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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.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results June 27, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $33M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky and are a Mega Millions ticket holder, then get ready for the Friday, June 27, lottery jackpot drawing, which has risen to $33 million.

State Sen. Adriano Espaillat Concedes 13th Congressional District Election: Did Espaillat's Dominican Heritage Help Rep. Charles Rangel?

He would have been the first Dominican-born member of the United States Congress, but for New York State Sen. Adriano Espaillat's Democratic primary election run for the 13th Congressional District, it was about policy, rather than being first in the history books.

John Boehner Lawsuit: President Obama Calls Speaker's Lawsuit a 'Stunt'

President Barack Obama may be dealing with a litany of problems like the threat of ISIS, children crossing our borders and his dwindling approval ratings, but he made it clear that House Speaker John Boehner's lawsuit surely isn't one.

Ukraine International News & Crisis: Kiev Signs Trade Agreement With EU; Russia Warns of 'Serious Consequences'

The new deal will strengthen ties between Kiev and Brussels, undermining Russia's attempts to create a wider sphere of influence.

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.