Detroit Teacher, Student Fight in Class
A fight between teacher Ms. Burns and seventh-grader Diamonique Singleton broke out in the middle of class at a Detroit school. The school suspended Singleton after the incident.
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Paris Attacks Will Not Stop Andy Murray
Tennis star Andy Murray said he will travel to Ghent, Belgium, next week for the Davis Cup final despite the heightened security risks due to the Paris terrorist attacks.
‘Suspicious Activity’ Boots Four Passengers from Baltimore-Chicago Flight
Authorities removed four passengers from a plane at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The flight was headed to Chicago.
Emailed Bomb Threat Shuts Down Harvard
Authorities evacuated portions of Harvard University on Monday after they received an emailed bomb threat.
Francois Hollande to French Parliament: France Is at War
French President François Hollande announced during a rare appearance before both Houses of the French Parliament at the Palace of Versailles that “France is at war.”
Paris Police Evacuate Eiffel Tower Area, Search Pullman Hotel
Police officers in Paris evacuated the area around the Eiffel Tower while searching the nearby Pullman Hotel.
Charlie Hebdo Artist Asks World Not to Pray for Paris
People around the world sent thoughts and prayers to Paris after three groups carried out a massive terrorist attack. However, Charlie Hebdo artist Joann Sfar drew a cartoon asking people not to pray for France.
Back To The 1940s: Young Women Living with Relatives at World War 2 Level
The Pew Research Center has discovered that young woman are living at home, or are living with a relative, at rate last seen during the 1940s.
Experts Believe Russia Purposely Leaked ‘Secret’ Nuclear Torpedo Plans
Independent military analysts believe that Russia intentionally leaked plans of a long-range nuclear torpedo during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
Marine DESTROYS #MillionStudentMarch Crazies with Single Tweet
Marine veteran James Erickson put the students in the #MillionStudentMarch in their place with one simple tweet.
‘ISIS: A Culture of Evil’ Adult Coloring Book Shows ‘Hideous Reality’ of Terrorists
A St. Louis publisher issued an adult Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) coloring book as a way to fight against the radical Islamic group. Wayne Bell insists the book ISIS: A Culture of Evil shows the world “the hideous reality” the terrorists
PHOTOS: Hindus in Nepal Celebrate Dogs During Kukur Tihar Holiday
In Nepal, Hindus dedicate one day during the five-day festival of Tihar to dogs, known as Kukur Tihar. Other days are devoted to other animals, such as cows or crows.
India: Murder at the Hands of Hindu Cow Vigilantes Skyrocketing
Religious intolerance in secular India continues to grow as hardline Hindus target those they believe are butchering cows, which are sacred to them.
Turkish Police Raid Anti-Erdogan Newspaper Headquarters
Turkish police have raided the headquarters of the newspaper Zaman, a publication known to publish pieces critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Police are demanding to search the building and, according to witnesses, are equipped with water cannons.
DC Police Arrest Twerking Woman Who Harassed Male at Gas Station
Washington, D.C. officers arrested one of two women caught on camera twerking on a customer in a convenience store. Police opened a third-degree sexual abuse case.
Russian Officials Submit Syrian Peace Plan to UN
The Russian government provided the United Nations with an 18-month plan to end the Syrian civil war. Syrian opposition groups resist the plan, as it makes no mention of a transition process for President Bashar al-Assad to step down.
Dictionary Adds Gender Neutral Prefix Mx., Bestie, Fleek
Dictionary.com added 150 new words, including the Mx. prefix for those who do not identify as a boy or girl. The company also added bestie, feels, fleek, sapiosexual, and kk.
PHOTOS: Dunkin’ Donuts Unveils Christmas Cups
Dunkin’ Donuts decided to keep their festive Christmas coffee cups after Starbucks decided to use plain red cups.
PHOTOS: America Celebrates Veterans Day Coast to Coast
Cities across America are celebrating Veterans Day today with parades and ceremonies. People in their communities are congregating in schools, town halls, and public venues to celebrate those among them and those who have passed for serving in our military and keeping America free.
Veterans’ Graves Destroyed Before Veterans’ Day
People discovered vandalized gravestones and urns of veterans at a cemetery in West Bridgewater, MA, only days before Veterans Day.
PHOTOS: Fast Food Workers Across the Nation Protest for $15/Hour
Fast food workers are striking on Tuesday as they demand $15 an hour, which is allegedly a more livable wage.
Wisconsin Lawmaker Demands Free Tampons in Public Buildings
Wisconsin Representative Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) believes tampons and maxi pads should be free is public buildings. Sargent claims a woman spends $70 a year on these products.
Yazidis Returning Home in Iraq Pick up Arms Against ISIS
After the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) captured Sinjar, the surviving Yazidis fled onto Mount Sinjar. A year later, those forced from their homes will do anything to take back everything stolen by the terrorist group.
Two Malls Replace Christmas Santa with Glacier, Backlash Ensues
Long Island’s Roosevelt Field Mall and Charlotte’s SouthPark Mall decided to use glacier decorations for their Santa pictures instead of typical Christmas items in order not to offend anyone.
Tourists Defy Safety Concerns, Continue Vacationing in Egypt
Thousands of Russians in Egypt decided to defy security warnings and continue their vacations following the October 31 plane crash that killed 224 people traveling to Moscow.
