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Prince William Tackles Wildlife Trafficking During U.S. Visit
Prince William appeared in the World Bank Washington, D.C., on Dec. 8 and discussed his plans to combat wildlife trafficking around the globe. According to the Duke of Cambridge, he aims to form a task force under the supervision of the United for Wildlife royal organization to monitor the different… 
Putin Looks To Russian Science In Response To International Sanctions
President Vladimir Putin held a government meeting on Dec. 8 to urged Russia’s officials to support the country’s own scientific programs. The president’s call for the development of local technology is in response to the sanctions imposed by other nations on Russia. LAFD Used Technology to Stop Huge Fire
The United States is no stranger when it comes to huge, destructive fires. Last Monday, Dec. 8, a Los Angeles apartment tower was engulfed in flames. Although fires of this magnitude, according to Capt. Jaime Moore are often treated as “criminal fires,” it is quite rare for an entire apartment b… Varied Protests as Peaceful and Violent Protesters Express Their Frustration in Berkeley
Protesters in Berkeley continued their protests on Monday evening, making it the third straight day of active demonstrations in the area. The marchers, numbering more than 500, demand justice for the two recent and prominent victims of alleged police brutality. Despite the same claim of all the pr… 
Church Welcomes Back the Huang Family After They were Detained for Two Years in Qatar
Matthew and Grace Huang finally returned the to U.S. this past weekend, after being detained for two years in Qatar. The couple attended the church they went to before their departure to Qatar this past Sunday. Lake Avenue Church, located in Pasadena, California, welcomed the couple and their two s… 
North Korean Supporters May Be Behind Sony Hacking
It is no secret that Sony Pictures Entertainment is looking at North Korea for the recent attack on their systems. The North Korean government has denied the accusation, but says that their supporters may be behind the company-wide hacking. 
Interview with Pastor Steve Chang: “Churches Should Be Encouraged by Their Strengths”
In the discussion on how the Korean church should operate, there are many different perspectives on what the best model could be. Some may say that an independent, English-speaking, Korean American church is the best model. Others might argue that, going even further, a church that reflects the mult… 
Study Finds that Only 8 Percent Consider Meaning of Christmas as Jesus' Birthday
Patmos, a Korean Christian culture and mission organization, conducted a study called “Perspectives on Christmas” with 199 lay people, the results which were released on November 28. Patmos has been conducting this study from August 8 to September 5 by posting survey questions on major, widely-u… 
MLB Free Agents Rumors: Boston Red Sox Intensifies Pursuit of Jon Lester
The Boston Red Sox are determined to reunite with Jon Lester as reports indicated that the club has intensified their pursuit of the free-agent pitcher. 
Study Reveals Tiny Ants Get Rid Of Tons Of Trash In New York
A new study conducted by researchers from the North Carolina State University revealed that ants along with other arthropods such as beetles keep the city of New York clean by consuming tons of garbage. Led by research associate Elsa Youngsteadt, the team conducted the study by scattering crumbs and… 
Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Visits New York City: A Sneak Peek Of Their Day
The royal couple arrives in New York. 
Prosecutors Drop Post-Election Violence Charges Against Kenyan President
Supporters of Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta celebrate after the International Criminal Court’s charges against him have been dropped. Kenyatta was charged with crimes against humanity on 2010 by the ICC for his alleged participation in the violent events that occurred after the 2007 elections in… 
Construction Of World’s Largest Telescope In Chile Begins
The proposal submitted by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) to build the world’s largest telescope in Chile has been approved on Dec. 4. Dubbed as the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT), it will feature a composite mirror with a diameter of 128 feet. Due to its size, the E-ELT is fou… U.S. Surrenders Imprisoned Taliban Official To Pakistan
The United States government has surrendered three prisoners including a chief Taliban officer to Pakistani forces on Saturday. Latif Mehsud, a Pakistani Taliban commander was captured by U.S. forces in October of 2013 along with his two bodyguards. The three were then detained in a prison facility… 
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Thanks Canada For Hurricane Sandy Response
Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey visited Canada on Dec. 5 and thanked the country’s utility workers for helping out the state when Hurricane Sandy hit. In 2012, the superstorm affected numerous U.S. states and caused massive flooding and power outages. Even though Canada was also suffering th…









