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WHO: 3 million Chinese Die Prematurely Every Year from Chronic Diseases
Michael A. Katz | | Jan 19, 2015 11:51 AM EST |
Every year in China more than 3 million people die prematurely from chronic non-communicable diseases, according to a new report from The World Health Organization, which says that “urgent government action” is needed.
Republicans: Obama's Plans to Tax Highest Earners A 'Non-Starter'
Kat De Guzman | | Jan 19, 2015 10:52 AM EST |
Republicans on Sunday said President Barack Obama's plan to increase taxes on the country's highest wage earners in order to benefit the middle class was a "non-starter".

Boko Haram Kidnaps 80 In Cameroon, Attacks Nigeria Leaving Four Dead
Kat De Guzman | | Jan 19, 2015 10:51 AM EST |
Suspected militants from the extremist group Boko Haram have reportedly attacked a village in northern Cameroon on Sunday leaving three people dead.

Cyberespionage: China Allegedly Stole Designs Of Australia's F-35 Lightning II Fighter Jet
Kat De Guzman | | Jan 19, 2015 10:50 AM EST |
China has reportedly stolen top secret documents about the design information of Australia's latest Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35 Lighting II.

Montana Legislators Push Solar Energy Advancement
David Curry | | Jan 19, 2015 10:49 AM EST |
Both Republicans and Democrats are pushing for solar energy advancement in Montana, including a shared-revenue from excess energy.

Shots Heard at Biden’s Delaware House on Saturday
Vittorio Hernandez | | Jan 19, 2015 10:49 AM EST |
The Secret Service arrested a driver who tried to ignore a New Castle County police officer who was guarding the outer perimeter of the gate of Vice President Joe Biden's house in Wilmington, Delaware.
NFL to Eject Marshan Lynch if He Wears Cleats of Gold
Dino Lirios | | Jan 19, 2015 10:48 AM EST |
Even before the Seattle Seahawks faced off against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC championship game, running back Marshawn Lynch already had troubles as the National Football League (NFL) banned him from coming out with his golden cleats.

Ted Cruz Wants to NASA ro Focus on Space Exploration
Dino Lirios | | Jan 19, 2015 10:46 AM EST |
Senator Ted Cruz has a new role in the Republican-controlled Senate. He is now the chairman of the subcommittee that oversees the activities of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and science matters.
Malik Bryant,13, Invited by Obama to Attend State Of The Union Address
Kat De Guzman | | Jan 19, 2015 10:44 AM EST |
Malik Bryant, a thirteen-year-old boy from Chicago, has been asking for his safety in a letter to Santa resulting to United States President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama to invite the teenager in the State of the Union address on Tuesday.

New Arizona Law Requires High School Student to Pass Citizen Test for Diploma
Dino Lirios | | Jan 19, 2015 10:43 AM EST |
A new law has been passed that requires Arizona high school students to pass the equivalent of the U.S. citizenship test to achieve their high school diploma. It is set to begin in the 2016-2017 school year.

Magic Leap Files Patents For Freaky Augmented Reality Future
David Curry | | Jan 19, 2015 10:06 AM EST |
Google-backed augmented reality company Magic Leap has patented a few wacky illustrations of the potential future of AR.
Twitter Fights Back Against Turkish Government Press Censorship
David Curry | | Jan 19, 2015 10:01 AM EST |
Twitter is in trouble with the Turkish government for refusing to censor a left-wing newspaper publishing leaks on a military police raid.

Call of Duty, Destiny, Madden Top This Year's Best Selling Games
David Curry | | Jan 19, 2015 09:56 AM EST |
Call of Duty, Madden 15 and Destiny hit the top charts for video games sales in 2014.

Virgin Mobile Relaunches Pre-Paid Deals, Removes Contract Customization
David Curry | | Jan 19, 2015 09:50 AM EST |
Virgin Mobile has updated its pre-paid plans to offer less customization, but more smartphones and clearer deals.

Blizzard Launching World Of Warcraft 'Veteran Edition' For Old Timers
David Curry | | Jan 19, 2015 09:41 AM EST |
Blizzard has launched a new 'Veteran Edition' on World of Warcraft, for old timers who don't want to get a subscription.
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