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HIV/AIDS Vaccine News Update: Could Llamas Help Humans Find a Vaccine?

Scientists believe the secret to the AIDS vaccine is in the llama Llamas apparently have a strong body inside and out. Antibodies in the immune system of llamas may be the key to figuring out a vaccine against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and a cure for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Jodi Arias Trial Update News 2015: Defense Pleads for Arias' Life in Closing Statement, Arias Refuses to Speak to Jury in Death Penalty Retrial

By Paola Hernández
The lead defense attorney in the Jodi Arias sentencing retrial pleaded with jurors to spare the convicted boyfriend killer's life during his closing statement on Tuesday.

Metrolink Train Crash: Oxnard, California Accident With Produce Truck Causes Cars to Derail, Dozens Sent to Hospital

By Paola Hernández
Nearly 30 people were injured after a collision between a Los Angeles-bound Metrolink and a produce truck Tuesday morning. Five train cars were derailed, and three were left on their side after the accident in Oxnard just before 6 a.m.

Abercrombie and Fitch Co. to Defend Refusal to Hire Muslim Teenager Wearing Hijab to Supreme Court

By Paola Hernández
Abercrombie & Fitch Co is set to appear before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to defend itself from allegations that one of its retail stores refused to hire a teenager who wore traditional Muslim garb.

Alaska Marijuana Laws & Legalization: State Makes Recreational Use of Pot Legal, But Rules on Smoking in Public Are Unclear

By Paola Hernández
The Last Frontier is at the forefront of the marijuana legalization movement after Alaska on Tuesday became the third U.S. state to allow the recreational use of the drug.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results February 24, 2015: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $112M Jackpot

By Paola Hernández
If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which has risen to a whopping $112 million. The drawing will take place on Tuesday night at 11 p.m. EST.

Bethune Cookman University Shooting: 1 of 3 Victims Injured by Gunshots Not Cooperating With Daytona Beach, Florida Police

By Paola Hernández
Three students sustained minor injuries during a shooting Monday afternoon at Bethune Cookman University in Florida. Police continue to search for the suspect.

Justin Bieber Zone, Instagram, Twitter: Did 'Baby' Singer's Security Guard Punch Out Fan at T.I. Performance?

By Paola Hernández
A member of Justin Bieber's security detail is accused of punching a fan to the ground, simply because he dared to attempt to snag a picture of the "Baby, Baby" singer.

Defense Team and Husband Doubt 19-Year-Old Murdered Tammy Meyers' in Las Vegas Over Road Rage

By Paola Hernández
A man believes his wife was intentionally murdered and not a victim of a road rage dispute in Las Vegas, ABC News reports according to Associated Press.

Phillippines Protests: US Marine Accused of Murder of Transgender Filipino Jennifer Laude Enters Not Guilty Plea

By Paola Hernández
The trial against a U.S. Marine accused of murdering a transgender Filipino moves forward after a court entered a not guilty plea for the accused. The Marine refused to enter a plea during the proceedings.

Immigration Reform News Today: New York Lawmakers Call for Statewide Public Defenders Program for Undocumented Immigrants

By Paola Hernández
New York lawmakers and immigrant rights advocates are calling for a statewide expansion of a public defender program for immigrants at risk of deportation.

Weird Animal News: 19 Manatees Rescued from Satellite Beach, Florida Storm Drain [Video]

By Paola Hernández
Firefighters, SeaWorld employees and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission saved 19 manatees, including a calf. The manatees were given a health check and then returned to a nearby pond which connects to the Indian River Lagoon, according to Bay News 9.

Mexican Migrant Worker Antonio Zambrano-Montes' Family Lawyer Withdraws $25M Lawsuit After Pasco, Washington Police Shooting

By Paola Hernández
A lawyer representing the family of Antonio Zambrano-Montes, who police shot dead early in February, has been replaced by a new attorney, who recently withdrew the $25 million lawsuit against Pasco, Washington.

Parents in St. Louis, Missouri Fight to Get Preschool Teacher Who Left Dirty Diaper on Child Reinstated

By Paola Hernández
Parents are outraged after a popular preschool teacher in St. Louis, Missouri was fired for leaving a dirty diaper on one of her students.

Op-Ed: Antiquated 20th Century Rules Will Hinder Latino Growth in 21st Century High Tech Sector

By Paola Hernández
Recently, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler announced his plan to use antiquated, 20th Century telephone rules to help protect Internet openness in the 21st Century.

California Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder of Wife Almost 40 Years After She Went Missing

By Paola Hernández
A California man has been arrested on suspicion of murder charges some 40-years after his wife's body went missing.

Thousands of Immigrants Relocated as Riot Protest Over Medical Conditions in Immigration Prison Causes Fires, Lockdowns [Pic]

By Paola Hernández
An uprising at a Texas immigration prison Friday forced about 2,800 detained immigrants to be relocated.

Powerball Winners 2015: North Carolina Woman Claims Her Share of $564M Lottery Jackpot

By Paola Hernández
A single mother of four children is now North Carolina's biggest Powerball winner. A single mother of four children is now North Carolina's biggest Powerball winner, ABC News reports.

FBI Held Mock Terrorist Attacks in US Malls After Al-Shabaab Attacked Neirobi, Kenya

By Paola Hernández
The FBI has been staging mock attacks at American shopping malls to test its readiness after a siege rocked an upscale complex in Nairobi, Kenya, two years ago.

MDMA & Ecstasy Drug Effects: 11 Wesleyan University Students in Hospital for Molly Overdose May Have Been Victims of a 'Bad Batch'

By Paola Hernández
A Wesleyan University sophomore was in critical condition and 10 other students were being treated for overdoses of the drug MDMA, a school official said on Sunday.
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