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FBI Reports Lowest US Violent Crime Rates Since 1978: Increased Number of Camera Devices a Possible Cause

Violent crime in the United States continued to drop in 2013, reaching its lowest rate since the late 1970s.

Veterans Day Parade NYC 2014: Live Stream, Route and Starting Time of New York's Holiday Celebration

Thousands of veterans are expected to fill the streets of Manhattan for the 2014 Veterans Day Parade in New York City on Tuesday.

Bigfoot Evidence and Sightings 2014: Florida Man Wins $100,000 in Research Money to Hunt Creature [Video]

David Lauer is a Florida hunter on a mission. After winning a $100,000 research grant on Spike TV's reality competition "10 Million Dollar Big Foot Bounty," Lauer has a strengthened resolve to find Bigfoot.

Election Results 2014: Latino Voters Still Prefer Democrat Congressional Candidates During Midterm Elections

The midterm elections have shown Latinos maintained their support for the Democratic Party, but exit polling have identified the GOP attracting voters.

Fulten Center World Trade Center Transit Hub: New York City Opens Fulton Center in Lower Manhattan

After $1.4 billion and a decade of construction, New York City opened a it's biggest subway hub, the Fulton Center, in lower Manhattan on Monday.

Black Friday Deals and Shopping: Target Will Open on Thanksgiving, Releases Early Black Friday Deals

Target will allow customers to shop on Monday and also gain access to pre-Black Friday sales, both online and in-store. The company has also said there will be free shipping on certain orders.

LGBT Laws and Legislation: Transgender Advocates Seek to Change Gender Surgery Requirements Law

Advocates in the transgender community are pushing New York City lawmakers to pass a bill that would make it easier for someone to change the sex on their birth certificates.

Immigration Reform Update: President Obama Wants Permanent Immigration Reform, But Won't Wait For Congress to Act

In an interview on CBS 'Face the Nation' President Barack Obama said he would a immigration reform bill from the Republican-led Congress because it would offer permanent reform but he won't wait and will use his executive action to implement some reforms.

Obamacare Open Enrollment Update: Healthcare.gov Website Undergoing Improvements, Open 'Window Shopping' Feature Ahead of Second Enrollment Period

The second open enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act's Healthcare.gov federal health insurance marketplace is scheduled to open this Saturday, and the Obama administration is gearing to ensure the website runs without another technical glitch.

Chagas Disease and Symptoms in the US: CDC Says 'Kissing Bug' Has Infected 300,000 Americans

Despite the current Ebola panic, there is another disease posing a threat to American's health. Chagas disease, also known as the "kissing bug" disease, has made its way into the United States and has already infected thousands, but health officials and doctors do not view the disease as potentially endemic.

Mexicans in New York Rally to Support 43 Kidnapped Students

Mexicans in New York held a rally on Sunday in solidarity in Mexico for the 43 students who were kidnapped by police and allegedly murdered afterwards in the southwestern town of Iguala, Mexico on Sept. 26.

Detroit, Michigan Jury Convicts Palestine Woman for Immigration Fraud: Actitivst Was a Part of Jerusalem Bombing

A Palestinian Activist was charged with immigration fraud Monday. A Palestinian activist was charged with immigration fraud Monday. A federal jury in Detroit found the Palestinian immigrant guilty for failing to disclose her conviction and imprisonment for a Jerusalem supermarket bombing that killed two people and wounded several others.

US Postal Service Hacked: 2.9 Million Customers and 750,000 Employees Reportedly Affected

The U.S. Postal Service revealed on Monday it had been hacked, adding an investigation is ongoing in conjunction with the FBI. Over 2 million customers and a quarter of a million employees have been affected by the security breach.

Obama on Net Neutrality Quotes: President Calls for 'Free and Open' Internet, Recommends FCC to Adopt Four Steps

President Barack Obama recommitted his position on the net neutrality debate, calling for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enact new rules to secure a "free and open" Internet.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration Reform: Ted Cruz Seeks Attorney General Nominee Loretta Lynch's Stance on "Executive Amnesty"

President Barack Obama's imminent immigration reform executive action could affect the confirmation of his nominee for the next U.S. Attorney General.

Immigration Reform 2014 News: Federal Judge Strikes Down Arizona's Controversial Immigration Smuggling Law

A U.S. District court has struck down an Arizona law enacted in 2005 cracking down on immigrant smuggling.

Michael Brown Shooting: Ferguson Awaits Grand Jury Decision, Riots and Protests Expected

Ferguson awaits decision of grand jury with anticipation of increased riots A grand jury deliberating in the case of the police-shooting death of Ferguson, Missouri teen Michael Brown is expected to have a decision sometime this month.

Pennsylvania Mother Rana Cooper Stands Trial for Daughter's Abuse

A Pennsylvania mother will stand trial on abuse charges after she allegedly forced her daughter to eat cat litter and tried to sew her mouth shut.

Bin Laden Shooter: Former Navy Seal Says Osama Died Afraid

The former Navy Seal claiming to be the man who killed Osama bin Laden in 2011 is speaking out about that night in Pakistan.

Missing McStay Family Update: Missing California Family's Killer Arrested

The mystery behind the mysterious disappearance of a California family more than four years ago ended Saturday when a man was charged with their four murders-the parents and their two young sons