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Attorneys General Call on Top U.S. Retailers to Ban Tobacco Products After CVS Anti-Smoking Policy

Following the heels of the decision by CVS Caremark Corp. to stop selling tobacco products, 28 U.S. attorneys general are pushing for the heads of five major retailers to do the same, according to "Fox News."

U.S. Doctors Warn They Are Wary Of Quality Of Generic Meds Made In India After Recent Bans, Drug Recalls By FDA

A growing number of doctors in the United States have been voicing an increased concern over the quality of generic medications imported from India, according to a recent in-depth report from Reuters. The concerns weighing on the minds of many doctors in the U.S. come from an increasing trend of recalls and import bans put in place recently by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on drugs made in India.

CDC Collaborating With Many States Across U.S. To Fight Tuberculosis With Events Honoring ‘World TB Day 2014’

Although many people in this country think tuberculosis (TB) as a disease of a bygone era and no longer a threat to modern day society they couldn’t be more wrong, the experts say. "World TB Day" is an annual event dedicated to fighting and eradicating this disease both in the U.S. and across the globe.

Jodi Arias Trial Update 2014: September Date Set In Jury Selection For Penalty Phase Re-Trial Of Arias Murder Conviction; CNN Motions For Video Coverage of Sentencing Trial

Judge Sherry Stephens set the sentencing re-trial date for Jodi Arias during a hearing on Monday at the Maricopa County Superior Court.

Windows XP Update Scheduled for Government Computer Systems Over Cyber Attack Concerns

April 8 marks the deadline for the U.S. government to complete secure operating systems installations to federal computers. However as the date fast approaches, roughly 10 percent of the several million federally used computers will still be running with the outdated system.

Navy SEALs Retrieve Stolen Oil Tanker From Libyan Rebels and North Korea

In a Sunday night operation, U.S. Navy SEALs seized control of a Libyan National Oil Company's oil stored in a North Korean flagged tanker that was commandeered by three armed Libyan rebels.

Legal Marijuana Pros and Cons: Medical Marijuana in Los Angeles Changing Laws for Doctor's Prescriptions

States with legal marijuana seek to regulate the booming industry The League of California Cities and Police Chiefs Assn. have sponsored a bill designed to regulate marijuana more like a medicine.

U.S. Naturalization vs. Canada Citizenship Laws: American Immigration Reform Pros and Cons; Is the Canadian System the Best?

As the US immigration debate rages on, some are looking to Canada Last year, the United States Senate passed an immigration reform bill which was seen as a step in the right direction as well as a sign that an effective immigration system could be put in place in the United States.

Army General Jeffrey Sinclair Agrees to Plea Deal in Sexual Assault Case

Sinclair pled guilty to lesser degrees and may not face time. After a sleuth of sexual assault cases, the military concludes another sexual assault trial, however its end may not please all.

Former NJ Governor Jon Corzine’s Son Dies

The former governor's youngest son was found dead in Mexico City. A search has ended in tragedy for the Corzine family. Following a search for their missing son, the former governor and his family discover he was found dead in Mexico.

Police Chief, Others Charged With Targeting Low-Income Immigrants in King City, California; Was Latino Community Targeted?

For years King City, Calif. has been the hub of a corruption scandal that goes as far as the city's police chief, according to the "Los Angeles Times."

Venezuela Protests News Update: Moves Toward Economic Reform Could Help As Maduro Accuses US Officials of Encouraging Violence

Diplomatic moves by Venezuela and economic reform may signal a shift in the troubled country. One month after the deadly mass protests began in the Venezuela capital, the opposition and government security forces continue to clash in streets all over Venezuela, and the death toll has reached 28.

Russia & Ukraine News 2014: With Vote Looming, Moscow Remains Aggressive

Tensions remain high in Eastern Europe as both sides flex their geopolitical muscles. Crimea is poised to vote on a referendum that will decide the fate of Eastern Europe and reset the balance of power in the world.

'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' Unleases #Mcconnelling, Unites 'Baby Got Back' and Eminem With Senator Mitch McConnell [WATCH]

The Daily Show host Jon Stewart is known for his in-show antics, political satire and jabs toward U.S. officials. During Thursday's broadcast the talk show comedian unveiled the show's newest viral video campaign.

Latino Community Hit Hard By Harlem Explosion

The heavily Latino area suffered through a lot, with over a hundred people now homeless and various victims still in the hospital.

U.S. Government News 2014: ACLU Warns About The Risks Of Terrorist Watchlist

The American Civil Liberties Union released a report Friday raising concerns regarding the U.S. government's Terrorist Watchlist database and the risks of labeling some of its own citizens as a known or suspected terrorist, "Al Jazeera America" reported.

Michelle Bachelet 2014 Inauguration: Chile President Wins Second Term With Support of Barack Obama and Joe Biden

The history and career of President Michelle Bachelet; the relationship with the US, and the future of Chile.

Colorado News: Court Rules That Possession of Marijuana Convictions Can Now Be Overturned

A panel of three Colorado Court of Appeals judges unanimously ruled in favor of allowing some state citizens who have been convicted of possessing small amounts of marijuana prior to the implementation of Dec. 2012's Amendment 64 to request their convictions be overturned.

LeBron James Goes From NBA 2K14 To Obamacare: Heat Star Promotes Affordable Care Act [WATCH]

If you love LeBron James but you hate Obamacare, you might have some conflicting thoughts about the NBA star's latest endeavor.

Immigration Reform News 2014: GOP Continues To Resist Immigration Push

The GOP continues to hinder attempts to help undocumented immigrants while activists and Democrats push the president to do more.