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Kaci Hickox, Quarantined Maine Nurse, Steps Out Despite Ebola Quarantine While Police Watch

In Connecticut, a father has sued a local school district for refusing to allow his daughter into class over Ebola concerns.

ISIS Executes Over 40 People, Including Sunni Tribals And Iraqi Soldiers, In Anbar

The Islamic State group targeted members of the Sunni Albu Nimr tribe, which had fought against them in Anbar.

US Orders Medical Exams, Health Monitoring For Troops Exposed To Chemical Agents During Iraq War

The move comes after a New York Times investigation revealed that incidents of troops being exposed to chemicals were covered up.

Occupy Protests In Hong Kong Have Not Hurt City's Business Climate: World Bank

The Occupy movement "does not appear to have an impact on the overall business confidence" in Hong Kong, the bank says.

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Quarantine-Like Monitoring Approved For US Troops On Ebola Mission

Hagel approved a strict, 21-day quarantine-like monitoring period for all U.S. troops returning from the Ebola relief mission in West Africa, the Pentagon said.

NATO Jets Track 'Unusual' Russian Bomber Sorties

NATO aircraft tracked Russian aircraft over the Baltic in what the Western alliance called an unusual burst of activity at a tense time in East-West relations.

Immigration Reform 2014: Some Activists Worry Obama's Executive Action Will Exclude Undocumented LGBT Immigrants

Obama may take action on deportation relief this year, but some worry that the measure will leave out undocumented LGBT immigrants.

North Korean Gaming App Hacked 20,000 South Korean Mobile Devices: Seoul Report

South Korean intelligence didn't identify a specific app, but a mobile game is suspected.

End Of Fed's Stimulus Won't Settle Debate Over Its Effectiveness

Many factors contributed to the economic recovery, and the Fed's intervention is only one.

NATO Defense Spending Cutbacks May Hurt Afghanistan As Air Support Dwindles

As Western forces pull out of Afghanistan, NATO promises it will keep up air support for Afghans. That is far from sure.

Netanyahu 'Chicken' Insult: White House Disapproves Of Anonymous Comment, Defends US-Israel Relations

White House does damage control over a slur used by an administration official to describe the Israeli prime minister.

Vietnam And India Sign Oil, Naval Agreement Amid South China Sea Disputes, Angering Beijing

India and Vietnam signed various military and maritime deals that have raised concerns in Beijing.

Fed Ends Stimulus, Keeps 'Considerable Time' Outlook For Interest Rate Hike

The Fed ended its unprecedented asset-purchasing program that has poured more than $4 trillion into the economy.

Ebola In Texas: Austin Nurse Self-Quarantines After Returning From West Africa

Texas health officials met the unidentified nurse after she landed at Austin-Bergstrom Airport.

Crackdown In Lebanon Pushes Some Sunnis Toward ISIS, Al-Nusra

Lebanon is becoming more and more embroiled in Syria's civil war.

Keystone XL Pipeline Battle Brews In South Dakota: Activists Allowed To Join State Legal Proceedings

The state's Public Utilities Commission this week allowed opponents to join a critical permitting process.

FCC’s Tom Wheeler Puts Cable Bundle On Death Watch, Seeks To Include Streaming In MVPD Rules

Tom Wheeler has proposed that Internet-only TV services be treated like traditional cable companies.

Hurricane Sandy Anniversary: New York City's Infrastructure Reconstruction A Work In Progress 2 Years After Superstorm

New York City's subway system is still years away from being Sandy-proof, and residents are still susceptible to flooding.

Millennials In Midterms 2014: Poll Shows Youth Could Be A Swing Vote

The millennial vote is still up for grabs, and it could swing the 2014 midterms, according to a new Harvard University Institute of Politics poll.

Venezuela Recalls Ambassador To Spain Over Comments On Leopoldo Lopez

Caracas has lashed out at Spain after Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy called for the release of jailed opposition activist Leopoldo Lopez.

Russian Hackers Infiltrated Unclassified White House Computer Networks, Officials Say

The FBI, NSA and Secret Service are investigating the data breach after being tipped off by an American ally.

Hong Kong Update: China Will Punish City If Occupy Central Protests Continue, Says Former Banking Chief

Hong Kong could lose some of its financial power if the monthlong Occupy Central protests continue, a top banker said.

Republicans Could Control More Statehouses Than Ever After Legislative Elections

There are more than 6,000 legislative races on the ballot in 46 states this year.

2014 Midterm Elections: Early Voting Reveals Senate Race Insights

Here’s a breakdown of how the voting so far in five states with important U.S. Senate races in the midterms.

Hurricane Sandy Anniversary 2014: Billions Of Dollars In Federal Aid Still Unpaid

Of the $15.2 billion in federal aid allocated to help homeowners rebuild, only $1.7 billion has be paid out. What's the hold up?

Ebola In The US: Jeb Bush Says Obama Is 'Incompetent' On Virus

Obama's Ebola policies have "fueled fears that may not be justified," ex-Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, a potential 2016 presidential candidate, said.

After Hurricane sandy hit Rockaway, Queens

Hurricane Sandy Anniversary 2014: Fortifying New York -- How Well Armored Are We For The Next Superstorm?

Climate scientists praise New York's short-term restoration efforts but wonder if the Big Apple is adequately prepared for the coming decades.

Narendra Modi Government Submits 'Black Money' List With Over 600 Names To Top Indian Court

It is estimated that Indians hold as much as $500 billion in illegal funds in overseas tax havens, including in Switzerland and Mauritius.

Landslide In Sri Lanka Kills At Least 10 While Nearly 300 More Are Reported Missing

State-run network Rupavahini showed muddy water flowing in from the hilltops, hinting at the possibility of more landslides.

Bangladesh Court Sentences Top Islamist Party Leader To Death For War Crimes

Motiur Rahman Nizami, leader of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, was found guilty of murder, rape and looting during the 1971 war with Pakistan.

Zambia's President Michael Sata Dies In London From An Undisclosed Illness

Michael Sata had traveled to London for treatment at the King Edward VII hospital on Oct. 19 with his wife and family members.

FAA Criminalizes Use Of Drones Near Stadiums, Violators Could Face Up To A Year In Jail

The FAA had earlier imposed restrictions on flying aircraft below 3,000 feet and within 3 miles of a stadium, an hour before and after an event.

Kim Jong Un Executes 10 Workers’ Party Officials For Watching South Korean Soap Operas

The executions are said to be part of Kim’s attempt to consolidate power through a series of purges in the party's senior ranks.

Russia Will Violate International Commitments By Recognizing Rebel Elections: John Kerry

Following Sunday's elections, the self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and Luhansk announced plans to elect regional leaders in eastern Ukraine.

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