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Airline Ticket Prices 2014: TSA Screening Fee Causing Rise in Cost of Air Travel

Yet another fee increase for passengers traveling through U.S. airports as TSA more than doubles a screening fee tacked onto tickets beginning July 21.

New York Data Breach: 7.3 Million New Yorkers Affected; Usernames, Passwords Stolen

Almost 23 million New Yorkers affected in last eight years. Almost 23 million New Yorkers' private records have been exposed in data security breaches by more than 3,000 businesses, nonprofits and governments over the past eight years, the New York attorney general reported.

Immigration Activist Jose Vargas Is Detained While Leaving Texas Airport

Vargas, who is known for his coverage of the Virgina Tech shootings and for revealing his identity as an undocumented Filipino immigrant -- who moved to California at the age of 12 -- has been detained in the border town of McAllen in Texas.

White House Official: Unaccompanied Immigrant Children 'Likely' to Receive Humanitarian Relief

On Monday, White House Press Secretary John Earnest said that it is probable that some of the unaccompanied immigrant children caught crossing the border will be permitted to stay in the U.S.

Oscar Pistorius Fight: 'Blade Runner' Involved in Verbal Argument With Man at a Nightclub

Double amputee was allegedly pushed. Oscar Pistorius was involved in a verbal fight about his trial with a man at a nightclub in Johannesburg Saturday, his spokeswoman confirmed.

Immigration Reform News 2014: 40 Undocumented Immigrants Returned to Honduras

Thousands of immigrants remain in the U.S., including many children Undocumented immigrants, both adults and children, were sent back to Honduras from the U.

iPad News 2014: Nickel in Apple Tablet Caused Boy's Skin Allergy, Study Says

Unclear if nickel has been used by Apple in later versions of the iPad A boy suffering a skin allergy was told that the reaction likely was caused by nickel in his first generation iPad, which was found in a study published Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics, according to Reuters.

Oracle, Arizona Protesters Don't Want Undocumented Central American Minors in 'Beautiful' Academy, Prepared to Handle SWAT Teams

On Tuesday, some people plan to protest a bus that they think will be carrying about 40 undocumented immigrant children to a school in Oracle, Arizona.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results July 15, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $41M Jackpot

Feeling lucky? If so, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which has jumped to $41 million, if you have not done so already. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, July 15 at 11 p.m. EST.

LIRR Strike News, Map & Alternative Travel: Long Island Rail Road Workers Threaten to Strike

From the looks of it, a Long Island Rail Road strike may be inevitable. From the looks of it, a Long Island Rail Road strike may be inevitable. Unions representing LIRR workers attempted to meet with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Monday, however the contract negotiations imploded after just 45 minutes into the meeting.

Supporters at NYC Immigration Rally Demand Obama Administration Act on Immigration Reform

Immigration groups rallied in New York on Monday to press for the Obama administration to act on its promise for executive action on immigration reform. Latin Post spoke to New York Assemblyman Marcos Crespo about the breakdown in reform and about his recent visit to a facility caring for border children.

New York Elected Officials Rally in Support of Israel, Pro-Palestinian Supporters Hold Counter Rally

New York elected officials showed solidarity with Israel at City Hall while New Yorkers held a counter rally outside City Hall to show their solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Oklahoma Earthquakes: State Hit By 7 Quakes in 24 Hours; Were They Caused By Fracking?

Oklahoma was hit by seven minor earthquakes within a 24 hour time lapse over the weekend. Oklahoma was hit by seven minor earthquakes in less than 24 hours over the weekend.

Secretary of State John Kerry to the Rescue After New US Spying Allegations From 'Great Friend' Germany

German Chancellor Angela Merkel commented on the U.S. surveillance on her country and how it could affect relations with Washington, D.C., while Secretary of State John Kerry indirectly commented on the countries' relationship.

Bowe Bergdahl Army: Former Taliban Prisoner Makes Return to 'Regular Duty' at Texas Base

Bowe Bergdahl, the U.S. Army Sgt. who was held by the Taliban as a prisoner of war for five years, has returned to "regular duty," the Army confirmed on Monday.

Skippack, Pennsylvania Evacuation: Neighborhood Empties After Mysterious Gas Odor Is Detected

A neighborhood in Pennsylvania was forced to evacuate Sunday after a mysterious chemical was detected in several different homes.

Immigration News: Mexican Statue of Saint Known to Bring Food, Money to Border Crossing Immigrants Visits Los Angeles, California

A statue of Santo Toribio Rommo Gonzalez, the saint known to watch over immigrants, is touring Los Angeles this week.

Washington State Wildfire: Mills Canyon Fire is 25 Percent Contained

Hundreds of firefighters in Washington state continued to battle a raging wildfire that has consumed more than 18,000 acres of land on Friday.

NYPD Officer in Coma: Off-Duty Cop Punched on Subway Platform

Police are searching for the man who punched an off-duty New York Police Department officer Saturday night while he was waiting on a city subway platform.

Celebrity Tax Havens: The Guardian Publishes List of Famous People Avoiding Taxes

Mel Gibson has been revealed as one of these celebrities. Note: The following story contained information from the Guardian which incorrectly named Placido Domingo among the list of stars accused of avoiding paying their taxes.
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