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Black Friday and Thanksgiving Shopping: Wal-Mart Employees Planning Black Friday Protests

Many Wal-Mart employees pushing for higher wages at the bargain store mega-chain said Friday that they are planning protests at 1,600 Walmart store locations on Black Friday.

Yoselyn Ortega Murder Trial: Nanny Who Allegedly Killed Two New York Children Blames Parents

The nanny accused of murdering two young children in New York in 2012 claimed that she was the real victim, passing blame on to the kids' parents

Powerball Numbers & Results November 12, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $50 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Nov. 15 Powerball jackpot, which currently stands at $50 million. The drawing will take place Saturday night at 11 p.m. EDT.

Prince William and Kate Middleton Set to Visit New York in December

New York City will get a visit from the royal family of Great Britain next month. New York City will get a visit from the royal family of Great Britain next month.

First Muslim Prayers at Episcopalian National Cathedral in Washington D.C.

Around 100 people participated in a Muslim prayer ceremony in the National Cathedral in D.C. as part of a show of religious harmony.

Michael Brown Ferguson Cop Shooting: Texas Teacher Fired Over Controversial Tweets About the Michael Brown's Death

The Texas teacher at the center of a firestorm of backlash over a controversial tweet about the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, Missouri was fired on Friday.

Ebola Virus in America Update: Sierra Leone Doctor to be Treated in the U.S. for Ebola

The United States will receive its tenth medical patient diagnosed with Ebola Saturday afternoon. The United States will receive its tenth medical patient diagnosed with Ebola Saturday afternoon.

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.