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Kustom Products, Inc: Oregon Company Pleads Guilty to Selling U.S. Military $10 million in Phony Parts

A family-owned company in Oregon secured hundreds of contracts totaling $10 million while successfully selling phony parts to the US government which were used for military attack helicopters.

US-Mexico Border Crossing: Hundreds of Demonstrations Held Over Regarding Border Crisis

Several hundred protests were held throughout the nation on Friday and Saturday regarding the influx of undocumented immigrant children fleeing their homes in Central America to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.

Crack Cocaine Crimes: Sentencing Commission Approves Sentence Reduction Amendment for Thousands of Drug Offenders

The U.S. Sentencing Commission on Friday approved an amendment allowing tens of thousands of inmates who are currently serving time for drug related crimes to apply for reduced sentences.

Child Immigration Situation: Hundreds of Protests Planned This Weekend Over Immigration Crisis

Support and opposition of the influx of child migrants will square off over the weekend. Protesters are taking to the streets all over the country this weekend in response to the U.

Eric Garner Death: Al Sharpton Holds Rally for NYC Man Who Died After NYPD Put Him in Chokehold

The Rev. Al Sharpton called for justice for the family of a man who died Thursday after New York police officers put him in a chokehold.

Local News: Florida Dad Calls 911, Tells Dispatcher He Beat Teen Molesting His Son Into 'Bloody Puddle'

A father in Florida admitted to brutally beating a babysitter after he says he walked in on him raping his 11-year-old son.

President Obama, Executive Order: Barring Contractors From Discriminating Against LGBT Employees

President Obama will sign an executive order Monday that prohibits federal contractors from discriminating against LGBT individuals.

Amazon Reveals Subscription Service: Per-Item Fee System to e-Books, Audiobooks Receives Criticism

Despite being a major company, Amazon failed to lure major publishers to its online subscription content library and is facing competition with two other services, which began last year -- and have at least two of the five major publishers. The cost is also more expensive than the other two companies.

Supreme Court, Same-Sex Marriages: SCOTUS Says Utah Doesn’t Have to Recognize Gay Marriage During Appeal

The highest court in the land says that the marriage's are on hold until the appeals process is complete.

Wi-Fi Hotspots in NYC Phonebooths: Google, Samsung and Cisco Bid Proposals due Monday

An informal meeting last week with big and small media companies set the stage for a potentially large makeover of phone booths in New York City. Google, Samsung and Cisco were just some of the names of 50 at the meeting in May, who were told that July 21 was the deadline for bid proposals.

Powerball Numbers & Results July 19, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $60 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the July 19 Powerball jackpot, which has risen to $60 million. The drawing will take place Saturday at 11 p.m. EDT.

World News: Body of Missing New York Traveller Found in Mexico: Drug Cartel Violence Suspected

The body of a New York man who disappeared in Mexico while riding his motorcycle through Latin America has been found.

Ex-Taliban Prisoner Bowe Bergdahl Speaks Through Attorney, Thanks President Barack Obama

The Army sergeant has returned to full active duty and will be investigated by the military. After being freed from captivity at the hands of the Taliban, Bowe Bergdahl has finally spoken to the public.

NYPD Officers Choke Staten Island Man to Death During Arrest

A New York man died Thursday after police officers put him in a chokehold as he was recorded on video repeatedly telling the cops "I can't breathe."

Washington State Wildfires Force Hundreds to Evacuate

The fires have spread across various towns and has led to the evacuation of thousands. Wildfires continue to rage in the Pacific Northwest as firefighters battle the blaze and locals evacuate their homes.

Same-Sex Marriage 2014: Court Upholds Marriage Equality in Oklahoma

A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the ruling that Oklahoma's gay-marriage ban was unconstitutional.

AbbVie to Buy Shire for $54 Billion; Deal Aims to Lower Tax Rate

Abbvie avoids U.S. taxes by relocating. AbbVie, the U. S. based pharmaceutical company, said Friday it will buy U. K. -based drug maker Shire for $54 billion.

Nelson Mandela Day 2014: World Commemorates Annual Day of Service to Honor Late South African President

Friday, the world celebrates Mandela Friday marks Nelson Mandela's birthday and a day of service for citizens around the world. This is the first Nelson Mandela International Day since his death Dec.

Department of Health and Human Services Exempts Puerto Rico, US Territories of Affordable Care Act Requirements

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has notified the country's territories about exemptions their health insurers can have from the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare.

Chelsea Manning, US Military and Gender Identity: Wikileaks Private Gets Sex Change Therapy in Prison, Discharge Only After 35-Year Sentence

Chelsea challenged Pentagon policy The U. S. Military will begin the treatment for Chelsea Manning's gender identity condition after the transfer of the national security leaker from a military prison was not approved by the U.
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