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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.

Justice For Laquan McDonald News: Justice Department Opens Probe Into Chicago Police Department

The U.S Department of Justice launched a civil rights investigation into the Chicago Police Department's pattern and practices following public backlash over the way the city officials handled the police shooting of Laquan McDonald.

Ben Carson: US Military Should ‘Deal With The Transgender Thing Somewhere Else’

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson condemned the idea of letting transgender Americans serve openly in the military during a veteran town hall event over the weekend.

Kidnapped Rochester Students Rescued by SWAT Team

Two students from the University of Rochester were rescued by a SWAT team on Sunday night, after being abducted and held for over a day.

President Obama Reinforces US Efforts Against ISIS, But GOP Candidates Criticize His Inaction

President Barack Obama addressed how the U.S. will confront terrorism on Sunday night, but the Republican presidential candidates have criticized him for not doing enough.

Kristin Cavallari's Brother Reportedly Missing in Utah

News broke last week that "The Hills" star Kristin Cavallari's brother Michael Cavallari had been missing since Thanksgiving weekend. Just recently, authorities released an update as to the status of their search and the latest results of their investigation.

Millennials on Immigration: Government Should Not Deport All Immigrants From US

Millennials, the largest demographic in the country, overwhelmingly disapprove plans to deport all undocumented immigrants currently living in the U.S.

Obama Addresses San Bernardino Shooting and What we Know About the Shooters Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik So Far

As President Obama prepares to address the nation about the steps the U.S. government is taking to keep the nation safe following last week’s terror attack is San Bernardino, California, details regarding the shooters have slowly emerged.

Jon Stewart Confronts Republican Ohio Senator With 9/11 Responders, Changes His Mind [Watch]

Former "The Daily Show" host and political satirist Jon Stewart has had quite a busy retirement. In the few short months since he's left the show, he has been very vocal about his support for a 9/11 First Responders bill that would cover their healthcare and rehabilitation costs, which includes cancer patients linked to the terrorist event. Watch him change a Senator's mind about supporting the bill.