American freelance journalist Casey Coombs, who has been held hostage in Yemen, was released by the Houthis. The freelance journalist has been transported safely to Oman.

Jun 02, 2015 03:36 AM EDT


Air France to undergo new safety probe in the wake of freighter incident

Air France is in the crosshairs of safety officials yet again after a recent calculating incident involving one of its freighters.

Jun 02, 2015 01:24 PM EDT


IHOP Logo undergoes facelift after 2 decades

IHOP decided to have a logo facelift. The brand is commited to giving a service with a smile.

Jun 02, 2015 01:53 AM EDT


China's ‘Internet Police’ Joins Weibo and Other Sites to Make Online Presence

China’s “Internet Police” will start to make its efforts more visible to the public on Monday by creating its social media accounts.

Jun 02, 2015 02:03 AM EDT


US Official Calls For Myanmar Citizenship For Rohingya: President Obama Urge Myanmar To Treat Rohingya People Decently; 4,600 Rohingya Refugees Persecuted?

US Official urged Myanmar Government to give citizenship to Rohingya as a solution to migrant crisis. President Obama also advises Myanmar to end discrimination.

Jun 02, 2015 01:44 AM EDT


U.N. humanitarian operations in Iraq may be stopped due to lack of funding

The United Nations' ongoing humanitarian operations in Iraq may soon be stopped if no new funds are immediately provided.

Jun 02, 2015 12:48 PM EDT


N.C. senate bill to extend abortion waiting period ‘demeans’ women and their decision making skills

The North Carolina senate, however, seemingly defies the WHO guidelines on abortion, as a bill to extend the waiting period to 72 hours was initially approved during a senate meeting on Thursday, May 28. The bill proposes that a woman who wishes to undergo abortion must consult with a medical professional during the waiting period in order to think carefully of her decisions. This is in clear defiance to the WHO-set guidelines, which says that any woman who decides to undergo abortion should be given the procedure without any delay or "mandatory waiting period."

Jun 03, 2015 09:08 AM EDT


Android Wear Update: Google Reveals New Emoji Detection Feature For Its Smartwatch Operating System

Google has revealed the major updates to Android Wear during its I/O conference on Thursday and among them is an exciting and sweet emoji detection feature which allows users to draw their desired emojis on the watch face in order to find a match easier.

Jun 02, 2015 01:10 AM EDT


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