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Stack Family Found Dead in Chicago, Illinois Home: 80-Year-Old Parents Were Taking Care of Middle Aged Children

Several members in the same family were found dead in their home in Elmhurst, Illinois, Saturday night. The four -- a father, mother and two adult children -- were killed by a member of the family who then turned the weapon on themselves.

Owner of Drive-Thru Bikini Coffee Stands in Washington Accused of Promoting Prositution: Former Nude Dancer Charged

The owner of a series of bikini coffee stands in Washington state is accused of money laundering and promoting prostitution after it was discovered her baristas were selling sexual acts as well as coffee drinks.

Syria: Assad Faces Western Opposition in Request to Create Allied Front Against IS

Assad faces opposition from western powers in request to create allied front against IS Bashar Al-Assad is facing a unique dilemma in being excluded from a unified world front as his country battles Islamic State attacks, shortly after he himself was a target of the West.

San Francisco International: 20-Foot-Long Millipedes Found in Package

A postal package shipped through San Francisco International Airport contained, under further inspection, some surprising contents.

Long Island, New York Teen Dies While Test Driving Family Friend's Lamborghini

A New York teenager died test driving a family friend’s Lamborghini sports car after crashing the vehicle into a guardrail.

California: State Passes Bill Banning 'Gay Panic' and 'Trans Panic' Defenses in Criminal Cases

The bill now moves to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk, awaiting his signature for it to become law. The California Legislature recently passed a bill that would prevent defendants in criminal cases from using the "gay panic" or "trans panic" defense to lessen their punishment or dodge punishment altogether.

NYPD Commissioner Pushing to Equip Police Officers With Body-Worn Video Cameras

A federal court ruling recommended body worn cameras for police officers in the class action lawsuit over the NYPD's stop-question-and-frisk policy. The idea was dismissed by the Bloomberg administration. Then Eric Garner was put in a chokehold and died, The Police Commissioner said he would review training and a top elected official suggested a pilot program of body worn cameras.

Labor Day 2014 Movies: 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' 'Sin City,' 'If I Stay,' 'As Above So Below' and More Films to Watch This Weekend

Some you might have missed The day after Labor Day signals the end of summer in the United States, and looking back it seems like a dismal and disappointing summer for Hollywood, with more flops than winners.

Daniel Pierce: $90K Raised for Gay Teen Whose Family’s Disavowal Went Viral [Watch]

A young man who secretly filmed his family confronting him about being gay has received over $90,000 in donations in just three days.

NYC Unequal Admission: School Practices Still Being Debated

Unequal admission practices in NYC still being debated New York City's diverse population of students can be seen clearly split between all but the top public schools in the region.

Los Angeles, California May Increase Minimum Wage to $13.25 by 2017

LA mayor pushes for minimum wage increase to $13.25 by 2017 Los Angeles' mayor is pushing for a minimum wage of $13. 25, which would significantly benefit at least 40 percent of the work force, The Huffington Post reported.

Manhattan: Taxi Overturns on Woman in NYC, Killing Her

The unnamed 58-year-old woman died after been crushed under the overturned taxi in the Upper East Side.

Kraft American Singles: Thousands of Cases of Cheese Recalled Due to Potential Spoilage

Nearly 8,000 cases of Kraft American Singles have been recalled for fear that consumers may become ill from eating them

Jon Stewart 'Rosewater': Directorial Debut Trailer Released

In “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart’s directorial debut, the film “Rosewater” steers him away from his satiric mock of politics and the media and toward a harrowing true story.

Ferguson: Protestor Files $40 Million Lawsuit Against Police

A $40 million federal lawsuit was filed Thursday by protestors in Ferguson, Missouri, claiming that police used excessive force to arrest innocent demonstrators, violating their civil rights.

St. Louis Area Police Officer Says Ferguson Protesters Should Be Treated Like a 'Rabid Dog' on Facebook

Missouri officials announced that a St. Louis-area police officer was fired for posting a series of "very concerning and inappropriate" Facebook comments about the Ferguson protests.

Jodi Arias Trial and Verdict Update : Arias Granted Access to Home Where She Killed Travis Alexander

Convicted boyfriend killer Jodi Arias has been granted permission to revisit the home where she murdered her former lover in 2008.

Powerball Numbers & Results August 30, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $90 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Aug. 30 Powerball jackpot, which currently stands at $90 million. The drawing will take place Saturday at 11 p.m. EDT.

New York City Council to Hold Oversight Hearing on Police Training Procedures

New York City Council will hold an oversight hearing in September on a police department review of its training procedures. The review comes after Eric Garner, an unarmed Staten Island man, died after being placed in a chokehold while police attempted to arrest him

Johnny Knoxville to Develop Semi-Autobiographical T.V. Show for ABC

“Jackass” star Johnny Knoxville is developing a show based on his life for ABC network. "Jackass" star Johnny Knoxville is developing a show based on his life for ABC network.