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Ohio Issue 3 Results: Voters Reject Provision to Legalize Medical, Recreational Marijuana

Ohio voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot proposal on Tuesday that would have legalized both recreational and medical marijuana in the Buckeye State.

‘The Daily Show With Trevor Noah’ News: Noah Mocks Republicans and Iowa for Demands and Shutout [Watch]

In yet another stunning demand from the Republican Party, the Iowa Republican Party blocked access and denied media credentials for "The Daily Show" to attend their event. Watch Trevor Noah's comical responses to the shun.

San Diego International Airport Shooting: Gunman Identified, Suspect in Custody

Sudden outbursts of gunshots were fired Wednesday at a San Diego Apartment Complex, spreading fear within the community. However, San Diego Police acted fast after a 911 call from a neighbor. After hours of standoff, the gunman was identified and is in the custody of authorities.

Expedia Deals To Purchase HomeAway for $3.9 Billion

Giant travel booking site Expedia Inc. is confirmed to be purchasing the leading rental marketplace HomeAway. On Wednesday, the two companies announced their partnership that involved a whopping $3.9 billion.

San Diego Shooter Opens Fire on Police From Bankers Hill Apartment Building

San Diego police engaged in a shootout Wednesday morning with a gunman who opened fire while inside of an apartment building.

‘The Daily Show’ News: Trevor Noah Undergoes Emergency Surgery

In what appears to have been an emergency surgery, Trevor Noah is now in recovery after undergoing an operation this morning. See the details here.

Teens Spend Nine Hours a Day in Front of Screens, Consuming Media, Study Shows

A new study says that teenagers spend an "astounding" nine hours a day absorbing media and using digital technology while pre-teens consumer about 6 hours on a daily basis.

Houston Votes Against LGBT Anti-Discrimination Ordinance

Proposition 1, aka Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO), was defeated by a large margin of voters on Tuesday.

Latino Intellectuals, Congressional Lawmakers Accuse Donald Trump of Xenophobia

Author Junot Díaz, actor Diego Luna, filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu and dozens of other Latino cultural figures on Tuesday slammed Donald Trump for what they described as the GOP presidential candidate's "xenophobia."

Yale University SAE Fraternity Chapter Accused of Rejecting Black Students From Enterting Halloween Party

The Yale University chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) is being accused of turning away students of color away from their off-campus Halloween party in New Haven, Connecticut on Friday.

First Latino PAC Endorses Four 2016 Latino Congressional Candidates

The first Latino-led and Latino-focused political action committee (PAC) endorsed its first Latino 2016 candidates for Congress.

Voters in Ohio Deciding Whether to Legalize Marijuana in the State

Issue No. 3 in Ohio has been gaining a lot of attention recently as it is also known as the legalization of recreational use of marijuana. Tuesday's vote resulted in rejecting the ballot measure that would have finally permitted marijuana to be sold in stores and used personally even without medical issues.

Uber Driver Attack Video Leads to Taco Bell Executive Losing Job [Watch]

A Taco Bell executive who assaulted an Uber driver in Costa Mesa, California has lost his job with the fast food company.

Democratic Presidential Race: New Hillary Clinton Ads Focus on Gun Control [Watch]

Hillary Clinton's latest ad in the key early-primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire focuses squarely on gun control, an issue that separates the former secretary of state from her closest Democratic challenger, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Transgender Student Must Get Access to Locker Room, Education Department Rules

An Illinois school district may face sanctions over its refusal to let a female transgender student use the girls' locker room, a decision the U.S. Department of Education says constitutes a violation of federal anti-discrimination laws.

Immigration Reform News: White House Slams New Speaker Paul Ryan Over Recent Immigration Remarks

The White House blasted newly appointed House Speaker Paul Ryan for closing the door on the idea of working with President Barack Obama to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

Immigration News Today: Prolonged Detention, Lack of Legal Access at Detention Center

Immigrant-rights groups published a report on the largest immigration detention center in the U.S., detailing many allegations of abuse.

2016 Presidential Race: Obama Pokes Fun at GOP Candidates at Democratic Fundraiser

President Barack Obama used his appearance at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser held in New York on Monday to poke fun at Republicans in general and the GOP's White House hopefuls vying to succeed him.

Anonymous Denies Involvement With Hacker Who 'Incorrectly Outed' Mayors, Senators as KKK Members

The hacker collective known as Anonymous has announced that it was not involved in the data leak of phone numbers and email addresses that allegedly belong to KKK members, which includes a Kentucky major and an Indiana senator.

President Obama Highlights His Criminal Justice Reform Platform in New Jersey

President Barack Obama traveled to New Jersey on Monday where he outlined his platform for criminal justice reform along with new efforts to help rehabilitate former prisoners into becoming productive members of society.
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