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Death Penalty News: Hawaii's First Case Ends in Life Sentence

Hawaii's first capital case since the abolishment of the death penalty will not end in execution. Former soldier Naeem Williams will receive life behind bars for the murder of his 5-year-old daughter. The verdict was decided on Friday after a Honolulu jury failed to come to a consensus decision after seven days of deliberation.

Human Rights Watch: NGO Accuses Saudi Arabia of Spying on Citizens

Organization claims the country is using a sypware app on dissidents' phones. Human Rights Watch on Saturday claimed that the Saudi Arabian government has been using a spyware app to monitor political dissidents on their mobile phones, according to a report from RT.

Pope Francis News: Concerns Rise Over His Holiness' Health After Tour Cut Short

Pope Francis has canceled or cut short his third event this week and has canceled a string of events next month. Some are concerned for his health.

Benghazi Attack Suspect Captured by US Officials, to Stand Trial in DC

One of the Libyan militants suspected of carrying out the 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi is now in the custody of U.S. federal law enforcement and will face a federal judge Saturday.

World News: Mexican Government Helicopter Allegedly Crossed Into Arizona, Opened Fire on Border Patrol Agents

Mexican officials say they were conducting a raid near the U.S. border. Though Mexican police have crossed the border into the U. S. , no helicopters have been reported crossing the border.

Current Global Headlines: Boko Haram Insurgents Attacked With Killer Bees, Snakes Said to Be Ghosts of Their Victims

Snakebites and killer bee stings are forcing members of the terrorist group out of hiding and into the hands of local vigilante groups.

Venezula Blackout News: Massive Power Outage Hits Most of Latin American Country

The blackout disrupted traffic, public transport and communications in most of the country. In the middle of the afternoon, Venezuelans experienced a large-scale blackout that darkened the streets of at least half of country.

Middle East News: John Kerry-Appointed Peace Envoy Martin Indyk Resigns While Tensions Grow Between Israel, Palestine

The special U.S. envoy has been replaced by his deputy but other diplomats have been clamoring for the removal of Tony Blair.

NYC Gay Pride: Boy Scouts to March in Pride Parade

The Boy Scouts will march at the front of the Pride Parade and will present the American flag at the opening ceremony.

Tea Party Leader Mark Mayfield Found Shot to Death in Apparent Suicide

Mississippi Tea Party Leader Mark Mayfield was found dead in his home Friday in an apparent suicide.

'Finding Bigfoot': Bigfoot Hunters to Travel to Alaska in Search of Sasquatch

The Bigfoot hunters featured on the Animal Planet TV series "Finding Bigfoot" will head to Alaska this summer in search of the mythical creature.

Powerball Numbers & Results June 28, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $80 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the June 28 Powerball jackpot, which is currently $80 million. The drawing will take place Saturday at 11 p.m. EDT.

New York City Approves Municipal ID Program, Gives Undocumented Immigrants More Access to Services

The New York City Council on Thursday approved the use of municipal identification cards for undocumented immigrants in a substantial victory for city immigrant rights groups. The program will extend city services to an estimated 500,000 immigrants, regardless of citizenship status, thereby expanding access to services for undocumented immigrants.

Mexican Helicopter Accidentally Fires at U.S. Border Patrol, Authorities Apologize for Mistake

A Mexican law enforcement helicopter crossed over into U.S. airspace and opened fire early Thursday near U.S. Border Patrol agents.

Hillary Clinton 'Hard Choices' Memoir: Former Secretary of State's Book Gets Denied in China

Anyone looking to purchase Hillary Clinton's new memoir, "Hard Choices," will be out of luck if they live in China.

Mark Mayfield, Mississippi Tea Party Leader, Commits Suicide Amid Scandal

Mississippi Tea Party vice chairman shoots himself, allegedly over the political scandal around Sen. Thad Cochran's wife.

New Jersey Lottery: Two Men Sue State Lottery After $1 Million Lotto Ticket is Thrown in Trash

Two men are suing the New Jersey Lottery Commission which they say led them to throw away a winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million last year.

International Breaking News: Following Pact with Ukraine, EU Signs Agreements With Georgia and Moldova

Stronger ties with Brussels may make Russia inflict economic obstacles for Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia.

US Confirms Drone Presence in Baghdad; Obama's Approval Needed for Strikes

Tensions in Iraq rise. A U. S. official confirmed to CNN on Friday that armed drones have started flying over Baghdad in the last 24 hours to provide extra protection to the 180 U.

Israel Names Two Hamas Affiliates as Suspects in Abduction of Israeli Teens

Israel has named two suspects, who are affiliated with Hamas, in the abduction of three Israeli teenagers.
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