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James Foley ISIS News Update: US Unsuccessfully Attempted to Rescue Hostages

The rescue attempt involved special ops troops and various types of aircraft but did not succeed in finding the hostages.

Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding in Phoenix

Drenching rains soaked Phoenix, Arizona on Tuesday, causing flash floods, road closures and flight delays.

Two Teenage Boys Arrested After Plotting Mass Shooting at Southern California High School

Two teenage boys who were allegedly planning to carry out a mass school shooting were arrested Monday, just days before they were set to start their senior year at their Southern California high school.

Same Sex Marriage Laws: Gay Unions in Virginia Placed on Hold by High Court

Same-sex couples will have to wait to wed The U. S. Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to delay an appeals court ruling that struck down the state's gay marriage ban.

James Foley ISIS Beheading: President Obama Addresses the Murder of James Foley by ISIS

After speaking with the family of the late James Foley, President Barack Obama delivered a speech Wednesday about his brutal murder and promised to hold his killers responsible.

Gov. Susana Martinez, Others Launch Certification Program for New Mexico Chile Peppers: Vegetable Adds $400M to State Economy Annually

On Tuesday, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, other public officials and members of the New Mexico Chile Association announced a program to trademark and certify chile peppers grown in the state.

Latino Interest in Ferguson Police Shooting, Protest 'Small' Compared to Blacks, Whites

Public opinion on Michael Brown's death and the response in Ferguson, Missouri, is divided among blacks, whites and Hispanics. While most Hispanics believe the issue of race needs to be discussed, many are not that interested in the St. Louis suburb's events compared to the black community.

Los Angeles School District to Offer Counseling to Troubled Students After Disproportionate Number of Minority Students Issued Arrests, Citations

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Unified School District announced discipline reform, following a report of disproportionate arrests and citations involving minority students.

National Center for Health Statistics Report: Teen Birth Rate Has Drastically Decreased Over Past Two Decades

According to new government data, birth rates among teenagers in the U.S. have decreased significantly in the past several years.

Chicago Hostage Update: Police Rescue Women and Children in Suburban Home; Suspects Arrested

After nearly 20 hours, a hostage situation in a suburban home in Chicago came to a peaceful resolution on Wednesday as police were able to bring the hostages to safety and the suspects into custody.

New York City Top Latina Lawmaker Goes Public With Health Diagnosis

New York City's Top Latina draws attention to her own health issues to remind people about having annual physicals and check ups.

Ray J Online News 2014: Kardashian Sex Tape Star Pleads Not Guilty to Vandalism, Battery Charges

R&B singer and reality-TV star Ray J pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from an alleged altercation earlier this summer at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Ferguson Shooting Update: Attorney General Eric Holder Writes Letter to Ferguson Residents Ahead of Trip

The head of the U.S. Department of Justice is scheduled to arrive in Ferguson, Missouri, and observe the situation in the St. Louis suburb following the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown the subsequent ongoing protests. Ahead of his trip, Attorney General Eric Holder wrote a letter to Ferguson residents.

Powerball Numbers & Results August 20, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $60 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Aug. 20 Powerball jackpot, which currently stands at $60 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday at 11 p.m. EDT.

Ebola Virus Outbreak News & Symptoms: Low-risk California Patient Being Tested for Ebola Virus

A patient admitted themselves to a hospital after minor symptoms related to the virus appeared. Docs say more people being aware of the virus means more people are cautious about any symptoms.

Twitter Policy Online 2014: Company Offers Option to Remove Images of Deceased Family Members

Following Robin William's death and now the beheading of James Foley, Twitter is trying to reign in its free-for-all media dissemination ability to respect family members of the deceased.

James Foley Death: ISIS Militants Reportedly Behead American Journalist

ISIS militant with a British accent appears in a grisly video that has been making its way through the internet and claims to have beheaded James Foley.

Ferguson Shooting and Protests: Police Arrest 31 Rioters During Outbreak of Violence

Following a day of peaceful protests, havoc broke out in Ferguson, Missouri Monday night, which resulted in 31 arrests.

St. Louis Police Shooting: Cops Fatally Shoot African American Robbery Suspect Days After Ferguson Shooting

A 23-year-old African American man was fatally shot by St. Louis police after authorities say he brandished a knife and stole from a convenience store.

Dissolving Tampon Invented to Fight HIV Infection During Sex

Team of bioengineers at univ of Washington in Seattle creates dissolving tampon to fight HIV infection during intercourse