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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.

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.