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Electoral College Map 2016 Projection: Hillary Clinton Has Huge Electoral College Vote Edge Over Donald Trump - ABC Finds

Hillary Clinton holds a sizable Electoral College vote advantage over Donald Trump as their likely general election in November looms.

Democratic National Committee's First Latino National Political Director to Leave Role for Silicon Valley

By Paola Hernández
At the Democratic National Committee (DNC), Raul Alvillar, their first Latino national political director, will leave his position just ahead of next month's Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

Minority Women -- Loretta Sanchez and Kamala Harris -- in Historic Fight for California’s US Senate Seat

By Paola Hernández
No matter what way it turns out, the U.S. Senate race in California stands to make history. No matter what way it turns out, the U. S. Senate race in California stands to make history.

Powerball Winning Numbers for June 8, 2016: The Drawing for $123 Million Jackpot Plus Time and Where to the Watch Live Stream

By Paola Hernández
The Wednesday, June 8, Powerball drawing will have a jackpot prize of at least $123 million. UPDATE - The Powerball numbers for June 8 are 12, 25, 37, 60, 69 and the Powerball is 20.

As the Senior Latino in the Senate: Bob Menendez Condemns Trump's 'Downright Dangerous' Racist Remarks on Hispanic Judge

By Paola Hernández
There are only three Latinos in the U.S. Senate, and the most senior of them all took Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to task for remarks against ethnic minorities.

Primary Results 2016: Hillary Clinton Claims Presumptive Democratic Presidential Nomination, But Bernie Sanders Fights On

By Paola Hernández
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has claimed the presumptive presidential nominee for the Democratic Party on Tuesday night following

Immigration News Today: Texas Judge Hanen Grants Stay in Case Seeking Young Immigrants' Personal Information

By Paola Hernández
A Texas judge has granted a stay on his order requiring the personal information of tens of thousands of young immigrants to be turned over to the court.

Latino Civil, Political Groups Lash Out Against Donald Trump's Attacks on Judge Gonzalo Curiel

By Paola Hernández
Prominent Latinos and Latino groups are fed up with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s comments about the Mexican American judge taking on the Trump University alleged fraud case.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results, Live Stream: Preview for June 7, 2016 Drawing for $260 Million

By Paola Hernández
The Tuesday night, June 7, Mega Millions lottery will have a jackpot of at least $260 million after there were no grand prize winners in the June 3, $251 million drawing.

Immigration News: Illinois Asylum Seekers Forced to Wait Years for Their Immigration Cases

By Paola Hernández
The immigration court system in Illinois is swamped with more than 20,000 pending deportation cases, forcing immigrants seeking asylum to wait as long as three years simply to receive a hearing date for their cases to go before a judge.

'Humble But Fiercely Determined': Helen Chavez, Wife of Civil Rights Icon Cesar Chavez, Passes Away at 88 Years Old

By Paola Hernández
Helen Fabela Chavez, the wife of labor rights icon Cesar Chavez, died on Monday, June 6. Helen Fabela Chavez, the wife of labor rights icon Cesar Chavez, died on Monday, June 6.

California Primary Polls: Democratic Presidential Primary Too Close to Call as Six States Host Primary Elections

By Paola Hernández
The California presidential primary is on Tuesday, home to the largest number of pledged delegates at stake for either Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton.

Latino Students Upset After North Carolina High School Classmates Build Wall in School

By Paola Hernández
The students will reportedly not face any disciplinary actions for the prank, which stressed support for Donald Trump's negative views of Latinos in the U.S.

Hillary Clinton Presidential Campaign Taps Latino Victory Project President to Strengthen Their Voter Outreach

By Paola Hernández
Further signaling her focus on the general election against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton has tapped on Cristóbal J. Alex as her campaign's deputy director of voter outreach and mobilization.

'Last Week Tonight' with John Oliver Buys, Forgives Nearly $15 Million Medical Debt, Tops Oprah's Car Surprise Costs

By Paola Hernández
"Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver triumphantly used his HBO platform to tackle the mounting issue of debt, purchasing nearly $15 million in medical debt from nearly 9,000 people and instantly giving it all away.

Puerto Rico Primary Results: Democrats Vote Hillary Clinton But Far Lower Turnout Than 2008 Election

By Paola Hernández
The results are slowly trickling in but it does appear Hillary Clinton will win her second Puerto Rico presidential primary.

Florida Latinos Making Their Mark, Earning More College Degrees, Opening More Businesses Despite Obstacles

By Paola Hernández
A new National Council of La Raza (NCLR) report finds Latinos in Florida are obtaining college degrees at faster rates and rapidly opening businesses, even as the number of them living under the poverty level is nearly double that of whites.

Calabasas Fire News Updates: At Least 400 Firefighters on the job [Video Footage]

By Paola Hernández
The Calabasas brush fire that scorched over 500 acres and forced at least 5,000 to evacuate their homes was reported to 75 percent contained as of late Sunday evening.

Asteroid News Today: Researchers Hoping to Recover Remains of Asteroid That Exploded Over Payson, Arizona

By Paola Hernández
A team of Center for Meteorite Studies researchers are hoping to be selected as the institution that gets to analyze and study the remains of a meteorite that recently lit up the Arizona sky

Muhammad Ali Cause of Death Ruled as Septic Shock, Funeral Services Planned; A Look at His Top Knockouts and Memorable Quotes

By Paola Hernández
A public memorial service for boxing legend and renowned activist Muhammad Ali is scheduled for Friday, June 10, in his hometown of Louisville, Ky.
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