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US Same-Sex Marriage Pros and Cons: Supreme Court Justices to Hold Meeting on Hearing Legal Gay Marriage Cases in 5 States

The Supreme Court justices are set to hold a private meeting Friday to decide whether they should hear same-sex marriage cases later on this year.

Brooklyn, New York Elevator Shooting: NYPD Search for Gunman Caught on Video in Bedford-Stuyvesant Apartment Building

Officials with the New York Police Department are searching for a man who a surveillance video filmed shooting another man inside of an elevator in Brooklyn.

Voter ID Wisconsin: Civil Rights Groups Challenge US Supreme Court to Review Wisconsin Voter ID Law

Civil rights organizations are challenging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision that allowed Wisconsin's voter ID laws.

Cassandra C. Cancer News: Judge Rules Teen Must Receive Chemotherapy

A Connecticut judge has determined that the young cancer patient does not have the mental capacity to make her own treatment decisions. Learn more here.

Unemployment Claims Drop, Economy Could Be Improving

More jobs added in 2014 Unemployment benefit applications were down last week when compared to previous weeks, a sign that the economy is improving and more employers are hiring or retaining employees.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Hopes Cities Will Follow New York's Lead on Plastic Foam Food Containers Ban

New York restaurants will no longer be able to use plastic foam containers when a citywide ban goes into effect July 1. Mayor Bill de Blasio also plans to do away with single-use foam items such as cups, plates, trays or clamshell containers used at eateries, stores and manufacturers, the channel said.

CDC Report Suggests Severe Flu Season This Year as the 2015 Vaccine Shot Is Less Effective

About half the country is experiencing high flu activity, showing early indication this flu season may be severe, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New York Public School Vaccine Requirement Is Constitutional: Court

A Manhattan court's ruling affirms that New York City's public school vaccine requirement for children is indeed within the bounds of the law. Learn more here.

Florida Father Charged With Throwing 5-Year-Old Daughter Off of a Bridge Into Tampa Bay

A 5-year-old Florida girl was found dead after a St. Petersburg police officer said he witnessed her father throw her off a bridge into Tampa Bay early Thursday.

Dozens Hurt in 18 Vehicle Crash on I-80 Interstate in Clarion Township, Pennsylvania During 'Heavy' 2015 Winter Snow

At least two people died and dozens were injured when 18 vehicles plowed into one another during a snowstorm on Interstate 80. The crash, which involved nine trucks and nine cars occurred at 1:40 p.m. in the westbound lanes of the freeware in Clarion Township, Pennsylvania, state police said.

Winter Weather Forecast & Conditions Update: Storm Aimed for Western Michigan to Bring Blizzard-like Conditions

Residents in West Michigan should gear up for another winter blast as a snow storm is expected to affect the region Thursday afternoon into Friday morning.

Police Officer Fatally Shoots Man at Airport in Columbus, Ohio

A man was fatally shot by a police officer during an altercation at the Columbus, Ohio airport on Wednesday.

2016 Presidential Race Candidates: Sen. Marco Rubio Says He Would Be 'Very Competitive' in 2016 Presidential Race

Florida Senator Marco Rubio said Wednesday that he can win the 2016 presidential race, Associated Press reported.

Michael Brown Shooting Trial Update: Grand Juror Sues Prosecutor for Ferguson Case

A member of the grand jury for the Ferguson case sued the county prosecutor Monday, claiming that the public's impression of the grand jury's work was "not entirely accurate," New York Times reported.

Obama Immigration Plan: Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto Announces Plans for Mexican Citizens to Receive Proper Documents, Comments on Cuban Relations

U.S. President Barack Obama met with Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto ahead of the countries' bilateral High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) meeting. While Peña Nieto and Obama discussed economic topics, the two presidents spoke about immigration and the renewed diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba.

Baby Born With Teeth: Parents 'Shocked' After Noticing Newborn's Two Front Teeth

A newborn's dental development made national headlines this week when CNN and other news organizations reported that a Missouri baby was born with two bottom row front teeth already in. But the occurrence, while rare, is not exactly unheard of.

US Customs and Border Protection Report Shows Record Number of Meth Seizures at California-Mexico Border in 2014

Seizures of methamphetamine at U.S. ports of entry along the California-Mexico border reached unprecedented levels in 2014.

9 Earthquakes Shake Irving, Dallas Suburb in 24 Hours as North Texas Sees Earthquake Trend Continue

The Dallas metropolitan area was rattled by no fewer than nine earthquakes in a span of 24 hours. The temblors were recorded in Irving, a suburb of Texas's third-largest city.

Connecticut Supreme Court to Hear Case on Doctors' Decision to Force Teen to Receive Chemotherapy Treatment for Cancer

The Connecticut Supreme Court is set to hear a case on Thursday regarding a 17-year-old girl who is being forced against her will by the state to receive chemotherapy treatment for cancer.

Paul Revere & Sam Adams Time Capsule: Conservators Open 1795 Capsule

Conservators on Tuesday opened a 1795 that Revolutionary War hero Paul Revere and Founding Father Samuel Adams had embedded in a cornerstone of the Massachusetts Statehouse at the end of the 18th century.