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Gay Marriage Ban and Laws: Federal Court Places Temporary Stay on Ruling in Indiana and Wisconsin

A federal appeals court in Chicago put a temporary stay on lower court decisions that struck down gay marriage bans in Indiana and Wisconsin until the Supreme Court decides whether it will weigh in on the constitutionality of same-sex marriage in an appeal.

Proposed American School Textbooks in Texas Reportedly Deny Climate Change Proof

Proposed Texas textbooks deny climate change A Texas Board of Education member is pushing for books that teach schoolchildren to doubt climate change, a decision that is up for a vote by the 15-member board in November.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results September 16, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $62M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which has risen to $62 million. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 11 p.m. EST.

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo, NJ Gov. Chris Christie Start Bi-State Security Agencies to Improve Terrorism Coordination for Metropolitan Region

The governors of New Jersey and New York announced a multilateral partnership to improve "security preparedness and coordination" for the states' region as the threat of terrorism increased.

Top Party School Playboy Magazine: University of Pennsylvania Tops List as Best Party School in America

While the University of Pennsylvania has always been revered for its high educational standards and many accolades, the IVY College has now been named as the number one party school of the year in the country by Playboy Magazine.

Jodi Arias Trial Update & Glasses News 2014: Convicted Killer Auctions Eyeglasses From Trial

Convicted boyfriend killer Jodi Arias is auctioning off the eyeglasses she wore during her first trial in 2013.

News Anchor Dave Benton Reveals Terminal Brain Cancer on Air [Watch]

A television news anchor made a shocking revelation on a local news broadcast in Illinois last week when he revealed that he may only have a few more months to live.

Hurricane Odile Rain, Forecast & Maps Update: Category 3 Storm Brings Heavy Rains, Strong Winds and Flooding [Photos]

Hurricane Odile brought heavy rain and ferocious winds when it made landfall near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on Sunday night.

Thomas Boggs Dead: Famous Lawyer, Lobbyist Dies at 73

Boggs was among Washington's most powerful lobbyists Prominent Washington lawyer and lobbyist Thomas H. Boggs Jr. died Monday at his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland at the age of 73.

Urban Outfitters Pulls Blood-Stained Kent State Sweatshirt

Company said it wasn't alluding to Kent State massacre Popular apparel retailer Urban Outfitters came under fire on Monday for selling a sweatshirt that stirred up memories of the infamous Kent State University massacre in 1970.

GM Recall & Ignition Flaw: Lawyer Says Issue is Responsible for 19 Deaths

GM says the issue was responsible for 13 deaths The attorney running a compensation fund for victims of General Motors vehicle defects has claimed that a flaw in the ignition switches of GM vehicles is to blame for 19 deaths.

iPhone 6 Preorder Info & Release Dates for US Carriers: Some Customers Won't Receive iPhones Until October or Later

iPhone fans who delayed to order may be out of luck Did you pre-order your iPhone 6 yet? If not, you may be out of luck because the huge demand for the new iPhone exceeded Apple's supply and now some pre-orders are getting pushed back to October.

Pennsylvania Trooper Shooting: Manhunt Continues as Suspect Remains on the Loose

Search for suspect enters its fourth day A manhunt is growing as the search for the suspect in the shooting death of a Pennsylvania State trooper goes into its fourth day Monday.

ISIS Beheadings Aftermath: Parents of Slain Journalists Claim US Government Banned Families From Paying Ransom

The families of both slain men say that government officials threatened them with criminal charges if they paid a ransom to ISIL. The government denies it threatened the families but warned them about the legal implications.

Matthew Miller: American Sentenced to 6 Years with Labor in North Korea

American Matthew Miller has been sentenced to 6 years with labor in North Korea after being convicted of hostile acts and illegally entering the country.

Charlize Theron Adoption Case: Arkansas Judge Dismissed for Revealing Details of Actress' Son

A County Circuit judge in Arkansas was ordered for dismissal after he spilled confidential information about an adoption case involving actress Charlize Theron and posted comments in an online forum

Hispanic Voters: Healthcare Concerns Targeted for This Year's Election in Texas

Hispanic voters with healthcare concerns are targeted for this years election in Texas Health care is the biggest concern for most Hispanic voters in Texas and may be the key to bringing them out to the polls this year.

California Wildfires 2014: Blaze That Started Saturday Expected to Continue Burning During Heat Wave

A heat wave in California has made the job harder for firefighters battling ongoing wildfires in the southern part of the state.

Islamic State: Conference in Paris Aims to Divide Responsibility in Coalition Against ISIS

Conference in Paris aims to divide responsibility in coalition against Islamic State A historically important city in world wars, Paris will host yet another international conference Monday to divide responsibility in confronting the Islamic State.

Mexican Independence Day: Viva Mexico!

Mexicans nationals and their supporters will celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Tuesday, Sept. 16 but events are happening before and after that date. In New York the Mexican consulate has planned party on Sept. 14, and will host a street march on Sept. 21.