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Bulls of Pamplona 2014: Chicago Bull Running Writer Gored in Thigh During San Fermin Spain Festival

On Wednesday two men, one from the U.S. and one from Spain, were gored at the Bulls of Pamplona festival in Spain.

Washington Starts Selling Legalized Marijuana: First Weed Shops & Customers Transact, No Doctor's Note Required

Colorado was the first Washington has become the second state in the U. S. to legally sell marijuana without a doctor's note, as eager customers lined up outside stores to be the first customers on Tuesday.

Prostitute Arrested After Allegedly Injecting Google Executive With Lethal Dose of Heroin

Father of five was found dead by ship's captain the next day. An expensive prostitute allegedly injected a married Google executive with a lethal dose of heroin while aboard his yacht, police say.

Andy Lopez Shooting: Santa Rosa, CA Residents Protest 'Killer Cops,' Clearing of Deputy Who Killed Teen Carrying Toy Gun

On Tuesday, protestors took to the streets in response to District Attorney Jill Ravitch's Monday announcement that Deputy Erick Gelhaus, who shot and killed 13-year-old Andy Lopez thinking his toy gun was an assault rifle, won't be charged.

Powerful Northeast Storms Kill 5, Leave 200,000 More Without Power

Multiple states in the Northeast were hit by powerful, fast-moving storms Tuesday night that killed at least five people and left almost 200,000 others without power.

Drone Operators Arrested After Near-Miss with NYPD Helicopter

Two people have been arrested in connection with a near collision between a NYPD helicopter and an unmanned drone aircraft over the George Washington Bridge Monday.

Powerball Numbers & Results July 9, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $122 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the July 9 Powerball jackpot, which has risen to a whopping $122 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday at 11 p.m. EDT.

New York City Council Offers Merit-Based Scholarship to Public College Students

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, along with other elected officials, announced the creation of a new merit scholarship program at the City's public colleges on Tuesday at City Hall.

New York State Enacts Medical Marijuana Law, Joining 22 Others

At the New York Academy of Medicine on Monday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the medical marijuana bill which allows legal access to non-smokeable medical marijuana for chronically ill or injured patients.

South Dakota Man Chokes to Death During Hot Dog Eating Contest

What started out as a fun Fourth of July festivity ended in tragedy when a South Dakota man literally choked to death in the middle of a hot dog eating contest.

US Mobile Internet Consumption Doubled, Declining Landline Usage Affects State and Local Taxations

Mobile Internet usage has doubled in the U.S. during the last two years, but its had dented state and federal agencies' taxation efforts.

Alzheimer's Disease Treatment & Care: Blood Test Provides Breakthrough for Dementia Drug Trials

A set of proteins in the blood can identify those with mild cognitive impairments that will soon develop dementia, such as Alzheimer's. The test is 87 percent accurate and was conducted by British researchers to help drug trials.

NYC Subway Baby: Mother of Abandoned Child Identified, Arrested

The woman accused of abandoning her 7-month-old baby on a New York City subway platform has been identified.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results July 8, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $25M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky and are a Mega Millions ticket holder, then get ready for the Tuesday, July 8, lottery jackpot drawing, which has risen to $25 million.

LAPD Won't Send Immigrants to ICE Without Review: LA Mayor Says Local Budget Isn't for Immigration Enforcement

On Monday Mayor Eric Garcetti and Chief Charlie Beck announced that the Los Angeles Police Department will no long adhere to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's requests to detain those suspected of being eligible for deportation.

Immigration: Texas Company Collects Toys for Undocumented Central American Children, Embarrassed by Murrieta, California Protesters

Texas business Dynamic Travel Cruises and its owner Steve Cosgrove are holding a toy drive to benefit the undocumented and unaccompanied children being held by Border Patrol in the state.

LULAC and Tyson Donate Chicken to New York City Ahead of Convention

The League of the United Latin American Citizens joined forces with Tyson Foods on Monday and donated 30,000 pounds of chicken to Food Bank for New York City, a day ahead of LULAC's national convention.

President Obama Requests Authority to Deport Undocumented Children, Immigrant Rights Groups Fight Back

President Obama requested authority to deport more undocumented immigrant children last week, and immigrant rights groups are fighting back against the pending authorization.

Washington Legal Weed Update: State Clears Pot Shops to Open for Business

Good news for weed smokers in Washington state: Starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, a select group of pot shops selling cannabis for recreational use will be allowed to open their doors to the public.

New TSA Security Measures to Include Increased Scrutiny of Electronics

New TSA security measures will include increased scrutiny of electronic devices at overseas airports.