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Tea Party Incumbent Francisco Canesco Defeated By CIA Agent in Texas Republican Primary

Tea Party favorite Francisco Canesco was defeated Tuesday in Texas' 23rd District primary election.

Obama Unveils $5 Billion Fund to Fight Global Terrorism

During a speech at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Wednesday, President Obama unveiled a $5 billion "terrorism partnership fund" to help different countries fight back against radical extremist groups.

Egypt News & Election 2014: Despite Sisi Mandate, Egypt Sees Low Voter Turnout in Presidential Election

Despite a mandate by former army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi that all but declares his victory in the Egypt presidential election, there has been especially low voter turnout.

Immigration Reform 2014 Law, News, & Process: Vice President Joe Biden Urges Republicans to Pass Immigration Bill

Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday that GOP House members should pass the Senate-passed comprehensive immigration reform bill.

VA Scandal 2014: Pentagon Chief Chuck Hagel Initiates 'Comprehensive Review' of Military Health System

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel ordered a 90-day "comprehensive review" of the military health system on Tuesday in midst of an investigation into the long treatment delays at VA hospitals which may have led to the death of 40 veterans.

Former Anonymous LulzSec Hacker Hector 'Sabu' Xavier Monsegur Released: FBI Informant Stopped Over 300 Cyberattacks Against US Government

He also implicated members of his former hacking circle After providing the FBI with extraordinary cooperation and assistance, the LulzSec hacker known as "Sabu" has been released from his prison sentence.

President Barack Obama Talks Future Drone Attack Plans and Using Drones Responsibly at West Point

Yesterday, President Barack Obama said that the country will continue to use drones in its fight against terrorism.

FTC to Data Brokers: Allow Consumers to Opt Out of Data Mining

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made waves Tuesday with a new report suggesting that data brokers need to make their actions more transparent to the public.

Colorado Stops Search for 3 Men Missing After Landslide, Another Mudslide Likely Coming [Video]

The search for three men who went missing after a landslide in Colorado Sunday night has been stopped.

NSA Surveillance 2014: Secretary of State John Kerry Says Edward Snowden Should 'Man Up' and 'Come Home'

Secretary of State John Kerry urged Edward Snowden to return on the United States. Secretary of State John Kerry implored former National Security Agency contractor and world-renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden to return to his home country.

Philadelphia Inquirer Newspaper Bought by Business Moguls for $88 Million

Two Philadelphia businessmen have bought out their competitors for ownership of the Philadelphia Inquirer company.

White House Clears Air on Cybersecurity Efforts

White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Michael Daniel once again took to the official White House blog last week in a post titled "Assessing Cybersecurity Regulations" to clear up the air following U.S. accusations that five Chinese military officials perpetuated industrial espionage against the United States.

Ukraine and Russia Conflict Update: At Least 40 Dead in Fighting at Donetsk Airport in East Ukraine

At least 40 lives have been claimed in fighting between pro-Russia separatists and Ukrainian forces at the Donetsk airport in east Ukraine.

U.N. Chemical Weapons Inspectors Attacked in Syria

A group of chemical weapons inspectors were attacked in Syria, but no team members were harmed. A group of chemical weapons experts in Syria were attacked Tuesday, but none of the members of the team were harmed.

North Dakota Tornado Update: Cyclone Hits Oil Field Camp, Injures 9

Eyewitness took to social media to share what they saw. An old field camp was hit by a tornado on Monday night in North Dakota, injuring nine people and destroying at least 12 recreational vehicles, said officials.

George W. Bush Knee Surgery: Former US President is Recovering Following Partial Knee Replacement Surgery

Diagnosed with runner's knee since 2003. Former President George W. Bush had knee surgery in Chicago over the Memorial Day weekend, NBC Chicago reported Tuesday.

New Mexico University to Offer Free Online 'Curandero' Traditional Healing Class

The popular New Mexico University summer course is coming to the Internet. For those who always wanted to learn curanderismo, or the art of traditional healing, you're in luck.

President Obama Plans to Keep 5,000 Troops in Afghanistan in 2015, Official Says

President Obama will announce plans to keep 9,800 troops in Afghanistan beyond 2014, according to senior officials.

Greenpeace Members Board Oil Rigs in Attempt to Save the Arctic, Prevent Oil and Gas Well Drilling

In an attempt to stop Norwegian oil company Statoil from drilling for oil and gas in Arctic waters, 15 activists have boarded one of the company's offshore drilling rigs today.

President Obama West Point Commencement Speech: US President to Defend Foreign Policy Approach in Russia, Syria

President Barack Obama will head to New York this week for the third time in May to deliver the commencement address at West Point, where he is expected to defend his foreign policy approach.