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Obamacare Medical Insurance Facts and Sign Up: Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Site Hits 8 Million Sign-ups

Last minute sign-ups push the number to 8 million. President Obama announced Thursday that 8 million people have successfully signed up for healthcare through the Affordable Care Act's online marketplace.

Smartphone Anti-Theft 'Kill Switch' Strategy Lures 'Voluntary Commitment' from Apple, Samsung, US Mobile Carriers

An international nonprofit membership organization with representation for the wireless communications industry announced its commitment to combat smartphone theft.

Over 100 Nigerian Schoolgirls Remain Lost After Abduction By Terrorist Organization Boko Haram

The whereabouts of close to 100 kidnapped Nigerian students remain a mystery after a report claiming the girls had been recovered was denied by school officials this Thursday. The girls are expected to have been taken by terrorist group Boko Haram.

U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Laws 2014: Deportations Fall by 43% Over 5 Years, Says Report

U.S. deporting less, switching focus to convicted criminals. The federal government is bringing 43 percent less deportation cases to U. S. immigration courts over the last five years according to Justice Department data analyzed by the New York Times on Wednesday.

Two Firetrucks Collide Near L.A., Slamming Into Restaurant and Injuring 15

At least 15 are injured. At least 15 people were injured Wednesday when two firetrucks responding to the same house fire collided near Los Angeles. Due to the impact, one of the vehicles ended up smashing into a restaurant.

Weird, Odd Local News: Watch This Teen Pee in a Portland, Oregon Reservoir and Cost His City $35,000 [VIDEO]

Portland, Ore., will now "drain the main vein" after a local teen did just that in the city's reservoir.

Joe Biden Instagram Selfie & Social Media: 'VP' Joins Instagram, Takes Selfie With Obama; Will Biden Run In 2016?

Vice President Joe Biden is expanding his social media profile. Vice President Joe Biden is expanding his social media profile. The 71-year-old joined Instagram under the name "VP" and his first photo was of himself reading papers at his desk with Ray-Ban sunglasses in the forefront.

Smartphone Kill Switches Coming in 2015: Some Say It's Not Enough

In the beginning of April, Samsung decided to allow users to access anti-theft apps, including a so-called "kill switch" for its Samsung Galaxy S5 on select carriers. Where Samsung goes (and where Apple pretty much already is with "Activation Lock"), so goes the rest of the smartphone industry.

Boston Marathon 2014 News and Security Precautions: Man Arrested At Boston Marathon Finish Line Ahead of Race for Hoax Device

25 year-old Kevin “Kayon” Edson was arrested near the Boston Marathon finish line on Tuesday, just a year after the tragic Boston Marathon bombing.

South Korea Ferry Missing and Death Toll: Almost 300 Still Missing After Ship Carrying 459 People Sinks

Ship carried mostly students. A ship carrying 459 people fell on its side Wednesday off South Korea's southern coast. Four are dead and almost 300 are missing.

Gun Control Laws and Debate: Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Spending $50 Million to Counter the NRA

Ex-mayor wants to start grassroots group to end gun violence. Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans to start a new gun control organization he hopes will rival the NRA, he announced Wednesday.

Dancing with the Stars Champ, Iraq War Vet J.R. Martinez & Operation Finally Home Moved by Wall Street Rocks' Donation to Help Wounded & Disabled Vets

On March 26, James Macedonio, Leslie Kirby and George Chrisafis, co-founders of Wall Street Rocks presented Operation Finally Home Executive Director Daniel Vargas and Dancing with the Stars Champ, Iraq War veteran J.R. Martinez a check for $50,000 to help returning veterans in need of a home.

Colorado Medical Marijuana Shops Suspected to be Linked to Colombian Drug Cartels

Four Denver-area shops may be closed for good. Four Denver-area medical marijuana shops could be forced to close for good after being raided in November by federal officials.

Apopka, Florida Mayor Since 1949 Finally Loses Election at Age 93

Long-serving mayor in Florida has historic career. Apopka residents were used to one mayor, John Land. After all, he's been the mayor of the city since 1949.

Legal Weed States and Laws: Medical Marijuana Ballot Measure And Constitutional Amendment Gathers Steam In Florida

Laws would regulate requirements for doctors and conditions of treatment For many people, marijuana is a drug. It has been around for thousands of years and its cultivation has been recorded in China as early as 2737 B.

Reporters Publishing NSA Revelations Win Highest U.S. Journalism Prize

The two foremost news organizations behind reports about the National Security Agency's cybersurveillance programs have won the top award for journalism. On Monday, The Washington Post and the U.S. branch of The Guardian were awarded the Pulitzer Prize for public service journalism, for their reports based on ex-NSA contractor Edward Snowden's leaked documents.

Ukraine Russia Conflict News and Update: Obama and Putin Have "Tense" Phone Call Over Crimea

Obama warns Russia to stop displaying aggression. Both the Kremlin and the White House admit that U. S. President Obama and Russian President Putin had a tense phone call Monday night.

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.