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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

By Paola Hernández
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

By Paola Hernández
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]

By Paola Hernández
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

By Paola Hernández
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

By Paola Hernández
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

By Paola Hernández
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.

ISIS Terrorist Group: U.S. Department of Justice Charges Six for Providing Support, 'Conspiring' With ISIS

By Paola Hernández
The FBI and Justice Department found the group was sending money and supplies, such as combat clothes and firearms accessories, to ISIS fighters in Syria.

HIV, Syphilis Testing May Be Possible Through App and $34 Attachment

By Paola Hernández
Researchers at Columbia University developed a device to test for sexually transmitted infections. Researchers at Columbia University have taken the inner workings of a laboratory test for sexually transmitted diseases and made them accessible for an iPhone, Voxxi reports.

Measles Outbreak 2015: By 2017, University of California Will Require Students to Receive Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccines

By Paola Hernández
Starting in 2017, the University of California school system will requires students to receive the measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox, meningococcus, tetanus and whooping cough vaccination.

Bill Clinton Presidency: Former U.S. Leader Meets with President Nieto, Apologizes for Causing Drug Traffickers to Move Through Mexico

By Paola Hernández
Former U.S President Bill Clinton was in Mexico Friday to meet with Mexico's president Enrique Peña Nieto at the summit for Youth and Productivity in Mexico City.

U.S. Foreign Policy: President Obama Releases Revised Security Strategy Detailing Priorities for Remainder of Term

By Paola Hernández
New strategy includes tackling violent extremism, Russian aggression, cyberattacks, etc. Includes international coalition to battle issues.

Pope Francis to Speak Before Congress in September, Confirms John Boehner

By Paola Hernández
Pope Francis will be the first Roman Catholic leader to address a joint meeting of Congress on Sept. 24, House Speaker John Boehner said Thursday.

Taco Bell New Items 2015: Fast Food Chain Testing the Quesalupa, a Chalupa With Cheese-Stuffed Shell, in Toledo, Ohio

By Paola Hernández
If Toledo, Ohio, does not love Taco Bell's newest idea, the Quesalupa, the rest of the nation will not get a chance to try it.

Powerball Numbers & Results February 7, 2015: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $380 Million Jackpot

By Paola Hernández
There is lots of excitement for the Feb. 7 Powerball jackpot, which has grown to a whopping $380 million. The drawing will take place Saturday night at 11 p.m. ET.

NBC Anchor Brian Williams Sparks Doubt About Hurricane Katrina Coverage After Admitting Iraq Helicopter Story Was Fake

By Paola Hernández
Brian Williams, the anchor of NBC's flagship "Nightly News," continued to take flak on Friday, this time over his account of the network's Hurricane Katrina coverage. The New Orleans Advocate is now scrutinizing Williams' comments about the aftermath of the storm, which hit the Louisiana city in 2005.

Massachusetts Police Investigate Death of Toddler Suffocated by Plastic Bag Used in At-Home Lice Treatment

By Paola Hernández
Officials in Massachusetts are investigating the death of an 18-month-old girl who suffocated from a plastic bag that was put over her hair in effort to remove head lice with a home remedy.

Two Philadelphia Cops Indicted In Brutality Case After Severely Beating Hispanic Man

By Paola Hernández
Two white Philadelphia police officers were charged this week with severely beating up an unarmed Hispanic man and then falsely charging him with aggravated assault and resisting arrest.

Bigfoot Evidence and Sightings 2015: Video Allegedly Captures Sasquatch in Yellowstone National Park [Watch]

By Paola Hernández
A YouTube video that claims to have captured a herd of Bigfoot roaming through Yellowstone National Park has gone viral.

Jodi Arias Trial Update News: Prosecution's Key Witness Admits Arias Has a Mental Disorder in Death Penalty Retrial

By Paola Hernández
Defense lawyers cross-examined the prosecution's star witness on day 35 of the Jodi Arias death penalty sentencing retrial on Thursday.
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