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Daniel Crespo Death: Bell Gardens Mayor Fatally Shot in California Home

A Los Angeles suburban mayor was shot several times in his home following a domestic dispute with his wife

Brooklyn Teacher Charged with Having Sexual Relationships with Students for Years

A Brooklyn educator at a technical high school has been charged for having intercourse with several female students as well as many other illegal acts

Ebola Virus in Texas, United States: First US Patient Diagnosed; Others at Risk?

Health officials announced Tuesday that a patient in a Dallas hospital is the first person diagnosed with Ebola in the United States.

Puerto Rico Aims to Lure Spain, Latin America Investors and Businesses With Its Proximity to the US

Puerto Rico is hoping to attract investors by reaching out to Spanish and Latin American companies hoping to get a stake in the United States market.

Powerball Numbers & Results October 1 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $50 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Oct. 1 Powerball jackpot, which is currently $50 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday at 11 p.m. EDT.

Mayor of Los Angeles Suburb of Bell Gardens Shot to Death

The mayor of Bell Gardens, California, a small Los Angeles suburb, was shot to death by his wife on Tuesday in an apparent domestic dispute, and his spouse has been detained by investigators, according to the county sheriff's department.

U.S. Orders Airlines to Replace Cockpit Displays on 1,300 Boeing Airplanes

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is requiring airlines to replace cockpit displays on more than 1,300 Boeing Co airplanes to avoid interference from Wi-Fi and cellular devices.

Donald Trump Trolled on Twitter, Threatens to Sue Prankster

Donald Trump trolled, retweets image of serial killers, threatens to sue prankster Real-estate mogul Donald Trump was trolled on Twitter and now wants to sue the prankster whose tweet he retweeted.

New Jersey woman Sues Disney, Claims Frozen is Based Off Her Autobiography

New Jersey woman sues Disney, claims Frozen is based off her autobiography Despite Disney's claim that the hit animation "Frozen" is based off of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen," a Peruvian author is claiming otherwise in a recent lawsuit.

California Gov. Jerry Brown Bans Plastic Bags in Stores: Grocers Must Sell Reusable Bags for at Least 10 Cents Each

On Tuesday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill creating a ban against single-use plastic bags in various retail venues.

Marijuana Legalization News: Colorado Supreme Court to Decide Whether Federal Law Restricts Cannabis Use

On Tuesday morning, the Colorado Supreme Court heard the opening arguments in a case that could set a nationwide precedent when it comes to the use of marijuana in states that have legalized the drug.

California Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Require Warrants for Police Drone Use

California governor vetoes bill that would require warrants for police drone use California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a bill that would require warrants for drone surveillance by police.

MIT Rejects Student Due to Undocumented Immigrant Status, Harvard University Gives Same Student Full Scholarship

Recently, Dario Guerrero, a junior at Harvard University, revealed that he was given a full scholarship to the prestigious school after he told them he was an undocumented immigrant.

Albemarle, North Carolina School Shooting: Student Shot, Suspect in Custody

Student shot, suspect in custody in N.C. school shooting A suspect is in custody after a school shooting in North Carolina that injured one student Tuesday morning.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results September 29, 2014: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $105M 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 $105 million. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 11 p.m. EST.

Guantanamo Bay Facts: Closing of Prison in Cuba Slowed by Lack of Signatures From Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel

Despite President Barack Obama's campaign promise to close Guantanamo Bay, the removal of prisoners from the United States military prison is at a crawl as the Pentagon slowly approves transfers.

Federal Court Judge Declares Argentina in Contempt of Court Over Debt Payment

U.S. District Judge Thomas Griesa declared Argentina in contempt of court in a hearing on Monday over its failure to pay hold-out investors. Griesa said he would decide on sanctions at a later date, but investors had requested daily fines of $50,000 and payment towards some of the holdouts' legal fees.

Deer Hunters Allowed in Pennsylvania Woods Despite Manhunt

The manhunt for the suspect in the ambush that killed a Pennsylvania trooper and wounded another won't stop the opening of deer-hunting season in the Pocono Mountains, one of most prized spots in the Northeast for game, authorities said on Monday.

Truck Driver in Deadly Oklahoma Crash Did Not Take Evasive Action: Official

There was no sign the driver of a truck that hit a bus, killing four college softball players from Texas, tried to avoid the collision after he left an Oklahomahighway traveling at about 70 miles per hour, U.S. officials said on Monday.

Arizona Cardinals Player Indicted Over Accusations of Hitting Wife

Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer has been indicted for felony aggravated assault over accusations he broke his wife's nose during one of two alleged domestic incidents in July, court documents showed on Monday.