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CDC Study: Most Heavy Drinkers Are Not Alcoholics Because They Are Not Alcohol Dependent

Only one out of every 10 heavy drinkers in the United States technically qualifies as an alcoholic. The statistic is based on a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which found that most adults who drink too much still "(fall) short of the criteria for alcoholism."

Jodi Arias Trial Update News 2014: Message From Travis Alexander Calling Arias a 'Whore,' 'Evil' Presented in Death Penalty Retrial

During day 12 of the Jody Arias death penalty retrial, the jury heard more testimony about explicit email and text message exchanges between Arias and her former boyfriend, Travis Alexander, before he was murdered.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results November 21, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $43M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which currently stands at $43 million. The drawing will take place on Friday, Nov. 21, at 11 p.m. EST.

Five Texas Family Members Die in Car Crash on Way to Disney World Vacation: Teen Driver Fell Asleep at the Wheel

Five members of a Texas family died in a tragic car accident on Interstate 20 while they were on their way to Disney World on Wednesday.

Federal Officials Investigating Drone Spottings: 3 Drones Spotted Near JFK Airport and Nassau County, New York

Federal officials launched an investigation after three commercial pilots reported drones flying near their planes while on final approach to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport this week.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration Reform: President Announces Order Protecting 5 Million Immigrants

President Barack Obama delivered his national address to outline his executive actions on immigration reform which will protect as many as five million undocumented immigrants from deportation.

Mozilla Changes Default Search Engine to Yahoo

5-year deal signed between two companies Mozilla and Yahoo are teaming up to make a search engine experience that will not include Google. A five-year deal between Yahoo and Mozilla will begin in December.

US Navy Supply Ships Collide Off Coast of Yemen

Two U.S. Navy ships collided in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday. No sailors were injured in the incident.

Holiday Weekend Travel Traffic Expected to Be Busiest in Years

Over the upcoming holiday weekend, more than 46 million Americans are expected to travel around Thanksgiving

Beyonce and Jay Z Divorce Rumors: Leaked 'Ring Off' Song Points to Trouble in Paradise for Couple

A leaked Beyoncé track may have those pesky divorce rumors reigniting around the singer. A leaked Beyoncé track may have those pesky divorce rumors reigniting around the singer.

HBO Go Subsription: Service is Coming to Xbox One, Allows Users to Watch HBO From Their Consoles

New a la carte system is good for HBO fans HBO Go is the new HBO for multiple devices, even video game consoles. What that means is, as long as a user has Internet and an HBO subscription, whether it be through their phone, through their high speed connection or even through their Xbox One, they will be able to watch HBO programming.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Warns New York Residents to 'Stay Home' as 8 Feet of Snow Is Expected to Hit Buffalo

Residents in Buffalo, New York endured a fresh coating of snow that began falling Thursday morning right after another ferocious snow storm left 10 people dead and over five feet of snow accumulation.

Ebola News: Tourists From West Africa Will Be Allowed to Stay in the US for Over a Year

The United States is giving visitors from Ebola-ravaged countries temporary protected status, which allows them to remain in the country for up to 18 months.

Marijuana Legalization: Civil Rights Attorneys Say New York City's New Weed Summons Policy Lacks Balance

Although New Yorkers will no longer be arrested for carrying small amounts of marijuana, civil rights attorneys say that the new policy of handing out summons to violators will further burden the overtaxed court system.

Gay Marriage Ban and Laws: Montana Republican Attorney General Calls Appealing Same-Sex Weddings His 'Sworn Duty'

Montana becomes the newest state to overturn its same-sex marriage ban after a district judge said it violated the fourteenth amendment.

Immigration Reform News Update: Immigrant Families, Friends Hold 'Watching Parties' Around Tri-State For Obama Announcement

In churches and community centers around the Tri-State area tonight in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, immigrant families and friends will hold 'watching parties' when President Barack Obama addresses the nation and announces his plans for executive action on immigration reform.

Michael Brown Police Shooting News: Ferguson, Missouri Police Arrest Protestors for Blocking Traffic in Buildup to Grand Jury Decision

Police in Ferguson, Missouri arrested about six protesters who gathered outside of the city's police station Wednesday night in wake of the upcoming grand jury decision that will decide whether or not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown.

Immigration News Update: Immigration Coalition Prepped for Obama Announcement, Warn About Fraud

A coalition of New York immigration groups, district attorney officers, and the Consulate General of Mexico announced preparation plans and monitoring for fraud for when President Obama announces relief remedies for immigrants on Thursday night.

Florida State University Shooting Update & Death: Armed Man Killed By Police After Opening Fire in Library; 3 Injured

An armed man opened fire early Thursday in a Florida State University library, filled with hundreds of students studying for exams

California Gov. Jerry Brown, Others Oppose Potential University of California Tuition Hike

The regents committee that controls the University of California system will vote on a proposal to increase tuition at its 10 campuses by as much as 5 percent a year over the next five years.