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U.S., allies pledge more aid for Syria's opposition

As the United States and its allies pounded Islamist militants in Syriawith airstrikes, Washington and members of the so-called Friends of Syria group on Wednesday pledged more than $90 million in new funds for non-lethal and humanitarian assistance.

UN Climate Summits Prompts People's Climate March, Hundreds Block Wall St.

Protests and a summit around a tricky human 21st century question, "What to do about climate change?", were months in the planning.

Edward Miller Shooting: Florida Deputy Fatally Shoots Deaf Man At Vehicle Towing Yard

A Florida sheriff's deputy is currently being investigated after he fatally shot a man who allegedly suffered from hearing loss at a vehicle towing yard over the weekend.

US New Homes Sales Reach Highest Level in Six Years

Numbers show that housing recovery continues New single-family home sales in the U. S. jumped last month to the highest level in more than six years, well outpacing economists' predictions.

Immigration Reform News, Laws, Update: Undocumented Immigrants Find Safe Zone in Churches

Undocumented immigrants hiding out in churches are in safe zones Congregations around the nation have recently been hosting undocumented immigrants as immigration reform has continued to stall in Congress.

Michael Brown Shooting and Ferguson Protests: Tensions Rise After Slain Teen's Memorial Burns Down

Dozens of protesters stormed the streets in Ferguson, Missouri late Tuesday night after a fire destroyed a memorial at the site where Michael Brown was killed by a police officer last month.

UN Summit: Brazil Rejects Anti-Deforestation Pledge

South American country has struggled with deforestation Brazil rejected on Tuesday an anti-deforestation pledge, which was the centerpiece of a one-day summit of the United Nations in New York.

Gay Beating in Philadelphia Case Update: 2 Men, 1 Woman Surrender to Police

Two men and a woman surrendered to police Wednesday morning after being accused of beating up a gay couple in Philadelphia earlier this month.

Powerball Numbers & Results September 24, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $225 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Sept. 24 Powerball jackpot, which has risen to a whopping $225 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday at 11 p.m. EDT.

Fed's George wants to raise U.S. rates soon, gradually

The U.S. Federal Reserve should begin raising rates soon or risk stoking future inflation and further distorting financial markets where too many investors are already taking excessive risks, a top Fed official said on Tuesday.

Fired UPS worker kills two supervisors, self, in Alabama shooting

A recently-fired UPS employee on Tuesday shot dead two supervisors at the company facility where he had worked in Birmingham, Alabama, before turning the gun on himself, police said.

Ebola Virus Outbreak: Ebola Could Infect 1.4 Million by January, CDC Report Says

New CDC report gives best- and worst-case scenarios If Ebola continues to spread in West Africa without proper methods to treat and prevent the disease, 1.

UPS Shooting: Shooter at Alabama UPS Facility Kills Two Employees, Himself

Police say that an armed gunman opened fire at a UPS facility in Birmingham, Alabama, fatally shooting two people before killing himself Tuesday morning.

Colorado Taco Cart Had Meth on Menu

Taco cart part of Colorado's largest meth bust in history Denver will be down a food truck after a taco cart operator, along with 16 others, were busted for selling methamphetamine in an international operation.

Black Bear Attack in New Jersey: 22-Year-Old Hiker Killed By Bear During Hiking Trip

A 22-year-old Rutgers University student died after he was attacked and killed by a black bear during a hiking trip in New Jersey over the weekend.

New Priest Embroiled in Controversy After Banning Gay Couple From Receiving Communion

Montana parishioners divided over treatment of local gay couple Parishioners from a Roman Catholic church in Montana are evenly divided over treatment of a local gay couple, a bishop told The Associated Press.

Sulaiman Abu Ghaith Sentencing: Osama bin Laden's Son-in-Law Sentenced to Life in Prison

U.S. court delivers life sentence for Osama bin Laden's son-in-law Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, Osama bin Laden's son-in-law, was sentenced to a life-term in prison in the U.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results September 23, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $83M 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 $83 million. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 11 p.m. EST.

Robel Phillipos & Boston Bomber News: Accused Bomber's Friend Wants Trial Moved Outside of Boston

A man who is a friend of the accused Boston Marathon bomber and is facing charges of lying to prosecutors has asked a judge to move the trial to a venue outside of Boston.

Former NFL Kicker Reported Missing Night he Died in Crash: The Tennessean

Former NFL kicker Rob Bironas was reported missing by his wife the night he died in a crash in Nashville because she found it unusual for him to leave without telling her, The Tennessean newspaper reported on Monday.