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Boko Haram News, Kidnapping, & Leader: Infamous Group Attacks Nigerian Village, Adds to Rising Number of Deaths

The attacks by the Islamist group have caused more than 200 deaths in the far northern regions of Nigeria.

GOP Senators Urge President to Repeal Power Plant Emissions Regulation

Senate Republicans who oppose President Barack Obama's newly imposed power plant regulations, which were announced earlier this week, have signed a letter to the White House urging the president to repeal the rule.

Staten Island NYC Fire: 34 People Hurt in 5-Alarm Blaze

At least 34 people, including over a dozen firefighters and six children, were injured in a five-alarm blaze at a multi-family apartment building in Staten Island, New York early Thursday.

Senators Negotiate Deal to Reform Veteran Affairs After VA Secretary Eric Shinseki's Resignation

Senators reached a bipartisan deal Thursday to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs. A group of Senators announced a bipartisan bill Thursday to rectify the issues plaguing the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Pope Francis and Vatican City Bank Sack Financial Management Group

The Pope has replaced the all-Italian board of financial directors in exchange of a multi-national group.

Towson University Cheerleaders Suspension: Hazing Incident Rituals Included Drinking, Diapers and Dancing

After sparking national attention for hazing allegations, details about the ritual that lead to the suspension of Towson University's cheerleading team have finally been revealed.

CDC Announces Mad Cow Disease Death in Texas

For the fourth time in U.S. history, an American death has been linked to mad cow disease. For the fourth time in U. S. history, an American death has been linked to mad cow disease.

Sylvia Mathews Burwell Confirmed by Senate to Be New Health Secretary

In a bipartisan vote on Thursday, the Senate confirmed Sylvia Mathews Burwell to fill Kathleen Sebelius' position as the new secretary of Health and Human Services.

Obamacare News Update: Affordable Care Act Discrepancies Found, Includes Immigration Status Issues; 2 Million Enrollees Affected

Healthcare.gov reportedly produced new problems for the Affordable Care Act's progress. Documents have revealed approximately two million people enrolled for private health insurance through the taxpayer-subsidized program have data discrepancies from income and immigration and citizenship status.

China Gives $16 Million to Syrian Refugees, $10 Million to Palestinians

China has promised millions in aid to Syrian refugees and Palestinians in a bold attempt to bolster ties with the Arab world.

'Popular Will' Leader Leopoldo Lopez to Face Court Trial, Charged for Demonstrations Against President Maduro

The jailed opposition leader will face criminal charges in a court of law, against the wishes of the opposition and their supporters.

African American Employee Records Supervisor Threatening to Hang Him for Drinking Out of 'White People' Fountain

After several months of being subjected to racist remarks and discrimination, an Africa-American Tennessee worker released phone recordings that revealed his supervisor threatening to hang him for drinking water out of a "white people" only fountain.

Taliban POW Release News: Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's Homecoming Party Cancelled Due to Claims He Was a Deserter

Organizers are no longer planning to throw a welcome home party for former Taliban captive Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl in his hometown of Hailey, Idaho due to public backlash over the nature of his capture back in 2009.

Ukraine and Russia Conflict and Protest: President Obama to Meet With European Leaders at G7 Summit to Discuss Ukraine Crisis

President Obama will meet with top European leaders at the G7 summit to discuss the situation in Ukraine, among a host of other issues.

Barack Obama Workout in Poland: US President's Exercise Routine Caught on Film in Hotel [Video]

One of President Barack Obama's private moments was exposed to the world when a video of him working out at a hotel gym in Poland was leaked to the Polish media.

Immigration Reform Is Key Issue for GOP Among Latino Voters: Latinos Want Reforms Before Midterm Elections

For Latinos, immigration reform has to happen before this year's midterm elections. According to new polling figures, Latinos believe the GOP will be "most responsible" if reforms are not passed.

Obama Administration to End Fight Against Portion of Arizona Immigration Bill?

The Obama administration said Wednesday that it is willing to drop the lawsuit against the 'racial profiling' section of Arizona's immigration bill if Arizona agrees to halt specific practices.

Military Jet Crashes Into Southern California Home's Front Lawn

A Marine Corps Harrier jet crashed into a residential area in Imperial, California while a Navy Hornet crashed while trying to land on a carrier.

Hillary Clinton on Monica Lewinsky Scandal: Former Secretary of State Says She Has Moved on

Despite Lewinsky’s attempt to come forward and finally speak out about what happened, Clinton’s wife and former U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton is going on record to say that she’s completely over it and has moved on from the Monica Lewinsky scandal.

International News: Cuba Rep Calls for US Government Rapprochement, Says Communist Island Could Wait '55 More' Years to Talk

On Wednesday, Jose Ramon Cabañas, Havana, Cuba's representative in Washington, recommended that the United States government consider calls for rapprochement with the communist country.
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