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U.S. Delays Plans to Replace Healthcare.Gov Site Host: WSJ

The U.S. government has shelved plans to move the HealthCare.gov insurance website to a new host, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Lack of Ice Forces Some 35,000 Walruses to Chill on Alaska Shore

Fast-melting Arctic sea ice has forced some 35,000 Pacific walruses to retreat to theAlaska shoreline, scientists from several federal agencies said on Wednesday.

Disney, Amazon Reportedly Close to Solving DVD Dispute

Entertainment and e-commerce giants Disney and Amazon have been feuding recently over DVD sales on Amazon's website, but according to reports in the Wall Street Journal, their dispute may be close to over.

Twilight Short Films to Be Shared Exclusively on Facebook

Although the film adaptations of the young adult vampire-fiction series "Twilight" finished rolling out two years ago, Lions Gate studios has announced a new batch of franchise-related short films on Facebook.

Anti-Rape Law Reauthorized for Five More Years

New York Congreswoman Carolyn B. Maloney announced on Wednesday that President Obama had just signed into law an extension of the Debbie Smith Act, a law that provides hundreds of millions of dollars to address the nationwide backlog of untested rape kits.

Jodi Arias Trial Update: Jury Selection Resumes After Dozens Admit They Could Not be Impartial

Jury selection in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial resumed on Wednesday as prosecutors continue to fight to sentence the convicted killer to death.

Undocumented Immigrant News Update 2014: Foundation to Help 70 Undocumented Chicago Students Attend College

A new partnership between a foundation and a charter school network is planning to provide $3 million in scholarships to 70 Chicago high school students to attend college who are currently undocumented immigrants.

Florida Cop Shoots 62-Year-Old Black Woman in the Back With a Stun Gun [Video]

A Florida police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave after shooting a 62-year-old woman in her back using a stun gun during an arrest in Tallahassee.

Daniel Crespo Death: Bell Gardens Mayor Fatally Shot in California Home

A Los Angeles suburban mayor was shot several times in his home following a domestic dispute with his wife

Brooklyn Teacher Charged with Having Sexual Relationships with Students for Years

A Brooklyn educator at a technical high school has been charged for having intercourse with several female students as well as many other illegal acts

Ebola Virus in Texas, United States: First US Patient Diagnosed; Others at Risk?

Health officials announced Tuesday that a patient in a Dallas hospital is the first person diagnosed with Ebola in the United States.

Puerto Rico Aims to Lure Spain, Latin America Investors and Businesses With Its Proximity to the US

Puerto Rico is hoping to attract investors by reaching out to Spanish and Latin American companies hoping to get a stake in the United States market.

Powerball Numbers & Results October 1 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $50 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Oct. 1 Powerball jackpot, which is currently $50 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday at 11 p.m. EDT.

Mayor of Los Angeles Suburb of Bell Gardens Shot to Death

The mayor of Bell Gardens, California, a small Los Angeles suburb, was shot to death by his wife on Tuesday in an apparent domestic dispute, and his spouse has been detained by investigators, according to the county sheriff's department.

U.S. Orders Airlines to Replace Cockpit Displays on 1,300 Boeing Airplanes

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is requiring airlines to replace cockpit displays on more than 1,300 Boeing Co airplanes to avoid interference from Wi-Fi and cellular devices.

Donald Trump Trolled on Twitter, Threatens to Sue Prankster

Donald Trump trolled, retweets image of serial killers, threatens to sue prankster Real-estate mogul Donald Trump was trolled on Twitter and now wants to sue the prankster whose tweet he retweeted.

New Jersey woman Sues Disney, Claims Frozen is Based Off Her Autobiography

New Jersey woman sues Disney, claims Frozen is based off her autobiography Despite Disney's claim that the hit animation "Frozen" is based off of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen," a Peruvian author is claiming otherwise in a recent lawsuit.

California Gov. Jerry Brown Bans Plastic Bags in Stores: Grocers Must Sell Reusable Bags for at Least 10 Cents Each

On Tuesday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill creating a ban against single-use plastic bags in various retail venues.

Marijuana Legalization News: Colorado Supreme Court to Decide Whether Federal Law Restricts Cannabis Use

On Tuesday morning, the Colorado Supreme Court heard the opening arguments in a case that could set a nationwide precedent when it comes to the use of marijuana in states that have legalized the drug.

California Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Require Warrants for Police Drone Use

California governor vetoes bill that would require warrants for police drone use California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a bill that would require warrants for drone surveillance by police.
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