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Ohio Man Joined Nusra Front and Planned Attack on Military Base

After traveling to and training Syria, Mohamud was given orders to attack the U.S. from within and he returned to his native Ohio, where he was arrested by the FBI before carrying out his plans.

Undocumented Immigrants in the US: Study Shows Ohio is Least Accommodating State to Undocumented Immigrants

A recent study released Thursday shows that Ohio is the least state to promote the health and well-being of undocumented immigrants.

US Navy to Switch to Unmanned Planes and the X-47B Drone Refuels Autonomously

Navy Secretary Mabus believes the Navy will soon do away with manned aircraft and replace them with smart unmanned planes. Secretary Mabus said the F-35 would be the Navy's last manned combat plane.

US to Prosecute Chilean Military Officer Involved in Victor Jara Death

The officer who allegedly oversaw the torture and ultimately executed folksinger Victor Jara will be tried in a U.S. court for his crimes.

Boston Marathon Bomber Trial Update: Parents of 8-Year-Old Bombing Victim Urge Prosecutors to 'Drop the Death Penalty'

The parents of Martin Richard, 8-year-old boy who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombing, are pleading with federal prosecutors to spear the life of their son's killer.

National Guard Members Arrested for Trying to Allegedly Sell Guns, Ammo to Mexican Cartels

Federal authorities arrested two active members of the U.S. Army National Guard who are accused of trying to sell deadly weapons, including guns, military ammunition and body armor, to purported Mexican drug cartel members.

'Finding Bigfoot': Animal Planet Reality Stars Hold Town Hall Meeting in Prep for Sasquatch Hunt in New Hamsphire

The Bigfoot hunters starring on Animal Planet's hit reality series "Finding Bigfoot" held a town hall meeting in New Hampshire in preparation for their upcoming voyage in The Granite State.

Election 2016: Latinos Differ on Hillary Clinton's, Marc Rubio's Immigration Records

Hillary Clinton is trying to secure votes from Hispanics, who will make up a key demographic in the 2016 White House race. It is also a demographic Marco Rubio, the newly announced GOP candidate, has been counting on.

Chris Christie Proposes 'Toxic' Cuts to Social Security, Medicare

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reappeared on the national stage on Wednesday when he proposed cutting Social Security and Medicare benefits even though significant changes to the entitlement programs "have long been considered toxic in U.S. politics."

Flights to Cuba: CheapAir.com Lets Passenger Book Cuba Flights Online

The online travel agency CheapAir.com plans to start selling direct charter flights between the United States and Cuba beginning Wednesday. The company's move is another sign that the rapprochement President Barack Obama and Cuban leader Raúl Castro initiated last November is beginning to have practical effects.

Marco Rubio in Spanish: Senator Says DACA 'Would Need to End At Some Point' Under His Presidency

Sen. Marco Rubio, who is hoping to be the Republican Party candidate for president, talked with Jorge Ramos on immigration reform, Cuba and marriage equality.

Time 100 Most Influential 2015: Univision Anchor Jorge Ramos Featured on Time 100 Cover [Watch]

Latino news anchor Jorge Ramos appears on the Time 100 list of most influential people. He was also honored by being one of the people featured on the five different magazine covers for the issue.

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.