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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.

Central American Leaders Visit US: Discuss Migrant Children, Some Call It an Apology Tour

What can the Central American leaders do? The growing crisis of the immigrant children crossing the U. S. borders has gotten both national and international interest, but now the Central American countries from which the children are fleeing from appear to be getting involved as well.

Old Black Labrador Retriever Treks 30 Miles to Return Home

The dog was not wanted by the family from where she escaped and was then adopted by a wealthy Florida heiress.

Tropical Storm Season 2014: Bertha Reaches Dominican Republic, Hits Puerto Rico Harder

TS BErtha dumped some rain on Dominican Republic, but so far the worst effects were in Puerto Rico on Saturday.

'I Heart NY' Designer Milton Glaser Launches an Environmental Campaign That Starts with a Button

At the School of Visual Arts in New York on Friday, the legendary graphic designer Milton Glaser, whose ubiquitous "I (heart) NY" can be found in all corners of the world, launched a new environmental campaign, "It's not warming, it's dying," to try and bring cohesion and urgency to the movement.

Israel’s Iron Dome Defense System: Congress Passes Funding

Over $200 million dollars will be sent to Israel to fund the country's missile defense system. As the violence between Hamas and Israel resumes, the United States has moved forward a bill that would provide the Jewish state with necessary funds for its self-preservation.

Shaquille O'Neal Sued: Warren, Michigan Man Files Lawsuit Against Celebrities for Twitter Mocking

A man from Warren, Michigan is suing several celebrities for mocking him on social media. A man from Warren, Michigan is suing several celebrities for mocking him on social media.

House Passes Border Package: Congress Goes Into August Recess

The House of Representatives passed a border appropriations bill on Friday and used it to overturn provisions in DACA and the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.

Argentina, International Debt: US Takes Blame for Default

After attempting to make a restructuring payment in June, a US judge blocked Argentina and said it had to pay billions to hedge funds that it owed before it could make the payment. Argentina said it could not and therefore ended up defaulting on the debt. But the country says the U.S. tricked it into defaulting.

NSA and Edward Snowden: Al-Qaida May Have Altered Software After Leaks

A coop effort to analyze the damage done by Snowden found that terrorist groups did make changes, but critics may say those are normal tech updates.

Taco Bell Sued: Manager Was Fired for Hiring Latino Employees

A veteran employee of an Indianapolis Taco Bell was fired after a superior approached her and told her not to hire Latino employees. She continued to do so anyone and was sacked two weeks later.

Immigration Crisis at the Border: House Republicans Vote to End DACA and Deport DREAMers

The bill will not go further than the House but shows the Republicans' willingness to sacrifice one group of people in exchange for support from its base.

More Young People, Hispanics Blame Israel for Gaza Conflict

Blame for the conflict between Israel and Palestine over Gaza is mostly placed on Hamas, according to a Pew Research Center poll, but the youngest age group polled had a higher number blaming Israel.

Two With Ebola Virus Disease to Get Treatment in Atlanta: Over 700 Dead Since March as Patients Enter US

An American man and woman that have been infected with the Ebola virus in West Africa are set to return home to the U.S. to receive treatment in Atlanta.

Paid Sick Leave Law in Effect for New York City Affecting 500,000 Employees

New York City has become the latest city to adopt a paid sick leave law, and it will affect up to 500,000 more employees.The law impacts companies with five or more employees who work more than 80 hours during the calendar year in NYC

Met Opera Postpones Lockout for 72 hours as Unions Continue to Negotiate but Settles With Three Unions

Met Opera management postponed its threatened lockout for 72 hours, settled with three unions, and largest union negotiating a new contract holds a rally with New York elected officials

Study: Birth Control Pills With High Estrogen Levels Can Increase Chances of Breast Cancer 50 Percent

A new study has revealed the possibility that a pill used to prevent pregnancies could also cause breast cancer to develop in some women.
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