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Jeb Bush on Immigration: Husband of Mexican Wife Defends 'Anchor Baby' Terminology

Referring to the children of undocumented immigrants who come to the United States to give birth as "anchor babies" is not offensive, Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush said on Thursday.

Hillary Clinton's DREAMer Latino Outreach Director Hits GOP for 'Hateful' Immigration Rhetoric

An undocumented immigrant working on Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign called out the Republican presidential field for the “hateful rhetoric” used toward the immigrant community.

Illinois Bans 'Gay Conversion Therapy' for Minors

Trying to change youngsters' sexuality in what is known as "gay conversion therapy" has become illegal in Illinois, after Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill banning the practice on Thursday.

2016 Polls: GOP Candidates Donald Trump, Marco Rubio Leads Hillary Clinton in Michigan

GOP presidential hopefuls are beating former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in polls as competition in the 2016 elections continues to heighten.

Democratic Presidential Hopeful Martin O’Malley Reveals Social Security Expansion Plan

In his strategy to win the Democratic presidential nomination, Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley is proposing to expand Social Security.

St. Louis Police Arrest Nine Protesters in the Shooting Death of a Black Teenager

St. Louis police arrested at least nine people and used tear gas to disperse a rowdy crowd as they were protesting the death of a black teenager, who was fatally shot by police on Wednesday.

Sandra Bland's Death Prompts Jail Suicides Hearings

The jailhouse death of Chicago native Sandra Bland has triggered new legislative hearings on jail suicides in Texas.

CDC: Hispanics More Likely to Incorrectly Use Antibiotics

Americans of Hispanic origin are more likely to believe that taking antibiotics will ease the symptoms of a cold and thus use them incorrectly, a new report from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed.

Ohio First Black Congressman Louis Stokes Dies at 90

The first African-American member of Congress in Ohio, Louis Stokes, died late Tuesday. The first African-American member of Congress in Ohio, Louis Stokes, died late Tuesday.

Former President Jimmy Carter on Cancer Diagnosis: My Life Is 'In The Hands of God'

Former President Jimmy Carter spoke candidly about his recent cancer diagnosis in a press conference Thursday, revealing that the cancer that has spread to parts of his brain.

2016 Presidential Polls: Florida's Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush Defeat Hillary Clinton in Sunshine State Poll

2016 Presidential Polls: Donald Trumps Defeats Hillary Clinton in Latino-Populated Florida Latinos comprise 23. 6 percent of Florida's population, higher than the national average of 17.

Hillary Clinton Favorability Rating: Majority Holds Unfavorable View of Former Secretary of State

A recent CNN/ORC poll shows that more than half of all Americans who participated in the survey view presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton as unfavorable.

Alien & UFO News: Astronaut From Apollo 14 Says Aliens Came to Earth to Stop Possible Nuclear War

Edgar Mitchell says that aliens prevented a nuclear war between Russia and the U.S. An astronaut who has walked on the moon says aliens are responsible for stopping a nuclear war between the United States and Russia, according to Mirror Online.

Iran Nuclear Deal Votes: Nancy Pelosi Says House Democrats Have Votes Support President Obama

If Republicans were to try to kill the Obama administration's nuclear deal with Iran, House Democrats would have enough votes to sustain a presidential veto of any such legislation, says House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Linda Sanchez: 'Anchor Baby' Remarks Are 'Personal Attacks'

U.S. Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., chairperson of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), said the Republican presidential candidates’ “anchor babies” remarks are a personal attack towards her and the immigrant community.

2016 Presidential Race: Ohio Gov. John Kasich Says He's Led Concerns of Black Lives Matter Issues

2016 Republican presidential candidate John Kasich said that he not only understands the concerns behind the Black Lives Matter movement, but that he has taken lead in finding solutions as the governor of Ohio.

Eric Garner Police Homicide Case Update: Federal Prosecutors' Medical Examiner Is Former NYPD Member

The medical examiner entrusted with reviewing evidence for federal prosecutors deciding if charges against any of the officers involved in the Eric Garner choke-hold death are warranted is himself a former member of the NYPD.

2016 Presidential Race: Top Aides for Hillary Clinton Campaign Ramp Up Defense in Email Controversy

Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign is playing major defense against the mounting criticism of her use of a private email server when she was secretary of state.

#BlackLivesMatter Activist Shaun King: Family Member Confirms to CNN He's White [Watch]

Is King a white man who identified as black or the victim of a conservative conspiracy? And does it matter?

Black Lives Matter Organizer Shaun King Disputes He is a White Man, Lying About His Race

Prominent Black Lives Matter activist Shaun King has been accused of lying about his race and pretending to be black in order to win a scholarship designated for African American students.