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Wisconsin College Student Brooke Baures Found Dead Inside Restaurant Food Elevator

Officials in Wisconsin are investigating the mysterious death of a 21-year-old college student whose body was found Monday in a food elevator at a bar and grill where she worked.

Michael Brown Shooting Case: Ferguson Police Chief Becomes Target For Black Panther Murder Plot

Darren Wilson continues hiding after trials are over. According to reports by the Daily Caller, Brandon Orlando Baldwin and Olajuwon Ali Davis--two men affiliated with the New Black Panther Party--allegedly premeditated the murders of Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson and St.

Capital Punishment News Update 2014: What's Next for Mentally Ill Texas Man?

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the execution of Scott Panetti hours before it started. They will investigate the case's "complex legal questions" in subsequent oral arguments.

McDonald's McChicken Assault: Man Allegedly Throws Chicken at Wife, Gets Sent to County Jail

An Iowa man was sent to jail after assaulting his pregnant wife with a McDonald's McChicken sandwich Tuesday.

Live TV vs. Streaming Content: Live Television Viewership Declines

Live television is less and less popular among viewers, who increasingly prefer time-shifted and streaming content. The newspaper cited a Nielsen report that concludes that the average American's time spent watching live TV decreased by 12 minutes from July through September. The daily average is now 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Texas Execution Case: Circuit Court of Appeals Grants Stay of Execution for Scott Panetti

Less than eight hours before he was condemned to die by lethal injection, The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has granted Scott Panetti a stay of execution.

Eric Garner Ruling Today: Grand Jury Votes Not To Indict New York Police Officer In Chokehold Death

A Staten Island grand jury voted on Wednesday not to bring criminal charges against the New York City police officer at the center of the Eric Garner case.

Eric Garner Death & Chokehold Case: NYC Grand Jury Votes Not to Indict NYPD Officer

A New York City grand jury has decided not to indict New York Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the death of Eric Garner, the Staten Island man who died after police allegedly put him in an illegal chokehold in July.

California Weather & Drought: Lack of Rain Slows Christmas Tree Production in The Golden State

Californians shopping for Christmas trees may not see the quality they have in past years because of the severe drought the west has been experiencing.

Supreme Court Cases 2014: Court to Determine if UPS Discriminated Against Pregnant Woman

The Supreme Court will hear a case brought by former driver for United Parcel Service who says the shipping company refused to accommodate her during her pregnancy. The justices' verdict could affect many women who continue to work throughout their pregnancies

American Teacher Stabbed to Death in Abu Dhabi

An American woman who worked as a teacher in Abu Dhabi was stabbed to death at a shopping mall there. The incident occurred Monday afternoon in a public restroom, and the attacker was wearing a black robe and full-face veil, according to police. The shopping mall is located on Reem Island in the affluent United Arab emirate.

Holiday Delivery: USPS Offering 7-Day Shipping Service to Major Cities in Effort to Compete with FedEx, UPS

The postal service ramps up its delivery schedule in hopes to outperform FedEx and UPS during the increased holiday season package volume.

Powerball Numbers & Results December 3, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $40 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Dec. 3 Powerball jackpot, which currently stands at $40 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday night at 11 p.m. EDT.

Alonzo Brown NYC Attack: Man Who Kicked, Robbed Woman and Baby in the Bronx Says 'I'm Sorry'

Despite his apology, a 24-year-old mother says she can't forgive the man who brutally kicked and robbed her while she was holding her 2-month-old baby in New York City last week.

Affordable Care Act Pros and Cons: Fewer Patient Deaths, Billions in Health Care Costs Saved Since 2010, Says HHS Secretary

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) claimed approximately 50,000 less patients have died in hospitals due in part of provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also referred to as Obamacare.

Eric Garner Death & Chokehold Case: NYC Grand Jury Expected to Vote on Whether or Not to Indict NYPD Officer

A New York City grand jury is expected to vote on whether or not New York police officer Daniel Pantaleo should be criminally prosecuted for his actions in the death of Eric Garner, the Staten Island man who died after police put him in an illegal chokehold in July.

Bill Cosby Update: Star Sued for Molestation; Woman Says He Assaulted Her When She was 15

A woman has filed a lawsuit against the comedian Bill Cosby alleging that he sexually assaulted her when she was 15.

Immigration Executive Action Update: What Obama Did Not Address: Immigrant Detention Centers - What You Need to Know

President Barack Obama's immigration executive orders addressed issues including border security, expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), work permit authorization for undocumented immigrant parents of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, but one topic left unanswered for many immigrant rights groups is the management of detention centers.

Obama Proposes 50,000 Body Cameras for Nation's Police Departments After Ferguson Shooting

President Barack Obama announced on Monday he will seek $263 million from Congress to better train police officers nationwide.

Supreme Court Ruling Today: Are Online Death Threats Protected Speech? U.S. Supreme Court To Determine in New Case

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in a case that could determine whether the First Amendment of the Constitution protects death threats made on the Internet as free speech.