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Water Dispute Rises Between US and Mexico

The U.S. claims that Mexico owes a lot of water from the Rio Grande A nearly seven-decade-old agreement between the U. S. and Mexico over water sharing has people in the Texas borderlands upset, claiming that Mexico has not been giving its share of water.

Ukraine Crisis News: France Halts Delivery of Mistral-class Amphibious Assault Ships to Russia

France will stop the delivery of the two amphibious assault ships until the Ukraine crisis is resolved.

Obama, Cameron Publish Op-Ed Targeting ISIS, Russia

Obama, Cameron pen letter targeting ISIS and Putin prior to NATO summit Just before a critical NATO summit meeting today in Wales, the leaders of the U.

US Launches Airstrike Targeting Somali Militants, al-Shabaab Leader Ahmed Abdi Godane

The U.S. military began an operation on Monday against the Somali militant group al-Shabaab, which has links to al Qaeda.

Chinese Jet Intercepts Navy Plane: Performed Dangerous Maneuvers Close to Aircraft, Says US

The interception happened more than a 100 miles off Chinese territory and has led to a diplomatic complaint from the United States.

Threat Level Thursday: More Snowden, Yahoo Encrypts, the Safest Mobile OS, and the Air Force

In this week's Threat Level Thursday we get another dose of Edward Snowden, see emails getting safer, which mobile operating system trumps the other in keeping the baddies out, and the Air Force joining the cyber fight.

Terrorist Torture News: UK Seeking to Cover Role in 'Extraordinary Rendition' of Suspects?

The UK is seeking to cover its role in helping the US torture terrorist suspects The British Government has been accused of trying to cover up its role in the "extraordinary rendition" of terror suspects who were tortured by the United States after the 9/11 attacks.

Israel’s Iron Dome Defense System: Congress Passes Funding

Over $200 million dollars will be sent to Israel to fund the country's missile defense system. As the violence between Hamas and Israel resumes, the United States has moved forward a bill that would provide the Jewish state with necessary funds for its self-preservation.

Ebola Virus in the United States: Can the US Avoid the Deadly Disease?

Though the possibility of the virus arriving via international flights is real, the U.S. is also well poised in averting an epidemic.

International News: Russia Retaliates Against US With Sanctions of Its Own, Targets Virgina Congressman

Russia has begun to pass its own sanctions against the United States. The new regulations prevent certain Americans from entering Russia in the same manner that U.S. sanctions hinder certain Russian officials and businessmen.

Jobs & Hiring Online: US Economy Grows in June; 288,000 New Jobs Added

Unemployment dropped to 6.1 percent, numbers not seen since 2008. The U. S. economy has seen unprecedented job growth this year and that will benefit both the economy and the unemployed if the trend continues.

Mexican Helicopter Accidentally Fires at U.S. Border Patrol, Authorities Apologize for Mistake

A Mexican law enforcement helicopter crossed over into U.S. airspace and opened fire early Thursday near U.S. Border Patrol agents.

Russian Bombers Fly Close to Alaska and California

Four Tu-95's were spotted near Alaska and were intercepted by American fighter jets. Tensions between the US and Russia continue to escalate with reports that Russian planes flew a threatening distance from the United States.

Middle East Peace Treaty: Fatah and Hamas Sign Unity Government Deal in West Bank

Palestinian Authority government Fatah, headed by Mahmoud Abbas, signed a unity government deal with militant group Hamas Monday.

President Obama to Meet Ukrainian President-elect Petro Poroshenko Next Week: Part of Four-Day Trip to Europe

President Obama will have a meeting with Ukraine's new president-elect, Petro Poroshenko, in Poland next week.

Former Anonymous LulzSec Hacker Hector 'Sabu' Xavier Monsegur Released: FBI Informant Stopped Over 300 Cyberattacks Against US Government

He also implicated members of his former hacking circle After providing the FBI with extraordinary cooperation and assistance, the LulzSec hacker known as "Sabu" has been released from his prison sentence.

Chiquis Rivera on Facebook: Jenni Rivera's Daughter to Become Judge of Miss Latina Universo?

Some are wondering if Chiquis will be able to fit in alongside other seasoned professionals? Chiquis Rivera may be coming into your homes every week. It's rumored that the daughter of the late Jenni Rivera will be a judge on Miss Latina Universo, said TV y Novelas.

Tensions Fly High Among US Accusations of Chinese Cyberspying

Tensions between the United States and China over accusations of industrial espionage have hit a boiling point as Beijing summoned U.S. Ambassador to China Max Baucus Monday in an attempt to counter Washington's charges.

Pentagon Considering Transferring Chelsea Manning, WikiLeaks Whistleblower May Receive Sex Change

The imprisoned whistleblower has sought treatment for months and has been continually denied by the military.

MERS News: CDC Confirms Mysterious Virus in the US, Health Officials Know Little About Untreatable Global Outbreak

CDC confirmed the first case of MERS in the United States on Thursday. A fatal and untreatable virus that first showed up in Saudi Arabia, and that researchers and health officials know alarmingly little about, has made its way out of the Arabian Peninsula and into the global community.

United States Immigration Information and News: US Births Grow Country's Latino Population More Than Immigrants

According to a new report by Pew Research Center, immigration is not the biggest contributor to the United States' growing Latino population anymore. Instead, Latino births in America itself are the biggest driving force.