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Tensions Fly High Among US Accusations of Chinese Cyberspying

Tensions between the United States and China over accusations of industrial espionage have hit a boiling point as Beijing summoned U.S. Ambassador to China Max Baucus Monday in an attempt to counter Washington's charges.

Death Penalty Pros and Cons: Missouri Man's Execution to Take Place Unless Court Delays Decision

Man only has several hours to live. Attorneys for a Missouri inmate are trying to persuade courts to delay the execution for their client because of the process of obtaining the lethal drug and the potential for suffering.

FBI Stings 'BlackShades' Malware Hacker Network: Legal Program Used to Remotely Control a Computer's Webcam, Keystrokes, and Steal Data

Over a dozen nations were raided The FBI coordinated with law enforcement agencies in 19 other countries and arrested over 100 hackers all over the world in connection with an ongoing investigation into a malware program called "BlackShades," which is a type of Remote Access Tool or RAT.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Deportation Policies Could Turn Young Latinos Away From Democratic Party, Report Suggests

A new report finds that the mass deportations under the Obama administration could turn young Latino voters away from the Democratic Party.

DREAMers 2014: NY Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Wants Dream Act Passed, Minimum Wage Increase Accelerated

New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver wants action now New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver wants action now. He wants lawmakers to increase minimum wage sooner and to pass the Dream Act.

Marriage Equality in Pennsylania: Federal Judge Strikes Down Ban on Gay Marriage

Judge John Jones says it's time to discard gay marriage ban onto "ash heap of history."

Credit Suisse Bank Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion Scam: Cheated IRS on Grand Scale by Hiding Money Overseas, Says Attorney General Eric Holder

There's a difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion Facing charges of conspiring to aid tax evasion, Credit Suisse has acknowledged committing the crime rather than risk being shut down completely by U.

China, Russia Fail to Agree on $400 Billion Gas Deal; Nations Expected to Continue Discussions

On Tuesday, Russia and China failed to reach a deal on a natural gas plan. Russia and China were unable to reach a deal on a natural gas agreement Tuesday, despite both countries' mutual interest in facilitating the plan.

Heroin & Drug Abuse in NYC: Heroin Use Intensifies in New York City; Cops Have Seized More Than 288 Pounds in 2014 Alone

Law enforcement officials report that New York City is a primary location for heroin trade, which is adding to the city -- and the country's -- marked increase in heroin use.

US Immigration Information, Reform & News 2014: Increased U.S.-Mexico Border Security Leading to Rise in Immigrant Deaths

A number of new reports prove that increased security on the U.S.-Mexico border is leading to more migrant deaths.

Super Tuesday to Determine GOP Leaders Across the Country

Six states will hold primaries today. Six states will hold primaries for Super Tuesday, which could provide major hints about what group will control the Senate come the November elections.

International News: USAID to Spend Millions Studying Coffee Rust Fungus Epidemic in Latin America, Outbreak Could Affect American Security

The United States will help Central American farmers fight coffee rust, a persistent fungus that has the potential to increase both coffee prices and crime rates.

'Borinqueneers' May Get Congressional Gold Medal: Puerto Rican US Army Unit Earned Over 2,000 Purple Hearts in Korean War

The U.S. Army's 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as the "Borinqueneers" because of its high number of Puerto Rican soldiers, is on its way to getting the Congressional Gold Medal.

Military Imposes Martial Law in Thailand, But Insists It's 'Not a Coup'

The military in Thailand has imposed martial law but insists that it is "not a coup" against the current acting government.

Michael Jace Wife & Murder: 'The Shield' Actor Charged With Murder Following Wife's Death

Michael Jace reportedly called the police and said he shot his wife. Michael Jace has been charged with murdering his wife. "The Shield" star who portrays officer Julien Lowe in the series is accused of shooting his wife, April Jace, to death at their south Los Angeles home on Monday night.

Senator Marco Rubio Avoids Marijuana Use Questions, Talks 2016 Presidential Run

Senator Marco Rubio doesn't think it's helpful to reveal whether or not he has ever tried marijuana.

Weed Laws and Regulation: Minnesota Legalizes Medical Marijuana With Restrictions

New York could be next. Minnesota is set to become the 22nd state in the U. S. to legalize medical marijuana, but it will come with hefty restrictions.

U.S. Jury Finds London Cleric Mustafa Kamel Mustafa Guilty in Terrorism Trial

Mustafa Kamel Mustafa insists he never supported terrorists. A U. S. jury found Mustafa Kamel Mustafa guilty Monday of supporting terrorism around the world from his perch at a London mosque.

Government Recognizes Same-Sex Military Couple, Awards Benefits to Spouse

After a suicide bomber in Afghanistan killed Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Donna Johnson on Oct. 1, 2012, her wife and fellow guardswoman Tracy Dice Johnson was left in the dark as to whether or not the U.S. military would recognize their marriage and grant her the same benefits to which heterosexual married couples are entitled.

Gay Marriage Laws and News: Oregon Judge Strikes Down Same-Sex Marriage Ban in the State

On Monday, Oregon became the 18th state to permit same-sex marriage after a federal judge ruled that the state's voter-approved ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional.
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