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Chiquita is Blocking 9/11 Victims’ Bill to Avoid Liability for Funding Colombian Terrorists Groups

Due to its long history of funding Colombian militias, Chiquita, the world's largest banana distributor, is now lobbying Congress to block a 9/11 victim's bill that would make it easier to sue organizations that sponsor terrorist groups.

Florida Woman Attacked by Shark in Fort Lauderdale

A South Florida woman is expected to make a full recovery after suffering from a shark bite in the Intracoastal Waterway off Fort Lauderdale on Sunday.

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Declared Winner of Egyptian Presidential Election

Former military leader Abdel Fatah al-Sisi was declared the winner of the Egyptian presidential election Tuesday night.

Chicago Laundromat Shooting Update: Police Say South Side Shooting That Left 7 Wounded Is Linked to Gangs

Chicago police are on the hunt for the culprit that fired shoots into a South Side Laundromat Monday night wounding seven people, including two teenagers.

New York State Assembly Passes DREAM Act; Latinos, Advocates Urge State Senate to Pass it in Final Vote

The New York Assembly passed the DREAM Act Monday to expand tuition for undocumented students, and it will soon go to the Senate for a final vote.

Grace Garcia, Annie's List Executive Director, Dies in Car Crash; Worked to Elect Women to Public Office

Grace Garcia, the executive director of Annie's List, passed away on Monday afternoon from a six-vehicle accident in Waxahachie, Texas.

Syria Holds Presidential Election, President al-Assad's Likely Election Considered Unfair by Western Nations

Syria began elections Tuesday to elect the next president, but critics say it is a charade to reassert Assad's power.

Over $2M Worth of Liquid and Crystal Methamphetamine Found in Ford Truck Gas Tanks Crossing US-Mexico Border Into San Diego

On Monday, June 2, San Diego authorities announced that officers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection stopped two attempts to smuggle liquid and crystal methamphetamine into the country from Mexico.

Slenderman Stabbing: Wisconsin Preteens Motivated by 'Creepypasta Wiki' Website to Stab Friend

Victim is fighting for her life. Two 12-year-old Wisconsin girls, who said they were acting on instructions from a website, are being charged for allegedly stabbing one of their friends 19 times, authorities said.

Florida Judge Allegedly Punches Lawyer in the Head After an Argument in Court [Video]

A heated exchanged of words captured on camera between a judge and attorney in a Florida courtroom erupted into a physical altercation on Monday.

MERS Virus News Update: Confirmed Cases on the Rise in Saudi Arabia

Data reports bring number of cases up to 688. After a review on health data, Saudi Arabia has found an additional 113 confirmed cases of the dangerous Middle East Respiratory Syndrome that had not been previously recorded.

EPA Carbon Emissions Proposal: 7 in 10 Support EPA Regulation on 'Very Serious' Global Warming

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposal that would cut carbon emissions by 30 percent nationwide, and a poll showed more Americans expressing concern about global warming.

Arizona Election News: Former Republican Challenges Latino Candidates in Congressional Race With New Name, Cesar Chavez

Cesar Chavez is running for a seat in Congress, but it's not the late workers rights icon. Instead, the candidate is a former Republican who is being criticized for using the reference to wrongfully drum up support.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results June 3, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $34M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky and are a Mega Millions ticket holder, then get ready for the Tuesday, June 3 lottery jackpot drawing, which has risen to $34 million.

President Obama Calls on Russian President Vladimir Putin to End Aggressive Actions in Ukraine

President Obama called on Russia to stop its aggressive actions in Ukraine while in Warsaw, Poland, Tuesday.

Gun Control and Quotes: NRA and Open Carry Texas Gun Rights Group Have Internet Feud Over Carrying Guns in Public

A gun rights activist group known as Open Carry Texas and the National Rifle Association are at odds over the demonstrative act of openly carrying weapons in public places.

Scott Fistler, Two-Time GOP Candidate, Changes Name to Cesar Chavez to Cater to Latino Voters

Scott Fistler changed his name because he has "experienced many hardships" as a result of his name.

Seattle Expected to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour

Seattle, Wash. is likely to raise the city's minimum wage to $15 per hour Monday. Seattle could become the first city in the country to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour, enabling citizens to live on hourly wages.

Middle East Peace Treaty: Fatah and Hamas Sign Unity Government Deal in West Bank

Palestinian Authority government Fatah, headed by Mahmoud Abbas, signed a unity government deal with militant group Hamas Monday.

Brooklyn Stabbing: 6-Year-Old Boy Pronounced Dead, 7-Year-Old Girl in Critical Condition; Suspect at Large

New York police are searching for the man who used a knife to stab two young children as they were on their way to get ice cream in East New York, Brooklyn Sunday evening.
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