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Confederate Flag Taken Down: South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley to Remove Flag From Statehouse on Friday

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is set to sign a bill Thursday afternoon that will remove the Confederate battle flag from Statehouse grounds.

Baltimore Riots 2015 Update: Mayor Rawlings-Blake Fires Police Chief After Spike in Murder Rate

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced that the city's Police Commissioner Anthony W. Batts has been fired following a recent spike in homicides and a string of protests over the death of Freddie Gray, who died in police custody in April.

Immigration News Today: Congressman Luis Gutierrez Says Donald Trump 'Missing the Point' on Immigration

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's anti-Mexican remarks were addressed at the House of Representatives on Thursday morning. While addressing from the House floor, U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., went on to discuss the vulnerability undocumented immigrants encounter and reiterated the need for immigration reforms.

2016 Republican Presidential Candidates Skip National Council of La Raza's Annual Latino Conference

The largest U.S. Latino advocacy group expected at least one GOP presidential candidate to attend its July 13 luncheon in Las Vegas, Nevada to address immigration policy and other important issues.

LatinPost.com Launches "¿Que Dices?" to Connect Audience With Today's Headlines

Building on the mission of "Amplifying the voice of the Latino community," Latin Post introduces "¿Que Dices?" -- capturing and broadcasting the views of the 55.4-million U.S. Latino population.

Three Killed in Shooting Near University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus

Maryland police are searching for two gunmen who fatally shot three people and wounded a fourth person near the University of Maryland, Baltimore, campus Tuesday night.

New York City Bail Bonds Option Elimianted for Non-Violent Criminals

New York City plans to eliminate a bail bonds option for lower-risk criminals. New York City plans to eliminate a bail bonds option for lower-risk criminals.

Immigration News Today: California Senate Agriculture Committee Passes Bill Providing Undocumented Farm Workers a Work Permit

A work permit for undocumented farm workers would allow them to legally stay and work in California.

Apple Lawsuit: US Judge Vacates $533 Million Ruling Against Apple, Inc.

A federal judge has vacated an awarded ruling against Apple and set a new trial date. Apple Inc. has successfully persuaded a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit that had originally ruled in favor of the plaintiff, Smartfish LLC, on Feb.

Donald Trump Comments: 'I Will Win the Latino Vote' Despite Anti-Mexican Remarks

Following disparaging remarks toward Mexicans and undocumented immigrants, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was confident he would win the Latino vote.

Congressman Joe Heck: What Latinos Need to Know About GOP Candidate Seeking Harry Reid's Senate Seat

For U.S. Latino registered voters, the top issues include education, economy and immigration, and for Latino Nevadans, the next elected official with a complimentary track record. One politician who will engage for the Latino vote is Rep. Joseph Heck, R-Nevada, who confirmed his Senate bid to succeed Democratic Sen. Harry Reid’s seat.

NYSE, United Airlines 'Technical' Issue Disrupted: Suspected Cyberattack Debunked by Officials

The New York Stock Exchange came to a screeching halt on Wednesday morning following a suspicious post via Twitter by hacker group "Anonymous" Tuesday night. See the details and Tweets here.

Cuba News: US Claims Castro Government Arrested Dozens of Activists Calling for the Freedom of Political Prisoners [Watch]

Yesterday, Ambassador Samantha Power, a member of President Obama’s administration, tweeted that Cuban activist Antonio G. Rodiles had been beaten, and dozens more had been detained on their way to Sunday Mass.

Immigration Reform News Today: John Boehner Says Reform is Top Priority, But GOP Remains Weary

House Speaker John Boehner plans to make immigration reform a top priority, the top Republican told business executives in Dublin, Ireland, over the weekend.

President Obama Kenya Visit Update: Kenyan Hosts Warn Obama Not to Address Gay Rights During Trip

While many Kenyans express excitement about President Barack Obama's upcoming visit to the country of his ancestors, some of them are already warning him not to "talk about the gay issue."

California e-Cigarette Law Ban in Bars, Restaurants Under Consideration

California has traditionally been on the forefront of smoking bans nationwide, and lawmakers in the Golden State are now considering to go as far as to expel even e-cigarettes from restaurants and bars.

Oklahoma Wal-Mart Robbed of $75,000 by Man Dressed as Armored Truck Driver

Officials in Oklahoma are searching for a man who stole over $75,000 from an Oklahoma Wal-Mart while disguised as a security guard over the weekend.

Powerball Numbers & Results July 8, 2015: Watch Live Stream of Drawing for $40 Million Jackpot

The jackpot now currently stands at $40 million with a $24.4 million cash value. Wednesday’s chance of winning big at Powerball has arrived. Last Saturday, the winning numbers were: 3, 6, 14, 18 and 24, and the Powerball was 21.

Martin O'Malley's Education Plan Calls for Refinancing of Student Loans, Tuition Freeze at Public Colleges

With college students graduating with skyrocketing loan debts, Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley announced his plan to provide relief for American students. O'Malley, former governor of Maryland, stated U.S. families are burdened with the $1.3 trillion in outstanding student loan debt, and proposed a national goal for all students to have access to debt-free college education at any in-state public college or university.

Immigration News Latest: ICE Opts for 'Alternatives to Detention,' Immigrants Face 24-Hour Surveillance

Undocumented immigrants who have entered the United States since last year face more scrutiny than many criminals, the Boston Globe reported.
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