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Dunkin’ Donuts Worker Writes #BlackLivesMatter on Police Officer's Coffee Cup

A police officer in Providence, Rhode Island, was not happy after a "rude" Dunkin Donuts employee left an antagonizing message on his coffee cup.

Doctors Without Borders Bombing: Afghan Hospital Strike Prompts Pentagon Inquiry

The Pentagon on Sunday promised a full investigation of a suspected U.S. air strike that killed 22 people in an Afghan hospital run by the medical aid group Doctors Without Borders, or Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF).

California Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Right-to-Die Bill

California Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday signed a controversial bill that allows terminally ill residents to legally take their own lives, but the law does not take effect until the end of the legislative session - probably in mid-2016.

Edward Snowden Willing to Serve Prison Time Under Plea Deal

Edward Snowden has not been offered a plea deal by U.S. authorities, even though then-Attorney General Eric Holder said earlier this year that the National Security Agency (NSA) leaker had "spurred a necessary debate" and that a deal was in the realm of the possible.

Ten Commandments Monument Removed from Oklahoma Capitol Grounds

A monument of the Ten Commandments, whose presence on the grounds of the Oklahoma Capitol had been deemed unconstitutional by the state's Supreme Court, was removed and relocated to private property late Monday night

American Airlines Flight 550 Pilot Dies Mid-Flight, Co-Pilot Saves Plane With 150 Passengers from Crashing

An American Airlines pilot had died during flight, leaving his crew and about 150 passengers on air. Luckily, the first officer took charge with a cool head and landed the flight safely.

Four California Students Arrested for Plotting to Shoot Up High School

After being tipped off by students, California officials acted to foil a shooting plot involving a high school last week.

TPP Trade Deal: Officials Reach an Agreement on the Trans-Pacific Trade Partnership

The United States and 11 other Pacific Rim countries finally reached a deal on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a massive free-trade pact.

American Apparel Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Federal Court Following Poor Sales

After being plagued by slumping sales and scandal, American Apparel announced on Monday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Amtrak Train Derailed In Northfield, Vermont; Four Injured

A Amtrak passenger train was derailed earlier this morning, no reported deaths. A southbound Amtrak train derailed Monday morning after hitting a rock slide.

Student Loans: Debt Hits $1.2 Trillion

U.S. student debt is now at $1.2 trillion and is hurting both parents and students as large school loans span multiple generations.

Hillary Clinton on Gun Control: Executive Action Is An Option

The Democratic presidential candidates have been announcing their proposals to combat gun-related violence.

North Korea Releases Detained NYU Student

North Korea released a New York University student Joo-Won Moon on Monday, six months after detaining him for crossing the country's border from China.

Philadelphia Campuses on High Alert After FBI Issues Warning

Philadelphia campuses are on high alert after the FBI issued a warning on a possible impeding attack.

Presidential Election 2016: Bernie Sanders Adds Arturo Carmona for Campaign's Latino Outreach

Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign has finally added a name for its Latino outreach with Presente.org executive director Arturo Carmona.

Democratic Debate October 2015 Candidate List, Schedule, Date & Tickets: Hillary Rodham Clinton the Dem to Beat

The Democratic National Committee has announced that their inaugural debate will take place in Wynn, Las Vegas on Oct. 13.

Clinton SNL Cameo; Mocks Trump and More: Social Media Reaction

Presidential candidate Hilary Clinton made a surprise appearance on the season premiere of Saturday Night Live, but not as herself.

Presidential Polls 2016: Latest Numbers For Democratic Candates; Hillary Clinton Maintains 18-Point Leader Over Bernie Sanders

A new national poll reveals that Hillary Clinton continues to maintain a strong lead in the 2016 presidential race, while Bernie Sanders is gradually gaining ground.

Immigration Reform News: 2016 Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Says He Supports Obamacare for Undocumented Immigrants

Democratic presidential primary candidate Bernie Sanders announced Thursday that he is in favor of expanding the Affordable Care Act to cover undocumented immigrants.

Presidential Polls 2016: Latest Numbers For Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina and Marco Rubio, Trump Surges to Near Double-Digit Lead

Donald Trump holds a commanding nine point lead over closest 2016 GOP primary challenger Ben Carson, according to a new Pew Research poll.