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Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love Denies Rumors, All-Star Forward Won't Opt Out
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love reiterated that he will not leave the Cavs next summer and announced that he is not planning to become a free agent after the 2014-15 NBA season. 
Will Lionel Messi Leave FC Barcelona for Chelsea?
Lionel Messi is being linked to big-money teams like Chelsea and Manchester City over the past several weeks. But will the superstar forward leave FC Barcelona this January transfer window? Climate Change Could Lead to Rise in Parasitic Infections
A study conducted on mollusk fossils revealed that a type of parasitic infection could spread among humans due to the effects of climate change. For their research, paleobiologists from the University of Missouri turned to the remains of mollusks that existed during the Holocene Epoch, a period whic… 21 Egyptian Christians Held Hostage by Islamic State
21 Christians have been kidnapped and are being held hostage by militants who identified themselves as being part of the Islamic State on Monday. The militants, who said they are part of the “Tripolitania Province” of the Islamic State, released the announcement via SITE Intelligence Group, whic… 
Medical Experts Warn About Taking Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks, Stroke
Medical researchers are worried about the increasing number of people who turn to aspirin to prevent suffering from strokes and heart attacks. Although aspirin is commonly used to fight cardiovascular diseases, medical experts warned that some people are taking it inappropriately. 
Navy SEAL Dies During Military Parachute Training
A member of the Naval Special Warfare community, or a Navy SEAL passed away on Saturday morning following the crash of his parachute, which occurred while he was heading a skydiving exercise intended for the military parachute training of the other operatives in Central Florida, according to a repor… 
Albuquerque Police Officers Charged with Murder for Death of Homeless Man
The two Albuquerque police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a homeless man in 2014 were both charged with murder on Monday, according to a CNN report. In a news conference, Bernalillo County District Attorney Kari Brandenburg, a New Mexico prosecutor, disclosed her move of submitting docum… 
Boko Haram Assault Kills 150, Defense Ministry Says; Calls For Action Issued On Int'l Agencies
The estimated number of people who were killed in the deadly attack launched by the Boko Haram militants in the Nigerian town of Baga in the previous week was said to reach no more than 150 as opposed to the earlier reports from local officials that claimed that nearly 2,000 people perished from the… 
Five Years After the Massive Earthquake, How is Haiti Doing?
January 12, 2015 marks the disastrous Haiti earthquake's fifth year anniversary. Five years ago, over than 220,000 lives were claimed by the earthquake, changing the lives of almost the entire nation. Five years later, residents still feel its aftershocks. How is Haiti these days, really? 
Great Moments at the 2015 Golden Globe Awards
Hollywood is once again abuzz with what and who conquered the 72nd Golden Globes. There were those who stole the show, and a few who, apparently were not entertained and bored to their wits. In case you have missed it, here are some events that ruled the show. Ebola Survivor Dr. Rick Sacra to Return to Liberia
Rick Sacra, the doctor who was once infected with the deadly Ebola virus while working in Liberia, will return to West Africa to continue helping those who contracted the disease. Sacra, a physician from the University of Massachusetts, got infected with the disease in September of last year while t… 
Biologists Delighted by Birth of Baby California Condor
Wildlife biologists believe the surprise birth of a baby California condor is a positive indicator regarding the survival of the endangered species. The young predatory bird was discovered in late December to the surprise of members of the Ventana Wildlife Society, an organization that oversees the … 
Anita Ekberg, La Dolce Vita Star, Dies at 83
Anita Ekberg, the actress who catapulted to stardom following her role in the 1960's movie 'La Dolce Vita', passed away on Sunday in the clinic called San Raffaele in Rocca di Papa, which is located outside of Rome. The former model and pinup star died in the city that glorified her career as an act… 
Faster, More Lightweight Computers Are Coming This 2015, Thanks to Intel and More
This year, the newest laptops, tablets and more are expected to make even bigger headlines, thanks to the latest processors, materials and designs. 
US Central Command Twitter, YouTube Accounts Hacked
A group of hackers who claim to be part of the Islamic organization ISIS and call themselves 'Cyber Caliphate' took over the social media accounts of the United States Central Command (CentCom) on Monday. The agency's virtually 110,000 followers were subsequently held as captured audience for the th…









