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Solar Power Pros and Cons: California Opens Biggest Solar Power Plant in the World With Enough Energy to Power 160K Homes

A new power plant in the California desert is making history. The solar power plant near Joshua Tree National Park in Desert Center, California opened on Monday and is now the world's largest solar power plant.

Cpl. Wassef Hassoun's 2015 Trial Starts: US Marine Accused of Deserting Iraq

Cpl. Hassoun's trial has been on hold for almost a decade after he disappeared for a second time, before his trial for desertion started. He allegedly deserted his post in Iraq back in 2004.

USS Arizona Survivors, Facts & Memorial: Oldest Living Survivor of Pearl Harbor Attack Joe Langdell Dies

Joe Langdell lived to 100 after surviving the disastrous Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. He worked to keep the memory of the USS Arizona alive.

Jackson, Mississippi Parents Say Police Officers Pulled Gun Special Needs Son With Schizophrenia, OCD, ADHD

A Mississippi family is asking the FBI and Attorney General's office to investigate their claim that local officers pointed a gun at their six-year-old son with special needs after storming their home searching for the boy's uncle.

Winter Storm News 2015: Boston, Providence, Rhode Island & New York Expecting More Weather Following Following 'Unprecedented' Amount of Snow

Parts of the Northeast were hit with more snow on Monday as the third major winter storm in less than two weeks dumped a fresh coating of snow in areas across New England. Meanwhile, winter storm warnings were issued by the National Weather Service for central New York, the western Catskills and much of New England through early Tuesday.

Gas Prices by State News: Cheap Price of Gasoline Rises for First Time in 9 Months

For the first time in nine months, drivers across the United States saw the cost of fuel rise over the past two weeks, a Lundberg survey released Sunday showed. A gallon of regular-grade gasoline on average cost $2.20 across the nation.

Taylor Swift, Katy Parry Take Great Pains to Avoid One Another on Post Grammy's Scene

Taylor Swift and Katy Perry avoided one another like the plaque during a post Grammy's party Sunday night, with the "By The Grace of God Singer" making certain to leave one event just before her nemesis was scheduled to arrive.

Weird News: Florida Woman Gives Birth to 14-Pound Baby She Thought Was Twins After Not Gaining Weight for 36 Weeks of Pregnancy

A Florida woman, who though she was pregnant with twins recently gave birth to the heaviest baby ever born at St. Joseph's Women's Hospital. Avery Ford was born to mother Maxxzandra Ford at 14.1 pounds late last week, easily making him one of the largest babies born in Florida history.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Teen Allegedly Shot Classmate, Shared a Selfie With the Body via Snapchat App

Police say a Pennsylvania teenager fatally shot a 16-year-old classmate in the face and then published a selfie with the body on a smartphone photo application. Maxwell Marion Morton, 16, has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder, homicide and possession of a firearm by a minor.

Bobby Brown, Cissy Houston Avoiding Each Other at Hospital -- Could She Inherit Bobbi Kristina's $20 Million Estate?

Bobby Brown and Cissy Houston are doing all they can to avoid one another as the family continues to stage around-the-clock vigils at the bedside of still comatose Bobbi Kristina Brown.

Missing Americans in Mexico: Two US Veterans Disappear Near Border; Cartels to Blame?

Two U.S. Army veterans are missing after having gone into the Mexican border town of Matamoros to visit their grandmother.

Gay Marriage Law in Alabama: Chief Justice Orders Probate Judges to Ignore Federal Court Ruling

As same-sex couples line up to file for marriage licenses, Alabama's Chief Justice Moore orders probate judges to not issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Many judges followed his order across the state.

US Unemployment Rate 2015: Latino Unemployment Rate Surpasses National US Average

While the overall U.S. unemployment rate grew during January, the Latino unemployment also saw minor growth.

U.S. Navy Reveals Electromagnetic Railgun That May Prove to Be Safer Weapon

The new weapon, which can fire a projectile using high electrical currents, was shown to the public this week. The EM railgun has been tested for some years and will continue trials into next year.

Sierra Nevada Wildfire 65 Percent Contained After Affecting 7,000 Acres and Destroying 40 Homes

A wildfire that started Friday in Northern California has already grown to 7,000 acres and destroyed 40 homes.

'Queen of the Pacific' Sandra Beltran 2015: Woman Who Allegedly Bridged Mexico, Colombia Drug Trade Freed After Winning Appeal

Sandra Avila Beltran was released from prison after winning an appeal. The judge in her case ruled her current sentence was based on offenses she already served time for.

U.S. Navy News: Firefighting Robots That Could Replace Sailors in Dangerous Situations Being Tested [Watch]

The Navy has been testing a firefighting robot along with Virginia Tech that can put out fires in place of human sailors and that can use sensors to see through smoke.

Colombia Peace Talks: FARC Rebels Want Miss Universe Paulina Vega to Participate in Peace Talks with Government

Colombia's Farc militia has tried talking to the Colombian government for two years. Now they are getting creative and inviting the new Miss Universe to help.

US, Cuba Relations 2015: End of Cuba Embargo May Bring Lawsuits, Competition to Miami's Tobacco Industry

The renewed push to normalize diplomatic relations has cigar fans excited as the end of the embargo may allow for Cuban cigars to be sold legally in the U.S.

TurboTax News: E-Filings Resume After Fake Returns Were Filed; Minnesota Lifts TurboTax Ban

TurboTax is once again allowing customers to e-file their state tax returns. This is after an increase in suspicious filings were discovered in the past week.
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