Entertainment
"I also just want to cry and cry and honestly have today. I think that's what happens when I don't have the words. The only thing I can say is thank you. Thank you for the love and support of our military. Thank you for being willing to watch the hard stuff and thank you for hearing, seeing, experiencing the life of our military and first responders. I put them together because the battlefields may be different but the experience is the same on many spiritual levels," Taya posted on Facebook last Sunday.READ MORE
US
Some of the highlights in Obama's SOTU were equal wage for equal work for women and an increase in minimum wage. The President called 2014 a "breakthrough year for America," and that the economy is "growing and creating jobs at the fastest pace since 1999." The crowd cheered Obama on and even gave him a standing ovation. READ MORE
Entertainment
Amazon is bent on conquering the entertainment industry. After the success of its TV series, "Transparent," the online shopping giant company has announced that it will be producing original films. READ MORE
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Miss Universe 2015 will be held in be Doral, Miami. The 63rd annual beauty pageant was postponed last year, leaving no Miss Universe 2014 title, to January 2015. Although locals are excited that the prestigious event will take place in Doral, some are skeptical if it will actually benefit the city. READ MORE
World
Pope Francis returned to Vatican last Monday, ending his Asian visit. The People's Pope was overwhelmed of the warm acceptance that he received in the Philippines. The crowd that went to see the Pope in Quirino Grand Stand, according to local officials, came to six million. READ MORE
Society
The Academy Awards is just around the corner and the nominations were announced on Thursday. "Birdman," "The Theory of Everything," "The Grand Budapest Hotel," and "American Sniper," are just some of the strongest contenders for Best Picture at the 87th Oscar Awards. READ MORE
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A new study has shown that 51% of U.S. public school students have become eligible for reduced or free lunch in school. The new statistics shows that majority of students in public schools come from low income families, a first in the last 50 years. READ MORE
World
NASA has confirmed that 2014 was the hottest year since 1880, changing earlier conclusions that global warming had already stopped. READ MORE
US
An alarm signaling an ammonia leak sent astronauts to seek for shelter on Wednesday. The supposed leak, according to NASA officials, was a false alarm. READ MORE
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The recent hacking on the U.S. Central Command's Twitter account has pressed US President Obama to call for more secure measures on cybersecurity laws. READ MORE
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Ten people are dead while three are in critical condition after a Texas prison bus collided with a train on Wednesday. READ MORE
Entertainment
Spotify just announced that they have reached the 60 million mark. What's more is that, according to the biggest on demand streaming service, 15 million of those users are paying customers.READ MORE
World
Pope Francis has begun his Asian tour, with Sri Lanka as the first on the list. The Pope arrived in the country on Tuesday, following an overnight flight from Rome, Italy. READ MORE
World
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? READ MORE
Society
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. READ MORE
The Sunday Assembly, also known as the “Atheist Church”, based in the United Kingdom is scheduled to have its first global assembly. The “church” is also known to have a branch and ...
World May 06, 2014 02:34 AM EDTThe leaders of the DPRK have been making very strong statements regarding human rights. A representative from the North Korean government has stated in a speech that the U.S. is a ‘living ...
World May 08, 2014 03:08 AM EDT
