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Charleston Church Shooting: Shooter Dylann Roof Pleads Not Guilty in Court

Dylann Roof wants to plead guilty to killing nine people at a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina in June, but his lawyers are advising him otherwise.

Vehicle Crashes into US Capitol Barricade

A vehicle crashed into the south barricade of the U.S. Capitol building on Friday morning. A vehicle crashed into the south barricade of the U. S. Capitol on Friday morning.

Donald Trump Takes Lead Among GOP Hopefuls Running in 2016 Presidential Race

Despite his inflammatory statements and crass behavior, polls show that Donald Trump continues to soar in the 2016 Republican presidential race for the White House.

Australian Officials 'Increasingly Confident' Plane Wreckage Found Part of MH370

Austrailan officials are confident the wreckage found near the island of Réunion is part of the missing plane.

MLB News: New York Mets Acquire Yoenis Cespedes From Detroit Tigers

The New York Mets finally gets a power hitter in its lineup! After getting ridiculed for not getting a big batter this season, the Mets finally get one.

Hillary Clinton Calls Secret Planned Parenthood Videos 'Disturbing'

Although Hillary Clinton has adamantly defended Planned Parenthood, she admitted Tuesday that she found undercover sting videos that purportedly show people from the women's health group selling fetal tissue to be "disturbing."

Southern California Congressmen Push for Los Angeles to Host 2024 Summer Olympics

Almost two dozen Southern California congressional reps are calling for the United States Olympic Committee to strongly consider the Los Angeles as the United States' host city candidate for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Hillary Clinton Calls for End to Cuban Embargo

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton today called for the end of the Cuban embargo while speaking in Florida. The former secretary of state has expressed support for improving relations with the island nation since the Obama administration announced a rapprochement late last year.

‘Law & Order’ Director Jason ‘Jace’ Alexander Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

Famed TV director Jason “Jace” Alexander has been arrested and charged with possession of child pornography. See the details here.

Bernie Sanders Speaks at US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Says 'Open Borders' Hurt US Youth

Sen. Bernie Sanders became the third presidential candidate to hold a Q&A session at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) on Thursday. The Vermont Democratic candidate, though in favor of immigration reform, warned that open borders and high levels of immigration could hurt U.S. youth.

Inspector General Recommends 23 Changes to NYPD Body Camera Program

The Inspector General who oversees the New York Police Department says that the institution needs to make serious changes to its body camera pilot program before it is implemented across the region.

Fidel Castro to Have 1-Hour Special on Discovery Channel

The documentary will present the former Cuban President Fidel Castro through the eyes of intelligence workers who observed him over the years.

14-Year-Old Girl Charged With Manslaughter For Allegedly Killing Toddler in Buffalo, New York

A 14-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter in the death of a 1-year-old boy who was strangled to death in Buffalo, New York Monday night.

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew Says Obama Administration Cannot Help Puerto Rico, Calls for Bankruptcy Protections

In a letter addressed to Sen. Orin Hatch (R, Utah) and the Senate Finance Committee, Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew explained the Obama administration cannot do anything legally to help Puerto Rico. He explained Congress holds the power to grant access to bankruptcy protections to the beleaguered island.

Pentagon to Start Process to Allow Transgender Troops in Military Next Week

The U.S. Department of Defense is moving forward with plans to allow transgender troops to openly serve in the military. Top Pentagon officials will be meeting on Monday to discuss the strategy for lifitng the current ban.

Donald Trump's National Campaign Manager Says to Round Up, Deport Immigrants

Appearing in a conservative radio show, Donald Trump’s national campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, said that under a Trump presidency, undocumented immigrants would be rounded up and deported.

MLB News: Philadelphia Phillies Trade Cole Hamels to Texas Rangers

After months of speculations, Hamels is finally traded The Philadelphia Phillies have finally traded Cole Hamels after months of speculations and rumors.

Senate to Vote on Legislation to Defund Planned Parenthood

A group of Senate Republicans are pushing to defund Planned Parenthood following the release of undercover sting videos that allegedly show people from the women's health group selling fetal tissue.

Minnesota Dentist Walter James Palmer Pays $55,000 to Kill Beloved Lion in Zimbabwe

Cecil the Lion in Zimbabwe's National Park was lured out of the park and shot by Minnesota dentist Walter James Palmer. Palmer paid $55,000 to do this.

Texas Pastor Shoots Man Trying to Rob Church

Texas police say a man who attempted to rob a church in the Houston area ended up getting shot by a pistol-packing pastor.