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John Oliver's Call to Net Neutrality Trolls Crashes FCC Servers

To help protect net neutrality, comedian John Oliver on his HBO show Last Week Tonight called on internet lovers to do what they do best: trolling. The result? They probably crashed the FCC's servers.

EPA: 'Toxic Chemicals' Hidden in Pollution Make Hispanic Children More Likely to Die From Asthma Than Non-Hispanic Whites

According to the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), numerous forms of pollution, such as toxic chemicals, are hidden in "plain sight," and those dangerous chemicals are affecting the Latino community. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy noted more than 3.6 million Latinos have developed asthma in the United States (U.S.), including 1 in 10 Latino children.

Attorney General Eric Holder Revives Domestic Task Force to Combat 'Homegrown' Terrorists

In order to address the growing concern of domestic terrorism, Attorney General Eric H. Holder announced on Tuesday that the Justice Department is creating a task force to combat the "escalating danger from self-radicalized individuals within our own borders."

Primary Elections 2014 Results: California and New Mexico Races Predict Greater Latino Influence in Midterms

Gubernatorial primary results in California and New Mexico Tuesday night indicate both parties in those states could be scrambling for Latino votes come the November elections, despite typically low Hispanic turnout during midterm elections.

Ukraine Claims 300 Pro-Russia Rebels Killed in Clashes Near Eastern Border

Ukraine government forces reported Wednesday that 300 pro-Russia rebels were killed in east Ukraine, but the separatists deny the death toll number.

Powerball Numbers & Results June 4, 2014: Watch Live Stream of Drawing for $192 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the June 4 Powerball jackpot, which has risen to a whopping $192 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday at 11 p.m. EDT.

Taliban Releases Video of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's Release in Afghanistan

A video showing the handover of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl into U.S. custody over the weekend has been released by the Taliban.

Controversial Gettysburg Skull Auction Canceled: US National Park Service to Bury Remains Likely From American Civil War Battle of Gettysburg

Tom Taylor, a Pennsylvanian auctioneer, canceled an auction that was supposed to take place on Thursday after national outcry. Taylor was planning on selling a skull that is likely the remains of a soldier who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War.

China Suppresses Tiananmen Square Commemoration; Thousands Gather for Vigil in Hong Kong

While China has imposed a security crackdown to prevent commemorations of the 25th anniversary of the deadly Tiananmen Square protest, thousands gathered in Beijing to remember those lost in the brutal massacre.

Justin Bieber Zone, News, Twitter 2014: New Clip Reportedly Shows 'Baby' Star Dropping the N-Bomb, Rapping About Joining the Ku Klux Klan

Just days ago pop superstar Justin Bieber took to Twitter to apologize to his fans after a video surfaced of the singer going off on a racist rant at 15 years of age. New allegations arose on Wednesday with news of another video clip that shows Bieber reportedly rapping about joining the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) and “killing n****s.”

Wildfire Season 2014 Maps and Updates: Alaska Funny River Fire Rages on With More Than 190K Acres Destroyed [Slideshow]

As of Tuesday evening the Funny River fire, located within the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska has burned through almost 200,000 acres of land since it was ignited well over two weeks ago and fire officials are still having a hard time containing the blaze.

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.