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North Korea's Internet Still Spotty After Monday Blackout for Yet-Unknown Reasons

The hermit nation continued to have problems with its national Internet connectivity on Tuesday, though the downtime lasted minutes this time instead of hours.

LGBT News: FDA to Ease Lifetime Ban on Gay Blood Donors, But There's a Catch

The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will relax a lifetime ban forbidding gay men to donate blood, if they have abstained from gay sex for one year.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results December 23, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $142M Jackpot

Many people would gladly welcome a $142 million check this Christmas. However, to make this wish come true, then should purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which currently stands at a whopping $142 million before taxes.

Santa Claus Cleared for Takeoff on This Year’s Newly High-Tech Journey; Track His Christmas Flight in Real Time, Right Here

Transport Canada, an army of the Canadian government, officially confirmed on Tuesday that Santa Claus has been cleared for a safe take-off for his journey to deliver toys to boys and girls around the world on Christmas Eve.

Latina Organizations Join Coalition Calling On State Lawmakers To Promote Women's Health & Rights

The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunities and the Center Reproductive Rights have formed a coalition of nearly 60 women's health organizations calling on state lawmakers to promote policies to support women's health and reproductive rights.

Ebola Health News: Doctors Working to Cure Virus With Antibodies From Former Patient

Research shows that Ebola survivors may hold the cure to the deadly virus outbreak in West Africa, which has killed 7,000 people and counting.

DA Says Former Milwaukee Police Officer Won't Be Charged in 'Justified' Shooting Death of Unarmed Black Homeless Man Dontre Hamilton

A former Milwaukee police officer has been cleared of all charges in the shooting death of an unarmed African American homeless man with a history of mental illness.

NYPD Officer Killing: Mayor Bill De Blasio Asks Protesters to Pause Demonstrations Until After Funerals

In wake of the two NYPD officers who were gunned down on Saturday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called for protesters to take a brief hiatus until after the officers are laid to rest.

Tech Stocks Market Report: Records Stock Surge; Facebook, Apple, Twitter All Rise

The S&P 500 hit another record close Monday with tech stocks especially faring well. The S&P 500 hit another record close Monday with tech stocks especially faring well.

Obama: Keystone XL Pipeline Will Have No Benefit For Americans

Republican leadership in Congress has said authorizing the Keystone XL pipeline will be its first order of business next year, but President Barack Obama said the project would be of small benefit to Americans.

Man Charged With Killing 2 NYPD Officers Had Criminal Background and History of Violence, Mental Instability

Police say that the man charged with killing two NYPD officers had a troubled history of violence and instability, along with multiple run-ins with the law.

ACLU/Human Rights Watch Calls For Investigation of Bush Administration on Use of Torture

The American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Watch has called on the Justice Department to open an investigation into the torture practices committed during the administration of President George W. Bush.

Holiday 2014 Hot Toys: Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Stride-to-Ride Puppy on Sale

Fisher-Price has created an affordable, intelligent ride-on toy that is a must-have for babies and toddlers.

Dish Subscribers Lose Fox News; Provider, Channel Blame Each Other

Not only have Dish Network and Fox News Channel failed to settle a contract dispute, but the satellite provider and the news channel cannot even agree on who is responsible for the fact that Dish subscribers have been unable to watch the Fox News Channel and the Fox Business Network since Sunday.

Eric Garner's Family and Rev. Al Sharpton Denounce Murder of NYPD Officers

While patrolling a Brooklyn neighborhood Saturday, two New York police officers were killed by a man who had also shot his ex-girlfriend and broadcast his intention to kill police on Instagram.

Federal Government to Sue NYC Over Rikers Prison Abuse

The Justice Department will file charges against New York City over inmate abuse at Rikers Island, the city's correctional facility. Mayor de Blasio promised to reform the prison but the federal government will go forward with its case.

California Kidnapping: Teen Saves Sister from Attempted Kidnapping

Teen saves his 4-year-old sister from kidnapper in Southern California A southern California teen saved his 4-year-old sister from a kidnap attempt Saturday, ABC news reported.

Obama Immigration Plan: Presidential Memorandum Aims to Reform, Streamline US Immigrant Visa System

While President Barack Obama issued executive actions that may defer nearly five million undocumented immigrants from deportation, he also issued a "presidential memorandum" aimed towards modernizing and streamlining the country's immigration visa system.

Living with HIV in China: Hundreds of Villagers Reportedly Sign Petition Seeking to Ban Child with HIV

In a small part of China's region, stigma and discrimination of those living with HIV or AIDS, has lead to this crisis.

Marco Rubio on Immigration Reform 2014: Florida Senator Slams President's New Policy on Cuba

Rubio continus to slam Obama's Cuba policy Florida Sen. Marco Rubio continues to fight against President Barack Obama's new policy on Cuba, saying that it won't encourage democracy in the island nation, according to CNN.
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