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Hillary Clinton President Campaign 2016: Former Secretary of State Talks Candidacy at ASU

The Clinton clan participated in a forum at Arizona State University on Saturday night as part of the Clinton Global Initiative University, which partners with various U.S. universities.

U.S. Government's Office of Personnel Management Employees Still File Personal Records in Deep Underground Caverns

About 230 feet below the Pennsylvania surface is an underground limestone mine just north of Pittsburgh, which serves as the workplace to 600 government employees and a prime location to house 28,000 file cabinets of federal paper records.

Washington Mudslide Claims Three Lives, 18 More Still Missing

A deadly landslide has claimed the lives of 3 and 18 remain missing. Saturday saw tragedy struck the state of Washington. A mudslide destroyed part of a community and highway and has lead to the death and injury of some.

Internet Blackout in Place for 95% of the Syrian Population

What does this mean? And how long is this going to continue? The internet can bring loved ones closer together, and it can galvanize a revolution, so when the internet goes dark for war-torn Syria, it can hinder, as well as terminate all forms of telecommunications there.

"We <3 NY DREAM Act": The Long Island DREAM Act Coalition Asks Gov. Andrew Cuomo to Put the DREAM Act in the State Budget [VIDEO]

Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is up for re-election in November 2014, was supposed to address the public at Farmingdale State College on Long Island early Saturday, March 22nd about the state budget, following Monday's sudden and disappointing veto of the NY DREAM Act bill. Cuomo's abrupt last minute cancellation was reportedly due to a need to go to Albany to work on the budget. Cuomo's failure to appear, however, did not stop protesters from speaking out about their concerns.

Minimum Wage 2014: Debate Continues As Advocates Kick Off Bus Tour

Advocates for the side of raising the minimum wage in the recent national debate are taking their cause on the road Monday as Americans United for Change kick off its "Give America a Raise" bus tour.

Starbucks Coffee Set To Give $30 Million Back To U.S. Troops; What Made The Company Do This?

Starbucks gives back to the US troops. They did not pay them in coffee, but they paid them in millions of dollars.

Another Oil Spill in the Gulf: Galveston Bay, Texas Water Traffic Halted

After a collision in Galveston Bay, an unknown amount of oil has leaked into the Gulf. Saturday saw more oil leaking into the Gulf of Mexico. This time, however, it was not from an oil platform, but rather from a barge.

Ebola Outbreak Cripples West Africa; 59 Reported Dead in Guinea

The deadly virus has claimed more than 50 lives in Guinea. A viral outbreak has infected a poor West African nation, testing its weak medical infrastructure and the will of its people.

Mexican, U.S. Officials Join To Embark On Five-Year Project To Restore Colorado River Delta

The Colorado River, which stretches for 1,450 miles and travels through numerous states and the northern parts of Mexico, is an essential water source for 30 million people.

Top-10 Most Expensive Gas Prices Report: Cheap Gasoline Not Available In These States

From Feb. 8 through March 18, gasoline prices around the nation steadily increased. While there was only one day out of the 38 days where prices didn't go up, the price of gas hit its highest in the last six months.

International News 2014: Turkey Shoots Down Syrian Plane Near Border; Pilot Ejects

Turkey has reported shooting down a Syrian plane. For three years rebels have fought against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and, as the number of casualties continue to rise, the fighting continues to spill over into neighboring countries.

Venezuela News, Protests and Riots Update: Two More Dead As Congresswoman Appeals to US Officials and OAS for Help

The death toll has risen to 33 with two more deaths on Saturday. Street clashes continue in Venezuela, with opposition protestors, mainly students, fighting with security forces as well as chavista supporters for control of various districts and cities.

Puerto Rico News: More Puerto Ricans Live On Mainland U.S. Than In Puerto Rico

A recent CNN report revealed that are more Puerto Ricans living in the U.S. mainland than there are living in Puerto Rico.

Ukraine News, Protests, Riots & Relations With Russia Update: Ukraine Base Falls, Industrial Region Considers Seceding

Ukraine and Russia strengthen their sides and continue to watch each others' moves. Violence and unrest continues to plague the Crimea. The last week has seen fast developments in the Black Sea peninsula, increasing tensions between Russia and the Ukraine.

Marijuana Studies Thwarted By Government, Politics?

While millions of ordinary American citizens in 20 states and the nation's Capitol can legally purchase medical marijuana at the nearest dispensary and those living in Washington state and Colorado can purchase the drug recreationally, scientists and researchers find themselves out of the loop.

City of Los Angeles, California Loses It's First LAPD Latina Officer, Josephine Serrano Collier

For those who are unaware, Josephine Serrano Collier was the first Latina officer for the Los Angeles Police Department. She joined the force in 1946 despite her family's objections and her fiancé calling off their engagement.

Google Encrypts Gmail E-Mail Accounts To Protect Users From NSA Spying, Hacking

What does Google's actions signify? The user will no longer look at "HTTPS" the same away again.

Hawaii Local News: Cops May Soon Be Allowed to Have Sex With Prostitutes

This is not an episode of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. The reality is that Hawaiian undercover police officers might be lawfully allowed to have sex with prostitutes.

Obama Meets with Tech Executives Again, Discussing NSA After Zuckerberg's Public Criticism

President Obama met for a second time with top technology industry executives on Friday, discussing concerns over the National Security Agency's surveillance programs and the possibility of reform.
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