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U.S. Outspends China 10 to 1 on Equipment for Soldiers

Dec 07, 2014 10:46 AM EST

China spends the equivalent of two entry-level iPhone 6s to outfit its soldiers, while the U.S. spends about $15,000 equipping its fighters.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Pitches In On Net Neutrality Debate, Promotes Fast Lanes

David Curry |

Dec 07, 2014 10:25 AM EST

Outside of the U.S. all has been quiet surrounding net neutrality, but now German Chancellor Angela Merkel has given her views on the situation.

China Unveils Ambitious Space Program Agenda: Mars by 2020, Space Station by 2022

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 07, 2014 09:51 AM EST

China hopes to put a rover on Mars by 2020, complete a manned space station by 2022, and test a heavy carrier rocket by 2030.

First Live Look At Uncharted 4: A Thief's End For PS4 Released

David Curry |

Dec 07, 2014 08:20 AM EST

Sony has unveiled the first gameplay look at the new Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, by developer Naughty Dog.

Two Entangled Hot Bucks Set Free by Texas Game Warden

Ana Verayo |

Dec 07, 2014 07:48 AM EST

Among deer, males fight using their antlers during rutting.

Isolated Khoisan People's Gene Pool Remains Unaltered for 150,000 Years

Ana Verayo |

Dec 07, 2014 07:38 AM EST

The Khoisan people exhibited little intermixing of genes from other races.

Hawking Warns World against Artificial Intelligence

Ana Verayo |

Dec 07, 2014 07:24 AM EST

AI machines could produce weapons even humans can't comprehend.

North Korea Denies Hacking Sony Pictures, But Calls Attack 'Righteous'

David Curry |

Dec 07, 2014 05:10 AM EST

North Korea has denied being responsible for the Sony Pictures, but at the same time praises the "righteous deed" done by the hackers.

China Reports Second Case of H7N9 Bird Flu in Just Over a Week

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 07, 2014 02:05 AM EST

A 38-year-old man in Shanghai has been diagnosed with H7N9 avian flu, the second such case reported in China in just over a week.

Another Strange Circular Landform Found on Mars' Surface

Marco Foronda |

Dec 07, 2014 01:31 AM EST

Mars' surface has a strange waffle-like landform.

Spacecraft to Study Icy Pluto Wakes Up Today; Good Morning New Horizons!

Marco Foronda |

Dec 07, 2014 01:22 AM EST

Scientists will get clearer images of Pluto.

Tujia.com acquired its rival Mayi Duanzu.

Police Bust Chinese-Run Cybercime Command Center in Posh Nairobi Estate

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 07, 2014 01:17 AM EST

Kenyan police serendipitously stumbled upon an elaborate cybercrime command center in a posh estate, arresting 77 Chinese nationals for hacking, money laundering, and attempting to raid Kenya's communication systems.

Two Earthquakes Strike China; Child Dead, Eight Injured

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 06, 2014 09:50 PM EST

Two earthquakes, with magnitudes of 5.8 and 5.9, struck southwest China 16 hours apart on Saturday, killing a nine-year-old boy and injuring eight.

Cosby and Playboy founder Hugh Hefner at the Playboy Mansion in 2011.

Hugh Hefner Calls Cosby Allegations 'Saddening'

Dan Weisman |

Dec 06, 2014 08:01 PM EST

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, a longtime friend of Bill Cosby who often had the comedian over to the Playboy Mansion for parties, said Saturday that the sexual abuse charges against Cosby were "saddening."