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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.

California Passes “Yes Mean Yes” Bill Defining Affirmative Sexual Consent for Colleges

The law will apply to all higher education institutions in the state that receive financial aid and defines sexual consent as a mutual "affirmative" agreement of consent between the two parties.

4-Year-Old Boy Expelled From Florida Pre-School Over Mother's Facebook Post

A 4-year-old preschooler in Florida was expelled from pre-K after his mother posted an insulting message about his private school on Facebook.

Renisha McBride Porch Shooting: Prosecutors to Push for Minimum 17-year Prison Sentence for Convicted Shooter

Prosecutors in the Renisha McBride porch shooting case are seeking to lock convicted killer Theodore Wafer away in prison for at least 17 years.

'La Bestia' Trains & Immigration: Mexico Cracks Down on Freight Trains Along Popular Migration Route

Authorities have stepped up monitoring of infamous train route In response to a record number of child migrants leaving Central America en route to the U.

Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan Asks ISIS Leader to Join Islamic State

The convicted Army major on death row for killing 13 people at Fort Hood has written a letter to the leader of ISIS, asking to become a "citizen" of the Islamic State's caliphate.

Immigration Activists Conduct Sit-In Outside of White House, 145 Peacefully Arrested

On Thursday, a reported 145 people were arrested outside of the White House during a civil disobedience protest demanding immigration reform and relief from deportation for undocumented immigrants.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results August 29, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $20M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which currently stands at $20 million. The drawing will take place on Friday, Aug. 29, at 11 p.m. EST.

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.