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Cuba Opens Up: National Assembly Passes Law Allowing Foreign Capital To Enter Country

The Communist nation passes law to attract foreign investment. After half a century of being shuttered behind a state-run economy and United States imposed trade embargo, Cuba has begun to open its economy to foreign investment.

Brazil Police Raid Rio de Janeiro Organized Crime Center in Preparation for 2014 FIFA Soccer World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics

Over 1,000 Brazilian police officers storm the Mare favela Sunday morning. With only about two months until the World Cup, Brazilian police made their presence known in Rio de Janeiro Sunday.

Piers Morgan Twitter & Ratings on CNN: Outspoken Host Signs Off With Gun Control Rant

Journalist and television host Piers Morgan said goodbye to viewers on the set of his show’s final episode with CNN.

2016 Presidential Election Candidates: Republicans Encouraging Jeb Bush To Run For President

Although the presidential race is still two years away, both Republican and Democratic Parties have begun aligning their chess pieces in preparation of the 2016 battle for the White House.

Obamacare Affordable Care Act Sign Up Website and Deadline: The Difference Between Bronze Silver, Gold, & Platinum Plans

Enroll by March 31 to avoid penalties The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is a national decree which is also known as "Obamacare," or just as the "Affordable Care Act" (ACT).

Marijuana Possession and Smoking Legalization & Medical Cannabis News: George Washington University National Survey Says More Will Vote if Legalizing Weed Is On the Ballot

The federal government has declared that any state can pass a law to allow the use of marijuana for recreational purposes as long as they have a regulated system in place.

Ukraine News, Protests, Riots & Revolution: With Elections Looming, Ukrainians Focus On Candidates; Will Russia Invade To Prevent Elections?

Ukraine prepares for elections in May and Russia looks on. Having lost the Crimea to Russia, Ukraine now looks forward to consolidate a nation splintered after overthrowing its government and surviving, partially, an invasion.

President Barack Obama and Pope Francis Meet in Vatican City, Discuss Healthcare Plan and Immigration and Exchange Gifts

Two of the most influential people in the world, President Barack Obama and Pope Francis met at the Vatican in Vatican City his week to share commonalities on immigration, poverty, and the economy.

North Carolina News: Afro-Latina Teen Held in Adult Prison for 3 Weeks Because She's Under Foster Care

Selina Garcia, a 17-year old foster child and high school student in North Carolina, has just been released after spending 3 weeks in prison for getting into a school brawl.

Tampa, Florida News: Woman Captures Funny Road Rage Incident in Viral Video [WATCH]

Being tailgated, a woman uses her iPhone to record an act of road rage. A Tampa woman being tailgated by an impatient pickup truck driver recorded the incident on her cellphone.

Venezuela News and Protests: Can President Nicolás Maduro Control the Country With Poverty?

Poverty is perhaps one way to control the poor people of Venezuela. Poverty is perhaps one way to control the poor people of Venezuela. Since January, there has been civil unrest, protests democratic and political instability, as well as a growing number of poor people in Venezuela.

Crimea, Ukraine and Russia News, Relations & Conflict: UN Condemns Crimea Annexation, Should President Barack Obama Step In?

What is a new world order? Does this have anything to do with the Cold War? What should Pres. Obama and the EU do?

Mexico News: Rampant Crime Is Affecting Business In Mexico & Other Latin American Countries, Report Says

Gang and vigilante violence threatens Mexico's business appeal. Violence has engulfed Mexico for more than a decade and it does not seem to end. People are murdered, injured and kidnapped on an almost daily basis and, while the government attempts to curtail all of it, they cannot succeed.

Obamacare Website & Deadline: Californians Rush To Sign Up For Obamacare Before Deadlin

As the enrollment for Affordable Care Act coverage nears its Monday deadline, an increase in California citizens have been in a race to get through the website's troublesome problems that have plagued it since first launching last fall.

BP Gas & Oil Spill: Just How Much Oil Actually Spilled Into Lake Michigan?

On Thursday, BP more than doubled is initial estimates of the amount of crude oil spilled into Lake Michigan earlier this week.

Venezuela News, Protests, & Update 2014: President Nicolás Maduro Under Fire as International Community Reacts; What Will Happen Next?

New developments in the Venezuela crisis puts the Maduro government in a tough situation. As protests continue in the streets of Venezuelan cities and with a higher death toll of 36, tides may have begun to shift.

NJ Bridegate Scandal and Governor Chris Christie: Port Authority Chairman Resigns Admidst Implicating Emails

David Samson resigns amidst scandal and investigations. The Bridgegate scandal deteriorates further as the Port Authority's chairman has resigned.

FBI Top 10 List: Suspect In Murder Of Mother, Son Surrenders to Nicauraguan, FBI Authorities

The man police suspect to have murdered a 19-year-old New York mother and her child in 2010 was arrested Friday, one day after being placed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list and surrendering to Nicaraguan authorities.

Gay Marriage Map: Same-Sex Marriage Now Legal In England & Wales; Northern Ireland, Scotland Next?

England and Wales began allowing same-sex marriages at midnight. As the United States continues to convulse on the issue of marriage equality, with circuit courts striking down bans and other courts halting decisions, England and Wales began same-sex marriages at midnight on Saturday.

American Immigration News: Little Girls Asks Pope Francis and President Barack Obama to Help Reform US Law for Her Father

President Barack Obama wasn't the only American Pope Francis wanted to see at the Vatican onThursday. The other was 10-year-old Jersey Vargas of Panorama City, an area in northern Los Angeles.