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SNAP Food Stamp Cuts Undone By States Using Legislative Loopholes

Last month Congress passed a bill that is supposed to save the U.S. government $8.6 billion in food-stamp costs over the next decade but three states have found a way to "game" the system.

Uganda Anti Gay Law: Telecom Firm Pulls Ads From Ugandan Tabloid Over Gay Rights Issues

The passage of the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2014 by President Yoweri Museveni has caused a gigantic escalation of tensions between the hyper-conservative East African nation and its Western "allies."

2016 Presidential Race GOP Contender Marco Rubio Impresses With Charisma

He is a Cuban American and GOP contender With the 2016 presidential election just a year and a half away now, all eyes are turning to the potential nominees.

Bitcoin Exchange, Currency, and Value News: Mt. Gox Hacked, Leaked Excel Document Shows Transactions

Investigations are looking into the Bitcoin heist Hackers have broken into several accounts of Mark Karpeles, the owner of the MtGox Bitcoin exchange. Mt.

El Salvador Presidente Elections 2014 News: Country Poised to Elect Former Rebel Salvador Sanchez Ceren as Next President

Ahead of the polls by 10 points, the former rebel leader is poised to win the presidency. Amidst the turmoil of protests in Venezuela and a rise in drug-related violence along Central America, El Salvador prepares to elect a new president.

Malaysia Airlines Missing Flight Update: Hunt for Missing Plane Continues Amidst Terrorist Suspicions

New debris located by search planes. More than 48 hours have passed since Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 lost contact with air traffic controllers over the South China Sea.

Scripps National Spelling Bee Word List 2014: Seventh Grader Finally Wins 66-Round Marathon Spelling Bee

Seventh-grader Kush Sharma beat out his fellow wordsmith Sophia Hoffman in a rematch to their marathon spelling bee.

Weird State Laws and Local News In the US: Legislature Bans "Upskirt" Photos After Michael Robertson Court Case

Usually the wheels of government do not work quickly, but to remedy this wrong, the Massachusetts legislature expediently corrected a loophole in the state's Peeping Tom laws. Following a state Supreme Court decision, the state quickly changed its laws to prevent the incident from happening again.

Ukraine News, Protests & Crisis: Barack Obama To Meet With Ukrainian Prime Minister at White House

President Barack Obama will allocate time on Wednesday to meet with Arseniy Yatsenyuk, the prime minster of Ukraine, according to The White House

SXSW 2014 Interactive Lineup: WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange and Edward Snowden Talk NSA "Military Occupation" Of the Web

Some of the most anticipated events at the SXSW Interactive Festival were Julian Assange and Edward Snowden's discussion on NSA surveillance of the web.

Venezuela News & Protests: How Does Revolution Affect Venezuela's Relationship With United States?

After Venezuela's revolution, what are the people supposed to do. And how does US play a role in any of this matter.

Venezuela News Update: "March of the Empty Pots" International Women's Day Protest Ended Early By Riot Police

Venezuela continues to be engulfed in protests. To commemorate the International Women's Day, a new protest was planned for Saturday March 8 in which protestors marched to object the failures of the Maduro administration and the dire situation in Venezuela. The past week has seen diplomatic developments that complicate the situation for both the opposition and the government of President Maduro.

U.S. Border Patrol Releases New Regulations: Deadly Force Still Allowed On Rock Throwers Despite Statistics

In an effort to quell concerns from human and civil rights groups regarding the treatment of immigrants along the U.S. and Mexico border, the U.S. Border Patrol implemented a new set of regulations on the use of deadly to its agents Friday.

International Women’s Day: Many Gather, Raise Awareness Around The World

The occasion raises awareness worldwide to women's issues. Started over a century ago, International Women's Day celebrates the struggles experienced by women and makes a point to highlight these struggles and change the future for women and for the rest of the world.

Ukraine Riots and Protests News Update: RT Anchor Abby Martin Condemns Russia, Media Censorship In Hot 'Piers Morgan' Interview [WATCH]

RT anchor Abby Martin sat down with Piers Morgan Wednesday to discuss her decision to speak out against her network's coverage of Ukraine.

Google (GOOG) Eric Schmidt ‘Pretty Sure’ Personal Data Is Safe from NSA in US

Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt wants you to know he's "pretty sure" your data is safe from surveillance.

SXSW 2014: Julian Assange Speaks Out On NSA, Journalism, and the Internet

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange kicked off the South by Southwest Interactive conference on Saturday with a Skype-powered video chat with the tech geeks gathered in Austin, TX. Speaking from his imposed house arrest in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, Assange talked with SXSW attendees about his life, the National Security Agency, and the new era of journalism and activism.

Conservatives Seek To Make Criminal Justice Reform A Signature Issue

Since the 2008 Presidential Election, GOP and conservative candidates have been part of an uphill battle to win the respect and votes of their constituents who have turned toward the Democratic or independent parties.

Gay Couple Attacked In New York City; Search Continues for Assailant

Couple victims of hate crime after attack in Greenwich Village. After a series of anti-gay attacks in New York City, gay people still cannot feel safe in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

Mexico Telecom Monopoly Ruling: Billionaires Carlos Slim, Azcarraga To Open Market

The ruling will increase competition and lower prices For many years, the companies headed by Mexican billionaires Carlos Slim and Emilio Azcarraga raked in enormous profits; their phone companies Telmex and Telcel along with the giant television network, Televisa, were the only ones controlling the market.