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CELAC Summit Ends, Pledges Regional Unity on Zika, Economic Crisis and Peace

The fourth Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) ended Wednesday as delegates pledged regional unity to focus on the peace process in Colombia and fight the economic crisis and the epidemic caused by the Zika virus. The summit, which was recently held in Ecuador, was hosted by Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa.

Technical Error? Mexican First Lady's Mansion Labeled 'Museum of Corruption' on Google Maps

The grand house is owned by Angelica Rivera, President Enrique Peña Nieto’s wife. In January 2016, the Mexicans discovered that the First Lady’s mansion was labeled on Google Maps as the “Museum of Corruption.

Marco Rubio Talks About God, Religion in Iowa

Presidential candidate Marco Rubio got religious in response to a question at an Iowa town hall appearance on Tuesday.

Flint Water Crisis: Undocumented Immigrants Scared To Get Water or Lead Testing in Wake of Deportation Raids

In addition to not receiving donated water bottles, undocumented immigrants exposed to the Flint water crisis in Michigan are also rejecting the opportunity to be tested for lead poisoning in fear of being deported -- especially in wake of the Obama administration's recent deportation raids.

Iowa Caucus History Proves Losers Often Finish as Winners on Road to the White House

Since 1972, only three Republicans and five Democrats have won both Iowa and their Party’s nomination. Given the event's history, Donald Trump's may not be the GOP nominee after all.

Ohio State Senate Votes to Defund Planned Parenthood

The Ohio Senate on Wednesday moved to cut funding for Planned Parenthood within the state. The Ohio Senate on Wednesday moved to cut funding for Planned Parenthood within the state.

Fox News GOP Debate 2016: Puerto Rico, Immigration Flip Flops Highlighted in Final Debate Before Iowa Caucus

The final GOP debate before the Feb. 1 Iowa caucus kicked off on Thursday night and immigration became a heavy focus.

GOP Debate 2016: 'Undercard' Candidates Focus on Electability, Attack Mainstream Media

The final Republican presidential debates started on Thursday evening with Carly Fiorina, Jim Gilmore, Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum sharing the stage just days before the Iowa caucus.

Senate Engery Bill: Democrats Propose $400M in Funding to Fix Flint Lead Pipes

The U.S. Senate approved four amendments to a bipartisan energy overhaul bill on Thursday, just one day after debate began over the country's first wideranging energy legislation in more than eight years.

Presidential Polls 2016: 7 in 10 Americans 'Anxious' About Donald Trump Presidency

Predictions that Donald Trump would not be able to hold on to his front-runner status have failed to materialize days before the Iowa caucuses, but most Americans say they nevertheless are uncomfortable with the idea of the real-estate tycoon moving into the White House.

Senate Democrats Urge Bankruptcy Protections for Puerto Rico

Dozens of U.S. Senate Democrats have urged Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to act quickly on legislation that would give Puerto Rico access to bankruptcy protections and thus help the island territory address its dire fiscal situation.

US Can Take Immigration Cues from Costa Rica, Says Ambassador

The Costa Rican ambassador in Washington says the United States can learn from his country as it tries to address complex issues surrounding immigration.

Ted Cruz Super PAC Offers $1.5M to Debate Donald Trump

Members of a Ted Cruz super PAC are offering $1.5 million to veteran charities if Republican front-runner Donald Trump agrees to debate their candidate one-on-one before next week's Iowa caucus.

2016 Election Polls: Trump Extends Lead Over Cruz in Iowa

With four days remaining until the Iowa caucuses, new polling data shows Republican front-runner Donald Trump faring strong against his second-place rival, Ted Cruz.

Fox News Republican Debate 2016: How The Candidates Will Fare Without Donald Trump

Thursday's presidential debate in Des Moines may the first and only one without Republican front-runner Donald Trump at center stage, though his announced absence may not have an affect on Iowa caucus-goers.

Calls for Constructive Immigration Reform in Iowa Ahead Caucus Day

Ahead of Thursday night’s final Republican presidential debate before Monday’s Iowa caucus, immigration advocates called for a more “constructive” conversation on the issue.

French Minister Christiane Taubira Resigns on Political Disagreement Grounds

French Minister Christiane Taubira declared her resignation citing political disagreement as the cause.

EU Might Impose Border Control if Greece Fails to Resolve Lax Acceptance of Migrants

Greece hits back against EU's sanctions over their alleged failure to secure the border of the Schengen free zone.

Brazil Logs Largest Decline in Global Transparency International Corruption Index

Brazil recorded the biggest drop in the index, by falling five points and going down seven positions to rank No. 76

Ted Cruz vs. Donald Trump on Iowa Caucuses

The political battle between Republican presidential candidates Ted Cruz and Donald Trump continues in Iowa as the two battle head-to-head in another presidential debate, according to Fox News Latino. However, even before the debate started, Trump was nowhere to be found and announced boycotting the event, giving Cruz another opening to slam his opponent.
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