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BREAKING: 8.9 Earthquake Hits Japan, Followed by Tsunami

Japan was struck by a 8.9 earthquake off the northeastern coast of the island on Friday afternoon at 2:46 P.M. local time. Initially reported as a weaker earthquake, buildings in Tokyo shook for several minutes.

Brazil Floods Deaths

Over 300 Killed in Brazil Floods and Mudslides

Just as things were getting better in Australia, they’re getting worse in Brazil.

Hubert Webb in 1995. (Joesph Bernabe / AP)

Philippines: Hubert Webb Acquitted in Vizconde Massacre

They called it the ‘trial of the century’: Six privileged kids nabbed for three gruesome murders. Today, 19 years after the killings that occurred south of Manila, the main suspect was acquitted. Was justice served?

Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao after casting his vote at a polling center in the Philippines on May 10, 2010.

Another Knockout Punch for Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao is no stranger to winning. He’s won every single fight since 2005, and 51 out of 56 matches in his career overall. All that winning got him seven world titles. Now, he can add another: Congressman.