Embassies Warned: N. Korea Can’t Guarantee Safety of Diplomats

Embassies warned: North Korea on Friday warned foreign embassies in Pyongyang, saying it cannot ensure the safety of diplomatic workers. It suggested that countries should [...]

Argentina Recovering From Deadly Storm (+Photos)

The death toll rose to 57 in Argentina after strong storms with heavy rain flooded areas of Buenos Aires and La Plata capital district.

Rising Pneumonia Cases in Shanghai Amid Bird Flu Fears

Shanghai residents are concerned that the large number of people being diagnosed with pneumonia may actually be infected with the new bird flu strain H7N9.

Army General Fired Over Sexual Harassment, Alcohol Charges

Army general fired: Army Maj. Gen. Ralph Baker, a two-star general who headed the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, was fired last month, it was reported Thursday.

Ford Ad Controversy: Company Issues Apology, Executive Resigns

Ford ad controversy: Over the past few weeks, Ford ads showing women tied up in the back of a Ford Figo generated controversy. It forced an ad executive to resign, while some [...]

Shen Yun ‘Spectacular,’ ‘Very engaging,’ and ‘Extremely impressive,’ Says Painter and Photographer

On the Shen Yun dances John Foster said: "They were kind of transporting, I guess, so you kind of forget your worldly cares during those pieces, which is really refreshing."

First Wildlife Detector Dogs Graduate

Wildlife detection dogs are about to start working at American ports. The USDA National Detector Dog Training Center just graduated it's first teams, according to the US Fish [...]

Refurbishing Furs With Hy Fishman

Born into the business as a fourth-generation furrier, Fishman helps women refurbish, remodel, and repair their furs—and steps in on the occasional disaster.

Computer Censorship Imported From Shanghai to New York

A few days ago a Falun Gong practitioner in New York turned on his brand new iMac-27 computer—one of the best desktop computers sold—and tried to open Minghui.org, a Falun [...]

Over 137,183,892 people renounce the CCP and its affiliated organizations

South

Carnival Ship Blown from Dock, Guard Missing in Water
Northeast

Drug Bust: 100 Arrested, 700 Officers, 4 States

Drug bust 100 arrested: More than 100 people were arrested Wednesday in four states and Puerto Rico in relation to a large-scale drug trafficking ring operating primarily [...]
National News

Obama 5% of Salary Returned to Treasury
Literary & Visual Arts

Tom Hanks Tears Up Following Broadway Debut

Tom Hanks tears: Following his Broadway debut earlier this week, Tom Hanks, who is starring in the late Nora Ephron's play, "Lucky Guy," teared up.
West

LIBOR Bank Manipulation: SF Cautious About Investigating
South Asia

New Anti-Rape Law Enforced in India

President Pranab Mukerjee approved India’s new anti-rape bill on Tuesday, which provides for life term and death sentences for offenders, besides strict punishment for [...]
National News

Roger Ebert Dies After Long Career as Critic
New York City

Coastal Retreat a Long-Term Option for New York City

With seas estimated to rise 12 to 23 inches by 2080 and storms to get more intense, cities around the country have been exploring managed coastal retreat. The method sets up [...]
Regime

Exclusive: The Soliloquy of an Underground Party Member in Hong Kong
Middle East

Israel, Gaza in Heaviest Crossfire Since Truce

Israel, Gaza crossfire: Several rockets hit southern Israel fired by Gaza militants on Wednesday. Israel launched an air attack on the Gaza Strip.

U.S.

Pork Chops: New Names Include ‘Porterhouse Chop’

Pork chops new names: The pork and beef industry have teamed up to create new names for pork chops, including the "pork porterhouse chop," the "pork ribeye chop," and the [...]

World

Assistant Director Learns of Chinese Spirituality Through Shen Yun

“The stories going back five thousand years and coming up to today—from the traditions of China,” Mr. Michael Nolan said. “It’s magnificent."

China

Former PetroChina Chairman in Political Spotlight

The former chairman of PetroChina recently received a large amount of bad press, which may be a sign of disciplinary action by the new Communist Party leadership as warring [...]

Business

Target Dress Apology: Company Sorry Over ‘Manatee Gray’ Label

Target dress apology: Target apologized on Thursday after shoppers noticed that some plus-sized dresses sold on its website were labeled as “manatee gray.”

Opinion

Ending a Crime Against Humanity in China

In a note presented on March 20, 2013 at the Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, the Hon. David Kilgour makes the case for international initiatives that can help end [...]

Science

Climate Change in ‘Real-Time’: Beaufort Sea Ice Fracturing (+Video)

As the Beaufort Sea ice fractures extensively, climatology PhD student and professor Paul Beckwith says “This is abrupt climate change in real-time.”

Technology

Microsoft Obsolete by 2017, Report Says

Microsoft obsolete: A report released said that Microsoft, which controlled as much as 90 percent of the OS market in its heyday, could go obsolete in 2017.

Arts & Entertainment

Snipes Released from Prison; Now Under House Arrest, Report Says

Snipes released: After spending two years in prison, Wesley Snipes was reportedly released.

Health

The Dentist’s Office, De-fanged

Dr. Lee Wexler and Dr. Andrew Koenigsberg partnered in 2006 to create Gallery 57, a modern and friendly dentist's office in New York City specializing in one-visit restorations.

Life

Essential networking: Power up your image

Your image and personal brand is your number one asset for successful networking so we cannot deny how important it is to create a positive first impression.