Philip Ross

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Philip Ross joined IBTimes in March 2013. He holds an M.A. in Journalism from New York University and a B.A. in International Development Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Marijuana Legalization 2015: Californians’ Support For Adult's Recreational Use Of Pot Reaches Record High

A record 54 percent of potential California voters said they favor legalizing weed for adults, a 3 percent increase from 2014.

Candid Serengeti Photos Capture Hunting Cheetahs, Curious Warthogs And Life On African Savanna

Scientists involved with the Snapshot Serengeti project said it was the largest camera tracking survey ever conducted.

Donald Duck Day 2015: 7 Little-Known Facts About Disney’s Timeless Yellow-Billed Cartoon Character [VIDEO]

The indelible Disney character has appeared in hundreds of short films over the decades since he debuted on June 9, 1934.

What Is Toxoplasma Gondii? 5 Things To Know About Pet Parasite That Can Drive Humans Crazy

Since 1953, 19 studies have shown some link between psychiatric disorders and T. gondii, a parasite commonly found in cats.

Health Care Costs In The US On The Rise, Hospitals Now Charging 10 Times Medicare Rates For Common Procedures: Report

Hospitals have been increasing the prices they charge customers at much higher rates than what Medicare has been paying out for years.

Marijuana Legalization Means More Children Accidentally Consuming Pot Products, Exposure Rose 148% Since 2006

As legal marijuana edibles become more popular among adult consumers, children are inadvertently becoming exposed to the drug.

World Oceans Day Quotes 2015: 11 Sayings That Celebrate The ‘Heart Of The Planet’

The U.N. has dubbed this year’s World Oceans Day theme “healthy oceans, healthy planet.”

MERS Outbreak 2015: South Korean Pop Stars Post ‘Mask Selfies’ As Public Health Crisis Worsens

MERS is a viral respiratory illness spread through close contact with infected patients, usually through coughing or sneezing.

California Could Be First State To Make Motorcycle Lane-Splitting Official, But Is It Safe?

Lane-splitting is neither legal nor illegal in California, and law enforcement typically looks the other way.

Human Corpse Gets Ancient Egyptian Embalming Treatment To Show How Mummies Were Made

For the first time, scientists have applied current technology to centuries-old mummification practices.

Graduation Gift Ideas For Boyfriend, Girlfriend 2015: What To Buy That Special Someone To Celebrate A Job Well Done

Getting that special someone the perfect graduation gift doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are ideas for boyfriends and girlfriends.

National Burger Day 2015: The Best, Biggest And Boldest Patties In America

Celebrate National Burger Day 2015 with one of the best burgers America has to offer.

Marijuana Legalization In Oregon 2015: Legal Weed Set To Hit Store Shelves In July, But Challenges Remain

The biggest problem for Oregon lawmakers has been making sure that there is a highly-monitored system for tracking marijuana from “seed to sale.”

Marijuana Legalization 2015: As States Become More Pot-Friendly, Feds Warn Employees Not To Light Up

About half a million federal government employees live in the District of Columbia, which legalized recreational marijuana in 2014.

Who Is ‘Kidd Cole?’ MTV ‘Catfish’ Star Arrested In DC For Alleged Terrorist Threats Against Metro [VIDEO]

Authorities reportedly identified “Kidd Cole,” whose real name is Jerez Nehemiah Stone-Coleman, through cell phone records and video footage.

Immigration Reform 2015: House Democrats Urge Obama Administration To End 'Horrific' Immigrant Detention Program

Tens of thousands of women and children have been kept in immigration detention centers in the U.S. since the summer of 2014.

Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions 2015: What’s In Store For Gulf Coast And The Caribbean?

The 2015 Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30.

Scripps Spelling Bee Live Stream 2015: Where To Watch The Finals And See Who Takes Home The Trophy

The Scripps spelling bee has taken place every year in the U.S. since 1925, making this year’s national spelling bee the competition’s 88th edition.

Tanzania Plastic Bag Ban: Government Struggling To Crack Down On Illegal Manufacturing

Tanzania banned the manufacturing and use of most plastic bags in August 2013.

What Is Lassa Fever? 5 Things To Know About Rare African Viral Disease Found In New Jersey

Health officials in New Jersey are working to contact people who may have been exposed to a patient who died Monday of Lassa fever.

Amtrak Train Crash Update 2015: Cameras To Be Installed In Engineers’ Cabs Following Deadly Derailment

Amtrak’s trains currently have outward-facing cameras and black boxes that can help investigators piece together the events of a mishap.

Chinx Drugz Funeral Controversy: French Montana Responds To Backlash Over Funding For Rapper’s Arrangements

Chinx Drugz was killed May 17 in a drive-by shooting near Queens Boulevard and 84th Drive in Briarwood, Queens.

New Orleans Police Shooting: Manhunt Continues For Suspects Behind Slain Officer James Bennett Jr.’s Death

The death of Housing Authority of New Orleans police officer James Bennett Jr. was the first time one of their officers was killed in the line of duty.