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US-Cuba Relations: Cuban Lung Cancer Vaccine Coming to the United States

During a recent trade mission trip to Cuba the Roswell Park Cancer Institute of Buffalo, New York signed an agreement which will allow them to import a Cuban lung cancer vaccine called CimaVax.

IU Student Hannah Wilson Murder: Suspect Arrested as Blunt Trauma to the Head Ruled as Cause of Death

Missing student Hannah Wilson was found dead, man arrested. Missing Indiana University student Hannah Wilson of Fishers, Indiana, has been found dead. Her body was discovered east of Lake Lemon in Brown County, just off Plum Creek in Needmore, according to WLFI.

Nevada Journalism School to Establish Spanish-Speaking News Coverage Ahead of 2016 Elections

The University of Nevada's Reynolds School of Journalism plans to use a $35,000 grant to establish a Spanish-language reporting team just in time for the 2016 presidential election race.

Immigration News 2015: Controversial Arizona Sheriff Apologizes for Ignoring 2011 Order to Stop Immigration Patrols

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- who has been at the center of controversy for his crackdown on immigrants in Maricopa County for several years -- issued an apology in court this week for ignoring a previous order to cease his immigration patrols during an investigation of the program.

Indiana HIV Outbreak Update: HIV and Hepatitis C Outbreak in Rural Indiana Grows

Infectious disease outbreak in southern Indiana, CDC works with state to control it. The spread of the HIV virus in rural Scott and Jackson counties in Indiana since December has been staggering.

The National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the CDC Join Together to Curb Smoking in the Latino Community

The National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently joined forces to launch the education campaign, "The Tips from Former Smokers (Tips)," which features advice from Hispanics who quit smoking to help others quit smoking.

Time Movie Critic of 35 Years Richard Corliss Dies at 71

35 year Time film critic veteran dies following stroke. Time's movie critic for the past 35 years, Richard Corliss, died on Thursday night following a massive stroke that hit him a week before.

Cuban-born Miami Marlins Pitcher Jose Fernandez Becomes an American Citizen

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez officially became an American citizen on Friday after leaving his home country of Cuba seven years ago.

Eric Harris Police Shooting: New Reports Show Police Protected Volunteer Oklahoma Deputy Who Killed Unarmed Black Man in Tulsa

New incriminating reports have surfaced about the Oklahoma reserve deputy who shot an unarmed black man in Tulsa County earlier this month.

Republican Rep. Paul Ryan Urges Congress to Pass Obama-Backed Trade Bill

Rep. Paul Ryan is calling on fellow Republicans in Congress to pass trade legislation backed by the Obama Administration that would help American companies conduct business overseas.

The DOJ and Consumer Advocates Applaud Comcast's Decision to Walk Away From $45.2B Deal With Time Warner Cable

After facing major opposition and scrutiny, Comcast Corp. announced on Friday that it is ending its $45.2 billion merger agreement with Time Warner Cable.

Freddie Gray Police Video: Demonstrators Vow to 'Shut Down' Baltimore in Weekend Protests

Demonstrators in Baltimore plan to shut down the city while holding one of their biggest protests to date as they demand justice for Freddie Gray, the man who died last Sunday after suffering a severe spinal cord injury while in police custody.

Developers Turn Tennessee Swinger's Sex Club Into a Church to Get Around Nashville Zoning Law

A group of developers who were blocked from building a sex club near a Christian school in Tennessee claim that they have found religion and will instead use the building to build a church.

USAF Says Will Continue Using Manned Planes As New Bomber Program Moves Forward

The Air Force has said it will continue using manned aircraft well into the 21st century unlike the Navy, which announced a potential shift towards unmanned craft.

U.S. Marshal Grabs California Woman’s Cellphone and Slams it on the Ground [Video]

Federal officials said they are investigating the actions of a U.S. Marshal who was caught on video snatching a California's woman's cellphone out of her hand and then stomping on it with his foot.

Comcast - Time Warner Cable Merger Fails: What Does That Mean for Latinos and the Future?

Comcast has relinquished its bid to buy Time Warner Cable, dropping a proposed merger deal between the two largest cable companies in the U.S. estimated at about $45 billion.

21-Year-Old African American Woman Sues Las Vegas Police Department After Suffering Gashes That Required 26 Stitches [Video]

A 21-year-old Los Angeles fashion designer and model filed a $4 million federal civil rights lawsuit against the Las Vegas Police Department and one of its officers for excessive force.

President Obama Defends TPP Trade Deal Against Critics

President Obama has fired back at members of his own party who accuse him of supporting a massive trade deal that champions corporate interests and lobbyist groups.

Columbia Student Sues For Gender Bias, Claims School Failed to Protect Him After Being Accused of Rape

Claiming that Columbia University had failed to protect him against harassment when a female student went public with accusations that he raped her despite school and law enforcement authorities rejecting her case, Paul Nungesser, a Columbia student from Germany, has sued his school.

Diet Pepsi Ingredients: Company to Remove Aspartame from Recipe, Replace with Sucralose

Diet Pepsi will soon be removing the artificial sweetener aspartame from its recipe in an attempt to lure back diet cola drinkers to the soda.