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After the death of two of their own on the job, New York police officers protest against the city's mayor.
Bill de Blasio marches with his family at New York City rally in 2013.
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Starting in 2014, marijuana can be sold legally in Colorado and Washington.
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In passing Amendment 64 in 2012, Colorado voters legalized the “personal use and regulation of marijuana," including… Read more
The history of the rebel group that has overthrown the government Map of YemenRelated Links Yemen Country Profile Saudi Arabia Country Profile 2015 Current Events Country Profiles The Houthis, an insurgent group based in northern Yemen, gained political… Read more
Accusations made by senator prove true with release of report Sen. Dianne Feinstein Related Links 2014 Current Events Sen. Dianne Feinstein Destruction of CIA Interrogation Tapes Central Intelligence Agency Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), one of the CIA's staunchest defenders,… Read more
In 2013, Detroit files for bankruptcy and fires up its residents.
Vacated Michigan Central Station, 2009
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An uninvited guest sheds light on Secret Service shortcomings
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On Sept. 19, 2014, soon after the first family left the White House for Camp David, Omar Jose… Read more
Hundreds of veterans in Phoenix are waiting to see doctors
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In 2014, allegations emerged that government… Read more
Obama Criticized for Potentially Compromising Anti-terrorism Agenda
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After several years of negotiations, the U.S. and Taliban… Read more
The kingdom remains united
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On September 18, 2014, the people of Scotland took to the polls in record numbers to vote on a referendum question: "Should Scotland be an independent country?" More than 4.… Read more
Putin Moves to Reclaim Region After Referendum Vladimir PutinRelated Links Ukraine Country Profile Crimea Vladimir Putin Country Profiles Protests that began in late 2013 after President Viktor Yanukovich backed out of a trade agreement with the European Union… Read more
Questions increase over drugs used in lethal injections
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Botched executions in Oklahoma, Ohio, and Arizona have raised concerns… Read more
The debate on paying college athletes Related Links Higher Education Ten Happiest Colleges National Football League Drops the Ball Coming Out While Still in the Game The R Word After seeing a character in a video game that matched his image being used without his permission, Ed O'… Read more
An update on the NSA surveillance program
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The National Security Agency's surveillance program, leaked to the media in 2013 by Edward Snowden, a former CIA… Read more
In 2014, the NFL fumbles on issues of domestic violence and more.
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Republicans Take Control of the Senate
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Democrats took a beating in the 2014 midterm elections, losing control of the Senate, seats in the House, and occupancy of governors mansions… Read more
U.S. Attacks Al-Qaeda Offshot Operating in Syria
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When President Barack Obama announced in September 2014 that he would "degrade and destroy" the… Read more
The murders of Israeli and Palestinian teenagers ignite this latest conflict in Gaza.
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Millions enroll as website glitches are fixed
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Despite the much-publicized, rocky roll-out of the Affordable Care Act, about 8 million people… Read more
General Motors knew about defective ignition switches for almost a decade before ordering recalls
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Over a nine-year period, 164 drivers complained… Read more
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