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Cheap & Low Gas Prices 2014: Cost of Fuel Drops Significantly; Will the Trend Continue?

Production leaves increased supply and leads to lower prices Consumers have noticed cheaper gas prices lately and the average price for a gallon of gas in the U.

US-Africa Leaders Summit 2014: United States Commits to $14 billion Investment in Africa

In addition to some of the biggest corporations committing billions in investments in Africa, native African and popular artist Akon is doing his part to help the continent continue on its path to development.

Immigration News 2014: Anti-Immigration Group Cancels El Paso, Texas Rally Amid Death Threats, Gets Accused of Pulling Gun on Activist

On Sunday, anti-immigration group Border Convoy canceled its protests in El Paso, Texas, amid death threats, only to be pulled over in the city by police for allegedly making threats of their own.

Communist Cuba Airs Reports of USAID's Secret Program to Spark Rebellion, Cubans React

Cubans are reacting to a report of a U.S. Agency for International Development program that secretly sent Latin Americans to Cuba in an effort to spark rebellion under the guise of using health and civic programs to inspire political progress.

Ebola Virus & Outbreak NYC 2014: Patient in New York 'Unlikely' to Have Ebola

Man had been in West Africa, but doctors are hopeful it's not the virus. A man was admitted to New York City's Mount Sinai Hospital on Monday with symptoms similar to those out the Ebola virus that is ravaging West Africa, according to CNN.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results August 5, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $100M 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 $100 million. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 11 p.m. EST.

Moreland Commission Corruption Crisis Could Go 'Beyond Watergate,' Say Green Party Candidates

New York Green Party candidates for governor and attorney general were on the steps of Tweed Courthouse on Monday and said the corruption at the heart of the Moreland Commission goes far beyond Watergate.

Jim Brady Death: Former White House Press Secretary Dies at 73

Survived gun shot wound in Reagan assassination attempt. James Brady, the former White House press secretary who also survived a gunshot wound to the head during the 1981 assassination attempt of President Ronald Reagan, died Monday.

Metropolitan Opera Contract Dispute: Met Extends Lockout Deadline for Third Time, Federal Mediator to Review

The Metropolitan Opera extended its lockout deadline, for a third time, to the end of the week while it continued contract negotiations with the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and Local 802 of the Associated Federation of Musicians.

Did a 7-Year-Old's Letter Inspire Lego's New Female Scientist Set?

The new Lego set is inspired by geophysicist Ellen Kooijman. A 7-year-old girl may be the reason for Lego's latest female scientist set. A few months ago, Charlotte Benjamin wrote a letter to the company.

Abortion Clinics & Health Centers: Alabama's Abortion Law Ruled Unconstitutional

Abortion clinics argued that the law was just a way to get them shut down. An Alabama law that restricted abortion clinic doctors has been named unconstitutional.

Toledo Water Ban Update: Mayor Michael Collins Says Water is Now Safe to Drink

Mayor D. Michael Collins has said the water is safe to drink again. Hundreds of thousands of residents in Toledo, Ohio are free to drink tap water once again.

Immigration Reform News 2014: KKK Says Undocumented Children Should Be Shot at the Border [Watch]

In a video interview, two Klan members talked about how Border Patrol should shoot the undocumented children crossing the border.

Eggnog Flavoring Vat Blows Up in New Jersey Laboratory

The explosion, according to the fire department, could have been caused by a gas or air pocket within the vat.

USAID Reportedly Sent Latin Americans to Communist Cuba to Secretly Spark Rebellion: Workers Paid $5.41 Per Hour

A U.S. Agency for International Development program reportedly sent Latin Americans to Cuba in secrent in an effort to spark rebellion.

New York Medical Examiner Declares Eric Garner Death a Homicide

The New York Medical Examiner's autopsy report on Eric Garner released Friday said the manner of death was homicide.

GM Asks Chinese Supplier: Switch Providers After Deadly Explosion

After a explosion that left dozens dead and hundreds injured GM is asking its Chinese supplier to switch providers.

Robert Kennedy Jr. Marries Actress Cheryl Hines

The wedding happened inside the Kennedy Compound in Hyannisport. After dating for more than two years and getting engaged a couple of months ago, Robert Kennedy Jr.

California Gov. Declares State of Emergency Amid Blazing Wildfire, Secures Grant to Pay for 75 Percent of Damages

On Saturday, California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. proclaimed a State of Emergency and called for the mobilization of the National Guard to the northern area of the state as wildfires continue to ravage the region.

Lake Erie Contaminated: Leaves Toledo, Ohio Without Water

More than 400,000 people have been affected by the incident and stores have run out of bottled water.
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