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2016 Presidential Race: Marco Rubio Says He Wants to Be Left Out of Donald Trump's 'Freak Show'

The fued between 2016 Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and Marco Rubio spilled into a second week, when the Florida senator declared that he wants no part of Trump's "freak show."

Oregon Expunges Pot Records

Oregon, which as of July 1 made it legal for adults ages 21 and up to possess and use recreational marijuana, is going further than decriminalization the drug and expunging marijuana violations from their citizens’ records.

Government Shutdown 2015: Lawmakers Likely to Push Shutdown Until December

There might no longer be a government shutdown in October, but leaders are gearing up to bring the fight to December, promising to complete unfinished business.

Kevin McCarthy on Immigration: Potential House Speaker Supports 'Step-by-Step' Immigration Reform

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced his bid to succeed Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, as Speaker of the House. With Boehner resigning, calls have reemerged to vote on comprehensive immigration reform, but what has been McCarthy’s immigration record?

Newborn Baby Thrown to Her Death From New York Apartment

A newborn child was found dead Monday afternoon, apparently thrown by her mother from the seventh story of a Bronx apartment building.

Latino Voters Support Pope Francis' Climate Change Call to Action

A new poll shows that Pope Francis' message on climate change, including his call for people to protect the planet, resonates strongly with Latino Americans.

Black Lives Matter Movement Endorsed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren is receiving widespread praise for her speech on Sunday as she voice her support behind the Black Lives Matter movement and called for reform on a number of issues plaguing the black community.

Immigration News: Bill to End Family Detention, For-Profit Prisons Introduced by Latino Congressman

U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced legislation aimed to curb a mandate requiring a federal immigration agency to fill tens of thousands of beds for detained immigrants.

MTV Sports Star Erik Roner Killed in Skydiving Accident

MTV star and extreme sports athlete Erik Roner was pronounced dead Monday morning, after a parachute stunt went horribly wrong.

Presidential Polls 2016: Donald Trump Announces Plan to Slash Taxes for Millions of Americans

Republican presidential nominee and billionaire Donald Trump announced his new tax plans on Monday and promised that "a lot will be happy" with his plans should he win the 2016 Presidential Poll.

Two Conferences Tackle How to Market to Latinos

The Latino market is hot. This is evidenced by not one but two conferences on how to market to Latinos in the United States.Portada15's 9th Annual Hispanic Advertising and Media Conference and Engage:Hispanics, presented by Mediapost, were both essentially about reaching not just Latinos as a general population but about reaching the all-important Latino millennials -- the advertiser's holy grail.

Obama Slams 2016 Republican Candidates for Opposing Same-Sex Marriage

President Barack Obama on Sunday blasted the Republican Party and GOP candidates running in the 2016 presidential race for their opposition to same-sex marriage in spite of the growing percentage of Americans who favor marriage equality.

George Zimmerman Twitter: Trayvon Martin's Killer Retweets Photo of Slain Black Teen

George Zimmerman retweeted the dead body of Florida teen Trayvon Martin after someone sent him the photo under the boastful caption, "Z-Man is a one man army."

Australian Model Claims She Was Drugged at Justin Bieber Party

An Australian model has reportedly accused Justin Bieber and company of drugging her at a party. An Australian model has reportedly accused Justin Bieber and company of drugging her at a party.

Volkswagen Scandal: Website Set Up for US Customers with Diesel Cars; Millions of Audis Affected

Volkswagen has created a website for customers who may be affected by the company's recent emissions cheating scandal, which included at least 500,000 vehicles in the U.S.

Netflix Challenges Tech-Savvy Fans to Build 'Chill Button'

Netflix is taking pity on those who need a few hours away from the screen, encouraging them to embark on a DIY project in the basement instead.

2016 Presidential Race: Trump Slams Journalists, Defends Deportations on '60 Minutes'

Judging by their incessant media coverage of his presidential campaign, journalists across the nation seem to love Donald Trump. But the affection is not mutual, the Republican White House front-runner admitted over the weekend.

Michelle Obama State Dinner Dress Stuns Social Media

On Friday, Sept. 25, First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama attended the China State Dinner while donning ensembles that have received rave reviews from fashion critics and social media users.

Immigration News: Asians to Replace Latinos as Top Immigrant Group in US: Pew

Migrants from Asia are set to replace Latinos as the largest immigrant group in the United States over the next 40 years, and the nation's overall population will feel the impact of that shift, a large-scale survey of U.S. immigration trends predicts.

Donald Trump vs. Ben Carson Polls: Undisputed GOP Poll Leader in Virtual Tie With Former Brain Surgeon

Donald Trump is no longer the hands on Republican front-runner in his 2016 bid for the White House, and in fact is now locked in a virtual tie atop the polls with retired neurosurgeon and political neophyte Ben Carson.
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