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Thomas Eric Duncan Ebola Death: First Ebola Patient to Be Diagnosed in US Dies in Dallas

The first person to be diagnosed with Ebola in the United States died Wednesday morning in a Dallas hospital.

'Frozen' Movie Online & News: New Disney Boutique Gives Kids a Chance to Look Like Characters

New frozen boutique gives makeovers to "Frozen" fans Disney is experimenting with just how hot "Frozen" continues to be by opening a new boutique in Downtown Disney that turns little girls and boys into characters from the movie.

JP Morgan Chase Data Breach Update 2014: Account Information Reportedly Not Affected

JP Morgan Chase data breach blamed on hack of employee password An employee's password has been identified as the source of the largest JP Morgan Chase and Co.

Powerball Numbers & Results October 8, 2014: Watch Live Stream of Drawing for $70 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Oct. 8 Powerball jackpot, which currently stands at a whopping $70 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday night at 11 p.m. EDT.

Columbus Day 2014: Seattle Lawmakers Vote to Replace Holiday with Indigenous Peoples' Day

While many Americans will enjoy a day off from work in honor of Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 13, the city of Seattle voted to honor the Native Americans that experienced genocide in wake of Christopher Columbus' arrival to America.

Eric Garner Death News Update: Garner's Family to Sue New York City for $75 Million

The family of the late Eric Garner, the Staten Island man who died after police put him in an illegal chokehold over the summer, announced that they plan to sue the City of New York for $75 million.

Study: The Wealthy Got 'Nervous,' Donated Less During Recession While Lower- and Middle-Income Americans Gave More

According to a new study, between 2006 and 2012, Americans with higher incomes became less charitable while lower- and middle-income Americans donated more.

NASA Studying "Hibernation" Option for Manned Mission to Mars

Astronauts would have to be in stasis for up to six months A study funded by NASA is looking into a novel way to plan a manned mission to Mars, put the astronauts into a sort of hibernation state for much of the journey.

Ferguson, Missouri Protest Update: Police Can No Longer Prohibit Protestors from Standing Still, Judge Says

A federal judge ruled that police officers in Ferguson, Missouri can no longer prohibit protesters from standing still on public sidewalks during a demonstration.

New York Elected Officials Alarmed by Nationwide Increase in Number of Latina Teens Contemplating Suicide

New York elected officials held a roundtable panel discussion on Monday to combat the worrying increase in Latina teenage suicide and to consider preventive solutions.

Border Patrol Explains How It Monitors Immigrants for Ebola as Republicans Call for Stricter Enforcement

According to a new report, up to 71 people from countries in West Africa that have seen the most Ebola patients have entered the United States this year, but the Customs and Border Patrol insists it has ways of keeping immigrants with the disease out of the country.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results October 7, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $136M 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 $136 million. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 11 p.m. EST.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal Asks for Ban on Travel from West African Nations

Gov. Bobby Jindal among those asking for ban on travel from West African nations After the news of the first Ebola patient in the U. S. , those who believe the government should ban travel from West African nations have been increasingly vocal about the idea.

Mumia Abu-Jamal Speech: Philadelphia Police Outraged After Prisoner Delivers College Commencement Speech

Philadelphia police officers held a silent vigil to honor a slain officer while his convicted killer delivered a commencement speech at a Vermont College on Sunday.

Abortion-Rights Lawyers Say Texas Ruling Could Lead to Supreme Court

The 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Louisiana ruled in favor of the state of Texas on Thursday to impose an abortion law that requires clinics to have hospital admitting privileges and hospital-level operating standards.

ISIS Terrorist Group Beheading News in Iraq & Syria: Captured American Says He Is 'Scared to Die'

An American aid worker threatened to be beheaded by the Islamic State group told his parents in June that he is "scared to die" and disheartened by the heartache that his imprisonment is causing his family.

Full Lunar Eclipse 2014 Live Stream: How, Where to Watch ‘Blood Moon’ Lunar Eclipse on Wednesday

The second full lunar eclipse of 2014 will take place early Wednesday morning and for those living in parts of the world where it won’t be visible; thanks to technology the celestial event will be broadcast in real time and made accessible to all.

Michael Phelps Suspended for Six Months; Banned From 2015 World Championships After DUI Arrest

A week after the news broke that Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was arrested for DUI, USA Swimming announced that he will be banned from competition for the next six months.

Kansas City Fed Chief Says Central Bank Must be 'Vigilant' on Inflation

Inflation measures remain relatively stable, but the Federal Reserve needs to move to raise interest rates if price pressures increase quickly, a top Fed official said on Monday.

White House Defends Biden After Gaffes, Apologies to Allies

The White House defended Vice President Joe Biden on Monday after he was forced to call leaders in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates to apologize for remarks he made suggesting they had supported Islamist militants in Syria.
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