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New Jersey Local News: Woman Sues NJ DMV Over Atheist Vanity License Plate

Vanity license plates are commonplace in every state, depicting a little of the owner on the outside. The New Jersey MVC, however, denied one woman's license plate because the MVC's website deemed it objectionable. In turn, the woman has decided to sue the New Jersey MVC.

Michael's Arts and Crafts Stores and Locations Suffer Security Breach From Eastern European Gang

The arts and crafts retailer reports a breach that affected almost 3 million customers. Attacks on retailers continue. Michaels is the latest victim in a string of cyber attacks that began with Target's highly reported data breach at the beginning of the year.

Breaking International News: "Worst Fire In City's History" Rages in Valparaiso, Chile; Death Toll Expected to Rise

One of Chile's most iconic cities is experiencing a devastating fire. Valparaiso has not experienced a fire of this magnitude in decades, and firefighters continue to battle the blaze on city's hilltops.

Vance McAllister Video, Congress & Staff: Louisiana Congressman Will Not Resign Despite Scandal [WATCH]

Republican US Representative Vance McAllister refuses calls from his own party to resign. The past couple of days have proven to be contentious for one Republican congressman.

International Breaking News: France, Cuba Begin Economic Talks; French Foreign Minister Says Differing Views Doesn't Stop Relations

Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius speaks with his Cuban counterpart and Cuban President Raul Castro to begin opening up Cuba to European trade.

Did NSA Know About the Heartbleed Bug? Reports Say Surveillance Discovered Virus in 2012

The security agency may have used the flaw to access passwords and data. Since the announcement about the Heartbleed bug, the Internet has been in an uproar concerning the security flaw.

Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Resigns

Secretary Sebelius announced her resignation on Thursday. For months Republicans have called on Kathleen Sebelius to step down. They claimed her incompetence made an already bad policy, in their eyes, even worse by botching up the roll out of the health care website.

Peru Shining Path: 24 Arrested In Terrorist & Drug Bust

Those arrested are accused of receiving money made by drug trafficking from the Shining Path. For two decades Peru fought far-left terrorist groups that wreaked havoc in both cities and countryside.

Nicaragua Earthquake 2014: Quake In Nation's Capital Leads To Strong Aftershocks

The first earthquake was followed by another one the following day of equal magnitude. Another earthquake has hit a Latin American nation. Nicaragua experienced an earthquake on Thursday that shook the nation's capital and was followed by strong aftershocks.

Venezuela News & Protests: Talks Begin in Venezuela As Future Remains Unclear; Vatican Says It Will Mediate Talks Under Right Circumstances

Following months of protests and violent responses, the Venezuelan government and the opposition have agreed to hold talks on the future of Venezuela, deciding what will come of all the protesting. Yet, both sides have different goals for the discussions, engulfing them in a shadow of doubt. Although mediators have been called on to supervise the talks, their impartiality and involvement remains shaky. On Wednesday, the government of Nicolás Maduro asked the Vatican to send a moderator to mediate the talks between the government and opposition protesters.

Flight 370 Still Missing: New Information Could Point Search Crews Towards Plane, But Where?

New information discovered by search ships could tell us what happened to the missing plane. Nearly a month after its disappearance, new developments bring the search teams closer to finding the missing Boeing 777 plane.

Venezuela News 2014: Leopoldo López Finally Charged, Thousands Dress in Colors of National Flag to Protest

The crisis in Venezuela has taken a new turn, and it does not bring the struggle closer to an end. The new move by the government of President Maduro has angered the protestors. Yet, other developments concerning the South American nations, most importantly about food, have appeared in the last couple of days.

Meningitis in Los Angeles: Three People Have Died Since February; Gay Men At Greater Risk, Experts Say

Three gay men have already died from the disease. After a year since the last death due to this disease, more gay men have died from the disease in Los Angeles.

Afghanistan News & Elections: Despite Threats From Taliban, Afghans Head To Polls; New President Coming

Afghanistan votes on a new president and government today. How have the elections been handled? Despite widespread threats of violence by the Taliban, the people of Afghanistan have gone to the polls.

McDonald’s Backs Out From Crimea: Was The Decision Political or Due To Financial reasons?

The fast food restaurant chain has closed its three stores in the peninsula, citing financial insecurity.

Cuba Opens Up: National Assembly Passes Law Allowing Foreign Capital To Enter Country

The Communist nation passes law to attract foreign investment. After half a century of being shuttered behind a state-run economy and United States imposed trade embargo, Cuba has begun to open its economy to foreign investment.

Ukraine News, Protests, Riots & Revolution: With Elections Looming, Ukrainians Focus On Candidates; Will Russia Invade To Prevent Elections?

Ukraine prepares for elections in May and Russia looks on. Having lost the Crimea to Russia, Ukraine now looks forward to consolidate a nation splintered after overthrowing its government and surviving, partially, an invasion.

Mexico News: Rampant Crime Is Affecting Business In Mexico & Other Latin American Countries, Report Says

Gang and vigilante violence threatens Mexico's business appeal. Violence has engulfed Mexico for more than a decade and it does not seem to end. People are murdered, injured and kidnapped on an almost daily basis and, while the government attempts to curtail all of it, they cannot succeed.

Venezuela News, Protests, & Update 2014: President Nicolás Maduro Under Fire as International Community Reacts; What Will Happen Next?

New developments in the Venezuela crisis puts the Maduro government in a tough situation. As protests continue in the streets of Venezuelan cities and with a higher death toll of 36, tides may have begun to shift.

NJ Bridegate Scandal and Governor Chris Christie: Port Authority Chairman Resigns Admidst Implicating Emails

David Samson resigns amidst scandal and investigations. The Bridgegate scandal deteriorates further as the Port Authority's chairman has resigned.

Gay Marriage Map: Same-Sex Marriage Now Legal In England & Wales; Northern Ireland, Scotland Next?

England and Wales began allowing same-sex marriages at midnight. As the United States continues to convulse on the issue of marriage equality, with circuit courts striking down bans and other courts halting decisions, England and Wales began same-sex marriages at midnight on Saturday.

Washington Mudslide Claims Three Lives, 18 More Still Missing

A deadly landslide has claimed the lives of 3 and 18 remain missing. Saturday saw tragedy struck the state of Washington. A mudslide destroyed part of a community and highway and has lead to the death and injury of some.

Another Oil Spill in the Gulf: Galveston Bay, Texas Water Traffic Halted

After a collision in Galveston Bay, an unknown amount of oil has leaked into the Gulf. Saturday saw more oil leaking into the Gulf of Mexico. This time, however, it was not from an oil platform, but rather from a barge.

Ebola Outbreak Cripples West Africa; 59 Reported Dead in Guinea

The deadly virus has claimed more than 50 lives in Guinea. A viral outbreak has infected a poor West African nation, testing its weak medical infrastructure and the will of its people.

International News 2014: Turkey Shoots Down Syrian Plane Near Border; Pilot Ejects

Turkey has reported shooting down a Syrian plane. For three years rebels have fought against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and, as the number of casualties continue to rise, the fighting continues to spill over into neighboring countries.
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