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New Jersey Lottery: Two Men Sue State Lottery After $1 Million Lotto Ticket is Thrown in Trash

Two men are suing the New Jersey Lottery Commission which they say led them to throw away a winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million last year.

International Breaking News: Following Pact with Ukraine, EU Signs Agreements With Georgia and Moldova

By Paola Hernández
Stronger ties with Brussels may make Russia inflict economic obstacles for Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia.

US Confirms Drone Presence in Baghdad; Obama's Approval Needed for Strikes

By Paola Hernández
Tensions in Iraq rise. A U. S. official confirmed to CNN on Friday that armed drones have started flying over Baghdad in the last 24 hours to provide extra protection to the 180 U.

Israel Names Two Hamas Affiliates as Suspects in Abduction of Israeli Teens

By Paola Hernández
Israel has named two suspects, who are affiliated with Hamas, in the abduction of three Israeli teenagers.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results June 27, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $33M Jackpot

By Paola Hernández
If you're feeling lucky and are a Mega Millions ticket holder, then get ready for the Friday, June 27, lottery jackpot drawing, which has risen to $33 million.

State Sen. Adriano Espaillat Concedes 13th Congressional District Election: Did Espaillat's Dominican Heritage Help Rep. Charles Rangel?

By Paola Hernández
He would have been the first Dominican-born member of the United States Congress, but for New York State Sen. Adriano Espaillat's Democratic primary election run for the 13th Congressional District, it was about policy, rather than being first in the history books.

John Boehner Lawsuit: President Obama Calls Speaker's Lawsuit a 'Stunt'

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama may be dealing with a litany of problems like the threat of ISIS, children crossing our borders and his dwindling approval ratings, but he made it clear that House Speaker John Boehner's lawsuit surely isn't one.

Ukraine International News & Crisis: Kiev Signs Trade Agreement With EU; Russia Warns of 'Serious Consequences'

By Paola Hernández
The new deal will strengthen ties between Kiev and Brussels, undermining Russia's attempts to create a wider sphere of influence.

China News: Simon & Schuster Blame Chinese Publishers' Fear of Government for 'Effective' Banning of Memoir by Possible 2016 Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton

By Paola Hernández
Hillary Clinton's memoir, "Hard Choices," is not available in China because Chinese publishers have put an "effective ban" on it, Simon & Schuster executives said.

Ukraine, Russia & Crimea News 2014: Thousands Flee as Ceasefire Ends

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. and E.U. prepare to impose further sanctions if Russia does not act to help end the conflict.

US Consumer Spending Increases in May: Hispanics’ Trillion-Dollar Spending Power, Interest Identified as Jobless Rates Falls

By Paola Hernández
Consumer spending in the United States improved in May, but the figures are considered "weak."

Arizona Wildfires 2014 Maps, Updates: Oak Fire That Has Burned For 10 Days in Eastern Arizona Spreads to Over 8K Acres With Only Five Percent Containment

By Paola Hernández
A wildfire that sparked 10 days ago on July 17 in the Coronado National Forest in Arizona has destroyed approximately 8,200 acres of land and has forced into place an official closure of the area surrounding the fire for safety purposes, according to officials.

Venezuelan Socialist Party Leaders Criticize Maduro Administration, Removed From Office

By Paola Hernández
Jorge Giordani, former planning minister, published a letter decrying the government's abandon of currency controls and PSUV Director Hector Navarro was removed after expressing his support for Giordani.

Syria Chemical Weapons Update: John Kerry Confirms Syria Has Shipped Out Final Stockpile

By Paola Hernández
Sectary of State John Kerry has announced that Syria has made good on its promise to hand over all of its chemical weapons.

Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Signs Minimum Wage Increase Into Law

By Paola Hernández
By 2017, the state's minimum wage will be $11 per hour, the highest in any state. IKEA, meanwhile, raises its average base wage.

Central Park Five to Settle for $41M Pending Judicial Approval

By Paola Hernández
The men whose conviction was overturned in 2002 finally have reached a settlement for their wrongful conviction.

Bigfoot Sighting Video and Footage: New YouTube Video Claims to Have Captured Sasquatch on Camera [Watch]

By Paola Hernández
A new video posted to YouTube on June 17 claims to have captured a real live Bigfoot on camera. A new video posted to YouTube on June 17 claims to have captured a real live Bigfoot on camera.

Russia, Ukraine News 2014: Russia Has 'Hours' to Disarm Separatists, John Kerry Says

By Paola Hernández
Secretary of State John Kerry made a statement in Paris saying that Russia only has hours to act in order to prevent separatists from crossing the Russian boarder into Ukraine.

Supreme Court Strikes Down President Obama's Recess Appointments, Buffer Zones for Abortion Clinics

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. Supreme Court issued two rulings on Thursday in regards to President Barack Obama's executive power and the right to protest outside abortion clinics.

Iraq War Poll: 71 Percent of Americans Now Believe War in Iraq 'Wasn't Worth It'

By Paola Hernández
A new poll revealed that an overwhelming majority of Americans think the war in Iraq was not worth it.
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