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Florida Sen. Marco Rubio: ISIS Is Establishing 'Exact Same Thing' as al-Qaida Did Before 9/11 [Video]

Sen. Marco Rubio said Sunday that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria could be a bigger threat to the United States than al-Qaida.

Justice Department Releases Memo That Uses 9/11 Law to Justify U.S. Drone Killings

A secret memo was released that provides justification for the drone killings of U.S. citizens. A secret government memo was released Monday that reveals that the Obama administration used the war against al-Qaida to justify the use of drones to kill Americans suspected of terrorism overseas.

Obama Administration Pushes Progressive Policies at White House Summit on Working Families

On Monday, the Obama administration hosted its first White House Summit on Working Families to spotlight ways to help working parents balance their family lives with their careers and make ends meet.

Former Taliban POW Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Moved to Outpatient Treatment at Texas Military Base

U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, held by the Taliban as a prisoner of war for five years, has taken another step toward recovery.

Supreme Court Justices Limit EPA Regulation Policies on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

On Monday, the Supreme Court limited how the Environmental Protection Agency can deal with greenhouse gas emissions.

Latino Millennials More Civically Engaged, but Less Likely to Vote Than Baby Boomers

The millennial generation is a powerful force, comprised of close to 90 million teens, twenty- and thirty-somethings. But these civically engaged and independent-leaning young people are heading to the ballot boxes at a lower rate than their elders. Latino millennials have the potential to become one of the most influential segments of the political system, yet Latino baby boomers continue to beat millennials to the ballot box.

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, New York's First Openly Gay Congressman, Marries Longtime Partner

New York's first openly gay congressman, Sean Patrick Maloney, got married over the weekend, making him the second member in Congress to marry a same-sex partner.

Three Al-Jazeera Journalists Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison by Egyptian Court, Despite Lack of Evidence

Three journalists for Al-Jazeera English were sentenced to seven years in prison by an Egyptian court Monday.

Sen. Rand Paul Criticizes Dick Cheney for Blaming Obama for ISIS; Cheney Hits Back at ‘Isolationist’ Paul

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has taken a bipartisan approach to the escalating violence in Iraq, questioning the decisions of the George W. Bush administration that led troops to the second Iraq war.

John Kerry Travels to Iraq, Holds Talks With Leaders as ISIS Militants Continue Takeover

Secretary of State John Kerry held talks Monday with Iraqi leaders about the recent militant takeover of many Iraqi towns.

South Korea Ferry Disaster News: Brother of Most Wanted Man Arrested

South Korea has arrested the brother of billionaire Yoo Byung-eun. South Korean police have arrested Yoo Byung-ho, the younger brother of the country's most wanted man, Yoo Byung-eun.

US-Iraq Withdrawal Policy: Presenting A Regional Solution for Exiting & What to Do Next

What are the solutions? Can the U.S. government really bring the troops home? What is the best possible way for the U. S. to get out Iraq at this time? Some critics, politicians, and analysts agree there should be less military action by the White House, and more of a regional solution.

Catholic Church News: Pope Francis Calls for an End to All Torture

Pope Francis has called for Christians to come together to end torture. Pope Francis is taking a public stance against torture. He told an audience in St.

Afghanistan Election News: Presidential Candidate Abdullah Calls Election Fraudulent, Karzai Asks for UN Intervention

If both sides do not support the election process, the country could destabilize possibly leading to tribal fighting.

Hong Kong, China and Election Reform: Poll Finds Widespread Support for Pro-Democracy Movement

People want more choice in elected officials. Three years before the city elections in Hong Kong, an activist group known as Occupy Central is running an unofficial citywide poll to gauge citizens' opinions of election reform amid the ongoing heated debate over whether Hong Kong residents will get to nominate candidates aside from those Beijing will nominate in the 2017 elections.

Immigration News: Shocking Mass Graves Uncovered in Texas Cemetery

Mass graves containing bodies disposed in body bags, trash bags and shopping bags -- or no bags -- were found buried in a cemetery in Brooks County, Texas.

U.S. to Open More Detention Facilities for Immigrant Families

A new facility will be opened in New Mexico; however, some are asking for another path instead of imprisonment.

South Korean Officer Kills Five Fellow Soldiers Near North Korean Border: Source

The soldier remains at large, and the military is searching for him. An officer in South Korea's army opened fire on his troops, killing five and injuring many more, an army official said.

Ukrainian President Orders Ceasefire, Rebels Continue Fighting

The ceasefire is supposed to last seven days, but fighting continued Saturday. In an attempt to peacefully end the conflict ravaging his country, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has ordered a weeklong ceasefire to allow mercenaries to leave eastern Ukraine.

Sherlock Holmes Quotes and Books: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Estate No Longer Owns Copyright, Court Rules

That means the detective is now public domain. The copyright to four novels and 46 stories in which Sherlock Holmes appears has expired, the seventh U.
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