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Funny Animal News and Video: Cepar Rapids, Iowa Schnauzer Dog Sneaks into Hospital 20 Blocks Away From Home to Comfort Cancer-Stricken Owner [Video]

On Sunday, a miniature Schnauzer named Sissy escaped from her yard in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, walked about 20 blocks to the Mercy Medical Center and sneaked inside to find her human, Nancy Franck, who has been there battling cancer.

Bob Simon Death: Dead Journalists' Taxi Driver Reportedly Hit the Gas Instead of Brakes Before Fatal Car Accident [Pic]

The taxi driver whose car CBS newsman Bob Simon was riding in at the time of the crash that killed him earlier this week has a history that includes at least nine license suspensions and an instance where he once attempted suicide.

Mexican Government 'Condemns Severely' the Shooting Death of Migrant Worker in Pasco, Washington

The Mexican government has condemned the death of migrant worker who was shot to death by police in Pasco, Washington. The man, from Michoacan, had thrown rocks at police, who responded by shooting 13 rounds at the fleeing man.

New Poll Asks Whether Obamacare Will Ultimately Be a Good or Bad Thing for the United States

News outlets in the U.S. are always seeking out ways to interpret the most controversial issues for fans and Obamacare is right on the top of that controversy list. A newly released poll reveals that American voters are sharply divided over whether the health care law will, in the end, be good or bad for the country overall.

ISIS News and Info: Islamic States Takes Iraq Town Minutes Away From US Air Base Housing Hundreds of Marines

ISIS militants who on Thursday seized most of a western Iraqi town are now just miles away from an air base where hundreds of U.S. Marines are training local forces.

Chinese Man Who Crashed Into US Consulate Reportedly Suffered From Hallucinations, Was Hiding at Home for a Month

A Shanghai police officer was injured Friday when a man rammed his car into a barrier in front of the U.S. Consulate in the Chinese city. Police identified the man as 35-year-old Liu Daojie, who was placed in custody.

Valentine’s Day 2015 Poll: America is a Nation Divided When it Comes to Love

As Fox News pollsters pointed out in a recent survey, “lots of issues divide the country. Immigration. Taxes. ObamaCare…” And now in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, researchers have looked into the heart of matters and found that when it comes to love, the United States is a nation divided.

New York City Crimes Statistics and News: NYC Breaks Record for Longest Amount of Time Without a Murder

New York City set a record Thursday of no murders for 10 consecutive days, according to Reuters. New York City set a record Thursday after 10 consecutive days with no murders, according to Reuters.

University of Texas at Austin Considering Increasing Funds for Latino, Ethnic Studies as Border Patrol-Themed Party Sparks Protests

After reports came out about a University of Texas at Austin fraternity party, hundreds of students marched through the University of Texas at Austin's campus on Thursday to rally against the Phi Gamma Delta (or "Fiji") border patrol party and the way Hispanics were portrayed.

David Carr Cause of Death: The New York Times Media Columnist Dead After Collapsing at Newspaper's Office

Esteemed New York Times media columnist David Carr collapsed and died Thursday night while he was at the newspaper's office. He was 58 years old.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results February 13, 2015: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $74M Jackpot

It may be Friday the 13th, but that doesn't mean that you won't be the lucky winner to hit the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which currently stands at a whopping $74 million. The drawing will take place on Friday night at 11 p.m. EST.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Shooting News: Craig Hicks' Facebook Page Said He Has a 'Duty' to Insult Religion

Neighbors say that Craig Stephen Hicks, the man charged with fatally shooting of three Muslim-American college students in North Carolina on Tuesday, was angry and confrontational towards people within his community.

Latin Social Media Roundup: Twitter Proves Americans Have Much to Learn About Puerto Rico After Winning Powerball Ticket Comes From US Commonwealth

A huge Powerball jackpot will be split by three separate winners, and now those who did not win are expressing their anger that one of the winning tickets is from Puerto Rico.

Alabama Gay Marriage Law and Ban: Mobile County: Couples Given Same-Sex Weddings, Licenses After Federal Judge Issues Order

Officials in Mobile County, Alabama, on Thursday complied with an order from a federal judge compelling them to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Bradley Edward Manning News: US Army Approves Hormone Therapy for Transgender WikiLeaks Informant Chelsea Manning to Become a Woman

Chelsea Manning, the soldier convicted of forwarding sensitive national-security information to the whistleblower organization WikiLeaks, has been approved for hormone therapy to continue her transition to a woman.

Dozens of United States Marine Corps Members Injured by Fire Extinguisher in Training Exercise in California Base

The injured Marines were exposed to halon, used in fire extinguishers, but none were seriously injured. The Marine Corps. say the men were treated at a hospital and most were released soon after.

Bob Simon Dead: Witness of Car Accident Death Says CBS Journalist 'Lost Control' of His Lincoln Town Car in NYC

Legendary "60 Minutes" correspondent and CBS News foreign reporter Bob Simon died Wednesday night in a car crash in New York City. He was 73.

Obamacare Enrollment Deadline 2015: Taxpayers without Health Insurance Will Be Penalized

The deadline for Obamacare coverage is Feb. 15. If you miss the deadline, you may not be able to get coverage until 2016. If you don't have health care coverage in 2015, you'll be penalized when you file your 2015 federal income tax return in 2016.

Weird News: Cincinnati, Ohio Middle School Teacher Loses Discrimination Lawsuit Over Being Fired for Her Fear of Children

A U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati has upheld a lower court's decision against a retired school teacher who claimed she was discriminated against by the school board based on her fear of young children

Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak News Update 2015: Majority of US Troops to Leave West Ebola

American troops will leave Liberia by the end of April and only leave a small force to coordinate with and help Liberian efforts to combat the Ebola epidemic.
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