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Sochi Olympics Starbucks Coffee Smuggle: Why One Company Will Do Anything for a Caffeine Fix

Americans at NBC violated the Starbucks ban As many of you know, NBC pays a ton of money to be the sole broadcaster of the Winter Olympics, but how difficult is it to maintain such a huge event? Well, let's just say that it takes over 2,500 people and some freshly-smuggled Starbucks coffee.

Why Are Rubber Duck Races Illegal in Wisconsin?

Who would have thought that simple rubber duck races could mean breaking the law? However, with the state Senate of Wisconsin passing a bill for its legalization, events like the Ducktona 500 and Lucky Ducky Debry may soon be in luck.

Smartphone 'Kill Switch' Bill Introduced to U.S. Congress, Legislation Allows Consumers to Delete Private Info During Theft for Free

Members of the U.S. Congress are working on legislation that would mandate the addition of a "kill switch" for all smartphones purchased in the United States.

U.S. Senator Pornography Case: Zimbabwe Charges Former Congressman Melvin Reynolds with Illegal Possession of Pornography

The disgraced senator left the U.S. after rape and child porn charges You might not have heard of Melvin Reynolds, the former Illinois congressman who was infamously charged with having sex with one of his underaged campaign volunteers.

AT&T Transparency Report: Mobile Carrier Release First Report for 2013, Numbers on FISA, NSL, Criminal, and Civil Demands

Mobile carrier AT&T released its first transparency report as the topic of consumer privacy increased during the last year.

Venezuela Opposition Leader Leopoldo López Surrenders to the Authorities

Before being taken by Venezuelan government, López stood beside a raised statue of Cuban independence hero Jose Martim while holding a Venezuelan flag, and gave a rousing speech to 5,000 of his supporters.

Latinos Not at Fault For Nonexistence of Hispanic Political Candidates

Political parties' inability to secure a sufficient number of Latino candidates disallows the possibility that Latinos will be placed in political office, according to a study released by Michigan State University.

North Korea UN Sanctions: China Defends Kim Jong Un; Are Battle Lines Forming?

China sees North Korea as a buffer against US expansionism In a move that was expected by UN officials, China has defended North Korea, yet again -- this time against a report detailing the human rights abuses as crimes against humanity and recommendations to try the North Korean leaders by international court.

Swell the Ranks of Latina Officials: New Organization Wants to Encourage Latinas to Represent on the State and National Level

LatinasRepresent, a collaborative effort between Political Parity–whose goal is to boost the number of women in the upper levels of government–and the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, hopes to embolden Latinas to serve as political representatives.

North Korean Human Rights Abuses Detailed in New U.N. Report, "Strikingly Similar" to Nazi Germany Says One Commissioner

The extent of the abuses amount to crimes against humanity, says UN panel United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights has just completed an 11-month inquiry into alleged violations of human rights in North Korea, an issue which is not new knowledge to the international community but one in which finally the international community might take action and do something about the human rights abuses.

Drug Mules in Peru: Reid, McCollum, and Bartscher All Struggling to Find Way Back Home

Foreign women, mostly European, have started working as drug mules and an increasing number are caught and sentenced in Peru, where they remain trapped.

200 Illegal Miners in South Africa Trapped Underground Outside Johannesburg

Twelve have been rescued but rescue attempts have ceased as the sun set in South Africa. Tragedy has struck South Africa as almost 200 illegal miners remained trapped within an excavation site on the outskirts of Johannesburg.

Mitt Romney Still Against Same Sex Marriage, Says Its Negative Impacts Happen "Over Generations"

The former governor and presidential candidate expressed his opinion on marriage equality on Meet the Press

Craigslist Killer: Alleged Murderer Claims She Has Killed At Least 20 People

The alleged murderer says she has killed more than 20 people all over the country. A murder case may have become even more gruesome yesterday when the murderer claimed to have killed more than 20 other victims across the country.

Jordan Davis Case & Verdict: Michael Dunn Awaits Sentencing; What Next?

A mistrial was declared by the presiding judge after the jury could not reach a verdict on the first-degree murder charge against Dunn.

Selfie Photos: Cell Phone Photo Helps Police Identify Alleged Burglar in California

The man left his cell phone with a selfie at the scene of the crime Adam Howe is a young man who has done a lot of things in his life, most of which were the result of bad choices.

Jordan Davis Murder Trial Update: Jury Continues Deliberations as Michael Dunn Awaits Fate

The jury continues to deliberate whether Michael Dunn shot and killed Jordan Davis in self-defense or not.

Venezuela & Social Media: Nation Blocks Twitter Images as Protests Turn Deadly

On Feb. 12, student protestors took to the streets in various Venezuelan cities to protest the government of President Nicolas Maduro. The symbolic date, commemorating the battle of La Victoria, brought many students and opposition supporters to the streets, causing violent clashes against security forces and supporters of the Maduro administration. In an attempt to dissuade protestors, the government has allegedly prevented images from being viewed on Twitter.

North Korea Nuclear Capabilities: John Kerry Meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping to Discuss Kim Jong Un

The heads of state discuss East Asian security issues U. S. Secretary of State John Kerry has travelled to China to meet with President Xi Jinping to discuss the growing threat of North Korea's nuclear capabilities.

Latino Immigration Reform 2014: Republican Are Trying to Recruit Historically Democratic Latino Voters, But Will their Tactics Work?

The Grand Old Party is up to its rabble rousing tactics again in an effort to woo latino voters. Admittedly, the GOP hasn't done much to stir up support among the Latino community.
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