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U.S. Military Developing New Hypersonic Aircraft That Can Travel Five Times the Speed of Sound

The U.S. military is working to build a new hypersonic aircraft that can travel at speeds up to Mach 5 - or five times the speed of sound.

Pentagon Sends Live Anthrax to 51 Labs in 17 States, 3 Countries

A U.S. military laboratory shipped samples of live anthrax to 51 facilities in 17 states, the District of Columbia and three foreign countries.

Senators Introduce Cuban Military Transparency Act

A group of senators have introduced a bill to slow down the reopening of Cuba as the federal government inches closer to reestablishing ties. The senators, among them two presidential hopefuls, aim to restrict the flow of U.S. money into Cuba as restrictions become more lax.

Puerto Rico Economy 2015: Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla Signs Tax Increase; More Tax Hikes Coming

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla signed a legislation increasing the commonwealth's sales tax increase to double-digit figures.

President Obama Signs NSA Government Surveillance Reform Bill

President Obama signed the first piece of legislation to reform the government's controversial surveillance program on Tuesday evening.

Hillary Clinton to Speak at Latino Leaders Conference

Hillary Clinton, the Democratic Party's top presidential contender, will return to Nevada later in June to give a speech at a large conference of Latino political leaders. She continues to be a favorite among Latinos and continues to push for the community's backing.

2016 Presidential Election Polls: Sen. Marco Rubio, Hillary Clinton Preferred Presidential Candidate Among College Graduates: Poll

Republican and Republican-leaning independent college-graduate registered voters prefer Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., as their preferred GOP presidential candidate.

Marco Rubio on Cuba Relations: Senator Lists Concerns For Ongoing Diplomatic Talks as House GOP Provision Bans US Embassy Funds

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., still has concerns about the Obama administration normalizing diplomatic relations with Cuba, and wrote a letter to the U.S. State Department on prioritizing specific topics when having talks with the island.

Poll: Hillary Clinton Slipping in Recent Survey, Losing Democratic Support

Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton is facing what Politico called some "troubling" poll numbers, even though the publication admitted it is still early in the race.

Possession of Marijuana Closer to Decriminalization After Delaware Legislature Vote

Delaware is moving closer to decriminalizing marijuana possession after the state's House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to approve legislation that would replace criminal penalties with civil fines for adults apprehended with small amounts of the drug.

Immigration News: US Companies, Workers Manipulate the H-1B Visa Lottery System

Some firms fill out multiple H-1B visa applications for one foreign worker, according to immigration attorneys.The government agencies do not monitor how many applications each candidate sends.

2016 Presidential Race: Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee to Announce Run for President

Former Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee will announce he is running in the 2016 presidential election on Wednesday.

California Senate Approves Bill Granting Undocumented Immigrants Access to Healthcare

California's state senate has approved a law allowing undocumented immigrants to gain access to the state's healthcare exchange and Medicaid benefits. The bill was introduced last year and passed with some Republican support.

Powerball Numbers & Results June 3, 2015: Watch Live Stream of Drawing for $188 Million Jackpot

Wednesday’s Powerball is here. And since no one won the grand prize last Sunday (when the winning numbers were: 8, 9, 25, 56, 57, and 22) all that money has once again rolled over and in now at $188 million, with a cash value of $119.4 million.

Officials Say Deceased Boston Terror Suspect was Plotting to Behead a Cop

Authorities say that the Muslim man who was fatally shot by Boston police on Tuesday was plotting to behead a police officer in a terror attack.

Immigration News Today: Newark Launches Largest Municipal ID Program in New Jersey

Newark became the largest city in New Jersey to launch a municipal identification program for residents regardless of immigration status and gender identity.

Sen. Bob Menendez Releases Corporate Diversity Survey, Says Latinos 'Grossly Underrepresented'

In an effort to expand diversity, U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., released his report about corporate America's diversity. "We all deserve a seat at the table," wrote Menendez.

Immigration Reform News 2015: Rick Scott Criticizes President Obama on Immigration As GOP Competes for Latino Vote

The Republican Party has started its push to gain some Latino voters ahead of next year's presidential elections. Though the candidates continue tossing their hats into the ring, the party has begun to push back on immigration and one candidate, Sen. Lindsey Graham, has the record to back the party's new focus.

Amtrak Crash in Philadelphia: Preliminary NTSB Report Says There Were 'No Anomalies' in Train 188 Derailment

In a preliminary report on the derailment of Amtrak's Train 188, the National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday that it had found no anomalies with the braking system of the formation or the signals and track at the crash site.

Beau Biden: President Obama to Eulogize at Funeral Service

The White House announced on Tuesday that President Barack Obama will deliver the eulogy at the funeral for Vice President Joe Biden's son, Beau, on Saturday.