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British Tourists Evacuate Kenya Following Terror Threat; What Happens Next?

Hundreds of British tourists were forced to leave Kenya Thursday and Friday after the Foreign Office issued a terror warning in the area.

FCC Spectrum Auction Impact on Hispanic-Owned Businesses: Congested Airwaves May Hinder Latino Firms

Texas has become a breeding ground for Hispanic-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, but wireless technologies appear to be a problem in targeting audiences and markets.

Ukraine, Russia & Crimea News 2014: Human Rights Violations Increasing in Ukraine, UN Report Says

The United Nations released a report Friday that cited increasing human rights violations in east Ukraine.

US Homebuilding Increases 13.2 Percent in April Despite Harsh Weather Across Nation

The Commerce Department said Friday that construction began on more than 1.07 million homes in April, at a rate 13.2 percent higher than in March.

India Election News: Narendra Modi Becomes New Prime Minister; Congress Party Leader Concedes Defeat

A shift in power is seen in India as the world's largest democracy elects Narendra Modi prime minister and give the BJP a grand majority in parliament.

34-Year-Old Texas Woman Arrested After Posing as High School Student

A 34-year-old Texas woman was arrested after pretending to be a teenager and attending an East Texas high school for almost an entire school year.

Hazardous Child Labor Conditions on US Tobacco Farms Exposed in New Report

In the United States, it's illegal for children under 18 to buy cigarettes. But it's permissible for those very same children to be a part of the cultivation and harvesting of tobacco, which produces side effects far worse than if they'd simply taken a puff.

Christian Woman Sentenced to Death in Sudan for Refusing Islam: 27-Year-Old Mother is 8 Months Pregnant

Sharia Law prohibits her choice of Christian faith. A Christian woman who is 8 months pregnant has been sentenced by a Sudanese court to death by hanging for apostasy because of her refusal to convert to Islam.

San Diego Wildfires: Two Teenagers Arrested for Allegedly Starting Brush Fires in California

Two Southern California teenagers were arrested Thursday for allegedly beginning two brush fires. Two California teenagers were arrested Thursday night for allegedly starting two brush fires, adding to the wildfire epidemic that is wreaking havoc through Southern California.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results May 16, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; Jackpot Hits $136M

If you're a Mega Millions ticket holder, then get ready for the Friday, May 16 lottery jackpot drawing, which has risen to a whopping $136 million.

Latin America Political News: Colombia Peace Talks Continue as Government, Rebels Meet in Havana

Peace talks continue despite upcoming Colombian elections and the rise of rumors and scandal. Another round of peace talks begun in Havana on Tuesday between the Colombian government and the rebel group FARC.

Oil Pipe Burst Spills Into Streets of L.A.

Oil pipe transferring the fuel to Texas bursts in Los Angeles neighborhood. The streets of Los Angeles have seen a lot. However, rarely do they see a carbon-based fuel coat the asphalt of the West Coast metropolis.

Senate Appoints Diane Humetewa as First Female Native American Federal Judge in Unanimous Vote

On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed Diane Humetewa as a new federal judge, making her the first Native American woman to hold the position and the third Native American federal judge in U.S. history.

School Segregation Peaks for Latino and Black Students 60 Years After Brown vs. the Board of Education Ruling

60 years after the Supreme Court ruled in the landmark Brown v. Topeka Board of Education decision that segregation by race is unconstitutional, segregation is still widespread in public schools across the nation.

Amid Protests, FCC Proceeds on Controversial Open Internet Proposal — Now You Can Speak Out

At the Federal Communications Commission's meeting on Thursday to take the first step towards controversial new Open Internet rules, it seemed no one on either side of the political spectrum -- inside or outside of the building -- was entirely satisfied by the proposal. Nevertheless, the FCC voted to advance the process of adopting new rules that may drastically reshape the way the Internet works.

Pentagon Considering Transferring Chelsea Manning, WikiLeaks Whistleblower May Receive Sex Change

The imprisoned whistleblower has sought treatment for months and has been continually denied by the military.

Hundreds of Fast Food Workers Stage Protest, Strike Over Minimum Wage Debate

Hundreds of fast-food workers in a several U.S. and international cities joined the minimum wage debate Thursday by staging a walk off from their jobs and demanding a $15-an-hour wage.

Republican National Committee Attacks Eva Longoria's Latino Victory Project, Calls Group 'Bipartisan,' 'Wannabes'

The Republican National Committee is calling out the Latino Victory Project, formed last year by Eva Longoria and Henry Muñoz III, Democratic National Committee finance chair, claiming the self-described nonpartisan group does not support Latino candidates from the Republican party.

Racist 'White Power' Signs Are Targeting Hispanic People in Denver Neighborhood

Signs reading, "White Power," and other racist messages have been posted in a north Denver neighborhood in an attempt to drive Hispanics from the area.

California Wildfire: State of Emergency Declared; Thousands of Acres Have Been Destroyed

Firefighters struggled to contain intense wildfires in Southern California Thursday. The fires have destroyed thousands of acres as well as many residential homes.
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