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Justice for Laquan McDonald News: Missing Audio, Video Footage Raises Concern in Chicago Shooting

Although public outrage over the police shooting and handling of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald has led Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to fire Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, protesters are still demanding answers to important questions surrounding this case.

Disabled Man Assaulted, Attackers Post Footage on Facebook

Two men robbed and assaulted a disabled man on Sunday, posting footage of the incident on the victim's Facebook account afterward.

E Coli Outbreak News: FDA Issues E coli Recall to Walmart, Target, Starbucks

The Food and Drug Administration has recalled over 150,000 products in light of an E. coli outbreak that has spread to more than a dozen states.

Visa Waiver Reforms: Bipartisan Senate Bill Boosts Visa Waiver Program Process for Foreign Travelers

The Paris terror attacks have caused a bipartisan effort to reform the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which may affect two Spanish-speaking countries.

New Hampshire Cop Pays for Thief's Stolen Groceries in Order to Save Child's Birthday

In spite of the ongoing national protests against police misconduct and cover-ups, a New Hampshire police officer has proven that there are still a lot of good cops left in the U.S.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Donate 99 Percent of Net Worth to Charity

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg declared that he and his wife Priscilla Chan will donate 99 percent of their Facebook shares to charity over the course of their lives.

Tamir Rice Cop Shooting: 'Show Me Your Hands,' Rookie Cop Says He Yelled Before Shooting

For the first time, the Cleveland Police officers involved in the 2014 shooting death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice are speaking out.

Justice For Laquan McDonald News: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Fires Police Chief

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel answered the call of angry protesters on Tuesday by firing Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy in wake of the public outrage over the police shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.

Hllary Clinton Campaign: Chelsea Clinton to Host Fundraiser

Chelsea Clinton, the 35-year-old daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton, is set to take a more active role in her mother's presidential campaign and is set to host her first fundraiser later this month.

Racial Discrimination Today: Massachusetts Bank to Refund Latino, Black Borrowers in DOJ Settlement

More than 500 Hispanic and African-American borrowers will receive refunds from Massachusetts community bank which the U.S. Department of Justice had accused of charging minority clients more than their white counterparts.

Obama Climate Change Plan: House Votes to Block Obama's Federal Climate Change Regulations

The House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to block President Barack Obama's sweeping climate change regulations just hours after he pledged to take action in the fight against global warming before a conference of world leaders in Paris.

San Bernardino Shooting Today: 20 People Shot in Mass Shooting

The San Bernardino Fire Department (SBFD) announced at least 20 people were shot in the 1300 block of South Waterman Avenue, while reports state 14 people are dead.

Obama Immigration Executive Action Lawsuit: Supreme Court Denies Texas' 30-Day Extension

The U.S. Supreme Court granted opponents of President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions more time to prepare its case against DAPA and DACA’s expansion.

Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit Expiration in 2017 May Affect Millions of Working Latino Families

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) are set to expire in late 2017, which may affect millions of Latino working families.

Jailed US Rebel Lori Berenson Returns to United States

Lori Berenson, a U.S. citizen who was found guilty of aiding the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) in 1996, is coming back to the states from Peru.

Justice For Laquan McDonald News: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces Police Accountability Task Force

In response to the ongoing social unrest over the 2014 police shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the creation of a police accountability task force to improve police and community relations.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis Hits Critical Deadline

Puerto Rico faces a critical deadline in its fiscal crisis on Tuesday, as the U.S. territory could default if it does not make a $355 million payment due this week.

Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood Shooter Appears in Court

The suspected gunman who killed three people and wounded nine others at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs appeared in court via video link from jail Monday.

Sheldon Silver Corruption Case: New York State Assembly Speaker Guilty of Corruption, Fraud

New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was found guilty of fraud and other charges of corruption on Monday for using his political platform to help a cancer researcher and real estate developers in exchange for $4 million in kickbacks.

Alaska Mayor Greg Fisk Found Dead in His Home

Stephen "Greg" Fisk was found dead in his home on Monday afternoon, just weeks after winning the election to become the mayor of Alaska's capital city.