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CENTCOM YouTube and Twitter Hacked: ISIS Posts Videos, Tweets 'in the Name of Allah'

ISIS hacked into U.S. Central Command’s Twitter and YouTube accounts and began posting threats, documents and propaganda videos. Both accounts have since been suspended.

Moscow, Idaho Man John Lee Arrested After Police Find 5 Guns Following 4 Person Shooting Spree

A Moscow, Idaho, man is in custody following a shooting spree in which he allegedly shot four people, killing three. Police are investigating the man's motive and have discovered multiple weapons in his possession.

Summit to 'Counteract' Extremism to Be Held in Washington Following Paris Attacks

The event will take place on Feb. 18 in Washington. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder confirmed the news on Sunday.

President Obama's Free Community College Plan Could Affect Millions of Latinos Nationwide

President Obama's announcement this week regarding his proposal to pay for two years of community college could have a huge effect on millions of Latinos around the nation who are considering a postsecondary education.

George Zimmerman Update: Former Neighborhood Watch Volunteer Arrested on Aggravated Assault, Domestic Violence Charges

George Zimmerman, the infamous former Florida neighborhood watch volunteer who was acquitted in the 2012 shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, was arrested Friday on charges of aggravated assault and domestic violence with a weapon.

Powerball Numbers & Results January 10, 2015: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $162 Million Jackpot

If you would like to start 2015 with an extra $162 million in your bank account, then you should try your luck at the Powerball lottery jackpot. The drawing will take place Saturday night at 11 p.m. ET.

Keystone XL Pipeline Pros and Cons: House Passes Bill Authorizing Construction of Pipeline; Obama Vows to Veto

The House voted Friday to approve the Keystone XL pipeline shortly after the Nebraska Supreme Court handed down a ruling in favor of building the controversial Canada-to-Texas pipeline.

Jodi Arias Trial Update News 2014: Judge Refuses to Release Transcript of Arias' Secret Testimony in Death Penalty Trial

The judge in Jodi Arias' sentencing retrial is postponing the release of the secret testimony Arias gave in a closed-courtroom last October.

Madden 15 Player Ratings, Ultimate Team & Playoff Roster Update on Xbox One, PS4: Jan. 10 Divisional Round Predictions

Here, we preview Saturday's games based on Madden NFL 2015 rankings. Previously, we previewed Sunday's NFL Divisional Round Playoff games. Here, we preview Saturday's games based on Madden NFL 2015 rankings.

Immigration Executive Actions Update: John Boehner, House GOP to Introduce Legislation Reversing Immigration Executive Actions

With the 114th Congress sworn into its new session, Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner, R-Ohio, announced plans to counter President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Free Community College Plan Details: America’s College Promise Program by Obama - What You Need To Know

President Barack Obama announced plans Friday to recommend free community college for certain students in a proposal titled “Promise of Higher Education in the United States.”

CES 2015: The Most Important News From The Week

The Consumer Electronics Show is wrapping up its week in Las Vegas, and while the majority of the focus is (obviously) consumer electronics, these three big can't-miss announcements dominated the headlines for CES 2015.

Tucson, Arizona Superintendent Risking $14M for Mexican-American, African-American Programs Despite Ban on Ethnic Studies

A superintendent of the Tucson Unified School District is authorizing an expansion of ethnic studies in Arizona despite a law being signed banning the studies from being taught in the school district.

Michigan Accident & Crash on Interstate 94: Winter Weather Causes 70-Car Pileup; 1 Dead

One person was killed in a massive pile up of nearly 70 vehicles Friday morning on Interstate 94 just 10 miles from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Reuters reported.

More Information Revealed About Dead Iraq War Veteran Responsible for El Paso, Texas VA Clinic Shooting

The FBI has said the shooter, a former Iraq War veteran, killed a psychologist at the base. Though his motives remain unknown, in 2013 the two men has a verbal altercation in which the shooter threatened the doctor.

Richard Ramirez Death: Killing of Unarmed Man By Police Officer Was Justified, Jury Says

The killing of an unarmed Montana man by a police officer was justified Wednesday by a jury, Associated Press reported.

Woman Gives Birth Without Even Knowing She Was Pregnant; How Did She Do It?

A Massachusetts woman who learned that she was pregnant at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday gave birth to a healthy baby girl 51 minutes later. Katie Kropas did not know she was with child and had rushed to a hospital because of "crazy lower back pain."

US Census Bureau Considering Going Online With 2020 Survey: Test Data Currently Being Collected by Android Smartphones, Tablets

That door-knocker coming with a clipboard and pen to your door every 10 years will still be coming in the years ahead. In 2020, however, the U.S. Census could go digital, and the door-knocker will likely be carrying a tablet or smartphone instead.

Gay Marriage Laws & Court Cases: Supreme Court Mulls State Marriage Bans

The U.S. Supreme Court, which in October decided not to take up the issue of state bans on gay marriage, may be reconsidering. The justices will meet behind closed doors on Friday to once again review whether to hear cases on the contentious issue.

Weight Loss Plans, Programs, Tips & Diets: How to Slim Down in the New Year

There are so many fad diets out there. Do any of those diets and programs actually keep their promises?