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DEA Interested in U.S. Investments in Canadian Marijuana Industry

DEA interested in U.S. investments in Canadian marijuana industry Americans who want to invest in Canadian marijuana firms may be involved in an illegal transaction.

Family of Ebola Victim Considering Legal Action for Inadequate Healthcare

The family of Thomas Eric Duncan, the first person to die of Ebola in the US, is speaking out about what they feel was "unfair" and inadequate medical treatment given to their lost relative.

Ferguson, Missouri Protest Update: Thousands Rally for Justice for Michael Brown During 'FergusonOctober' March

Thousands of protesters marched in St. Louis on Saturday demanding justice for Michael Brown, the unarmed teenager who was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri a little over two months ago.

Deadline for Videos of Alleged Force-Feeding Torture, Abuse in Guantanamo Bay Prison Set

A case to try and ban the humiliating and allegedly torturous practice of force-feeding inmates in Guantanamo Bay is moving forward as a district court judge in Washington, D.C., ordered videos be released to the public by Oct. 20.

Patients Monitored for Ebola Virus Increased to 16 in Spain

Patients monitored for Ebola virus increased to 16 in Spain The number of patients being monitored for Ebola has increased to 16 in Spain, as of Saturday, in the first outbreak outside of West Africa.

Woman Wrongly Convicted of Murder Exonerated After 17 Years in Prison

A woman who spent the last 17 years of her life in prison for a crime that she says she did not commit was exonerated on Friday by a Los Angeles County judge.

Millennials and the Housing Market: Millennials Less Likely to be Homeowners than Young Adults in Previous Generations

Millennials may represent one-third of the overall U.S. population, but they are less likely to become homeowners than young adults from previous generations.

Powerball Numbers & Results October 11, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $80 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Oct. 11 Powerball jackpot, which currently stands at a whopping $80 million. The drawing will take place Saturday night at 11 p.m. EDT.

Mid-term Election: Radio Ads Critical of Democratic Senators' Anti-Immigrant Policies to Run in Key Battlefield States

The largest online Latino organizing, Presente Action, is stepping up its education campaign to run radio ads in key battleground states. The first ads to run on Spanish FM radio target Senator Kay Hagan in North Carolina for anti-immigrant vote. Does the group think their actions will risk seat loses and lead to a Republican majority Senate - they say they are between a rock and a hard place but they want to exercise their right to vote but reject both parties for turning their backs on immigrants.

Obamacare Uninsured Rate Declines, But Americans Still Hold Unfavorable View Affordable Care Act

The overall U.S. uninsured rate has fallen, but a new survey showed Americans are not content with the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

Ex-Con Shot 15 Minutes After Being Released From New York Prison

After serving 15 years in a New York state jail, 33-year-old Devon Simmons was freed Thursday morning only to be shot 15 minutes later.

Mother of ISIL Hostage Peter Kassig Asks Terrorist Group to Release Her Son

Paula Kassig has been trying to reach ISIL's leader through social media in an attempt to secure her son's freedom. He will be beheaded if the U.S. government do not acquiesce to ISIL's demands.

Same Sex Marriage Ban and Laws: Las Vegas Issues First Marriage Licenses to Gay Couples

For the first time in history, gay couples were allowed to legally wed in Las Vegas, Nevada, the marriage capital of the world.

New York City Council Announces Plan to Allocate $6 Million for Domestic Violence

New York City council voted to allocate $6 million to programs concerned with domestic violence. According to police statistics the number of calls made about domestic violence incidents has increased by 17,000

New York Comic Con 2014 Panels: Diversity in Comic Books Evolved From Stereotypes to Latino, Black and Female Heroes

The latest decade has seen comic books become diverse, but it hasn't come easy or as rapidly as fans would expect.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results October 10, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $150M 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 $150 million. The drawing will take place on Friday, Oct. 10, at 11 p.m. EST.

Navajo Presidential Candidate Disqualified for Refusing Language Test

Navajo presidential candidate disqualified for refusing to be tested on fluency of language The Navajo presidential election is in danger of being postponed over a debate of one candidate's fluency.

Millennials and the US Economy: White House Publishes 'Economic Facts' About Millennials' Benefits to US

The White House, with the Council of Economic Advisers, published a report on the economic impacts of the largest generation in the U.S.: millennials.

Same Sex Marriage Ban and Laws: South Carolina Supreme Court Halts Gay Marriage Licenses

The South Carolina Supreme Court has put a halt on same-sex marriage licenses while it mulls over whether the state constitution's ban on the gay marriage is legal or not.

Nearly a Million Bees Attack Arizona Men, Stinging One to Death

The bees attacked the landscapers who had begun working at a private residence. The men were surrounded by the bees as they fled to a neighbors house. The local fire department and exterminators dealt with the bees but one man died from his injuries.