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Genetics Plays a Big Role in Obesity, New Study Argues
| Marco Foronda | | Feb 14, 2015 08:43 AM EST |
The findings may help investigate why some individuals are more likely than others to gain weight.
Oldest Walrus Fossils Shed Light on Fur Seal Evolutionary Gap
| Marco Foronda | | Feb 14, 2015 08:34 AM EST |
The researchers named the new species Eotaria crypta, which means "dawn of the sea lion."
Japan's Romance Buzzkillers Seek to ‘Smash Valentine’s Day’
| Raymond Legaspi | | Feb 14, 2015 08:32 AM EST |
A protest in Tokyo on Saturday demands an end to Valentine's Day, claiming that public displays of affection are "terrorism" and scored the "passion-based capitalism" of the yearly day of romance.
New Scientific Paper Reveals how the Spectacular Black Hole in Interstellar was Made
| Ana Verayo | | Feb 14, 2015 08:30 AM EST |
The film attempted to be true to scientific facts and findings as much as possible.
Caged Kurdish Fighters Paraded on Streets in New Islamic State Video
| Raymond Legaspi | | Feb 14, 2015 08:26 AM EST |
Islamic State threatened to burn alive seventeen Kurdish fighters kept in cages and paraded around on streets, as shown in a recently posted video of the militants.
Australian Tourists May Shun Indonesia if Drug Convicts Executed
| Raymond Legaspi | | Feb 14, 2015 08:19 AM EST |
Australians could stay away from Indonesian tourist spots if Jakarta carries out the execution by firing squad of two Australian drug traders, warned Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.
China Lines Up Big Military Parades to ‘Warn’ Neighbor Japan
| Raymond Legaspi | | Feb 14, 2015 05:42 AM EST |
China's People Liberation Army buckles down to practicing for a big spectacle of military power in September, when the army puts new locally developed arms on display, sources tell Reuters.
Catholics Want Answers on What China Did to Bishop Shi
| Desiree Sison | | Feb 14, 2015 05:22 AM EST |
Catholic Bishop Shi Enxiang is believed to have died while incarcerated in a Chinese secret location which only the Chinese authorities knew
USDA Approves Production of First Genetically Modified Apples
| Geann Pineda | | Feb 14, 2015 05:20 AM EST |
Agriculture officials had given the go signal for the first genetically modified apples to be planted in the U.S., causing debates over food safety to flare up again.
Thyroid Cancer Patients May Get Help from New Drug Lenvima Instead of Radiotherapy
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Feb 14, 2015 05:10 AM EST |
A new drug to treat thyroid cancer patients whose conditions continue to worsen despite undergoing radioactive iodine therapy is now available. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Friday the oral drug Lenvima.
Ebola from Corpses? Possible, Says NIH
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Feb 14, 2015 05:00 AM EST |
Embalmers, funeral parlors, morticians and other people preparing corpses for burial or cremation, and even relatives of people are advised to be extra careful and ensure they exercise safe and sanitary practices when handling the dead bodies of Ebola virus victims.
Vince Vaughn On What It’s Like Dating Jennifer Aniston
| JM Javelosa | | Feb 14, 2015 02:09 AM EST |
Jennifer Aniston may be 46 years old but she is still one of Hollywood's hottest and most bankable stars and Vince Vaughn are among those lucky guys who had the chance to date her. It has been nine years since the two dated and while the 44-year old actor remained silent about the relationship, as well as their breakup, he has decided to open up about it now.
Police: Halifax Valentine's Day Killings Plot Foiled
| Geann Pineda | | Feb 14, 2015 02:04 AM EST |
Nova Scotia police say a tip helped them stop a plot to kill a large number of people in Halifax on Saturday.
Lawyer Claims Emile Hirsch Has No Memory of Choking Hollywood Executive
| JM Javelosa | | Feb 14, 2015 01:57 AM EST |
Actor Emile Hirsch is facing a real possibility of jail time after choking a Hollywood Executive, however, his lawyer has spoken up and said that the actor does not have any memory of what happened that night because he got so drunk.
U.S. Sending Millions of Taxpayers’ Money as Aid to China: Watchdog
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Feb 14, 2015 01:47 AM EST |
The watchdog ForeignAssistance.gov is questioning the dubious spending pattern of the U.S. federal government, particularly its allotment of $50 billion annually as foreign aid to several nations. The question arises since the U.S. itself is deeply mired in debt to the tune of $1.3 trillion.
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