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Michael Brown Death News Update, Ferguson Struggles to Rebuild One Year After Teen Killed by Police

Ferguson, Missouri will never be the same. But just how much has truly changed since this time a year ago, when white police officer Darren Wilson shot and killed unarmed black teenager Michael Brown, largely depends on who you ask.

2016 Presidential Race: GOP Candidates Try to Differentiate Themselves on Immigration Reform

It came as no surprise that the GOP candidates running in the 2016 presidential election spent an ample amount of time discussing immigration reform, an ongoing hot button issue in national discourse, during the first Republican primary debate on Thursday.

Texas Judge Orders Man to Marry Girlfriend or Spend Time in Jail

A Texas judge ordered a 20-year-old man to marry his 19-year-old girlfriend, write down Bible verses, and attend counseling during a sentencing hearing for hitting another man in the jaw.

Christian Taylor Texas Police Shooting: Officer Brad Miller Placed on Administrative Leave Following Deadly Encounter

Texas rookie police officer, still in training, shot and killed an unarmed, black teenage college football player early Friday in an incident police are still investigating.

Kalief Browder Rikers Island Abuse News Update: Parents Plan $20 Million Suit Against NYC

The family of a man who spent three years behind bars and more than 800 hours in solitary confinement at Rikers Island before hanging himself served notice this week indicating they plan to sue New York City for $20 million.

NYC Taxi Driver Fined $25,000 for Snubbing Black Family to Pick Up White Passengers

An alleged racist New York City cab driver was ordered to pay $25,000 in fines for rejecting two Black passengers and instead giving two white passengers a ride.

¿QUÉ DICES?: Latin Post Gets Reaction to First Republican Presidential Debate [Video]

In continuing our mission to amplify the voice of the Latino community, Latin Post captured the reactions, thoughts and opinions of people following the first Republican presidential debate, which occurred on Aug. 6, from Cleveland, Ohio. The GOP debate covered topics including immigration, the economy and jobs, the Islamic State militant group and electability.

Donors Give to Planned Parenthood 'in Honor' of GOP Foes

If he were to move into the White House in January 2017, Ted Cruz would "direct the Department of Justice to investigate Planned Parenthood," the Texas senator promised. But that did not keep Californian James Pollard from donating to the organization "in Ted Cruz's honor."

Planned Parenthood Videos Aftermath: Senate Leader Mitch McConnell Dismisses Government Shutdown Idea Over Planned Parenthood

Although Republicans have banded together in a renewed effort to criticize Planned Parenthood, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., declared that he will not condone another government shutdown in order to defund the women's health group.

New York City Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak News Update: Infection Kills 10 People, Leaves 100 Sick

New York health officials announced that 10 people have died as the result of an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City, while 100 people have been infected.

Ann Coulter: Latinos 'Culturally Accept' Child Rape

Conservative pundit Ann Coulter used her Daily Caller column this week to charge Latino culture with "a cultural acceptance of child rape ... that doesn't exist in even the most dysfunctional American ghettoes."

Voting Rights Act 50th Anniversary: President Barack Obama Celebrates VRA50

President Obama commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act on Thursday by stressing the need to protect the fundamental right to vote and combat voter ID laws that that discourage "certain kinds of folks" from voting.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane Charged With Perjury, Conspiracy

Pennsylvania's highest-ranking law enforcement officer on Thursday was charged with leaking secret grand jury information and lying about it under oath.

Harrison Ford Plane Crash Update: Faulty Carburetor Led to Engine Failure, Say Federal Investigators

Federal investigators say the cause of Harrison Ford's plane crash was a faulty carburetor. Harrison Ford's plane crashed because a loose carburetor part led to engine failure, investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Thursday.

Facebook Live: Celebrities Can Now Start Live Broadcast To Their Fans

Facebook launches new Live feature in its Mention app that allows celebrities and other public figures to interact with fans via live video broadcasts

GOP Debate 2015 Social Media Response: Donald Trump, Marco Rubio Top Facebook, Twitter Engagement

Following the first Republican presidential debate on Thursday, different campaigns are calling victory, but social media may prove who was the most talked about candidate.

Immigration Reform Legislation Not Happening in 114th Congress, Says Senate Leader Mitch McConnell

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said immigration reform legislation will not be discussed during the current 114th Congress.

Iran Nuclear Deal: Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer Announces Opposition to Obama's Iran Deal

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, a high ranking New York Democrat, announced that he will vote against President Barack Obama's historic nuclear deal with Iran.

Confederate Flag Debate: 57 Percent Support South Carolina Decision to Remove Flag, Says Pew Research Study

Most Americans agreed with South Carolina's decision to remove the Confederate flag from Statehouse grounds, according to a Pew Research Center study released this week.

Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán Escape News: US Federal Government Offers $5M Reward for His Capture

The new U.S. reward for information leading to the capture and arrest of El Chapo raises the total reward money to $8.8 million.