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University Tuition Prices: President Barack Obama Drops Tax 529 College Savings Plans Proposal Because It's a 'Distraction'

After facing tough criticism from middle class parents, Republicans and top Democrats, President Barack Obama decided to scrap his proposal to start taxing college savings accounts known as 529 plans.

Attorney General Nominee Loretta Lynch Defends Obama's Immigration Reform Policies

At the start of confirmation hearings for U.S. Attorney General on Wednesday, Loretta E. Lynch defended the legality of President Obama's immigration policies, saying, "I don't see any reason to doubt the reasonableness of those views."

Delaware Could Be First State to Make Digital Driver's Licenses Legal: ID May Be Displayed Using Smartphone App

Driving around without your physical driver's license might soon be completely legal in Delaware. If Delaware is able to become the first state to approve digital driver's licenses, drivers could leave their plastic cards at home and just carry their phones with them while driving.

Bowe Bergdahl News Update 015: US Army Denies Already Charging Sergeant With Desertion

Despite media reports, the U.S. Army on Tuesday confirmed that a decision has yet to be made over whether or not desertion charges will be brought against Bowe Bergdahl, the U.S. Army Sgt. who was held by the Taliban as a prisoner of war for five years.

St. Louis, Missouri Police Department Officer Steve Blakeney Allowed to Patrol Despite Drugging, Rape Accusations

A veteran St. Louis law enforcement officer still has a license to police, despite being under intense investigation over growing reports he has an extensive history of drugging and raping female victims.

Cuba Relations News: Former President Fidel Castro Says He Doesn't 'Trust' US Policy

Fidel Castro has been absent from the public eye since Cuba and the U.S. began repairing their relations. Now, he is finally giving some comments on the recent developments.

New Hope, Minneapolis City Hall Meeting Shooting: Video Shows Police Officers Killing Disgruntled Man Who Wounded 2 Cops

Minneapolis police officers have identified the man who opened fire on two cops just after they were honored at a swearing-in ceremony at the New Hope City Hall Monday night.

Jodi Arias Trial Update: Prosecutors and Defense Psychologist Argue Over Claims of Domestic Abuse In Death Penalty Retrial

Defense witness Dr. Robert Geffner and prosecutors in the Jodi Arias sentencing retrial got into another heated exchange when the high profile trial continued on Monday.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Senator Jeff Sessions Says Immigration Bill Not Strong Enough

Republican Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama, a leading conservative on immigration issues, has blasted a bill by fellow Republican aimed at strengthening U.S. borders as not going far enough.

Former CIA Agent Jeffrey Sterling Convicted of Leaking Classified Information to Journalist

Sterling was accused of giving journalist James Risen classified information on a secret plan to undermine Iran's plan to develop nuclear power.

Fidel Castro on US, Cuba Policy: Distrust with US Still Exists, No Involvement in Renewed Diplomatic Relations

More than a month after U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuba President Raul Castro announced the renewed diplomatic relations between the two countries, former Cuban leader Fidel Castro has finally commented on the developments.

DEA Has Been Tracking License Plates: ACLU Questions 'Unconscionable' Use of Justice Department Technology

The Wall Street Journal released a report stating the Justice Department has been secretly gathering information on motorists in order to build a national database tracking the movement of vehicles across the country.

Asteroid 2004 BL86 Flew Past Earth With Its Own Moon

The next time such a large asteroid will get close to Earth is asteroid 1999 AN10 in 2027. If you missed the asteroid that came within 745,000 miles of Earth on Monday morning at 8:19 a.

Mexico Drug Cartel News: Chicago Twins Arrested for Alleged Drug Ring Become Informants; Sentences Reduced

A federal judge sentenced twin brothers on Tuesday to 14 years each in prison for running a North American drug ring, according to the Associated Press.

Denver, Colorado Police Department Officers Shoot 16-Year-Old to Death: Jessica Hernandez Was Allegedly Driving a Stolen Car

Denver police fatally shot a young girl suspected of driving a stolen car filled with teenage passengers after she hit an officer with the vehicle.

Study: Exoneration of Prisoners Saw Record High Number in 2014, Most Happened in Texas, New York & Illinois

The number of U.S. convicted criminals exonerated reached an unprecedented high in 2014. The National Registry of Exonerations revealed on Tuesday that last year saw 125 criminals exonerated.

'Juno' Weather Storm Path & Snow Forecast Update: New York Lifts Travel Ban

Winter Storm Juno did not make historic expectations in New York Monday to Tuesday morning. Winter Storm Juno did not make historic expectations in New York Monday to Tuesday morning.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results January 27, 2015: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $25M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which currently stands at $25 million. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 11 p.m. EST.

Kendrick Johnson Death News Update: 'Civil Disobedience' Trial Opens As Charges of a Cover-up Swell

Opening statements are set to start this week in the civil disobedience case involving the parents of slain Georgia teenager Kendrick Johnson that could land each of them up to a year behind bars.

Internet Access & Connections in Cuba: How People Have Accessed Online Games in Havana

9,000 computers connected to mini-network Cubans are largely deprived from using the Internet, but now a network of 9,000 computers has allowed for the exchange information and games thanks to Cuba's youth.