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Turkey Internet Ban: Country Seeks to Expand Social Media Ban From Twitter to YouTube, Google "Concerned"

The Turkish government continues attempts to block access to social media. Following in the footsteps of Egypt, Syria and Venezuela, to name a few, Turkey attempted to block social media access within its borders.

What Is NSA Surveillance Doing to Facebook? Mark Zuckerberg Complains Via Status Update, Will Meet With President Barack Obama

More than a week after Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg phoned President Barack Obama to voice his frustrations regarding the recent surveillance scandal at the NSA, he was invited to the White House on Friday to discuss Americans' privacy concerns and NSA reform.

Los Angeles, California No Longer "Bank Robbery Capital of the World," FBI Surprised

Since the 1960s, the city of Los Angeles has become known as the Bank Robbery Capital of the World, but after a half a century, FBI agents are now wondering, "where did all the bandits go?"

The Changing Face of Latino Politics In America: Why the Republican Party Is Appealing To Latinos

There is a common misconception that Latinos are a monolithic group with similar political visions -- in other words, they're all Democrats. But as the existence of these two PAC groups demonstrate, Latinos are not only decidedly not all Democrats, they're a lot more conservative than we previously thought.

Latinos in America: Hispanic Population Become Largest Ethnic Group in California, 2nd State to See Trend

According to statistic projections, Latinos have become the largest ethnic group in California. History continues to repeat itself. After more than a century, California's population has again become predominantly Latino.

Dream Act News 2014: Dreamers Protest Governor Cuomo For Lack Of Promised Support of The Dream Act Bill In New York State Senate

Members of the Dream Act, known as the Dreamers, protested against New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo for his lack of promised support for the Dream Act Bill. The members of Occupy Wall Street, now Occupy Albany, arrived to help.

Colombia News: Bogota Mayor Gustavo Petro Removed

The left-wing mayor of Colombia's capital has been removed from office, guilty of mismanagement.

Marriage Equality In Michigan: LGBT Couples Can File For Marriage Licenses Starting On Monday

District judge overturns constitutional ban on same-sex marriage the Great Lakes state. The dominos continue to fall. Following 17 other states and the District of Columbia, Michigan will now allow same-sex marriages.

War On Drugs: 70 Percent of Meth Supply in U.S. Enters Through California, Report Says

California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris released a report Thursday revealing that the state has become an entry port for methamphetamine sales in the country, the LA Times reported

Institutional Racism Begins As Early As Preschool, Study Says

A report, released Friday by the Department of Education's civil rights arm, revealed that in U.S. public schools, black students - even as young as preschoolers - are more likely to get suspended than any other race.

Netflix's Net Neutrality and the Problem of 'Scarcity'

On Thursday, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings came out in favor of stronger net neutrality rules. Hastings supports a version of net neutrality that would help Netflix stream to customers without constant buffering - and without Netflix having to pay extra to internet service providers. But the root problem for Netflix and customers isn't the "toll" that Netflix recently had to pay for direct access - it's America's bandwidth scarcity.

Diego Luna on Directing 'Cesar Chavez' Biopic That's Impacting Washington: 'It's Been Like a Dream'

Directing a powerful biopic on the iconic, Mexican-American farm worker, labor leader and civil rights activist, Cesar Chavez, was one of the most moving chapters in the life of Mexican actor and director Diego Luna.In an exclusive interview with the Latin Post, Luna shares the impact the film and the powerful movement is having on his life and career.

Knights Templar, Other Mexican Drug Cartels Look For Lucrative Schemes Outside of Narcotics

While illegal drug production and smuggling is what cartels are primarily known for, a recent "Associated Press" report reveals that numerous cartels in Mexico have found alternate ways of making money illegally.

The NSA Roadshow Moves from SXSW to TED: This Time NSA Joined In

Google's Larry Page, Edward Snowden, and the NSA's Rick Ledgett all spoke at TED this week on the National Security Agency's surveillance. Here are the highlights.

Equal Pay & Gender Discrimination: Wendy Davis' Opponent, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott Accused of Underpaying Female Employees

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and his office recently came under scrutiny after figures revealed that most of his female assistant attorneys make less than their male counterparts, on average, despite having the same job qualifications. The attorney general's office claims that the difference in pay can be explained by the number of years that men have been licensed as lawyers and served at the agency, yet the figures provided by Abbott's office show no direct correlation between pay and experience.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle to Get Matching Tattoos with Daughters [WATCH]

During a broadcast interview on the Ellen DeGeneres Show on Thursday, President Barack Obama proved that he is indeed the coolest president ever in the world history.

Westboro Baptist Church Leader Fred Phelps Passes Away At 84; Was He Excommunicated Before Dying?

The man known as the leader of the notoriously hateful Westboro Baptist Church has passed away at the age of 84.

Immigration Reform Laws and Deportation 2014: Pew Research Study Reveals Most Deportations of Undocumented Immigrants are Due to 'Unlawful Reentry'

A new study shows that Barack Obama's deportation of criminal offenders has little justification.

NSA Can "DVR" An Entire Nation's Phone Calls for 30 Days - Report

If you thought the National Security Agency, which is now famous for collecting U.S. phone records or "metadata," wasn't at least capable of listening in on the actual content of phone calls, think again. A new Washington Post report says the NSA has the capability to record phone calls and hold on to the entire record on a 30-day basis - for entire countries.

Cesar Chavez NYC Movie Premiere: Kerry and Bobby Kennedy Jr. Continue Their Mission to Push for Fair Labor Conditions

Kerry Kennedy, president of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, and human rights activist and attorney Robert "Bobby" F. Kennedy Jr. showed their support for the late Cesar Chavez and the continuing fight for farm workers' rights by hosting the New York City premiere of the film Cesar Chavez on Monday, March 17 at the AMC Empire 25.
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