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Gay Houston, Texas Mayor Withdraws Subpoenas for Sermons by Pastors Against Transgender Bill

The mayor of Houston, Texas has had a change of heart regarding her fight against evangelical Christian leaders who oppose legislation promoting LGBT rights.

Ferguson, Missouri News: Police Chief Denies Being Asked to Resign Despite High Tensions Following Michael Brown Shooting

As part of an effort to reform law enforcement, CNN reports that city officials have proposed Chief Thomas Jackson of Ferguson, Missouri resign from his post.

NASA News 2014: Rocket Carrying Equipment, Food Into Space Explodes While Taking Off From Virginia [Video]

An unmanned space station supply rocket exploded moments after launching Tuesday from Wallops Island, Virginia. No injuries have been reported.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Final Recommendations Coming From Agencies for Obama's Executive Action on Immigration Reform

Government agencies like the Justice Department and Homeland Security are finalizing their recommendations on immigration reform and will be sending them to the White House in the next couple of weeks. The Obama Administration has delayed taking executive action on reform twice but has said he will make an announcement before the end of the year.

Hawaii Lava Flow News, Maps & Updates: National Guard Called in as Lava Estimated Within 100 Feet of Nearest Home (Slideshow)

A flow of lava on the Big Island of Hawaii, which first began in early June, has become critical this week as it begins to seriously threaten homes and businesses along with the very livelihood of residents in the town of Pahoa, who can do nothing but watch while the flow inches unnervingly closer to their small and tight-knit community.

Gas Prices Reach Three-Year Low

Most U.S. gas stations will boast prices below $3 a gallon for the first time in a long while Most U. S. gas stations will boast prices below $3 a gallon for the first time in a long while.

Jodi Arias Trial Update News 2014: Jurors Presented With Sex Tape in Death Penalty Trial

During the fifth day of the Jodi Arias sentencing retrial, Arias' defense team presented the jury with sexually explicit evidence of the convicted boyfriend killer's sex life with the victim, Travis Alexander, before he was murdered.

Boston Police Department's K-9 Puppy Modeling Bulletproof Vest Becomes Internet Sensation

A photograph of German Shepherd puppy and Boston Police Department K-9 unit prospect modeling a bulletproof vest goes viral online.

Immigration News 2014: Coast Guard Rescues 33 Suspected Cuban Migrants

The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday rescued nearly three dozen individuals whose boat was sinking off the coast of Florida. The 33 individuals are believed to be Cuban migrants.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration: Immigrant Rights Groups Call for DACA Recipients' Families' Protection

National immigrant rights groups are calling for President Barack Obama to use his imminent immigration executive action to protect families of DACA recipients.

Brittany Maynard News: Terminally Ill Cancer Patient Completes Bucket List

Last week, Brittany Maynard and her family visited the Grand Canyon and documented the last adventure on her “bucket list.”

Google Developing Pill that Could ID Cancer, Heart Attacks

Pill would alert doctors to dangerous cells for a variety of diseases Google is in the process of developing a nanoparticle pill that could potentially save lives by identifying cancer, heart attacks and other ailments before they become lethal.

8-Year-Old Delaware Girl Goes Home Early After Pit Bull Nearly Ripped Her Arm Off

After spending a month in the hospital following a vicious dog attack that almost took her life, an 8-year-old Delaware girl was allowed to return home 30 days ahead of schedule due to her miraculous recovery.

Farmingdale, New York Man Beheads Woman, Drags Head and Body to Street Before Committing Suicide via Long Island Rail Road Train

A man beheaded a woman in her Long Island, New York apartment before dragging her head and body out onto the street.

Ebola Outbreak 2014 News Update: Pentagon Orders Quarantine for 'Liberian' Serving Soldiers

The Joint Chiefs of Staff recommended quarantines for soldiers returning from Ebola stricken countries, and on the Secretary of Defense mandated a 21 day "controlled monitoring regimen" on Wednesday. There are over 200,000 Latinos serving in the U.S. military.

White House Cyberattack: Officials Confirm Computer Network Hit by Sustained Cyberattack

The White House computer network sustained a two week long cyberattack. Fortunately, it was an unclassified computer and White House officials say the Executive Office of the President (EOP) regularly gets hit with cyberattacks. White House officials said the computers and systems were not damaged.

Powerball Numbers & Results October 29, 2014: Watch Live Stream of Drawing for $142 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Oct. 29 Powerball jackpot, which currently stands at a whopping $142 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday night at 11 p.m. EDT.

White House Computers Breached: Hackers May Be Criminal, From Russia

A group of hackers believed to be working for the Russian government gained access to unclassified White House computer networks over the past couple of weeks, interrupting some services. Cybersecurity teams are investigating.

Midterm Elections 2014: Five Latino Candidates Running for Congress

Five Latinos either running for congressional seats or hoping for re-election as incumbents are in tight races in California, Florida, New Hampshire and Texas.

Department of Homeland Security Official Investigating Secret Service Prostitutes Scandal Resigned, Denies Reports of Hiring His Own Prostitute

A leader in the investigation by the Department of Homeland Security into the Secret Service's 2012 prostitution scandal resigned after being implicated in a scandal of his own involving a prostitute
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