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Injured Juan Martin del Potro Pulls Out of US Open

Aug 16, 2014 04:59 AM EDT

The age-old nemesis of many tennis players struck once again. Juan Martin del Potro has pulled out of the 2014 U.S. Open after injuring his wrist on his off-hand.

Ukraine Crisis Finally Hits Home for Many Russians

Jasmine Solana |

Aug 15, 2014 02:15 PM EDT

The reality of the Ukraine crisis and President Vladimir Putin’s possible hand in it is finally sinking in for many ordinary Russians.

Forgotten Chinese Labour Corps to Finally Get Memorial in London

Jasmine Solana |

Aug 15, 2014 02:12 PM EDT

Tens of thousands of Chinese farm laborers are finally getting recognized almost a century after they left their homes to help Britain during the First World War.

‘Divine Province’ Leader James McBride Found Guilty of Selling Fake IDs

Jasmine Solana |

Aug 15, 2014 01:42 PM EDT

An Ohio man was found guilty on charges of selling fake diplomatic identification cards to members of anti-government organization, Divine Province.

Gov’t Expert Urges Nicaraguans to Consider Raising Iguanas for Food

Jasmine Solana |

Aug 15, 2014 01:03 PM EDT

A government expert is advising Nicaraguans to try raising and eating iguanas.

Audience Joins Broadway’s ‘Aladdin’ Cast on Singalong Salute to Robin Williams [Video]

Jasmine Solana |

Aug 14, 2014 03:53 PM EDT

Tuesday night’s performance of “Aladdin” on Broadway ended on a slightly different tone as the cast paid tribute to the late Robin Williams.

Scientist Finishes New ‘Shark Week’ Special Featuring Late Paul Walker

Jasmine Solana |

Aug 14, 2014 01:49 PM EDT

A shark scientist is set to show the world his new “Shark Week” project, which he started with actor Paul Walker.

‘Survivor’ Season Premiere to Face Possible Delay Due to Editors’ Strike

Jasmine Solana |

Aug 14, 2014 01:01 PM EDT

The editing team of the hit reality show “Survivor” has spoken.

Map of Female Senators in the United States

Dearth of Women in U.S. Elections Caused by Female Aversion to Politics

Staff Reporter |

Aug 14, 2014 11:03 AM EDT

The electoral process leaves a lot to be desired for many women in the United States, a new study suggested.

Carmelo Anthony Admits Knicks Needs ‘Much Work’ Before Getting NBA Title

Jasmine Solana |

Aug 13, 2014 03:06 AM EDT

Carmelo Anthony doesn’t think the New York Knicks will win an NBA title anytime soon. In an interview with Puerto Rico's Primera Hora newspaper last week, the All Star power forward admitted that winning a championship takes time and that the team has "much work to do," but it's something that he said he looks forward to being a part of.

"Faster" Submarine Cable System has 60 TBps Capacity

Jasmine Solana |

Aug 12, 2014 10:28 AM EDT

The submarine cable will connect the United States to Japan.

Witness Testifies Embattled Ex-Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell Pitched Health Pill at Meeting

Jasmine Solana |

Aug 12, 2014 10:18 AM EDT

Former Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell pitched the benefits of an anti-inflammatory pill during a meeting in his office more than two years ago, a witness told the court on Monday.

New ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Short Navigates Inside ‘The Ghost’

Jasmine Solana |

Aug 12, 2014 02:31 AM EDT

A fresh “Star Wars Rebels” short film is set to give fans a taste of what’s to come in the new animated show.

More British Believe in Wikipedia Over Mainstream News

Marc Maligalig |

Aug 11, 2014 09:04 AM EDT

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales said in the annual three-day Wikimania conference of the site's movement in London on Sunday that more British people trusts Wikipedia more than the mainstream media.