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Immigration News: Bernie Sanders Vows to End Detention of Undocumented LGBT Immigrants

If he were to move into the White House come 2017, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., would end the detention of undocumented gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) immigrants as part of his wider immigration policy.

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla: 'Puerto Rico Is Out of Cash'

“Puerto Rico is out of cash,” Alejandro Garcia Padilla, governor of the island commonwealth, said on Wednesday morning.

No Charges for Chicago Cop Who Fatally Shot Ronald Johnson

Chicago prosecutors announced on Monday that criminal charges will not be filed against the police officer who fatally shot Ronald Johnson in the back in October 2014.

Most Latinos View Donald Trump 'Very' Negatively & 'Don't Know' Marco Rubio: Poll

Latinos have an overwhelmingly negative view of Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump, and many also "don't know" the name "Marco Rubio."

Severed Pig's Head Thrown Outside Philadelphia Mosque

A severed pig's head was reportedly thrown on the doorsteps of a Philadelphia mosque early morning Monday.

Fox News Suspends Two 'Contributors’ After Crude Comments About President Obama

Although Fox News has historically allowed many rude comments about President Obama on their news programs, they seem to have drawn a line in the sand, after two contributors used language that was over the top. Watch the video here.

Hillary Clinton on Jobs: Democratic Front-Runner Revives 'Exit Tax' Plan for Companies Leaving US

American companies that merge with smaller foreign firms in an effort to leave the nation's tax system should be charged an "exit tax," Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton said on Monday.

Jimmy Carter Cancer Free, Says Former President

Just four months after starting treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer, former President Jimmy Carter announced on Sunday that he is virtually cancer free.

Clinton: US Not Yet Winning 'Conflict' Against 'Jihadist Network'

Democratic presidential front-runner on Sunday refused to classify U.S. military action against ISIS as a "war" and at the same time admitted that the country was "not yet winning" in the struggle against the jihadist organization.

Evenwel v. Abbott Case: Supreme Court Case May Risk 55 Percent of Latinos' Representation

Latino politicians and advocacy groups have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to rule in favor of a case that may affect the almost 55 percent of the Latino population.

Obama Orders K-1 Fiancé Visa Program Review

Revelations that the couple that perpetrated last week's mass shooting in San Bernadino, California took advantage of K-1 finacé visas have prompted President Barack Obama to order the departments of State and Homeland Security to review the program under which such entry permits are issued.

Donald Trump, Ted Cruz Slam Obama on Terrorism

GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump not only was not impressed with Barack Obama's address to the nation on Sunday night but apparently believes that the president is part of the country's "tremendous problem" with radical Islamic terrorism.

Wal-Mart Sues Puerto Rico Over Tax Increase

The Puerto Rican government, scrambling to avert the U.S. territory's impending default, is facing unexpected opposition from the Wal-Mart chain, which is suing the commonwealth in an attempt to overturn new taxes the retailer claims are discriminatory and violate the Constitution and federal law.

Time Readers Favor Bernie Sanders as 'Person of the Year'

Bernie Sanders had no trouble beating the likes of Malala Yousafzai and Pope Francis in this year's online readers' poll for "Time Person of the Year."

Supreme Court Hears Arguments in 'One Person, One Vote' Evenwel v. Abbott Case

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday in a case that could redefine the meaning of the "one person, one vote" concept in American democracy and, in turn, disproportionately hurt communities of color.

Warming Trend on the East Coast Expected to Continue for Another Week

Residents living on the East Coast can look forward to another week of unseasonably high temperatures as the warming trend is predicted to continue through the weekend.

Donald Trump Muslim Ban Plan: Muslim Immigration Prohibition Denounced by GOP Candidates

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has called for the temporary ban of Muslim immigration into the U.S.

Senate Skips Obama’s Latino Judicial Nominee's Confirmation Vote

More than a year has passed since President Barack Obama nominated Judge Luis Felipe Restrepo to serve the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and while the Senate has steadily schedule confirmation votes, the Latino is still not on the calendar.

San Bernardino Shooters Pictures Released, Shows Couple at Airport

Sources obtained a picture of Tashfeen Malik and Syed Rizwan Farook passing through customs in Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on July 27, 2014.

Republican Debate CNN: Donald Trump Caves, Will Appear on Debate Without $5 Million Payment

Republican presidential candidate and real estate business mogul Donald Trump has gone back on earlier threats to not participate in the upcoming CNN debate, undermining what he has touted to be his biggest strength in his campaign: his ability to stand strong on his demands and not cave under pressure.
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