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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.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results July 22, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $58M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which has jumped to $58 million, if you have not done so already. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, July 22, at 11 p.m. EST.

Dog Attack: Grandmother's Dog Fatally Attacks 7-month-old Grandson in Ohio

A grandmother was distraught after her dog killed her 7-month-old grandson in Ohio on Sunday. A baby was viciously mauled and killed by his step-grandmother's dog in Ohio Sunday afternoon while she was babysitting him for the day, according to The Dayton Daily News.

Hurricane Season 2014 Path Maps: Tropical Depression in Atlantic May Strengthen to Tropical Storm by Mid-Week, On Trajectory Toward Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico

A tropical depression has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and according to weather experts the conditions are right for the disturbance to strengthen into a tropical storm. If the depression does form into a more organized system, Tropical Depression Bertha would become the second named storm of the 2014 hurricane season.

McDonald's, KFC Issue Apology Over Chinese Food Scandal

KFC's parent company Yum Brands and McDonald's apologized to customers after it was discovered that their food supplier used meat that had dropped onto the factory floor and mixed in fresh meat with expired food.

Same Sex Marriage Laws: Gay Marriage Ban Upheld in Florida While Ruling is Pending Appeal

Despite the historic ruling overturning a ban on same-sex marriage in Florida last week, gay couples in the Florida Keys still won't be able to get married any time soon.

Boston Marathon Bombing Trial: Friend of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Found Guilty in Case

A friend of alleged Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was convicted of obstruction of justice and conspiracy for trying to cover up evidence that could have incriminated his college friend.

Chicago Shootings 2014: 11-Year-Old Fatally Shot, 40 People Wounded in Shootings Over the Weekend

An 11-year-old girl was among four people who were fatally shot because of senseless gun violence in Chicago over the weekend, while 40 others from around the city were wounded.

Millennial Generation Is Least Likely to Get Married: Report

A new report says today's young-adult generation are twice as likely to reach 40 unmarried. What seems like each day, new reports come out categorizing the Millennial generation.