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Puerto Rico Debt, Health Crises Addressed in Obama's New Budget Plan

To alleviate Puerto Rico's financial and health crises, President Barack Obama made a number of proposals for the commonwealth in his 2017 fiscal year budget.

Chicago Ordered to Pay $3.1 Million to Immigrants Denied Chance to Join Police Force

The hits keep on coming for the beleaguered Chicago Police Department, already one of the largest forces to ever come under the direct scrutiny of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Borrelia Mayonii: The New Lyme Disease-Causing Bacteria

Researchers at the Mayo clinic have recently discovered a new species of bacteria while testing the blood of people who allegedly have Lyme disease. The B. mayonii bacterium, named after the researchers who have assisted the discovery, is the bacteria that can cause the "debilitating illness" in North America.

New Hampshire Primary Aftermath: Democrats, GOP Shift Focus to Nevada, South Carolina and Beyond

There are winners and losers from Tuesday's New Hampshire primary, but almost immediately, the focus shifts to Nevada and South Carolina -- states with prominent minority populations.

Pew Research Study Finds Latinos Most Difficult Group to Poll

With an average of 66,000 additional Latinos becoming eligible to vote each month, the task of accurately polling the fastest growing population in the country has become even more of a challenge.

Sikh Man Banned From Aeromexico Flight Grateful With Apology, Wants to Implement Special Training

An Indian-American Sikh is very grateful that Aeromexico issued an apology for preventing him from boarding a Mexico City-to-New York flight after refusing to remove his turban last Monday. Waris Ahluwalia, an actor, model and designer, is very happy but wants the Mexico City-based airline to have a special training on it employees on how to treat Sikh passengers.

Florida Senator Wants Investigation on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship That Sailed Into Storm

Florida Senator Bill Nelson is calling on the National Transportation Safety Board to investigate the reason why a Royal Caribbean cruise ship sailed into the Atlantic Ocean despite an incoming storm last weekend, per the Associated Press. The "Anthem of the Seas" cruise ship left New Jersey on Saturday before turning back after facing strong winds and waves early Sunday morning.

White House Requests $450.6M to Aid Colombia's Reconstruction, Anti-Narcotics Campaign

The United States has pledged to help Colombia get back on its feet. After half a century of turbulence, it seems like Colombia might finally get some much-needed reprieve.

US Presidential Elections 2016: Who Has the Best Chance of Making it to the White House?

The 2016 presidential elections in the United States will be not be held until Nov. 8 but the political scene in the country has been pretty interesting. There are two Democrats and nine Republicans who are still in the running for the 58th quadrennial U.S. presidential elections.

Disney Officially Announces ‘Frozen’ Is Coming to Broadway in Spring 2018

Queen Elsa, Anna and other characters of "Frozen" will officially be performing live on stage by spring of 2018, said Disney, Tuesday, Feb. 9. Frozen's stage musical adaption will be the ninth musical Disney has brought to Broadway.

New Hampshire Primary 2016 Results: Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders Dominate Voting

It was an early night for projecting the winners of New Hampshire's presidential primary election. On Tuesday night and through early Wednesday morning, the votes showed an easy win for Republican front-runner Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

Obama Budget Proposal: Immigration Reform Reduces Deficit by Trillions, But Billions Set for Enforcement

President Barack Obama revealed his 2017 fiscal year budget proposals, requesting $4.1 trillion, but costs could be saved with comprehensive immigration reform.

New Hampshire Primary 2016 Preview: Early Votes Revealed, Sanders Odds' Favorite to Win

The “First-in-the-Nation” primary is tonight from New Hampshire, and votes have already been announced candidates are looking for momentum in the presidential race.

Lady Gaga Tears Up After Oscar Producers Praise Her Superbowl Performance

'Poker Face' singer Lady Gaga was totally different from her usual way of singing last Sunday when she performed the National Anthem for the Super Bowl, the Washington Post reports. And her performance, which gained split reviews was recently praised at the Oscars Nominees Luncheon that prompted the singer to be in tears, E! News reports.

Beyonce Slammed Over Super Bowl 50 Halftime Performance

Beyonce is gaining a lot of head turners and eyebrows raising for her recent half time performance at the Super Bowl 50 where she performed her latest hit 'Formation' and reportedly had a very visible statement of "black power," The Economic Times reports.

LULAC Reaches Out to New Hampshire Latinos Ahead of Primary

Latinos are estimated to make up four percent of New Hampshire voters on Election Day, a number groups like LULAC hope to raise ahead of November's general election.

Storm Forces Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship to Return and Dock in New Jersey

A Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship was forced to return to New Jersey after bad weather condition puts the ship and its passengers in a dangerous and stressful situation.

United Airlines Flight Heading to LAX Makes Emergency Landing in Tucson Airport due to Smoke in Cabin

A United Airlines flight heading to Los Angeles made an emergency landing in Tucson International Airport last Sunday morning, Feb. 7, as reported by ABC Arizona. According to airport authorities, the plane's cockpit and cabin were filled up with smoke causing the pilot to turn around and make the emergency landing.

California Mom Starts Campaign Against United Airlines After Getting Shamed for Breastfeeding

A mother from California who was shamed for breastfeeding inside a United Airlines flight is starting a social media campaign against the Chicago-based company, per FOX News. Juliet Thomson revealed that a female passenger complained to the crew about her during a flight from Salt Lake City, Utah heading to LAX last Jan. 29.

Are Emma Watson and William 'Mack' Knight an Item now?

Is the "Harry Potter" star Emma Watson in a relationship with the tech manager? Is Emma Watson dating someone 10 years her senior? The "Harry Potter" actress caused a stir on the headlines as numerous reports emerged that she is currently dating Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur William "Mack" Knight who works as a senior manager.