The New Jersey Supreme Court overruled Governor Chris Christie's administration request to delay marriage equality in the state and gay couples will be able to marry starting on Monday
When it comes to potentially disastrous earthquakes, The Los Angeles Times wants to make sure Californians are informed and aren't left in the dark or on shaky ground. According to an LA Times analysis, more than 1,000 old concrete buildings in Los Angeles and hundreds more throughout the county may be at risk of collapsing in a major earthquake.
The United States may be considered a super power, but lately with the government shutdown, confusion surrounding Obamacare and the initial HealthCare.gov fiasco, we seem to be in need of a systematic prescription ourselves.
Colombian coffee farmers are vital cultivators of one of the world's most profitable products, yet they can't even taste the fruits of their labor - nor have the financial stability to support their families.
President Barack Obama is looking forward to resolving the government shutdown so that the nation can move forward on immigration reform, which he believes is a top priority in the immediate future
The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico's financial state has recently been under scrutiny, with rumors of bankruptcy swirling about, but leaders insist that the island will be just fine without a U.S. federal intervention and that it won't default on its debts.
Los Angeles International Airport police said Tuesday they were increasing security after a second dry ice bomb exploded and two others were found in a restricted area of the airport, The Los Angeles Times reports.
Through the years, numerous movies have been made that portray the journeys of astronauts in space. Now NASA is hoping the new George Clooney film Gravity will help boost the interest of the public in space activities.
If you are a high-profile person and you log onto your computer, conduct your work and surf the Internet to freely access an open marketplace of ideas, you may think that you are alone in your search -- think again, especially if you're in Latin America.
Tropical Storm Octave has reportedly gained strength, clocking sustained wind speed of 65mph. Reuters reports that it won't cause any harm on land -- it will fluctuate and eventually weaken by Monday.
NASA has lost another of their pioneer astronauts, as Scott Carpenter passed away at age 88. The former astronaut, author, fighter and loving husband and father died due to complications after having suffered from a stroke last September.
The highly anticipated film, "Captain Phillips," starring Tom Hanks as Captain Richard Phillips, who heroically volunteered as a hostage to save the lives of his crew from Somali pirates off the coast of Africa, hits theaters today and continues to highlight ongoing piracy and robbery that plague the sea.
Uruguayan President, Jose Mujica, met up with rock legends, Aerosmith on Tuesday, Oct. 8, the day before they performed in Montevideo, as a part of the band’s tour of Latin America, and they were absolutely wowed by Mujica’s modesty and sincerity.
Malala Yousafzai, 16-year-old educational and women's rights activist, is nothing short of remarkable; she made that apparent with her recent appearance on The Daily Show.
First Lady Michelle Obama may more popular than her husband these days due to the backlash of the government shutdown, but she's created somewhat of a 'shutdown' herself.The childhood obesity trailblazer and healthy eating and lifestyle advocate, cancelled invitations to California fundraisers that generate thousands of dollars for the Democratic National Committee - a double ouch on the Democratic front.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is well known for his homophobic stances and the potential 2016 presidential candidate found himself face-to-face with one citizen who does not approve
Three Hispanic New York Police Department groups hope to make history in 2014 by electing the NYPD's first Hispanic Commissioner that would replace Raymond Kelly.
