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China News: Simon & Schuster Blame Chinese Publishers' Fear of Government for 'Effective' Banning of Memoir by Possible 2016 Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton's memoir, "Hard Choices," is not available in China because Chinese publishers have put an "effective ban" on it, Simon & Schuster executives said.

Ukraine, Russia & Crimea News 2014: Thousands Flee as Ceasefire Ends

The U.S. and E.U. prepare to impose further sanctions if Russia does not act to help end the conflict.

US Consumer Spending Increases in May: Hispanics’ Trillion-Dollar Spending Power, Interest Identified as Jobless Rates Falls

Consumer spending in the United States improved in May, but the figures are considered "weak."

Arizona Wildfires 2014 Maps, Updates: Oak Fire That Has Burned For 10 Days in Eastern Arizona Spreads to Over 8K Acres With Only Five Percent Containment

A wildfire that sparked 10 days ago on July 17 in the Coronado National Forest in Arizona has destroyed approximately 8,200 acres of land and has forced into place an official closure of the area surrounding the fire for safety purposes, according to officials.

Venezuelan Socialist Party Leaders Criticize Maduro Administration, Removed From Office

Jorge Giordani, former planning minister, published a letter decrying the government's abandon of currency controls and PSUV Director Hector Navarro was removed after expressing his support for Giordani.

Syria Chemical Weapons Update: John Kerry Confirms Syria Has Shipped Out Final Stockpile

Sectary of State John Kerry has announced that Syria has made good on its promise to hand over all of its chemical weapons.

Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Signs Minimum Wage Increase Into Law

By 2017, the state's minimum wage will be $11 per hour, the highest in any state. IKEA, meanwhile, raises its average base wage.

Central Park Five to Settle for $41M Pending Judicial Approval

The men whose conviction was overturned in 2002 finally have reached a settlement for their wrongful conviction.

Bigfoot Sighting Video and Footage: New YouTube Video Claims to Have Captured Sasquatch on Camera [Watch]

A new video posted to YouTube on June 17 claims to have captured a real live Bigfoot on camera. A new video posted to YouTube on June 17 claims to have captured a real live Bigfoot on camera.

Russia, Ukraine News 2014: Russia Has 'Hours' to Disarm Separatists, John Kerry Says

Secretary of State John Kerry made a statement in Paris saying that Russia only has hours to act in order to prevent separatists from crossing the Russian boarder into Ukraine.

Supreme Court Strikes Down President Obama's Recess Appointments, Buffer Zones for Abortion Clinics

The U.S. Supreme Court issued two rulings on Thursday in regards to President Barack Obama's executive power and the right to protest outside abortion clinics.

Iraq War Poll: 71 Percent of Americans Now Believe War in Iraq 'Wasn't Worth It'

A new poll revealed that an overwhelming majority of Americans think the war in Iraq was not worth it.

VA Scandal 2014: Two Senior Officials Step Down From the Department of Veteran Affairs

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Wednesday that two high level officials are stepping down next week in midst of a scandal over the use of falsified waiting lists at many VA hospitals that allegedly led to the death of dozens of vets.

Father Shocked to Learn Missing Son Charlie Bothuell V Was Found Alive in His Basement [Watch]

A story about a 12-year-old boy from Michigan, who was reportedly missing for 11 days, developed a new bizarre twist when officials found the boy alive in his parents' basement.

Soda in New York: Court Removes Ban on Large Sugary Drinks

The New York State Court has ruled that the NYC Health Department doesn't have the authority to ban large sugary drinks.

Guantánamo Bay Jobs: Military Prison in Cuba Seeks to Educate Children

Guantánamo Bay is looking to hire substitute teachers. Guantánamo Bay is looking to hire substitute teachers. According to the Federal Government Jobs website, the government's Department of Defense is looking to hire a substitute teacher and pay them $50.

Republican Senator Susan Collins Announces Support for Marriage Equality

Senator Collins' support for marriage equality raises the number of Senate Republicans in favor of equality to four.

Costa Rica Culture & News: President Luis Guillermo Solis Bans 'Presidential Worship'

The president passes decree banning his name from plaques at public-works projects Costa Rica's president on Wednesday passed a measure that would seem foreign to many world leaders who seek to have their names associated with their country's greatest works.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Illinois Rep. Luis Gutiérrez Tells House Republicans 'You Failed'

On Wednesday, Illinois Rep. Luis Gutiérrez said that chances for an immigration reform deal are gone in a speech on the House floor.

US Illegal Immigration News: Jeh Johnson and Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer Tour Arizona Facility, Share Stern Views on Unaccompanied Minors

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer visited the Border Patrol Facility in Nogales, Arizona Wednesday, and both shared stern views on the influx of unaccompanied children, mostly from Central American, crossing the U.S. -Mexico border illegally.
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