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MArk Berndt Elementary School Pedophile: L.A. School District Settles Lawsuit With Sexual Abuse Victims for $139 Million

The Los Angeles school district agreed to pay $139 million to families of students who were subjected to sexual abuse by an elementary school teacher who took bondage-style pictures of several of his students, according to school officials on Friday.

Black Friday and Christmas Shopping: Best Toys to Buy This Holiday Season

This holiday shopping season is right around the corner and predictions are piling up about what will be the "hot" trending toys every child is going to want for gifts

Immigration Executive Action Update: President Obama Outlines Executive Action Plan In Las Vegas Speech

On Friday, President Obama outlined his executive action plans on immigration reform to a crowd at Del Sol High School in Las Vegas. The actions, announced Thursday, will affect up to 5 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., many of whom are the parents or spouses of legal residents.

Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson Reportedly Negoiating Plans to Resign Over Death of Michael Brown

Darren Wilson, the police officer responsible for fatally shooting teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri over the summer, is reportedly negotiating the terms of his resignation in wake of the upcoming grand jury decision that will decide whether or not to indict him.

Over 300 Mexicans Protest for Missing Students Outside New York Mexican Consulate For Global Day of Action

Hundreds of Mexicans protested outside the Mexican Consulate in New York to show global solidarity over a corrupted government, a desire for the end to the "Drug Wars" and the 43 missing Ayotzinapa students.

'Mortal Kombat X' News, Release Date & Gameplay: Find Out Who Won the Favorite Character Poll, Plus Rumored Guest Characters

Guest characters could be coming to "Mortal Kombat X" in addition to the confirmed characters.

NYPD Fatal Shooting in Brooklyn: Police Department Under Fire After Rookie Officer Shoots, Kills Unarmed Man

NYPD rookie officer shoots unarmed black man in the stairwell of Brooklyn housing apartments; Girlfriend is distraught.

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.