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Senate to Vote Monday on $1.1 Trillion Spending Bill After Holding Rare Saturday Session to Settle Immigration Debate

Although Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid tried to send the Senate home for the weekend and reconvene on Monday, Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee created a procedural roadblock, insisting that the Majority Leader allow a vote on an amendment to the bill that would deter funding from President Obama's executive order to stop almost 5 million undocumented immigrants from being deported.

Southern California Rainfall: Major Flooding, Landslide & Increased Traffic Accidents After Heavy Rain

Heavy rains and strong winds blew that caused blackouts across widespread areas of Northern California hit the southern part of the state Friday.

$1.1 Trillion Government Budget Heads To Senate For Vote

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote to pass the House-approved $1.1. trillion spending bill to keep the government running through to next September and to avoid a government shutdown.

Portland School Shooting: Police Arrest Man Believed to Have Shot 4 People Near High School in Portland

A suspect believed to be connected to a shooting that took place Friday near a high school in Portland, Oregon was brought into custody early Saturday.

New Study: Great Recession Has Widened Wealth Gap Between Latinos, Blacks v. Whites

Although the Great Recession hurt a vast majority of Americans, a new study shows that white Americans are recovering at a much faster pace compared to Blacks and Hispanics, who are still suffering from the 2008 economic meltdown. As a result, the wealth gap has widened along racial and ethnic lines.

Facebook Rumors: Dislike Button Not Coming to Social Media Platform But Alternate Choices Being Discussed

When Mark Zuckerberg was asked if Facebook was considering a dislike function, the answer was that the company is "thinking about it."

FAA Delay: Comprehensive Set of Rules On Drone Use May Not Be Finalized Until 2017 or Later

The government continues to delay in passing a comprehensive set of rules addressing drones, and it is unlikely to have anything until 2017.

McDonald's Menu: Fast Food Chain To Reduce Menu Options in Order to Offer Quicker Service

McDonald's announced it will reduce the offerings on its menu in order to speed up service, as well as become more competitive in an increasingly tough fast food market.

Four Boys Rescued After Mother Is Found Dead and Father Has Hour-Long Standoff With San Diego Police

Four boys were rescued by police from their father in a standoff on a San Diego highway overpass, just hours after their mother's body was found in the trunk of a car.

MLB News: Latina Official Files Suit Against MLB for Discrimination

Major League Baseball's highest-ranking Hispanic woman in a management role filed a lawsuit against MLB Commissioner Bud Selig and others this week that claims she faced discrimination there for two decades.

Powerball Numbers & Results December 13, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $70 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Dec. 13 Powerball jackpot, which currently stands at $70 million. The drawing will take place Saturday night at 11 p.m. ET.

Geminid Meteor Shower Date and When to Watch: Meteor Shower Will Peak on Saturday Night

The Geminid meteor shower will be the brightest Saturday night into Sunday morning. The Geminid meteor shower, which gets its name from Gemini–the constellation it appears to originate from–will be the brightest Saturday night into Sunday morning.

New York City to Offer Municipal Identification Card to 8 Million Citizens

New York City is making preparation to offer 8 million New York residents the chance to apply for a municipal identification card, IDNYC. Half of New York City residents, aged 16 and over, do not have a New York State Driver's License.

Native Americans Allowed to Grow and Sell Marijuana on Their Land, Even in States Where Practice Is Illegal

Native American tribes are allowed to grow and sell marijuana on their lands, even in states where the practice is not legalized, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday.

Father Faces 20 Years in Prison for Falsifying Income So Daughter Could Get $160K Toward Harvard Tuition

A father of a former Harvard University student is facing 20 years in prison for falsifying his income so that his daughter could be awarded over $160,000 in financial aid from the college and the federal government.

Senate Armed Services Chairman: Bush Administration Misled American People About Iraq

The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee has released new information claiming the Bush administration misled the American people in the run-up to the war in Iraq.

Mitt Romney 2016: Former Massachusetts Governor May Run for President for Third Time As Other Candidates Considered Weak

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney may run for president of the United States for the third time.

SantaCon NYC 2014 Routes & Rules: What You Need to Know to Participate in SantaCon

SantaCon 2014 is underway! The meetup was revealed to be on Broadway Ave. between W 44th and W43rd streets. Look for the group in the red suits!

Two Males, Two Females Shot Near Portland High School

Three people were taken to a hospital after being shot on Friday afternoon near a high school in Portland, Oregon.

Tamir Rice Cop Shooting Video: Autopsy Rules 12-Year-Old's Death Was a Homicide

The death of the 12-year-old boy who was fatally shot while carrying a toy gun last month by a Cleveland police officer has been ruled a homicide by the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office.