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John Kerry Politics & Subpoena: Darrell Issa Calls On John Kerry to Testify About Benghazi Attack

House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa announced Friday that he subpoenaed Secretary of State John Kerry to testify before the committee.

SpaceX Wins US Air Force Contract Sanctions Case vs. ULA, Russian NPO Energomash: Boeing-Lockheed's Rocket, Launch Vehicle Investments Face Court Injunction

This is part of the ongoing economic sanctions against Russia SpaceX has won at least a temporary victory against its competitor, space supplier United Launch Alliance.

U.S. Economy Adds 288,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Hits Lowest Point Since 2008

The economy added 288,000 jobs last month, signaling a drop in the jobless rate and a sign that the economy is continuing to improve.

Immigration Debate News 2014: May Day Inspires Hundreds in Los Angeles to March for Immigration Reform, Workers' Rights

Formerly known as International Worker's Day, May Day traditionally represents a celebration of workers' rights. However, during the past decade in the U.S, it has become a day to advocate for several issues, including immigration reform and raising the national minimum wage. "Si se puede!" -- Yes, we can -- rang throughout the air as immigration reform and undocumented immigrants' rights were the main focus of this year's march.

California Wildfires 2014 Updates & Maps: Etiwanda Fire Outside of Los Angeles Estimated at 53 Percent Containment

Fire officials in southern California announced that as of Thursday evening the Etiwanda wildfire burning outside of Los Angeles had grown to over 1600 acres and was just over 50 percent contained.

Title IX History & Sports: Title IX Probe, 'Sexual Violence Investigations' Announced at 55 Colleges; Harvard, Dartmouth & Princeton Included

The Department of Education released a list Thursday of 55 colleges that are under open investigation for their handling of sexual assault allegations.

Donald Sterling Controversy Sheds Light on Discrimination Against Latinos

The racially-charged comments about African-Americans allegedly made by NBA owner Donald Sterling have offended minority groups across the spectrum, but the controversy has also brought his past legal housing issues with Latinos in the L.A. area back to light.

Teen Stowaway on Hawaiian Airlines: Father of 15-Year-Old Who Hid in Wheel Well Says Son Is 'Good Kid'

The father of the teenage boy that hitched a ride in a Boeing 767 by hiding in its wheel well described his son as "a good kid" who struggled to adjust to American culture.

AAA Gas Prices by Gallon: Cost of Fuel to Go Down Next Month, AAA Says; National Average Gas Price Is Currently Highest Since March 2013

$3.70 average price per gallon is most since March 2013. Drivers are seeing high gas prices nationwide, but that won't last long according to AAA.

Women in the Spotlight: US Treasurer Rosie Rios Speaks at LUNA, Women in Finance Symposium

Rosie Rios speaks at two events today. Women are in the spotlight Thursday, May 1, with two events. At the Latinos Uniting & Networking for Advancement, hosted by Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Rosie Rios will be the keynote speaker.

Batimore Sinkhole: Sudden Sinkhole Disaster Destroys Cars, But No Injuries Reported; Homes Get Evacuated

Massive sinkhole is a block-long in size. A sinkhole the size of a city block in a residential area of northeast Baltimore opened up Wednesday, sucking in 10 cars and forcing evacuations of homes nearby.

Redskins Name Change, News & Rumors: Following Sterling's Ban, Focus Shifts to Racist Redskins Team Name; Senator Blasts Owner Dan Snyder, NFL

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's swift and profound decision to ban Donald Sterling from the league has led to increased pressure on NFL team owner Dan Snyder to change the name of the Washington Redskins.

Marissa Devault Trial Update: Wife Sentenced to Life in Prison After Murdering Husband With Hammer

After three day of deliberations, the jurors that convicted Marissa Devault of beating her husband to death with a hammer sentenced the Arizona woman to life in prison, sparing her life from the death penalty.

Apple vs. Samsung Lawsuit Summary: Software Patent Trial Revolves Around Android OS and iPhone, iPad Duplication

Google has offered to help Samsung in the case Deliberations in the latest Apple vs. Samsung patent infringement trial started April 29 in San Jose, Calif.

Kwasi Enin Yale & Ivy League: NY High School Student Accepted to All Ivy League Schools Decides on Yale

The high school senior from Long Island who was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools announced that he will go to Yale University.

Train Derails, Catches Fire in Virginia; Hundreds Evacuated [See Photo]

On Wednesday, a train carrying crude oil derailed and crashed in downtown Lynchburg, Virginia, prompting an immediate evacuation of hundreds of people.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Protests Heat Up Amid Government Inaction

Immigration reform advocates ramped up their protests in the last month with one ending in a dozen arrests Monday outside of the White House. The rise in demonstrations comes amid lack of changes or improvements from both the White House and Congress.

Boy Scouts Gay Ban & Policy: Teen Boy Scount Loses Summer Camp Job for Being Outed as Gay on Facebook

Despite Garrett Bryant's attempts to hide his sexuality in order to maintain his youth staff position at the Boys Scouts of America, the 19-year-old Arizona college student was fired after a Facebook friend accidentally outed him.

Minimum Wage Laws 2014: Republican Filibuster in Senate Blocks Minimum Wage Increase

A Republican-led filibuster blocked a bill in the Senate Wednesday that would have raised the federal minimum wage.

Death Penalty Pros and Cons: Capital Punishment Opponents Speak Out After Oklahoma Inmate Was Tortured During Botched Execution

Death penalty opponents are speaking out after an inmate died during a botch execution in Oklahoma on Tuesday.
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