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160 Fined During Denver's 4/20 Celebrations

More than 125,000 people attended the 4/20 celebrations in Denver over the weekend. Police fined around 160 people for public smoking.

White House Security: California Man Arrested for Jumping White House Fence, Pleads Not Guilty in Court

The California man who was arrested late Sunday night for jumping over the White House fence pleaded not guilty to unlawful entry before a Washington, DC judge on Monday.

Ohio Police Officer Refuses to Shoot Murder Suspect who Threatened to Shoot Him [Video]

A new video of an Ohio police officer refusing to shoot a murder suspect who charged at him is getting national attention.

Puerto Rico's Alexandra Lúgaro, First Independent Candidate for Governor, Unveils Plan for the Future

Alexandra Lúgaro wants to change things in Puerto Rico and break free from the shackles of a dysfunctional two-party system that has brought the island to its knees.

Bill Clinton 'Proud of' But Absent From Hillary's Campaign

Former President Bill Clinton on Sunday weighed in - very briefly - on his wife Hillary's second White House bid, CNN reported, telling Ryan Nobles - a national correspondent for the news channel's newswire - that he was "proud of her."

US, Cuba Relations: New York's Andrew Cuomo Becomes First Governor to Travel to Cuba in 50 Years

Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo became the first U.S. governor to visit Cuba in 50 years. As the U.S. federal government continues its diplomatic relations talks with Cuban government officials, Cuomo said he wants New York State and its businesses to be among the first to build trade and marketing partnerships with the island nation.

Rand Paul Slams GOP Colleagues, Says His Actions 'Separate' Him 'From Many Other Republicans'

"Speaking ill" of his fellow Republicans, presidential candidate Rand Paul flagrantly violated Ronald Reagan's "Eleventh Commandment" on Sunday when he slammed some of his GOP colleagues over their hawkish foreign policy.

Marco Rubio on Same-Sex Marriage: Presidential Hopeful Says Being Gay Not a Choice, Doesn't Think Same-Sex Marriage Is 'a Constitutional Right'

Sen. Rubio, who is running for president, said on "Face the Nation" he believes people do not choose their sexuality but are born with it. His views counter some Republicans' views on homosexuality.

US Navy Unveils Swarming Drone System Called LOCUST [Watch]

The LOCUST program is currently testing the feasibility of swarming drones, designed to work in groups autonomously and with minimal human oversight. The drones will work in both defensive and offensive missions.

Clinton's Campaign Is Reaching Out to Latino Community Leaders and USHCC Early

Latino business is getting a crack at some Presidential candidates early in the process, as Hillary Clinton is reportedly joining the pool of hopefuls planning to meet with members of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce soon.

Sen. Lindsey Graham Is '91 Percent Sure' He Will Enter 2016 GOP Primary

Graham unexpectedly made the semi-announcement on Fox News Sunday. Sen. Lindsey Graham is almost positive that he will enter the 2016 presidential race, but he will be a longshot against the other well-funded Republican nominee hopefuls, according to Fox News.

U.S. State Deptartment Says Report on ISIS Camps in Mexico Is Unfounded

On Friday the U.S. State Department dismissed a recent report that Islamic State fighters, being helped by drug cartels, were running training bases near the U.S. southern border in an effort to smuggle terrorists into states like Texas.

Immigration Reform News Today: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Working on New Reform Bill

As the debate on immigration reform rages on, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus is working on another alternate proposal that, if finalized, could be discussed on Capitol Hill this year.

Hispanics More Confident in Ability to Pay for College Than Most Americans - Gallup

Even though tuition prices are rising, Hispanics still call college affordable The majority of Hispanics in the United States are optimistic about higher education, saying that they think college is affordable, even as tuition prices and debt levels continue to rise for post-high school students.

Sen. Ted Cruz to Hold Q&A With U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Palomarez

In effort to counter speculation that he is trying to distance himself away from the Latino community, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz will hold a Q&A with U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce later this month.

Takedown of Mexican Cartel Boss 'El Gafe' Leads to Gunfire, Chaos in U.S. Border Town of Reynosa

After Mexican security forces arrested a leader of one of the main drug gangs operating in the border city of Reynosa on Friday, gun fights broke out and vehicles in the area were set on fire.

T-Mobile vs. Sprint: Subsidiaries Univision and Boost Mobile Battle on Cheap Calls, Texts to Cuba

Boost Mobile from Sprint and Univision Mobile from T-Mobile are now offering deals on calls or texts to Cuba.

Protests Outside New Orleans Courthouse as Obama's Immigration Order Still Stalled

On Friday demonstrators gathered outside of a New Orleans federal courthouse to voice their frustration at the way President Obama’s attempts to overhaul the U.S. immigration system seem to have been stifled.

Babysitter Reports Watching Abducted Child in Washington

A man called police after realizing that he was babysitting an abducted child after seeing the child on an Amber Alert, ABC News reports.

Parents Continue to Opt Out of Common Core Standardized Tests

Thousands of students across the country are opting out of standardized tests aligned to the controversial standards of Common Core, which serves to evaluate and help states improve academic performance.
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