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Immigration News 2014: Overwhelmed Border Patrol Accused of Racism, Sexual Abuse; Agents Prevented From Speaking to Media

Border Patrol has been accused of allowing children in their custody to be sexually and physically abused while some agents want the agency to stop speaking with reporters.

Taliban Killed in Afghanistan: 80-100 Militants Killed in Pakistani Airstrike

Pakistan has begun a new military offensive against the Taliban in North Waziristan. Pakistani jets bombed various areas in the northern part of the country in the initial wave of a new offensive focused on curbing the Taliban's grasp along Pakistan's border with Afghanistan.

Illegal Immigration Statistics and News: 6,000 Children Repatriated to Mexico Since Beginning of Year

To handle the increasing number of unaccompanied children crossing the border, the administration has asked for more money to process the children within the mandated 72 hours.

Watch: Police Catch Motorcyclist After He Posts Car Chase Footage Online [Video]

Man sentenced for four years after uploading his escape from cops on YouTube. A man who recorded footage of himself running from the police and then posted the video to YouTube has been caught and sentenced for four years in prison Friday.

Current World Headlines: Iraq Could Work With Iran or US Government to Fight ISIS Crisis and Terrorism

Following the takeover of Mosul and Tikrit by terrorist forces in Iraq, the situation continues to worsen as more of the Iraqi government looses more territory to Sunni extremists.

Ukraine and Russia Conflict News: Pro-Russian Separatists Shoot Down Ukrainian Plane, Kill All Passengers

The plane was carrying troops to Eastern Ukraine. The incident has been called the bloodiest to date since the uprising against Kiev.

Immigration Reform News & Laws: ICE Arrests 163 Smugglers of Undocumented Immigrants

The capture of the smugglers comes as the number of unaccompanied children crossing the border increases.

USS George HW Bush Moved to Arabian Gulf: Aircraft Carrier Seeks to Stabilize Iraq from ISIS

On Saturday, the Pentagon announced that the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush will to be moved from the North Arabian Sea to the Arabian Gulf in order to provide President Obama with "additional flexibility" in Iraq.

Hundreds Walk on Brooklyn Bridge for Gun Control: Demonstrators Supported by Newton Residents Connected to Sandy Hook Shooting, Michael Bloomberg

More than 1,000 demonstrators demanding changes in gun control laws marched on the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday in New York. Almost 100 from Newtown, Connecticut, were in attendance as well.

US Bishops Meet for National Conference: Will Pope Francis' New Views Change Roman Catholic Church’s Focus?

The National Catholic Conference of Bishops is meeting in New Orleans and will continue to focus on issues of marriage.

California Man Murdered: Hours After Mistakenly Being Let Out of Prison by Jurors

A California man was killed hours after a jury mistakenly set him free from jail by signing the wrong verdict form.

Powerball Numbers & Results June 14: Watch Drawing for $40M Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the June 14 Powerball jackpot, which is currently $40 million. The drawing will take place Saturday at 11 p.m. EDT.

Middle East News: Teen With US Passport and 2 Others Reportedly Captured by ISIS in West Bank: Israel Asks US for Help

The three teenage boys were last heard from on Thursday evening. Tensions between Israel and Palestine continue to deteriorate, and the latest news from the West Bank will not ameliorate the situation.

Rockefeller Heir Plane Crash Death: Richard Rockefeller, the Great-Grandson of John D. Rockefeller, Killed in New York Plane Crash

Dr. Richard Rockefeller, the great-grandson of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, was killed Friday morning when his small plane crashed shortly after taking off from a suburban New York airport.

DREAM Act in Effect in Washington State: What It Means for New York, Gov. Cuomo 'Not Overly Optimistic' About NY Senate

The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act is in effect across Washington State following a bipartisan vote in February. The law official made Washington the fourth state to approve state financial aid for college students with undocumented immigrant status.

4,000 Pounds of Whole Foods Rib-Eye Beef Recalled Because of 'Remote' Mad Cow Disease

There have yet to be any reported cases. More than 4,000 pounds of beef has been recalled by a Missouri company. The beef was sent to restaurants and Whole Foods, and there was a possibility that the spinal nerves and tissues carried mad cow disease, notes USA Today.

President Obama Says Iraqi People Need to 'Solve Their Problems'

President Obama has vowed to assist Iraq in the battle against a group of militants who aim to conquer the country.

Venezuela News, Politics & Update 2014: Three Accused of Assassination Plot Against Venezuelan President

The three men accused are witnesses of an alleged plot against President Maduro and are wanted for questioning though one of the accused denies the allegations.

Bitcoin Price, Value, Exchange News: US Government Will Auction Silk Road Seizure Valued at $17M

Ulbricht is held without bail and facing trial The U. S. government is planning to auction off nearly 30,000 bitcoins valued at almost $17. 4 million.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy Spotlight: Potential House Majority Leader's Stance on Topics Important to Latinos

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., the current House Republican whip, could be the next House Majority Leader after the "stunning" primary election defeat of Eric Cantor in the Virginia 7th District primary on Tuesday. McCarthy, who has already received Cantor's endorsement, has yet to confirm his intentions for the second-rank position in the House of Representatives, but he will need to deal with several hot-topic issues regularly being debated.