Michele Bachmann 2016 Presidential Race: Minnesota Congresswoman Says There Is a Chance She Will Run Again

Bachmann, republican and Tea Party favorite from the 2012 race, is thinking about running again for president after ending her stint in Congress this year.

White Flags Appear On Brooklyn Bridge in Puzzling Security Breach

Authorities are investigating the security breach and trying to figure out what the flags are supposed to mean.

Researchers Gain New Insight Into Possible Schizophrenia Genes

A new study defines stronger links to schizophrenia in relation to a persons immunity and to genetics. A persons risk can be defined by the analysis of the human genome.

Four Arrested in Connection to Venezuelan Mayor Stabbing

A Venezuelan oppositon leader and mayor was stabbed in his home Sunday; Four suspects were arrested today. Motive appears not to be political and suspects are quite young in comparison to the mayor.

Scientists Find Way to Target HIV in Hibernation, Come Closer to Treatment

the AIDS conference in Australia is giving the world a view at many new achievements but one of the exciting ones is targeting sleeper cells of HIV in order to allow Tcells to attack them.

Latinos Still Feeling Effects of Economic Recession, Doubtful of Future

Despite the positive news of the economic future of the U.S., many Latinos remain doubtful and worried about their immediate future.

Boko Haram, Nigeria: Radical Islamic Terrorist Group Plants Flag in Another Town in Northeast

Nigerian soldiers are apparently no match for the forces of the islamic militant group Boko Haram, who have already been in the news for kidnapping 250 schoolgirls, and sporadically attacking villages and towns. But the group appears to seek more power and control of the area as evident in its latest planting of flags in the region.

Mexican Cell Phone Smuggling: Pressure Mounts on Government to Crack Down on Prisons

Facing both enforcement and technical issues, the Mexican government has failed to protect its residents of the extortion attempts by criminals locked up in federal prisons. Citizen groups have been increasingly vocal about pressuing the government to be accountable for the smugged phones and bribed officials.

iOS & Android Smartphone Walkie-Talkie Device: goTenna Pairs With Bluetooth to Allow Communication Between Two People

A Brooklyn-based pair came up with a device to re-vamp the walkie talkie concept for smartphones which can be both practically used for emergencies as well as a nifty device for outdoorsy types.

More FM Radio Stations Broadcast in Spanish in Response to Growing Latino Populations

In a world where Internet radio and MP3s are taking over, the FM radio markets are seeing an increase of listeners who speak Spanish.

World Health Organization, Cuba: WHO Praises Efforts and Contributions to Health Education and Prevention

Despite the U.S. trade embargo with Cuba, US medics-in-training use the country as a training base, and it is recognized as a highly successful country - and and example for other countries- in its ability to educate and promote prevention.

UK Company Discovers World's Darkest Material: Matter Is So Black, Human Eye Can't Determine Its Shape

Just a difference of a little over one percent has made this material the darkest to exist in terms of the amount of light it absorbs. The british company that invented it revealed it at a show but real-world applications can help night-vision and infrared cameras and telescopes.

Washington & Colorado Pot Industry: States See a New Rush of Business Surrounding Cannabis

History repeats itself with a new product: replace gold with marijuana and you've got a new one for the books. Marijuana is legitimizing itself in the business world and has caught the attention of investors and business minds, as well as workers who see the opportunities for a new job.

HIV Diagnosis: U.S. Sees One-third Decline in a Decade

Good news about the rate of HIV diagnosis, just days after more than 100 researchers were lost on blown up Malaysian Airlines flight from Amsterdam to an international AIDS conference in Australia. The US has seen a decrease in HIV diagnosis, by one third, between 2002-2011. The information comes form a journal special issue that was set to coincide with the Australian conference.

Kustom Products, Inc: Oregon Company Pleads Guilty to Selling U.S. Military $10 million in Phony Parts

A family-owned company in Oregon secured hundreds of contracts totaling $10 million while successfully selling phony parts to the US government which were used for military attack helicopters.

Stephen Hawking Supports Assisted Suicide: World-renowned Scientist Speaks Out on Debated British Bill

Stephen Hawking, a brilliant and globally respected mind stuck in a crippled body, has voiced his support over euthanasia, saying that if the person is in such terrible pain they should be able to choose death.

MH17: Plane Crash Investigation Being Hampered by Rebels Controlling Area

Despite the political back-and-forth between Ukraine and Russia over blame of the purposeful destruction of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, rebels in the area are causing a separate issue by blocking investigators and monitors in the area from being able to start their efforts to determine what happened to the plane.

United Arab Emirates to Send Probe to Mars by 2021

The UAE announced it will send a probe to Mars by 2021, 50 years after the combined emirates were formed into one country. The oil-rich country has the financial means to succeed, but speculation exists on a new space agency tackling Mars (before the moon) since veteran programs have struggled in the past.

Amazon Reveals Subscription Service: Per-Item Fee System to e-Books, Audiobooks Receives Criticism

Despite being a major company, Amazon failed to lure major publishers to its online subscription content library and is facing competition with two other services, which began last year -- and have at least two of the five major publishers. The cost is also more expensive than the other two companies.

Wi-Fi Hotspots in NYC Phonebooths: Google, Samsung and Cisco Bid Proposals due Monday

An informal meeting last week with big and small media companies set the stage for a potentially large makeover of phone booths in New York City. Google, Samsung and Cisco were just some of the names of 50 at the meeting in May, who were told that July 21 was the deadline for bid proposals.

Mexico Health & Infections: 90 Percent of Adult Mexicans Carry Mononucleosis

Currently at least 90 percent of Mexican seniors have mono, but Mexico is seeing that many of its youth are born carriers of the disease, and almost all adults continue to be carriers for their lives.

Unlocked Cell Phone Bill May Receive Final Approval From House

The concept was legal in 2010, then became illegal in 2012. But a hoard of unhappy citizens wrote to Congress asking for re-legalization of unlocked cell phones. They succeeded in garnering support to push a bill through the Senate which is now awaiting final approval in the House.

Rupert Murdoch Companies 2014: Media Mogul Back to the Drawing Board?

Rupert Murdoch has his thumb over a large portion of TV networks (and other media) in the US, and he only seeks to increase his share. But CNN parent company Time Warner rejected an $80 billion deal, which would involve selling off CNN.

Jaguar Unveils 'Virtual Widescreen' Technology to Assist Drivers

Augmented reality is an increasingly popular technology allowing realtime updates and making the whole world seem like a part of a video game. the same concept has been translated to driving, allowing jaguar drivers to race in circuits as if in a video game, but also offering practical uses for the technology.

Beatles Documentary 2014: Ron Howard to Direct New Film on English Rock Band

Ron Howard, of A Beautiful Mind and Arrested Development fame, is tackling a new high-profile job: producing an authorized documentary based on the touring years of the Beatles, which will include old concert footage as well as home videos and clips submitted by fans.
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