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Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 Events and Schedule: Is Safety A Major Concern?

It is understandable that security would be beefed up for the Sochi Olympics, but just how much of a possibility is it that an act of terror happens?

Hillary Clinton Super Bowl Tweet: 2016 Presidential Race Frontrunner Takes a Jab at FOX

Hillary is currently the most popular candidate for president in 2016 Hillary Clinton sent out a tweet during the Super Bowl saying: "It's so much more fun to watch FOX when it's someone else being blitzed & sacked!" The joke was aimed at Fox for the network's coverage of her during her tenure as the secretary of State.

President Obama & Bill O'Reilly Interview: Who Won the Super Bowl Debate?

O'Reilly tried to corner Obama and the president criticized biased news coverage Bill O'Reilly interviewed Obama for the third time over Super Bowl weekend, the first interview being back in 2008, which the Washington Post described as "lengthy and affectionate encounter.

Obama Administration Proposes More Cyber Security Regulation as Retailers Testify

It's a relatively new playing field, but cyber security is no joke, and the Obama administration is making that clear. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman told a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday that the government would like for there to be new regulation that requires retailers to quickly report electronic identity thefts.

Income Inequality Rising: 3.5 Billion Live in Poverty, Including Struggling Latinos in the U.S. [VIDEO]

It's evident that income inequality in the United States and abroad is beyond unreasonable. More and more Americans are finding it harder to make ends meet, with 14.5 percent of U.S. households struggling to put enough food on the table. More than 48 million Americans -- including 15.9 million children -- live in these households.In addition, more than one in five children is at risk of hunger. Among African-Americans and Latinos, nearly one in three children is at risk of hunger, statistics show.

Real Life Castaway: After 13 Months Adrift at Sea, El Salvadoran Man Washes Ashore in Marshall Islands

A man believed to be a 37-year-old shark and shrimp fisherman of El Salvadorian nationality, Jose Salvador Alvarenga, washed ashore in the Marshall Islands.

Ukraine Protestors News and Video: Masked Pianist and a Marriage Proposal [WATCH]

The mass protests against the government did not stop one man from proposing to his girlfriend In the last two months tensions have grown between the Ukrainian government and opposition in what began as demonstrations following President Viktor Yanukovych's decision to scrap a key pact with the European Union but has now turned into a drive to oust the president.

North Korean Internet: Check Out Kim Jong-Un's Strange Web and State Manufactured Tablets

Citizens have been taught that it's dangerous to deal with the outside world North Korea tries its hardest and succeeds in keeping its people isolated and in the dark about the outside world, and is the most successful regime to do so amidst a lack of international pressure, has always struggled economically.

Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 Events and Schedule: Host City Has Stray Dog Problem; How Will They Handle It?

Sochi has not been the most welcoming place for world travelers and this week the Russian city found itself embroiled in yet another controversy affecting the general public.

Does Obama Hate the Liberal Arts? President Mocks Art History Majors During Wisconsin Speech

Art history majors were some of his most ardent supporters Being in the second and last term of his presidency, Obama's latest mini-scandal or faux pas is not so damaging but it is the type of thing which is alienating towards many humanities-minded constituents.

Gay Marriage States & Map: Which States Will Be Next to Ban or Legalize Same-Sex Unions?

Gay Marriage is still a hot topic in this country despite the fact that more American citizens approve of same-sex unions than not.

Amanda Knox Case & Verdict 2014: What Happens Next?

The never-ending saga of Amanda Knox continues after she was again found guilty of murdering Meredith Kercher in 2007.

Green Latinos Weigh Environmental Issues as Heavily as Immigration Reform, Report Indicates

Latinos don't want to leave a carbon footprint - and they don't want to leave behind a broken immigration system either. A survey conducted by Latino Decisions on behalf of the Natural Resources Defense Council takes a closer look at concerns of many Latinos.

Boston Marathon Bomber Trial: U.S. to Seek Death Penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

A trial date has yet to be set U. S. Attorney General Eric Holder authorized trial prosecutors to seek the death penalty for accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Vice President Joe Biden's Undocumented Immigrant Family

Vice President Joe Biden recently exposed the breadth of the immigration issue; dispelling the notions undocumented immigration is simply a Mexican/Hispanic issue; that all American citizens are descendants of legal immigrants; that undocumented populations are here to rashly absorb resources. While discussing immigration, an individual mentioned that their family legally emigrated from Ireland in the 19th century, and Biden countered, explaining that his family did not.

Blackphone Startup Launching NSA-Proof Smartphone [VIDEO]

Switzerland group aims to build a smartphone secure against government spying The National Security Agency has implanted software in over 100,000 computers around the world that allows the United States to conduct surveillance.

McDonald's Heroin Bust: Police Say Employee Put the Drug in Happy Meals

Ordering a Happy Meal from a McDonald's drive-thru in Pittsburgh made customers a lot happier than a regular cheeseburger ought to. The reason for the extra smiles is that customers were ordering more than a free toy; they were also ordering heroin.

Edward Snowden Nobel Peace Prize: Norway Nominates NSA Whistleblower for Annual Award

Snowden has received many honors from the European community for his actions Norwegian lawmakers Baard Vegard Solhjell and Snorre Valen nominated National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden for the Nobel Peace Prize via their party website on Wednesday.

Lenovo Buys Motorola From Google for $2.91 billion

Lenovo purchased Google's Motorola for $2.91 billion as it seeks to go head to head with Apple and Samsung in smartphone sales.

Justin Beiber Deport Petition Hits 100K; White House to Respond?

Petition to deport Justin Beiber hits 100,000 signatures on Government portal and now requires a White House response.
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