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2 Letters from Pope Francis Pave the Way For Opening U.S.-Cuba Ties

Dec 18, 2014 05:36 AM EST

Living up to his papal name taken from a Catholic saint known for being a peace advocate, Pope Francis wrote two separate personal letters to U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro. These two letters opened for the door for Washington and Havana to open diplomatic ties, a first in 53 years.

Killer Of Vermont Teacher Melissa Jenkins Gets Life

Jose Mario Fuderanan |

Dec 18, 2014 05:36 AM EST

Convicted killer Allen Prue was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Vermont teacher Melissa Jenkins.

Sex Toys Waving & Eggs Throwing At Anti-Rape Protesters Lead To Fraternity Closure In SDSU

Vittorio Hernandez |

Dec 18, 2014 05:35 AM EST

The numerous offenses of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity had caught up with the campus organization that officials of the San Diego State University ordered it closed and removed from the campus on Wednesday.

Pakistan Leaders, Military Draw Flak From Media Over Peshawar Massacre

Raymond Legaspi |

Dec 18, 2014 05:35 AM EST

Following the Peshawar attack, the Pakistani English language press has unanimously insisted the Nawaz Sharif government take a tougher line against extremism and terror groups.

Obama Couple Shares Racial Discrimination Stories While Living In Chicago

Vittorio Hernandez |

Dec 18, 2014 05:34 AM EST

He was mistaken for a valet, while a lady shopper thought she was a Target sales assistant. But while they had their share of racial discrimination stories during their pre-White House days in Chicago, U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama admit it pales in comparison to what their ancestors suffered.

President Xi Jinping Visits Macau As City Struggles With Huge Casino Losses

Desiree Sison |

Dec 18, 2014 05:34 AM EST

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Macau tomorrow amid the city's financial struggles brought on by his anti-corruption crackdown

$Activists praising New York's fracking ban$

New York Bans Fracking

Jose Mario Fuderanan |

Dec 18, 2014 05:34 AM EST

New York bans controversial oil and gas extracting method citing health risks

Avon Headquarters at Manhattan, New York

Avon Charged With Millions For China Bribery

Christl Leong |

Dec 18, 2014 05:33 AM EST

The world's leading direct seller of beauty merchandise, Avon Products, Inc. has been fined US$135 million after its China subsidiary pleaded guilty to bribery charges on Wednesday.

Former Texas Justice Of Peace Gets Death Sentence For Killing 3 People

Vittorio Hernandez |

Dec 18, 2014 05:33 AM EST

He was a former justice of peace in Texas, but 37-year-old Eric Williams found himself on the other end of the justice system as he was sentenced on Wednesday to death for killing Cynthia McLelland in 2013.

NASA Reveals Stunning Space Photos of How Holiday Lights Brighten Cities

Ana Verayo |

Dec 18, 2014 05:30 AM EST

Suburban areas in the U.S. shine 20 to 50 percent brighter at night during the holiday season compared to the rest of the year.

DARPA Close to Perfecting 'Smart Bullets' that Change Direction in Mid-flight

Marco Foronda |

Dec 18, 2014 05:22 AM EST

These bullets are .50 caliber rounds.

Major U.S. Cities Prone to Power Outage; Climate Change to Blame

Marco Foronda |

Dec 18, 2014 05:10 AM EST

The data they gathered identified 27 cities that could be prone to blackouts because of future hurricanes.

Bobby Shmurda Arrested After Long-Term NYPD Investigation

Christian George Acevedo |

Dec 18, 2014 05:09 AM EST

The New York Police Department arrested up-and-coming rapper Ackquille Pollard, more popular known as Bobby Shmurda, after a lengthy investigation linking him in shootings and illegal drug trafficking.

EXO Brings Another Christmas Single and More, Their First Live Concert Album

Nyrene Grace Patricia Paranga |

Dec 18, 2014 04:57 AM EST

South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO is releasing a new Christmas special single and their first live concert album.

Libby Lanes Makes UK History As First Female Bishop Of Church Of England

Vittorio Hernandez |

Dec 18, 2014 04:50 AM EST

Britain's stained glass ceiling was broken by 48-year-old Libby Lane on Wednesday when she was appointed as the first female bishop of the Church of England. Her official title is Bishop of Stockport.