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2016 Election News: 'Aging rappers' Back Hillary Clinton's White House Bid

A number of musicians Politico dubbed "aging rappers" have endorsed Hillary Clinton in her 2016 White House run. 50 Cent and Waka Flocka Flama have been the latest rappers to support the former First Lady.

Joseph Morrissey & Myrna Pride Relationship: Former 57-Year-Old Virginia Delegate to Wed Former Teenage Receptionist

A 57-year-old former Virginia lawmaker on Thursday announced that he plans to marry the teenager whose stint as a receptionist in his legislative office ended in a sex scandal and jail sentence for the Democrat.

2016 Election: $26 Million in Undisclosed Payments Up Scrutiny for Hillary Clinton

Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton is facing additional scrutiny over as much as $26 million payments the Clinton Foundation received for speeches given by the former first lady, her husband, former President Bill Clinton, and the couple's daughter, Chelsea Clinton.

Salmonella Outbreak & Symptoms: Outbreak Likely Linked to Raw Tuna in Sushi

A salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 50 people in nine states may be linked to raw tuna in sushi, according to an investigation by the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Five Big Banks to Cough Up $5.7 Billion in Fines for Engaging in Market Manipulation

Five of the world's largest banks --including Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Barclays, and the Royal Bank of Scotland-- have been fined approximately $5.7 billion for conspiring to manipulate the price of U.S. dollars and euros exchanged in the foreign currency market.

Women on 20s: Rep. Luis Gutierrez Argues to Feature Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill [Watch]

U.S. Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez continued his push to feature a woman on the U.S. $20 bill while speaking on the House floor on Wednesday.

Sen. Rand Paul Argues Against NSA Surveillance for More than 10 Hours on the Senate Floor

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul grabbed headlines after he spent 10 and a half hours on the Senate floor on Wednesday arguing why Congress should put an end to the NSA surveillance program.

Police Arrest Man Charged With Killing Wealthy Family in D.C. Following Massive Manhunt

After an intense search, officials found and arrested the suspect connected to the brutal murders of a wealthy family in Washington, D.C. on May 14.

Republican Presidential Debate 2015: CNN, Fox News Unveil Debate Criteria, RNC Responds

Two of the largest cable news companies in the nation, CNN and Fox News, have announced details about their Republican presidential debates later this year. Both networks will host a debate each to help voters decide who will be the best president while also narrowing down the large Republican field.

Jeb Bush on Climate Change: Not 'Highest Priority,' Some Scientists 'Arrogant' on Debate

Based on Latino Decisions' polling data, Latinos have labeled climate change as a threat, but former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, a potential Republican Party presidential nominee, the topic should not be the highest priority for the U.S.

NYC Woman Gets 24 Years for Pushing Man in Front of Incoming Subway Train

A woman who admitted to killing a New York subway rider by pushing him in front of an oncoming train was sentenced to 24 years in prison on Wednesday.

Nebraska Death Penalty: State Poised to Abolish Death Penalty

Nebraska's unicameral legislature voted on Wednesday to abolish the state's death penalty and replace it with a sentence of life in prison.

Michigan Catholic School Spanish Teacher Pleads Guilty to Having Sex With Student

A former Spanish teacher at a Michigan Catholic school on Wednesday pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct for having sex with a male student, the Detroit Free Press reported. Kathryn Ronk, 30, is already serving six to 15 years in prison after she was convicted of similar charges in a separate jurisdiction.

Latino Donors Mull Support for Loretta Sanchez's Senate Campaign

Representative Loretta Sanchez, a California Democrat, is running for Sen. Barbara Boxer's seat in the upper house; however, the Latina lawmaker could struggle to gather money to fund the upcoming Democratic primary battle against California attorney general Kamala Harris.

LAX Airport: 21-Year-Old Man Arrested, Tasered for Entering Restricted Area [Video]

Police at Los Angeles International Airport used a Taser to apprehend a 21-year-old man after he breached security and refused to comply with police commands on Wednesday.

Aaron Hernandez Prison: Former NFL Player Involved in Gang-Related Brawl?

Aaron Hernandez is suspected of being "the lookout" in a gang-related prison fight. Aaron Hernandez is suspected of being "the lookout" in a gang-related prison fight.

US, Cuba Relations: American, Cuban Government Officials Set for Fourth Round of Diplomatic Talks

U.S. and Cuban government officials will host another round of diplomatic talks from Washington, D.C. on Thursday. As the U.S. State Department recognized, the latest talks will be the fourth round of discussions to reestablish diplomatic relations.

Immigration Reform News: Gov. Chris Christie Calls Pathway to Citizenship 'Extreme' Idea [Video]

Despite supporting a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants a few years ago, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has flip flopped on the issue, declaring that he now stands against the idea of giving undocumented immigrants a path to legal status.

Pepsi Tries to Appeal to Latinos With More Flavorful Pepsi Limón

Pepsi launched a new flavor to target Latino consumers giving them a touch of lime in their cola beverage, according to PR Newswire.

Los Angeles City Council Endorses $15 Minimum Wage

The Los Angeles City Council voted on Tuesday to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by the year 2020 in the nation's second-largest city.
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