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Tallest and Fastest Roller Coaster in the World: Six Flags Opens New Record-Breaking Wooden Roller Coaster

On Thursday, Six Flags Great America in Illinois unveiled the tallest, fastest and steepest wooden roller coaster in the world.

Midwest Tornado and Storm News Update: Twin Tornadoes Strike Again, Hitting South Dakota

For the third straight night, tornadoes swept through the Midwest, including another set of twin twisters that touched down in South Dakota.

The Smithsonian Institute Debuts First 3-D Portrait of President Obama

On Wednesday, the Smithsonian Institution unveiled a 3-D portrait of President Barack Obama -- the first 3D printed portrait of a sitting president.

Same-Sex Marriage Reform Laws and News: Luxembourg Legalizes Gay Marriage

The tiny landlocked nation of Luxembourg has legalized same-sex marriage and passed other marriage reforms.

Koch Brothers Donations & GOP Politics: Pair Launches PAC, Plans to Spend $290M to Fund Republican Platforms

In the buildup to the 2014 and 2016 elections, the Koch brothers have launched a new super PAC that aims to spend almost $300 million to support the Republican Party.

Julian Assange Reddit AMA: WikiLeaks Founder Has No Regrets, Says Internet Offers Opportunities to Act Globally

For WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, the most important information he publicly leaked is the ongoing "Public Library of U.S. Diplomacy" (PLUSD) series, which he believes had the "most impact" in court cases and elections.

ISIS Influence on Twitter: Sunni Terror Group's Info Leaks as Social Network Suspends Terror-Affiliated Accounts

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has captured several towns and cities in Iraq, and the Sunni terror group's progress could be threatened due to social media. "Secret" strategies about ISIS have allegedly leaked on Twitter ranging from veiled associations and conspiratorial plots.

House Republicans to Elect New Majority House Leader

House Republicans will elect a new majority House leader on Thursday in wake of Eric Cantor's stunning loss in the Virginia Republican primary to little known Tea Party challenger Dave Brat

President Obama Nominates First Openly Gay Black Federal Judge

President Obama continues to inject diversity into the federal courts with new appointments and sets new historical records.

Paul Walker & Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson: 'Fast and Furious' Star Describes Reaction to Walker's Death

Dwayne Johnson also opens up about struggling with depression. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson was driving when he found out about Paul Walker's death.

Guantánamo Bay Detention Camp Facts: US Vice President Joe Biden Asks Latin America to Take in Prisoners, Meets With Colombia President

While on his trip to Latin America, United States Vice President Joe Biden told a Colombian newspaper that he wants countries in the region to take in prisoners from Guantánamo Bay so the military prison can be closed more quickly.

FCC's Tom Wheeler Wants to Eliminate Community Broadband-Killing State Laws

Chairman Tom Wheeler, of the Federal Communications Commission, has hinted that the agency might be interested in increasing Internet broadband competition by stopping local and state laws, often imposed with pressure by big incumbent Internet service providers, that outlaw municipal broadband.

U.S. Senate Confirms Sal Mendoza Jr., First Latino Federal Judge in Eastern Washington

The United States (U.S.) Senate made history on Tuesday morning with the confirmation of the first Hispanic judge for Eastern Washington. With a 92-4 vote, Salvador Mendoza Jr. became the first Hispanic federal judge for his court.

Texas Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Greg Abbott Releases Spanish-Language Ad, Reactions From Opposition

Texas Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott has released his first statewide television ad for his campaign, and it's in Spanish. The Spanish-language ad, which features him surrounded by loved ones, reaches out to Texas' Hispanic population, who make up 38.2 percent of the state.

Dick and Liz Cheney Blame President Obama for Civil War in Iraq

Former Vice President Dick Cheney is using the emerging civil war in Iraq to attack President Barack Obama.

American Airlines Tickets, Routes, and Fares: Airline to Suspend Majority of Flights to Venezuela

American Airlines announced Tuesday that it will suspend most flights to Venezuela due to a dispute over the repatriation of funds.

Chicago Nuns Sue Strip Club Over Loud Noise, Neon Lights and Used Condom Litter

A group of nuns in the Chicago area is suing a strip club next to their convent that they say is disturbing their peace with loud noise, glaring neon lights, fist fights and heaps of litter that include empty liquor bottles and used condoms.

Obama Job Approval Rating: Majority Disapprove of President's Performance, From Economy to Foreign Policy

President Barack Obama's approval rating continued to slip, according to new polling data. The poll also showed a majority of respondents believe the country is heading in the wrong direction.

Immigration Reform 2014: Hillary Clinton Says Unaccompanied Migrant Children Should Be 'Sent Back' to Reunite With Families

Hillary Clinton said in an interview Tuesday that unaccompanied migrant children should be sent back to their home countries. The number of migrant children crossing the border unaccompanied has risen dramatically over the past year.

Boston Marathon Bomber Trial Update: Judge Denies Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's Request to Meet Privately With Lawyers and Family

A U.S. judge struck down a motion to allow suspected Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to meet with his family members without having federal agents present.
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