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DREAM Act in Effect in Washington State: What It Means for New York, Gov. Cuomo 'Not Overly Optimistic' About NY Senate

The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act is in effect across Washington State following a bipartisan vote in February. The law official made Washington the fourth state to approve state financial aid for college students with undocumented immigrant status.

4,000 Pounds of Whole Foods Rib-Eye Beef Recalled Because of 'Remote' Mad Cow Disease

There have yet to be any reported cases. More than 4,000 pounds of beef has been recalled by a Missouri company. The beef was sent to restaurants and Whole Foods, and there was a possibility that the spinal nerves and tissues carried mad cow disease, notes USA Today.

President Obama Says Iraqi People Need to 'Solve Their Problems'

President Obama has vowed to assist Iraq in the battle against a group of militants who aim to conquer the country.

Venezuela News, Politics & Update 2014: Three Accused of Assassination Plot Against Venezuelan President

The three men accused are witnesses of an alleged plot against President Maduro and are wanted for questioning though one of the accused denies the allegations.

Bitcoin Price, Value, Exchange News: US Government Will Auction Silk Road Seizure Valued at $17M

Ulbricht is held without bail and facing trial The U. S. government is planning to auction off nearly 30,000 bitcoins valued at almost $17. 4 million.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy Spotlight: Potential House Majority Leader's Stance on Topics Important to Latinos

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., the current House Republican whip, could be the next House Majority Leader after the "stunning" primary election defeat of Eric Cantor in the Virginia 7th District primary on Tuesday. McCarthy, who has already received Cantor's endorsement, has yet to confirm his intentions for the second-rank position in the House of Representatives, but he will need to deal with several hot-topic issues regularly being debated.

Medical & Personal Marijuana Legalization: Jamaica Cabinet Approves Decriminalization of Possession of 'Ganja,' Rastafarians Rejoice

A branch of the Jamaican government made a decision to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana on Thursday.

Bowe Bergdahl Lands in Texas, Will Continue Medical Treatment

U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the former prisoner of war who was held as a Taliban captive for five years, has finally returned to the United States.

Student Loan Interest Rates 2014: Republicans Block Debt Refinancing Bill on Senate Floor

Senator Warren's attempt to help students with debt failed thanks to GOP opposition. The issue of student debt and loans has become a contentious one.

Abortion Health Centers & Clinics: Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal Signs Law Restricting Women's Right to Choose

The law could mean the closing of three Louisiana clinics, leaving only two to handle the state's abortions.

Arizona Church Shooting: Gunman Fatally Shoots Catholic Priest, Injures Another in Phoenix

Arizona police are searching for the person(s) that shot and killed a priest inside of a Phoenix church Wednesday night. Another priest was also injured in what authorities believe was a botched burglary.

Russian Bombers Fly Close to Alaska and California

Four Tu-95's were spotted near Alaska and were intercepted by American fighter jets. Tensions between the US and Russia continue to escalate with reports that Russian planes flew a threatening distance from the United States.

Texas Governor Rick Perry Compares Alcoholism to Homosexuality

While speaking to the Commonwealth Club in California on Wednesday, Republican Gov. Rick Perry likened homosexuality to alcoholism, describing both as a lifestyle choice that people make.

Two Nuclear Bombs Could Have Destroyed North Carolina Town in 1961

Earlier this week declassified documents from the National Security Archive were released and revealed an incident back in 1961 that could have resulted in the decimation of a North Carolina town.

Pakistan Drone Strikes: CIA Kills at Least 16 Taliban Members

The CIA resumes drone strikes in Pakistan after half a year break. Following the brutal attack on Karachi's international airport, the U. S. government sent drones to strike at various Taliban positions.

NYC Strippers Charged With Drugging Wealthy Men, Stealing Around $200,000

Four New York City strippers and a strip club manager are on the hook for allegedly drugging and ripping off wealthy men for thousands of dollars.

VA Death Scandal 2014: Senate Passed Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul Department of Veterans Affairs After Eric Shinseki's Resignation

On Wednesday, the Senate overwhelmingly approved broad reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs weeks after it was reported that long treatment delays at VA hospitals allegedly led to the death of 40 vets.

George H.W. Bush Skydives to Celebrate 90th Birthday

While many seniors choose to celebrate their 90th birthday with friends, family and cake, former President George H. W. Bush decided to break the mold and jump out of a helicopter.

International & World News 2014: ISIS Rebels Vow to Take Baghdad; Kurds Seize City of Kirkuk

Iraq's stability continues to crumble as ISIS rebels move south and Baghdad loses control over various cities in the north and central parts of the country.

Ugandan Foreign Minister Elected President of UN General Assembly Amid Controversy

Sam Kutesa will become president of the U.N. General Assembly despite his controversial past and will begin his duties next week.