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Hillary Clinton Quotes 2014: Former Secretary of State Speaks Out on Mike Brown Shooting in Ferguson

Three weeks after the death of unarmed African American teen Michael Brown by a white Missouri cop ignited days of protests, Hillary Clinton has finally broken her silence on the issue.

F-15 Fighter Jet Crashes in Virginia; Pilot Dead

The search ends Thursday night after the missing fighter pilot is declared dead by officials. A fighter jet crashed near the border between Virginia and West Virginia.

Puerto Rico News: Senator in US Commonwealth Wants to Make Spanish the Official Language

On Thursday, Puerto Rico Sen. Antonio Fas Alzamora released a proposal to make Spanish the official language of the U.S. commonwealth, making English a secondary language.

Ferguson Police Shooting Protests: Glide App Company Confirms Video Recording of Mike Brown Shooting

A smartphone application company has confirmed that their app was used to record audio during Michael Brown's shooting.

Chicago Police Commander Charged for Aggravated Battery After Placing Gun in Suspect’s Mouth

Commander Glenn Evans normally praised for his crime prevention in Chicago neighborhoods was arrested Wednesday for allegedly placing the barrel of his gun in a suspect's mouth.

US Faces Significant Hurdles to Syrian Air Strikes

Islamic State militants could have anti-aircraft weaponry U. S. President Barack Obama has a tough decision in front of him when deciding on whether or not to ramp up air strikes against the Islamic State.

Eric Garner Death & Chokehold Aftermath: Majority of New Yorkers Support Criminal Charges Against NYPD Officer, Poll Says

A new poll reveals that the majority of New Yorkers believe New York Police officer Daniel Pantaleo should be criminally prosecuted for his actions in the death of Eric Garner, the Staten Island man who died after police put him in an illegal chokehold last month.

Immigration Reform News & Laws 2014: Federal Authorities to Be Required to Offer Accurate Information to Undocumented Immigrants

Federal immigration authorities to be required to offer accurate information to undocumented immigrants

Gamble for Your Life? NYCLU Sues for Right to an Attorney

For 50 years, New York has chronically underfunded its public defense attorney system. The result has been a system that costs the taxpayers, as people languish in jail waiting for trial, lose their jobs and homes and families and wind up becoming dependent on the state on release.

Hispanics Make Up 21 percent of new HIV/AIDS Infections Annually: CDC

CDC: Hispanics are 16 percent of the population, but 21 percent of new HIV/AIDS infections annually The Center for Disease Control rolled out a new campaign to target Hispanic and Latino communities in addressing HIV/AIDS, citing a high number of new infections each year.

Marijuana Laws Update 2014: Santa Fe City Council Passes Measure to Decriminalize Cannabis

On Wednesday, Santa Fe became the first city in New Mexico to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Marijuana Legalization & Study News 2014: Cannabis Reportedly Lowers Chances of Marital Violence

Conducted by researchers from three universities, the study found that couples in which one or both partners smoked marijuana had lower instances of spousal violence.

Boston Bomber's Sister Arrested in NYC for Making Bomb Threat

The sister of the infamous Boston Marathon bombing suspects was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly threatened to "put a bomb" on her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend.

Texas Father Acquitted of Murdering Drunk Driver Who Killed His Two Sons

The father of two boys killed in a drunk-driving car accident was acquitted of killing the man behind the wheel in Texas court Wednesday.

New York City Police Shooting: Wanted Drug Suspect Wounded in Shootout With U.S. Marshals

A suspected drug trafficker who's been hiding out from police for nearly two decades was wounded during a shootout with deputy U.S. marshals in New York City.

Great White Shark Spotted Near Massachusetts Beach

A great white shark swimming off the coast of Duxbury Beach in Massachusetts forced more than 1,000 people to evacuate the water earlier this week.

Ferguson Protest Update: Militarization of Arizona's Maricopa County Police Raise Concerns of 1033 Program, Missing Weapons

Following criticism of the militarization of law enforcement in Ferguson, Missouri, and the subsequent order for a review of such activities, national organizations are highlighting Arizona police and their use of military-grade weapons.

LAPD Call Man in Recent Shooting Arrest a ‘Serial Killer'

Man is suspected of killing four people and attempting to kill several others A California man who is suspected of killing four people in a series of shootings has been dubbed a serial killer by the Los Angeles Police Department.

‘Cops' Crew Member Killed in Shootout While Filming

Suspect also killed in shootout in Omaha Emmy-nominated television show "Cops" has long given viewers a rare looking into everyday encounters between police officers and criminals.

A Church in Tuscon, Arizona Has Been Taking in Undocumented Immigrants Who Want to Avoid Deportation

This summer, the Southside Presbyterian Church in Tuscon, Arizona has taken in two undocumented immigrants facing deportation.
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