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Affordable Health Care Act's Federal Website Launched 'Without Effective Planning,' Says Government Accountability Office Probe

The U.S. Government Accountability Office finalized its probe into the launch of HealthCare.gov, the federal health insurance exchange website for states without their own insurance exchange.

Ebola Virus in the United States: Can the US Avoid the Deadly Disease?

Though the possibility of the virus arriving via international flights is real, the U.S. is also well poised in averting an epidemic.

Met Opera Unions Continue to Negotiate as Contract Sunsets at Midnight

Met Opera Unions contracts sunset at midnight on Thursday. As negotiations continue, the Met brought in a federal monitor. Stagehands moved their tools out not knowing if there would be a lockout Friday as the Met had proposed.

Demoted Worker Shoots CEO, Kills Self at Bank of America Building in Chicago

CEO in critical condition, shooter dead. A worker who was recently demoted came into the 17th floor of the Bank of America building in Chicago's financial district and shot his company's CEO, before turning the gun on himself Thursday.

Gay Marriage Laws: Wisconsin Supreme Court Thursday Upholds Same-sex Couples’ Benefits

In Wisconsin Supreme Court Thursday, judges upheld a law providing several benefits to gay and lesbian couples, unanimously agreeing it did not violate the state's ban on gay marriage.

US Reaches Deal with Central America Over Migration Via La Bestia Train

Mexico and Guatemala agreed to help prevent migrants from illegally getting on the train The U. S. has reached an agreement with Guatemala and Mexico to try and prevent migrants from getting on an infamous freight train in an attempt to illegally enter the U.

Miami Marine Stadium Restoration: Nonprofit Aims to Raise $30M to Fix Historical Florida Site Built by Cuban Exile

Efforts are being made to restore Miami Marine Stadium, architected by Cuban exile Hilario Candela in 1963, to prominence.

Black and Latino Law Enforcement Hold No Confidence Vote Over City's Handling of Death of Eric Garner

Black and Latino law enforcement officers and former officers held a press conference outside the New York Police Department headquarters on Wednesday to give Police Commissioner and Mayor de Blasio a vote of no confidence over the handling of the death of Eric Garner, a 43-year-old Arican-American man who died after being placed in a chokehold by a New York City police officer.

Plane Crash at Costco Parking Lot: Single Engine Plane Lands at Shopping Center in San Diego

The passenger aboard the plane died while the pilot is currently in the hospital. San Diego residents did not expect to see a plane fly straight at them during a shopping trip, but that is what happened in the California city.

George Washington Bridge Scandal & News: GWB to Get Suicide Barrier

16 people jumped to their deaths from the bridge in 2013 The George Washington Bridge, which spans from New York to New Jersey, is set to get a suicide-prevention fence that could cost up to $47 million, according to a report from CBS News.

Moreland Commission Fallout: Critics Say Governor Cuomo May Have Interfered With Corruption Probe

Fallout continues over allegations of interference by the Cuomo administration into the work of the Moreland Commission on Public Corruption when it began investigations of people with close ties to the Governor.

Northern California Wildfires: Fire Crews Make Headway on Yosemite National Park Blaze

Two wildfires have been contained to some degree among the many wildfires burning in Cali. Crews have succeeded in making progress on two of the largest wildfires in California.

Drew Barrymore's Half Sister Jessica Found Dead in California

Jessica Barrymore was also a daughter of actor John Barrymore Jessica Barrymore, half sister of actress Drew Barrymore, was found dead on Tuesday in her car in south San Diego County area, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.

CNN Overtakes MSNBC in Ratings, FOX News Still in the Lead

Cable news networks continue to compete for market share and while Fox News Channel keeps the largest chunk of viewers, MSNBC has been surpassed by CNN for the No. 2 spot in July ratings.

Revenge Porn Victim Suing Facebook for $123 Million

A Texas woman is suing Facebook for $123 million alleging that she notified the popular social network when she became a victim of revenge porn, but it failed to act until months later.

George Zimmerman Has Run-in With Police Once Again; What Did He Do This Time?

George Zimmerman, the infamous former Florida neighborhood watch volunteer who was acquitted in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, has been working as security at a motorcycle and gun dealership in Deland, Florida.

UCLA Water Main Breaks, Spilling Nearly 10 Million Gallons on Campus

Campus of UCLA and Sunset Boulevard were primarily affected by flood Los Angeles utility crews have started cleanup efforts after a water main ruptured Tuesday and flooded the University of California at Los Angeles campus and Sunset Boulevard, the Los Angeles Times reported.

New York Public School Teacher Tenure Laws Under Attack With Second Lawsuit

Two groups have filed separate lawsuit against New York State over it's education law claiming teacher tenure laws means the students aren't receiving a sound basic education.

Powerball Numbers & Results July 30, 2014: Watch Live Stream of Drawing for $60 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the July 30 Powerball jackpot, which has risen to $60 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday at 11 p.m. EDT.

California Health Insurance: Despite Obamacare, Hispanics Represent 62 Percent of Uninsured Adult Residents

Millions of Californians now have insurance thanks to the Affordable Care Act, but about 2.5 adults remain uninsured, many of them Hispanics, and are difficult to persuade, a new survey said.
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