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Chris Christie Bridge News 2014: New Jersey Gov. Under Investigation Again

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is back in the hot seat for another bridge scandal. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is back in the hot seat for another bridge scandal.

Georgia GOP House Candidate Jody Hice Says Islam Not a Religion: 'Does Not Deserve First Amendment Protection'

Jody Hice, the Republican candidate running for a U.S. House seat in Georgia's 10th district, stated Islam is not really a religion and that it doesn't deserve the First Amendment protection of religious liberty.

Bipartisan Group Releases Climate Change Report: Michael Bloomberg, Others Note Global Warming's Economic Impact

According to a report released Tuesday by a diverse group led by Henry Paulson Jr., Michael Bloomberg and Tom Steyer called Risky Business, climate change is a big threat to the United States' economy.

Miami Shooting News Update: 2 People Killed, at Least 10 Wounded

At least 10 people were shot and two people died after gunfire erupted outside an apartment building in Miami early Tuesday morning.

Iraq Death Toll: More Than 1,000 People Killed This Month in Iraq, U.N. Reports

The United Nations reports that at least 1,075 people have been killed in Iraq in June. The U. N. has reported that more than 1,000 people, mainly civilians, have been killed this month in Iraq, more than in any single month in the country since 2008.

US Marine Held in Mexico Prison Gets Well-Known Mexican Lawyer, Attorney Says Release Won't 'Be Tomorrow'

Last week, Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi's mother hired a third lawyer for the marine, who has been held in a Mexican jail since March 31 on weapons charges. This time, it's well-known Mexican defense attorney Fernando Benitez Alvarez del Castillo.

Jeremy Meeks Mugshot & News: Convict Offered Tattoo Removal Treatments, Bail Money After Photo Goes Viral

Things could work out very well for Meeks once he's a free man. Everyone wants a piece of Jeremy Meeks. After his mugshot went viral because of his handsome looks, he quickly became a meme.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Secretary Jeh Johnson to Visit Arizona, Detention Facilities

Secretary Jeh Johnson will travel to Arizona to visit detention facilities that have seen dramatic increases in children immigrants and are currently overfilled.

Boko Haram Kidnapping in Nigeria: 91 People Abducted in West Africa; Infamous Terrorist Group Suspected

Terrorist group Boko Haram has suspected to have kidnapped 91 women and children in Northeastern Nigeria

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio: ISIS Is Establishing 'Exact Same Thing' as al-Qaida Did Before 9/11 [Video]

Sen. Marco Rubio said Sunday that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria could be a bigger threat to the United States than al-Qaida.

Justice Department Releases Memo That Uses 9/11 Law to Justify U.S. Drone Killings

A secret memo was released that provides justification for the drone killings of U.S. citizens. A secret government memo was released Monday that reveals that the Obama administration used the war against al-Qaida to justify the use of drones to kill Americans suspected of terrorism overseas.

Obama Administration Pushes Progressive Policies at White House Summit on Working Families

On Monday, the Obama administration hosted its first White House Summit on Working Families to spotlight ways to help working parents balance their family lives with their careers and make ends meet.

Former Taliban POW Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Moved to Outpatient Treatment at Texas Military Base

U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, held by the Taliban as a prisoner of war for five years, has taken another step toward recovery.

Supreme Court Justices Limit EPA Regulation Policies on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

On Monday, the Supreme Court limited how the Environmental Protection Agency can deal with greenhouse gas emissions.

Latino Millennials More Civically Engaged, but Less Likely to Vote Than Baby Boomers

The millennial generation is a powerful force, comprised of close to 90 million teens, twenty- and thirty-somethings. But these civically engaged and independent-leaning young people are heading to the ballot boxes at a lower rate than their elders. Latino millennials have the potential to become one of the most influential segments of the political system, yet Latino baby boomers continue to beat millennials to the ballot box.

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, New York's First Openly Gay Congressman, Marries Longtime Partner

New York's first openly gay congressman, Sean Patrick Maloney, got married over the weekend, making him the second member in Congress to marry a same-sex partner.

Three Al-Jazeera Journalists Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison by Egyptian Court, Despite Lack of Evidence

Three journalists for Al-Jazeera English were sentenced to seven years in prison by an Egyptian court Monday.

Sen. Rand Paul Criticizes Dick Cheney for Blaming Obama for ISIS; Cheney Hits Back at ‘Isolationist’ Paul

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has taken a bipartisan approach to the escalating violence in Iraq, questioning the decisions of the George W. Bush administration that led troops to the second Iraq war.

John Kerry Travels to Iraq, Holds Talks With Leaders as ISIS Militants Continue Takeover

Secretary of State John Kerry held talks Monday with Iraqi leaders about the recent militant takeover of many Iraqi towns.

South Korea Ferry Disaster News: Brother of Most Wanted Man Arrested

South Korea has arrested the brother of billionaire Yoo Byung-eun. South Korean police have arrested Yoo Byung-ho, the younger brother of the country's most wanted man, Yoo Byung-eun.