$233 million in federal grants that will support counter-terrorism and emergency preparedness activities in counties across New York State. The funding, provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through its Homeland Security Grant Program, supports regional preparedness efforts, including planning, organization, and training activities that are critical to sustaining and improving community prevention, protection, response, and recovery capabilities.
S. CAROLINA COP CHARGED WITH MURDER
A white policeman shot a black motorist in the back as he ran away was recorded on video by an eyewitness.
RAND PAUL'S WHITE HOUSE STAND
This Republican tea party favorite focuses his undivided attention to meeting with voters in New Hampshire.
US SENDS WEAPONS TO SAUDI-LED YEMEN COALITION
Administration blames the violence on the rebels, known as Houthis, that al-Qaida looks to exploit.
FERGUSON RESHAPES POLITICS
Locals elect black city candidates, increasing the African-American representation in the St. Louis suburb.
Everyone in the region has someone they know who's been killed and everything that was beautiful is slowly being destroyed. The Middle East appears to be growing deeper and deeper into turmoil with no end in sight.
Delegates from Middle East, Muslim world to convene in Israel for nuclear conference http://bit.ly/1PgvmvK
Are Obama’s Record Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt and Iraq Fueling Unrest in Middle East? http://www.democracynow.org/2015/4/7/are_obamas_record_arms_sales_to via @democracynow
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US Senator Rand Paul attacked his Grand Old Party today as he formally launched his presidential bid in Louisville. The tea party Republican who continues to serve in The Senate since 2010, has carefully built a brand of mainstream Libertarian-ism.
PHOTO: Reuters
CNN: Rand Paul: 'I am running for president' http://cnn.it/1H149K8
Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/04/rand-paul-2016-campaign-launch-11…
Rand Paul promises to 'take our country back' in 2016 White House bid http://reut.rs/1GGubC6 via @Reuters
RAND PAUL'S WHITE HOUSE RUN
US Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky enters the GOP presidential race today during a Louisville rally in Louisville.
FERGUSON VOTES FOR CHANGE
Voters cast ballots for African Americans on the City Council. The first time in the history of this St. Louis suburb.
CHICAGO's FIRST MAYORAL RUNOFF
Chicago votes again nearly six weeks after none of the five mayoral candidates won an absolute majority of votes.
SCHUMER BUCKS US
US Senator Schumer is bucking President Obama, while insisting Congress have the power to reject an Iran deal.
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The NCAA Championship game will be finally played tonight, as March Madness spills into April. Duke battles Wisconsin.
March Madness 2015: TV Coverage, Odds for Duke vs. Wisconsin Championship http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2421576-march-madness-2015-tv-covera…?
March Madness Crib Notes: Duke And Wisconsin Flip A Coin For The Championship http://53eig.ht/1GCYTMa
Today is the 20th anniversary of National Public Health Week. Obesity, the second leading cause of preventable death in the nation. To prevent childhood obesity families need convenient access to healthy, affordable food. Far too many families are food insecure, meaning parents and children do not always have enough nutritious food to eat each day. In addition, childhood obesity is an epidemic, causing life-threatening health problems such as diabetes and heart conditions.