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Abortion Health Centers & Clinics: Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal Signs Law Restricting Women's Right to Choose

The law could mean the closing of three Louisiana clinics, leaving only two to handle the state's abortions.

Arizona Church Shooting: Gunman Fatally Shoots Catholic Priest, Injures Another in Phoenix

Arizona police are searching for the person(s) that shot and killed a priest inside of a Phoenix church Wednesday night. Another priest was also injured in what authorities believe was a botched burglary.

Russian Bombers Fly Close to Alaska and California

Four Tu-95's were spotted near Alaska and were intercepted by American fighter jets. Tensions between the US and Russia continue to escalate with reports that Russian planes flew a threatening distance from the United States.

Texas Governor Rick Perry Compares Alcoholism to Homosexuality

While speaking to the Commonwealth Club in California on Wednesday, Republican Gov. Rick Perry likened homosexuality to alcoholism, describing both as a lifestyle choice that people make.

Two Nuclear Bombs Could Have Destroyed North Carolina Town in 1961

Earlier this week declassified documents from the National Security Archive were released and revealed an incident back in 1961 that could have resulted in the decimation of a North Carolina town.

Pakistan Drone Strikes: CIA Kills at Least 16 Taliban Members

The CIA resumes drone strikes in Pakistan after half a year break. Following the brutal attack on Karachi's international airport, the U. S. government sent drones to strike at various Taliban positions.

NYC Strippers Charged With Drugging Wealthy Men, Stealing Around $200,000

Four New York City strippers and a strip club manager are on the hook for allegedly drugging and ripping off wealthy men for thousands of dollars.

VA Death Scandal 2014: Senate Passed Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul Department of Veterans Affairs After Eric Shinseki's Resignation

On Wednesday, the Senate overwhelmingly approved broad reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs weeks after it was reported that long treatment delays at VA hospitals allegedly led to the death of 40 vets.

George H.W. Bush Skydives to Celebrate 90th Birthday

While many seniors choose to celebrate their 90th birthday with friends, family and cake, former President George H. W. Bush decided to break the mold and jump out of a helicopter.

International & World News 2014: ISIS Rebels Vow to Take Baghdad; Kurds Seize City of Kirkuk

Iraq's stability continues to crumble as ISIS rebels move south and Baghdad loses control over various cities in the north and central parts of the country.

Ugandan Foreign Minister Elected President of UN General Assembly Amid Controversy

Sam Kutesa will become president of the U.N. General Assembly despite his controversial past and will begin his duties next week.

Obamacare Law Still Unpopular, But Healthcare Law Provisions Receive Popular Support, Says Poll

With the midterm election season underway, public opinion of the Affordable Care Act could hinder Democrats in the voting booths. According to new polling figures, the mandate for every American to receive health insurance, or Obamacare, received a 52 percent disapproval rating, but opinions to repeal the law decreased.

Eric Cantor Loss & Update: Campaign Expenses Include $724 on Cufflinks, $7k at BLT Steakhouse

Washington D.C.-based journalist Scott MacFarlane has revealed Eric Cantor's campaign expenses.

Peru Cuts Coca Leaf Production by 17.5 Percent; Country Encourages Different Crops Instead

Peru has moved forward in the struggle against cocaine production but how long will it last without support from the farmers?

LGBT News: Texas Governor Rick Perry Sees Homosexuals and Alcoholics the 'Same Way': Possible Presidential Candidate Talks Climate Change, Eric Cantor [Video]

Texas Governor Rick Perry has drawn some attention to himself after comparing being a homosexual to being an alcoholic at an appearance in San Francisco on Wednesday.

ObamaCare Health Insurance Pros and Cons: Congressional Republicans Say Affordable Care Act Backup Plan Violates Federal Law

Republican members of Congress on Tuesday warned the Obama administration that its recent "risk corridors" program - a backup plan where taxpayer dollars go into the Affordable Care Act to cover insurers that lost money - violates federal law.

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Taliban Prisoner Release: Defense Secretary Hagel Testifies Before Committee About POW

On Wednesday, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel testified before a committee about the release of Sgt. Bergdahl in exchange for the release of five Taliban prisoners.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Surge of Children Across Mexico Border Results in Holding Pens, 2-Year Amnesty

Critics are blaming the Obama Administration Many immigration officials and lawmakers are criticizing President Barack Obama for classifying the surge of undocumented immigrants coming from Central America to the United States as an "urgent humanitarian situation.

Hurricane Cristina Update, Path, Maps and Info: Second Hurricane of the Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season Forms Off Mexico's Coast

Hurricane Cristina, the second hurricane of the 2014 Eastern Pacific hurricane season, has formed off Mexico's Pacific coast.

VA Death Scandal 2014: FBI Announces Criminal Probe Into Veteran Affairs Health Care

The FBI announced that it has launched a criminal investigation into the Department of Veterans Affairs weeks after it was reported that long treatment delays at VA hospitals allegedly led to the death of 40 vets.
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