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Obama Orders K-1 Fiancé Visa Program Review

Revelations that the couple that perpetrated last week's mass shooting in San Bernadino, California took advantage of K-1 finacé visas have prompted President Barack Obama to order the departments of State and Homeland Security to review the program under which such entry permits are issued.

Donald Trump, Ted Cruz Slam Obama on Terrorism

GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump not only was not impressed with Barack Obama's address to the nation on Sunday night but apparently believes that the president is part of the country's "tremendous problem" with radical Islamic terrorism.

Wal-Mart Sues Puerto Rico Over Tax Increase

The Puerto Rican government, scrambling to avert the U.S. territory's impending default, is facing unexpected opposition from the Wal-Mart chain, which is suing the commonwealth in an attempt to overturn new taxes the retailer claims are discriminatory and violate the Constitution and federal law.

Time Readers Favor Bernie Sanders as 'Person of the Year'

Bernie Sanders had no trouble beating the likes of Malala Yousafzai and Pope Francis in this year's online readers' poll for "Time Person of the Year."

Colombia Finds San José Shipwreck, Worth up to $14 Billion

Colombian researchers have located the Spanish treasure ship San José, which sank in 1708 with jewels and precious metals that today could be worth as much as $14 billion, the South American country's president, Juan Manuel Santos, announced in a statement on Saturday.

Clinton Sorry for Using 'Illegal Immigrant' Term

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton's use of the term "illegal alien" during a campaign stop in New Hampshire last month has drawn scrutiny from immigrant activists, who insist that no human being is "illegal" and prefer the term "undocumented" for the millions who live in the United States without the benefit of legal immigration status.

Venezuela Elections 2015: Opposition Wins Control of Legislature in Parliamentary Vote

A coalition of opposition parties on Sunday triumphed in Venezuela's parliamentary election and won more than twice the number of National Assembly seats as embattled President Nicolás Maduro's ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela.

FIFA Corruption Scandal May Lead to Extradition of Former Honduran President to US

During Bill Clinton's administration, Rafael Callejas was once an honored guest at the White House. But if U.S. prosecutors have their way, the former Honduran president may soon find himself in an American jail cell because of his suspected links to the FIFA corruption scandal.

Colombian Government, FARC Still at Odds Over Key Issues

The Colombian government and the leftist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) continue to try to wrap up an expected peace deal that would put a definite end to South America's longest-running armed conflict.

MLB Embarks on Cuba Goodwill Tour

Baseball may be "America-s Game," but the bat-and-ball sport is similarly popular in many countries in the Caribbean, including, of course, Cuba.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results Dec 1, 2015: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $47M Jackpot

If a few more zeroes in your bank account would make your holiday shopping that much less stressful, you might want to invest in a Mega Millions ticket today: The jackpot for the multistate lottery has reached a solid $47 dollar.

San Bernardino Shooting Update: Democratic Presidential Candidates Call for More Gun Control After Calif. Shooting

Democratic presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley have called for new gun regulations in the aftermath of the San Bernardino shooting that killed 14 and injured 17 individuals.

Donald Trump Polls CNN: GOP Front-Runner Solidifies Lead in New National Poll

Donald Trump has reclaimed his title as the sole front-runner in the crowded field of Republican 2016 White House hopefuls.

Lindsey Graham 2016 Presidential Campaign: Ted Cruz 'Loses Most Americans,' Donald Trump 'Destroys' GOP

Second-tier GOP White House hopeful Lindsey Graham has been known to have an adversarial relationship with his Senate colleague and presidential rival Ted Cruz, and the South Carolina lawmaker minced no words on Thursday when he warned that nominating Cruz would lead to an inevitable defeat in 2016.

Fan Math Suggests 'House of Cards' to Return March 11

President Frank Underwood's loyal supporters at Fansided have put their math skills to use to determine when "House of Cards," the Netflix hit series starring that ominous leader of the free world, might make a return to TV screens next spring.

Netflix Subscriptions Retail for 50 Cents on Dark Web

A Netflix subscription will set you back between $7.99 and $11.99 per month, but stolen lifetime subscriptions to the popular streaming service are available for as little as 50 cents on the Internet.

Dominican Republic Cardinal Again Insults Openly Gay US Ambassador

A high-ranking Roman Catholic official on Tuesday publicly insulted the U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic, when he called the openly gay diplomat a "wife" and told him to do "housework."

Obama: Special Forces in Syria Do Not Contradict 'No Boots' Commitment

President Barack Obama insisted on Thursday that his decision to deploy special forces to the Middle East in the fight against the terror organization ISIS does not mean that the United States would embark on any operation similar to the 2003 invasion of Iraq

Donald Trump Touts 'Great Genes,' Vows to Release Medical Records

The prospect of front-runner Donald Trump capturing the Republican nomination seems to be becoming less and less far-fetched, and the real estate tycoon, mimicking a step traditionally taken by top-tier candidates, now plans to release his medical records to show voters he is fit to serve as president.

2015 Democratic Poll: Bernie Sanders Is Democrats' Best General Election Pick

In hypothetical matchups with Republicans, Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders is faring better than the party's front-runner Hillary Clinton, a new national poll revealed.

Does Turkish President Erdogan Look Like Gollum from 'Lord of the Rings'?

Recep Tayyip Erdogan was not amused when a citizen used social media to compare the Turkish president to "Lord of the Rings" character Gollum, and a local court must now decide whether the juxtaposition of images of the head of state with those of the slimy creature constitutes an insult.

Mexico Coca-Cola Ad Promoting 'White Savior Complex' Pulled After Backlash

Mexican bloggers this week took offense to a Christmas-themed Coca-Cola commercial that the beverage maker had posted to digital media. Critics claim the ad belittled the country's indigenous community.

Cuba Embargo News: As Travel Becomes Easier, Cuba Restricts Doctors' Travel

Cuban physicians will once again have to ask for government permits if they plan to travel abroad, and the island nation's communist government has also reinstated restrictions on doctors planning to work in the United States and other countries.

Donald Trump 9/11 Controversy: Trump Doubles Down on New Jersey Muslims' 9/11 Celebrations Claim

Donald Trump's claim that thousands of Muslim New Jersey residents were cheering after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks led to a vivid back-and-forth as Trump critics challenged the real estate tycoon's account.

Hllary Clinton Campaign: Chelsea Clinton to Host Fundraiser

Chelsea Clinton, the 35-year-old daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton, is set to take a more active role in her mother's presidential campaign and is set to host her first fundraiser later this month.
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