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Cleveland Hosts 9th Gay Games With 10 Percent Straight Athletes as Ohio Battles to Preserve Same Sex Marriage Ban

The state's same-sex marriage ban could be overturned by a Federal appeals court. The opening ceremony of the 9th Gay Games began Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio, bringing thousands of LGBT and straight athletes to the city.

Political Ad Campaigns: More transparency in Future on Satellite and Cable TV Stations

After a successful implementation of the transparency rule for broadcast TV and radio stations, the FCC may expand the application of the rule to cable and satellite stations.

Iraqi Officials: US Air Strikes Killed 15 ISIS Militants

15 militants killed, 7 injured, and aid given to those stuck above IS groups are all the success stories from the two days of air strikes by the US in Iraq

Immigration News 2014: Border Patrol Caught Over 5,000 Undocumented Children in July, Smaller Number Possibly Caused by Anti-Smuggling Efforts

Less unaccompanied and undocumented children have been detained at the border with Mexico in the past month than before.

Adult Swim: 'Black Jesus' Comes Out Ahead in Ratings of Thursday Night Cable Shows

The new live-action show "Black Jesus" on Adult Swim beat all other original cable offerings Thursday night as well as some broadcast shows.

Tropical Storm Watch 2014 Update: Hurricanes Iselle Drops Heavy Rain in Hawaii, Hurricane Julio Expected to Drift North [Maps]

It was a close call, but the first part of the dual hurricane system expected to slam Hawaii has caused only limited damage, while Hurricane Julio is expected to shift north and spare the Aloha state from the brunt of its power.

Bats, Birds, Ferrets, Panthers Threatened by EPA Approval of Pesticides Claims Lawsuit

A lawsuit claims the EPA's approval of the use 18,000 pesticides was done without consultation with two government agencies and threatens many animals already on the endangered species list.

Argentina Petitions International Court of Justice Over Debt Default Dispute

Argentina petitions Int'l Court of Justice over debt default dispute. ICJ can do nothing unless the US consents to the Court's jurisdiction in the case. Argentina defaulted on 91 percent of its bond debt when the Court ruled it had to settle with all debt holders. But Obama could intervene on behalf of Argentina, as Bush did previously under certain presidential privileges.

Obama: No Timetable for End of Iraq Airstrikes

U.S. began firing on Iraq to protect U.S. personnel and Iraqi religious minorities U. S. President Barack Obama said Saturday that he has no specific timetable for an end to airstrikes in Iraq, which began Friday, according to USA Today.

Remains of Jonestown Mass Suicide: Nine Victims Found in Delaware

Jonestown is the second-biggest single-event loss of American life It's been 35 years since the Jonestown massacre, in which more than 900 people died in a mass suicide-murder in Guyana, but a reminder of the horrific event came to light on Thursday.

Powerball Numbers & Results August 9, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $90 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Aug. 6 Powerball jackpot, which has risen to $90 million. The drawing will take place Saturday at 11 p.m. EDT.

National Archives Releases Hispanic Americans in Congress Book: A Look at Latino Lawmakers' Service

A new release from the National Archives shows the contribution Latinos has made as lawmakers' in almost three centuries of legislative service.

James Brady: Former White House Press Secretary's Death Ruled a Homicide

James Brady, former White House press secretary, died Monday from wounds inflicted during an assassination attempt on the president in 1981.

Texas Gun Shows: Proposal to Sell Alcohol

Plan would only allow booze at shows without live ammunition Gun enthusiasts in Texas soon may be able to get their whiskey with their weapons if a proposal from the state Alcoholic Beverage Commission is accepted, according to an AP report.

Rowena Wildfire Burns Through 3,300 Acres in North Oregon, State Expected to Face Over $900,000 in Damages

A dangerous wildfire has burned over 3,300 acres in Oregon near the Columbia River Gorge community of Rowena.

LGBT News: Tampa, Florida Church Cancels Man's Funeral Because He Was Gay, Pastor Says Service Would Be 'Blasphemous'

One day before her son's funeral, a Florida mother says she was told by her church that it would be "blasphemous" to hold her son's funeral at the church because he was gay.

Washington Wildfires 2014 Maps, Updates: Devil’s Elbow Complex Fire Now at Over 8,000 Acres. Forcing Evacuations; Cost of Fire Estimated Near $2 Million [Slideshow]

A group of four wildfires have blazed through the past week in northeastern Washington, destroying over 8,000 acres of land and prompting widespread evacuations. At only two percent containment, the current estimated cost for these wildfires is $1.8 million.

Kerry Brokering Negotiations Between Afghan Presidential Candidates to Create Unity Government

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in Afghanistan to broker negotiations between Afghan presidential candidates in an effort to form a national unity government.

Mothers of New Yorkers Killed by Police Meet NYPD Inspector General

Mothers of New Yorkers killed by police met with the NYPD IG, a new position created through NY City Council which reports to the DOI. The meeting was called two months before the death of Eric Garner and the mothers are requesting a larger investigation into whether there are patterns of practice in the cases of their dead family members that could lead to changes in the NYPD.

San Francisco Supervisor Candidate Strips, Campaigns in the Nude at Times Square

George Davis is running for San Francisco city supervisor on a platform that would bring back public nudity.
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