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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.

Ted Cruz, Marc Rubio Slam Supreme Court's Obamacare Ruling

Republican presidential hopefuls Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio on Thursday voiced strong disagreement with the Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act ruling, in which the nation's highest tribunal saved President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law.

Immigration News: Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich Confronted by Latino Child on DACA and DAPA

Immigration activists confronted Ohio’s Republican governor John Kasich this week during a trip to Iowa, asking him about his state’s lawsuit against DAPA and extended DACA. The governor is believed to be a Republican hopeful and was pressed on his stance on immigration.

Homeland Security to Shorten Family Stays, Set New Bond Process at Immigrant Detention Centers

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson's latest reforms on immigrant detention.

Supreme Court Gay Marriage Ruling: SCOTUS Rules Gay Marriage is Legal, Constitutional For All 50 States

In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution guarantees the freedom for equal marriage -- a victory for LGBT rights advocates.

U.S. Latino Population Rates Increases to 17.4 Percent, But Growth Rate Continues to Ease

American Latinos have been key in the U.S. overall population growth, but the gains are declining as immigration rates ease.

Obamacare Supreme Court Case Decision: Latinos Applaud Decision; 4.2 Million Latino Enrollees Impacted

The U.S. Supreme Court decision ruling against the plaintiffs in the King vs. Burwell case provided security for many of the 4.2 million Latinos who have benefitted from the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also commonly referred to as Obamacare.

Traditionally Democratic Latino PAC Holds Fundraiser for Virginia Republican

The Latino Victory Fund, a Hispanic political-action committee established by actress Eva Longoria and Democratic Party finance chair Henry Muñoz, for the first time is supporting a Republican candidate for office.