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Benghazi Attack Relived in Upcoming Film '13 Hours'

After years since the well-known Benghazi attack in Benghazi, Libya klled a U.S. ambassador and three other Americans back in 2012, the events on that day will be relived in a new film, "13 Hours," directed by Michael Bay and written by former army rangers Kris Paronto, John Tiegen and Mark Geist, who were part of the encounter.

Cuban Immigrant Headed to US Dies in Panama

In light of the recent surge in Cuban immigrants trying to enter the U.S. borders in the midst of the news that U.S.-Cuban relations are on restoration, one man dies while on the Panama-Costa Rica border while waiting with hundreds of Cubans trying to reach the U.S.

Trial Kicks Off for Former NYPD Cop Who Allegedly Stole From Latino Motorists

The trial has started for the former New York Police District cop, Scott Greene, from Suffolk County after being charged for allegedly stealing money from Hispanic drivers between 2010 and 2014. Reports say that court resumed on Tuesday where Greene pleaded not guilty.

GOP Mudslinging Continues: Ted Cruz Camp Taunts Marco Rubio's Fashionable Boots

Marco Rubio's high-heeled boots have become the talk of the town recently, but the camp of GOP rival Ted Cruz has used them to snicker at the junior senator from Florida.

Morgan Stanley Appoints Cohm Kelleher as President Amid Greg Fleming’s Departure

Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, is currently in the middle of leadership transition as the company announced the appointment of its investment banking chief, Cohm Kelleher, as its sole president. The appointment came after current wealth-management division president Greg Fleming decided to leave the firm to pursue other opportunities.

Macy’s Inc. Plans to Fire 4,000 Employees, Shut Down Stores due to Disappointing Holiday Sales; Department Store Chain Struggling to Attract Customers?

Uh-oh! The world-famous department store chain, Macy’s Inc. has recently announced some bad news. On Wednesday, Macy’s revealed its plans to lay off about 4,350 employees and to shut down 40 stores across the country due to its disappointing holiday sales. The current shakeups at Macy’s also proved that the firm has been struggling to attract customers.

United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz Undergoes Heart Transplant; Potential Return Delayed as Airline Company Continues to Assuage Shakeups

Almost three months after suffering a heart attack on Oct. 15, United Airlines’ parent company United Continental Holdings Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer Oscar Munoz underwent a heart transplant on Wednesday. While his return was previously reported in the first quarter of 2016, latest report said his imminent comeback will be by the end of the first quarter or the start of the second quarter.

US Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Goes on Twitter Rant Against Actor Samuel Jackson Over Golf

Donald Trump sent a series of tweets about Samuel Jackson after the actor revealed Trump's National Golf Club gave him a bill even though he wasn't a member of the club.

San Bernardino Shooter’s Friend Pleads 'Not Guilty' to Charges of Terrorism

The man who bought the rifles used in the San Bernardino terrorist attack last month pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing him of conspiring with one of the shooters and providing material to support terrorists.

Fox News Host: Obama Used 'Raw Onion’ For Fake Tears During Gun Executive Action Speech

A Fox News host slammed President Barack Obama for getting emotional during his speech announcing executive actions to curb gun violence, and even suggested that the president used "a raw onion" to produce fake tears.

Philadelphia Mayor Kenney Reinstates 'Sanctuary City' Policy

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is prohibiting city law enforcement officials from working with federal immigration agents, paving the way for the city to return to its role as a sanctuary city.

Obamacare Repeal Bill Passes House, Goes to Obama's Desk for Likely Veto

Following their midwinter recess, Republicans in Congress moved to send a bill repealing President Barack Obama's signature health care law to the White House on Wednesday.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: Commonwealth Confirms Default on Certain Bonds

The Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority (PRIFA) failed to transfer funds to its bond trustee on Jan. 1 debt.

Oregon Militia Leader Compares Himself to Rosa Parks, Claims Holy Mission

Ammon Bundy, the man spearheading an armed occupation of a federal building in Oregon, caused a stirred on Wednesday when he reportedly compared himself to civil rights icon Rosa Parks.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Names Latina Herminia Palacio as Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Dr. Herminia Palacio, a Cuban American public health official ,as his new deputy mayor for health and human services.

North Korea Hydrogen Bomb Test: Marco Rubio Blames Clinton, Obama

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio has criticized Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama for North Korea's experimentation with a hydrogen bomb.

Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly Denies Knowledge of Deleted Emails

Former New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly insisted that emails stored on his official computer were unintentionally deleted when he left his office in 2013. He has been accused of deleting the e-mails in order to cover up a quota system within the NYPD.

Drug Raid in Spain Yields 3 Tons of Cocaine, Nets Britons, Dutch Drug Smugglers

Spanish police raided a hideout in the town of Galicia in Malaga province of Spain. It was a successful drug bust operation which yielded three tons of the highly prohibited drug substance known as cocaine.

Major US Airlines Hike Fares Amid Justice Department Investigation

The major U.S. airlines seem to be leading the way as prices increase in air fare throughout the country. The industry-wide hike come as the U.S. Justice Department is investigating the possibility of the carriers conspiring to keep the costs of air travel high.

Bernie Sanders Taunts Donald Trump Over Anti-Chinese Remarks on Climate Change

Bernie Sanders recently mocked Donald Trump's crude views on climate change. The Vermont senator also vowed to break up the country's largest banks and insurance companies if he is elected president.