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Immigration News Today: Immigrant Detention Hearing Set by House Democrats as Judge Rules Against Detention Policy

A federal judge ruled for the release of hundreds of detained immigrant women and children, another blow to the Obama administration as congressional lawmakers seek to alter immigration laws.

Bill Cosby Sex Assault News Update: New York Magazine Photographs 35 of Famed Comedians's Alleged Victims for Cover Story

Some 35 of Bill Cosby's accusers are photographed in a new New York magazine article detailing how the famed comedian allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted them.

Powerball Winner's Result: 26-Year-Old Mother Gets Numbers Right, Gets $188 Million Jackpot, and Gets Arrested for Marijuana

The 26-year-old single mother of four who made headlines when she won a $188 million lottery jackpot earlier this year was arrested last week for marijuana possession.

Federal Judge Orders to End ICE Family Detention - Will it Stick?

A federal judge ruled Friday that women and children who were detained after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border should be released.

This Year, Cuba Marks Revolution's Anniversary with a Softer Tone

Sunday is the 62nd anniversary of the first offensive Fidel Castro's guerrillas made against Cuba’s then dictator Fulgencio Batista. The 1953 rebellion brought down Batista and altered the ideological aims of the island nation a mere five years later.

Immigration Reform News: Obama's New ICE Guidelines Could Protect 87 Percent of Undocumented Immigrants From Deportation - Study

A new study found that a large percentage of undocumented immigrants will not be targeted for deportations due to a new policy being implemented by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS.)

Pedro Martínez Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame: Wants to be Remembered as a 'Sign of Hope for Society'

Pedro Martinez, a starting pitcher from the Dominican Republic, is considered by many baseball fans to have been the greatest Latin American pitcher of all time. The 43-year-old player will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, and judging by his recent comments, will not be taking his honor lightly.

Immigration Reform News: Donald Trump Gains Support Visiting Town Near US-Mexico Border - Including Some Latinos

Ironically, Trump's controversial stance on immigration reform has also helped him garner support among a small sector of Hispanic residents living near the U.S-Mexican border.

U.S. Homeland Security Has Monitored #BlackLivesMatter Since Ferguson - The Intercept

The Department of Homeland Security has been keeping close watch over the "#BlackLivesMatter" movement that was born in the wake of the police shooting death of Michael Brown last year, which led to anti-police protests in Ferguson, Missouri and across much of the country.

Trans Pacific Partnership: United States to Host Meeting Starting July 28

The United States is set to host a meeting of Trans-Pacific Partnership trade ministers from July 28 through 31.

Jeep Hacking Recall 2015: Is Your Car, Truck or SUV on Chrysler's List of 1.4 Million Vehicles?

On Friday Chrysler issued a formal recall for 1.4 million cars, trucks and SUVs on the road right now. The specified vehicles are vulnerable to software-based attacks allowing hackers to take control of several vital systems remotely. Welcome to the 21st century.

Louisiana Theater Shooting Update: Houser Bought Gun Legally

Authorities say John Russell Houser, the suspect from the Louisiana Theater shooting on Thursday night, bought his gun legally.

Federal Judge Orders Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Office Searched in Racial Profiling Case

A U.S. District Court judge has ordered federal marshals to seize documents from the offices of controversial Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio after he failed to turn over information to a court-appointed monitor related to an ongoing racial profiling case.

Results From Sandra Bland's Autopsy Consistent With Suicide; Fellow Inmate Says Bland Was 'Distraught'

Texas officials released on Friday the autopsy report that was taken the day after Sandra Bland was found dead in a Texas jail cell on July 13.

House Passes Bill That Restricts States From Requiring GMO Food Labeling

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that would restrict state's rights by banning them from requiring mandatory GMO labeling on food products. Get the details here.

Donald Trump Says Jon Stewart Is Begging Him to Appear on Last 'Daily Show' Episode

Republican Presidential hopeful Donald Trump said Jon Stewart has been begging him to come on his final show. See what else he had to say here.

Shark Sighting at Long Island Beach Forces 2,000 Swimmers Out of the Water

Thousands of New York beachgoers were ordered out of the water on Thursday after two sharks were spotted swimming close to the shore in Long Island.

Donald Trump Now Selling 'Make America Great Again' Hat He Wore to Mexican Border at Trump Tower Store

Now for the cost of $20, you can have the "Make America Great Again" hat Donald Trump donned during his recent trip to the Mexican border to call greater attention to shortcomings in immigration laws.

Mitsubishi Motors to End US Production, Only Car Factory to Shut Down

After years of making cars in the United States, Mitsubishi has reportedly decided to shut down its U.S.-based plants.

Actress Kelly Rutherford Loses Child Custody Case, Has to Send Kids Back Overseas

"Gossip Girl" actress Kelly Rutherford has lost her appeal to get full custody of her children due to jurisdictional issues.
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