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Jodi Arias Trial Update News 2014: Arias Objects to Media Coverage in Upcoming Death Penalty Trial

Convicted boyfriend killer Jodi Arias recently objected to a new motion seeking to allow television news coverage of her upcoming sentencing retrial, arguing that it will hurt her chances to get a fair trial.

Celebrity Naked Photo Hack Becomes Child Abuse Case With Photos of U.S. Gymnast

Celebrity hack becomes child abuse case with photos of U.S. gymnast U. S. gymnast McKayla Maroney, through her lawyers, has served a legal demand to porn.

California Town Approves Medical Marijuana Welfare to Low Income Patients

Lower-income Berkeley residents will be able to get free weed California long has been considered progressive when it comes to marijuana laws, but a town in the state recently approved a measure that basically creates marijuana welfare.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results September 5, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $33M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which has risen to $33 million. The drawing will take place on Friday, Sept. 5, at 11 p.m. EST.

Same Sex Marriage Ban and Laws: Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Gay Marriage in Indiana and Wisconsin

A federal appeals court in Chicago on Thursday upheld two lower court decisions that declared that state bans on same-sex marriage in Indiana and Wisconsin are unconstitutional.

Fast-food Workers Go on Nationwide Strike, Hundreds Arrested

In towns and cities across the U.S. on Thursday, fast food workers went on a one day strike over low pay. Many people who work at McDonald's, Burger King and KFC were arrested when their sit-ins and marches stopped traffic.

Mississippi and West Virginia Have the Highest Adult Obesity Rates, New Study Finds

A new study found that obesity in the United States is growing at an alarming rate, especially in the south, making America the most obese major country in the world.

Bronx Man Decapitates Himself in Public in Most Gruesome Fashion

A man from upstate New York decided to end his own life in a rather gruesome and grisly way in New York City earlier this week.

Shazam Movie Cast News: Dwayne Johnson Reportedly to Star in Lead Role

Though there have been whispers about Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in talks to get involved with the upcoming superhero comic book movie "Shazam," the star just confirmed online which role he will be playing.

Michael Brown Shooting: Ferguson Police Chief Says Force ‘Can Be Better' Ahead of Investigation

U.S. Department of Justice to launch a civil rights investigation The day after the U. S. Department of Justice said it's planning a civil rights investigation of the Ferguson, Missouri, police department, the police chief said, "We've done an excellent job, [but] we can be better and we're willing to be.

Rochester Police Officer Daryl Pierson Fatally Shot in Upstate New York

For the first time in 55 years, a police officer in Rochester, New York was fatally shot during a shootout on Wednesday.

'Hot Car Dad' Indictment: Justin Ross Harris Charged with Murder, Child Cruelty

The Georgia man accused of leaving his infant son in a hot car for hours has been indicted for murder.

George Clooney to Direct Rupert Murdoch Phone-Hacking Scandal Film

A new film about a recent newspaper phone hacking scandal is set to be directed by George Clooney. A new film about a recent newspaper phone hacking scandal is set to be directed by George Clooney.

Volunteer Organization Unites With Businesses to Fight Hunger in Southern California: 80% of Those in Need Reportedly Latino

An organization called Food Forward is obtaining unsold produce in order to fight food insecurity in Southern California, a problem felt heavily by the Latino community.

Man Planning to Propose After Cross-Country Bike Trip Stabbed to Death by Homeless Man at Florida McDonald's

A homeless man has been charged with first-degree murder after he stabbed a man to death in a McDonald's parking lot in Florida earlier this week.

Ferguson Investigation 2014: US Department of Justice Probes Missouri Town's Police Department

U.S. Dept. of Justice to investigate practices of Ferguson police department The U. S. Justice Department will investigate the police force in Ferguson, Missouri, following the killing of an unarmed black male last month, the Associated Press reported.

Fast Food Minimum Wage Strike 2014: Workers Stand Against Corporate Greed in Worldwide Protests

Thousands of workers demand a higher wage of $15 an hour around the country and are picketing fast food locations and using civil disobedience to fight for their cause.

Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Returns to Bloomberg LP

Former New York mayor had said he wouldn't return full time Michael Bloomberg, billionaire and former mayor of New York, has decided to return to the helm of his business, Bloomberg LP, a financial data and media company.

Revenues From Legal Pot Sales Fall Short of Estimates in Colorado

Revenues in legal pot sales fall short of estimates in Colorado High hopes for revenues in the range of $30 million by the end of June with the legalization of marijuana in Colorado this year have dwindled with less than half that amount realized.

Disney and Deadmau5 Fight Over Rights to Mouse Ears

Disney and the electronic musician Deadmau5, pronounced "dead-mouse," are headed for court over...ears?