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Immigration Reform News 2014: Obama Administration Responds To Arizona Sheriff's Executive Action Lawsuit

The Obama Administration is urging dismissal of a lawsuit that threatens to dismantle the president's executive action on immigration.

Facebook Stock: In a Steady Decline, is this Stock still a Buy?

Should you buy or sell on this retraction? Shares of social media giant Facebook (FB) have been falling lately. Is this an opportunity to load up on shares or is it a warning sign of worse things to come? Facebook shares fell almost 3 percent Tuesday following a negative day on Wall Street.

United Health Foundation Report Finds Latinos Top List for Obesity

The United Health Foundation released its annual report on America's Health Rankings for the year 2014 and found that Latinos had the highest rate of binge drinking, physical inactivity and obesity.

Gay Veterans Approved to March in Boston's St. Patrick's Parade

For the first time ever, gay veterans will be allowed to march in South Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade next year.

Immigration Reform 2014 News: Obama Administration Unveils Largest U.S. Detention Center in Texas

The Obama Administration announced this week the opening of the nation's largest family immigration detention center in the rural Southern Texas town of Dilley. The center is being converted from former oil field workers camp and being prepared as authorities brace for another influx of mothers and children from across the U.S. border.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results December 16, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $113M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which currently stands at a whopping $113 million. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 11 p.m. EST.

NRA News: Gun Rights Advocacy Group Looses Push to Prevent Vivek Murthy's Confirmation as US Surgeon General

After months of indecision, the U.S. Senate has approved Dr. Vivek Murthy as surgeon general. Murthy proved a controversial pick because of his comments concerning the NRA and gun control reform.

New York City Stock Market Teen: New York Magazine Apologizes for False Story About Millionaire Teen

The publication issued an apology Tuesday when they discovered that an article about a New York teen who reportedly made $72 million in stocks was untrue.

John Crawford Ohio Cop Shooting Video: Family Suing Police Officers, Wal-Mart for $75K Following Black Man's Death

The family of an Ohio man shot and killed by police in a Dayton-area Walmart in August hopes to sue police and the store. Relatives announced their decision to sue at a Tuesday news conference, the newspaper added.

Top Trending Google Search Terms of 2014: Robin Williams' Death is Most Searched, Leads to Searches on Depression, Addiction

Internet users across the globe were most fascinated and consumed with searching about the death of Robin Williams, the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and Ebola, according to Google's annual list of the most popular search terms in the past year.

2016 Presidential Election & Candidates: Jeb Bush to 'Actively Explore' White House Bid

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Tuesday he will "actively explore" a run for the White House in 2016. The son of George H.W. Bush and brother of George W. Bush - the 41st and 43rd presidents of the United States, respectively - took to Facebook and Twitter to make the announcement.

US & Mexico Border News: Customs Officer Arrested After Allegedly Accepting Bribes From Cartels

A Customs and Border Protection officer was arrested last Friday after prosecutors accused him of taking bribes and allowing drug-hauling vehicles to cross a South Texas checkpoint into the United States.

North Carolina Supreme Court Justices Rule That Evidence Is Still Usable if Police Officers Make 'Some Mistakes'

Evidence seized during a traffic stop can be used in court even if a police officer pulled the car over based on a misunderstanding of the law, the Supreme Court ruled Monday.

E-Cigarette Studies, Research, Warning & Health Risks 2014: Study Finds Electronic Cigs Could Be a Gateway to Smoking for Teens

A new study seems to support evidence that e-cigarettes lure teenagers into smoking regular cigarettes, raising concern that the products could lead to a new generation of nicotine addicts.

Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting: Families Of Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Victims Sue Gun-maker, Seller

Families of nine of the victims killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School, and an injured teacher, filed a lawsuit in Connecticut state court on Monday against the manufacturer of the rifle used in the 2012 massacre, plus the distributor and the gun store where it was sold.

American Citizen Who Denounced the US on North Korean TV Reportedly Bipolar, Mother Says He Wanted to 'Protect Latinos' [Video]

An American citizen illegally crossed into North Korea and gave a speech denouncing the U.S. The man is believed to be bipolar and has not been imprisoned by North Korean authorities, unlike previous American captives..

Gun Control Debate: Families of Newtown, Connecticut Shooting Victims Sue Maker, Distributor and Store Selling AR-15 Rifle

The families of some of the Sandy Hook massacre victims, which took place in Newtown, Connecticut two years ago, are seeking an unspecified monetary recompense for what happened to their loved ones.

US Marine Charged With Murder of Transgender Filipina Woman, Reportedly Told Colleagues He 'Killed a He/She'

A U.S. Marine has been charged with murder for strangling a transgender Filipina woman to death. Philippine government prosecutors charged detained Marine Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton with murder Monday in the killing of a Filipina transgender woman named Jennifer Laude.

Whites The New Minority In America In 30 Years, Says U.S. Census

New population projections based on the U.S. Census Bureau show whites will become a minority by 2044 while Latinos, Asians and multiracial populations are all expected to double in size over the next few decades. America will be a nation with a youthful, growing minority population juxtaposed against an aging, slow-growing, and soon to be declining white population.

Oakland Police Protest: At Least 13 Arrested in Oakland Police Protest

At least 13 protesters were arrested Monday in Oakland as they blocked downtown roads in a protest against recent police shootings.