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#Bolderandbetter Campaign: Doritos Unveils LGBT Rainbow-Colored Chips

For the first time, food company Frito-Lay is allowing Doritos lovers to taste the rainbow -- literally!

Democratic National Committee Tabs Luis Miranda as New Communications Director

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced its new communications director will be a Latino. Specifically, the DNC named Luis Miranda as the organization's communications director, and he will assume the role in October.

Immigration Reform News: Constitution Day Naturalization Ceremonies, Obama Launches Citizenship Campaign

Naturalization ceremonies were held in all 50 states on Thursday in honor of Constitution and Citizenship Day.

Texas Teen Arrested for Bringing Homemade Clock to School Invited to White House, Facebook

The 14-year-old Muslim student who was arrested for bringing a homemade digital clock to his Texas high school after it was mistaken for a bomb has received an outpouring of global support and invitations to visit the White House and Facebook.

Charleston Church Shooting: Friend of Shooter Dylann Roof Arrested by Federal Officials

Federal authorities on Thursday arrested a childhood friend of Dylann Roof, the man accused of killing nine people at a historic black church in Charleston back in June.

‘The League’ Star Steve Rannazzisi Lied About 9/11 WTC Tower Escape [Watch]

For years now, "The League" actor Steve Rannazzisi has maintained that he was in the south World Trade Center tower when the planes hit on 9/11. That turned out to be a lie. See the details here.

France Terror Attack Heroes Honored by Defense Secretary, Meet President Obama

Defense Secretary Ash Carter, along with top military brass, have officially saluted the three young heroes, who all happened to be aged 23.

Immigration Reform News: 100 Women Walk 100 Miles to Meet Pope Francis in D.C.; Raise Immigration Awareness

One hundred women set out on a 100 mile pilgrimage from Pennsylvania to Washington, D.C. in hopes of meeting Pope Francis in the nation's capital next week while calling for more humane and compassion immigration laws.

Federal Reserve Rate: No Changes to Fed Rate, Stays Close to Zero

At least one more month at near zero rate The Fed is not raising its federal funds interest rate due to worries around the global financial markets, CNBC reports.

Iran Nuclear Deal News: Senate Democrats Reject 2nd GOP Resolution to Block Agreement

For the second time in a week, U.S. Senate Democrats blocked a Republican resolution disapproving President Obama's historic nuclear agreement with Iran.

James Blake Arrest: NYPD Union Speaks Out; Government Officals, Activists Storm City Hall

After the James Blake incident last week, in which the former tennis pro was violently arrested, the New York Police Department Union spoke out on the incident.

Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill Banning Private Prisons & Immigration Detention Centers

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders wants private companies out of the business of running prisons and immigration detention centers. The Vermont senator introduced legislation on Thursday to end for-profit prisons.

Aliens & UFO Sightings: Man Records Strange Shape-Changing Object, UFO?

Man woke up from strange dreams A New York man recorded a strange object that seemed to change shapes as it flew through the sky, Express reports. Tony Shea was awakened by a strange dream in the early morning.

Bowe Bergdahl Update: Former Afghanistan POW to Make 1st Military Court Appearance

A former prisoner of war in Afghanistan who was swapped for five Taliban leaders in 2014 will make an appearance at a preliminary hearing on Thursday a military court determines whether he should face a court-martial over charges of desertion and misbehavior.

GOP Debate 2015 Summary: Donald Trump, Immigration, Iran Deal Impact Prime-Time Republican Debate

The second prime-time Republican presidential primary debate was dominated by GOP front-runner Donald Trump, Carly Fiorina, immigration and the Iran nuclear agreement.

National Latino Organizations Urge Presidential Hopefuls to Adopt 'Latino Agenda'

A national coalition of 40 prominent Latino organizations came together to urge the 2016 presidential hopefuls to adopt a "Latino agenda," by recommending policies that will improve the lives of Latinos in America.

GOP Debate 2015 Recap: Immigration, Donald Trump Become Hot Topics For Candidates in Early Debate

Republican presidential candidates have gathered at the Ronald Reagan Library in California, and four White House hopefuls engaged in the first of two debates on Wednesday.

Cuban Migrants, Pet Dog Arrive Safely to Miami Beach in Small Boat

A group of Cuban migrants sailed in a small metal boat and made it safely to Miami Beach Tuesday morning with 12 people on board and a dog.

Butte Fire and Valley Fire Update: Wildfires in California Destroyed Total of 700 Homes [Map]

After destroying almost 72,000 acres of land in Northern California over the past week, firefighters managed to contain 45 percent of the massive Butte Fire as of Wednesday morning.

Ben Carson Charges #BlackLivesMatter Movement Bullies People; Country Too Concerned About Race

Ben Carson, a surging Republican presidential candidate, recently journeyed to the divided Missouri city of Ferguson and gave a speech on the need to "de-emphasize race."
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