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Breaking Local News: Virginia Police Search for 2 Missing People After Fiery Hot Air Balloon Crash

Two people remain missing after a hot air balloon crash in Virginia that left at least one dead. Search teams have recovered the body of one the passengers of a hot air balloon that caught fire Friday night in Virginia.

Aaron Hernandez Case, Trial & News Update: Former NFL Star's Associate Carlos Ortiz Charged With a New Murder

Carlos Ortiz, an associate of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez, has been hit with a new murder charge that is unrelated to the Odin Lloyd murder case.

Another State Reverses Ban on Same Sex Marriage: Arkansas State Circuit Judge Finds Ban Unconstitutional

Arkansas joins the growing list of states that overturn their same-sex marriage bans. Another state reverses ban on same-sex marriage, adding to the growing lists of states allowing same-sex marriage.

US Immigration Information, Reform & News 2014: GOP Members Say New Law Not Likely to Pass During Obama Presidency

Sen. Marco Rubio and other GOP Republicans doubt that immigration reform will pass during President Obama's tenure.

Mitt Romney on Minimum Wage: Former Massachusetts Governor Says 'We Ought to Raise It'

Unlike many of his colleagues in the Republican Party, Mitt Romney has declared that he is in favor of a minimum wage hike.

Donald Sterling Comments & Girlfriend: Shelly Sterling Wants to Keep Clippers; Dick Parsons Named Interim CEO

Shelly Sterling has retained an attorney. Los Angeles Clippers co-owner Shelly Sterling has no intentions on giving up the team after her husband Donald was banned from the NBA for life.

Spring Storm 2014 Tornado Watch Update: Texas, Arkansas Dealing With Aftermath of Severe Storms

Arkansas and Texas are dealing with the messy aftermath of severe thunderstorms that tore through the states Thursday, leaving devastation in their wake.

Leticia Van de Putte, Candidate for Texas Lieutenant Governor, On Growing Up and Learning as a Latina

Texas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte, former member of the Texas House of Representatives and practicing pharmacist, is the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in the Nov. 4, 2014 general election. She credits her personal, professional, and political career to strong backing from parents, an intense concern for education and community, and a deep understanding of the obstacles that Latino parents face.

Google, Yahoo, Facebook Oppose FCC's New Net Neutrality Rules

Do you remember the day the internet went on strike against a bad piece of legislation? It may happen again. The internet dream team behind 2011's SOPA protests has sent what may be the opening salvo in another pressure campaign, this time to stop the Federal Communications Commission's reportedly proposed "Open Internet" rules.

Appeals Court Decides on Temporary Stay Over Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Requirement in Kansas and Arizona

A federal appeals court issued a stay Thursday on a ruling that requires Arizona and Kansas to require proof-of-citizenship requirements for people using federal forms to register to vote.

Crimea News 2014: Russian President Vladimir Putin Celebrates Victory Day; Leader Makes First Visit to Crimea Since Annexation

Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated Victory Day in Moscow Friday and also made a visit to Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in March.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results May 9: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $105M Jackpot

If you're a Mega Millions ticket holder, then get ready for the Friday, May 9, lottery jackpot drawing, which has risen to a whopping $105 million.

Mexico Earthquake Felt 171 Miles Away From Epicenter

On Thursday, Mexico experienced a 6.4 magnitude earthquake. On Thursday, Mexico experienced a 6. 4 magnitude earthquake. According to the U. S. Geological Survey, the earthquake's epicenter was in southern Guerrero, a state in the west of Mexico, at a 14.

Dr. Dre Poised to Become Billionaire as Apple Looks to Buy Beats Electronics for $3.2 Billion

In a departure from its more modest acquisition history, Apple is said to be in talks to purchase Beats Electronics, LLC, a headphone and audio device maker and streaming music company for an estimated $3.2 billion.

'Snooki' Learns Sex of Her Second Baby, Reveals to Friends, Fans Family...'Oh God, It's A Girl'' [Video]

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi took to her website Thursday to post an exclusive video in which she revealed the sex of the new baby she and fiancé Jionni LaValle are expecting in early Fall.

Philadelphia School District Principal and Four Teachers Charged With Cheating on Standardized Test

One principal and four teachers in the Philadelphia School District where charged Thursday with encouraging and enabling cheating on the PSSA, a Pennsylvania standardized test.

Latino Voter Turnout Projected to Grow Overall, But Midterm Numbers May Be Lower Than 2012

A new report projects that Latino voting turnout is increasing overall, but still lags behind other voting groups. Latino voting turnout at the midterm elections is also expected to be lower than in 2012.

Pro-Russian Rebels Claim Ukraine Independence Vote to Be Held Sunday

Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's request that the referendum be postponed, pro-Russian rebels claim that the vote will go ahead Sunday.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Obama Administration Cracks Down on School Discrimination Against Undocumented Students

On Thursday, the Obama administration issued a set of guidelines to prevent public schools from discriminating against the enrollment of undocumented students.

Syrian News & War: Rebels Destroy Carlton Citadel Hotel; Government Troops Killed in Attack

Syrian rebels have blown up a historic hotel-turned-army base in Aleppo, reportedly killing government troops.