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Woman Who Went Missing Last Month Found Hanging From Tree Near Home

A woman's body was found hanging from a tree in the woods on Long Island, and is believed to be the body of a person who disappeared last month.

Congresswoman Pushes Bill to Prevent Those on the FBI's Terror Watch List From Purchasing Guns

In wake of the recent terrorist attack in Paris that resulted in 129 deaths, some lawmakers are pushing to pass legislation that would block people on the U.S. terrorist watch list from legally purchasing firearms.

Snow Storm Expected to Bring Up To 5 Inches Of Snow in Michigan; Forecast for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry Counties

Those in Michigan should brace themselves for a major snow storm on Saturday that could leave up to 10 inches of snow in some upper regions of the state.

Chipotle E. Coli Outbreak Spreads to California, New York and Ohio

An outbreak of E. coli linked to Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants in three states has spread to three more states, said the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday.

Syria Refugees in US: Latino Congressional Lawmakers Split on House Refugee Bill

Two days after its introduction, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would enhance the background investigations for Iraqis and Syrians seeking refuge in the United States.

Princeton Agrees to Consider Erasing President Woodrow Wilson's Legacy

Administrators at Princeton University have agreed to consider renaming public spaces dedicated to former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson due to pressure from African American student activists demanding more racial sensitivity on the school's campus.

Puerto Rico Inching Closer to Default

Puerto Rico is on the verge of becoming "the Greece of the Caribbean" as the U.S. territory is inching ever closer on some critical bond deadlines.

Mike Huckabee Sued for Playing ‘Eye of the Tiger’ at Kim Davis Rally

Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee has had a lawsuit filed against him by an original founding member of the rock band Survivor. See the details here.

Donald Trump Draws Fire for Proposing Muslim Database

Donald Trump once again stirred controversy on Thursday, when he reportedly proposed the creation of a federal database of Muslim residents of the United States.

Author, Marine Phil Klay Supports American Acceptance of Syrian Refugees on Social Media

U.S. Marine Phil Klay, author of the National Book Award-winning "Redeployment," wrote a series of post on Twitter, condemning efforts by Congress and other political figures to significantly heighten security measures against Syrian refugees attempting to enter the country.

NYC Officials to Hold Warrant Forgiveness Program in Harlem

New York City officials are offering petty criminals warrant forgiveness that will clear their records of low-level crimes like littering and drinking in public.

Spirit Airlines Jet Returns to Fort Lauderdale Due to Bomb Theat

A Spirit Airlines jet bound for Minneapolis on Thursday was forced to return to Fort Lauderdale due to a passenger's confusion.

Israeli Spy Jonathan Pollard Released From U.S. Prison After 30 Years

Nearly 30 years after his arrest, convicted Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard was released on parole from a U.S. prison early Friday morning.

Donald Trump on Ben Carson: Trump Takes Credit for Carson Campaign's 'Free Fall'

GOP presidential hopeful Donald Trump on Thursday declared that fellow front-runner Ben Carson was suffering a "free fall" and then went on to claim credit for his rival's alleged demise.

NYPD: Hoverboards Illegal in New York City

Hoverboards may be a new fun, cool and quick way to travel, but according to the New York Police Department, they are also illegal.

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez Named Republican Governors Association Chair

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez was selected Thursday to lead the Republican Governors Association though the 2016 election cycle.

Mexico Immigration Decline: Undocumented Mexican Immigrants Migrating Back to Mexico

The rate of undocumented immigrant Mexicans entering the U.S. has been decline for the last eight years.

'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2' Opens Worldwide, Expected to Debut at $120 Million

The recent worldwide opening of the final "Hunger Games" franchise titled "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" had many speculating that it would debut at $120 million, just close to the $121.9 million of the previous "Hunger Games" film when it opened.

Shakira, Gerard Pique Blackmailed for Sex Tape, Couple Denies Rumors

Rumors recently circulated claiming that Colombian singer Shakira and partner Gerard Pique were being blackmailed by a former employee for an alleged sex tape. Recent reports now claim that the two are denying the rumors.

Syrian Refugees in America: House Passes Bill to Restrict Refugees From Entering the US

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a controversial bill on Thursday that would temporarily block Syrian refugees from entering the United States, despite President Barack Obama's promise to veto it.