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'Revenge Porn' Law Enacted in California, Protects Against Retaliation From Angry Exes

On Tuesday, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill "outlawing so-called revenge porn and levying possible jail time for people who post naked photos of their exes after bitter breakups."

Venezuela Expels Three U.S. Diplomats Over Alleged 'Sabotage' Plot, U.S. Defends Its Stance

Venezuela has announced it is expelling three US diplomats, whom it accuses of plotting to sabotage the economy, according to BBC News.

Obamacare Official Website Healthcare.gov Overloaded With Traffic on First Day of Open Enrollment

Online Insurance markets have been flooded with new consumers today in the first day of a six-month open-enrollment period

Hillary Clinton 2016 Presidential Race: CNN, NBC Cancel Films About Former Secretary of State

Both a CNN documentary and an NBC miniseries have been cancelled amid concerns that former president Bill Clinton's scandals from during his time in office would resurface

Government Shutdown 2013: October Deadline Threatens Military Pay, Obamacare Implementation

With a potential government shutdown looming, Republicans and Democrats are butting heads over President Obama's healthcare law and government funding

Gambia Gay Rights: President Jammeh Says Gays Are One of 'Biggest Threats to Human Existence'

The Gambian President also said homosexuality is "more deadly than all natural disasters put together."

Barilla Pasta Boycott: Homophobic Comments from Italian Pasta Maker Draw Fire

Italian pasta maker Barilla is facing intense criticism after its chairperson, Guido Barilla, said in an interview with Italian Radio that he would never feature a gay family in his advertisements and that they can "eat another brand."

Joe Arpaio, Arizona Sheriff, Bans Meat From Maricopa County Jail

Controversial Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio is known for his aggressive stances and strict jail policies, and now he is making yet another change: No more meat in his jail

Army Tattoo Policy 2013: Recruits May Face Restrictions on Forearm and Leg Tattoos

The United States Army has never had too many restrictions when it comes to tattoos, but all of that could be changing soon as part of a new uniform policy

Sochi Olympics 2014: Heavy Rain, Flooding Prompts State of Emergency at Olympics Site

Two major roads to the Olympic site were blocked by water and mudslides, raising the question of whether the conditions would delay or affect the start time of the Olympics

Ted Cruz Obamacare: Republican Senator from Texas Goes On 21-Hour Rant Against Health Care Law

Republican Senator Ted Cruz went on a mission on Tuesday: To "speak in support of defunding Obamacare until I am no longer able to stand"

Hillary Clinton 2016: Former Secretary of State Says President Obama, Clinton, Are Alike

Hillary seized a rare opportunity to poke fun and compare the two leaders when Former President Clinton and current President Obama met in a joint appearance this week at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York

Facebook China Unblock Without Proxy: Government to Allow Access to Social Media Sites, NY Times in Shanghai

There might be light at the end of the tunnel for social media in China There might be light at the end of the tunnel for social media in China. Chinese people have been left in the dark for several years since the nation blocked Facebook, Twitter, and a host of other social networks.

F-15 Silent Eagle: South Korea Rejects Boeing Fighter Jet, Cites Stealth Issues

Boeing said in a statement this week that it was "deeply disappointed" after South Korea rejected the aircraft company's bid to provide 60 fighter jets

Obamacare Bill: Republicans Threaten Government Shutdown to Defund Healthcare Bill

Barack Obama called Republicans out, on Thursday, for compromising a government shutdown, and possibly causing a debt default, in their newest attempt to oust Obamacare.

Mega Millions Winning Numbers and Results September 20, 2013: Watch Live Stream of Drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot is now at $145 million and anyone could be the next multi-millionaire. The Mega Millions jackpot is now at $145 million and anyone could be the next multi-millionaire.

Stop and Frisk Law NYC: As Unpopular Policy Fades, NYPD Turns to Social Media

the police department has turned to social media as a tool to foreshadow and stomp out violence among young groups of teenagers - and it's working

Hillary Clinton News Update: Former Secretary of State Endorses Bill de Blasio in NYC Mayoral Race

With a potential presidential run looming in the near future, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is staying active on the political front

Occupy Wall Street 2013: On Second Anniversary, Protestors Return to NYC and Zuccotti Park

100 people from Occupy Wall Street returned to lower Manhattan this week to mark the second anniversary of the nationwide protests against corporate greed.

Colorado Flooding 2013 - Maps, Videos & News Update: Evacuation Rescue Teams Continue Their Search

Authorities and rescue teams assigned for the Colorado flooding 2013 have continued to level up their search operations for victims who may have been left stranded at the Rockies and in other evacuations within the prairie towns of the region.