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Government Shutdown 2015: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Trying to Avoid Shutdown

The United States government may be headed for another government shutdown, while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is trying to avoid a lapse in federal funding on Oct. 1, to keep the government open.

Tamir Rice Cop Shooting: Cleveland Police Dispatcher Involved in Case Resigned in July

The Cleveland Police Dispatcher involved in the case of the death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was shot by two Ohio police officers last November, has resigned.

Ted Cruz on Colbert: Texas Senator Boo'd on Late Show, Jokes About Donald Trump

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, visited "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Monday, where he was confronted about his views on gay marriage and immigration reform.

Obamacare Enrollment Numbers: 17.1 Million Americans Insured, Including 4 Million Latinos

Ahead of the third open enrollment period of the federal and state-level health insurance marketplaces, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell revealed more than 17 million Americans have benefited from the Affordable Care Act.

National Voter Registration Day 2015: White House, National Groups Stress Voter Participation

The White House and numerous civil rights organizations are honoring National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday. With a proclamation, President Barack Obama recognized the right to vote as "cornerstone of what it means to be a free people."

Obama Becomes First Sitting President to Visit a Federal Prison, For HBO Series

President Barack Obama made history by becoming the first sitting president to visit a federal prison, in a segment that will be featured in a documentary titled "Fixing the System," which airs on Sept. 27.

Donald Trump on Carly Fiorina: Ex HP CEO is 'Robotic,' 'Tremendous Business Failure'

Donald Trump is branding surging 2016 Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina as "robotic" and predicts voters will turn away from her once they learn more about her "tremendous failure" as a business leader.

Pope Francis: Cuba, Immigration, Climate Change Likely Top Issues in US Visit

Pope Francis' six-day trip in the U.S. starts on Tuesday, and he will spend a week talking about issues affecting the Latino community. The Argentinian-born Pope will address a joint session of Congress on Thursday, where he is expected to speak about topics that even the federal legislative body has had trouble solving.

2016 Presidential Election: Scott Walker Exits Race With Jab at Donald Trump, Criticizes GOP Race [Watch]

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced the end of his bid for the Republican nomination in the 2016 presidential race on Monday.

Ahmed Mohamed Clock a ‘Purposeful Hoax,’ Potential Fraud Case, Says Judge Napolitano

The Muslim teenager was arrested last week at his Irving, Texas high school after an alleged homemade clock was mistaken for a bomb.

Kim Davis News: Megyn Kelly, ‘Good Morning America’ Book Interviews With Kentucky Clerk

Kentucky clerk Kim Davis committed to her first formal interviews to Megyn Kelly and "Good Morning America" this week.

Carly Fiorina on Tonight Show: Republican Candidate Sings, Discusses Faith [Video]

Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina showed off her lighter side during her appearance on NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday night.

WWE 2K16 News, Gameplay And Review: 2K Sports Releases 'Oh Hell Yeah' Gamplay Trailer, Seth Rollins' Curb Stomp Clip [Watch]

WWE 2K16 is shaping up to be one of the biggest wrestling games in history! WWE 2K16 will be available next month, and 2K Sports just released a new gameplay trailer starring "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.

WWE News: Fan Rushes 'Night of Champions' Ring, Roman Reigns

In a growing trend, another WWE fan tries to join the action. At WWE "Night of Champions" on Sunday night, Roman Reigns was approached in the ring by a fan, before security intervened.

Valley Fire Update: Northern California Wildfires Destroy 1,000 Homes; Calls For Requests Federal Aid

The wildfires in Northern California have reached historic proportions, killing 6 people, and destroying nearly 1,800 structures and more than 1,000 homes.

7 People Killed, 4 Injured in Weekend Shootings Throughout New York City

Seven people died while four others were wounded in a number of shootings across New York City over the weekend.

Despite 'Un-American' 2016 Campaign, Unions & Immigrants Benefits US, Says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka spoke to Latin Post about the importance of unions, its impact on immigrants and his disgust at the “racist” rhetoric made in the 2016 presidential campaign.

2016 Presidential Hopeful John Kasich Backpedals on Latina Hotel Maid Comments

Republican presidential candidate John Kasich backpedaled on his recent remarks about Hispanic Americans, which critics say were stereotypical and discriminatory.

Afghan Child Abuse: US Soldiers Instructed to Ignore Sexual Abuse of Boys by Allies

U.S. soldiers have been instructed to ignore the sexual abuse of boys perpetrated by their Afghan allies.

Florida Woman Kept 3,714 Knives, Swords in Trailer

"Arsenal" may be an apt term to describe a Florida residence where police say a woman kept 3,714 knives, swords, machetes and hatchets.