New York Judge To Hear Eric Garner Grand Jury Document Request

A Staten Island Supreme Court judge will hold a hearing on January 5 into petitions seeking transcripts, instructions, and evidence from the grand jury that investigated the death of Eric Garner but decided not to indict the police officer involved in his chokehold death in July.

More Americans Sign Up For Unemployment Benefits, Says Labor Department

More Americans signed up for unemployment benefits last week bringing totals to 298,000, according to the Labor Department. The figure was an increase of 17,000 from the previous week.

Monarch Butterfly Population Dropped by 90% Last Two Decades Say Scientists; Conservationists Ask For Protections

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it would conduct a one-year status review of the Monarch butterfly to determine if they are warranted protection under the Endangered Species Act.

U.S. Approves Ebola Virus Test, United Kingdom Gets Its First Ebola Patient

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an Ebola test for use on patients with signs and symptoms of the virus infection. In related news, a healthcare worker just returning from Sierra Leone is being treated for Ebola and hospitalized in an isolation unit in Glasgow, Scotland. marking the first known Ebola case in the United Kingdom.

New York Congressman Michael Grimm Resigns; State Island District Attorney Interested in Seat

Rep. Michael Grimm announced late Monday that he will resign his seat in Congress, one week after the Staten Island, New York Republican pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion.

Sen. Cruz, Cornyn File Brief In Multistate Lawsuit Against Obama's Executive Action On Immigration

The Texas federal judge presiding over the multistate lawsuit which claims President Obama's executive action on immigration reform violated the U.S. constitution has allowed U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz to file court briefs, along with others in support of the lawsuit.

Undocumented Fathers, Mothers Seeking Sanctuary in U.S. Churches

About ten undocumented immigrants are taking shelter in churches around the U.S. while President Obama's executive action is implemented.

NSA Releases Hundreds of Pages of Reports on Surveillance Activities

The National Security Agency (NSA) released hundreds of pages of reports previously classified as 'top secret' on Christmas Eve. They show dozens of instances in the last decade where the NSA spied on U.S. citizens.

Investigation Of IRS Shows No Evidence Of Conspiracy With White House Against Tea Party Groups

An 18-month long Congressional investigation into whether the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) colluded with the White House in the mistreatment of conservative political groups concludes there was no evidence of wrongdoing.

Over A Dozen CDC Workers Possibly Exposed to Ebola

In yet another safety lab snafu at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as a dozen workers are being assessed for possible exposure to the Ebola virus. The incident occurred as a sample of the pathogen was transferred between labs.

US Government Deported Over 577,295 Immigrants in 2014, Stats Say

Department of Homeland Security saw fewer immigrants deported in 2014, but the number of deportations still remains high, with the agency having deported nearly 600,000 immigrants from the U.S. this year.

Judge Rejects Arizona Sheriff's Lawsuit Over Obama Immigration Policy

A federal judge rejected an Arizona sheriff's lawsuit seeking to halt President Barack Obama's plan for immigration reform.

New York Immigrant Groups, Dreamers Press For Passage Of New York Dream Act

New York Dreamers are pressing for the passage in the new legislative session of the New York Dream Act. During his re-election campaign, Governor Cuomo promised to get the Dream Act done.

Tennessee Becomes 25th State to Sue Against Obama's Immigration Reform Actions

The state of Tennessee has become the 25th plaintiff to join the lawsuit against President Obama over his decision to take executive action to enact immigration reform. The state's attorney general declared it was in Tennessee's best interests to join the fight against the president.

Dominican Republic Decriminalizes Abortion By Changing Constitution

Dominican Republic's President Danilo Medina signed into law the country's amended Penal Code that will allow women access to safe abortion services in cases of rape, incest, fetal impairment and when the life of the pregnant woman is at risk.

Latina Organizations Join Coalition Calling On State Lawmakers To Promote Women's Health & Rights

The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunities and the Center Reproductive Rights have formed a coalition of nearly 60 women's health organizations calling on state lawmakers to promote policies to support women's health and reproductive rights.

Obama: Keystone XL Pipeline Will Have No Benefit For Americans

Republican leadership in Congress has said authorizing the Keystone XL pipeline will be its first order of business next year, but President Barack Obama said the project would be of small benefit to Americans.

ACLU/Human Rights Watch Calls For Investigation of Bush Administration on Use of Torture

The American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Watch has called on the Justice Department to open an investigation into the torture practices committed during the administration of President George W. Bush.

New Poll: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Losing Favor With Latino Voters

New York City Mayor's Bill de Blasio received 85 percent of the Latino vote in his election, but his stock among Latino voters is starting to plummet, according to new poll figures.

Obama Says Nation is "Better Off", Cites 300,000 New Jobs in November During End-of-Year Speech

U.S. payrolls added 321,000 workers in November and the unemployment rate held at 5.8 percent, the lowest since July 2008, the year of the financial crisis.

Congress Passes Death in Custody Reporting Act, Waits for Obama Signature

A bill passed by Congress last week and pending signature by President Barack Obama would require states to report the deaths of people of all genders and races held in policy custody.

New York State Bans Fracking For Natural Gas

The Governor of New York announced Wednesday during a year-end cabinet meeting the state will prohibit fracking for natural gas, citing unresolved health concerns and questionable economic benefits.

Alzheimer's Disease Could Affect 1.3 Million Latinos by 2050

While the Latino older population is expected to triple by 2050, health experts are projecting that Latinos are disproportionately represented in the older age groups most at risk of Alzheimer's disease.

New York Governor Threatens To Union Bust Public Employees

The Cuomo Administration is threatening to reclassifying 1,000 job titles of members of the Public Employees Federation into managerial positions. Employees found out about the move when they were presented with a letter announcing the proposal which they were asked to sign.

US and Cuba To Renew Diplomatic Relations

President Obama announced the U.S. will re-establish its diplomatic relations with Cuba, and open economic and travel ties between the two nations after a decades-long embargo.
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