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UN Chief Praises US, Cuba for Coming Together

On Friday the U.N. Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon praised U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban leader Raul Castro for striving to restore diplomatic relations between the two nations.

20-Year-old Kansas Man Arrested for Plotting Suicide Bomb Attack at Fort Riley

Federal authorities arrested a 20-year-old Kansas man who was allegedly plotting to detonate a suicide bomb at the Fort Riley Army base in Kansas.

Pizza Shop Owner who Supports Indiana's 'Religious Freedom' Law Reopens Pizzeria

A northern Indiana pizzeria that temporarily closed after its owner announced that he would not be willing to cater a gay wedding due to his religious beliefs is back in business.

New Study Finds That Grilled Cheese Lovers Have More Sex And Bigger Hearts

Before you think about settling down with a special someone, you may want to find out if your potential love interest has an affinity for grilled cheese sandwiches.

Serial Bride: New York Woman Faces Charges for Marrying 10 Different Men

An accused serial bride is facing criminal charges after authorities say she got married 10 times without divorcing all of her husbands.

Mother of Convicted Boston Marathon Bomber Declares U.S. 'Will Pay for my Sons'

Not long after Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was found guilty for his role in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, his mother rushed to his defense and made threats that the U.S. "will pay" for convicting her son.

US and Cuba Make Historic Meeting: John Kerry Meets Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez

Cuba and the U.S. are getting closer to solidifying ties during the Summit of the Americas as Secretary Kerry meets Foreign Minister Rodriguez. It is also expected President Obama will meet with Raul Castro.

Tornadoes Level Town in North Central Illinois, Killing 2 People and Leaving Widespread Damage

Violent tornadoes ripped through north central Illinois Thursday evening, killing at least two people and leaving a trail of destruction in multiple counties.

Perimeter Breaches Common at U.S. Airports, Report Finds

Getting aboard an aircraft by breaching the facility's perimeter security may be easier than you think, an investigation by the Associated Press revealed.

Ted Cruz Presidency 2016: Super PACs Raise $31 Million

The conservative senator's various super PACs have raised an unprecedented amount in a short time, strengthening his chances of winning his party's nomination.

Walter Scott Shooting: Witness Says Scott Never Tried to Grab Taser From Police Officer Michael Slager

The man who recorded a South Carolina police officer fatally shooting an unarmed black man several times in the back is speaking out.

Cheap Gas Prices: Summer Gas Prices Expected to be $2.35 Per Gallon, Could Be Lowest in a Decade

Crude oil prices are expected to remain low for the rest of 2015 and that could mean that drivers in the U.S. could see the lowest summer gas prices in 10 years.

United States Deports Former El Salvador General

After a court ruled that he was responsible for torture and killings while in command, the United States has deported former El Slavador general Eugenio Vides Casanova

Gay Conversion Therapy: President Obama Supports Ending Conversion Therapy for Children

In another show of support for the LGBT community, the Obama administration has announced it supports banning gay conversion therapy for minors, which LGBT advocates have called harmful to children.

Mother Charged with Murdering and Torturing Two Kids Removed After Court Outburst

A Detroit woman charged with murder and torture of two of her children was removed from court Wednesday after an outburst, Yahoo! News reports according to AP.

Fast Food Delivery: Taco Bell To Start Testing Home Delivery Service

Here's some good news for Taco Bell lovers: starting later this year, the fast food taco giant will begin testing out delivery services.

Rand Paul 2016 Presidency: Don't Editorialize, Rand Paul Tells NBC Host in Heated Interview

On his first morning as an "official" candidate in the 2016 White House race, Rand Paul clashed with NBC's Savannah Guthrie on the "Today" show when the host aggressively questioned the Kentucky senator on his foreign policy.

Scientists Look Into Four Corners Methane Mass

Scientists from two universities and two federal agencies are trying to figure out what is causing a giant mass of methane over the Four Corners region. The hot spot, which is about half the size of Connecticut, was discovered based on the analysis of images a European satellite captured between 2003 and 2009.

Hillary Clinton 2016: Former Secretary of State's Campaign Kickoff Likely to be Low-Key

Unlike Ted Cruz and Rand Paul, the two Republicans who so far have officialized their 2016 bid for the White House, Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton is unlikely to make a splashy announcement before a big crowd when she finally jumps into the race.

Immigration Reform News: California Democrats Unveil Bills Aimed at Improving Lives of Undocumented Immigrants

California's Democratic legislators along with immigration and Latino activisits announced a new packed of bills that aims to fill the immigration reform gap left by the federal government.