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Stock Markets: Dow Falls 450 Points After Chinese Stocks Drop, Trigger Global Concerns

The Dow is having its worst first day of the year in 84 years The Dow Jones Industrial Average reacted harshly to a big drop in Chinese stocks overnight, falling over 450 points on Monday, more than 2.

Report Finds Hundreds of Military Kids Sexually Abused by Service Members

Official Defense Department data reveals sexual assaults involving the children of military members occur hundreds of times each year.

Poll Finds Anger Rising in US, Race Guides Immigration Opinions

Nearly half of all Americans admit they’re now angry more often than they used to be over current events and the news.

Bernie Sanders: Trump Should Tackle More Pressing Issues Rather 'Than Bill Clinton’s Sex Life'

Bernie Sanders said he would much appreciate it if Trump would instead talk about more important matters rather than bring up Bill Clinton's sex life to hinder Hillary Clinton's presidential bid.

Completion of US-Mexican Border Remains Bleak

The building of the U.S.-Mexican border is predicted to face some problems as a treaty along the Rio Grande prevents the installation of the border fence.

Obama Cannot 'Sit Around and Do Nothing'; US President to Discuss Gun Violence on Live TV

President Obama to talk about stricter gun control policies on a televised meeting. Later this week, President Barack Obama will be discussing the need for stricter policies on the use of guns.

Uber Riders Complain About Rate Surge on New Year's Eve

Many Uber users expressed complaints about the unbelievably high price surge on New Year's Eve.

Philadelphia Parade Lambasted Over Anti-Gay Acts and Signs

The famed annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade, which was recently held on New Year's Day with hundreds of marchers in different costumes promoting the 116-year folk tradition, faced condemnation in some of the members' anti-gay acts and signage such as painting their faces brown depicting Mexicans.

Cities Turn to Housing as a Tool to Get More Teachers

In light of the growing number of shortage in the teaching profession across the country, several cities and school districts have turned to opening up housing opportunities to prevent the extinction of teachers that have struggled to keep up their living to stay within their school areas.

300-Ton Fuel-Carrying Fishing Boat Consumed in Montevideo Bay

A 300-ton fuel vessel was recently reported to have been burning since Sunday in Montevideo Bay, Uruguay according to fire authorities. Crew members on board have also reportedly abandoned the ship safely.

Panama Canal Expansion to be Inaugurated in May

Panama Canal, a key passage that links the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and traversing across the Isthmus of Panama, will finally get its much-needed expansion leading to its inauguration in May.

Michael Schumacher’s Fans Celebrate F1 Superstar’s 47th Birthday Despite Health Condition Uncertainties

Formula One superstar Michael Schumacher recently turned 47 on Jan. 3, Sunday. And his loyal fans celebrated his birthday by tweeting their messages and wishes along with the hashtags #HappyBirthdayMichaelSchumacher and #KeepFightingMichael. And despite the ongoing media blackout and the uncertainties regarding his current medical condition, his fans have remained hopeful.

U.S. Government Starts Holding Migrant Families in Detention, Preparing for Mass Deportations

As many as 11 families are now being held in detention as the government earnestly kicked off its plan to find and deport Central American migrants who once sought refuge in the U.S. and have stayed here illegally.

Muslims Spread Truth About Islam in Times Square on New Year's Eve

In effort to combat misconceptions about Islam, a group of Muslim men hit the streets to spread a message of love and peace in the heart of New York City on New Year's Eve.

Sen. Chris Murphy Tweets About Every Mass Shooting From 2015

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy is shining a spotlight on gun violence and the hundreds of mass shootings that took place in 2015 in effort to push Congress to pass gun legislation.

Floods in St. Louis: Officials Reopen Roadways Following Record-Setting Floods

Roads were reopened around St. Louis on Friday in wake of recent record-breaking floods in the Midwest that caused at least 20 deaths.

Armed Right Wing Militia Members Take Over Federal Wildlife Building in Oregon

In an apparent move to stand with Harney County ranchers Dwight Hammond Jr and Steven Hammond, an armed militia group headed by Ammon Bundy and brother Ryan Bundy have occupied a federal wildlife refuge building. See the details here.

Increases in Security Deter Few New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Despite the increase in terror-related security in major cities, New Year’s Eve celebrations went off without any serious problems around the globe.

State Dept Releases Over 3,000 Clinton Emails, Some 'Classified'

The State Department released 5,500 pages of Hillary Clinton's personal emails from her tenure as secretary of state on the last day of 2015.

Martin O'Malley Fails to Qualify for Ohio Democratic Primary

Longshot presidential candidate Martin O'Malley has failed to submit enough valid signatures to participate in the Ohio Democratic primary ballot this March, state officials said Thursday.