Patrick Lee Articles
After Second Nepal Earthquake Death Toll Rises and Six U.S. Marrines Missing
The death toll from Tuesday's earthquake continues to rise, as the nation of Nepal states at least 76 have died from the quake. A U.S. Marine helicopter, which disappeared on the same day of the quake, remains missing. Pew Research Center Reports Drop in American Christians
America's religious demographic has changed in the last seven years as the number of Christian Americans has dropped in both percentage and overall number. On Tuesday, the Pew Research Center released a study showing the changes in the American religious landscape for the year of 2014. New Earthquake Hits Nepal with a Magnitude of 7.3
Another large earthquake hit Nepal on Tuesday. The quake had a magnitude of 7.3 and its epicenter was 52 miles east of Kathmandu. Some 40 individuals were killed and over 1,000 were injured in the natural disaster. U.S. Conditionally Approves Shell's Plans to Drill in Arctic Ocean
On Monday, the U.S. government approved Shell’s plans to drill in the Arctic Ocean this summer, under strict conditions. If it passes a final set of regulatory tests, Shell will be the first company to drill in the Chukchi Sea. Boko Haram Survivors Face Hardships in Returning to Their Homes; Former Captives Suffer from Stigma
Boko Haram has been pushed back to the Sambisa forest and the Nigerian military seems to have liberated almost all areas of Nigeria. Now, the Nigerian government must address the needs of the millions of displaced Nigerians as well as the women once kidnapped by the terrorist group. In recent days, ... Ebola Virus Found in Eye of Survivor Months After Discharge While Liberia Declared Free of the Virus
Last Thursday, the Emory University health center discovered that the Ebola virus disease could survive in a previously infected individual’s eyes months after being cured of the virus. A 43-year old Ebola survivor was discovered to have the virus in his eyes roughly two months after being declared ... Department of Justice Announces Formal Investigation into Baltimore Police Department
The Federal Department of Justice announced on Thursday that it will conduct a formal investigation into the alleged civil rights violations by the Baltimore Police Department. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake requested the investigation earlier this week, hoping to uncover any possible patterns of ... Helicopter Carrying Diplomats Crashes in Northern Pakistan, 2 Ambassadors Killed
On Friday, a helicopter carrying ambassadors and diplomats crashed in Northern Pakistan. The military helicopter was carrying 17 passengers when it went down and killed seven passengers; among the victims were ambassadors from Norway and the Philippines. It is unknown whether or not people on the ... Sex Traffickers Target Nepal Girls After Devastating Earthquake
The earthquake in Nepal has left the nation vulnerable to sex traffickers. In the confusion and chaos surrounding the worst hit areas, human traffickers are allegedly abducting women for work in brothels. Baltimore Mayor Requests Justice Department for Formal Investigation into Police Department
Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake requested an official investigation into the Baltimore Police Department on Wednesday. Rawlings-Blake called on the Justice Department to conduct the civil rights investigation.