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Puerto Rico Economic Crisis: Martin O'Malley Calls for Equal Economic Rights as Island Defaults on Debt Payments

While there are no Electoral College votes from Puerto Rico, the 2016 presidential candidates have been making the outreach toward the commonwealth island. Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley became the first 2016 presidential candidate, regardless of political party, to travel to Puerto Rico to address the economic and health crisis affecting 3.6 million inhabitants.

Samuel DuBose Police Shooting Case: University of Cincinnati Officers Involved in Shooting Won't be Charged

The two University of Cincinnati police officers who were called to the scene when another officer fatally shot an unarmed Black man last month during a traffic stop will not face charges.

Immigration Reform News: 178 House Democrats Urge Homeland Security to End Immigrant Detention

House Democrats haven increased their call for U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson to end family detention after a federal court ruled against the policy.

2016 Presidential Race: Insiders Say Joe Biden Likely to Run For White House

Speculation that Vice President Joe Biden may jump into the 2016 presidential race is heating up. Speculation that Vice President Joe Biden may jump into the 2016 presidential race is heating up.

Michael Brown's Death in Ferguson Leads to 40 New State Police Reform Measures

Lawmakers in almost every state have proposed to improve police and community relations since Michael Brown's death.

Donald Trump Presidential Run: Analysis Shows Billionaire Candidate Has Given Little to Charity

A review of billionaire Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's financial records finds that he has donated considerably less to charity than others in his tax bracket and has also taken credit for charitable gifts made by others.

Immigration News Today: Jeb Bush Calls for 'Rigorous' Path to Legal Status

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush revealed a six-point immigration plan involving border security and addressing "illegal" immigration.

ICE Ramps Up Use of Ankle Monitors: Is it the Solution or a New Stigma?

As a tool for keeping track of illegal immigrants, GPS ankle monitors are fast becoming the standard for officials working along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Donald Trump Predicts He Will Win Both African-American and Hispanic Votes

Despite all the naysayers and much of the early polling data, Donald Trump boldly predicts he will ultimately win both the African-American and Hispanic votes in his 2016 Republican run for the White House.

City of Baltimore Suffers Deadliest Month in 43 Years

The city of Baltimore experienced its deadliest month in at least 43 years in July. Forty-five people were killed in the city's bloodiest four-week period since August of 1972.

President Obama Set to Push Iran Nuclear Deal in Speech on Wednesday

President Obama is set to deliver a speech at American University next week in order to galvanize congressional support for the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal.

Immigration News Today: Deadline for DACA Recipients to Return Erroneous DACA Work Permits Passes

The deadline has arrived for DACA recipients who mistakenly received a three-year employment authorization document to return it to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Office.

California Rep. Xavier Becerra Won't Run for Senate, Says He'll 'Stick With the House'

Rep. Xavier Becerra of California, the highest ranking Latino in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced that he will not run for the Senate next year, and will instead focus on his re-election campaign for his congressional seat.

Sandra Bland Death Investigation: Arresting Texas Trooper Once Cautioned About 'Unprofessional Conduct'

The law enforcement officer at the center of the Sandra Bland death investigation was once warned about "unprofessional conduct" during a 2014 incident while he was still on probation.

Charleston Church Shooting: Shooter Dylann Roof Pleads Not Guilty in Court

Dylann Roof wants to plead guilty to killing nine people at a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina in June, but his lawyers are advising him otherwise.

Vehicle Crashes into US Capitol Barricade

A vehicle crashed into the south barricade of the U.S. Capitol building on Friday morning. A vehicle crashed into the south barricade of the U. S. Capitol on Friday morning.

Donald Trump Takes Lead Among GOP Hopefuls Running in 2016 Presidential Race

Despite his inflammatory statements and crass behavior, polls show that Donald Trump continues to soar in the 2016 Republican presidential race for the White House.

Australian Officials 'Increasingly Confident' Plane Wreckage Found Part of MH370

Austrailan officials are confident the wreckage found near the island of Réunion is part of the missing plane.

MLB News: New York Mets Acquire Yoenis Cespedes From Detroit Tigers

The New York Mets finally gets a power hitter in its lineup! After getting ridiculed for not getting a big batter this season, the Mets finally get one.

Hillary Clinton Calls Secret Planned Parenthood Videos 'Disturbing'

Although Hillary Clinton has adamantly defended Planned Parenthood, she admitted Tuesday that she found undercover sting videos that purportedly show people from the women's health group selling fetal tissue to be "disturbing."