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Ferguson: Governor Declares State of Emergency and Curfew in Ferguson

The curfew was enacted on Saturday, but protesters and looters defied it, clashing with police. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency and established a curfew in the suburb of Ferguson to preserve calm and order.

New York Woman Caught Selling $59K Worth of Stolen Lego Toys on eBay Following High Demand Caused by 'The Lego Movie'

A Long Island woman was arrested Thursday after she was found trying to sell 800 stolen Lego play sets online. Nassau County police said Gloria Haas, 53, was in possession of around $59,000 worth of the toys.

National Civil Rights Organizations 'Vigilant' After Michael Brown Shooting, Ferguson Protests

Michael Brown's death and the subsequent protests in Ferguson, Missouri, have national civil rights organizations' attention as calls for peace and justice grow louder.

Top 15 Most Wanted: Couple Captured in Oregon

The Barretos were arrested at a shopping center Tuesday night. A couple that has been wanted since 2009 was finally caught by U. S. Marshalls in Oregon.

Ferguson Protests: Looters Raid Local Businesses in Midst of Mike Brown Protests

After a day of peaceful protests in Ferguson, Missouri, chaos erupted Friday night and Saturday morning as looters robbed local businesses and police stood back.

US Senator Ron Wyden to Introduce Legislation Seeking End to Bulk Electronic Surveillance

At a technology conference in Portland, Oregon, on Friday, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said he will introduce legislation to ban bulk electronic surveillance, arguing it should be protected as a constitutional right under the Fourth Amendment.

New York Police: Pregnant Woman Attacked in Brooklyn During ‘Knockout Game’ [Video]

New York Police believe that a pregnant woman in Brooklyn may be the latest victim of the "knockout game" after she was randomly sucker punched in Bedford Stuyvesant on Thursday.

MMA Fighter War Machine: Arrested for Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend Christy Mack

The Mixed Martial Arts fighter War Machine was arrested Friday for allegedly beating his former girlfriend, adult film star Christy Mack.

Al Gore Sues Al Jazeera: Claims Media Organization Broke Contract in TV Purchase

Former Vice President Al Gore filed a lawsuit against the news group Al-Jazeera, claiming the Middle Eastern media organization broke its contract in the purchase of Gore's Current TV cable channel

Powerball Numbers & Results August 16, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $50 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Aug. 16 Powerball jackpot, which currently stands at $50 million. The drawing will take place Saturday at 11 p.m. EDT.

California Father of 5 Dante Parker Dies After Getting Tased by Police 'Multiple Times'

A newspaper pressman and a married father of five in Southern California died after he was tased several times by police earlier this week.

Congress Re-examines Legislation Providing Military Weapons to Police Forces Like Ferguson

American public outcry over the heavily armed Ferguson police force has congressional lawmakers reconsidering legislation that would limit a controversial Department of Defense program that gave military weapons to police departments for free.

Ferguson Police Department Release Name of Officer Involved in Michael Brown Shooting

The police named Officer Darren Wilson as the man involved in Michael Brown's shooting and revealed that Brown had been a suspect in a robbery 30 minutes before his death.

Michael Brown Shooting: State Trooper in Charge of Ferguson Protests Joins the March

The protests turned peaceful as state troopers have taken over Missouri state troopers took over security on Thursday in Ferguson, Missouri, where protests bordering on riots have been taking place after a police officer killed an unarmed black teenager in the town outside of St.

Former Florida Congressman Allen West Calls Obama ‘An Islamist'

Not the first time the former Florida Congressman has said such things Former Florida Rep. Allen West called President Barack Obama an Islamist who is trying to work against the security of the United States on Wednesday, according to a report from The Daily Caller.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results August 15, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $144M 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 $144 million. The drawing will take place on Friday, Aug. 15, at 11 p.m. EST.

New York Congressional Representatives Seek Federal Probe Into Eric Garner Death

New York congressional representatives Hakim Jeffries and Yvette D. Clarke said at a press conference outside the headquarters of the NYPD that they've written to Attorney General Eric Holder of the Department of Justice requesting a federal probe into the sudden death of Eric Garner.

Twitter Suspends Anonymous Account After It Names 'Random Citizen' As Michael Brown's Shooter

It seems Internet vigilantism didn't die after Reddit's Boston bombing-obsessed users pointed its fingers at an innocent student who was later discovered dead. This time it's the hacktivist group Anonymous publically pointing the finger at a person who may or may not have been the police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown in Ferguson Missouri.

US Unemployment Benefits Claims Increase More than Expected, Highest in Six Weeks

Unemployment benefits claims increased more than initially projected, according to data from the Department of Labor.

Michael Brown Shooting: Missouri Highway Patrol to Take Over Police Force in Ferguson Amid Protests

The St. Louis County Police Department no longer has policing authority in Ferguson, Missouri, the suburban community that has been swamped with racially charged protests over the shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white cop last week.