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State of the Union Address Speech: Michelle Obama Wears Michael Kors at State of the Union Address

Not all eyes were on President Obama during last night's State of the Union address as fashion writers across the globe took note that his wife, Michelle Obama, opted to wear a Michael Kors suit for the event.

U.S. Vigilante Leader Nestora Salgado Receives Support for Release

Supporters are asking for the release of a U.S. vigilante leader who is held at a Mexican jail, according to the Associated Press.

SpaceX Receives $1B from Google and Fidelity to Develop Space-Based Internet

New Internet system will use satellites in space SpaceX will try to help more people throughout the world get Internet, and they will do it from space.

Former Miami Heat Star Shaquille O'Neal Becomes South Florida Reserve Police Officer: Department to Figure Out Shaq Shoe, Uniform Size [Pic]

On Tuesday, former Miami Heat star Shaquille O'Neal, known worldwide as Shaq, was sworn in as a reserve police officer at the Doral police department.

Reies Lopez Tijerina Death and Biography: Radical Chicano Movement Leader, One of the 'Four Horsemen' Pronounced Dead

Reies Lopez Tijerina, a former radical leader of the Chicano movement died Monday at age 88. Reies Lopez Tijerina, a Pentecostal preacher-turned-radical-leader for the Chicano movement 50 years ago, died Monday.

Jodi Arias Trial News Update 2015: Defense Witness Says Travis Alexander Was Very Sexual, Manipulative in Death Penalty Retrial

Day 26 of the Jodi Arias sentencing retrial continued on Tuesday as the defense team hammered down on their argument that Arias killed her lover Travis Alexander because he was an emotionally abusive and manipulative boyfriend.

Prospect Heights, Brooklyn Fire: 1 Dead, 8 Injured After 170 FDNY Firefighters Respond to 5-Alarm Building Fire in New York City

More than 170 New York City firefighters responded to a massive five-alarm fire in a four-story Brooklyn building that killed one person and injured several others early Wednesday morning.

Powerball Numbers & Results January 21, 2015: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $208 Million Jackpot

There is lots of excitement for the Jan. 21 Powerball jackpot, which has grown to a whopping $208 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday night at 11 p.m. ET.

Kendrick Johnson Death News Update: Parents File $100M Lawsuit Against FBI, Georgia School District and Others Alleging Cover-up

The Georgia parents of a 17-year-old high school student Kendrick Johnson have filed a $100 million wrongful death suit against 38 people, including a local FBI agent they say coaxed his sons to "violently assault" their son, leading to his death.

'Dark Knight' Theater Shooting Trial and Victims Update 2015: Jury Selection From Pool of 9,000 Begins in Shooter James Holmes Case

Jury selection began on Tuesday in the death penalty trial for suspected Colorado movie theater shooter James Holmes.

5-Year Old Finds Revolver Gun in Home, Fatally Shoots 9-Month-Old Baby Brother in Elmo, Missouri

Authorities are investigating the death of a 9-month-old infant who was fatally shot by his 5-year-old brother in northwest Missouri on Monday morning. The tragic incident took place in the rural town of Elmo Monday morning when a little boy accidentally shot his baby brother with a .22 caliber Magnum revolver.

State of the Union 2015 Address Review: Obama Focuses on Heavy 'Middle-Class Economics'; Cuba Policy, Immigration Briefly Addressed

The U.S. economy was a major focus for President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address. From the start, Obama said the country’s economy is growing, creating jobs at the fastest pace since 1999 and the unemployment rate lower than before the 2008 financial crisis.

Most Americans Feel Congress Is Not Prepared to Prevent 'Imminent' Terrorist Attack on US Soil: Poll

A new poll released on Tuesday reveals that recent world events have cast a spotlight on the importance of foreign policy for the current administration. A majority of Americans admit that they are living in fear of a terrorist attack on U.S. soil that they feel is imminent and have also expressed concern that Congress is incapable of keeping the country safe from such a threat.

Obama Job Approval Rating 2015: President Obama's Job Approval Ratings Improve Ahead of State of the Union Address

Ahead of his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama's job approval ratings have increased.

State of the Union 2015 Guests: DACA Recipient, Cuban Dissidents to Attend State of the Union Address

The 2015 State of the Union address Tuesday will include Latino guests of honor from different walks of life.

Missouri Police Department Apologizes to Injured Black St. Louis College Student After Wrongfully Arresting, 'Tossing' Him

A police department neat St. Louis, Missouri is publicly apologizing to a black college student, who was severely beaten by officers after they wrongfully accused him of a crime.

Interstate 75 Highway Overpass in Ohio, Cincinnati Collapses: Construction Worker Found Dead, Driver Injured

An overpass set to be demolished at Interstate 75 in Cincinnati collapsed Monday night killing one and injuring another. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to free the deceased's body and assess the damage along with city officials.

Cuba Relations News: Democratic US Senators, Representatives Travel to Havana, State Department Announces Trip

Six Democratic members of Congress traveled to Cuba over the weekend to meet with dignitaries and continue diplomatic talks with the island nation. The State Department will pick up the baton and send its own delegation to Cuba on Wednesday.

2015 Tax Season News and Due Date: What You Need to Know About Obamacare, IRS.gov, Free Filing and Scams Before You Start

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the nation's 2015 tax filing season along with online services to help taxpayers understand how the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) will affect their taxes and availability for the Free File program. Meanwhile, many states have reported scammers posing as IRS agents in an attempt to steal identities and get money. As a result, we have compiled the best advice to handle these tax issues so that your 2015 tax filing will be a breeze.

BP Oil Spill 2010 Claims and Facts: Gas Company Asking for Cap on Amount of Fines Paid Per Barrel of Oil Spilled in 2010

The civil trial regarding the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history continued Tuesday morning in New Orleans. The energy company, BP, is fighting a $13.7 billion fine from the government as penalty for violating the federal Clean Water Act from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill on April 20, 2010.