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Bomb Attacks in Peshawar, Pakistan Target Christians, 140 Dead

Sunday, September 22st, in Pakistan, a pair of suicide bombers blew themselves up just outside of a 130-year-old church following mass, killing 81 people. Since, there have been ongoing attacks against Christian men and women.

Affordable Care Act: Will Big Pharma, Health Insurance Providers Now Tap into the Hispanic Market?

The implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare), has many wondering will major pharmaceutical companies and health insurance providers tap into the Hispanic health market, and seize this potentially robust opportunity?Portada took a closer look and tackled the top 50 2012 Hispanic market advertisers as compiled by Kantar Media.

Amber Alert Website Restored After Media Backlash, Confusion Fueled by Government Shutdown

The Justice Department would like to set the record straight - AmbertAlert.gov, the federal website that handles alerts about abducted children, is back up and running despite the government shutdown.

U.S. Anti-drug Plane Crashes in Colombia, Killing Three Americans and One Panamanian

The U.S. and Colombia continue to join forces in the fight against narco-terrorism, but sadly, there are incidences that derail the relentless efforts and claim lives.

Harvard University Honors Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is among six recipients of this year's W.E.B. DuBois Award, Harvard University's highest honor in the field of African and African-American studies.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Despite Government Shutdown, Activists Prepare For Weekend Rallies

Immigration activists across the nation will be gathering in groups to demand changes to the current United States immigration system

Wendy Davis for Governor of Texas: Filibuster Heroine Announces Run, But Does a Democrat Have A Chance?

Wendy Davis was a little-known Democrat in Texas before she was boosted to the national stage following her popular fight for women's rights just a few months ago.

Tropical Storm Karen 2013 Path & Maps: Heavy Rainfall Headed To Gulf Of Mexico

It’s going to be a wet weekend for various parts of the US Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Karen turns out as a hurricane, CNN reports.

Capitol Hill Shooting 2013: Car Chase Suspect Pronounced Dead [VIDEO]

Capitol Hill Gunfire prompted by the car chase that began at the White House. Thursday, October 3, around 3pm, a female motorist, driving a black Infiniti, attempted to breach security at the White House.

Obamas A No-Show at Hispanic Caucus Gala Due to Government Shutdown

President Obama has healthcare woes filling up his schedule lately with the government shutdown that he and Michelle don't have time to get glammed up for other important events, such a the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's annual gala.

Immigration Reform News 2013: Despite Government Shutdown, Politicians Push Reform Bill

Democrats stayed on task with immigration as they announced a comprehensive immigration proposal Despite all the attention being focused on the government shutdown this week, Democrats stayed on task with immigration as they announced a comprehensive immigration proposal.

'Revenge Porn' Law Enacted in California, Protects Against Retaliation From Angry Exes

On Tuesday, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill "outlawing so-called revenge porn and levying possible jail time for people who post naked photos of their exes after bitter breakups."

Venezuela Expels Three U.S. Diplomats Over Alleged 'Sabotage' Plot, U.S. Defends Its Stance

Venezuela has announced it is expelling three US diplomats, whom it accuses of plotting to sabotage the economy, according to BBC News.

Obamacare Official Website Healthcare.gov Overloaded With Traffic on First Day of Open Enrollment

Online Insurance markets have been flooded with new consumers today in the first day of a six-month open-enrollment period

Hillary Clinton 2016 Presidential Race: CNN, NBC Cancel Films About Former Secretary of State

Both a CNN documentary and an NBC miniseries have been cancelled amid concerns that former president Bill Clinton's scandals from during his time in office would resurface

Government Shutdown 2013: October Deadline Threatens Military Pay, Obamacare Implementation

With a potential government shutdown looming, Republicans and Democrats are butting heads over President Obama's healthcare law and government funding

Gambia Gay Rights: President Jammeh Says Gays Are One of 'Biggest Threats to Human Existence'

The Gambian President also said homosexuality is "more deadly than all natural disasters put together."

Barilla Pasta Boycott: Homophobic Comments from Italian Pasta Maker Draw Fire

Italian pasta maker Barilla is facing intense criticism after its chairperson, Guido Barilla, said in an interview with Italian Radio that he would never feature a gay family in his advertisements and that they can "eat another brand."

Joe Arpaio, Arizona Sheriff, Bans Meat From Maricopa County Jail

Controversial Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio is known for his aggressive stances and strict jail policies, and now he is making yet another change: No more meat in his jail

Army Tattoo Policy 2013: Recruits May Face Restrictions on Forearm and Leg Tattoos

The United States Army has never had too many restrictions when it comes to tattoos, but all of that could be changing soon as part of a new uniform policy
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