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Google Cloud Releases Security Scanner for Web Applications

Andrian Darylle Torralba |

Feb 22, 2015 06:51 AM EST

Google has announced its cloud platform will conduct security scans on web applications.

Food Coloring in Soft Drinks Can Lead to Risk of Cancer

Marco Foronda |

Feb 22, 2015 06:30 AM EST

The ingredient called 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI) is a possible human carcinogen.

Chinese tourist in Frankfurt, Germany. Taken Nov. 14, 2012

Why Rich First-time Chinese Travelers Behave The Way They Do

Arlene Lim |

Feb 22, 2015 06:24 AM EST

A media professor analyses why new rich first-time Chinese travelers engage in embarrassing behaviors abroad. He also explains why this should not worry the Chinese government.

Oregon Chub to be the First Fish to Exit Endangered Species List

Marco Foronda |

Feb 22, 2015 06:24 AM EST

The fish is endemic only to Oregon and has been federally listed as a threatened species from 1993 to 2014.

Hubble Captures New Images of Young Star Beta Pictoris

Marco Foronda |

Feb 22, 2015 06:16 AM EST

The planet orbits Beta Pictorous every 18 to 20 years.

White House Hires a Chief Data Scientist

Dino Lirios |

Feb 22, 2015 06:13 AM EST

The White House has just hired a new employee under a newly made position. DJ Patil will now take on the role of Chief Data Scientist and Chief Technology Officer for Data Policy.

Attorney General Approves Sale of Six Hospitals in California With Strict Conditions

Dino Lirios |

Feb 22, 2015 05:21 AM EST

Attorney General Kamala D. Harris approved the sale of a chain of six struggling Catholic hospitals last Friday. While she did approve of the hotly debated sale, she also imposed strict guidelines and conditions on how to manage the sale.

A man explains ObamaCare at a health insurance enrollment event in Commerce California, March 31, 2014.

Wrong Tax Form Sent to 800,000 Health Insurance Purchasers

Dino Lirios |

Feb 22, 2015 05:15 AM EST

The Obama administration recently admitted that about 800,000 residents had received inaccurate tax forms from the health insurance they purchased from Healthcare.gov.

Nissan Z Creator Dies at 105

Geann Pineda |

Feb 22, 2015 05:09 AM EST

The former president of Nissan Motor's U.S. branch, also known as the "Father of the Z", passed away Thursday. He was 105.

Hunt for Minneapolis Gunman Who Shot Cop

Minneapolis Cop Shot in Targeted Attack During Crime Response

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 22, 2015 04:56 AM EST

A Minneapolis police officer was shot early Saturday while responding to a robbery call on the 1100 block of 24th Avenue N in the Jordan neighborhood. After taking the statement of the female caller, the cop was shot.

Child Molester Admits to 1975 Abduction of 2 Maryland Girls in Newly Revealed Affidavits

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 22, 2015 04:44 AM EST

Newly unsealed affidavits could help solve the disappearance of two Maryland girls 40 years ago. Until now, sisters Katherine and Sheila Lyon remain missing. Although bones have been discovered in Virginia, investigators have not yet determined if they are of the siblings who were 10 and 12 when they were apparently abducted in 1975.

Stubborn Pelican, Heavy Snow Snarl Road and Air Traffic

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 22, 2015 04:33 AM EST

A pelican held traffic on the 90 Freeway in California for about one hour on Saturday afternoon.

Texas Prison Set on Fire by Protesting Inmates

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 22, 2015 04:26 AM EST

The Willacy County Correctional Center has become uninhabitable after inmates set the facility on fire Saturday, following disruptive behavior after they prisoners became upset with medical services.

Sheesha & Cigarettes Torched Dubai’s Marina Torch

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 22, 2015 04:12 AM EST

Residents who live in The Torch recount that the flame was travelling by floors through burning materials that fell on balconies. An official of the building said on Saturday that the fire didn't just travel though balconies but was probably started as a carelessly thrown cigarette butt on a balcony.

Hillary Duff Files For Divorce From Mike Comrie

Cybelle Go |

Feb 21, 2015 09:47 PM EST

Lizzie McGuire star Hillary Duff has officially filed for divorce from husband Mike Comrie. The 27 year old star cited irreconcilable differences and is seeking primary physical custody of their two year old son last February 21, according to Xin MSN via TMZ.