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Paris Terror Bombing Attacks: World Leaders Respond; Quote Roundup from USA, Great Britian, Germany, Japan, South Africa and More

The aftershock born of the deadly Paris bombing attack continues to be felt around the globe. President Barack Obama has wasted little time in labeling Friday's savage attack that has left at least 127 dead and scores more injured "an outrageous attempt to terrorize innocent civilians."

One Year Later: Obama's Latino Judicial Nominee Luis Felipe Restrepo Still Waits Senate Confirmation

More than a year has passed since President Barack Obama nominated a Latino judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Senate has yet to confirm him.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey Announce Creation of New State Police Border Force

A new report reveals that Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is creating a special state police border force to help border agencies fight against crimes taking place along the U.S.-Mexican border.

Utah Judge Reverses Decision to Remove Lesbian Couple's Foster Child

Following an outbreak of national outrage, a Utah judge reversed his decision to remove a foster child from her adoptive lesbian parents and place her with a heterosexual couple.

Ruben Hinojosa Announces Retirement, Will Not Seek Reelection in 2016

Rep. Ruben Hinojosa, D-Texas, announced he will not seek reelection and retire from Congress. Rep. Ruben Hinojosa, D-Texas, announced he will not seek reelection and retire from Congress.

Katherine Vargas to Leave White House Hispanic Media Director Role

Katherine Vargas is leaving her position as White House Hispanic Media Director to become a public affairs manager for Google.

Low Unemployment May Lead Federal Reserve to Hike Interest Rates Soon

New applications for unemployment benefits in the United States remained near a 15-year low this week, while the average number of new claims rose 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 267,750 over the past month, statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor revealed.

Secret Service Officer Faces Charges in Underage Sex Sting Scandal

A White House Secret Service officer has been arrested for texting nudes to who he thought was an underage girl from Delaware.

Utah to Fight Judge's Order to Take Baby from Lesbian Foster Parents

Republican Utah Gov. Gary Herbert on Thursday chided a local judge for putting his "personal beliefs and feelings" above the law when he ordered ordered a baby to be taken from her lesbian foster parents and placed with a heterosexual couple, supposedly for the child's well-being.

EDM Floating Music Festival Ends With Woman Going Overboard Near Cuba

The U.S. Coast Guard is search the waters off Cuba for a woman who went overboard on a cruise ship carrying an electronic music festival.

'Goodfellas' Airport Heist Mobster Cleared of Crime Involvement

A reputed mobster allegedly involved in the 1978 Lufthansa heist portrayed in the Mafia biopic "Goodfellas" was cleared all charges related to the crime Thursday.

Tamir Rice Cop Shooting: New Report Says Cleveland Cop Justified in Shooting

A Cleveland prosecutor's office released a third report justifying the shooting death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice by two Ohio police officers last year.

Veterans Day 'Google Doodle' Received Backlash for Being Too Diverse

While many Americans celebrate diversity, a number of people voiced outraged against a "Google Doodle" that displayed a diverse group of men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Florida Police Shooting of Church Drummer News Update: City Fires Plainclothes Officer Who Shot Corey Jones

The plainclothes police officer who fatally shot a popular church drummer while he was stranded on a Florida highway last month has been fired.

University of Missouri Protests Inspires Students From Other Colleges

Students from colleges around the country are mobilizing to fight against racism following the string of anti-racism protests that lead to the ouster of the University of Missouri's president.

Midwest Storm System Brings Tornadoes, Thunderstorms, Snow

A powerful storm system swept through several states in the Midwest this week, bringing snow, severe thunderstorms and high winds, in addition to tornadoes in parts of Iowa.

Lufthansa Heist Breaking News: Mobster Vincent Asaro Acquitted

The alleged mobster involved in the 1978 Lufthansa Heist Vincent Asaro was just released and acquitted on Thursday as the federal jury in Brooklyn surprisingly voted for Asaro's case, leading him to be acquitted of charges that he helped plan the legendary heist.

Million Student March: Students From Colleges Across US Protest Higher Education Cost

In an effort to bring awareness and change to the skyrocketing cost of college tuition, students from across the country walked out of their classrooms on Thursday to participate in the Million Student March.

FBI Thwarts Terrorist Attack: Ohio Man Arrested For Soliciting Murder of US Soldiers on Social Media

Federal agents have arrested an Akron, Ohio man for allegedly soliciting the Islamic State to murder members of the U.S. military on social media.

Border Patrol Officials Will Continue Testing Body Camera Program

U.S. border patrol officials announced Thursday that the agency will continue to test and review a body camera program before the devices are distributed to their agents.