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Cuba's Baseball Players Could Soon Play Legally in US Big Leagues

U.S. President Barack Obama is set to watch the Cuban national baseball team during his visit to Havana in March. His administration is looking for ways to cement the recent thaw in relations with Cuba via the one sport both nations love: baseball.

Democratic Town Hall Debate Highlights: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders Engage Voters On Abortion, Millennials, College Affordability

Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton spoke about the issues but for the first time it was broadcast on the Fox News Channel.

Bernie Sanders Talks About God

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders addressed the issue of God in Sunday's debate. 2016 Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders addressed the issue of God in Sunday night's CNN presidential debate.

Bernie Sanders Floods Airwaves in Florida Hoping to Land Latino Vote

Bernie Sanders' campaign is running a lengthy Spanish-language advertisement on Univision in hopes of attracting a greater share of the Latino vote.

After Low-Turnout Puerto Rico Win, Marco Rubio's Rivals Prepare Battle for 'Winner Take All' Florida

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., scored more than two dozen delegates on Sunday afternoon, but will likely encounter trouble ahead of the March 15 Florida primary elections.

Texas Cemetery Has 'Whites Only' Policy, Refuses to Bury Hispanic Man

A cemetery in the small Texas town of Normanna has refused to allow a woman to bury her husband on its land because he is Hispanic.

SCOTUS to Hear Case on Obama's Immigration Executive Actions in April

The Supreme Court has set April 18 as the day the court will hear the case stemming from President Obama's executive orders on immigration.

Lupita Nyong'o Stuns in Successful Broadway Debut of 'Eclipsed'

Lupita Nyong’o recently debuted on Broadway with very good reviews. She plays one of the wives of a Liberian warlord and will face a critical decision of whether to make peace or wage war.

'Girls' Star Lena Dunham Hospitalized; to Undergo Surgery

Lena Dunham of “Girls” was admitted into the hospital on March 5 to undergo surgery for a ruptured ovarian cyst. The actress has been very public about her condition and says that she needs to skip press for "Girls" Season 5 while she recovers.

Marco Rubio Cruises to Puerto Rico Primary Victory Over Donald Trump, GOP Field

The Florida senator won each of Puerto Rico's eight electoral districts by over 70 percent, en route to winning each of the island's 23 delegates and three superdelegates.

Bernie Sanders Beats Hillary Clinton After Strong Turnout in Maine Caucuses

It wasn't some empty talk after all when Bernie Sanders proclaimed his victory if there would be a strong voter turnout. The senator from Vermont came out as the runaway winner in Maine after the Democratic caucuses held on Sunday, March 6, registered an "extraordinary turnout."

Democratic Debate 2016: Clinton, Sanders Take Gloves Off in Memorable Michigan Democratic Debate

Sunday's Democratic debate in Flint, Mich. marked the first time Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders appeared to get under each others nerves.

Donald Trump: Allow Torture During Terrorist Interrogation

For Donald Trump, if you can't beat them, join them -- at least in employing the means to counteract violent extremism. He insisted that there is a need to use torture when dealing with what he referred to as "savages."

Cuba Businesses Still Struggle Despite Better US Relations

The thaw in United States and Cuba relations is a major step for both countries, but the business landscape is still a work in progress. Both domestic and foreign entrepreneurs are still gauging the opportunities available to them in the country and trying to find their place in the evolving social and economic community.

United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz Returns to Save Ailing Airline

United Airlines will once again have Oscar Munoz as its president and chief executive officer. Even while on recovery, Munoz is performing his duties as the company's CEO.

Ex-US President Jimmy Carter Ends Cancer Treatments

On Sunday, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced that he is ending his cancer treatment. Carter was diagnosed with skin cancer that spreads to his liver and brain.

Where Does Marco Rubio Go From Here? How Losing Florida Could End His Run

Marco Rubio lost 10 of 11 Super Tuesday states this week, magnifying the importance of the upcoming Florida primary that may end his presidential aspirations.

Not So Fast. Louisiana's Anti-Abortion Law Seeking to Shut Down All Abortion Clinics Blocked by Supreme Court

Advocates for women's reproductive rights are applauding the Supreme Court decision to temporarily block a Louisiana law that would have closed all but one abortion clinic in the state.

Donald Trump on the Issues: The Republican Front-runner's Political Views on Immigration, Guns, Taxes and More

Despite breaking almost every rule in the political playbook on how to run a successful presidential campaign, Donald Trump has maintained a strong lead in the Republican primary race and has a good shot at winning the GOP nomination.

Latina Alejandra Ceja Leads White House Initiative to Educate Hispanic Community

Alejandra Ceja is traveling across the country promoting STEM education and stressing the role Latino communities have with young Latino students.