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Amusement Park Accident in Ohio Leaves 2 Injured

Several people were injured Saturday night in Ohio when a cable snapped on an amusement park ride that swings riders into the air.

NYC Parolee Convicted of Killing Police Officer, One Other

Man is facing a life sentence for 2012 killing A New York City parolee was convicted Monday for killing a Nassau County police officer and another man in 2012.

Virginia & Gay Marriage Ban: Appeals Court Strikes Down Marriage Ban in State

Panel decided gays have a constitutional right to marry that trumps state law A panel of the U. S. District Court of Appeals on Monday threw out a Virginia state ban on same-sex marriage, according to a USA Today report.

Storms & Weather Update 2014: Lightning Storm in Los Angeles Leaves One Dead, 13 Injured

Storm struck Sunday afternoon at popular Venice Beach A 15-minute thunderstorm struck in Los Angeles on Sunday as thousands were visiting Venice Beach, killing one man and injuring 13 others, according to a report from ABC News.

Gay Marriage Laws 2014: Colorado Attorney General Asks to Put Marriage Equality on Hold

Boulder County is the only county issuing same-sex marriage licenses Colorado Attorney General John Suthers is asking the Supreme Court to put a halt on Boulder County Clerk Hillary Hall from issuing same-sex marriage licenses.

Norwegian Cruise Line Controversy: Family of 5-Year-Old Boy with Cancer Upset After Company Refuses to Reschedule

A 5-year-old boy and his family were told no because they didn't have travelers insurance Norwegian Cruise Line is embroiled in controversy after refusing to allow a New York family to reschedule their vacation.

Global Warming News: Mangrove Trees Protect Cuba, Florida From Rising Sea Levels Caused by Climate Change

Both Cuba and Florida have turned to the use of mangrove trees to protect the areas from climate change.

Immigration News 2014: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Wants City to Shelter 1,000 Undocumented Central American Minors

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to shelter 1,000 undocumented Central American children in his city by the end of 2014.

NASA Satellite Studies: The Southwest US Is Using Up All Its Groundwater

A recent satelite study from NASA reveals a dramatic drop in ground water in the Colorado River Basin over the last 10 years.

Ebola Virus: US Doctor in Stable Condition After Being Infected

A Texas doctor contracted the virus while treating patients in Liberia, and is under observation. The virus has killed more than 600 so far and the survival rate is 10 percent.

Rihanna’s Stalker Arrested: Homeless Man Left Threatening Notes for the Pop Star

A New York homeless man has been arrested for stalking singer Rihanna at her SoHo and California homes

Local News: Thunder Mustang Airplane Crashes Into Pickup Truck on Nevada Highway

A small airplane collided with a pickup truck on a Nevada highway Saturday morning when it had to make an emergency landing.

Venezuelan Top Officials Detained: US Warrant Cites Ties to Drug Trafficking; Venezuela Resumes Flights to Aruba

Three top Venezuelan officials were arrested in connection with drug trafficking allegations from 2004-2010.

Spiderman Arrested: Man in Costume Assaulted NYPD Officer in Times Square

A man dressed as comic book character Spiderman in Times Square on Saturday was acting like anything but a superhero.

Washington Post Reporter, 3 Others Detained in Iran

Four reporters, three of them Americans, working out of Iran were reportedly detained in Tehran on Tuesday but it is still unclear who took them and why.

US House of Representatives Banned from Making Wikipedia Edits: Staff Reportedly Edited Choco Taco, Donald Rumsfeld Pages

Administrators of the Internet encyclopedia Wikipedia have banned computers with U.S. House Internet protocol (IP0 addresses from editing their pages. This imposed cutoff was made after "persistent disruptive editing" changes were made to politicians, businesses and historical event entries.

Abigail Hernandez Story Update: Formerly-Missing New Hampshire Teen in 'Deteriorated Health'

After a New Hampshire teenager returned home July 20 after disappearing for nine months, doctors and her family are concerned about her health

Honduran President: The US is the Largest Consumer of Drugs, Shares Blame in Immigration Crisis

Honduran President said that the issue is a humanitarian crisis and sprouted from the fight against drugs in the US, despite the fact that the US is the biggest consumer of drugs. And while the US only has to fight the public health and safety aspect, the backstage fight is the one affecting Central America and encouraging the migration.

Fortaleza Ceara, Brazil: Oyster Shell-Shaped Aquarium is $105 million Investment by US Federal Bank

The announcement was made in 2012 and the aquarium is set to open next year, amid doubts and anger from locals.

International Poll: 54 Percent of Americans Think Climate Change Is Man-Made, Others Think It's a Government Tax Fraud

How skeptical are Americans about Climate Change? Not everyone believes in climate change, and a large number of people who do not believe in it are Americans.
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