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DA Says Former Milwaukee Police Officer Won't Be Charged in 'Justified' Shooting Death of Unarmed Black Homeless Man Dontre Hamilton

A former Milwaukee police officer has been cleared of all charges in the shooting death of an unarmed African American homeless man with a history of mental illness.

NYPD Officer Killing: Mayor Bill De Blasio Asks Protesters to Pause Demonstrations Until After Funerals

In wake of the two NYPD officers who were gunned down on Saturday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called for protesters to take a brief hiatus until after the officers are laid to rest.

Tech Stocks Market Report: Records Stock Surge; Facebook, Apple, Twitter All Rise

The S&P 500 hit another record close Monday with tech stocks especially faring well. The S&P 500 hit another record close Monday with tech stocks especially faring well.

Obama: Keystone XL Pipeline Will Have No Benefit For Americans

Republican leadership in Congress has said authorizing the Keystone XL pipeline will be its first order of business next year, but President Barack Obama said the project would be of small benefit to Americans.

Man Charged With Killing 2 NYPD Officers Had Criminal Background and History of Violence, Mental Instability

Police say that the man charged with killing two NYPD officers had a troubled history of violence and instability, along with multiple run-ins with the law.

ACLU/Human Rights Watch Calls For Investigation of Bush Administration on Use of Torture

The American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Watch has called on the Justice Department to open an investigation into the torture practices committed during the administration of President George W. Bush.

Holiday 2014 Hot Toys: Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Stride-to-Ride Puppy on Sale

Fisher-Price has created an affordable, intelligent ride-on toy that is a must-have for babies and toddlers.

Dish Subscribers Lose Fox News; Provider, Channel Blame Each Other

Not only have Dish Network and Fox News Channel failed to settle a contract dispute, but the satellite provider and the news channel cannot even agree on who is responsible for the fact that Dish subscribers have been unable to watch the Fox News Channel and the Fox Business Network since Sunday.

Eric Garner's Family and Rev. Al Sharpton Denounce Murder of NYPD Officers

While patrolling a Brooklyn neighborhood Saturday, two New York police officers were killed by a man who had also shot his ex-girlfriend and broadcast his intention to kill police on Instagram.

Federal Government to Sue NYC Over Rikers Prison Abuse

The Justice Department will file charges against New York City over inmate abuse at Rikers Island, the city's correctional facility. Mayor de Blasio promised to reform the prison but the federal government will go forward with its case.

California Kidnapping: Teen Saves Sister from Attempted Kidnapping

Teen saves his 4-year-old sister from kidnapper in Southern California A southern California teen saved his 4-year-old sister from a kidnap attempt Saturday, ABC news reported.

Obama Immigration Plan: Presidential Memorandum Aims to Reform, Streamline US Immigrant Visa System

While President Barack Obama issued executive actions that may defer nearly five million undocumented immigrants from deportation, he also issued a "presidential memorandum" aimed towards modernizing and streamlining the country's immigration visa system.

Living with HIV in China: Hundreds of Villagers Reportedly Sign Petition Seeking to Ban Child with HIV

In a small part of China's region, stigma and discrimination of those living with HIV or AIDS, has lead to this crisis.

Marco Rubio on Immigration Reform 2014: Florida Senator Slams President's New Policy on Cuba

Rubio continus to slam Obama's Cuba policy Florida Sen. Marco Rubio continues to fight against President Barack Obama's new policy on Cuba, saying that it won't encourage democracy in the island nation, according to CNN.

Listeriosis Outbreak 2014: Dozens of People Reportedly Infected; Caramel Apples Linked?

Pre-packaged caramel apples linked to listeriosis breakout A listeriosis outbreak linked to caramel apples has been reported in a number of states and at least four deaths have been linked to the prepackaged food item.

Muhammad Ali Hospitalized with Mild Pneumonia

Muhammad Ali is hospitalized with mild pneumonia Three-time heavyweight champion and boxing legend Muhammad Ali was reportedly admitted to a hospital with a mild case of pneumonia, according to ESPN.

Ismaaiyl Brinsley Instagram & Social Media Posts: Police Aim to Use Posts as Part of Investigation

NYPD cop-killer suspect allegedly had strong bias against police The Boston man who allegedly shot two New York City police officers "execution-style" before killing himself Saturday had a strong bias against police, according to USA Today.

US, Cuba Relations 2014: Age, Dynamics Between Early and Recent Cuban Exiles Plays Important Role in Renewed Relations Debate

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, the 43-year-old Cuban American from Florida, voiced his opposition of the Obama administration's renewed diplomatic relations with Cuba, but his sentiments could be related to his generation and a community with a rapidly changing opinion on both country’s policies.

Poll: Just One in Four Americans Believe Newly 'Divided' Government Will Do Satisfactory Job of Serving Country, Citizens

Harris Poll released a survey Monday that sought to examine what the recent midterm elections and their outcome mean to the American people.

US, Cuba Relations 2014: Cuban President Raul Castro Demands America's 'Respect' for its Communist System

Although Cuban President Raul Castro has praised recent progress in U.S.-Cuba relations, the Community leader demanded that the United States respect its political system.