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Marriage in Florida: Federal Judge Declares State's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

A federal judge in Tallahassee decided Thursday that the ban in Florida on same-sex marriages was unconstitutional.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results August 22, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $180M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which has jumped to a whopping $180 million. The drawing will take place on Friday, Aug. 22, at 11 p.m. EST.

Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office Responds to 33,000 Signature Petition Over Wrongful Death of Ramarley Graham

The Manhattan U.S. Attorney responded to a petition demanding a federal investigation into the shooting death of Ramarley Graham, and the NYCLU released its stats on stop and frisk for 2013, which show 90 percent of stops didn't result in arrests or summons and unfairly targeted blacks and Latinos.

Paul Ryan on the Issues: Congressman Talks Ferguson, Immigration, ISIS and Hillary Clinton's Presidential Bid

Rep. Paul Ryan, R-WI, has been making the media rounds and spoke about ongoing issues including immigration, Islamic State, 2016 elections and the events in Ferguson, Missouri.

NYC Official Demonstrates Body Video Cameras for Police to Prevent Brutality, Crime

A top New York City official on Thursday demonstrated a body camera by wearing it, while pressing for a police pilot program.

Judge Orders ‘Fast and Furious’ Documents from the Department of Justice

A U.S. District Judge ordered the Justice Department Wednesday to give Congress a list of law enforcement documents on a failed program called Operation Fast and Furious.

Metropolitan Opera Contract Dispute: Stage Hands Union Reaches Tentative Agreement With Met After Protracted Fight

The union representing stagehands, Local 1 I.A.T.S.E., reached a tentative agreement with the Metropolitan Opera.

Bodies Missing Hikers Recovered on Mount Rainier

While the bodies of three missing hikers were spotted after snow melted over an area of Washington’s Mount Rainier, reaching them was a treacherous endeavor.

Purdue Campus Shooting: Accused Purdue Shooter Cody Cousins Pleads Guilty to Murder

The man accused of fatally shooting and stabbing a fellow Purdue University student inside of a classroom earlier this year pleaded guilty to murder on Thursday.

Macy's, New York State Settle Racial Profiling, False Detention Complaints Against Latinos, African Americans

Retail store Macy's agreed to pay $650,000 to settle a 16-month investigation into allegations of racial profiling and false detentions of its customers.

Ferguson Michael Brown Shooting Protests: Gov. Nixon Orders the Withdrawal of National Guard From Ferguson

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon ordered the withdrawal of National Guard troops on Thursday from the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson after nearly two weeks of mostly peaceful -- but sometimes violent -- protests.

Ebola Virus Outbreak 2014: American Ebola Survivors Released From Hospital

The two American aid workers who contracted Ebola while doing missionary work in West Africa have been cured from the diseased after receiving treatment at a U.S hospital.

Mother of Slain Teen Ramarley Graham Delivers a Petition Demanding Justice Department and DA Conduct Federal Investigation

At New York's Foley Square, surrounded by court buildings, Ramarley Graham's mother delivered a petition with 33,000 signatures on Wednesday to demand the Justice Department and U.S. Attorney's Office conduct a federal investigation into the fatal police shooting of her unarmed black teenage son.

SoundCloud Download News 2014: Company Rolls Out Ads, Artist Payment System

Music streaming site SoundCloud began including advertisements and allow artists to get paid for original content for the first time.

Boston Bombing Case 2014: Alleged Bomber's Friend Expected to Plead Guilty

Man faces obstruction of justice and conspiracy charges A friend of alleged Boston bombing suspect Dzokhar Tsarnaev is expected to plead guilty on Thursday to obstruction of justice and conspiracy charges related to disposing of evidence after the Boston Marathon bombing, CNN reported.

Corey Griffin Dead: Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Founder Drowns at 27

Corey Griffin, co-founder of the viral Ice Bucket Challenge, drowns in tragic diving accident early Saturday morning, Aug. 16.

UPS Data Breach 2014: 51 Stores Compromised in 24 States; Customers Will Not Be Notified

United Parcel Service Inc. announced Wednesday that 51 of its stores across 24 states had experienced a data breach

Gabriel Fernandez Death: 8-Year-Old Boy Tortured and Murdered by Mother and Boyfriend

Gabriel Fernandez was beaten with clubs and metal hangers and his mother forced him to eat cat feces as punishment.

James Foley ISIS News Update: US Unsuccessfully Attempted to Rescue Hostages

The rescue attempt involved special ops troops and various types of aircraft but did not succeed in finding the hostages.

Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding in Phoenix

Drenching rains soaked Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday, causing flash floods, road closures and flight delays.