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Puerto Rican Designer Ricardo Mulero Talks Constructing the National September 11 Memorial & Museum Exhibition

As Americans everywhere unite to remember those lost during Sept. 11, Ricardo Mulero, the lead designer of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum exhibition, is opening up about creating an important part of American history and remembrance.

Gay Marriage Laws & States: Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Petitions on Marriage Equality

Supreme Court agrees to hear same-sex marriage petitions The U. S. Supreme Court has added same-sex marriage cases from five states to its closed-door agenda discussion at the end of the month, Al Jazeera reported.

California Wildfires 2014 Maps, Updates: Happy Camp Complex Explodes to Over 100,000 Acres & Destroys Structures, Homes; Firefighting Costs More Than $60 Million [Slideshow]

A group of wildfires comprising the Happy Camp Fire Complex has been burning in northwest California since mid-August and firefighters just can’t seem to get a handle on it. The blaze continues to grow, currently having burned through 164 square miles of land, the equivalent of over 100,000 acres.

Obama Orders U.S. Airstrikes in Syria Against Islamic State

President Barack Obama told Americans on Wednesday he had authorized U.S. airstrikes for the first time in Syria and more attacks in Iraq in a broad escalation of a campaign against the Islamic State militant group.Obama's decision to launch attacks inside Syria, which is embroiled in a three-year civil war, marked a turnabout for the president, who shied away a year ago from airstrikes to punish Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for using chemical weapons against his own people.

Hurricane Season 2014 Track, Maps: Tropical Storm Odile Forms off Coast of Mexico; Expected to Strengthen to Hurricane by Weekend, Bringing Massive Flooding

On Wednesday morning a tropical depression in the East Pacific strengthened into yet another tropical storm, adding to the extensive tally of the 2014 Pacific hurricane season.

Boston News: ABC 'What Would You Do?' Host John Quiñones to Help Children's Hospital Fundraise for Latinos Needing Health Care

On Friday, Sept. 12, a hospital in Boston will hold a fundraiser in an effort to continue its goal of helping Latinos in America get access to health care.

Google Nexus 6 Release and Price: Motorola Smartphone Expected to Launch Later This Year

Hot on the heels of Apple's iPhone 6 release, Google is speeding up its launch of its new smartphone, the Nexus 6.

South Carolina Father Confesses to Killing 5 Children

A father from South Carolina is suspected of allegedly murdering his five children and then dumping their bodies across state grounds in Alabama.

Nearly 100-Year-Old Newlyweds Could Divorce After Family Claims Marriage Complicates Their Inheritance

At 96 years old, Edith Hill happily married her 95-year-old husband Eddie Harrison earlier this year after the two met 10 years ago. However, although they say they are in love, the law may not be on their side.

Nevada Governor Declares State of Emergency Over Flooding

After pouring rains and subsequent flooding closed a 50-mile stretch of a busy interstate, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval declared a state of emergency for Clark County and the Moapa Paiute Tribe Reservation.

Elephant Sanctuary Death: Co-Founder of Maine Elephant Facility Dies in Freak Accident

One of the co-founders of a Maine sanctuary for elephants has died after being accidentally crushed by one of his animals.

Pope Francis Sexual Abuse Reform: Catholic Church Leader Appoints Two American Priests to Reform Commission

With orders from the Vatican, two priests from the United States have been placed in key roles in the Catholic Church's anti-abuse commission

Marijuana Legalization 2014: Philadelphia Set to Decriminalize Cannabis

Philadelphia to become largest city to decriminalize marijuana Philadelphia is poised to be the next city in the nation to legalize marijuana, based on an agreement to sign the law by Mayor Michael Nutter.

Annual New Mexico Green Chile Pepper Harvest Threatened by Drought, International Competition

New Mexico's green chile harvest is underway, but the crop is still threatened by various factors.

Chicago's Blue Line Train Derailment Leads to Delays During Rush Hour

Chicago train delayed due to minor derailment during rush hour Wednesday Chicago's metro train system is experiencing delays on the Blue Line after a derailment early Wednesday.

Holly Bobo Death: Star's Remains Confirmed; Family Asks for Privacy

Investigators in Tennessee confirmed in a press conference Monday that human remains found in Decatur County Sunday were those of Holly Bobo.

Hawaii Local News: Government Hopes to Move the Homeless to Former WWII Internment Camp Amid Complaints From Vacationers

Officials in Hawaii are working to remove homeless people from popular tourist locations. Officials in Hawaii are working to remove homeless people from popular tourist locations.

Powerball Numbers & Results September 10, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $127 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Sept. 10 Powerball jackpot, which has risen to a whopping $127 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday at 11 p.m. EDT.

Michael Brown Shooting Protests: Ferguson City Officials to Introduce Police Reform Measures to Municipal Court

One month after the death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown sparked national outrage and a string of protests, elected officials in Ferguson, Missouri are taking steps to mend the severed relationship between police and the community.

New York City Council to Pass Resolution Supporting National Women's History Museum

New York City Council members will vote on Wednesday for a resolution to support the National Women's History Museum.