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Mega Millions Winning Lottery Numbers and Results: $321M Jackpot Ticket Sold in Hudson Valley, New York

One lucky lottery player is walking the streets of Middletown, New York with the winning ticket that matched the Mega Millions numbers drawn on November 4.

Jodi Arias Trial Update News 2014: Arias' Parents Make Video Asking for Donations for Legal Fees in Death Penalty Trial

The parents of Jodi Arias are speaking out for the first time since their daughter was convicted of first degree murder in the death of her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander.

Polar Vortex 2014: New York and Other Eastern and Central States Expected to Be Hit With Winter Blast

Many of us have been enjoying brisk walks outside and the scenic colors of fall, but that will abruptly change next week as the U.S. is expected to be hit with an arctic blast as part of a polar vortex moves southward.

Harvard University Deemed 'Strikingly Hypocritical' for Secretly Photographing Thousands of Students for Study

Harvard University is taking public criticism from faculty and students for photographing about 2,000 undergraduates in lecture halls last spring without permission as part of a study. The experiment was focused on classroom attendance and recorded in 10 lecture halls.

Woman Kidnapped Off Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Street Found Alive: 'Thug' Abductor Reportedly Did Not Know Victim

A woman who was kidnapped from a deserted Philadelphia street Sunday was discovered alive, and her abductor was arrested Wednesday in Maryland. The entire capture of Carlesha Freeland-Gaither was captured on surveillance camera, authorities said.

Navy SEAL Who Wrote Book About Killing Osama Bin Laden Blames His Lawyer for Not Getting Pentagon Approval

A Navy SEAL who helped kill Osama bin Laden and wrote a book about the raid on the terror leader has handed over more than $4.5 million to the government. The payment is part of a negotiated settlement Matt Bissonnette reached with investigators who accuse him of failing to get the required Pentagon approval before publishing potentially sensitive material.

Portland, Oregon Police Arrest Man Who Allegedly Strangled Girlfriend to Death, Posted Pictures and Details on 4Chan

A man who murdered a Washington mother, uploaded photos of her body to the Internet and then fled the area has been arrested in Oregon. The man turned himself in to police after a daylong manhunt, following the discovery of his live-in girlfriend's body.

Body of Gavin Smith Found by Hikers: 20th Century Fox Executive Was Missing for Over 2 Years

The body of Gavin Smith, a 20th Century Fox executive in distribution and father of three sons, was ositively identified by the Los Angeles County coroner on Wednesday, according to authorities. After being missing for more than two years, Smith's remains were found by hikers in a remote area.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration Reform: President 'Not Going to Wait' on Congress, Mitch McConnell Calls Action 'Big Mistake'

With the Republican Party securing control of Congress, President Barack Obama has maintained his expressed determination to issue an executive action order on immigration reform if lawmakers don't act soon.

Ebola in New York Update: Doctor in Stable Condition, 357 Still Being Monitored for Symptoms

The New York City doctor who contracted Ebola is improving and remains in stable condition, health authorities said.

Ebola Outbreak 2014 Update: Obama Requests $6.2B to Develop Cure, Vaccine and More, But Will Republicans Approve?

President Barack Obama made a request to Congress for $6.2 billion in emergency funds to combat Ebola at its West African source and to secure the United States against any possible spread, according to The Associated Press.

Massachusetts Elects First Openly Gay Person in US History Into Attorney General's Office: Maura Healey, Actvists Celebrate

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Democrat Maura Healey was elected attorney general in Massachusetts, making history as the first openly gay attorney general in the United States, according to the Human Rights Campaign.

Gay Marriage News: Same Sex Marriage Now 'The Law of the Land' in Missouri; State to File Supreme Court Appeal

Missouri has become the latest state to legalize same-sex marriage after a St. Louis circuit judge ruled on Wednesday that the state's ban is unconstitutional.

Country Music Awards 2014 Results & Award Winners: Miranda Lambert Shines, Luke Bryan Surprises

It was a high-energy night for country music's biggest stars Wednesday night as the 48th Annual Country Music Awards featured awards for male, female, groups and much more.

Midterm Elections & Immigration Reform 2014: Latin Vote Turnout Rises in Midterms, Latinos More Engaged Than Ever, Experts Say

Latino voter turnout during the 2014 midterm elections increased by one percent, as predicted by NALEO. Exit polls shows immigration reform is Latino voters' top priority, followed by jobs and the economy and then heath care. While the midterm elections looked like a referendum on the Obama Administration, election watchers say don't underestimate Latino voters who aren't taken in by campaign rhetoric and will vote on issues in 2016.

Amazon's Diversity Report and Jackson's New Call for Direct Action in Silicon Valley

Amazon's diversity statistics are predictably similar to the rest of Silicon Valley, but Amazon stands out from the rest in what it didn't disclose. Meanwhile, Jesse Jackson has called for more egalitarianism from the tech industry.

California Father Finds Crystal Meth in 8-Year-Old Daughter's Halloween Candy

The father of a young girl said his daughter was given a bag of methamphetamine when she went trick-or-treating in the San Francisco Bay area on Halloween.

Midterm Election 2014 Results: Republicans Control the Senate, Set Legislative Priorities

The GOP believes Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has protected President Obama. The Republicans want to get legislation in front of the president that forces him to make a choice.

Marijuana Midterm Election Legislation: Voters Approve Weed Legalization in Oregon, Alaska, and Washington D.C

Voters in Oregon, Alaska and Washington, D.C. voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana on Tuesday.

Same Sex Marriage Midterm Election Results: Court Strikes Down Kansas Gay Marriage Ban

Kansas is likely to become the 33rd state in the nation to allow same-sex couples to marry after a federal judge struck down its gay-marriage ban, the Kansas City Star reported. U.S. District Judge Daniel D. Crabtree said his ruling reflects an appeals court opinion that held such bans to be unconstitutional.
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