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Child Homelessness at All-Time High in US

By Staff Reporter - Nov 17, 2014 11:08 AM EST

The number of homeless children in the United States has reached an all-time high, with one out of 30 children is homeless, according to a state-by-state report by the National Center on Family Homelessness (NCFH).

White House Confirms Peter Kassig's Beheading

By Staff Reporter - Nov 17, 2014 11:04 AM EST

The Islamic State militants have beheaded another American hostage, Peter Kassig, The White House confirmed Sunday.

Interstellar takes in more than $300 million at the worldwide box office

By Staff Reporter - Nov 17, 2014 03:42 AM EST

Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway's latest movie Interstellar has earned more than $300 million at the worldwide box office after its first two weekends.

Apple's China app store now ready to receive UnionPay card payments

By Staff Reporter - Nov 17, 2014 02:50 AM EST

Apple iTunes App Store customers in China can now link their UnionPay debit or credit cards to their Apple IDs for purchases, Apple announced today.

'Facebook at Work' is Facebook's secret project to compete against Microsoft, Google

By Staff Reporter - Nov 17, 2014 02:32 AM EST

Facebook is reportedly working on a new technology that will compete with Microsoft Office and Google, according to the Financial Times, which cited people familiar with the matter.

"My Boyfriend was Born a Girl"

By Staff Reporter - Nov 15, 2014 08:30 AM EST

Charlotte Urie from the United Kingdom revealed recently that her "very-masculine" boyfriend was in fact, born a girl.

Alabama Teacher Arrested for having Sexual Relationships with 3 Students

By Staff Reporter - Nov 15, 2014 08:28 AM EST

A married Alabama teacher was arrested Friday afternoon on charges of having inappropriate sexual relationship with three male students between August and October.

West Virginia University Mourns Death of Student Found Unconscious at Fraternity

By Staff Reporter - Nov 15, 2014 08:26 AM EST

A West Virginia University student who was found unconscious and not breathing at a fraternity house died Friday, confirmed WVU Healthcare spokeswoman Amy Johns.

E-Cigarette Smoking on the Rise Among Teens: CDC Study

By Staff Reporter - Nov 15, 2014 08:21 AM EST

A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that there is an increase in the number of young people puffing on vaporized tobacco.

Rosetta Comet Mission Sees Early End, Philae Lander Runs Out of Charge

By Staff Reporter - Nov 15, 2014 08:00 AM EST

The European Space Agency's Rosetta Mission landed its Philae probe on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko,on Wednesday, but it seems the lander has run out of charge and the ESA has lost all contact.

Putin Faces Questions on Russian Stance in Ukraine at G 20 Summit in Brisbane

By Staff Reporter - Nov 15, 2014 07:29 AM EST

The G 20 Summit leaders gathered in Brisbane, Australia, have apparently decided to confront Vladimir Putin on his stance on Ukraine.

Amazon updates Kinde e-readers, allows sharing of content

By Staff Reporter - Nov 14, 2014 08:15 PM EST

Amazon announced a new software update for its Kindle e-readers on Friday which adds a variety of features, including the ability to share the likes of books, movies as well as music across many different devices.

Microsoft to roll out new web version of Skype, app not needed anymore

By Staff Reporter - Nov 14, 2014 07:55 PM EST

Microsoft rolled out a a test version of Skype on Friday which allows users to make Internet calls from web browsers, eliminating the need to install special applications.

Facebook to remove unpaid ads by marketers on news feeds

By Staff Reporter - Nov 14, 2014 07:46 PM EST

Social media giant Facebook is making some changes to give marketers the kind of update they never wanted to hear: If they want to reach customers on the giant social network, they will have to start buying ads.

Colorado man gets life in prison for killing and dismembering his mother

By Staff Reporter - Nov 14, 2014 06:18 PM EST

Ari Liggett was convicted of killing his mother in 2012 and storing her dismembered remains in boxes in the back of her car was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Friday.

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