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Is It Time To Buy A Next-Gen Console?

Dec 08, 2014 08:55 AM EST

Even with over 25 million sales, plenty of gamers are still holding off from upgrading to a next-generation console. Is now the time? And if so, which console do you choose?

8 Sentenced To Death For Terror Attacks In Xinjiang

Staff Reporter |

Dec 08, 2014 08:47 AM EST

A Chinese court on Monday sentenced eight people to death on charges of leading terror groups and setting off explosives in two attacks that left 46 people dead in the far western region of Xinjiang, state media reported.

Remains Of South African AQAP Hostage In Yemen Heads Home

Christl Leong |

Dec 08, 2014 08:22 AM EST

The remains of South African al-Qaeda hostage Pierre Korkie, 56, who was killed on Saturday along with American national Luke Somers during a botched U.S.-led rescue operation in Yemen, will be flown home to his his wife and two children.

Fire Hits Big Apartment Building in LA

Staff Reporter |

Dec 08, 2014 07:14 AM EST

More than 200 firefighters were battling a blaze at an apartment complex under construction early Monday morning in Downtown Los Angeles.

Tesla Motors Pushing For Car Sales Reform In Texas

David Curry |

Dec 08, 2014 07:08 AM EST

Tesla Motors is looking to get the laws changed in Texas, to allow the car manufacturer to sell directly to the customer.

How to Find Earth-like Exoplanets and Possible Alien Life

Ana Verayo |

Dec 08, 2014 07:03 AM EST

A new institute examines new techniques in the search for habitable worlds.

'The Daily Show' Takes a Shot at China's Pun Ban

Staff Reporter |

Dec 08, 2014 07:02 AM EST

It didn't take long for Jon Stewart and his news team of merry jokers to dig their claws into the State Administration for Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television after it announced that the use of puns and wordplay should be prohibited from broadcasts and ads in China, or that the country could otherwise face "cultural and linguistic chaos".

Why Astrotourists Flock to the Darkest Place on Earth

Ana Verayo |

Dec 08, 2014 06:43 AM EST

The Namib Desert is the darkest place on Earth where anyone can see the heavens in their celestial glory.

India To Outpace China By 2016, Gadget Gold Rush Incoming

David Curry |

Dec 08, 2014 06:37 AM EST

India is close to outpacing China on gross domestic product growth, with Goldman Sachs projecting India to surpass China in 2016.

China Leads Water Restoration and Distribution Efforts In Maldives

Desiree Sison |

Dec 08, 2014 06:32 AM EST

The Chinese government has donated money and sent fresh water supplies to Maldives to help the island which is currently facing a water crisis

Shanghai’s Glamour Bar Closes for Good

Vittorio Hernandez |

Dec 08, 2014 06:21 AM EST

Despite the closure of the Glamour Bar in Shanghai over the weekend due to his rental, Michelle Garnaut, the bar owner, plans to continue hosting the Shanghai International Literary Festival.

China's Internet Regulator Visits Facebook Campus

David Curry |

Dec 08, 2014 06:15 AM EST

China's Internet regulator Lu Wei visited various U.S. based Internet companies this week, possibly to negotiate removal of bans.

Lizard Squad Claims Responsibility For PlayStation Network Attack

David Curry |

Dec 08, 2014 06:07 AM EST

The PlayStation Network is down again and Lizard Squad has claimed responsibility for the attack.

3 People, Black Bear Dead In Florida 3-Vehicle Accident

Staff Reporter |

Dec 08, 2014 06:02 AM EST

A motorist's vehicle struck and killed a black bear on a road in the Florida Everglades and three others from another vehicle who had gotten out to help the woman where then struck and killed by a third vehicle, police said.

West Coast Port Strike No Match To 2 Pilots Who Deliver Christmas Trees to China

Vittorio Hernandez |

Dec 08, 2014 06:02 AM EST

Despite Christmas trees being a western Christian tradition, many Hong Kong residents and businesses consider it a must to have one at their homes and enterprises. But since fir trees don't grow in Hong Kong, the people from the Chinese administrative region import it mostly from the U.S.