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Syrian Refugee Crisis: Donald Trump ISIS 'Trojan Horse' Among Dispaced Syrians

Wealthy Middle Eastern nations -- and not the United States -- should protect the thousands of refugees who are fleeing the civil war in Syria, many of whom could be ISIS sympathizers, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump claimed on Sunday.

Immigration Reform News: Georgia DREAMers Petition State Supreme Court on In-State College Tuition

A group of 39 undocumented students, who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children, is petitioning the Georgia Supreme Court to grant them access to in-state tuition at colleges and universities within the state.

CNN Democratic Debate October 2015: Democrats to Face Off in First Debate

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley will face each other Tuesday night on CNN on the first Democratic debate for the party’s presidential nomination. Two other candidates will join them on the stage; however, many see this as a battle between the former secretary of state and the Vermont senator.

Jason Rezaian Verdict: Washington Post Journalist Sentenced by Iranian Court, Will US Act?

A Washington Post reporter has been jailed in Iran and convicted on charges of espionage in a trial that ended two months ago.

Columbus Day 2015: Many American Cities Replace 'Columbus Day' With 'Indigenous People's Day'

The holiday marking the continent's discovery - "Columbus Day" to most Americans and "Día de la Raza" in many Spanish-speaking nations - is increasingly being celebrated as "Indigenous Peoples Day" by jurisdictions across the United States.

House Speaker Race: Texas Republican Rep. Bill Flores Throws Hat in Speakership Contest

Bill Flores, a three-term congressman from central Texas, on Monday announced that he was hoping to replace outgoing House Speaker John Boehner - which would make the 61-year-old second in the U.S. presidential line of succession.

DNC Debate: Tuesday's Debate the First of Many Key Dates

The more than a dozen GOP White House hopefuls already have two debates under their belts, but Tuesday's encounter will mark the first such event for Democratic contenders.

Dell Agrees to Buy Data Storage Provider EMC for $67 Billion

EMC helps companies store massive amounts of data. Dell will purchase data storage provider EMC for $67 billion, the company announced on Monday. The big announcement for Dell is part of the company's strategy to become a big player in business computing.

Hillary Clinton Email Scandal Update: Obama Says Clinton Made Mistake, but National Security Unharmed

Hillary Clinton made a mistake when she used a private email server to conduct government business, but the then-secretary of state did not threaten national security, President Barack Obama said in a "60 Minutes" interview that aired on CBS on Sunday.

Op-Ed: Latinos and the First Presidential Democratic Debate

On Wednesday, October 13th, the Democratic National Committee will be holding its first Presidential debate of the year in La Vegas. Given the importance their candidates seem to be giving the Latino voter, one wonders how they will be addressing this community's most pressing issues.

'Apple News Isn't Supported In Your Current Region' - App Disabled in Communist Nation

In a move that defers to the strict media control exhibited in China, Apple has disabled its news app in the communist nation.

‘The Daily Show With Trevor Noah’ Zeroes in on Ben Carson [WATCH]

This week, "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah zeroed in on the media blunders of candidate Ben Carson. See the videos here.

Who's Responsible for the Turkey Terrorist Bombings? Social Media Reaction In Light of #AnkaraMassacre Blasts that Left Scores Dead, Hundreds Injured

No group has publicly claimed responsibility for the deadly bombing in the Turkish capital of Ankara, though Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu indicates there are "strong signs" that the attacks were carried out by a suicide bomber.

Mega Millions Winning Numbers: Live Streaming of Drawing Time; $65M Jackpot & Results for Oct. 6, 2015

If starting off the weekend as a brand new millionaire would make a good finish to your workweek even better, then you might want to buy a Mega Millions ticket some time before the draw entry closes at 10:45 p.m. EST.

Pentagon to End Program Aimed at Training Syrian Rebels to Combat ISIS

The Obama administration announced that it will no longer seek to scout and train moderate Syrian rebels to fight against the Islamic State. Instead, the Pentagon will focus its resources on equipping and enabling existing rebel groups that have already been vetted by the U.S. to defeat the terrorist group.

BREAKING: Video Footage Captures Turkey, Ankara Bomb Blasts; At Least 86 Killed, Hundreds Injured [WATCH]

At least 86 people were killed and nearly two hundred others injured when a pair of powerful bombs rocked the main train station in Ankara early Saturday, marking the deadliest attack in the Turkish capital in recent times.

Republican Presidential Candidates 2016: Ted Cruz Raises More Money than Marco Rubio at $12.2M, Says He'll Win Over Donald Trump Supporters

GOP hopeful Ted Cruz raised $12.2 million in the third quarter of his campaign pushing him higher in the ranks of Republican presidential candidates.

Dark-skinned Playmobil Doll With 'Slave Collar' Sparks Outrage

A California mother is outraged after her 5-year-old son was given a Playmobil pirate ship set that she says includes a black slave wearing a neck shackle.

Watch Body Cam Video of Undocumented Immigrants Rescued in Texas

Police officers rescued 39 undocumented immigrants from an 18-wheeler truck in Texas and indicted the man who allegedly smuggled them into Texas on Wednesday.

Cuban Embargo, Havana's Resistance Hamper Pickup of US-Cuba Trade

Despite the headline-grabbing rapprochement between Washington and Havana, which culminated in yet another meeting between Presidents Barack Obama and Raúl Castro last month, trade with the Communist island has not picked up in the way U.S. officials expected.