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As Many as 100 Fish Accidentally Killed in Texas State Aquarium Accident

Chemicals accidentally killed as many as 100 fish at Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, Texas. As many as 100 fish were accidentally killed at Texas State Aquarium when staffers introduced chemicals into the water in an effort to control a parasite resistant to other treatments, the Los Angeles Times reported.

New Jersey Mayor Who Cut Predecessor's Salary to $21K Wants it Raised to $72K

The mayor of Rahway, New Jersey, is all in favor of belt-tightening - as long as it does not affect his own waistline.

Gay Marriage Around the World: Guam Issues Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

The U.S. territory's attorney general recommended the island start issuing same-sex marriage licenses but the its governor and other agencies have yet to fulfill the recommendation.

Big Coal Companies Issue Legal Challenge to Obama's Climate Change Initative to Curb Greenhouse Gases

President Obama's sweeping anti-climate change proposal --which mandates states to reduce greenhouse gases by 30 percent over the next 20 years-- is facing an early legal challenge.

Atlanta School Cheating Scandal: Judge Sentences Atlanta School Educators to Prison Time

An Atlanta judge issued harsh prison sentences to several of the educators involved in the infamous Atlanta cheating scandal on Tuesday.

2016 Presidential Elections: San Antonio Attorney Jose H. Villareal Appointed as Hillary Clinton's Campaign Treasurer

Hillary Clinton has turned to a long time and trusted aide to help spearhead her second presidential campaign.

Washington D.C. No-Fly Zone: Small Aircraft Lands on Capitol Lawn, Prompts Street Closures [Watch]

Tiny aircraft that looks like a helicopter evades security and lands on Capitol lawn A small aircraft resembling a helicopter landed on the West Lawn of the U.

ISIS Allegedly Operates Camp Near U.S. Border in Mexico

ISIS, the terror group known for the brutal rule it has established across large swaths of territory it controls in Iraq and Syria, is operating a camp in northern Mexico, just a few miles from the U.S. border and El Paso, Texas, Judicial Watch said.

Police: TSA Screener Groped Passengers He Thought Attractive

Two Transportation Security Administration screeners manipulated a security system at Denver International Airport so that one of them could grope the genital areas of male passengers he deemed attractive, authorities said, and both agents were subsequently fired.

'Dark Knight' Theater Shooting Trial: Jury Panel Includes One Person of Color in James Holmes Death Penatly Case

A 12-person jury, that includes 12 alternates and two survivors of the 1999 Columbine shooting, has been seated in the death penalty trial of suspected Colorado movie theater shooter James Holmes.

Video Shows Arizona Police Officer Intentionally Running Over Hispanic Man in a Patrol Car [Watch]

A dramatic video showing an Arizona police officer using his cruiser to purposely ram into an armed robbery suspect is raising questions about police abuse and excessive force.

US to Disinter & Identify Almost 400 USS Oklahoma Sailors and Marines Who Died After Pearl Harbor Attack

The Pentagon hopes to identify the remains of almost 400 sailors and Marines who died aboard the USS Oklahoma after it was sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. They believe advances in DNA identification will facilitate the process.

Aaron Hernandez Murder Trial News Update: Ex-NFL Player Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder of Odin Lloyd, Sentenced to Life in Prison

After seven days and over 35 hours of deliberation, a Massachusetts jury found former New England Patriots star tight end Aaron Hernandez's guilty of first-degree murder on Wednesday in the shooting death of his friend Odin Lloyd in 2013.

Tax Day Deals 2015: Tax Day Freebies and Discounts in New York City

While many people will not get a break when it comes to paying Uncle Same and filling out complicated forms, a number of business around New York City are offering great deals and discounts to help alleviate your stress. Here's a list of the some of the Tax Day freebies around the city.

California Tax Day Freebies: Kona Ice Truck, Sbarro & The Los Angeles Dodgers Get In on Tax Day Fun

Take advantage of freebies on Tax Day from Sbarro, Kona Ice and Boston Market. Tax Day is upon us again and if you haven't had a chance to take advantage of the great deals offered around the state, be sure to check in with Forbes to see if your favorite restaurant, travel destination, beauty shop or even home office store is offering free or discounted goods to make a your day a little less stressful.

Man Hides in Bathroom Stall and Rapes Woman Inside of a Manhattan Sports Bar

New York officials are currently on the hunt for a man who is accused of raping a young woman inside of a Manhattan sports bar last weekend.

Cuba State Sponsor of Terrorism List: Barack Obama Writes Support to Remove Cuba From List

President Barack Obama has written his support to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism List. In a letter to Congress, Obama stated his administration has the intent to remove Cuba from the list.

Tax Day 2015: Freebies From Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Boston Market and More

Tax Day is April 15. That means that many people will be hurrying to get their forms filled out and sent in to the IRS. Luckily, there are loads of freebies offered on Tax Day.

Marco Rubio Presidency 2016: National Hispanic Organization Says Senator Can Win 2016 Race Without the Latino Vote

Following Republican Sen. Marco Rubio's campaign launch in the 2016 presidential race, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) released a statement acknowledging him as the third Latino candidate to run for president, while noting that Latinos won't be swayed to vote for him simply because of his Hispanic heritage.

Former Marine Charged With Fatally Shooting Wife at Doctor's Office in Alabama

A 25-year-old ex-Marine was arrested after he allegedly shot and killed his wife inside of a doctor's office in Alabama following a domestic dispute on Monday.
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