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San Bernandino Shooter Friend Enrique Marquez Admitted Terrorist Involvement on Facebook

Enrique Marquez Jr., the man accused of supplying weapons to one of the San Bernardino shooters, allegedly his involvement in a terrorist plot on Facebook a month before the Dec. 2 attack.

SALUD: CDC Study Finds Mexicans Less Likely To Take Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

The cholesterol health of Latinos, and in particular of Mexican-Americans, was the basis of a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Puerto Rico Debt News: Congress Omnibus Spending Bill Excludes Relief for Commonwealth

Despite pleas from Puerto Rican officials including its governor, Congress will likely not include any relief for the U.S. territory in the omnibus spending bill.

Russian President Vladimir Putin Praises Donald Trump, Calls Him "Absolute Leader" in Race

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump during a news conference on Thursday, calling him "an outstanding and talented personality."

United States Resumes Flights to Cuba After 50 Years

The United States and Cuba have announced on Thursday a new bilateral arrangement allowing air services between the two countries to resume after 50 years.

Bernie Sanders Lands Major Union Endorsement From Communications Workers of America

Sen. Bernie Sanders scored a major endorsement for his bid in the Democratic presidential race on Thursday from the Communications Workers of America (CWA) union.

Teenage Girls Arrested for Conspiring Attack on Denver High School

Two 16-year-old girls were taken into custody after allegedly conspiring to kill their classmates and staff members at their suburban Denver high school on Tuesday.

Cuba, US Relations Today: Obama Commemorates Renewed Cuban Relations

Thursday marked one year since President Barack Obama announced the renewed diplomatic relations with Cuba.

San Bernardino Shooter's Friend Facing Charges for Buying Assault Rifles Used in Attack

A friend of the man who opened fire at an office party in San Bernardino earlier this month is expected to face criminal charges.

Laquan McDonald Shooting News Update: Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke Indicted on Murder Charges

Disgraced Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke has been indicted on six accounts of first-degree murder stemming from the October 2014 shooting death of teenager Laquan McDonald.

'Affluenza' Teen Ethan Couch Wanted For Violating Probation

Texas authorities issued a warrant for the arrest of Ethan Couch, the infamous rich teenager who was sentenced to 10 years of probation after he killed four people in a drunk driving accident and his lawyers argued that he was a victim of "affluenza."

Martin Shkreli Arrested for Securites Fraud

Martin Shkreli, the infamous drug company executive known for raising the price of a life-saving drug to absurd costs, is in the news once again after he was arrested at his Manhattan home Thursday on suspicion of securities fraud.

President Obama Welcomes Iraqi Refugee, 30 New American Citizens

President Barack Obama offered a warm welcome to more than 30 new citizens, including an Iraq refugee, at a naturalization ceremony in Washington on Tuesday. He also rebuffed calls to close American borders in light of recent terror attacks, declaring that it would be un-American for the nation to close its doors to those fleeing war.

High School Graduation Rates Hit New Record High, Latino Graduation Rate Increases

American high school students are graduating at higher rates, including U.S. Latinos. American high school students are graduating at higher rates, including U.

Healthcare.gov Deadline Extended: 'Unprecedented' Demand Extends Obamacare's December Deadline

Due to “unprecedented demand,” the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) extended the December deadline of Healthcare.gov.

Government Shutdown 2015: Congress to Vote on $1.1 Trillion Spending Bill on Friday

Before Congress goes on its holiday hiatus, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on a long-term federal spending bill on Friday and year-end tax on Thursday to prevent a government shutdown.

LA Schools Closing: LAPD Chief Defends Decision, Officials Reopen LA Schools After Hoax Terror Threat

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck defended the decision to shut down the L.A. school system on Tuesday over a sensational terror threat that was later deemed a hoax.

San Bernardino Shooter Tashfeen Malik Sent Facebook Messages Pledging Jihad Support

U.S. officials have discovered that one of the San Bernardino shooters told a small group of Pakistani friends in 2012 and 2014 that she supported Islamic jihad in at least two private Facebook messages.

GOP Debate 2015 Recap: Lindsey Graham Controls Terrorism-Focused 'Undercard' Debate

Donald Trump and terrorism were the main talking points during the latest "undercard" Republican presidential primary debate on Tuesday.

Government Shutdown 2015: Congress Nears Completion of $1.1 Trillion Spending Bill to Avert Shutdown

Congressional leaders seemed optimistic that lawmakers would be able to pass a long-term federal spending bill and year-end tax this week in order to avert a government shutdown.
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