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Angry Birds Developers Create New Gaming App 'Best Fiends'

A new game will launch in October, and a website was launched today as two of the former Rovio group create a new game that involves batting away bugs and insects.

Michael Brown Protests Continue After Two Days of Riots

Protesters in Missouri gathered Tuesday to protest the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown, a black teenager who was shot to death by a police officer.

Perseid Meteor Shower Time to Watch: Check Out When and Where to View the Meteor Shower

Observers are likely to see it best in the northern hemisphere and at about 3 a.m.; online ways to view it are available for those unable to watch from outside their homes.

Minority Students to Outnumber White Students This Fall

For the first time in U.S. history, minority students will outnumber white students this fall. For this first time this fall, minority students will outnumber white students in U.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results August 12, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $128M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which has jumped to a whopping $128 million. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 11 p.m. EST.

Met Opera Extends Lockout Deadline for Fourth Time Over Worker Contract Dispute

The Metropolitan Opera, for a fourth time, has extended its lockout deadline to Sunday, Aug. 17, and in a statement wrote "if there is no agreement, they will lock out the musicians, craftspeople and choristers."

The Westin Hotel Shooting 2014: Man Shoots Friend Before Committing Suicide; 24-Year-Old in Stable Condition

New Orleans police say that a 20-year-old man shot his friend before killing himself after a three-hour standoff with police inside a hotel in the French Quarter on Sunday.

NY Official Proposes NYPD Body Cameras to Prevent Police Brutality After Eric Garner Chokehold Death

A senior elected New York official, Public Advocate Trish James, advocated on Monday for a pilot program of police using body worn cameras because of the increased scrutiny and concern about police misconduct and released a policy study about the pilot.

L.A. Latinos Mourn Death of 'Uncle Robin' Williams

Walking the streets of downtown Los Angeles, asking those passing by if they'd heard about the sudden death of entertainer Robin Williams, two phrases dominated people's reactions: "He was a great actor" and "a good human being."

Six Flags Roller Coaster Gets Stuck; 24 Riders Stranded for Hours

Two dozen theme park goers had an unforgettable experience for all the wrong reasons this weekend when they got stuck on a roller coaster for nearly four hours at Six Flags America in Maryland.

Jodi Arias Trial Update News 2014: Lead Attorney Motions to Quit Upcoming Death Penalty Trial

Just days after convicted boyfriend killer Jodi Arias was granted permission to represent herself at the second phase of her upcoming murder trial, her lead attorney filed a motion asking the judge to let him resign from the case.

Powerball Numbers & Results: Winner Notches $90 Million Ticket in Colorado

The owner of the lucky Powerball ticket purchased in Colorado can now consider themselves $90 million richer.

President Obama Signs Bill Overhauling Veterans Affairs After Treatment Scandal

President Barack Obama signed a law that allows thousands of military veterans to return to private doctors, reversing mountains of red tape and corruption that resulted in long waits for medical care.

'Gringolandia': Latinos Moving to Pursue Better Economic Opportunities

States that have been known for having high White populations are slowly diversifying as more Latinos pursue better economic opportunities outside their comfort zones.

Tony Stewart Bows out From Sunday's Cheez-It 355 at The Glen After Death of Kevin Ward Jr. (Video)

NASCAR driver Tony Stewart bowed out of racing in Sunday's Cheez-It 355 at The Glen after the death of Kevin Ward Jr. who was struck and killed during a sprint car race on Saturday night.

Hilary Clinton 2016: What Can She Bring to the Presidency?

Hilary Clinton: Former First Lady to President Bill Clinton; Former Secretary of State; Writer, and Politician. Mrs. Clinton has a reputable resume.

US Public Schools: White Students to Become the Minority

Though white students will remain the largest racial group, minorities combined will be the largest ethnic and racial group over all.

ISIL: 500 Yazidis Killed and 300 Kidnapped into Slavery

This Sunday 500 Yazidis killed and 300 kidnapped into slavery by ISIL. Iraq's human rights minister Mohammed Shia al Sudani announced Sunday that at least 500 Yazidis been killed and about 300 had been kidnapped by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant or ISIL.

Shot by Police: Unarmed Black Missouri Teen's Death Sparks Outrage in Community

Michael Brown, 18, was shot by a police officer even though the teenager was unarmed and with his hands raised in the air, according to witnesses.

Greenpeace USA Controversy: Environmental Group Petitions Lego Partnership With Shell, Says Oil Company Doesn't Listen to Global Warming Signs

The toy company Lego is under fire from environmental group Greenpeace for a line of toy cars that feature Shell oil company.
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