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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.

White House Calls for Pardon for Al-Jazeera English Journalists Sent to Egypt Prison

What do these arrests mean for journalists everywhere? Egypt has just seemingly recovered from its civil turmoil after Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi was overthrown.

Colorado Edible Marijuana Regulation News: Legal Cannabis Treats Get Child-Resistant Packaging, THC Serving Sizes

100 mg is the max According to The Denver Post, manufacturers of edible marijuana in Colorado face tougher rules as the State has decided to adopt more rules and regulations on potency, packaging and serving size of the recreational drug on Thursday.

Colorado DMV Begins Issuing Driver's Licenses to Immigrants: Group Blames Bill's Supporters for Border Crisis

On Friday, Colorado will start issuing driver's licenses and identification cards to immigrants.

Chikungunya Virus Continues to Spread in Northeastern US; Where Could It Go Next?

The virus has appeared in New Jersey, New York and Maine. Although Ebola has been on everyone's mind since the outbreak began in West Africa, another tropical disease has reached the United States.
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