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Former US State Dept. Employee Pleads Guilty To ‘Sextortion’

An Atlanta man used hacked data to reach out to victims and engage in cyberstalking to demand sexually explicit material.

The Alabama KKK Is Recruiting To 'Fight The Spread Of Islam'

An Alabama chapter of the Ku Klux Klan is said to have distributed recruitment fliers about fighting "the spread of Islam."

Clinton Aims To Stop 'Earnings Stripping' To Curb Inversion Deals

Earnings stripping covers a range of deals that shrink the taxable U.S. profits of multinational corporations, while allowing them to take some U.S. tax deductions.

US House To Vote Friday On Bill To Avoid Government Shutdown

Lawmakers are negotiating a $1.15 trillion funding bill to pay for government operations through September, with the deadline for action Friday at midnight.

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Scalia Black Scientists Controversy: Amid Affirmative Action Debate, Supreme Court Justice Says African-Americans Better Served By 'Slower Track'

During Wednesday's Supreme Court hearing on affirmative action, Justice Antonin Scalia said he believes admissions polices that consider race harm minority students by sending them to schools that are too challenging.

Donald Trump Explained How To Dominate The Media In 1987: 'I Play To People’s Fantasies'

In his book "The Art of the Deal," Donald Trump laid out a how-to strategy for dominating headlines. It reads like a blow-by-blow recap of his presidential campaign.

Obama Slavery Speech 2015: The President's Remarks On 'Nation's Original Sin' On 150th Anniversary Of The 13th Amendment

Evoking images of lynching that “justice turned a blind eye to,” President Barack Obama said Wednesday that slavery was "wrong in every sense.”

As Gun Control Rhetoric Rises, Shooting Range Patrons Worry About Losing Rights – And Their Fun

Americans are buying guns and frequenting shooting ranges more than ever before — and that's a major challenge for gun control advocates.

No Child Left Behind Facts 2015: What The New 'Every Student Succeeds Act' Says About Testing Requirements, Accountability

The bipartisan bill passed by the Senate today will transfer decision-making power about public education back to state and local governments.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel On Laquan McDonald Police Shooting: 'I'm Sorry'

Rahm Emanuel issued his apology after initially taking a public stand against activists who demanded greater police scrutiny.

After Muslim Comments, Donald Trump Dropped As Scotland Business Ambassador

After Donald Trump's remarks calling for a ban on Muslims entering the U.S., the United Kingdom is not happy with the Republican front-runner.

Majority Of Republicans Worried About Risk Of Violence From Syrian Refugees: Poll

A new poll found that a majority of Republicans fear Syrian refugees will commit religious or political violence in the U.S.

Muslims For Donald Trump? Facebook Page Draws Little Support For Republican Presidential Front-Runner

Donald Trump may have insulted Muslims this week, but a total of 83 self-identified Muslims on Facebook still think he's their guy.

Is Donald Trump Racist? After Muslim Remarks, BuzzFeed Editor Says It's Fair To Label GOP Candidate A ‘Mendacious Racist’

Ben Smith, editor-in-chief of the digital news outlet BuzzFeed, said writers on his staff may label Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump a racist as a factual statement.

Max Levchin Resigns From Yahoo's Board Of Directors

The co-founder of PayPal and Slide resigned Dec. 4 due to his "other professional commitments and demands on his time."

13th Amendment To The US Constitution Full Text: Slavery Ban's 150th Anniversary To Be Marked By Lawmakers

Congress has never agreed on a formal slavery apology due to hang-ups about reparations.

J-1 Visa Abuse: Employers Exploit Foreign Students Under US Government Program Meant For Cultural Exchange

Khrystyna Mylkus paid more than $3,000 to experience U.S. culture. She ended up cleaning hotel rooms full time.

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Kevin Sabet Is The Marijuana Movement's Biggest Threat, But Can He Really Stop 'Big Pot'?

The founder of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, Kevin Sabet is determined to stop the cannabis crusade. But are his efforts too little, too late?

San Bernardino Massacre Means Brisk Business For Shooting Ranges

In the wake of multiple high-profile attacks in the U.S. involving guns, the $1.3 billion shooting range industry is thriving.

Donald Trump Not Visiting Jordan, Republican Candidate Says, Refuting AP Report

A U.S. official reportedly told the Associated Press that Donald Trump's campaign contacted the embassy in Amman about a visit to Jordan.

San Bernardino Shooting Update: No Indication Syed Farook, Tashfeen Malik Were Part Of 'Larger Cell' Or Planned Further Attacks

U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said authorities were digging into the lives of Syed Rizwan Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, "as far back as we can."

TV Stations Are Officially Freaked Out About The Rise Of Digital Political Ads

We Get Voters, a first-of-its-kind TV ad campaign, will tout the benefits of TV advertising in political campaigns.

New ADHD Study Reveals More Than One In 10 Children In US Diagnosed

Researchers estimate that 5.8 million American children are being treated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Amid Police Brutality Debate, FBI To Revamp Collection Of Fatal Officer Shooting Statistics

The effort to monitor fatal police shootings, which will begin in 2017, was prompted by demonstrations across the country in the past two years protesting police brutality.

Cleveland Ban On E-Cigarette, Tobacco Sales For People Under 21 To Curb Teen Smoking Advances

The city ordinance, subject to mayoral approval, would take effect in 2017.

FBI Probes $28,500 Deposit In California Shooters' Account: Source

Prosper, a San Francisco online lender, made the $28,500 loan to Syed Farook, a source said.

New York City Holiday Travel: Andrew Cuomo Boosts Security Efforts With Executive Order

An executive order to coordinate police efforts among New York, New Jersey and Connecticut throughout the holiday season took effect Tuesday.

Donald Trump Jumps Ahead In New Hampshire Poll With Marco Rubio And Chris Christie Trailing Far Behind

The New Hampshire Union Leader’s backing of the New Jersey governor was seen as significant, but a Tuesday poll showed him far behind front-runner Donald Trump.