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Apple & Google Drop Opposition to Kill Switch Bill: California Law Would Require Anti-Theft Technology on Phones, not Tablets

Manufacturers that violate the requirement will have to pay fees After being deemed unnecessary and previously having been shot down, the California state senate approved kill switches for cellular phones sold in the state.

Wealthy Florida Businessman Shoots Son, Daughter, Wife: Then Sets Mansion on Fire, Killing Himself

A wealthy Florida business owner shot his wife and two teenage children in the head, before setting the mansion where they were lived on fire and killing himself.

Venezuela Protests and Riots News: Hundreds of Students Arrested, Leads to More Unrest

Following the arrest of almost 250 students, Venezuela imprisons and then releases activist Rodrigo Diamanti. The U.S. government continues to debate sanctions.

JD.com IPO Price, Valuation Revealed: China's Second Largest E-Commerce Company Joins Nasdaq

JD has a smaller market share than Alibaba China's second largest e-commerce company next to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. , JD. com, said in an announcement that it is expecting to price its initial public offering of each of its 93.

Michelle Obama Speaks at Weekly Presidential Address: She and Barack are 'Outraged' About Nigerian Schoolgirl Kidnappings

For the first time, Michelle Obama gave President Obama's weekly address by herself, in which she expressed her outrage over the mass abduction of Nigerian schoolgirls last month.

Fighting Continues on Ukrainian Holiday as Putin Visits Crimea: Mariupol City Government in Donetsk Alleges Pro-Russian Attack

The Eastern Ukrainian city saw violent fighting during the holiday known as Victory Day, while Russia celebrated with military posturing.

Oracle Defeats Google in Java-Android Patent Lawsuit: Court Rules APIs Can be Copyrighted as Intellectual Property

Google argued the APIs should be made available to developers Google suffered a heavy blow by losing a multi-billion dollar lawsuit on the use of its Android operating system.

Breaking Local News: Virginia Police Search for 2 Missing People After Fiery Hot Air Balloon Crash

Two people remain missing after a hot air balloon crash in Virginia that left at least one dead. Search teams have recovered the body of one the passengers of a hot air balloon that caught fire Friday night in Virginia.

Aaron Hernandez Case, Trial & News Update: Former NFL Star's Associate Carlos Ortiz Charged With a New Murder

Carlos Ortiz, an associate of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez, has been hit with a new murder charge that is unrelated to the Odin Lloyd murder case.

Another State Reverses Ban on Same Sex Marriage: Arkansas State Circuit Judge Finds Ban Unconstitutional

Arkansas joins the growing list of states that overturn their same-sex marriage bans. Another state reverses ban on same-sex marriage, adding to the growing lists of states allowing same-sex marriage.

US Immigration Information, Reform & News 2014: GOP Members Say New Law Not Likely to Pass During Obama Presidency

Sen. Marco Rubio and other GOP Republicans doubt that immigration reform will pass during President Obama's tenure.

Mitt Romney on Minimum Wage: Former Massachusetts Governor Says 'We Ought to Raise It'

Unlike many of his colleagues in the Republican Party, Mitt Romney has declared that he is in favor of a minimum wage hike.

Donald Sterling Comments & Girlfriend: Shelly Sterling Wants to Keep Clippers; Dick Parsons Named Interim CEO

Shelly Sterling has retained an attorney. Los Angeles Clippers co-owner Shelly Sterling has no intentions on giving up the team after her husband Donald was banned from the NBA for life.

Spring Storm 2014 Tornado Watch Update: Texas, Arkansas Dealing With Aftermath of Severe Storms

Arkansas and Texas are dealing with the messy aftermath of severe thunderstorms that tore through the states Thursday, leaving devastation in their wake.

Leticia Van de Putte, Candidate for Texas Lieutenant Governor, On Growing Up and Learning as a Latina

Texas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte, former member of the Texas House of Representatives and practicing pharmacist, is the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in the Nov. 4, 2014 general election. She credits her personal, professional, and political career to strong backing from parents, an intense concern for education and community, and a deep understanding of the obstacles that Latino parents face.

Google, Yahoo, Facebook Oppose FCC's New Net Neutrality Rules

Do you remember the day the internet went on strike against a bad piece of legislation? It may happen again. The internet dream team behind 2011's SOPA protests has sent what may be the opening salvo in another pressure campaign, this time to stop the Federal Communications Commission's reportedly proposed "Open Internet" rules.

Appeals Court Decides on Temporary Stay Over Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Requirement in Kansas and Arizona

A federal appeals court issued a stay Thursday on a ruling that requires Arizona and Kansas to require proof-of-citizenship requirements for people using federal forms to register to vote.

Crimea News 2014: Russian President Vladimir Putin Celebrates Victory Day; Leader Makes First Visit to Crimea Since Annexation

Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated Victory Day in Moscow Friday and also made a visit to Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in March.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results May 9: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $105M Jackpot

If you're a Mega Millions ticket holder, then get ready for the Friday, May 9, lottery jackpot drawing, which has risen to a whopping $105 million.

Mexico Earthquake Felt 171 Miles Away From Epicenter

On Thursday, Mexico experienced a 6.4 magnitude earthquake. On Thursday, Mexico experienced a 6. 4 magnitude earthquake. According to the U. S. Geological Survey, the earthquake's epicenter was in southern Guerrero, a state in the west of Mexico, at a 14.
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