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Dianna Duran: Former New Mexico Secretary of State Freed After 30-Day Imprisonment

Dianna Duran, the former Secretary of State of New Mexico, has been freed from jail after serving her 30-day jail term. The 60-year-old politician was found guilty of embezzlement and money laundering after admitting she used campaign money to pay off her debts incurred for gambling.

Maricopa County in Arizona Loses to Supreme Court Ruling on Sheriff Joe Arpaio Racial Profiling Case

The Maricopa County's appeal was recently denied by the US Supreme Court after the court ruled that the county is a party in the racial profiling case of Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Arpaio remains to be charged individually in a case which dates back in 2013.

World’s 62 Richest People Owning Half of the World’s Wealth? Annual Economic Forum Shows Rising Inequality

Oxfam, an anti-poverty charity organization based in Oxford, England, has recently reported a significant increase regarding the wealth gap, inequality and the widening trust gap between people and their political leaders around the world. The data also showed that the world’s 62 richest people held half of the fortune in the world, a striking evidence that the poor are falling further behind the elites and the political fissures in the United States, Europe and the Middle East.

Marco Rubio Speaks Out Against Deportation, Urges Undocumented Migrants to Stay

Cuban-American presidential candidate Marco Rubio recently defended his stance on immigration after being criticized for initially being soft about the matter, Breitbart reports. Now, Rubio is urging that undocumented immigrants should have the opportunity to stay compared to "criminal aliens."

Harry Styles: From Singing to Reality Star? Kendall Jenner's New BF to Be Featured on 'KUWTK'

Harry Styles is set to appear on "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." Having a girlfriend from a popular reality family stars, this must have been unavoidable.

750,000 Undocumented Immigrants Eligible for Temporary Protection Against Deportation Raids: Report

More than a quarter million undocumented immigrants are said to be eligible for temporary protection as the Obama administration conducts deportation raids.

Brazil Rushes to Find New Tests to Identify Zika Virus

Days after declaring a state of emergency due to the rampant spread of the Zika virus, Brazil has announced that it is developing new testing kits designed to swiftly identify the presence of three viruses: Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya.

Real Madrid Star Cristiano Ronaldo Goes Topless With Victoria’s Secret Model Alessandra Ambrosio for GQ

Sizzling hot! Are Cristiano Ronaldo and Alessandra Ambrosio hooking up? Well, putting malice aside, the 31-year-old Real Madrid superstar and 34-year-old Victoria’s Secret model have recently teamed up for GQ magazine’s Body Issue. On the cover, both stars stripped off their tops and were only seen wearing their underwear.

Celine Dion Family Tragedy: Canadian Diva’s Brother Dies at 59 Due to Cancer

Celine Dion is facing multiple family tragedies this week as her husband Rene Angélil, 73, and her brother Daniel Dion, 59, lost their battles with cancer. Angélil died on Thursday, Jan. 14, while Daniel died on Saturday, Jan. 16.

‘Sister Wives’ Season 7 News: Robyn, Kody Brown Finally Reveal Daughter’s Name! Plus 5 Things You Never Knew About TLC’s Polygamous Family

Fans are already getting excited for the television comeback of “Sister Wives” Season 7 this year. And the lives of the Browns, TLC’s polygamous family, are getting more interesting with the latest addition of Kody and Robyn’s daughter, who was born on Jan. 10.

Jaime Escalante Remains an Inspiration Decades After Changing How Latino Students Are Perceived

He was the teacher slyly leaning against the classroom door as the morning bell rang; the one who knew everyone's nickname, after-school activities, and individual personality.

Immigration Reform News: SCOTUS Takes No Action On Obama's Proposal to Expand DACA

The High Court took no immediate action on Friday on whether it will hear the highly disputed immigration case over his plan to shield up to 5 million immigrants from deportation.

America's Oldest Latino Newspaper Laying Off Staff, in Danger of Shutting Down

The country's oldest Spanish-language newspaper, El Diario/La Prensa, is in danger of closing down.

Celine Dion’s Brother Dying? Canadian Diva Faces Brother’s Imminent Death Amid Husband’s Funeral Preparations

Celine Dion is definitely at the peak of her emotions this week after the passing of her husband, Rene Angélil, on Thursday. But the Canadian superstar is facing another heartbreaking news about her older brother Daniel, who is reportedly dying of throat, tongue and brain cancer. The devastating news came amid Dion’s funeral preparations for her husband.

Pope Francis Prays for Michael Schumacher’s Recovery After FIA President Jean Todt Discussed F1 Legend’s Health Condition

Pope Francis has recently prayed for the recovery of Formula One superstar Michael Schumacher, who’s currently undergoing an extensive rehabilitation program after he suffered severe brain injuries during an unfortunate skiing accident at the French Alpine Resort of Meribel in Dec. 2013.

‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 6 Episode 6 Spoilers: 4 Reasons Why Fans Should Watch Upcoming Episode ‘Fallout’

“Love & Hip Hop: New York” season 6, episode 6 will surely be one of the most controversial episodes of the season as another jaw-dropping bombshell will be revealed soon. And once again, the focus of the series will be on the never-ending love triangle of Tara Wallace, Peter Gunz and Amina Buddafly.

Atlantic Hurricane's Strengthening Status Linked to El Niño

Hurricane Alex, which started as a winter storm, is now threatening the Atlantic Ocean with parts of the Azores Islands feeling its impact.

Flint Water Crisis: Michigan Governor Asks Obama to Issue Disaster Declaration, State Prosecutor Launches Probe

A state investigation was launched on Friday to explore the man-made water crisis in Flint, Michigan, just one day after Gov. Rick Snyder turned to the federal government for help in dealing with the fiasco.

Americans Split on Obama's Performance, Disapprove of Congress

A recent poll suggests that Americans have a divided opinion of President Barack Obama's job performance that is largely contingent on the respondent's political affiliation.

US, Mexican Officials Meet to Discuss Guzmán Extradition

U.S. and Mexican authorities have kicked off discussions to plan the extradition of drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán Loera to the United States, a spokesman for the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Jan. 14.