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Chinese Man to Spend Lunar New Year in Jail for Opening Plane’s Emergency Exit

Feb 12, 2015 09:12 AM EST

For opening the emergency door of a China Southern Airlines jet on Monday and acting as if nothing is wrong, a Chinese man will spend the Lunar New Year on February 19 in jail.

Expedia to Acquire Orbitz In a Deal Worth US$1.6 Billion

Marcel Woo |

Feb 12, 2015 08:55 AM EST

Online travel agency Expedia will soon own rival online travel booking company Orbitz for about US$1.6 billion, sources said.

Over 300 Refugees Believed Dead in Mediterranean Sea Accident

Marcel Woo |

Feb 12, 2015 08:32 AM EST

Three rubber boats carrying refugees from North Africa to the Italian island of Lampedusa were reported missing and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) believe an estimated 300 people have drowned.

A 30-Minute Nap Can Reverse the Bad Effects of a Sleepless Night

Ana Verayo |

Feb 12, 2015 08:30 AM EST

A new study claims a 30 minute nap during the daytime can make-up for lost sleep from an all nighter.

Study: Dinosaurs Got High on Eating 100 Million Year-old Psychedelic Fungus

Ana Verayo |

Feb 12, 2015 08:24 AM EST

The fossil indicates the grass existed some 100 million years ago.

Scientists Witness Quadruple Star System Formation for the First Time Ever

Ana Verayo |

Feb 12, 2015 08:19 AM EST

A new study details first time observations of a quadruple star system formation during its earliest stages.

Cholesterol isn't that Bad After All, New Dietary Guidelines Reveal

Marco Foronda |

Feb 12, 2015 07:26 AM EST

. The human body also produces more cholesterol than it takes in through diet.

More Katrina-Size Hurricanes Expected in the Future

Marco Foronda |

Feb 12, 2015 07:16 AM EST

A study reveals that warmer sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean are igniting storms.

Boston-Area Transit System Head Resigns Amid Commuter Frustration, Delays

Geann Pineda |

Feb 12, 2015 07:03 AM EST

The head of the Boston-area transit system has resigned amid operational disruptions and commuter frustration during a series of snowstorms that hammered parts of the east coast.

Baidu Shares Fall, Q4 Revenue Disappoints

Geann Pineda |

Feb 12, 2015 07:00 AM EST

China's top search engine, Baidu Inc., saw less than expected revenue this recent quarter as more Chinese citizens are switching from personal computers (PC) to mobile devices.

Big Bang Theory Out: New Theory Says Universe Has No Beginning and Will Never End

Ana Verayo |

Feb 12, 2015 06:54 AM EST

A new theory claims that the universe has always been infinite and that the Big Bang's singularity theory is problematic.

'Frozen Zoo' Could Resurrect Recently Extinct Animals

Marco Foronda |

Feb 12, 2015 06:44 AM EST

The icy vials may someday even be used in experiments to resurrect recently extinct animals.

CBS News Correspondent Bob Simon Dies in Car Crash

Christian George Acevedo |

Feb 12, 2015 05:04 AM EST

Bob Simon, CBS’ veteran journalist who gained fame for his stint as 60 Minutes correspondent, died Wednesday night after getting involved in a car crash in New York City. He was 73.

Gene in Finches Shows Why Humans Have Different Faces

Ana Verayo |

Feb 12, 2015 04:15 AM EST

A new study shows why humans have different facial features and face shapes.

3 Ticketholders to Share US$564 Million Powerball Jackpot

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 12, 2015 04:06 AM EST

There are at least three people who just became richer by several hundred million dollars. They are the lucky ticketholders bearing the numbers 11, 13, 25, 39, 54 and Powerball 19 that were picked in the Wednesday draw of Powerball lotto.