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VA Scandal 2014 in Phoenix: Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki Voices Frustration Over Negligence; Obama Administration Steps in

Secretary Eric Shinseki faces harsh criticism following the revelations of malfeasance and falsification at the hands of VA medical staff.

Switzerland Vetoes Highest Minimum Wage in the World: $25-an-Hour Referendum Did Not Pass

By Paola Hernández
The proposed increase would have made Switzerland the country with the world's highest minimum wage.

Colorado Governor Signs Groundbreaking Medication Bill Into Law: Gives Terminally Ill Patients Access to Experimental Medicine

By Paola Hernández
On Saturday, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a groundbreaking bill into law, which gives terminally ill patients access to experimental medicine not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Vietnam-China Dispute Worsens: China Maintains Oil Rig, Sends Ships to Vietnam

By Paola Hernández
China continues evacuation of its citizens in Vietnam as protest continue. However, China refuses to remove its oil rig from Vietnamese waters, claiming sovereignty over the area.

FCC Spectrum Auction Impact: Hispanic-Owned Businesses Should Create Online Presence Now, Says HISCEC

By Paola Hernández
It is no secret that the rate of Hispanic-owned businesses and entrepreneurs are growing in the United States, but a reason why some firms struggle appear to be lack of wireless technology understanding.

Thousands Flee Massive Floods in Serbia and Bosnia: Torrential Rains Destroy Land and Cause Casualties

By Paola Hernández
Severe flooding has forced thousands to leave their homes in two Baltic countries. Other European nations have pledged their support.

Russian Satellite Breaks Up in Atmosphere: Russia Threatens US Space Program

By Paola Hernández
Ukraine crisis hinders space cooperation between the U.S. and Russia. The only place left to successfully launch spacecraft is a Soviet space base in Kazakhstan.

Pentagon Uses Zombie Scenario for Training: US Military Has Elaborate Response to Apocalypse in Document 'CONOP 8888'

By Paola Hernández
Like many would suspect, or at least hope, the Pentagon and the U.S. government have emergency responses already planned out for natural disasters and attacks on the home front.

Bolivia Goes to The Hague to Reclaim the Sea From Chile: Centuries Long Dispute Brought to UN

By Paola Hernández
What does this mean in terms of diplomatic relations between Chile and Bolivia? And why does Bolivia want to go The Hague?

Update on Climate Change: Trying to Reduce Poverty Through Climate Action

By Paola Hernández
How does Climate Change correlate with poverty? Perhaps climate change is continuing poverty, as well as affecting security.

Ukraine Military Action Continues in East: Pro-Russian and Government Forces Battle for Control

By Paola Hernández
Fighting continues in east Ukraine as government forces and their sympathizers attempt to regain control of the region.

New York Legislators Debate Ban on 'Ex-Gay' Therapy for Children: Designed to 'Cure' LGBT People of Sexuality

By Paola Hernández
A bill going through the New York state senate would ban "ex-gay" therapy for minors. Religious fundamentalists have favored "ex-gay" therapy as way to "cure" LGBT people from their sexuality; this pseudo-science has been used with very little success for decades and has, over time, gained only disclaimers from the medical community.

San Antonio Mayor Could Join Cabinet: Julian Castro Seen as Rising Star in Democratic Party

By Paola Hernández
Julian Castro could be the Cabinet's new Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, an attempt by the administration to court Hispanic voters ahead of the 2016 election.

ObamaCare Subsidies Wrong for Millions of Americans: Errors Would Mean Returning Payments to Government

By Paola Hernández
Some are getting too much subsidy payments. The federal government could be giving more subsidies to Americans who signed up for health care under ObamaCare than they deserve, a new report from the Washington Post says.

International News: Guatemala Officer Killed During Capture of Notorious Los Zetas Drug Cartel Leader

By Paola Hernández
"El Pelon" was arrested along with seven others in a provincial town in Guatemala. Drug cartels have wreaked havoc across Central America and Mexico, and one of the hardest hit countries is Guatemala.

LGBT 2014 News: Arkansas Supreme Court Suspends Same Sex Marriage Bans

By Paola Hernández
Same-sex marriages in Arkansas were put on hold on Friday after the state Supreme Court suspended the ruling of a lower court that struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban.

NAACP Selects Cornell William Brooks as New President and CEO: Pastor and Activist Chosen by Overwhelming Majority

By Paola Hernández
Civil rights organization, the NAACP, has selected pastor and activist Cornell William Brooks as its new president and CEO.

Ohio Kindergarten Teacher Allegedly Caught on Camera Shaking 6-Year-Old Student: Parents Push for Legal Action [Video]

By Paola Hernández
An Ohio kindergarten teacher was suspended for 10 days after she was allegedly caught on camera grabbing and shaking a 6-year-old student. However, the parents of the boy are pushing to take legal action against the teacher and get her fired.

Rare Footage of President FDR Walking at 1937 Baseball Game Donated to Pennsylvania Museum: Film Shows Brave Struggle [Video]

By Paola Hernández
Rare video footage showing President Franklin Delano Roosevelt walking to his seat at a 1937 baseball game has emerged.

Venezuelan Talks Suspended But Government Will Try to Restart Them: President Acccuses US Amid Protests Over Failed Socialist Policies

By Paola Hernández
Talks have stalled as both sides continue bickering about the other's lack of compromise but foreign envoys hope to restart talks on Sunday.
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