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New York Nurses and Caregivers Avert Strike With New Contract

Nurses and caregivers, members of 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, have a new four-year working contract. The deal came following early hour negotiations on Tuesday, after five months of impasse, when shop stewards for 1199 SEIU members reached a tentative agreement with the League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes.

New York Black, Latino and Asian Caucus Leaders Demand Swift Investigation Into Sudden Death of Eric Garner

NY BLA Caucus demand a swift, thorough investigation into tragic death of Eric Garner, who died follow an arrest where a chokehold was used, a police tactic banned since 1993.

Eric Garner Death: NYPD Undergoes Addtional Training After Death of Man in Police Custody

Entire force will undergo training on the use of violence. Every officer in the New York Police Department will be required to undergo additional training on the use of force after a man died last week in police custody, NYPD Police Commissioner William Bratton said Tuesday, according to ABC News.

Michele Bachmann 2016 Presidential Race: Minnesota Congresswoman Says There Is a Chance She Will Run Again

Bachmann, republican and Tea Party favorite from the 2012 race, is thinking about running again for president after ending her stint in Congress this year.

Powerball Numbers & Results July 23, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $40 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the July 23 Powerball jackpot, which has risen to $40 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday at 11 p.m. EDT.

Fruit Recall 2014: Trader Joe's, Kroger, Costco, and Wal-Mart Among Retailers Reportedly Affected By Contaminated Listeria

Fruit packing company recalls produce amid fears of Listeria contamination. A company has recalled fruit from major retailers like Costco, Trader Joe's, Kroger or Wal-Mart in a nationwide effort to get rid of contaminated product, according to CNN.

No Ceasefire Yet in Gaza

US and UN officials meeting to discuss a ceasefire while 100,000 Palestinians are homeless and nearly 500 people have died since the Israeli Forces operations began.

White Flags Appear On Brooklyn Bridge in Puzzling Security Breach

Authorities are investigating the security breach and trying to figure out what the flags are supposed to mean.

Obamacare Pros and Cons: Federal Appeals Courts Deliver Split Decision Over Affordable Care Act Tax Subsidies

Two federal appeals courts handed down conflicting rulings on Tuesday over President Obama's signature health care overhaul. One decision upheld a victory for the health law, but the other was a major blow.

Hurricane 2014 Watch and Report: Tropical Depression 2 in Central Atlantic Expected to Weaken

After forming in the Atlantic earlier this week, Tropical Depression 2 to head west over the mid-Atlantic Ocean Monday night, with maximum winds of 35 mph.

Affordable Care Act Update: US Federal Judges Rule Conflicting Decisions on Federal Insurance Subsidies

Two federal courts ruled contradictory decisions on subsidies of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on Tuesday that may affect people across 36 states.

Researchers Gain New Insight Into Possible Schizophrenia Genes

A new study defines stronger links to schizophrenia in relation to a persons immunity and to genetics. A persons risk can be defined by the analysis of the human genome.

KIDS COUNT Data Book Study Shows Latino Child Poverty Rates on the Rise

A new study reveals that the rate of child poverty across the nation has been on the rise for over a decade, while African American and Latino children are more likely to grow up in a low-income household.

Israel Gaza Conflict and Violence: FAA Suspending Flights to Israel Until Further Notice

Delta, American Airlines, United Airlines all cancelling flights The Federal Aviation Administration is canceling flights into Tel Aviv, Israel until further notice after a rocket attack occurred nearby.

HIV Treatment and Cure Studies: Scientists Find Way to Target Virus, Come Closer to Treatment

the AIDS conference in Australia is giving the world a view at many new achievements but one of the exciting ones is targeting sleeper cells of HIV in order to allow Tcells to attack them.

Latinos Still Feeling Effects of Economic Recession, Doubtful of Future

Despite the positive news of the economic future of the U.S., many Latinos remain doubtful and worried about their immediate future.

White House: About 150 Undocumented Central American Immigrant Children Caught at Border Daily in First Half of July

On Monday, the White House announced that the number of unaccompanied Central American children crossing the U.S.-Mexico border has decreased this month.

President Barack Obama Job Training Program: Administration Releases New Skills Report

Obama Administration wants to revamp its federal employment and training programs so that more Americans can get relevant job training to help secure a better financial future.

Puerto Rico News and Facts: Commonwealth Law Grants Public Corporations Leeway Amid $73B Debt

The Puerto Rican government continue to face economic hardships as the commonwealth carries $73 billion in public debt.

Eric Garner NYPD Death: Community Activists Call for Police Commissioner to Resign Over Choke Hold Death

New York community activists call for the resignation of Police Commissioner Bill Bratton, a federal investigation into the death of Eric Garner and an end to the Broken Windows theory of policing.
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