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Texas Teacher Nude Selfie: Teacher Admits to Having Sex With Student After Naked Picture Revealed

A teacher and assistant cheerleading coach admitted to a criminal relationship with a student after a nude photo began circulating the high school

16-Year-Old With Heart Condition Dies in Haunted Theme Park

A teen girl with a heart condition collapsed and died while at a "haunted house" theme park in Ohio, according to authorities.

Social Security Benefits to Increase 1.7 Percent in 2015

With an increase of 1.7% for Social Security checks, the the average retired worker will receive $22 each month.

Ben Bradlee Death: Former Washington Post Editor Dies at 93

Former Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee, who was instrumental in publishing the Watergate scandal leading to the end of Richard Nixon's presidency, died Tuesday at age 93.

Powerball Numbers & Results October 22, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $110 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Oct. 22 Powerball jackpot, which currently stands at a whopping $110 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday night at 11 p.m. EDT.

Same Sex Marriage Laws: Puerto Rico's Ban on Gay Marriage Upheld by Federal Judge

A federal judge in Puerto Rico dismissed a challenge to overturn the ban on gay marriage in the territory on Tuesday.

Immigration Services Want Millions More 'Green Cards' Printed

Immigration reform watchers are questioning by the USCIS would post bid for a vendor to print millions of work authorization and permanent residency cards. President Obama has said he will take measure to reform immigration in November. Are the two linked agendas?

Jodi Arias Death Penalty Trial Update: Prosecutor Begins Opening Arguments With Photo of Travis Alexander

The penalty phase of the Jodi Arias retrial started on Tuesday as prosecutors presented a graphic photo of murder victim Travis Alexander to make the case that the convicted boyfriend killer should be put to death.

Tori Spelling Ebola Scare: Actress Rushed to Hospital and Quarantined

The 41-year-old actress and author was admitted to a hospital over the weekend after suffering a violent coughing attack.

Pennsylvania Cop Shooting Suspect Eric Frein Sighting Prompts Pennsylvania School District to Cancel Classes

Officials closed a northeastern Pennsylvania school district on Tuesday after police say another person spotted accused cop killer Eric Frein in close range of three schools.

Jeffrey Fowle Freed: One of Three Americans Freed From North Korea Prison

Jeffrey Fowle, imprisoned in North Korea for six months, has been released, the White House said on Tuesday.

Great Scott! A Real Hoverboard for Sale — Buy It On Kickstarter Now [Video]

The hoverboard just jumped out of the realm of Back To The Future Part II and into reality. Really -- watch the video evidence.

Daylight Savings Time 2014: How Daylight Savings Time Started

After the tricks and treats of Halloween, you will need to set your clocks back on hour when daylight saving time starts on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 a.m.

National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality: New York Activists Ask Mayor to Intervene Over NYPD Permit Route

People will participate a day of action on Wednesday to demand a stop of police brutality in 30 cities across the United States. In New York, activists secured a permit to march from Union Square to Times Square but the NYPD won't let them cross 42nd Street. Activists have petitioned New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to intervene.

Ebola Update 2014: Obama Administration Orders Flight Restrictions from Guinea, Liberia, & Sierra Leone

Less than a week after House Republicans demanded the Obama Administration call for an outright travel ban from three countries suffering from the Ebola epidemic, the Administration announces a restriction on which airports travelers from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone can arrive.

2014 Midterm Election Voting: Major Talking Points Ahead of Nov. 5th Election

Voters and candidates are getting ready for this year's midterm elections in a couple of weeks, with the exception of early and mail balloting in a few key states.

500 Pounds of Meth Discovered in California, Operation Linked to Mexican Drug Cartel

500-pound meth operation busted in California, linked to Mexican drug cartel California police seized what they call a staggering amount of methamphetamine - almost 500 pounds -- and arrested 22 individuals involved in an operation that links to a Mexican drug cartel.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Hasn't Kept Promise to Reduce Arrests for Low-Level Drug Possession

De Blasio hasn't kept promise to reduce arrests for low-level possession A look at Mayor Bill de Blasio's mayoral record has revealed no change in the practice of New York police arresting individuals for low-level possession of marijuana.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results October 21, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $200M Jackpot

If you're feeling lucky, then you may want to purchase a ticket for the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which has risen to a whopping $200 million. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 11 p.m. EST.

Same Sex Marriage Ban and Laws: Gay Marriages to Become Legal in Wyoming on Tuesday

Wyoming is set to become the 32nd state to allow same-sex marriage on Tuesday. Wyoming is set to become the 32nd state to allow same-sex marriage on Tuesday.