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Retrial Begins for Former South Carolina White Cop Who Shot Unarmed Black Man in 2011

The retrial of a former South Carolina white police chief charged with murder in the shooting of an unarmed black man began on Monday.

Jeb Bush 2016 Presidential Announcement: Cuba Policy, Immigration Protestors, Hillary Clinton Among Topics Discussed

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush officially announced his candidacy for president of the United States (U.S.) on late Monday afternoon. From Miami-Dade College, Bush said America's prosperity and security are "at a balance" and immediately took a shot at the current administration and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton.

Republican, Democratic Candidates Address Immigration Reform Concerns

Immigration reform continues to be a contentious topic ahead of next year's presidential elections, and while Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) attempts to reform his party's stance on the issue, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-M.E.) is facing backlash from one of his party's key demographics.

Ivy Taylor Bests Popular Latina Politican to Become San Antonio's First African American Mayor

For the first time, San Antonio elected an African-American mayor on Saturday following a tight runoff race.

President Obama's Approval Rating Dips in June

President Barack Obama's poll numbers continue to deteriorate. A recent YouGov poll shows the president's approval rating has dropped; however, his numbers have worsened among Latinos and, to a lesser extent, millenials.

Border Patrol Incidents Result in Various Deaths and Little Resolution

Public outcry and Internal Affairs call for investigation of U.S. Border Patrol cases that resulted in deaths of unarmed men.

Immigration News: Appellate Courts May Extend Immigration Deadlines, Supreme Court Says

Immigrants who face deportation as a result of poor representation by their attorneys may ask to have the deadlines of their proceedings extended -- and appellate courts have the authority to grant such an extension, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday.

North Carolina Shark Attacks: Two Teens Severely Injured, Like a Scene From 'Jaws,' Witness Says [WATCH]

Two terrifying shark attacks happened at a North Carolina beach town within a little more than an hour on Sunday, leaving two teenagers severely injured.

Obamacare Pros and Cons: Clinton Defends Obamacare, Promises 'Fixes'

Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton on Sunday strongly defended President Barack Obama's signature healthcare legislation but admitted that she would propose a number of fixes to the law if she were to succeed Obama in the White House.

NAACP President Rachel Dolezal to Speak About Race Questions

Spokane Washington's NAACP chapter president Rachel Dolezal will address questions about her race although there is no set date, ABC News reports.

Jeb Bush 2016 Presidential Candidate: Spanish-Language Ad Highlights Bush Immigration, Minimum Wage Stance in Latino Battleground States

Coinciding with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's official presidential campaign announcement, a new advertisement has been released highlighting his stance on issues critical to the Latino community.

ICE Detention of Immigrants: For-Profit Prison Contractors Benefit from Minimum Occupancy Quotas - Report

For-profit prisons benefit from minimum occupancy quotas at immigrant detention facilities throughout the nation, according to a report released Thursday, AP reports via ABC News.

Small Group of House Republicans Continue Push For Immigration Reform

When most voters think of Republicans they usually don’t think of immigration reform. But a small yet determined group of the GOP are sure that that situation will soon be amended

Hillary Clinton Kicks Off 2016 Presidential Campaign in New York

Hillary Clinton kicked off her second presidential campaign Saturday on New York City's Roosevelt Island in a park where there is absolutely "no ceilings."

Los Angeles Becomes Biggest City to Raise Minimum Wage to $15

Law officials in Los Angeles have approved new legislation raising the area's minimum wage to $15 an hour, thus making the city the largest in the nation to implement such an ordinance as the law of the land.

Tamir Rice Shooting News: Officer Timothy Loehmann Claims He Feared For His Life at Time of 12-Year-Old's Deadly Shooting

The Cleveland police officer who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice last November claims he feared for his life when he encountered the boy in a neighborhood park waving a toy, replica gun just days before Thanksgiving.

Cuba-US Relations Could Normalize, With Embassies Reopening, as Early as July - Report

Next month, President Barack Obama is expected to announce an agreement with Cuba that will allow each country to reopen embassies in the other's capital.

Hillary Clinton Champions Prosperity for 'Everyday Americans' During New York City Rally

Hillary Rodham Clinton assured workers everywhere on Saturday that they can trust her to fight for and usher in a new era of shared prosperity all across America.

Immigration Reform News: Hillary Clinton Aide Says Presidential Hopeful Would Expand Obama's Executive Actions on Immigration

An aide to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton promised that the former first lady would expand President Obama's executive actions on immigration if she is elected as the next Commander-in-Chief.

Activists and Mourners Gather at Vigil in Memory of Kalief Browder, Rally to Stop Housing Teens in Adult Prisons

Just 12 days after Kalief Browder celebrated his 22nd birthday on May 25, he wrapped an air-conditioner power cord around his neck and hung himself out the window of his mother's home in the Bronx.