A team of scientists believe that they have discovered the most likely reason why a giant ape -- known as Gigantopithecus -- died more than 100,000 years ago.
Spanish police raided a hideout in the town of Galicia in Malaga province of Spain. It was a successful drug bust operation which yielded three tons of the highly prohibited drug substance known as cocaine.
How much has the world changed in a hundred years? A lot, and a pair of maps -- a century apart -- have emerged to illustrate what has and hasn't changed in the art of travel in that span of time.
Brazil has declared state of emergency in some regions greatly affected by the Zika virus. the new epidemic has now been linked to birth defects in Brazilian newborns.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking the help of the public in completing the timeline gap of the San Bernardino attack that killed 14 people last Dec. 2, 2015. Agents are trying to find the unknown whereabouts of the shooters for 18 minutes just a couple hours after the incident.
Rio Olympics 2016 is fast approaching but issues with the venues that will be used for the games are coming up one by one. Most notably, the Estádio Olímpico João Havelange which has been assigned for the track and field and soccer events has no electricity and water supply because the services were cut off due to unpaid bills.
In light of the emerging immigration raids by the Obama administration targeting Central American Immigrants who crossed borders seeking political asylum and some juvenile visa, have been asked by consulates, activists and other legal advisers to keep their doors closed for immigration agents.
The latest statistical report released by advocacy group Front Line Defenders revealed the appalling reality that human rights defenders all over the world are at great risk to be victims of extreme forms of violence. And based on the organization’s annual report, 157 human rights activists were killed or died in detention in 25 countries in 2015.
The periodic table has finally completed its seventh row, thanks to the scientists in Japan, Russia and the United States for discovering four super-heavy chemical elements: 113, 115, 117 and 118. The new additions are the first since the introduction of elements 114 and 116 to the periodic table in 2011.
Controversial drugmaker Valeant Pharmaceuticals is reportedly in the process of hiring a new CEO after the hospitalization of its current chairman, Michael Pearson, due to a severe case of pneumonia. Based on the reports, current CFO Robert Rosiello and former CFO Howard Schiller both have the potential to take the CEO spot for an indefinite period.
Weeks after the controversial and embarrassing Miss Universe 2015 blunder on Dec. 20, highly-criticized host Steve Harvey broke his silence over the issue. During a radio interview on “The Steve Harvey Morning Show,” the 58-year-old TV personality recalled the happenings during the pageant’s coronation night. Harvey also revealed that in spite of his humility to reach out and talk to Miss Universe runner-up Ariadna Gutierrez of Colombia, the beauty queen is still giving him a cold shoulder.
“Sister Wives” Season 7 is expected to return on air this 2016 but no definite date has been announced. So, as we wait for more updates about TLC’s controversial series, Robyn Brown, one of wives in Kody’s polygamous family has recently tweeted about her excitement on welcoming her new baby just two days before her due date.
Venezuela installed its latest democratically elected legislators into its National Assembly on Tuesday, but U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez still has concerns about Venezuela's leadership.
The opposition to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Jan. 5 took control of the country's National Assembly, presumably initiating a period of heightened confrontation between the embattled socialist leader and those who have long fought the policies of Maduro and his late predecessor, Hugo Chávez.
Central American countries El Salvador and Guatemala are hyper aware of the U.S. government's rising deportation campaign. Authorities from both countries took to the web to reach immigrants in danger of being targeted, telling them to be cautious in the following weeks as the country cracks down on foreign families in the country illegally.
It's been a busy week for the South American state of Guyana. Local musicians are calling on the government to update intellectual property laws in order to curb the country's rampant music piracy. Meanwhile, a swine flu case in Guyana has recently been confirmed.
Radio La Colifata, a radio station based in Argentina is special and unique. Why one of a kind? Because it broadcasts within the confines of Hospital Jose Borda in Buenos Aires — a mental institution plus the patients themselves are the hosts.
The governor of Morelos state in Mexico has taken over the local police force in 15 towns and cities after the assassination of Temixco City's mayor last Saturday. Mayor Gisela Mota was shot and killed at her own home less than a day after being sworn into office.
