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Jodi Arias Death Penalty Trial: Prosecutors and Defense Lawyers in Arias Death Penalty Trial Deny Deleting Porn Evidence

The prosecution and the defense in the Jodi Arias sentencing retrial continued to accuse each other of allegedly deleting pornographic files from Travis Alexander's computer.

New York City Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Improve Resident-Police Relations, Police Commission Calls it an Intrusion

The New York City Right to Know Act is being introduced, with local residents and civil rights advocates hoping it will help police officers and residents communicate with each other more effectively in the hopes of defusing conflict before it escalates.

Obamacare Open Enrollment 2015: Healthcare.gov Second Enrollment Period Opens Saturday With Improved Cyber Security, Upgrades

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will be put to the test once again as the Healthcare.gov federal health insurance marketplace starts its second open enrollment period of Saturday.

Hachette Book Titles Delayed Despite Resolution With Amazon

While the Amazon-Hachette Book Group dispute has reportedly ended, regaining normal service on certain products may still take a bit longer

Louisiana Senate Race Poll 2014: Republican Bill Cassidy Leads Runoff Poll; Mary Landrieu Pushes Keystone XL Pipeline Bill

The Democrats have an opportunity to save a U.S. Senate seat in Congress, but the odds are not positive for Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., despite an effort to pass the controversial Keystone XL pipeline in Congress.

Obama Nominates First Latino To Head U.S. Marshals New York Office

President Obama Friday announced that Michael Greco has been nominated to be the next United States Marshal for the Southern District of New York. Greco currently serves as a lieutenant in the state police and would be the first Latino to hold the post.

Former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne Dies at 81

Chicago’s first and only female mayor in history, Jane Byrne, passed away Friday morning at the age of 81.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Calls For $10B Nuclear Overhaul

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel calls for an increase in $10 billion to overhaul America's nuclear arsenal.

New York City's Dominican Population Becomes Largest Latino Community for the First Time

A new study found that Dominicans have become the largest Latino group in New York City, surpassing the Puerto Rican population for the first time.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results November 14, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $26M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which currently stands at $26 million. The drawing will take place on Friday, Nov. 14, at 11 p.m. EST.

West Virginia University Suspends All Sororities and Fraternities After Student Found Unconscious

All Greek-letter fraternities and sororities at West Virginia University were suspended Thursday following several incidents involving dangerous behavior.

Daughter Successfully Sues Parents to Pay for College Tuition

A New Jersey court ruled in favor of a young woman who sued her parents to pay for her college tuition.

Jesse Matthew Assault Case: Man Accused of Abducting Hannah Graham Gets a Trial Date

Jesse Matthew, the 32-year-old Albemarle, Virginia man accused of abducting University of Virginia student Hannah Graham, is facing a trial date for an unrelated sexual assault in Fairfax County.

Justice Department Secretly Spying on Thousands of American Cellphone Users

New disclosures show the Justice Department is engaged in dragnet surveillance when it uses aircraft equipped with a device that mimics a cellphone tower and scoops up data from thousands of mobile phone users to hunt for criminal suspects.

Oklahoma Oil CEO Divorce Settlement: Tycoon's Ex-Wife Appeals $1 Billion Award

The ex-wife of a wealthy Oklahoma oil tycoon plans to appeal her divorce judgment, stating that her $1 billion awarded cash and assets were below her marital wealth.

Keystone XL Pipeline Vote Set in Congress, Obama Likely to Veto Legislation Pushed By Sen. Mary Landrieu in US Senate

Ahead of her December runoff election for the U.S. Senate race against Republican candidate Bill Cassidy, Democratic Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu called for the Senate to vote on the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Obama Nominates Judges: Two Latinos Nominated to Serve on U.S. Courts of Appeals

President Barack Obama nominated two Latino judges to serve on the United States Court of Appeals on Wednesday. The nominees await a confirmation vote from the U.S. Senate.

Kalvin Kyle Shooting: Former Maryland Cop Gets 5 Years After Paralyzing Handcuffed Suspect, Attacking Prosecutors

A former Maryland policeman who shot a handcuffed, unarmed suspect in the back will spend five years in prison. Prosecutors were disappointed with the sentence Johnnie Riley received in Prince George's County Circuit Court.

U.S. Oil Price Sinks Below $75 Per Barrel, Marks Cheapest Gas in Four Years

For the first time in four years, U.S. oil prices fell below $80 a barrel while U.S. production jumped to its highest mark in decades.

Immigration Reform 2014: Undocumented Students Not Included in 'Tennessee Promise' Free Community College Program

Tennessee Promise does not allow undocumented high school students to participate in the program, excluding them from the free community college tuition it offers.
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