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Gay-Marriage Opponents Brace for Supreme Court Ruling, Push Local Legislation

With the Supreme Court poised to hold a "historic hearing" on same-sex marriage later this month, opponents of such unions are aggressively pushing legislation on the state level to shield individuals who cite religious objections in denying services to gay couples.

Hillary Clinton Eats Incognito at Ohio Chipotle: Restaurant's Manager Thought 'She Just Was Another Lady'

Chipotle claims it is all about "integrity," but Hillary Clinton just added some "incognito" to the Mexican fast food chain's recipe. The newly announced presidential candidate managed to lunch at its Maumee, Ohio, location without anyone noticing.

Michael Slager News: Man Files New Lawsuit Against South Carolina Officer Accused of Shooting Walter Scott [Watch]

A new lawsuit has been filed against the South Carolina police officer who is currently facing murder charges for fatally shooting an unarmed black man in the back earlier this month.

Blackwater Contractors Sentenced for Nisur Square Massacre

Three Blackwater contractors have been sentenced to 30 years in prison while a fourth has been sentenced to life in prison for their involvement in the Nisur Massacre of 2007 in which unarmed Iraqi civilians were killed.

Wayne Community College Shooting: Suspect in North Carolina Shooting Found on Daytona Beach

The suspect wanted for a deadly shooting that ended in the death of a North Carolina community college employee was arrested Tuesday in Florida, police said.

Race Car Instructor Killed in Lamborghini Crash at Disney World's Exotic Driving Experience

Officials confirmed that a professional race car instructor was killed over the weekend while riding in a Lamborghini at Walt Disney World's Exotic Driving Experience, where he worked.

Walter Scott Shooting: South Carolina Police Officer Won't Face the Death Penalty for Fatally Shooting Unarmed Black Man

A local newspaper reports that the South Carolina police officer charged with murder for fatally shooting an unarmed black man in the back will not face the death penalty.

Two-Year-Old Boy Falls Into Cheetah Exhibit at a Cleveland Zoo; Zoo Officials Press Charges Against Mother

A two-year-old boy is recovering after falling into a cheetah exhibit at a Cleveland zoo over the weekend.

Ohio Teen Steals $25K From Grandfather and Hands Out $100 Bills to Classmates

A middle school student from Ohio seems to have put a new twist on the folklore of Robin Hood by stealing $25,000 from his grandfather and redistributing the money to his classmates.

Jodi Arias Trial Update: Arias Gets Life in Prison with No Chance of Ever Being Released

A judge in Phoenix, Arizona sentenced Jodi Arias to life in prison Monday with no possibility of ever getting out, according to the Associated Press.

New York Cabbie Fined $15,000 for Telling Lesbian Couple not to Kiss

A New York judge has put a high price on love and ordered a local cab driver to pay $15,000 for telling a lesbian couple to stop kissing in his taxi.

New York City Council Challenges Mayor to Hire 1,000 Cops

The New York City Council, which so far has largely marched in lockstep with Bill de Blasio, may be setting up a clash with the mayor as it once again proposed to hire 1,000 additional officers for the local police department.

Twitterverse Mocks Hillary Clinton Campaign's Logo, Compares It to Hospital Logo & FedEx

Hillary Clinton on Sunday stuck to a low-key style to "officialize" her 2016 White House run, as had been widely expected. But at least in the Twitterverse, the Democratic frontrunner was not able to stir away from controversy, as many users were uneasy with a very visible part of her newly announced campaign: its logo.

Volunteer Oklahoma Deputy Apologizes for Accidentally Killing Unarmed Black Man in Tulsa While on Duty

Oklahoma officials have released video footage of the shooting of an unarmed Black man by a volunteer police deputy in Tulsa County.

Atlanta Public Schools Cheating Scandal: Educators Offered Last-Minute Plea to Avoid Jail Time

Sentencing will take place Monday morning Atlanta Public Schools educators have been offered a last-minute deal to keep them out of jail after being convicted of a cheating scandal, USA Today reports.

Marco Rubio Expected to Announce U.S. President Candidacy Monday Following Hillary Clinton Announcement

All eyes will be on U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, on Monday as the Republican senator from Florida with Cuban roots will declare whether or not he will run for president in 2016.

Hillary Clinton Announces 2016 Candidacy for President in YouTube Video

Hillary Rodham Clinton officially joined the race for the 2016 Presidential elections on Sunday. Hillary Rodham Clinton officially joined the race for the 2016 Democratic Presidential ticket on Sunday.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Names Long Beach Native its Top Male Scholar

Chris Soriano, a 21-year old native of Long Beach, has just been named The Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s “Male Scholar of the Year” for 2015.

Pew Teens & Social Media Report 2015: Young Latinos Love Anonymous Sharing Apps and... Google Plus?

This week, the Pew Research Center released its recurring report on social media use among teens in the U.S. Among the survey's findings are some interesting insights on how young Latinos express themselves online.

Obama and Castro: A Historic Meeting, 50 Years in the Making

This weekend, Cuba's leader met face-to-face with the President of the U.S. for the first time in decades.
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