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President Obama Drops Plan to Tax 529 College Savings Accounts

Jan 29, 2015 10:56 PM EST

President Barack Obama has announced that he will be dropping his plan centered on ending the tax breaks for college savings accounts known as 529s.

China's Next Big Challenge: From Imitators to Innovators

Dino Lirios |

Jan 29, 2015 10:47 PM EST

While China's economy is on the rise, the next great challenge that the country has to address is the inevitable move from being mere imitators to innovators.

Silk Road Trial Lawyer Fights to Include Emoji as Evidence

Dino Lirios |

Jan 29, 2015 10:41 PM EST

In the midst of the Silk Road trial, the defendant's lawyer is fighting hard to include one key piece of evidence: an emoji.

Russian Agent Alexander Litvinenko's Autopsy Was Most Dangerous Ever

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 29, 2015 10:24 PM EST

A pathologist has announced on Wednesday that the autopsy on the body of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko was one of the most dangerous examinations as it was radioactive from the poison he has drank adding that the isotope that led to his death might not have been discovered by normal analysis.

'Mickey Mouse Measles' Spreading Fast; Now in 7 U.S. States

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Jan 29, 2015 10:15 PM EST

Health authorities have confirmed 67 measles cases in these seven states.

Will You Pay for Spotify? 15 Million New Users Say Yes

Marcel Woo |

Jan 29, 2015 10:11 PM EST

Music-streaming service Spotify announced that it has signed 15 million paid users in January, up 50% from the number of paid members it registered in May 2014.

Scientists Discover Device That Can Unboil Eggs

Marcel Woo |

Jan 29, 2015 09:42 PM EST

Researchers at UC Irvine have recently discovered a device that can literally unboil a hen egg that has been boiled for 20 minutes.

Former NFL Star Could Get Life in Prison as Murder Trial Starts

Marcel Woo |

Jan 29, 2015 09:20 PM EST

Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez could get life in prison if convicted for the 2013 killing of 27-year-old semipro football player Odin Lloyd.

Tyrese Gibson Desperate to Land Role as Green Lantern

JM Javelosa |

Jan 29, 2015 12:01 PM EST

The Green Lantern reboot is set to be released in 2017, but the lengthy wait hasn't stopped Tyrese Gibson from launching his own campaign to snag the role.

Alibaba vs. China Commerce Regulator: Who Will Emerge Winner?

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 29, 2015 11:53 AM EST

There is a brewing battle between Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba and the national regulator, the State Administration of Industry and Commerce (SAIC), over counterfeit goods sold in the New York publicly listed company.

McDonald’s New CEO Appointment Boosts Fast Food Chain’s Shareprice

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 29, 2015 11:45 AM EST

News of the appointment of McDonald's Chief Brand Officer Steve Easterbrook as CEO excited the stock market, boosting the fast food chain's shareprice by 3 percent in pre-market trading.

Samsung Dropping Qualcomm Snapdragon For Galaxy S6

David Curry |

Jan 29, 2015 11:37 AM EST

Samsung has dropped Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 for the Galaxy S6.

Investors Catch Up with ‘Ship of Gold’ Treasure Hunter Following Arrest in Florida Hotel

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 29, 2015 11:34 AM EST

One hundred sixty-one investors who funded the search by treasure hunter Tommy Thompson will soon find out if they would ever recover the $12.7 million they invested in Thompson's search for gold.

Marshawn Lynch Now Snubbing Fans

Dino Lirios |

Jan 29, 2015 11:26 AM EST

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch is still up to his antics of snubbing the media. However, his attitude has spilled on to his interactions with fans as well.