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US Suicides Are Increasing And The Internet, Social Media May Be A Contributing Factor

A new federal government study finds the U.S. suicide rate has dramatically increased over the start of the new millennium, with such issues as the severe recession, increasing drug addiction and "gray divorce" believed to be fueling much of the rise.

Young Hispanics Sparking Rise in English Proficiency Among Latinos, Says Pew Research Study

A Pew Research study finds a steady of influx of young Hispanics being born in the U.S. sparked a surge in English proficiency among Latinos over the last decade plus.

Three Federal Agents Shot in Kansas, Unidentified Body Found at Crime Scene

Three federal agents were shot and a hotel that was also later engulfed by flames Saturday night, April 23, as authorities went in search of a suspect wanted on a pair of robbery related charges.

Kelly Ripa's Return to 'GMA' Soon; Michael Strahan's Potential Salary on 'GMA' and Possible Replacements on 'Live with Kelly'

After a week where she reportedly refused to appear on air alongside co-host Michael Strahan following his surprise announcement that he soon plans to bolt their show, Kelly Ripa is expected to return to "Live! With Kelly and Michael" airwaves over the next several days.

2016 Presidential Polls for Indiana and California Show Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Leading the Field

Donald Trump is clinging to a six point lead over Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in the upcoming Indiana Republican primary. The WTHR/HPI Poll finds overall GOP front-runner Trump at 37 percent, compared to 31 percent for Cruz and 22 percent for Ohio Gov. John Kasich.

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda and the 'Hamilton' Cast Perform Tribute to Prince

The cast from the smash Broadway hit "Hamilton" was among those recently paying tribute to music legend Prince.

Immigrants at Georgia Detention Center on Hunger Strike to Protest Their Lengthy Detention

At least two undocumented immigrants, being held at a for-profit detention center in Georgia, are waging a hunger strike in protest of their prolonged incarceration.

Immigration Population in US Swells to More Than Over 42 Million, Represents 13 Percent of Overall US Population

The number of immigrants living in the U.S. jumped from 9.7 million to 42.2 million over the last half century, almost tripling the percentage of immigrants now accounting for the overall size of the U.S. population.

HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell to Visit Puerto Rico, See Firsthand How the Commonwealth Is Handling the Zika Virus Outbreak

In an effort to further monitor the Zika virus awareness and prevention campaign, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell will visit Puerto Rico on April 26, including a meeting with Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla.

California 2016 Presidential Poll Shows Trump Way Ahead With Republicans, Democratic Voters Favor Clinton Over Sanders

With New York in the rear-view mirror, the biggest remaining delegate haul ahead of the summer presidential nomination conventions come with California's June 7 primary.

2016 Presidential Polls: Hillary Clinton Reaches 50 Percent in Connecticut, Donald Trump Closing in on Similar Highs

A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Hillary Clinton topping the 50 percent mark in Connecticut and Donald Trump closing in on that mark.

Drug Smuggling Tunnel Running from San Diego to Mexico, $22 Million in Cocaine Seized by Federal Agents

Federal officials have uncovered a massive cross-border tunnel used to transport drugs that stretched from the suburbs of San Diego to a home in Tijuana, Mexico.

Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Sent to Live with Undocumented Adults Who May Be in US Illegally

A Department of Health and Human Services study found 22,798 unaccompanied children were housed with parents, aunts, uncles, or other close relatives between September 2015 and February 2016, nearly equaling the total of the previous 12-month period.

Latino Small Business Booms in Southern California, But Not Revenues

Business is booming for Latino entrepreneurs, especially in Southern California, where the growth in the number of Hispanic-owned businesses (HOBs) has bloomed despite the recession and tough economic recovery. But revenues for those enterprises haven't grown at the same pace.

Immigrants Rushing to Become US Citizens, Earn Right to Vote, Have Their Voices Heard on Immigration

Immigrants all over the country find themselves in the same place. Immigrants all over the country find themselves in the same place. Data shows a growing movement among the 8.

Deported Military Veterans Could Be Reunited with Families in US Thanks to Veteran Lawmakers

A group of congressional lawmakers introduced legislation that would allow deported veterans to reunite with families in the United States.

Tennesse May Have Unknowingly Dodged Bullet By Not Passing Anti-LGBT Legislation

The Transgender bathroom bill failed to pass in Tennessee on Monday. The bill that was being proposed required all students in public schools and universities to use bathrooms and locker rooms that matched their gender at birth.

Mexico Marijuana Legalization, Drug Possession Decriminalization Becomes Focus for President Enrique Peña Nieto

Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto plans to spearhead a drive aimed at legalizing the use of medicinal marijuana, which could also push the idea of decriminalizing possession of certain amounts of the drug.

New York Primary Results 2016 Shows Hillary Clinton Dominating NYC But Upstate Feels the Bern

New York favored its own on Tuesday as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were victorious in their respective presidential primary elections.

Puerto Rico Zika Virus Update: US Health and Human Services Provides $300K Grant to Fight Zika Virus Outbreak

The cash-strapped island cannot afforts to fund hospitals and hospital staff necessary for fighting Zika, the bloodborne disease that can have devastating affects on infants and pregnant women.
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