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Four People, Including Kids, Killed in Michigan House Fire

Feb 17, 2015 08:24 AM EST

An early morning house fire in Hamtramck, Michigan left four people, including children, killed as firefighters failed to reach them on time, fire officials said.

How Starburst Galaxies 'Burst' With New Born Stars

Ana Verayo |

Feb 17, 2015 08:13 AM EST

A new study reveals what makes starburst galaxies burst with new born stars.

Climate Change Fueling More Epidemics and Infectious Diseases Everywhere

Ana Verayo |

Feb 17, 2015 08:10 AM EST

Cimate change immensely affects diverse ecosystems that can lead to this epidemic scenario.

Ford Eyes WeChat Tie Up In China

Dino Lirios |

Feb 17, 2015 08:07 AM EST

Ford Motors Co has expressed interest to use WeChat in its cars in China, the world's biggest automotive market, in order to entice car buyers that look at not only the engine size but also the added features of car.

U.S. Surveillance Technology Spotted Overseas

David Curry |

Feb 17, 2015 08:05 AM EST

U.S. surveillance has been spotted on Russian, Chinese, Iranian and Pakistani computers and networks.

USDA Approves America's First Genetically Modified Apples

Marcel Woo |

Feb 17, 2015 07:57 AM EST

Americans will soon eat apples that are genetically-modified after the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved the country's first engineered apple.

Tavia Yeung Replaces Charmaine Sheh in 'Empress Lu'

Cleo Fagela |

Feb 17, 2015 07:23 AM EST

TVB’s upcoming historical drama ‘Empress Lu’ has made yet another change in its cast members with Hong Kong actress Tavia Yeung stepping in to take on the titular role, replacing Charmaine Sheh.

Lee Byung Hun May Appear in Another Hollywood Film With Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino

Cleo Fagela |

Feb 17, 2015 07:20 AM EST

‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ star Lee Byung Hun is said to be in talks to join an upcoming Hollywood production which could possibly be featuring veteran actors Sir Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino.

Korean-Chinese Duo Smile Girls to Make Their Debut on Chunwan

Cleo Fagela |

Feb 17, 2015 07:20 AM EST

Another Korean-Chinese girl group will be making its debut soon in collaboration between South Korean talent agency Starhaus Entertainment and China’s SMG.

Is Japan Finally Out Of Its Economic Slump?

Dino Lirios |

Feb 17, 2015 07:16 AM EST

Japan's economy has recently recoiled, growing 2.2% in the fourth quarter of 2014 but at a slower pace than the expected 3.7% expansion according to a Reuters poll due to dismal household and corporate spending.

Apple to Offer Musk $75 Billion for Tesla Motors

David Curry |

Feb 17, 2015 06:35 AM EST

Apple's key designer Jony Ive gave his thoughts on the automotive industry.

Chemical Clues Hint Life on Earth May Have Started 3.2 Billion Years Ago

Kizha T. Trovillas |

Feb 17, 2015 06:04 AM EST

Early microbes may have crawled from the ocean to land by pulling nitrogen from the air about 3.2 billion years ago

Study: Penguins Love Fish But Have Lost the Ability to Taste Them

Ana Verayo |

Feb 17, 2015 05:58 AM EST

Penguins apparently lost three basic flavor taste receptors in their tongues due to evolution.

At Least 20 Killed on a Packed Carnival Float in Haiti

Marcel Woo |

Feb 17, 2015 05:42 AM EST

What started as a day of revelry turned into a day of mourning when at least 20 persons were killed on a packed Carnival float in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti.

Washington Monument Shorter By 10 Inches After 130 Years; Did the Obelisk Shrink?

Marcel Woo |

Feb 17, 2015 05:24 AM EST

More than 130 years since it was first measured, the Washington Monument has lost nearly 10 inches in height when measured recently by government surveyors, officials said. Did the obelisk shrink over the years?