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Bill de Blasio NYC Mayoral Race 2013 Poll: Democrat Holds Commanding 41-Point Lead Over Bloomberg Heir

Bill de Blasio rallied from being one of the most unlikely democratic candidates for New York City Mayor to possibly winning the entire mayoral election in a massive landslide

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Introduces the Deputy Ministry of Supreme Social Happiness, But Many Venezuelans Disapprove

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro unveiled a new government division, the Deputy Ministry of Supreme Social Happiness (Viciministerio para la Suprema Felicidad), a new department that will track, troubleshoot and oversee 30 separate social programs, or "missions," in Venezuela.

LAX Airport Shooting: Gunman Who Killed TSA Agent Carried Note During Shooting

The man who went on a rampage on Friday at Los Angeles International Airport carried a note with him at the time of the shooting, a law enforcement official said to the Associated Press

Halloween Crime 2013: Violence Plagues NYC, At Least Three Dead in Brooklyn Shootings and Stabbing

Halloween violence plagued the New York City area on Thursday where at least three people were killed while four others were injured

LAX Airport Shooting Friday Morning: Armed Gunman Gets Through Security, Shoots Two With Rifle

Terminals 2 and 3 at Los Angeles International Airport have reportedly been evacuated after a shooting took place at the airport Friday morning, the Los Angeles Times reported

Christie Administration Allegedly Launched a Faulty Spanish-Language Sandy Recovery Site, Complaints Filed

Latino Action Network (LAN), a Latino civil rights network filed complaints against the Christie Administration through the Department of Housing and Urban Development, alleging that the governor’s administration broke federal laws by failing to make public knowledge available in English and Spanish for those who seek Sandy recovery grant programs.

Texas Abortion Ruling Is a 'Win for Latina Health,' Says the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health

On Monday, a federal judge made a powerful determination that affects all women, including a large Latina population, stating that Texas' abortion restrictions place an unconstitutional burden on women seeking to end a pregnancy -- a ruling that keeps open dozens of abortion clinics across the state while officials appeal.

Spain Claims NSA Monitored 60 Million Phone Calls

The National Security Agency (NSA) are reported to have monitored the calls of 35 world leaders, and over the course of one month last year, they monitored more than 60 million phone calls made in Spain, alone, according to a Spanish Newspaper, El Mundo.

New Hispanic Cable Network, Fusion, Lands President Obama Interview

The new cable network, Fusion, that targets the young Hispanic demographic, launched today, and President Obama is set to make a special guest appearance this evening, helping to introduce the network to audiences.

Dominican Republic Revokes Citizenship for Ethnic Haitians

The Dominican Republic, the Caribbean country also known as Quisqueya, has recently declared that the children of undocumented Haitian migrants are no longer entitled to Dominican citizenship -- enraging and affecting tens of thousands of people.

Daily Show With Jon Stewart Interview Gets Racist N.C. Republican Chairman Fired

Don Yelton has resigned from his position as Republican precinct chairman of Buncome County, North Carolina, after making offensive statements on "The Daily Show."

Arizona, California Tap into Solar Energy Even When the Sun Doesn't Shine, Will Mexico Follow Suit?

While solar power is nothing new, maintaining solar power when the sun doesn't shine is another approach that is being implemented in both Arizona and California.

Immigration Reform News 2013: President Obama Moves Forward On Immigration Push After Government Shutdown

With the government shutdown now a thing of the past, President Barack Obama is following through with his commitment to address immigration reform

Mexican and U.S. 'Killer Clowns' Give Clowns a Bad Name During the International Clown Convention

Red noses, rosy cheeks and smiles were aplenty at 17th International Clown Convention in Mexico City, and although the vibrancy and good cheer filled the air, there was an ironic twist that overshadowed the event that didn't involve animal balloons or horns.

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori Begins Fifth Trial for Misuse of Public Funds

Alberto Fujimori, the 75-year-old former Peruvian President, began his fifth trial for misuses of public funds last Thursday after being convicted in four previous trials, and is already serving 25 years in prison for corruption and the authorization of death squads.

Anthony Weiner in GQ: 'Carlos Danger' No Más

Ah, Anthony Weiner, just when we thought we'd had enough, you reel us back in with your latest comments in GQ Magazine. The former Congressman (D-N.Y.) and former New York City mayoral candidate, who channeled his inner Latin-lover with his sexting alias, 'Carlos Danger,' recently revealed his privates in GQ -- his private feelings that is!

Gay Marriage New Jersey 2013: Garden State Overrules Governor Chris Christie's Appeal, Becomes Latest State To Legalize Marriage Equality

The New Jersey Supreme Court overruled Governor Chris Christie's administration request to delay marriage equality in the state and gay couples will be able to marry starting on Monday

LA Times Analysis Shakes the Public with a List of Unstable, Earthquake-prone Buildings

When it comes to potentially disastrous earthquakes, The Los Angeles Times wants to make sure Californians are informed and aren't left in the dark or on shaky ground. According to an LA Times analysis, more than 1,000 old concrete buildings in Los Angeles and hundreds more throughout the county may be at risk of collapsing in a major earthquake.

Countries that Master Healthcare: Can They Serve as a Model for the U.S.?

The United States may be considered a super power, but lately with the government shutdown, confusion surrounding Obamacare and the initial HealthCare.gov fiasco, we seem to be in need of a systematic prescription ourselves.

Corporate Coffee Giants Like Nestlé Make Colombia Farmers Codependent

Colombian coffee farmers are vital cultivators of one of the world's most profitable products, yet they can't even taste the fruits of their labor - nor have the financial stability to support their families.
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