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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.

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.