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Honest Tea Experiment Deems Honolulu the Most Honest City in America.

Hawaii city takes first place for second year in a row. Honest Tea is trying to see just how honest people in the United States are. They've been conducting a social experiment on Americans for the past few years to see who is honest and who isn't so honest.

Staten Island District Attorney to Convene Special Grand Jury in Eric Garner Chokehold Death

Staten Island DA has called a special grand jury to meet next month to decide whether there should be an indictment in the chokehold death of Eric Garner, this despite calls to make an indictment and calls from New York congressional leaders and activists for a state and/or federal probe into the death.

National Latino Organizations Call for Congressional Review of Military Weapons Program After Michael Brown Shooting, Ferguson Protests

National Latino organizations are continuing their calls for peace and justice after the death of Michael Brown and the subsequent protests in Ferguson, Missouri. A congressional review of military-grade weaponry used by police in Ferguson has also been requested.

Nelly & Ferguson Protests: Rapper Returns to His Home State, Calls for Peace

Nelly joins the protesters calling for peace in Michael Brown killing earlier this month Musician Nelly, who is originally from Missouri, joined those in his home state to call for peace in Ferguson.

Jodi Arias Trial and Verdict Update News 2014: Judge Denies Defense Attorney's Request to Quit Upcoming Death Penalty Trial

Despite ongoing tension with his client Jodi Arias, defense attorney Kirk Nurmi will not be able to resign from her upcoming death penalty trial.

California Wildfires Maps, Update 2014: Central Calif. Blaze Destroys 8 Structures; 13,000 Evacuated

A wildfire that has been out of control since Monday continues to threaten the central Cali region Wildfire-weary California has yet another blaze near Yosemite National Park that has caused evacuations and closings of school districts Monday.

Salt Lake City Night Club Shooting Update: 6 People Wounded During Weekend Shooting at Inferno Cantina

Utah police are searching for two Hispanic males suspected of opening fire at a downtown nightclub in Salt Lake City and injuring six people on Saturday.

Housing Market News: Housing Starts Spike in July; Is the Economy Gaining Momentum?

Despite increase in consumer prices, economists say the market has momentum After two straight months of declines, U. S. housing starts bounced back sharply in July, suggesting that the economy is gaining some momentum, according to a Reuters report based on Commerce Department data.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results August 19, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $160M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which has jumped to a whopping $160 million. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 11 p.m. EST.

'Frozen' Movie Online, 'Let It Go' and Soundtrack 2014: Disney Film Continues to Rescue Toymakers as Holiday Season Nears

Disney's Frozen continues to rescue toymakers, and will be top toy for holiday season estimated at $1 billion in revenue. New products are being launched this fall.

iPhone & Android Apps 2014: FEMA Launches Spanish Language App

New app helps those who are native speakers of Spanish to get accurate and useful information in an emergency.

Stock Market News: Nasdaq Hits 14-Year High, Dollar General Soars

Stocks were higher Monday, oil hits lowest level in more than a year. Stocks jumped Monday after tensions around the world eased and investor uncertainity fell.

Jim Jeffords Death: Former Vermont U.S. Senator Dead at Age 80

Former Vermont U.S. Sen. James Jeffords, a longrunning Republican congressman-turned-Independent, died on Monday at the age of 80.

New York Metropolitan Opera Reaches Tentative Agreement With Two Unions

New York's Metropolitan Opera announced on Monday it had reached a tentative agreement with two of its largest unions -- the orchestra (Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians), and the chorus and other members (American Guide of Musical Artists).

1,000-Pound Alligator Sets New Record in Alabama

A group of Alabama hunters made a record breaking catch over the weekend after they shot and killed a 1,000 pound alligator.

Michael Brown Shooting and Autopsy: Results Spark More Riots Ahead of Third Examination by Justice Department

Missouri teenager Michael Brown was shot at least six times, twice in the head, according to a preliminary autopsy requested by his family.

ExxonMobil, Chevron and Other US Companies Considering Investing in Mexico Oil

Last week, the Mexican government announced that it will open its oil resources to domestic and foreign private investors. Now, various U.S. petroleum companies are eyeing a piece of the pie.

Mexican Billionaire Carlos Slim Advises Catholic Association of Latino Leaders On How to Strengthen Latino Economic Status

Carlos Slim spoke Sunday at Catholic Association of Latino Leaders Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim said that increasing worker's earning power and offering Latino-owned companies easier access to financing can help better the socio-economic status of Latinos in the U.

Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Targets 14,000 Hispanic Business Owners With Spanish Language Tax Video

The State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services has created a video in Spanish to teach its Spanish speaking residents how to properly handle their taxes.

'WikiLeaks' Founder Julian Assange Hopes to Leave Ecuadorean Embassy ‘Soon'

Assange has been living in Ecuadorean embassy in London for two years Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been living in the Ecuadorean embassy in London since he was granted asylum by the South American country two years ago.