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Adultery Still Illegal in New Hampshire, But Law May Soon Be Repealed

Rarely enforced, adultery in N.H. is a Class B misdemeanor. Although it's rarely enforced, it's a crime in New Hampshire to commit adultery. That could change if a bill that has already passed The House becomes a law.

American Airlines Bomb Threat: AA and Southwest Respond to Threats While U.S. Airways Offers Porn Link

A ‘Twitter Etiquette’ class might just be the answer for the latest tweets surrounding U.S. Airways, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines.Let’s start with U.S. Airways. The U.S. airline recently made headlines for a pornographic tweet it posted in response to a customer’s complaint on Monday.

Military Funding Declines for Western Nations While African, Middle East Countries Spend More

A report conducted by a nongovernmental organization that monitors global conflicts revealed that while the total spending on military in the entire declined for the second straight year in 2013, African and Middle Eastern countries have steadily increased its military spending.

E-Cig Laws Update: Congress Pushes For Stronger E-Cigarette Regulations

A recent report released from the offices several U.S. lawmakers revealed several issues regarding the use of electronic cigarettes that include the lack of age restrictions and no uniform warning labels.

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Search Continues with the Help of U.S. Navy Ship USNS Cesar Chavez

Legendary labor activist Cesar Chavez's legacy continues to thrive both in life and in death, even reaching international waters as part of the American effort in the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.

Possession of Synthetic Marijuana-Like Drug: Survey Reveals Army Soldiers Prefer Undetectable "Spice" Or "K2" to Get High

In a recent survey of 368 active-duty Army personnel, 38 percent of those who admitted using any drug in the last 90 days said they used synthetic marijuana instead of traditional marijuana (14 percent).

Scotland Independence Vote, News & Poll: European Unionists Claim Apocalyptic Future For UK If Scotland Breaks Away

England is expected to face some tough consequences if Scotland's Sept. 18 referendum results in a split from the UK, a union that has lasted for about three centuries.

Researchers Argue For Emissions Reduction Amid Economic Growth Concerns

After a meeting of world's top climate scientists in Berlin, they announced Sunday that greenhouse gas emissions soared to "unprecedented levels" between 2000 and 2010.

U.S. Warships Sent to Japan As A Warning Signal To Asian Countries

As part of a two-pronged warning, U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced that the U.S. will be sending two warships to Japan to counter North Korea's threat and to also demand that China respect its neighbors.

BLM vs. Cliven Bundy In Nevada: Federal Agency Seizure Of Land Draws Suspicion Of Fracking Conspiracy

Bundy's family and supporters claim to have rights to the land The growing dispute between the U. S. Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and the Cliven Bundy ranch in Nevada is far from over.

Breaking International News: "Worst Fire In City's History" Rages in Valparaiso, Chile; Death Toll Expected to Rise

One of Chile's most iconic cities is experiencing a devastating fire. Valparaiso has not experienced a fire of this magnitude in decades, and firefighters continue to battle the blaze on city's hilltops.

Vance McAllister Video, Congress & Staff: Louisiana Congressman Will Not Resign Despite Scandal [WATCH]

Republican US Representative Vance McAllister refuses calls from his own party to resign. The past couple of days have proven to be contentious for one Republican congressman.

Russia & Ukraine News & Conflict: Rising Tensions In Eastern Ukraine Blamed On Russia

More violence between the neighboring countries occurs. Security forces in eastern Ukraine launched an operation Sunday to eliminate pro-Russian separatists from a police headquarters in Slaviansk.

United States Navy Ships: USS Zumalt Christened In Maine, Ship Virtually Invisible Underwater

Saturday marked the U.S. Navy's christening of the $7 billion USS Zumalt Warship Destroyer in Bath, Maine. Though the ship is not entirely done, it appeared bold and majestic at its christening.

Can the U.S. Survive With a Smaller Coal Industry? Some Claim President Barack Obama and EPA Is Making Country Vulnerable To Blackouts

Utility officials in charge of the nation's power grid are claiming that President Barack Obama's push to reduce the use and reliance of coal-fired power plants could make the power system vulnerable to future blackouts.

State Board of Education in Texas to Offer State-Approved Mexican-American Studies Curriculum to High School Students

Hispanics (whether Criollo or Mestizo) were recognized as the first American citizens in the freshly acquired Southwest territory, following the Mexican-American War; and Latinos remained a majority in many states until the end of the 19th century. Students in Texas, perhaps, are unaware of these facts, because for a long time, Mexican-American Studies wasn't a priority in the state; however, the Texas State Board of Education has opted to Latino History lessons to the state's children, providing an ethnically oriented state-approved curriculum to Texas schools.

International Breaking News: France, Cuba Begin Economic Talks; French Foreign Minister Says Differing Views Doesn't Stop Relations

Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius speaks with his Cuban counterpart and Cuban President Raul Castro to begin opening up Cuba to European trade.

Did NSA Know About the Heartbleed Bug? Reports Say Surveillance Discovered Virus in 2012

The security agency may have used the flaw to access passwords and data. Since the announcement about the Heartbleed bug, the Internet has been in an uproar concerning the security flaw.

Judge Says Parents of Affluenza Teen Ethan Couch Will Only Pay Small Fraction of Rehab Facility Costs

Looks like another victory for ‘Affluenza Teen’ Ethan Couch and his family. Looks like another victory for 'Affluenza Teen' Ethan Couch and his family.

Local NYC News: New York Police Seek Jewel Thief Who Took Beyoncé Pendant and $54K Worth of Jewelry [VIDEO]

New York Police are searching for a man who robbed a Midtown Manhattan jewelry store Friday. New York Police are searching for a man who robbed a Midtown Manhattan jewelry store Friday.
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