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NASA Observes Christmas Lights In U.S. From Space
NASA researchers reported that the U.S. is producing more lights during the holiday season after observing the country from space. Using a special satellite, they noticed that the volume of nighttime lights in the country increases by 20 to 50 percent during Christmas and New Year as compared to ord… 
Reindeer Population Dangerously Declining
A new conservation study conducted by a team of researchers from China revealed that the world’s reindeer population is dangerously declining. Reindeer are found in different parts of the country but the researchers focused their attention on China since the country holds the biggest reindeer popu… 
Health News: Plant Compound May Help Smokers Quit
A new medical study revealed that using a chemical compound from a type of plant is more effective than other cessation techniques in helping cigarette smokers quit the unhealthy habit. Extracted from the seeds of the eastern Asia native plant called golden rain tree, researchers from the Center for… 
Astronomers Observing Massive Super-Earth Alien Planet Using Ground Telescope
For the first time in history, astronomers are able to monitor a planet twice the size of Earth using a ground-based telescope. The remarkable achievement was made by researchers stationed at the Nordic Optical Telescope, which is located in Spain’s Canary Islands. 
WHO Criticized for Slow Response to Ebola Outbreak In West Africa
The World Health Organization was criticized in a meeting held by the U.K. parliamentary committee due to its slow response to the worsening Ebola outbreak in West Africa. According to members of the committee, the organization failed to draft and enact a solid plan regarding the outbreak despite re… Samsung To Go Into Mobile Payments and Compete with Apple Pay
Samsung is reportedly developing a wireless mobile payment system that will be launched in 2015 to compete with Apple Pay. Instagram Introduces Five New Filters After Two Years
When it comes to photo filters, Instagram is not one to roll out new additions every month. While the last update to its filters goes way back to December 2012, the app now introduces five brand new ones. Apple's Q3 2014 Smartphone Sales Grow, Samsung Takes a Plunge
With the official launching of the iPhone 6 devices this year in the U.S., Apple has significantly gained a good lead in the smartphone market for this year's third quarter. Sony Decides to Cancel the Premier of 'The Interview' Amid Threats
With the recent breaches of computer security, Sony has been the center of global attention. The company was recently hacked and had invaluable information stolen. North Korea Ends Mourning of Kim Jong-Il After 3 Years
On Wednesday, the nation of North Korea commemorated the third anniversary of the death of late Kim Jong Il. 
Craig Boyd Wins The Voice Season 7
On Tuesday night, country signer Craig Wayne Boyd won season 7 of The Voice. The musician from Tennessee received a deluge of praise and standing ovations as the award was given to him After Half a Century the U.S. and Cuba Begin a New Relationship
Along with the exchanging of prisoners, the United States and Cuba made public their plans to “normalize” relations between the two countries. On Wednesday, President Obama addressed the nation in a statement that explained the new approach with Cuba. 
White and African American Pastors Join in Conversation about Issues of Race, and How the Church Can Help
Though it’s been close to four months since the time that Michael Brown was killed during a confrontation with former police officer Darren Wilson, the effect of the incident still remains a sensitive, open wound to many. And this sensitivity only manifests the fact that, almost fifty years after … Suspect for Pennsylvania Killing Found Dead
Bradley Stone, former Marine and main suspect for Pennsylvania killing last Monday, was found dead due to self inflicted wounds. 
Bristol Bay Not Available for Gas and Oil Developments, Says President Obama
U.S. President Barack Obama has expressed his decline to have Alaska's Bristol Bay up for drilling for gas and oil explorations.









