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Chris Christie Backs Suit Against Obama Immigration Action

Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie is supporting Texas and other states in their lawsuit over President Barack Obama's executive orders benefitting undocumented immigrants.

Puerto Rico News: Coast Guard Seizes 1,100 Pounds of Cocaine Worth $16M

The U.S. Coast Guard last week seized a shipment of about 1,100 pounds of cocaine worth some $16 million off the coast of Puerto Rico.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Rejects House GOP Budget For 2016

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus has resoundly come out against the House Republican budget for 2016, which passed on Wednesday. The CHC argues the budget attempts to slash the deficit by doing away with programs essential to working and middle-class Americans.

Controversial Abortion Bill: Arizona Approves Legislation Preventing Taxpayer Money From Paying for Abortions

Arizona women may no longer be able to buy health insurance through the federal marketplace if their plans include abortion coverage after lawmakers passed a hotly debated bill that includes such restrictions.

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl: Former Taliban Prisoner Charged with Desertion

The U.S. military has charged Sgt. Bergdahl with desertion after he left his post in Afghanistan five years, leading to his capture by terrorists. He could face life in prison, if convicted.

Aaron Hernandez Murder Trial News Update: Trial Halted Because of Bomb Threat

A bomb threat in a courthouse Thursday has temporarily stopped proceedings of the Aaron Hernandez murder trial, according to the Associated Press.

Bigfoot Evidence and Sightings 2015: Old Photo of Bigfoot in Colorado Sparks New Debate

A 7-year-old photo allegedly showing Bigfoot roaming through a field in southwest Colorado near a tiny town called Silverton has resurfaced, sparking new debate.

World's Fastest and Tallest Roller Coaster Fury 325 Opens at Carowinds [Watch]

Fury 325 is a steel roller coaster at the Carowinds amusement park located in both North and South Carolina.

Attorney General Kamala Harris Petitions Judge to Suppress 'Kill the Gays' Ballot Initative in California

California Attorney General Kamala Harris has taken legal action to suppress what she calls an "utterly reprehensible" ballot initiative that seeks to outlaw homosexuality and kill gay people in the state.

Florida Teen Kills 6-Year-Old Brother and Commits Suicide Following Argument Over Food

Florida police are investigating a shocking murder-suicide in which a 13-year-old boy shot and killed his 6-year-old brother following a disagreement over food.

Pew Research Study Reveals 60 Percent of U.S. Hispanics Speak English or are Bilingual

Analysis released from the Pew Research Center's 2013 National Survey of Latinos shows that nearly 62 percent of U.S. Hispanic adults speak English or are bilingual.

Circus Elephants Help Keep 18-wheeler Upright

Two elephants provided some unlikely roadside assistance when an 18-wheeler got stuck in mud alongside Interstate 49 in Louisiana. The truck was taking three pachyderms from New Orleans to Frisco, Texas, and its driver called Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's deputies for help when he was unable to continue his trip.

Terry McAuliffe Benefited From 'Unprecedented' Special Treatment from DHS, According to Report

Terry McAuliffe benefited from "unprecedented" special treatment from a top official at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security when he sought to secure EB-5 immigrant-investor visas for his electric-car company, a report from the agency's inspector general said.

Afghanistan War News Update: Obama Halts Troop Withdrawal; 9,800 to Remain

The president has agreed to maintain less than 10,000 troops in the country through 2015, after his Afghan opposite asked for more flexibility in the U.S. troop withdrawal schedule.

Wisconsin State Trooper and Bank Robbery Suspect Die During Gunfire Exchange

A Wisconsin state trooper and a man suspected of robbing a bank were fatally shot late Tuesday afternoon during a shootout that took place on the west side of Fond du Lac.

Opportunity Rover Landing: NASA Robot Accomplishes Mars Marathon Milestone

Twin robot explorers, Spirit and Opportunity, were sent to Mars in search of answers about the history of water on the planet.

Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama Meet for Hour-Long Talk at the White House

Clinton has met Obama occasionally at the White House since she left the administration in 2013. U. S. President Barack Obama met with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for about an hour on Monday, reports Reuters.

Obamacare: Ted Cruz and Family Sign up for Government Healthcare After Losing Insurance

The Texas Republican and his family will have to sign up for the government healthcare plan since they lost the insurance provided by his wife's job.

Heinz Agrees to Purchase Kraft Foods, Combined Companies to Have Revenue of $28B

Deal was assisted by cash injection from Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway Heinz will merge with Kraft Foods creating a food giant, the third-largest in North America.

Powerball Numbers & Results March 25, 2015: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $40 Million Jackpot

Wednesday’s Powerball is here, and the jackpot is currently estimated at $40 million or a cash value of $26.8 million.
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