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More By Laura Smith-Spark CNN NBC News 'COPS' Crew Member Killed in Police Shootout Top Cop in Ferguson: 'We're Headed to a Good Place' NJ Subpoenas Christie Phone Records in Bridge Jam Scandal Deadly Brain Amoeba Found in Louisiana Water Women Accused of Cooking Meth in Church Blogger Gives Her Kitchen a 'Gratitude Makeover' Water Warning: Brain-Eating Amoeba In Louisiana Woman Sings National Anthem in All 50 States Surf's Up: Storms on Each Coast Bring Dangerous Waves Officials: Man Deliberately Ruined His $1M Car DC Bureau New Academic Standards Cause Controversy Students around the country may be tested in a new way this school year. It's all part of a set of academic standards known as Common Core. Nikole Killion reports from Washington on the debate these new standards are causing. President Obama weighs options after Hostage Release An al-Qaeda-linked group has freed an American journalist who had been held hostage in Syria for two years. His release is renewing questions about militant groups in Syria and how the US should deal with them. Sally Kidd reports from Washington. Failed Secret Rescue Mission for James Foley Revealed Air strikes in Northern Iraq continue, two days after a video surfaced showing the execution by Islamic militants of American journalist James Foley. We're learning more about a failed, secret mission to rescue Foley and other hostages who were being held by the terror group known as ISIS or ISIL. Sally Kidd reports from Washington. President Reacts to Journalist’s Brutal Death President Obama condemned the execution of American journalist James Foley by Islamic militants in Iraq. US intelligence officials have confirmed the authenticity of a video posted online that shows militants beheading Foley. Sally Kidd reports from Washington. President Obama and Hillary Clinton Set to Hug it Out President Obama and Hillary Clinton are reuniting for one night only. They're set to cross paths at a party in Martha's Vineyard - where they may "hug it out" after Clinton criticized the President's foreign policy. Nikole Killion reports from Washington. CNN Headlines Official says Russian forces invading Ukraine 41min A top Ukrainian army officer said a "full-scale invasion" of his country was under way Thursday, as a U.S. official said up to 1,000 Russian troops had crossed Ukraine's southern border to fight alongside pro-Russian rebels. U.S. officials said Russia... By Victoria Butenko, Laura Smith-Spark and Diana Magnay CNN FBI investigating hacking attack on JPMorgan 45min The FBI is investigating hacking attacks on multiple American banks, including one against JPMorgan Chase that caused a data breach, according to a U.S. official familiar with the probe. By Matt Egan and Evan Perez Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie marry in France 59min Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie married over the weekend in France, a representative for Jolie confirmed Thursday. By Lisa Respers France CNN WeedHire: The job search app for the legal pot biz 2hr Looking for a job in the legal marijuana industry? There's an app for that. By Jose Pagliery CNN Videos Lab researches police confrontations 18min Police in Washington state are using a special laboratory to learn how to better handle potentially dangerous confrontations. 'Cops' TV show crew member killed by police gunfire Omaha police said audio technician Bryce Dion, 38, was killed as a result of police gunfire during an armed robbery Tuesday night. 9-yr-old with Uzi accidentally kills instructor In Nevada, a 9-year old accidentally shoots and kills a gun instructor after struggling with an Uzi she was learning to use. Big waves hit southern California Hurricane Marie generates massive waves in Newport Beach, California. CNN Slideshows Top 20 cities for quality of life Looking for a better quality of life? You may want to consider moving to one of these cities, according to a new study. Gaza: A region destroyed by conflict After more than seven weeks of heavy fighting, Israel and Hamas have agreed to an open-ended ceasefire. Take a look at images of the Gaza Strip, a region now devastated by this conflict. Americans detained abroad American writer and journalist Peter Theo Curtis, who was held captive for nearly two years by Syrian militants Jabhat al-Nusra, returned to the United States Tuesday. Here's a look at other Americans who have been detained abroad. Some are alive. Some are not. Good food that costs less than $1 Today is National Banana Lovers Day! Lucky for you, bananas are super healthy. But did you know they're also one of several foods that cost less than $1? 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