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Jodi Arias Trial Update News 2015: Jury May be Having Difficulty Reaching a Decision in Death Penalty Trial

The jury in the Jodi Arias death penalty sentencing retrial may be having trouble in reaching a decision on whether to sentence the convicted killer to life in prison or execution for the murder of her lover, Travis Alexander.

President Obama to Visit South Carolina for First Time, Will Attend Youth Rally at Benedict College

On Friday, the president will visit South Carolina for the first time since he won the primary run. Though some GOP members have politicized the visit, Democrats are happy the president is finally visiting.

Bill Clinton Portrait: Painter Says Monica Lewinsky's Dress is Subtly Incorporated in Portrait

A casual gaze at the official painting of President Bill Clinton at the National Portrait Gallery would easily miss a reference to the biggest scandal of his presidency — Monica Lewinsky.

Southern California Teacher Commits Suicide in High School Classroom

Educators and students are mourning the death of a Southern California high school teacher who hung herself inside of her art classroom Monday morning.

Jeb Bush 2016: Former Florida Governor Says Members of His Family Are Different, Wants Immigrants to 'Come out of the Shadows'

Analysts have long noted that Jeb Bush's last name may prove a liability when it comes to the Republican presidential hopeful's shots at the White House, and the former Florida governor is taking the issue head-on.

Senator Barbara Mikulski News: Longest Serving Woman in Congress to Retire in 2017

Maryland Sen. Barbara Mikulski, the longest-serving woman in congressional history, will not run for a sixth term in the U.S. Senate in 2016, her office announced on Monday. The 78-year-old Democrat said her decision came down to how the demands of another campaign would have affected her ability to work on behalf of her constituents.

US, Cuba Relations Today: Obama Hopes to Open U.S. Embassy in Havana by Mid-April, Says 'Full Normal Relations' Will Not Be Immediate

President Barack Obama on Monday said that his administration's overture to Cuba will usher in reforms on the island and that he hopes to open a U.S. Embassy in Havana by mid-April. He cautioned that the opening of a full-scale diplomatic post does not mean that ties between Washington and Havana would be completely normalized.

Bobbi Kristina Brown Update: Family Allegedly Filming Reality Show; Bobby Brown Will Not Be Involved

The family of Bobbi Kristina Brown allegedly started shooting footage for a reality show related to her ordeal as she still lays comatose and on life support in a Georgia hospital.

Hillary Clinton 2016: Former Secretary of State Used Private Email Account for State Department Business; Spokesman Argues Clinton's Approach Is Legal

Hillary Clinton did not have an official e-mail address when during her four years as secretary of State and used a private account to conduct government business. The practice appears to have been in violation of the Federal Records Act, which requires that official correspondence be retained.

Boston Marathon Bombing Trial Update: Defense States Suspected Bomber Was Controlled by Older Brother

Lawyers representing accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in his upcoming death penalty trial discussed a key argument in their defense strategy during a hearing on Monday.

Tamir Rice Cop Shooting Video: City Officials Blame Police Shooting of 12-Year-Old Boy on Child

The mayor of Cleveland, Ohio issued an apology on Monday following outrage over new court documents filed by city officials that blame Tamir Rice--the 12-year-old boy who was fatally shot by a Cleveland police officer while carrying a toy gun in November--for his own death.

Did South Carolina's Erskine College Ban Homosexuality After Two Student Athletes Came Out?

The South Carolina Christian college has said it has not banned homosexuality after it released a statement condemning homosexuality. Their statement on sexuality came a year after two athletes came out.

U.S. Releases Cuban Five: Gerardo Hernandez Says He Is Ready for 'Next Order'

Crowned a national hero by Cuba's president last week, convicted spy Gerardo Hernández - who was release last Dec. 17 after President Barack Obama commuted his double life sentence - says he is ready to return to duty.

Marijuana Laws, Legalization & News: Border Patrol Seizes 15 Tons of Marijuana at San Diego Crossing

In one of the largest drug seizures in the Border Patrol's history, officials at a San Diego crossing seized more than 15 tons of cannabis.

Philadelphia Judge Withdraws State Supreme Court Nomination After Racist Pic He Circulated Surfaces

A longtime Philadelphia judge has withdrawn his name from consideration for the state Supreme Court after an email he sent many viewed as racially insensitive was made public

'Border Patrol' Party: University of Texas Says Phi Gamma Delta's Fraternity Party Did Not Violate Rules

Fiji's "border patrol" themed party held on Feb. 7 did not violate any university rules and will not result in any penalty for the fraternity at the University of Texas, Daily Texan Online reports.

Justice Department to Release Report Criticizing Ferguson Police Department for Unfairly Arresting African-Americans

The U.S. Department of Justice is expected to release a report as early as this week criticizing the police department in Ferguson, Missouri for disproportionately targeting, ticketing and arresting African-Americans.

Kim Kardashian Video Game: 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' Star Wants to Create More Apps, Hopes to Have a 'Bigger Presence in the Tech World'

Fresh off her selection as one of the masterminds on Adweek's list of the hottest mobile game creators of 2014 witht he company have netted $74 million in earnings to prove it, Kim Kardashian admits she is looking for a bigger place in the world of tech creation.

Joe Biden in Latin America: Vice President Visits Guatemala, Will Meet With Honduran and Salvadoran Presidents

Vice President Joe Biden made his second trip to Guatemala along with Jill Biden Monday morning as he prepares for meetings within the next two days.

Consumer Reports 2015 Top 10 Car and SUV Picks: Tesla Model S Takes Overall, Buick Regal Best Sports Sedan, Toyota Prius Best Green Car

If you ask a Consumer Reports auto expert at a party, “What car should I buy?” these cars will be the answer.