Zoe Mintz

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Originally from Montreal, Zoë Mintz joined IBTimes in March 2013. A graduate from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, her writing has appeared in magazine, newspaper and online publications that speak to a range of audiences, but the majority of her work is rooted in place. She has also pursued work across platforms and cultivated an interest in multimedia and design.

Man Saves Baby With Turkey Baster, Bill Hogenson Cleared Choking Infant’s Airway With Kitchen Tool [PHOTO]

Bill Hogenson, of Ludington, Mich., saved choking infant, 5-month-old Nessa Shoup, with a turkey baster to clear her airway.

Think iPads Make Parenting Easier? Study Says You’re Not Alone

The majority of parents of young children are not concerned about the amount of time their children spend in front of the TV, computer, or with their iPads or other mobile devices, according to a Northwestern University study.

World’s ‘Oldest Person,' 127-Year-Old Luo Meizhen, Dies In China [PHOTO]

Luo Meizhen, a woman who Chinese authorities said was 127-years-old and the world's "oldest person," has died.

Obama Monument Dedicated To First Lady’s Ancestor Toppled, Georgia Police Looking For Vandals [PHOTOS]

A monument in Rex, Ga., dedicated to the great-great-great grandmother of Michelle Obama has been toppled, police say.

Exorcist Author, William Peter Blatty, Sues Georgetown For Not Being Catholic Enough, Cites ‘Ex Corde Ecclesiae’

William Peter Blatty, 85, author of "The Exorcist," filed a petition against Georgetown University saying the college shouldn't be considered Catholic anymore.

Naked Pope Incident At CMU: Indecent Exposure Charges Dropped For Student Katherine O’Connor [PHOTO]

Katherine O’Connor, 19, a student at Carnegie Mellon University, no longer faces charges for dressing up as the pope and being naked from the waist down, with her pubic hair shaved in the shape of the cross, while handing out condoms.

Lost Lincoln Document Found At Lycoming College, President’s Math Homework Also Discovered At Harvard University [PHOTO]

When retiring President James Douthat from Lycoming College was cleaning out his closet, he came across a historical document signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863.

Witch Hunts In Papua New Guinea On The Rise, Killings Connected To Economic Growth And Jealousy

Violent witch hunts in Papua New Guinea have been growing and been linked to economic jealousy.

Remington Reimer: Texas Valedictorian Microphone Silenced, Freedom Of Speech Called Into Question [PHOTO]

Remington Reimer, a Texas high school valedictorian, had his microphone silenced during his speech on Thursday.

Martin Psota, Taiwan Tourist Inspired By ‘Life Of Pi’ Fails To Sail To Japan In Makeshift Raft [PHOTO]

Martin Psota, a Czech tourist in Taiwan, tried to sail to Japan in a makeshift raft after his visa expired.

Pope Francis Tells Students ‘I Did Not Want To Be Pope,’ Lives At Vatican Hotel For 'Psychiatric Reasons'

Pope Francis joked with students on Friday, answering their questions one by one on the difficulties of being the leader of the Catholic Church.

Breastfeeding Enhances Babies’ Brain Development: MRI Study [PHOTO]

A new study found that breastfed babies had enhanced brain development compared to formula-fed babies.

Orlando Shaw: Father Has 22 Children With 14 Different Women, Being Sued For Child Support [VIDEO]

Orlando Shaw, 33, of Nashville is being sued for child support for his 22 children by 14 different women.

World’s Oldest Tumor Discovered In Neanderthal Bone, Fibrous Dysplasia Found In 120,000 Year-Old Rib

The world’s oldest tumor was discovered in the rib of a Neanderthal that lived about 120,000 years ago.

Valedictorian, Roy Costner IV, Tears Up Speech On Stage, Recites The Lord’s Prayer At South Carolina Graduation Ceremony [VIDEO]

Roy Costner IV, the valedictorian for Liberty High School in South Carolina, tore up his preapproved speech and recited the Lord's Prayer in defiance of a recent school board decision.

Black Bear Attacks 82-Year-Old Bedridden Woman In New Mexico, 400-Pound Animal Broke Into Her House [PHOTO]

An 82-year-old bedridden woman was attacked by a 400-pound black bear in her home Tuesday night.

Who Is Andrea Sanderlin? Scarsdale Mom Busted For Marijuana Operation Was Teen Mother Before Arrest [PHOTO]

Andrea Sanderlin, 45, who was recently arrested for allegedly running a $3 million marijuana growing operation, was kicked out of high school and married young, family sources say.

‘Evil Elmo’ Dan Sandler Arrested For $2M Girl Scouts Extortion Scam

Dan Sandler, 49, a homeless man who dresses up as Sesame Street character, Elmo, has been arrested for allegedly trying to extort $2 million from the Girl Scouts.