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President Obama Clemency Granted to 46 Nonviolent Drug Offenders [Video]

President Obama on Monday granted clemency to 46 drug offenders in federal prisons as part of his administration's effort to reform the criminal justice system.

Confederate Flag Debate: Thousands Supports Confederate Flag in Florida, Shots Fired Near Protest Scene

Thousands of people turned out in Florida on Sunday to support the flying of the confederate flag on state land.

Starbucks Career Boost: Starbucks-Led Coalition to Hire 100,000 Unemployed People

A coalition lead by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is committed to have 100,000 people go to work. A coalition lead by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is committed to have 100,000 people go to work.

Democratic Presidential Candidate Martin O'Malley Talks Immigration, Economic Record at Largest Latino Conference

Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley addressed the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S. and heavily focused on immigration and its impact on the economy.

Eric Garner Death News Update: Garner's Widow Rejected NYC’s $5M Settlement Offer, Says Sources

Family members of Eric Garner, the man who died after a New York Police Department officer put him in an illegal chokehold last summer, recently turned down a $5 million wrongful death settlement.

Immigration Reform News Latest: Reform is 'Impossible' Due to President Obama, Says House Speaker John Boehner

In an interview with John Dickerson on CBS's "Face the Nation," House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, discussed why the House of Representatives has not acted on immigration reform.

Immigration Reform News Today: Fifth Circuit Court DACA, DAPA Hearing Reveals 'Complexity' of Immigration

Coinciding with the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' hearing on President Barack Obama's deferred action programs' legality, a survey of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients found how they have benefitted from the program.

United Arab Emirates Executed Woman Convicted of Killing American Teacher in 2014

The United Arab Emirates has executed a woman convicted of killing an American teacher at a shopping mall in Abu Dhabi last year

Donald Trump on El Chapo Escape: 'I Told You So,' Says GOP Presidential Candidate on US Handling Immigrant Crimes

Donald Trump seems to believe that the escape of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, one of Mexico's most powerful drug lords, gives credence to his assessment that the neighboring country brings "killers" and "rapists" to the United States.

Hillary Clinton 2016 Campaign: Economic Plan Calls For More Profit Sharing

More companies should commit to sharing profits with their employees, Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton said on Monday as she outlined her broader economic vision for the United States.

Scott Walker Announcement for President: GOP Wisconsin Governor Enters 2016 White House Bid

The already crowded Republican field in the 2016 White House race grew by one more name on Monday as Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced his presidential run.

Weekend Box Office 2015: 'Minions' Dominate With $115M, Can It Reach $1B Worldwide?

With the 'Minions' dominating the advertising space all over the globe, it comes as no surprise that it easily took command of the domestic box-office this weekend by grossing a huge $115.2 million.

Puerto Rican Officials Push Congress to Help Solve Debt Crisis

Officials in Puerto Rico are turning to Washington, D.C. for help in solving its staggering debt crisis.

Donald Trump Finds Support From Families Who Lost Loved Ones Killed by Undocumented Immigrants

Families whose loved ones were killed by undocumented immigrants stood behind 2016 presidential candidate Donald Trump as he doubled down on his anti-immigration remarks on Friday.

Lindsey Graham Speaks Against Clinton and Trump Over Immigration

Lindsay Graham is speaking out about his fellow candidates and their stands on immigration, and is on defensive.

Sen. Gillibrand Backs Petition Demanding Obama Revoke Bill Cosby's Presidential Medal of Freedom

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has joined the effort to revoke Bill Cosby's Presidential Medal of Freedom in wake of growing allegations accusing the famed comedian of sexually assaulting mutliple women.

Cruz Campaign Fumes As Senator's Book Is Left Off Times' Bestseller List

Ted Cruz may not be expecting an endorsement from the New York Times, but the Texas senator's campaign is unhappy with the newspaper's decision to keep his biography off its bestseller list.

OPM Director Katherine Archuleta Resigns Following New Revelations in Massive Cybersecurity Attack

Office of Personnel Management Director Katherine Archuleta announced Friday she is resigning just one day after new revelations emerged that last month's massive federal data breach in the U.S. government was even worse than expected.

FAA to Nix Trump-Inspired Aviation Waypoints

Following his scathing remarks about undocumented immigrants in the United States, Donald Trump can apparently no longer be considered "non-controversial," which is why the Federal Aviation Administration plans to drop three navigation codes named after the newly announced presidential candidate.

Fox to Turn Supreme Court's Gay Marriage Ruling Into a Movie

The story behind the Supreme Court's landmark ruling that legalized same-sex marriage across the United States will eventually make its way onto the big screen as 20th Century Fox has secured the rights to make a movie about the case.
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