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The body of Mexican congressman Gabriel Gomez was found in this burned-out SUV, along with the body of his aide.

Congressman Gabriel Gomez Likely Murdered By Cartel

Congressman was kidnapped on Monday in Guadalajara
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Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto Avoids Immigration in United Nations General Assembly Address

By Michael Oleaga
With an influx of undocumented immigrants entering Mexico from Central American countries, immigration was projected to be a topic for Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto to address the United Nations General Assembly. He instead focused on the purpose of the U.N.
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Islamic State Airstrikes in Syria: House Speaker John Boehner, Senate Lawmakers Support Airstrike Decision

By Michael Oleaga
Following the first airstrikes to combat the Islamic State (IS) militant group in Syria, congressional leaders have issued their first comments on the issue while continuing their recess.
National Voter Registration Day, Sept. 23, 2014

More Than 1,400 Immigrants Register to Vote After New York Voter Drive

By Rebecca S. Myles
A voter registration campaign underway by the New York Immigration Coalition saw over 1,400 new American immigrants sign up to vote over the past two weeks.
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United Nations General Assembly: Barack Obama Calls for Support to Dismantle Islamic State, Neglects Immigration

By Michael Oleaga
President Barack Obama's campaign to combat terrorism continued at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. The president also discussed the Ebola virus outbreak and the Russian-Ukrainian crisis.
NATO claims that Russian troops have been withdrawing from eastern Ukraine.

NATO: Russian Troops Leaving Ukraine

By Payton Guion
Partial Russian withdrawal could be positive sign for Ukraine conflict
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Immigration Rights Groups Criticize ICE's New Texas Family Detention Center

By Michael Oleaga
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced plans to establish a new family detention facility to address the increasing numbers of undocumented immigrants entering the country, and national Latino and immigrant rights groups are not pleased.
Brazil refused to sign an anti-deforestation pledge at Tuesday's UN summit in New York.

UN Summit: Brazil Rejects Anti-Deforestation Pledge

By Payton Guion
South American country has struggled with deforestation
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President Barack Obama's Immigration Executive Action Will Do 'An Awful Lot' After Midterm Elections, Says Joe Biden

By Michael Oleaga
President Barack Obama soured relations with immigrant rights groups with his immigration executive action delay, but Vice President Joe Biden reassured Latinos that comprehensive reform will come.
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Nancy Pelosi Urges Latinos to Blame Republicans, Not Barack Obama, for Immigration Reform Delay

By Scharon Harding
Immigration advocates have attacked President Brack Obama's decision to delay executive action on immigration until after the November elections. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, on the other hand, remains optimistic that this delay may prove more fruitful for those in favor of immigration reform.

Bill Clinton Gives Hints About Grandchild's Due Date

By Selena Hill
It looks like it won't be very long before former President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary, the former Sectary of State, become grandparents.
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Senate Election 2014: Kentucky Candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes' Attack Ad Ask "Where Was Mitch McConnell?"

By Michael Oleaga
With less than two weeks remaining for Kentucky residents to register to vote, the state's secretary of state launched an attack advertisement against Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., accusing him of being absent on important matters in Congress.
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What To Expect at 69th UN Session on Immigration, Climate Change, and Islamic State

By Michael Oleaga
The 69th General Debate at the General Assembly will include discussion of immigration, climate change and the potential threat of the Islamic State (IS) militant group.

White House Intruder Omar J. Gonzalez Held Without Bail

By Selena Hill
Prosecutors say the man charged with climbing over the White House security fence and running inside with a knife last Friday was "a danger to the president."

Three Missing Afghanistan National Army Officers Found Near Canadian Border

By Payton Guion
Men went missing after a trip to Massachusetts shopping mall
People's Climate March, New York City, Sept. 21, 2014

Over 400,000 Rally Against Climate Change, Photos and Video From NYC March

By Rebecca S. Myles
Organizers of the People's Climate March in New York City were anticipating 100,000 people on Sunday. The actual turnout was quadruple that, with over 400,000 people attending.
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ICE Agent Shares 'Humanitarian Mission' But Immigrant Rights' Groups Offer Different Accounts

By Michael Oleaga
Hundreds of undocumented immigrant women and children are in detention facilities across the U.S., and providing the medical needs of the individuals may be a demanding task for the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, but one ICE agent has been credited to saving the life of a little girl's life.
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Women's Midterm Election Vote 'Crucial' For Equal Opportunities, Rights, Says Hillary Clinton

By Michael Oleaga
Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made another public appearance and urged women to be engaged in the political process in order to advance women's rights.
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Immigration Reform Would Help US Economy, Says House Speaker John Boehner: 'Sooner We Do It, The Better'

By Michael Oleaga
The House of Representatives has not passed an immigration reform bill, but Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-OH, said legislation would help the country's economy.
Afghans Prepare For Securing Country's April 5 Election

Presidential Election: Afghanistan Creates New Executive Position, Shared-Power Agreement

By Anjalee Khemlani
Afghanistan creates new executive position, shared-power agreement
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