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(Photo: Reuters) Arkansas inmate Gregory Holt is shown in this undated Arkansas Department of Correction photo. In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Holt to grow a half-inch beard in accordance with his Muslim beliefs. The Court ruled

Supreme Court Strikes Down Inmate Beard Ban

Geanne Pineda |

Jan 21, 2015 01:12 PM EST

The Supreme Court unanimously struck down an Arkansas prison ban on inmate beards, saying it violates religious rights.

Ford Mustang Goes Global to More Than 100 Markets

David Curry |

Jan 21, 2015 01:05 PM EST

The American-only Ford Mustang will finally go global, coming to 100 markets within the year.

Beijing Cracks Down on Chinese Leaving to Join Jihadist Groups Abroad

Michael A. Katz |

Jan 21, 2015 01:03 PM EST

China is cracking down on its citizens who try to leave the country to join Jihadist groups abroad.

Five-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Shoots, Kills Infant Brother

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 21, 2015 12:48 PM EST

A five-year-old boy from Elmo, Missouri, accidentally shot and killed his baby brother who was only nine months old after finding a .22-caliber Magnum revolver in his home.

'Whitney' Star Yaya DaCosta Humbled, Tweets 'Rest In Love, Goddess Whitney'

Christian George Acevedo |

Jan 21, 2015 12:29 PM EST

Yaya DaCosta, who played the eponymous role in the Lifetime biopic 'Whitney,' took to Twitter to show her respect and love to the late Whitney Houston, and to air her appreciation to the more than 4.5 million viewers who watched the TV film's premier on Jan. 17.

Fox Loses Court Battle To Dish Network Over Ad-Skipping Device

David Curry |

Jan 21, 2015 11:41 AM EST

Dish Network has won the right to offer skippable advertisements on its digital recording device the Hopper.

Yemeni Rebels Attack Presidential Palace in Coup Bid

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 21, 2015 11:34 AM EST

Yemen rebels have attacked the presidential palace in Yemen, and have also surrounded the leader's residence Tuesday, in a coup attempt against the government, which has been an ally of the U.S. in its fight against terrorist group Al-Qaeda.

Uber in San Francisco Dwarfs the City's Entire Regulated Taxi Market, says CEO

David Curry |

Jan 21, 2015 11:27 AM EST

Uber's CEO Travis Kalanick claims his taxi-service is larger than the entire taxi market in San Francisco.

Connecticut May Legalize Tesla Sales

David Curry |

Jan 21, 2015 11:19 AM EST

Republican Senator Art Linares might be pushing to legalize Tesla sales in his home state of Connecticut, after having to travel to New York to buy his own.

T-Mobile's John Legere Responds to Claim Un-Carrier Is Unsustainable

David Curry |

Jan 21, 2015 11:16 AM EST

T-Mobile USA CEO John Legere has responded to comments on his "Un-Carrier" model being unsustainable, claiming “Its total bullshit."

China Politicians Anxious Over Severe Air Pollution In Beijing

China Politicians Anxious Over Beijing Air Pollution

Desiree Sison |

Jan 21, 2015 11:11 AM EST

Heavy smog is hovering over Beijing as government officials are feeling anxious about the possible reactions from the Chinese population they would receive

Gender Imbalance in China More Severe Than in Any Other Country

Dino Lirios |

Jan 21, 2015 11:03 AM EST

Chinese Health Authorities released a statement on Wednesday saying that the gender imbalance among newborns in China is currently the worst and most serious in the world.

Acer Launches Two Chromebooks For School

David Curry |

Jan 21, 2015 09:27 AM EST

Acer has launched two new Chromebooks for the education market, with 11.6-inch and 15.6-inch screen sizes.

Netflix's Push For Global Expansion Will Bring Service To 200 Countries By 2016

David Curry |

Jan 21, 2015 08:33 AM EST

Netflix announced on Tuesday a goal to be available in 200 countries by 2016, an ambitious goal considering its current availability in only 50 countries.

Seahawks Fan Hopes to Trade NFC Championship Game Ball for a Super Bowl Ticket

Dino Lirios |

Jan 21, 2015 08:23 AM EST

A hopeful fan of the National Football League's (NFL) Seattle Seahawks wants to trade the winning football he caught during the amazing comeback NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers, for a trip to the Super Bowl.