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Latin America, Africa & Asia: Community Forests and Their Peoples Need Enhanced Protections

A new report argues where indigenous people's rights are expanded they protect community forests and help mitigate the amount of carbon dioxide released which affects climate change.

WWE Wrestler, 'Total Divas': Daniel Bryan Thwarts Home Intruder

WWE World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Daniel Bryan successfully stopped a burglar that broke into his and wife and "Total Divas" co-star Brie Bella's home Thursday night.

Philadelphia Carjackers Crash: Car Kills Three Children, Culprits Still at Large

Police continue the search for the two suspects and have announced a reward for anyone with information.

Islam in the US: Latino Muslims Are One of The Fastest Growing Populations in the US

Latino Muslims may seem like an odd concept but the increase in converts is simply history repeating itself when the Arab Muslims ruled over Spain.

Metropolitan Opera Security Guards, Ushers, Ticket Takers, Matrons Rally Over Contract Negotiations

Met Opera has threatened to lock out workers on July 31 when 15 of 16 unions contracts expire. The Met wants salary freezes and contributions to health benefits; workers say they cannot afford wage cuts when they don't make big salaries.

Three Children Dead in Philadelphia: Carjackers Plow into Crowd

$60,000 reward offered. Two men armed with guns forced a woman into the back of her SUV, drove off with it and later lost control. The men hit a corner near a fruit stand killing three children and critically injuring three other people Friday.

US Embargo on Cuba: South Africa Joins Other Nations in Condemning America

The UN and other nations have repeatedly condemned the U.S. embargo, which has been repeatedly upheld by each president since it was first enacted, and South Africa is the latest to join the condemners.

Circumcision Gone Wrong: Alabama Man Sues Hospital for Amputated Penis

The man is suing the doctors and hospitals involved, but the doctors' attorneys say there is no truth to the charges.

US Embassy in Libya Evacuated: State Department Confirms Operations Suspended Amid Growing Violence

The U.S. Embassy in Libya was evacuated Saturday due to the recent rise of violence in Tripoli, the nation's capital.

Central American Immigrant Children News: More Than 30,000 Released to Family, Sponsors in US

After seeing an influx of thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children, the federal government has started placing a majority of the 57,000 with family or friends.

Powerball Numbers & Results July 26, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $50 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the July 26 Powerball jackpot, which has risen to $50 million. The drawing will take place Saturday at 11 p.m. EDT.

Democratic Montana Senator John Walsh Blames Plagiarism of US Army War College Thesis on PTSD

The Montana senator will continue his reelection campaign at the Army War College investigates his alleged plagiarism.

New York Officials Seek to Close Loophole That Allowed for Segregated Housing

Senior elected officials are want to close a loophole that developers have been exploited to create segregated housing while taking advantage of tax abatements.

Union Protests IRS Provision That Cut Health Care for Over 10,000 Food Service Workers

Labor union, Unite Here, is drawing attention to a provision in the Affordable Care Act that allows employers to redefine job classifications and as a result thousands are being cut off from healthcare.

Pope Francis May Visit US for 2015 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania World Meeting of Families: Congress, Mexico Stops Also Possible

The possibility of Pope Francis visiting the United States is closer to becoming a reality. The Argentine pope may visit the City of Brotherly Love this coming year.

Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Preview: Spotlight Shines on Class of 2014 Inductees in Cooperstown

The three players and three managers awaiting enshrinement into the National Baseball Hall of Fame built their respective legacies on the field. This weekend, however, their words will speak much louder than any pitch, hit, or call to the bullpen.

Creepy Porcelain Dolls Left Outside of California Homes; You Won't Believe Who the Culprit Was

The dolls were left by an elderly neighborhood who did not mean any harm. Residents of a California neighborhood were agitated after discovering porcelain dolls outside their homes.

Eric Garner Death News Update: Al Sharpton and Family Demand Federal Investigation Into Choke Hold Arrest

Family members of the man who died last Thursday after New York police officers allegedly put him in a choke hold met with officials from the U.S. attorney's office on Friday to demand a federal investigation into the incident.

Ohio State University Band Director Fired for Ignoring ‘Sexualized’ Student Culture

Ohio State University fired marching band director Jonathan Waters Friday after discovering that Waters did little to deter a "sexualized" culture among students.

'Pregnant' Burglar Fatally Shot By Homeowner in California

An 80-year-old Long Beach homeowner said he has no regrets about fatally shooting a woman who claimed to be pregnant after she broke into his home.
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