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Marco Rubio 2016: Senator Would Defy U.S. Allies on Iran As President If Necessary

Republican presidential hopeful Marco Rubio would "absolutely" defy U.S. allies to revoke any Iranian nuclear deal he might inherit from Barack Obama, the Florida senator said on Tuesday. The next president "should not be bound" by a potential agreement the Obama administration strikes with Iran, he added.

Morgan State University Stabbing: Three Football Players Stabbed; Attacker Arrested

The incident happened outside a dining hall. The attacker has been arrested and the victims are in the hospital recuperating.

Ohio Baby Death: Mother Accused of Decapitating Baby Was Ordered to Stay Away

A prosecutor said Tuesday that an Ohio woman accused of decapitating her 3-month-old baby had been ordered to stay away from her child, ABC News reports according to the Associated Press.

Cyanide & The White House: Letter to Washington Undergoes Testing for Cyanide

A suspicious letter sent to the White House has tentatively tested positive for cyanide, a deadly chemical that makes the body unable to use oxygen. The envelope was was received Monday at an off-site facility that screens mail addressed to the executive mansion.

Boston Marathon Bomber Trial Update: Jury Reviews Bombs Suspect Allegedly Threw at Officers; Suspect's Best Friend Gives Testimony in Death Penalty Case

Jurors in the Boston Marathon bombing trial were presented on Wednesday with the home-made bombs that bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his deceased brother allegedly threw at police who were searching for them in a manhunt.

Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Recall: Kraft Says 6.5 Million Boxes of Mac and Cheese Might Contain Metal Pieces

Mac and cheese lovers should double check the label on the original flavor of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese boxes before whipping it up for dinner.

Penn State Kappa Delta Rho Frat Suspended for Allegedly Posting Nude Photos of Unconscious Women

The KDR chapter at Penn State is being investigated by local police, the university and the national fraternity after it was revealed the members had posted photos of half nude and nude women who were inebriated and unconscious.

Aaron Hernandez Murder Trial News Update: Prosecutor Says Nike Shoe at Crime Scene Matches What Hernandez Wore

Prosecutors brought in a Nike expert to say that former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was wearing the same kind of shoes that left a footprint on the crime scene, My San Antonio reports according to Associated Press.

24-Year-Old Missouri Man Arrested for Making Plans to Shoot President Obama

A man from central Missouri is facing federal charges for making several threats to shoot President Barack Obama with a high-powered rifle within the next few weeks.

U.S.-Mexico Intern Program Aims to Increase Opportunities Between Both Countries

U.S.-Mexico Intern Program seeks to expand academic exchange and internship opportunities for U.S. and Mexican college students and recent graduates

Aaron Schock Releases Resignation Statement After Being Accused of Spending Taxpayer Money for Personal Expenses

Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock released his resignation statement on Tuesday after being accused of spending taxpayer funds on personal expenses, Washington Post reports.

Minimum Wage: Jeb Bush Argues Minimum Wage Should Be a State Issue, Not a Federal One

Arguing that the issue of minimum wage should be left to the states or even up to the private sector, Jeb Bush informed a South Carolina audience on Tuesday that he opposes a federal minimum wage.

Human Trafficking Laws: Loretta Lynch Confirmation At Risk Over Senate Human Rights Bill and Abortion Debate

Loretta Lynch’s U.S. Attorney General confirmation vote will likely be delayed due to the Senate’s gridlock on a human rights bill and language regarding abortion.

Cuba & US Relations Update: New Talks End After a Day, Both Sides Agree to 'Maintain Communication'

The latest round of talks between U.S. and Cuban negotiators ended after just one day on Tuesday, and participants did not disclose how much progress they had made in their attempt to restore diplomatic relations between Havana and Washington.

Rape Kit Backlog: Vice President Joe Biden Wants to Reduce Rape Kit Backlog With $41M Budget Proposal

Vice President Joe Biden hopes to reduce nationwide rape kit testing backlogs with a $41 million budget proposal that continues a sexual assault initiative. Accompanied by outgoing Sen. Barbara Mikulski, he told advocates that the Obama administration is committed to increasing funding to help clear the backlog.

Car and Aviation News: The World’s First Flying Car Could Go on Sale By 2017 [Watch]

The “flying car” has been a pop icon of a dream that seemed impossible. Until now. It seems something dreamed up by childhood imagination, science fiction or cartoons like "The Jetsons," but flying cars already exist, and soon, you will be able to purchase one.

Hillary Clinton Email: FOIA Requests Further Details Clinton Email Scandal

The Republican National Committee submitted two Freedom of Information Act requests to the State Department to receive copies of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's separation documents to further investigate the private email scandal she is in.

Connecticut Police Charge 15-Year-Old Boy With Fatally Stabbing Man who Spilled Coffee on Him

Police say a 52-year-old man was violently stabbed to death after he accidentally spilled coffee on a 15-year-old boy outside of a McDonald's in Connecticut last week.

Ted Cruz Quotes: Senator Denies Scaring Little Girl With 'Whole World Is On Fire' Comments

Sen. Ted Cruz, the first Latino to serve as a U.S. senator from Texas, says he did not scare a little girl with the news that the whole world was on fire.

Ángel González Chicago: Latinos Fare the Worst in U.S. Prison, Wrongfully Convicted Man Says

Ángel González, the Mexican man who was released last week after he spent 20 years in an Illinois prison due to a wrongful conviction, told the "Hora 21" TV program that Latino inmates have the hardest time in American penitentiaries.