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American Ebola Cases & Patient Update: Second US Healthcare Worker Diagnosed with Ebola

Another medical worker from Texas Health Presbyterian hospital who cared for Ebola victim Thomas Duncan has been diagnosed with the deadly virus.

Immigration Reform News & Laws 2014: Undocumented Mexican Citizen Returns to US After Mother's Death

Mexican native who crossed border without permission has been allowed back into U.S. An undocumented resident who crossed the border back to Mexico to accompany his dying mother has finally been allowed back into the U.

Powerball Numbers & Results October 15, 2014: Watch Live Stream of Drawing for $90 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Oct. 15 Powerball jackpot, which currently stands at a whopping $90 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday night at 11 p.m. EDT.

Feminist Lecturer Anita Sarkeesian Cancels University Speech after School Received Shooting Threats

Media critic Anita Sarkeesian cancelled a planned lecture Tuesday at Utah State University after the school received threats of violence if Sarkeesian spoke.

Texas Abortion Law Blocked by US Supreme Court

In another surprise intervention, the U.S. Supreme Court suspended on Tuesday a federal appeals court ruling that allowed Texas to enforce a law that required abortion clinics to upgrade their facilities to hospital level, according to the Associated Press.

Man Climbs Out of Subway Grate and Launches Smoke Bomb at NYC Restaurant [Video]

Police are searching for a man who was caught on video throwing a smoke bomb into a New York City restaurant on Friday.

Ferguson Shooting Protests: Cornel West, Dozens of Protesters Arrested During 'Moral Monday' Demonstrations

Protesters faced drenching rain as they rallied n St. Louis on Monday, demanding justice for Michael Brown, the unarmed teenager who was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri a little over two months ago.

New York Times Article Criticizing US Embargo on Communist Cuba Sparks Fidel Castro's Interest

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has found proof of American support for an end to the United States' embargo on Cuba in an article printed in The New York Times this past weekend titled "Obama Should End the Embargo on Cuba."

Ebola Virus Outbreak, Symptoms & Update 2014: World Health Organization Warns of 10,000 New Cases a Week, US Airports Begin Screenings

A WHO official said at a press conference on Tuesday there could be up to 10,000 new cases of Ebola per week within two months. Dr. Bruce Aylward said for the last four weeks there have been 1,000 new cases per week -- a figure that includes suspected, confirmed and probable cases -- and if response isn't stepped up within 60 days, "a lot more people will die."

Mega Millions Numbers & Results October 14, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $166M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which has risen to a whopping $166 million. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 11 p.m. EST.

Arkansas Storm & Weather Update: Severe Storms Kills 1, Injures 4 Others

A powerful Midwest storm system killed one person and injured four others when it rolled through southwestern Arkansas on Monday.

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Visits Colombia, Chile and Peru

Secretary Hagel visited Colombia and Chile to express U.S. support both countries and then will attend a conference of regional defense ministers in Peru.

Enterovirus D68 Death: Michigan Toddler Madeline Reid Dies From the Mysterious Virus

A 21-month-old toddler became the first person in Michigan to die from enterovirus D68, a deadly virus that causes severe respiratory illness.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo Making Its Way to Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands: Warnings in Effect, Mudslides Possible

Tropical Storm Gonzalo is making its way to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tropical Storm Gonzalo is making its way to Puerto Rico and the U.

Environmentalists From US and Mexico Clean Pollution in Tijuana River Valley, Show 'Unprecedented' Unity

On Saturday, volunteers from the United States and Mexico united to clean up the Tijuana River Valley, which lies at the border between the two countries.

New York City Pushes to Make Controversial Anti-HIV Drug Truvada Available and Free

New Yorkers might be better equipped in protecting themselves against HIV with Truvada. New York City health officials are pushing the use of the anti-HIV drug Truvada.

Cops Make Arrest on Clowns Walking Around California Towns With Baseball Bats, Machetes [Pics]

Clowns have been scaring residents in two California towns. Police arrested one teenage prankster after he chased other teenagers while dressed as a clown.

Boeing Settles for $23 Million With Federal Government for Alleged False Labor Claims

Boeing settles for $23 million with federal government for alleged false labor claims Boeing agreed to pay the federal government $23 million Friday to settle a case of allegedly submitting false claims for labor charges at their San Antonio location, a suit that was brought by four whistle blowers and former employees Of the total settlement, the employees, Clinton Craddock, Fred Van Shoubrouek, Anthony Rico and Fernando de la Garza, who filed the suit in federal court in San Antonio under the False Claims Act, will receive $3.

One Dead, 22 Injured When Hayride Flips in Maine Autumn-Themed Amusement Park

One dead, 22 injured when hayride flips in Maine autumn-themed amusement park One person is dead and 22 others are injured after a hayride Halloween attraction in Maine flipped over.

Israel, Palestine Conflict News: Qatar Donates $1 Billion to Gaza Strip, Outdoes John Kerry's Pledge

Hours after the U.S. pledged $212 million for Gaza aid, Qatar upped the ante and pledged the most of all aiding countries, at $1 billion.
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