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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.

Donald Trump for New York Governor 2018: Billionaire Says He Could Beat Andrew Cuomo, But Rob Astorino Won't

Could Donald Trump be the next governor? The billionaire says he is interested in running for the position if certain conditions are met and believes he has a good chance of winning.

States Running Out of Lethal Injection: Death Sentence Push for Firing Squad, Electric Chair and Gas Chambers as Alternatives

European lawmakers are clamping down on US sales in stance against death sentence The drug used for lethal injection is made by European drug makers who have recently stopped selling the deadly chemical to American jails on ethical grounds.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's Commisioner Stacey Cumberbatch Says 12 Years a Slave Actor Benedict Cumberbatch's Ancestors Were Slave Owners

The mayor of New York Bill de Blasio recently appointed two new commissioners for the department of citywide administrative services, and one of their names is Stacey Cumberbatch, which does not sound too common. During her speech, she claimed rather a striking link to a British actor who plays a plantation owner in a 2013 British-American historical drama film, "12 Years a Slave."

Florida to Vote on Marijuana Legalization: 70% of Republicans and 87% of Democrats Support

There is wide support across the board for the initiative to legalize medical marijuana In November, Florida voters will cast their votes on a ballot measure to legalize marijuana for medicinal use.

Obama State of Union Address: President Invites Special Guests; Who Are They?

Openly Gay NBA Player Jason Collins and Boston Marathon Bombing survivors Carlos Arrendondo and Jeff Bauman will be among the guests attending President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address on Tuesday, the White House reported.

Increasing Numbers of Working Age Americans on Food Stamps

Government spending on food stamps has doubled since five years ago to $80 billion today, with chances that it will grow even larger in the future. The increase in the number of food stamp participants is due to slow economic recovery, high unemployment and stagnant wages.

US Airstrikes Kill Leader of Al-Shabaab Terrorist Group in Somalia

The leader was close to Al Qaeda Al-Shabaab is the name of a terrorist group which claimed responsibility for the siege of a shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya on Sept.

Winter Olympics 2014 Events and Schedule: Sochi Mayor Says Gays Do Not Live In His City

The unsafe cultural climate for LGBT people in Russia has already turned away many of the world's sports fans and now it only looks like it will be getting worse.

Kim Jong Un Executes Uncle Update: Entire Family of North Korean Dictator's Once Powerful Uncle Killed

The new leader seeks to eliminate opposition within his government Ever since he was promoted to the youngest ever head of state at the age of 28 following the death of his father Kim Jong Il, Kim Jong Un's action have been closely watched by the international media.

Top 10 Olympic Moments In History: From Miracle On Ice To Michael Phelps

The 1988 Calgary Olympics were among the most memorable Winter Olympics of All Time. 10. Battle of the Brians The 1988 Calgary Olympics were among the most memorable Winter Olympics of All Time.

Gay Marriage In the South? Virginia's Attorney General Says Gay Marriage Ban Is Unconstitutional; What Happens Next?

Newly elected Herring will not defend state's ban on same-sex marriage. What happens now? At this moment in the United States, there are upwards of 40 lawsuits challenging bans on gay marriage in over 20 states.