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Powerball Numbers & Results: $90 Million Jackpot Winner in Colorado Says He Plans to 'Have Fun'

After winning Saturday's Powerball lottery jackpot, Colorado's newest multi-millionaire says he plans to "have fun," reports The Denver Post.

Gay Marriage Update 2014: Same-Sex Marriages Could Begin Next Week in Virginia

Supreme Court could still hold start by granting emergency delay Same-sex couples could start getting married in Virginia as early as next week, after the 4th U.

Jodi Arias Trial & Verdict Update News 2014: Arias Asks to Delay Death Penalty Trial, Wants to Fire Attorney

Convicted boyfriend killer Jodi Arias asked a judge Wednesday to delay her upcoming death penalty trial and promised to reverse her decision to represent herself if she's allowed to fire her lead attorney.

Edward Snowden on NSA 'Monstermind': Former Contractor Says Government's Program Operates Without Human Intervention

Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor that exposed top secret government secrets last year, has revealed yet another revelation about the NSA's massive surveillance program.

Snowden: NSA [Accidentally] Took Down Syria's Internet, Is Working on an Autonomous Cyberwar Program

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden discussed more details about the National Security Agency's past and plans with Wired, revealing that the U.S. was (inadvertently) behind a famous take-down of Syria's Internet and is planning on creating a fully-autonomous program for cyberdefense. Snowden promised that more revelations are still yet to be unearthed from his document trove, which could include a "smoking gun."

'Fire Challenge' Videos: North Carolina Mother Arrested for Helping Teen Son Participate in Social Media Fad

A North Carolina mother has been arrested after allegedly allowing her teenage son to participate in the "Fire Challenge" and light himself on fire.

Fields Medal Results 2014: Mathematics Professor Maryam Mirzakhani Becomes First Woman to Win Prestigious Award

An Iranian woman and a math professor at Stanford is the first woman to win the prize since it was est in 1936. Her work is complimented by peers and she joins a group of 55 to ever receive the award.

Wife of Texas Anti-Gay Leader Divorced Him To Be With a Woman

The divorce dates to 2011, months before Jonathan Saenz became president of Texas Values Just months before Jonathan Saenz rose to the top of prominent anti-gay group Texas Values, his wife filed for divorce so she could be with another woman, Hays County district court records show, according to Lone Star Q.

Gay Marriage Laws By State: Same-Sex Couples in Virginia Could Begin Marrying This Month

A same-sex marriage ban was ruled unconstitutional by an appeals court in Virginia, which means marriages could begin as early as Aug. 20

Oregon & Washington Wildfires 2014 Maps, Updates: Thunderstorms Help Firefighters Battle Northwest Blazes

Rain and cooler temperatures assist crews, but fires still ravage the region Storms overnight on Tuesday helped contain some of the many wildfires burning in the U.

Powerball Numbers & Results August 13, 2014: Watch Live Stream of Drawing for $40 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Aug. 13 Powerball jackpot, which currently stands at $40 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday at 11 p.m. EDT.

Arrests of New York Subway Artists Has Them Fighting Back Quoting the Transit's Own Rules

Subway artists are fighting back against stepped up arrests, some include fines of $100, others are felonies. Artists say the NYPD arrests violate the MTA's own rules concerning artist performance and want those rules respected.

Over 3,000 Immigrants Investigated This Summer in Tuscon, Arizona Under SB1070: 43.1% of Suspected Undocumented Were Hispanic

According to Tuscon Police Department's Chief of Police Roberto Villaseñor, SB1070, an immigration law that has received heavy backlash from immigration activists, has been successful in its goal of scaring undocumented immigrants.

US Evangelical Christians Unite With Latin America: Leaders Ask Peru, Mexico to Fight Gay Marriage, Abortion and Pornography

Evangelical Christian leaders from the United States have united with Latin America in their fight against gay marriage.

Bigfoot Sighting Video Footage and Finding Bigfoot: YouTube Video of Sasquatch in Tahoe City [Video]

It looks like Bigfoot has popped up on the outskirts of Tahoe City, California. A US skateboarder claims that he caught the mythical creature with a GoPro head-mounted camera while skateboarding with friends.

New York City Task Force Fights Expedited Deportations of Unaccompanied Minors

Expedited deportation proceedings are in motion in Immigration Court, but New York elected officials are creating a legal task force to make sure children from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador get proper legal counsel.

Michael Brown Shooting: Justice Department Investigating Death of St. Louis Teen

The U.S. Justice Department announced this week that it is conducting a federal probe into the shooting death of African-American teenager Michael Brown at the hands of police in Missouri.

Stock Market Update: NYSE Mostly Down as Ukraine Remains in Focus

Dow down 9 points, S&P 500 down 3 Stocks were down Tuesday in light volume trading. Only 2. 2 billion shares exchanged hands Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange, well below the 3.

FDA Approves First Take-Home Colon Cancer Test

For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new at-home, DNA test to screen for colon cancer.

George Clooney's Fiance Declines Spot on Inquiry Commission Into Gaza War Crimes

Amal Alamuddin was appointed to the expert panel to investigate the Israel offensive on GAza last month - but she turned it down. With an upcoming wedding and several cases, the lawyer may have been too busy.
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