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Black and Latino Law Enforcement Hold No Confidence Vote Over City's Handling of Death of Eric Garner

Black and Latino law enforcement officers and former officers held a press conference outside the New York Police Department headquarters on Wednesday to give Police Commissioner and Mayor de Blasio a vote of no confidence over the handling of the death of Eric Garner, a 43-year-old Arican-American man who died after being placed in a chokehold by a New York City police officer.

Plane Crash at Costco Parking Lot: Single Engine Plane Lands at Shopping Center in San Diego

The passenger aboard the plane died while the pilot is currently in the hospital. San Diego residents did not expect to see a plane fly straight at them during a shopping trip, but that is what happened in the California city.

George Washington Bridge Scandal & News: GWB to Get Suicide Barrier

16 people jumped to their deaths from the bridge in 2013 The George Washington Bridge, which spans from New York to New Jersey, is set to get a suicide-prevention fence that could cost up to $47 million, according to a report from CBS News.

Moreland Commission Fallout: Critics Say Governor Cuomo May Have Interfered With Corruption Probe

Fallout continues over allegations of interference by the Cuomo administration into the work of the Moreland Commission on Public Corruption when it began investigations of people with close ties to the Governor.

Northern California Wildfires: Fire Crews Make Headway on Yosemite National Park Blaze

Two wildfires have been contained to some degree among the many wildfires burning in Cali. Crews have succeeded in making progress on two of the largest wildfires in California.

Drew Barrymore's Half Sister Jessica Found Dead in California

Jessica Barrymore was also a daughter of actor John Barrymore Jessica Barrymore, half sister of actress Drew Barrymore, was found dead on Tuesday in her car in south San Diego County area, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.

CNN Overtakes MSNBC in Ratings, FOX News Still in the Lead

Cable news networks continue to compete for market share and while Fox News Channel keeps the largest chunk of viewers, MSNBC has been surpassed by CNN for the No. 2 spot in July ratings.

Revenge Porn Victim Suing Facebook for $123 Million

A Texas woman is suing Facebook for $123 million alleging that she notified the popular social network when she became a victim of revenge porn, but it failed to act until months later.

George Zimmerman Has Run-in With Police Once Again; What Did He Do This Time?

George Zimmerman, the infamous former Florida neighborhood watch volunteer who was acquitted in the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, has been working as security at a motorcycle and gun dealership in Deland, Florida.

UCLA Water Main Breaks, Spilling Nearly 10 Million Gallons on Campus

Campus of UCLA and Sunset Boulevard were primarily affected by flood Los Angeles utility crews have started cleanup efforts after a water main ruptured Tuesday and flooded the University of California at Los Angeles campus and Sunset Boulevard, the Los Angeles Times reported.

New York Public School Teacher Tenure Laws Under Attack With Second Lawsuit

Two groups have filed separate lawsuit against New York State over it's education law claiming teacher tenure laws means the students aren't receiving a sound basic education.

Powerball Numbers & Results July 30, 2014: Watch Live Stream of Drawing for $60 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the July 30 Powerball jackpot, which has risen to $60 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday at 11 p.m. EDT.

California Health Insurance: Despite Obamacare, Hispanics Represent 62 Percent of Uninsured Adult Residents

Millions of Californians now have insurance thanks to the Affordable Care Act, but about 2.5 adults remain uninsured, many of them Hispanics, and are difficult to persuade, a new survey said.

Blacks and Latinos More Likely to Be Arraigned, Incarcerated in New York City, but Also to Have Cases Dismissed

The Vera Institute wanted to know if prosecutorial decisions led to disparate outcomes for blacks, Latinos and Asians. They did a two year study with the New York District Attorney's Office and released their findings this month.

Climate Change News: Delayed Action Could Cost $150 million, Says Obama Administration

The Obama Administration released a report on Tuesday that argued delaying action on curbing climate change will only cost the country more money.

Deadly 'Kissing Bug' on the Rise in Texas and Virginia

Health officials in Texas and Virginia are concerned about the rise of a new blood sucking insect with a deadly bite known as the "kissing bug."

More Than 35% of Americans Are Facing Debt Collections, Study Finds

Bills are late, causing bill collectors to call More than one-third of Americans are facing debt collectors because their bills are past due, according to a study released Tuesday by the Urban Institute.

Abortion Laws and Rulings: Mississippi Appeals Court Strikes Down Anti-Abortion Law, Keeps Last Abortion Clinic in State Open

A federal appeals court handed down a ruling on Tuesday that ensures women in Mississippi that they would not have to travel to another state in order to safely end a pregnancy.

9-Year-Old Girl, Father Die After Being Hit by a Crashing Plane

A 9-year-old girl died on Tuesday from critical injuries after being hit by a plane that crashed landed in Venice on Sunday. Her father was also hit during the accident and died at the scene.

White House: Waiting to Fight Climate Change Gets More Costly by the Decade

According to a report released by the White House on Tuesday, waiting to mitigate the effects of climate change could end up costing the country a lot of money.