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Puerto Rico Starts New Year by Defaulting on Debt

As Puerto Rico makes its first debt payment of the new year, it has no choice but to default on nearly $174 million as well.

Secret Service Agents Injured in New Hampshire Car Crash

Four secret service agents were injured in New Hampshire on Tuesday after a driver crossed double-yellow lines and crashed head on with the agents' vehicle.

President Barack Obama Cries at Incredible Aretha Franklin Performance

Music icon Aretha Franklin delivered an incredible performance at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, evoking an emotional response from many of the night's attendees, including President Barack Obama.

Knicks Star Carmelo Anthony Calls for Gun Control After Cleanthony Early Shooting Incident

New York Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony have issued a call for better gun control after teammate Cleanthony Early was shot in the knee on Wednesday morning. Anthony recently appeared in the NBA's video campaign against violence that was launched on Christmas Day.

Top 5 Schools That Make Dedicated Scholars, Overachievers and Self-Proclaimed Dorks Work Harder

The United States is known to offer the best quality of education worldwide. And there are several colleges and universities that uphold a reputation for academic intensity, most demanding curricula as well as having the most rigorous courses and the most staggering hurdles to maintain a social life.

‘Duck Dynasty’ Season 9 [Spoilers Update]: 4 Latest Scoops About the Robertsons’ new Adventures on A&E Show’s Upcoming Season

The Robertsons will be returning on television for the upcoming “Duck Dynasty” Season 9 on A&E next month. And according to the network, the American reality series will feature back-to-back episodes as it premieres on Jan. 13. The show will also mark its 100th episode with the Season 9 one-hour finale on Feb. 17.

‘Ladies of London’ Season 3 Axed? 3 Reasons Why Fans Are Anxiously Waiting for Bravo Series’ Comeback

Uh-oh! Did Bravo network axe “Ladies of London” Season 3? The reality series that tackles the lives of British socialites and gives an insight about the cultural differences between England and the United States has yet to be renewed for a new season. But fans are hoping for new episodes in 2016.

2016 Presidential Election: O'Malley Campaign to Sanders: Challenge for More Debates

Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley’s has called on fellow Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders to demand more debates.

Indianapolis Bounty Hunter Charged With Murder of Two Teens

An Indianapolis bounty hunter appeared in court Wednesday after being charged for the murder of two young teenagers.

'Affluenza' Fugitive Ethan Couch Gets 3-Day Stay From Mexican Court

Mexican authorities are holding off on deporting the Texas teen fugitive, who made headlines because of his "affluenza" defense back to the United States, after a local court gave 18-year-old Ethan Couch a three-day court injunction.

George Pataki Drops Bid for Republican Presidential Nomination

Former New York Governor George Pataki pulled out of the presidential race Tuesday after a largely unsuccessful campaign.

Student Loan Forgiveness Program to Start New Year's Eve for New Yorkers

Starting New Year's Eve, New York will allow recent college students to apply for debt relief. Starting New Year's Eve, New York will allow recent college students to apply for debt relief.

Puerto Rico Debt Deadline Uncertain As Jan. 1 Deadline Looms

Puerto Rico may default on at least some of its bond payments as early as Jan. 1, 2016, which might lead some bondholders to file suit and others to hold off to see if the U.S. commonwealth might recover some liquidity.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to Call Officers to Be Retrained, Carry Tasers

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is expected to announce sweeping changes for the city’s police department at a Wednesday press conference that will require all officers to undergo retraining and carry a Taser.

NASA Warns of Strongest El Niño Since 1997, Effects on US

According to the U.S. space agency NASA, the effects of this year's El Niño weather phenomenon could match those of 1998.

LeBron James Called on by Black Lives Matter to Sit Out NBA Games Over Tamir Rice Decision

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James is being called on by Black Lives Matter activists to sit out NBA games to protest a recent decision not to criminally charge officers involved in the death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice.

Mexican Researchers to Start Clinical Trials on Vaccine for Cancer Recurrence

A team of Mexican researchers is ready to start clinical trials on a vaccine to prevent the recurrence of different types of cancer. The experiment will be conducted in different cities in Mexico with the top cancer institution in the country and Latin America, National Oncology Institute, organizing the project.

Hurricane Katrina Abandoned Hospital Mystery: ‘Creepy’ Christmas Tree Lights Up in Dark Building

'Tis the season to be jolly but recent viral images on social media conjure up spooky Halloween vibes instead of the traditional Christmas cheer that the season warrants.

Number of Latinos Converting to Islam Growing in the US

The Latino community has always been strongly aligned with the Catholic Church, but recently there has been a significant number of Latinos in the United States choosing to convert to Islam. A report from Press-Enterprise called the Latino Muslims one of the fastest-growing ethnic groups in the nation. Statistics isn't tracked, but the report said there are an estimated 150,000 converts in the country.

‘Sister Wives’ Season 7 Shocker: Polygamous Kody Brown Seeks Teenage Bride as Fifth Wife Amid Other Wives’ Impending Departure

Things are getting crazier and messier as “Sister Wives” Season 7 returns with dramatic heartaches. Since the upcoming season will focus on Robyn and Kody Brown’s relationship and their children, the other wives Meri, Janelle and Christine will likely be out of the picture. Robyn’s pregnancy of Kody’s 18th biological child will also be highlighted in the series.
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