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EEOC: Lawsuits Filed to Protect Transgender Workplace Right

For the first time ever, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed lawsuits seeking to protect transgender workers under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Mexico City: New Airport Will Be Most Eco-friendly in the World

Mexico City's new airport will be the most eco-friendly in the world Air travel is still criticized for having a large carbon footprint, but Mexico's new airport will help counter the reputation for the industry, even if only minimally, by holding the title of most eco-friendly airport in the world.

San Francisco: Uber Driver Arrested After Attacking a Passenger With a Hammer

An Uber driver in San Francisco was arrested Friday for attacking a taxi passenger with a hammer according to police.

Las Vegas: Man Caught by Police After Putting His Marijuana Crop on YouTube

A husband and wife were busted by Las Vegas authorities Friday in an illegal marijuana grow operation after discovering the crops had been seen in videos posted by the husband on YouTube

‘Slender Man’: Stabbing Victim’s Parents Open Up About Brutal Attack

Parents of a 12-year-old girl who was stabbed 19 times by two of her classmates in an attempt to please a fictional online character are speaking out to the media about their daughter's recovery.

Coalition Calls for Replacement of FDA Commissioner for Approving Hydrocodone Drug, Blames Agency for Opioid Abuse, Overdoses

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret Hamburg is being targeted as a failure by a coalition of anti-addiction activist groups who are calling for a replacement.

Powerball Numbers & Results September 27, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $40 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Sept. 27 Powerball jackpot, which is currently $40 million. The drawing will take place Saturday at 11 p.m. EDT.

North Dakota Mother Allegedly Killed Newborn by Snorting Painkiller Before Breastfeeding

A North Dakota mother is accused of killing her four-day-old son after snorting a powerful pain reliever and then breastfeeding the baby over the summer.

U.S. Bank: Ordered to Refund $48 Million to Customers Due to Deceptive Practices

After getting caught using deceptive practices and charging customers more than it should, U.S. Bank has been forced to pay $57 million in consumer relief and penalties .

Study: Less Than Half of Gay, Bisexual Men With HIV Get Proper Treatment

Although research shows that gay and bisexual men are disproportionately infected with HIV in the United States, a new study revealed that nearly half of those men living with the deadly virus are not receiving ongoing care or the drugs they need to live healthy lives.

LGBT News: Suspects in Gay Bashing of Philadelphia Couple Claim They Weren't Motivated by Homophobia

The two young men and one woman charged with beating up a gay couple in Philadelphia earlier this month have been released on bail.

US Department of Defense Proposes New Financial Protection Rules for Military Families

Department of Defense is closing loopholes and expanding credit protections for military families after reports revealed service members were being exploited by high interest rates and complex loan agreements.

Michael Brown Shooting Protests: Tensions Between Police and Protesters Rise After Police Chief Releases Apology Video

Tension peaked between police and protesters in Ferguson, Missouri Thursday night when Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson directly addressed the crowd in wake of the killing of Michael Brown.

Flights Canceled in Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway Airports After Fire in Radar Facility

More than 1,000 flights have been cancelled and hundreds if others have been delayed across the country after a fire put out of action a FAA air control tower.

Netflix Streaming Has Increased 350 percent in Three Years, Says New Study

Subscribers to online video streaming sit Netflix have been spending a lot of time over recent years binge-watching their favorite shows, according to a recent study.

Hannah Graham Missing: Search for UVA Student Continues After Suspect Arrested in Texas

Police still do not know the missing student's location despite having arrested the main suspect in her disappearance. Jesse Matthew was arrested in Texas earlier in the week and will be returned to Virginia.

Redskins Racist Name and Mascot: Daily Show Airs Controversial Segment With Washington Fans, Native Americans

Thursday night's episode of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" aired some controversial content in a segment that forced the confrontation between Washington Redskins fans and Native American activists.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results September 26, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $93M 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 $93 million. The drawing will take place on Friday, Sept. 26, at 11 p.m. EST.

Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Hits Alaska, No Immediate Damage Reported

Parts of southern Alaska were rattled by a magnitude-6.2 earthquake that struck Thursday morning. Parts of southern Alaska were rattled by a magnitude-6.

S&P Wins Right to Geithner Documents in $5 Billion U.S.Fraud Lawsuit

A federal judge said former U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithnermust give Standard & Poor's documents he used when writing his best-selling memoir, a ruling that could help S&P defend against the government's $5 billion fraud lawsuit over its credit ratings.