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05/16/2024 09:46:53 pm

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US Border Helicopter Shot

U.S. Border Helicopter Shot 5 Times Near Notorious Mexico Border

The FBI and the Texas Ranger Division are investigating the shooting of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter, which was flying over an ill-famed Mexican border area on Friday evening.

Warren Buffett Lunch Charity

Chinese Gaming Company's $2.3 Million Bid Wins Charity Auction Lunch with Warren Buffett

A Chinese online game developer has won the 16th annual charity auction for a private lunch with Warren Buffett. On Friday, Beijing based Da Lian Zeus Entertainment Co., put up a winning bid of $2,345,678 for the opportunity to dine with Buffett and pick his brain.

Baidu

China's Internet Giant Baidu Invests $11.5 Million in Free Wi-Fi Company

Chinese internet search engine giant and popular mapping service provider Baidu Inc. has invested $11.5 million in Qianhai Mobile - a local startup that provides commuters in over 10 cities across the country with free wireless internet access.

Yangtze River Accident, Eastern Star

Yangtze River Cruise Accident Death Toll Reaches 396

Nearly 400 bodies have been recovered from the Eastern Star passenger ship since it capsized on the Yangtze River earlier in the week.

Alibaba

Alibaba Branches Into Financial Media with RMB1.2 Billion Investment in China Business News

Alibaba Group Holdings Limited has signed an agreeement with China Business News (CBN) that will see the e-commerce company invest up to RMB1.2 billion ($193.6 million) in the media company.

China MERS Vaccine

Chinese Researchers Race to Find Cure for Deadly MERS as Outbreak Continues to Spread

Since last month, health authorities in South Korea and China have been on high alert as they try to contain the outbreak of the deadly Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). At least three people have died from the virus recently, and up to 35 people have been infected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of South Korea. While there are no known vaccines or drugs for MERS at the moment, Chinese researchers may be close to developing one.

FBI Spy Planes

'FBI Spy Planes are Legal', Says Official

The FBI's use of aerial surveillance - although criticized - has long been known to the American public. However, a recent investigation by AP has revealed that the actual scope of the FBI's aerial surveillance operation has been securely obscured as several planes in the agency's fleet are registered to "fictitious" companies.

China Sina Weibo Bans Erotic Content

Sina Weibo's Ban on Erotic Content Extended to Models in Underwear

Popular Chinese microblogging website Sina Weibo has issued a ban on all forms of "erotic content," including pictures of models in bikinis or lingerie.

Liaoning Province Explosion

Explosion near Residential Complex in North-East China Leaves 2 Dead, Many Others Injured

Residents of Huludao City woke up to the sound of a loud explosion on Sunday morning that destroyed a three-storey residential building; killing two people and injuring many others.

US Army Live Anthrax Shipment

US Army Finds New Batch of Live Anthrax

The US Army has discovered another batch of live anthrax. According to NBC News, these anthrax spores are from the same batch that was dispatched to Australia.

Adolf Hitler's Horse Sculptures Surface in Warehouse after Disappearing for 26 Years

Two enigmatic bronze life-size horses that adorned the entrance to the office of Adolph Hitler have been recovered by authorities from a black market warehouse more than two decades after they were reportedly last seen in public.

DEA Raids 'Pill Mills' in Southern States, 48 People Arrested During Massive Crackdown

Officials from Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and other law enforcement agencies have taken up to 48 people into custody after a surprise early morning raid this Wednesday on clinics, pharmacies and other medical dispensaries that are suspected of illegally dealing in pain killers in four southern states.

GM 2016 Camaro

GM 2016 Camaro: What You Need to Know About the New Chevrolet Muscle Car

General Motors has unveiled the highly anticipated 2016 Camaro at the Belle Isle Detroit, Mich, this past weekend. The sleek muscle car is the sixth generation Chevrolet Camaro.

President Obama Limits Militarization of fPolice Forces

President Obama Limits Provision of Military-Style Equipments to Police Force

President Barack Obama is set to announce the decision of the US federal government to stop supplying military-style equipments to local police departments across the country in a bid to improve relations between minority groups and law enforcement officials.

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