President Obama to Visit South Carolina for First Time, Will Attend Youth Rally at Benedict College

On Friday, the president will visit South Carolina for the first time since he won the primary run. Though some GOP members have politicized the visit, Democrats are happy the president is finally visiting.

Did South Carolina's Erskine College Ban Homosexuality After Two Student Athletes Came Out?

The South Carolina Christian college has said it has not banned homosexuality after it released a statement condemning homosexuality. Their statement on sexuality came a year after two athletes came out.

Marijuana Laws, Legalization & News: Border Patrol Seizes 15 Tons of Marijuana at San Diego Crossing

In one of the largest drug seizures in the Border Patrol's history, officials at a San Diego crossing seized more than 15 tons of cannabis.

Video Shows LAPD Killing Homeless Man Who Officials Say Reached for Officer's Gun

LAPD officers shot a homeless man during an altercation. The incident, which happened in the middle of downtown Los Angeles, was caught on video and shows one of the officers shouting that the man had his gun.

Tom Schweich Death: Missouri Governor Candidate Found Dead After He Commits Suicide

Tom Schweich, Missouri State Auditor, committed suicide early on Thursday. The Republican politician was vying for his party's gubernatorial nomination. He had accused another party member of using anti-Semitic insults against him and had planned to talk about them to reporters later on Thursday.

Illinois Republican Rep. Aaron Schock Hires Lawyers, PR Team Amid Funds Corruption Scandal

The Illinois congressman faces accusations of monetary mismanagement after a report showed he spent donor and taxpayer money to pay for private jets and concert tickets.

Nigeria Kidnappers Demanding Ransom for Kidnapped Seattle Missionary

The missionary, part of the Free Methodist Church, was kidnapped Monday. Her captors demand $150,000 for her safe return but police is working to bring her back.

Latino Immigrant Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia Forces Runoff for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel

Mayor Rahm Emanuel will face off against Jesus Garcia in the second round of voting for Chicago mayor on April 7 after he failed to get more than 50 percent of the vote.

American Sniper Chris Kyle Death Details: 'Lone Survivor' Navy SEAL Veteran Warns Eddie Ray Routh as Killer Is Found Guilty of Murder

On Tuesday, a Texas jury found Eddie Ray Routh, accused of shooting Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield, guilty. Routh now faces life in prison for the murders he committed almost two years ago.

University of Illinois at Chicago Student Arrested for Sexual Assault While Reenacting Scene From 'Fifty Shades of Grey'

The student said he was attempting to recreate a scene from "Fifty Shades of Grey" when he sexually assault and beat a female student with a belt despite her objections.

US Marine Cpl. Wassef Hassoun Found Guilty of Desertion After Claiming Abduction, Fleeing to Lebanon

The military judge found the Lebanese-born Marine guilty of desertion, after he left his post in 2004 and then fled from the U.S. in 2005. He has been sentenced to two years in prison.

Venezuela Protests News: Police Officer Arrested After Reportedly Shooting 14-Year-Old Boy With a Shotgun [Video]

Venezuelan police shot a 14-year-old high school student in the head during anti-government protests in the state of Tachira. The teenager’s death continues to fuel the fire against the government; however, the police officer has been arrested.

Bethune Cookman University Shooting: 1 of 3 Victims Injured by Gunshots Not Cooperating With Police

Three students sustained minor injuries during a shooting Monday afternoon at Bethune Cookman University in Florida. Police continue to search for the suspect.

US Marine Accused of Murder of Transgender Filipino Jennifer Laude Enters Not Guilty Plea

The trial against a U.S. Marine accused of murdering a transgender Filipino moves forward after a court entered a not guilty plea for the accused. The Marine refused to enter a plea during the proceedings.

Meixcan Migrant Worker Antonio Zambrano-Montes' Family Lawyer Withdraws $25M Lawsuit After Pasco, Washington Police Shooting

A lawyer representing the family of Antonio Zambrano-Montes, who police shot dead early in February, has been replaced by a new attorney, who recently withdrew the $25 million lawsuit against Pasco, Washington.

Mall of America on Watch After Video Threat by Somalia Group Al-Shabaab

The Islamic extremist group has threatened malls in the U.S. and Canada, including Minnesota's Mall of America with terror attacks similar to the 2013 attacks on the Westgate Mall in Kenya.

Colombia Courts Uphold Ruling: Gay Couples Can Only Adopt When One Parent 'Biologically Related' to Children

Same sex adoption in Colombia will remain the same since last year's ruling, in which it was decided that at least one of the parents must be biologically related to the child in question. However, the Colombian legislature can pass a law to change this.

U.S. Announces Counterattack Against ISIS in Mosul That Will Involve At Least 20,000 Troops

U.S. Central Command announced a new plan to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul held by ISIS. The strike will be led by Iraqi troops and will happen before the summer.

Video Allegedly Shows Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma Arrested 'Like a Dog' for Trying to Overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro [Watch]

Antonio Ledezma, opposition mayor of Caracas, Venezuela, was arrested by the Venezuelan government Thursday night on charges of participating in the alleged coup to overthrow the chavista government of Venezuelan President Nicoals Maduro. The opposition has rallied behind Ledezma, while President Maduro continues to claim the U.S. conspired with the opposition, which the U.S. denies.

Oklahoma Moves to Ban Advanced Place US History Class: Republican Rep. Dan Fisher Says Tax Dollars Shouldn't Pay for AP Course

Rep. Dan Fisher has proposed a bill that would ban the AP U.S. History course in his state and the bill has passed through a House committee. Though other Republicans want to do away for all AP courses, Fisher says his bill would only focus on the U.S. History course.

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley Apologizes for Police Officer Paralyzing Indian Man [Video]

Both the FBI and state of Alabama will investigate the assault on an Indian grandfather visiting his family at the hands of a local police officer. The officer has been charged and pled not guilty. Governor Bentley also sent a letter of apology to the Indian consulate in Atlanta.

UCLA Hospital Reports Antibiotic-Resistant Superbug Bacteria: Over 100 Patients at Risk Thanks to Infected Scopes

Two patients have already died from an antibiotic-resistant bacteria called CRE. The UCLA Health System has informed patients and is working to with health officials.

US Pays Philippines Almost $2M for Two-Year-Old Coral Reef Accident by Navy Ship

The U.S. government paid for damages caused by a Navy minesweeper that ran aground a protected coral reef in 2013.

University at Massachusetts Amherst Reverses Ban Preventing Iran Students From Studying Engineering, Science

The University of Massachusetts at Amherst reversed a decision it made earlier this month to ban Iranian students from taking certain engineering and science courses. The university backed down after student groups and organizations protested the school's decision.

Argentina Seeks US Help in Solving 1994 Bombing With Suspected Iran Involvement

The Argentine foreign affairs minister has sent letters to both the U.S. and Israel requesting American involvement in the 1994 AMIA bombing investigation. Argentina remains embroiled in controversy following the death of investigator Alberto Nisman who was in charge of the AMIA case.
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