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United States Becomes Second Largest Spanish Speaking County in the World

According to a new study published by Instituto Cervantes there are 41 million native Spanish speakers in the US, as well as a 11.6 million who are bilingual.

Rand Paul 2016 Presidential Campaign: Government Must 'Get Out of Marriage Licensing Business'

Republican presidential hopeful Rand Paul on Monday broke his silence on the Supreme Court's landmark ruling on same-sex marriage, suggesting that the easiest way to end the debate on the issue would be for the federal government to no longer recognize any kind of marriage.

Immigration News 2015: 35 California Counties Grant Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants

Thirty-five predominantly rural California counties will soon allow undocumented immigrants to access its healthcare system. This follows the recent trend throughout state granting undocumented immigrants the ability to enroll in state insurance systems.

Immigration News Today: NBC Universal Severs Ties with Donald Trump After Nearly 40 Latino Groups Speak Out

A coalition comprising of dozens of Latino organizations have called for NBCUniversal to end its business relationship with Donald Trump, a Republican Party presidential candidate.

Ted Cruz for President Campaign: Ted Cruz, Karl Rove Continue Feud Over George H.W. Bush Endorsement

Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz and Karl Rove, the political strategists known as the "architect" of George W. Bush's gubernatorial and presidential campaigns, are engaged in what Politico called an "epic feud" over an endorsement by Bush's father, former President George H.W. Bush.

Supreme Court Gay Marriage Decision: Texas Governor, Attorney General Defies SCOTUS Over Same-Sex Marriage

The top law-enforcement official in Texas on Sunday defied the U.S. Supreme Court and told the state's county clerks and magistrates that they could refuse marriage licenses to same-sex couples if they felt that issuing them would violate their "religious liberty."

Puerto Rico Economy: Governor Alejandro García Padilla Says Island's Debt 'Not Payable'

Puerto Rico may not be able to pay back its $72 billion public debt, and the U.S. territory's governor hopes to defer payments and negotiate with creditors, Fox News reported based on comments by Jesús Manuel Ortiz, Gov. Alejandro García Padilla's spokesman

Cuba News: 3 US Senators Visit Island, Hope Congress Will Soon Ease Restrictions

On Saturday, three U.S. senators on a trip to Cuba expressed their hope that Congress would soon support President Barack Obama's plans to ease relations with with Cuba, which for many people means the lifting of the travel ban.

Political Backtracking, Donald Trump-Style: 'I Like Mexico,' But They Treat the US Like We're 'Stupid People'

Displaying his best attempt at the time-honored political skill of backtracking, speaking with CNN's Jake Tapper on Sunday, Trump insisted, "I like Mexico. I love the Mexican people" -- before dismissing the country again and expanding his polemic to include China.

Revelers Flock to NYC's Stonewall Inn to Celebrate LGBT Pride

The iconic Stonewall Inn in Manhattan's Greenwich Village has been a site of lots of celebration and activity in light of New York City's upcoming Gay Pride Parade and the recent Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states.

#FreeBree: Activist Removes Confederate Flag at South Carolina's State Capitol

Activist Brittany "Bree" Newsome is being hailed as a hero for climbing up a 30-foot flagpole outside the South Carolina State Capitol building and physically removing the Confederate battle flag on Saturday.

Baltimore Police Investigate Shooting of Unarmed Black Man Fired on by Officers Responding to Domestic Incident

Baltimore police are investigating the shooting death of an unarmed black man where officers responding to a call of a domestic disturbance fired at least 19 shots.

Trump Refuses to Apologize For Comments on Mexico

Whatever the backlash Trump is facing for his comments on Mexico, the 69-year old businessman is not backing down from them.

Klu Klux Klan in Midst of National Recruiting Drive, Following South Carolina Church Shooting & Confederate Flag Dispute

The Klu Klux Klan is in the midst of a massive recruitment drive following the recent South Carolina church shooting where nine black worshippers were gunned by a white gunman.

Puerto Rico Approves Marriage Equality Following SCOTUS Ruling

Following the U.S. Supreme Court's historic decision approving marriage equality throughout the U.S. and all its territories, the government of Puerto Rico has moved quickly to acquiesce to the court's decision, approving marriage equality in the island.

Protesters Rally in Miami Against the Dominican Republic’s Plan to Deport Haitians

Members of the South Florida Haitian community were joined by Dominican Americans and supporters on Thursday in a protest rally against the mass deportation of Haitians from the Dominican Republican.

'Dark Knight' Theater Shooting Death Penalty Trial: Prosecution Cross-Examines Doctor Who Found James Holmes Insane

After testifying that James Holmes was insane when he committed the 2012 Colorado theater massacre, a defense psychiatrist admitted on Friday that he came to this conclusion before he had reviewed all of Holmes' medical records.

New Hampshire Poll: Sanders Inching Closer to Clinton, Bush Continues Leading GOP

New numbers out of New Hampshire show that many in the Granite State have started making up their minds about how they will vote for in the state's presidential primary. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Democratic presidential hopefuls, are coming closer on the polls while Republicans struggle to shine.

Escaped New York Prisoner Richard Matt Fatally Shot by Police

One of two convicted murders who escaped from a prison in upstate New York earlier this month has been fatally shot.

Monuments Dedicated to Leaders and Soldiers of the Confederacy Vandalized in Six States

Monuments dedicated to the leaders and soldiers of the Confederacy in six states have been the targets of vandals in the wake of the last week's shooting at a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina.
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