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Ferguson Police: PR Rep Fired After Discovery of His Prior Homicide Conviction

The leader of the communications firm that released Thursday's video of Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson's apology to Michael Brown's parents and Ferguson protestors has been convicted of reckless homicide and may have stocked his Twitter account with thousands of fake accounts

Child Respiratory Virus Outbreak: CDC Investigates Limb Paralysis

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking for any connections between nine cases of children suffering from limb weakness and paralysis and the widespread outbreak of Enterovirus 68.

Animal Rights: Protestors Rally Against Police Shooting Dogs

Animal advocates are raising awareness about the high rates of law enforcement officers who shoot pet dogs while answering calls on duty.

North Carolina: Mentally Ill Inmate Died of Thirst After 35 Days of Solitary Confinement

An autopsy revealed that a North Carolina inmate died from dehydration after he was held in solitary confinement for 35 days.

Undocumented Immigrants: 70 Percent Have Vanished into the U.S.

About 70 percent of undocumented immigrants have vanished into the U.S. After tens of thousands of immigrants crossed the border into the U. S. this past summer, they faced immediate deportation, but many have failed to report to authorities within the required 15 day period, the Associated Press reported.

Bradon Olebar: Wrongfully Imprisoned Seattle Man Exonerated, Given Nearly $500K

A man who spent 10 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of robbery and burglary was given $496,712 during a hearing Friday in King County Superior Court.

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.