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Supreme Court Nomination Fight: Obama Nominates Merrick Garland, Senate Republicans Already in Opposition

President Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland, currently chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, to serve as an associate justice for the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday morning.

Opioid Epidemic Sweeps the Country:CDC Advises Primary Care Doctors to Limit Opiate Prescriptions for Chronic Pain

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines on prescribing opioids including OxyCotin and Percocet. Much of the advice is geared for primary care physicians, who prescribe nearly half of the opioid painkillers in the United States.

US Zika Virus Cases Hit 20 in Florida, 3 Confirmed in Alabama; Outbreak in America Unlikely

New Zika virus cases push the numbers higher in the United States, but is it cause for panic already?

Google's New Campus is Redefining the Design and Concept of Corporate World Offices

If you're wondering what Google's new set of offices will look like, an early set of mockups has been released to show its possible appearance once constructed. The images feature a quirky and unique design.

Super Tuesday March 15 Results: Hillary Clinton Has Big Primary Night But One State Still Too Close to Call

Hillary Clinton won big on the latest Super Tuesday primary elections on March 15, scoring huge results in Florida, Ohio and North Carolina.

Marco Rubio Presidential Campaign Ends After Crushing Super Tuesday Florida Primary Loss

Following a crushing loss in his own state, Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio suspended his presidential campaign on Tuesday night.

The 2016 Republican Presidential Primary Results in Ohio and Florida: 'Winner Take All' States Give Trump, Kasich Victories

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump had a good Super Tuesday night as he won four of five primary states on March 15.

Obama Administration Eases Restrictions on American Travel to Cuba

The Obama administration took another major step toward re-establishing U.S. relations with Cuba on Tuesday by making it easier for Americans to take individual trips to the communist nation and allowing Cuban nationals to work in the U.S.

Trump's Campaign Antics Reminiscent of 1960s Segregationist George Wallace

Following a violent week of conflict between supporters and protesters, the comparison between the real estate magnate turned presidential candidate and the Alabama governor seem more apt than ever.

Latino Leaders: Senate Must Commit to Obama's Supreme Court Nominee's Hearing and Vote

A diverse range of Latino leaders have pressed the U.S. Senate to commit to hearing and voting on whoever President Barack Obama nominates for the Supreme Court.

Democrats Introduce Bills to Alleviate Debt Crisis in Puerto Rico

Democrats introduced two bills on Monday meant to extend Puerto Rico more powers to get rid of some of its $72 billion debt.

Donald Trump Battles to Maintain Total Support of Immigration Hardliners

Donald Trump is experiencing a bit of resistance from the most unlikely of places at an inopportune time.

Jane Sanders Gets Firsthand Look at Sheriff Joe's Controversial Immigration Policies

A little more than a week before the Arizona primary election, Jane Sanders, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, visited the state and confronted the immigration policies of the controversial Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

2016 Republican Presidential Primary Results Could Surprise in Ohio and Florida: This is What Polls are Saying About Super Tuesday

With Super Tuesday 11 polls now open, Donald Trump's 2016 Republican presidential showdown with Ohio Governor John Kasich remains too close to call in Kasich's home state, but the GOP front-runner is expected to trounce Florida Senator Marco Rubio on his home turf.

Bilingual Bernie Sanders Ad Makes Last-Second Appeal to Latinos Ahead of Super Tuesday

Bernie Sanders may not have a hand in it, but a bilingual Facebook video released Saturday is urging Latinos to vote for the Vermont senator in Tuesday's Florida Democratic primary.

More Power to Latino Voters: Univision Launches Spanish Lie Detector 'Detector de Mentiras' for 2016 US Presidential Election

The Latino voters are projected to hold significant influence over the upcoming presidential elections and Spanish-language network Univision has found a way to create a more informed electorate with the new Detector de Mentiras (Lie Detector).

More 'Independent' Latino Voters Registered in Florida; What This Means for the 2016 US Presidential Elections

The 2016 Presidential Elections proved to be unpredictable as more Latino independent voters turn up in the sunny state of Florida. Independent voters are non-Democratic, non-Republican voters who will cast their ballots for a candidate regardless of his or her party alliance.

3 Major US Companies Finalize Business Deals with Cuba as Obama's Visit Looms

Three major U.S. companies are finalizing business deals with Cuba as President Barack Obama’s visit to the country approaches. These are AT&T, Starwood and Marriott.

Donald Trump's Campaign Marred By Violent Incidents

The Trump campaign was marred by several violent incidents over the last week that have caused alarm and criticism from leaders and commentators, both from the Democratic Party and the GOP.

Activists Lead Charge for Hispanic Studies Courses

Activist and educators across the country are uniting in a push to make Hispanic studies courses a more regular part of the high school curriculum.
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