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Mizzou Threats Update: Suspect Arrested for Threatening Black MU Students on Social Media

University of Missouri police arrested a 19-year-old white male on Wednesday for making terror threats against black students.

FBI Thwarts Bomb Plot: Virginia Black Churches Targeted

The FBI thwarted a plot by two self-described, Virginia-based "white supremacists" to bomb a church in hopes of igniting a "race car."

Business Jet Crashes Into Akron Home, Nine People Dead

A business jet crashed into a home in Akron, Ohio on Tuesday, leaving no survivors. A business jet crashed into a home in Akron, Ohio, on Tuesday, leaving no survivors.

2016 Presidential Race: Eric Teetsel Hired by Marco Rubio Campaign

GOP presidential hopeful Marco Rubio hired Eric Teetsel to work on his campaign in order to aggressively reach out to evangelicals.

10 Percent of Death Row Prisoners Are Veterans, Some With PTSD, Says Report

Just in time for Veterans Day, the Death Penalty Information Center released a report revealing that about 300 U.S. veterans are currently on death row in prisons across the nation.

Three Bodies Found in Burning SUV in Orange, California

Three bodies were discovered in a torched SUV in Orange, California, on Monday. Three bodies were discovered in a torched SUV in Orange, California, on Monday.

UVA Fraternity Files $25 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Rolling Stone Magazine

The University of Virginia fraternity that was profiled in a fictitious rape story published in Rolling Stone last year filed a $25 million defamation lawsuit against the magazine on Monday.

Sonia Sotomayor Blasts Supreme Court Justices for Embracing 'Shoot First, Think Later' Attitude in Policing

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor slammed her fellow justices for ruling in favor of a Texas state trooper who fatally shot a fleeing suspect in 2010.

2016 Presidential Race: NBC Stations Tell Republican Candidates They Have 12 Minutes Free Air Times After Trump ‘SNL’ Appearance

NBC stations in every market that aired "Saturday Night Live" last week featuring Donald Trump began posting notices that the candidate's competitors in the presidential race would get 12 minutes and 5 seconds of free air time.

Former US President Jimmy Carter's Cancer Treatment Going Smoothly

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is undergoing treatment to battle cancer. Just recently, Carter's spokeswoman revealed that he is responding to treatments smoothly and there are no new cancer cells found.

Lockdown Lifted at Fairlane Town Center After Shots Fired Monday

After several gunshots were fired on Monday at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, the local mall and nearby schools were put in an emergency lockdown. Now, the mall is back in its normal operations.

NSA Bulk Phone Records Collection 'Likely Violates the Constitution': Judge

A federal judge has ruled that the National Security Agency's controversial phone metadata collection is likely unconstitutional and has ordered an immediate stop to the program. Though the decision comes as the NSA's program, in its current form, is set to expire in weeks, the ruling sets an important precedent for privacy rights.

Obama Facebook Page Created, Wants to Discuss Important Issues, Have Fun Too

Obama is quickly getting likes on Facebook President Barack Obama created a Facebook page, which went live Monday. Obama says he wants the page to be "a place where we can have real conversations.

College Student Killed in Police Shooting at South Carolina Campus

A South Carolina college spent three hours under lockdown, after an officer was involved in a shooting that left a 20-year-old college student dead.

Report: Texas Troopers Routinely Misidentify Motorists' Race

Texas state troopers wrongly recorded the race of minority drivers in what might be seen as an effort to disguise racial profiling, the investigative team of Austin's NBC affiliate reported based on expert testimony.

GOP Debate Milwaukee: Bush, Rubio Likely to Go After Each Other in Tonight's GOP Debate

Observers expect the relationship between Marco Rubio and his former mentor Jeb Bush to further disintegrate tonight, as the two Republican presidential candidates are likely to attack each other fiercely during their party's fourth presidential debate.

Fast-Food Workers Stage Nationwide Protest For Higher Wages

U.S. fast-food employees staged a nationwide walkout on Tuesday, taking to the streets to protest for higher wages.

Obama, Netanyahu Hold White House Meeting to Reset Ties, Discuss Peace in Middle East

U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met face-to-face on Monday for the first time in more than a year in effort to squash their longtime discord and discuss solutions to reach peace between Israel and Palestine.

Texas Judge Shot, Wounded Outside Home, Officials Say She Was Targeted

Investigators believe a Texas judge was specifically targeted in a shooting that occurred outside her Austin home Friday night.

Retail Stores Target and Macy's Opens Holiday Sales on Thanksgiving Day 2015

As one of America's anticipated holidays is fast approaching, several giant retail stores have recently announced their holiday sales starting on Thanksgiving, a day early for the Black Friday commemoration and it has brought conflicting opinions as to the essence of the holiday and the chance to increase sales with the thousands of consumers ready to shop.