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Fake Emergency Calls: Alleged 'Swatter' Arrested, out on $100K Bail

The man allegedly responsible for six hoax calls that sent SWAT teams into non-emergency situations has been arrested and released on bail Friday.

Mark Sanford: South Carolina GOP Representative Breaks off Engagement to Argentinean Fiancée

Sanford, former governor of South Carolina and current GOP congressman, has called off the wedding with his Argentine fiancee Maria Belen Chapur due to his ex wife's continued legal battles against him.

FAA: Drones Approved for Wide Variety of Flying Zones in Texas

Drones approved for wide variety of flying zones in Texas by FAA A southern Texas university was granted 290 flying days for their drones, with specific permission for flying zones, by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Texas Abortion Law: State Seeks to Close Clinics, Appeals to Courts

Texas asked a federal appeals court on Friday to allow the state to enforce its anti-abortion law requiring all clinics to upgrade their facilities to surgical standard.

Fast Food Protests: Workers Want $15 Minimum Wage but Burger King Fancies Canada for Lower Taxes

US Corporations are finding in the global market that corporation taxes are too high and uncompetitive at 35 percent so they are going shopping to buy companies in other countries and moving operations to take advantage of lower corporate tax rates like Ireland's 12 percent, Canada's 15 percent or the UK's 20 percent. The practice is know as inversion and the US government doesn't like it and is calling it unpatriotic.

California Police: Man Arrested for Killing Ex-Girlfriend’s Dog, Feeding it to Her

Police arrested a California man for stalking and animal cruelty after reportedly killing and cooking his ex-girlfriend's dog and then feeding it to her.

Two Fighter Jets Crash in Pacific: Search for Missing Pilot Continues

The search continues for the Navy F/A-18 fighter jet pilot that remains missing after two planes crashed while operating in the western Pacific Ocean.

Six California Initiative Fails: Silicon Valley Petition Doesn't Get Enough Signatures to Make 2016 Ballot

Venture capitalist Tim Draper submitted the proposal in July. A proposal to split California into six separate states failed to qualify for the 2016 ballot, ABC News reports.

Pennsylvania State Trooper Shooting: Manhunt Continues for Gunman Responsible

Police are still searching for the person or people responsible for the shooting of two state troopers outside a rural Pennsylvania barracks, killing one and injuring the other.

Powerball Numbers & Results September 13, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $149 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Sept. 13 Powerball jackpot, which has risen to a whopping $149 million. The drawing will take place Saturday at 11 p.m. EDT.

Eighty-One Percent of NYPD Chokehold Complaints Made by Latinos or African-Americans

New York's police review board chair said it has found dozens more allegations of chokehold complaints against the NYPD after discovering the cases were misclassified.

Same Sex Marriage Laws: Arizona Must Recognize Gay Marriage Says Federal Judge, Grants Gay Man Death Benefits

Although Arizona does not recognize same-sex marriage, a federal judge granted a gay man favor in seeking death benefits from his spouse who died from cancer last month.

Two US Navy Jets Crash Over Pacific Ocean, One Pilot Missing

Two F/A-18/'s collided in mid-air during operations on the western Pacific. The planes were based aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson.

New Vasalgel Male Birth Control Could Be Here By 2017

A new form of male contraceptive is being tested. No, it’s not another kind of condom, and it isn’t a male pill.

Activists Argue NYPD Conduct, not Training, Needs Reform

NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton promised a top-to-bottom review of police training and practices following the Eric Garner chokehold death in Staten Island in July. Activists spoke out before a hearing saying the focus was on the wrong matters - police conduct and policy need reform.

Michael Brown Ferguson Video: Witness Says That Brown Had 'Hands in the Air'

A new video capturing the moments after Michael Brown was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri has surfaced, adding further evidence that Brown was trying to surrender in the last moments of his life.

Sarah Palin Fight: Former Governor of Alaska Reportedly Involved in Brawl

Former vice-president contender Sarah Palin and her family attended a rowdy party last weekend in their home town of Anchorage, Alaska, when a huge brawl broke out.

Immigration Reform News & Laws 2014: Lawmakers Seek Reassurance on Reform Timeline

White House speaks to frustrated lawmakers seeking immigration reform Executive action may be the only recourse for the nation to move forward on immigration reform, and White House chief of staff Denis McDonough pledged that President Barack Obama would indeed seek that option before the holidays, Politico reported.

Ohio High School Shooter TJ Lane Escapes from Prison, Captured Hours Later

Lane and another inmate named Clifford Opperud were on the run for five hours until the police found then Friday morning.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results September 12, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $52M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which has risen to $52 million. The drawing will take place on Friday, Sept. 12, at 11 p.m. EST.
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