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ISIS Video Threatens New York Landmarks

The New York City Police Department said on Thursday that it was aware of an ISIS propaganda video that features images of Times Square and threats to launch suicide attacks on America's largest city.

Study Finds New STD, CDC Sees Rise in Diseases Being Transmitted

A recent study found a new sexually transmitted disease that may have been common all along. A recent study found a new sexually transmitted disease (STD) that may have been common all along.

Hillary Clinton ISIS Plan: Demcoratic Front-Runner Outlines Vision to Defeat Islamic State Militants

Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton outlined her vision to defeat the Islamic State militant group on Thursday morning.

450 Illegal Mexican Tamales Seized At LAX by Customs, Destroyed

A traveler, coming through Los Angeles International Airport from Mexico with 450 pork tamales wrapped in plastic bags below the passenger’s luggage, was stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists for transporting an illegal item.

Facebook Makes Mistakes in Fight Against Terrorism, Disables Woman's Account Whose First Name is 'Isis'

Facebook suspends account of a California woman named Isis. Here's something you don't hear very often, and hopefully not ever again. A California woman named Isis Anchalee had her Facebook account deactivated apparently due to her first name.

ISIS Targeting New York City? Watch New Video Here

Last week's attack against Paris, France made everyone anxious as to what will come next from the suspected Islamic State militant group, who already claimed responsibility for the attacks. Now, a new video threat is circulating, signifying a threat by the ISIS against New York City.

Jamar Clark Shooting: Officials Release Names of Minneapolis Police Officers Involved in Shooting

Minnesota officials released the names and information about the two Minneapolis police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Jamar Clark, a 24-year-old unarmed black man, on Sunday.

Democratic 2016 Campaigns: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders Battle Over Taxes, Health Care

Hillary Clinton is trying to cement her front-runner status in the race for the Democratic nomination by attacking her main rival, Bernie Sanders, on some of the key issues affecting the middle class.

Presidential Election 2016: Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal Exits GOP Race

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal became the third Republican candidate to drop out of the 2016 presidential race on Tuesday.

Immigration Reform 2015: Senate May Vote on Controversial Ted Cruz Immigration Bill

The Senate may soon vote on a controversial immigration bill that aims to implement new mandatory prison sentences on immigrants who illegally enter the country after being deported.

Planned Parenthood to Spend $20M in 2016 Election to Fight Republicans [Video]

Planned Parenthood has launched a new multi-million dollar political initiative to fight against anti-abortion extremists in the Republican Party who are trying to end its federal funding.

Bomb Threats Force 2 Air France Flights from US to Paris to Land

Two Air France flights en route to Paris from the U.S. were diverted for several hours due to anonymous bomb threats.

President Obama Slams Republicans Calling to Restrict Muslim Refugees From Entering US

President Barack Obama balked at the idea to only admitt Christian refugees from Syria into the U.S. in wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris that killed 129 people on Friday.

Republican 2016 Presidential Polls: Donald Trump, Ben Carson Beating Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush in Florida

Donald Trump and Ben Carson are giving Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush a run for their money in their home state of Florida in the 2016 Republican presidential race.

Freddie Gray News Update: Baltimore Police Shortcomings Report Reveals Disorganized Riot Response

A new report has revealed the Baltimore Police Department was disorganized and unprepared to respond to the April riots triggered by the death of Freddie Gray.

House Speaker Paul Ryan Joins Over Two Dozen Governors to Stop Syrian Refugees in US

The Speaker of the House of Representatives and more than two dozen governors -- mostly Republicans -- do not want to welcome these refugees in their respective states.

Hispanic Groups Call for Improved Latino, English-Learner Focus in Education Civil Rights Bill

Dozens of Latino advocacy groups are requesting congressional and Obama administration leaders to update the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to reflect the Latino community.

Paris Attacks: US Mosques Face Threats, Vandalism in Aftermath of Paris Terror Attacks

In the aftermath of the Paris terrorist attacks on Friday, a number of mosques throughout the U.S. have found themselves the subject of threats and vandalism.

Immigration News: Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio Fight Over Immigration, Worry GOP Strategists

The immigration debate within the crowded field of 2016 GOP White House hopefuls has turned to Cuban-American Sens. Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, who have been battling over just how different their views on the issue really are.

Syrian Refugees in America: Several US States Reject Syrian Refugees in Light of Paris Attacks

Since the disastrous events of the Paris attacks, several governors have refused to allow Syrian refugees into their states.