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Current Global Headlines: Germany Seeks Answers After Catching Suspected Spy Communicating With US Via Weather App

Investigators in Germany are demanding that the U.S. clear up accusations that a man working in German intelligence was really spying for the CIA. The man was arrested on suspicion of spying by officials Friday.

Airport Security: Tightened for Direct Flights to US Due to Possible New Bomb

The new bombs could be harder to detect by airport security, so the Department of Homeland Security has implemented new security regulations for flights coming from Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

MLB Regulations: Lawsuits Could Change Safety Rules at Ballparks

Growing concern for fans' safety at baseball games could change MLB's 100-year-old "limited duty rule," known as the Baseball Rule, which means teams have the duty to warn but not protect fans from flying objects.

Fourth of July Weekend: 37 People Injured, 3 Fatally, in Chicago

A rise in violence over the beginning of the long holiday weekend in Chicago killed three people and injured dozens more.

Supreme Court News: Women Blast Hobby Lobby, Wheaton College Decisions

Following this week's U.S. Supreme Court decisions on the Hobby Lobby and Wheaton College cases, the three female justices issued a strongly worded statement that blasted the rulings and warned of the impact they could cause.

Immigration News: Obama Pledges Immigration Fix as California Protests Continue

President facing mounting criticism over undocumented immigrants from Central America Protesters were out again in force in California on Friday, voicing their opinion on an illegal immigration crisis that appears to be getting worse.

Air Force Space Fence' Contract: Awarded to Lockheed Martin Corp

The Air Force awarded a nearly $915-million contract to Lockheed Martin Corp. to monitor the vast junkyard of debris orbiting the Earth.

Air Force Grounds US Military F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Planes After Engine Fire, Program Cost Taxpayers $400B

The F-35 program is the costliest weapons program in American military history and one that has been plagued with problems it continues to vex lawmakers and the military.

Hurricane Arthur: Downgraded to Tropical Storm, Moving North Across Canada

After hitting the coast of North Carolina on Thursday, causing flooding and power outages, Hurricane Arthur was downgraded to a post-Tropical Storm on Saturday as it heads north across New England and Canada.

California Highway Patrol Officer Caught on Tape Punching Woman on Freeway [Video]

The California Highway Patrol said Friday that it is investigating a video of one of its officers holding down and repeatedly punching a woman on the side of a Los Angeles freeway.

Powerball Numbers and Results July 5: Watch Live Stream of Drawing for $101M Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the July 5 Powerball jackpot, which has risen to a whopping $101 million. The drawing will take place Saturday at 11 p.m. EDT.

Fourth of July Weekend 2014: A Special Look at the Most Influential Latinos in the US

From Jennifer Lopez to Antonio Villaraigosa and Mariano Rivera, Latinos have made widespread contributions to American culture, business and politics. As the nation celebrates its birthday on this 2014 Fourth of July weekend, Latin Post.com takes a special look at the most influential Latinos in the U.S.

Berkeley, California May Require Medicinal Marijuana Centers to Give Free Pot to Homeless, Low-Income Users

With one more vote next week, the Berkeley City Council could help poor and low-income medical marijuana users in Berkeley, California, get their weed for free from medical pot dispensaries.

Texas, Kansas & Oklahoma: Earthquakes in American Heartland Rise as Fracking Increases

States with normally little seismic activity are experiencing significant increases in earthquakes over the last year, and scientists are examining whether increased oil fracking is the culprit.

Illegal Immigration News 2014: Noncitizen License Appointment Requests Shut Down Colorado DMV Website

Colorado's Division of Motor Vehicles website shut down briefly Wednesday night as a result of an influx of noncitizens making appointments to get driver's licenses.

NAACP and Civil Rights, Liberties Groups Say Texas' New Voter Identification Laws Will Help 'Reject' Latino, Black Voters

Edna Giggs, a member of her local NAACP chapter, has been leading a charge against new voter-identification laws in Texas, which some civil rights and liberties groups consider to be among the most restrictive in the nation.

Texas Fireworks Disaster: Celebration Goes Wrong After Trailer Explosion Near High School

This year, a small Texas town's Independence Day will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. This year, a small Texas town's Independence Day will be remembered for all the wrong reasons.

Barack Obama Talks Immigration Reform at Annual Naturalization Ceremony for Immigrant Military Members

President Barack Obama continued a recent Fourth of July tradition at the White House by holding a naturalization ceremony, granting citizenship to immigrants who signed up to serve in the U.S. military as well as their spouses.

Ukraine and Russia News: Vladimir Putin Sends Barack Obama a Happy Fourth Letter, Asks for Better Relations

On the anniversary of the United States' independence, Russia President Vladimir Putin sent President Barack Obama a telegram giving the president his best wishes on the historical day and his wishes for the two countries to reconcile.

Orange County, California Parents Keep 11-Year-Old Autistic Child in Cage to Control His 'Outbursts'

Two parents from Orange County were arrested on Tuesday after an anonymous tipster told Child Protective Services (CPS) that they were keeping their 11-year-old Autistic son in a large dog cage.
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