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Immigration News Today: Donald Trump Insists US Is 'Dumping Ground,' Immigration Laws Need Change

Donald Trump branded the U.S. the new "dumping ground for the world" and unapologetically lamented illegal immigration has to be stopped during a fiery campaign speech in Dallas on Monday.

Pope Francis Visit to US: Catholic Charity to Raise Poverty Awareness Ahead of Papal Visit

A network that unites more than 160 local Catholic humanitarian groups across the nation is set to mark Pope Francis' upcoming visit to the United States with a campaign to raise awareness of the more than 45 million citizens and residents living in poverty.

Teen's ISIS-Inspired Attack Against Pope Francis Folied by FBI

A 15-year-old boy was brought into custody last month for allegedly plotting to launch an ISIS-inspired attack on Pope Francis during his scheduled trip to the United States next week.

Latino Voters Rally Against Donald Trump, Clash With Supporters

Hundreds of Latinos protested against Donald Trump's immigration policy ideas after his downtown Dallas rally.

GOP Latino Outreach: Republicans Recognize Hispanic Heritage Month 2015

The frontrunner for the GOP's 2016 presidential nomination may have antagonized Latinos with his anti-Mexican comments, but the Republican National Committee (RNC) is trying to reach out to the critical constituency during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Bernie Sanders Events: Cornel West Opens for Sanders, Says 'He Is Going to Win' 2016 Election

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders received a hearty introduction from civil rights activist and scholar Dr. Cornel West before he addressed a crowd at Benedict College, a historically black school in Columbia, South Carolina, on Saturday.

President Obama to Make College More Affordable

President Barack Obama spoke to students in Des Moines, Iowa about making college more accessible during a town hall meeting on Monday.

Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis Won't Approve or Block Marriage Licenses for Same-Sex Couples

After being released from jail last week for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis returned to work Monday and announced that saying she will neither authorize nor block such licenses from being issued by the deputies in her office.

Delta State University Update: Shooter Commits Suicide

The Delta State University shooter killed himself yesterday after being cornered by the police. The Delta State University shooter killed himself yesterday after being cornered by the police.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results Sept. 11, 2015: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $15M Jackpot

The Mega Millions jackpot is back down to double digits. But if you wouldn't mind adding a few million to your bank account, then you want to grab a lottery ticket today and tune in at 11 p.m. EDT tonight -- that's when the draw for the $15 million prize is set to take place.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2015: President Barack Obama Proclamation Recognizes Latinos' Contribution

To start off National Hispanic Heritage Month, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation recognizing the “unique threads” made by Latinos.

Pennsylvania Secretary of State Pedro Cortés Sheds Light on Latino Vote, Online Voter Registration

Voting is one of the most fundamental and important rights for U.S. citizens, said Pennsylvania Secretary of the State Pedro Cortés, and with the Keystone Stone launching its online voter registration program, he aims to increase the registration rate of all voters, including Latinos and millennials.

Latino Lawmaker to Pope Francis: Focus on Juvenile Justice Reform in US Visit

Ahead of Pope Francis' trip to the U.S., Latino congressman Tony Cárdenas has called for the Catholic leader to address the need for juvenile justice reform.

New Crop of Latino Teachers Flock to Classrooms Nationwide

There are 600 new Latino teachers in the classroom this fall. There are 600 new Latino teachers in the classroom this fall. The newest crop of incoming teachers, trained by Teach for America, is spread out nationwide and represents 15 percent of the 4,100 teachers in the class of 2015, according to Jorge Santana, Managing Director for Programs at TFA.

Delta State University Shooting: Professor Killed in Campus Shooting

A professor at Delta State University has been killed after a shooter was found on campus. A professor at Delta State University has been killed after a shooter was found on campus.

Marco Rubio Courting Mormon Voters For White House Run

Marco Rubio is hoping his Mormon background will aide him in garnering the support of that constituency in early state voting in his run for the Oval Office.

Donald Trump, GOP Slammed in Latino-Sponsored Video Project

Donald Trump may owe his GOP front-runner status, at least in part, to the publicity created by his controversial remarks about immigrants, but his confrontation with the Latino community comes at a cost.

Amid Financial Woes, Jeb Bush Campaign Hinges on Second GOP Debate

Jeb Bush's presidential bid is coming through a rough spot, and a drop in campaign donations is forcing the former Florida governor to make some of his campaign trips on commercial planes.

Donald Trump News: George Clooney Calls Out GOP Candidate on 'Idiotic' Views on Immigrants

Donald Trump continues to lead the crowded field of Republican White House contenders, but it does not look as though Hollywood heavyweight George Clooney will be voting for the real estate tycoon turned presidential candidate.

Hillary Clinton Polling Numbers: Democratic Front-Runner Drops 21 Points in National Poll

Support for Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton has fallen 21 points since July, from 63 to 42 percent, according to a new poll conducted jointly by the Washington Post and ABC News.