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'Deeply Unpopular' Eric Cantor to Resign as House Majority Leader in July, District's Voters Want Immigration Reform

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's loss was a "shock" to many, but new polling figures showed the Virginia congressman was "deeply unpopular" within his own state. According to a Public Policy Polling survey Tuesday night, Cantor had a 65 percent disapproval rating in his district. Cantor's approval rating was only 30 percent.

Colorade Legal Weed Pros and Cons: New Study Links Fatal Traffic Accidents to Marijuana

While the movement to legalize marijuana continues to gain momentum and shift public opinion in favor of the drug, a new study links pot to a growing number of fatal traffic accidents.

Islamist Militants Capture Tikrit Following Their Seizure of Iraq's Second Largest City, Mosul

Islamist militants have captured the city of Tikrit, Iraq after the seizure of Mosul Tuesday. Islamist militants have taken hold of the northern city of Tikrit, Iraq a day after militants seized Mosul, the second-largest city in the country.

Record Number of Unaccompanied Children Crossing Into US: Study

A new study released by the Pew Research Center finds that more minors are crossing into the United States unaccompanied by adults.

Cesar Chavez's Grandson Sues Arizona Congressional Candidate for Changing Name to 'Cesar Chavez'

An Arizona man changed his name to Cesar Chavez to appeal to Hispanic voters, and now Cesar Chavez's grandson wants him removed from the ballot.

Gun Control Debate and Laws: President Obama Criticizes Congress for Gun Control Inaction

Hours after Tuesday's shooting at an Oregon high school where an alleged teen gunmen shot a 14-year-old male student dead and injured a teacher before reportedly killing himself, President Barack Obama rebuked members of Congress for its failure to pass comprehensive firearm legislation.

California Judge Overturns Union-Backed Teacher Tenure Laws

A California judge declared that the state's teacher tenure laws that governed the hiring and firing of teachers are unconstitutional.

Russia and Ukraine Crimea Dispute: Two Countries Reach Stalemate in Gas Price Negotiations

Russia and Ukraine reached a stalemate Wednesday in talks over gas prices. Gas talks between Russia and Ukraine reached a stalemate Wednesday when Ukraine rejected Russia's gas price cut offer after a disagreement over European gas supplies.

Powerball Numbers & Results June 11, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $257 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the June 11 Powerball jackpot, which has risen to a whopping $257 million. The drawing will take place Wednesday at 11 p.m. EDT.

White House to Transfer More Guantanamo Bay Prisoners Out of Facility

The White House is expected to transfer more detainees out of Guantanamo Bay in an effort to fulfill President Barack Obama's promise to shutdown the U.S. military prison, according to The Los Angeles Times.

Oregon School Shooting News Update: Injured Teacher Survives Attack; Students React on Social Media

Details have been released about the teenager who was shot and killed when a gunman opened fire at an Oregon high school Tuesday morning.

Dave Brat: Who is the Politician and How Did He Defeat House Majority Leader Eric Cantor?

On Tuesday evening, conservative economics professor Dave Brat won one of the most upsetting and surprising elections of the year when he beat House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in a Republican primary.

Latino Groups Sue Texas Public Schools Over English Language Learning, Say Programs Are 'Grossly Deficient'

On Tuesday, Latino advocacy groups filed a lawsuit against Texas claiming that the state's schools do not provide enough resources for English language learners.

Primary Election Upset: Immigration Reform at Risk as Eric Cantor Loses Virginia Congressional Seat to Tea Party Candidate

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor lost his Virginia congressional seat to a Tea Party-endorsed professor. Cantor's loss is one of the most shocking primary election results in congressional history.

Puerto Rican Veterans Known as the 'Borinqueneers' Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal

President Barack Obama on Tuesday awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to a segregated U.S. Army unit made up of Puerto Rican soldiers who served during World War I, World War II and Korea.

Sexual Assault Facts and Statistics: College Sex Crimes Increased by 52 Percent in 10 Years, Department of Education Study Finds

Despite the decrease in overall crime rates at institutes of higher learning in the U.S., a new study released Tuesday revealed that sexual assault reports at college campus have jumped more than 50 percent over the last 10 years.

Jodi Arias Murder Trial News Update: Production Company Plans to Make Jodi Arias Movie Based on Her Perspective

A Northern California production company has sealed the deal to produce a movie that will expose convicted boyfriend killer Jodi Arias' side of the story.

Spanish-Speaking Latinos in Oregon Targeted as Part of Payday Loan Phone Scam

Police warn residents to be wary of those who ask for money immediately. In Salem, Oregon, a Latina received a call saying that she had to pay $1,000 to cover a payday loan or else the caller would harm one of her family members by amputating an arm or a foot.

Same Sex Marriage Update: Wisconsin Judge Rules Ban on Gay Marriages Unconstitutional

Judge strikes down halt on gay marriages, couples filing for licenses. Gay marriages in Wisconsin are being allowed after a judge ruled Friday that the same-sex ban on marriages was unconstitutional, but other lawmakers are trying to get that decision halted.

Bowe Bergdahl, Taliban Prisoner Exchange 'Wrong' Move, Say 55 Percent of Veterans in New Pew Research Poll

The Taliban prisoner exchange for captive Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was the "wrong" move according to U.S. veterans. A poll conducted by Pew Research Center and USA Today revealed households with a military veteran have a negative view of Bergdahl and the handling of the prisoner exchange.
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