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Philadelphia Judge Withdraws State Supreme Court Nomination After Racist Pic He Circulated Surfaces

A longtime Philadelphia judge has withdrawn his name from consideration for the state Supreme Court after an email he sent many viewed as racially insensitive was made public

'Border Patrol' Party: University of Texas Says Phi Gamma Delta's Fraternity Party Did Not Violate Rules

By Paola Hernández
Fiji's "border patrol" themed party held on Feb. 7 did not violate any university rules and will not result in any penalty for the fraternity at the University of Texas, Daily Texan Online reports.

Justice Department to Release Report Criticizing Ferguson Police Department for Unfairly Arresting African-Americans

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. Department of Justice is expected to release a report as early as this week criticizing the police department in Ferguson, Missouri for disproportionately targeting, ticketing and arresting African-Americans.

Kim Kardashian Video Game: 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' Star Wants to Create More Apps, Hopes to Have a 'Bigger Presence in the Tech World'

By Paola Hernández
Fresh off her selection as one of the masterminds on Adweek's list of the hottest mobile game creators of 2014 witht he company have netted $74 million in earnings to prove it, Kim Kardashian admits she is looking for a bigger place in the world of tech creation.

Joe Biden in Latin America: Vice President Visits Guatemala, Will Meet With Honduran and Salvadoran Presidents

By Paola Hernández
Vice President Joe Biden made his second trip to Guatemala along with Jill Biden Monday morning as he prepares for meetings within the next two days.

Consumer Reports 2015 Top 10 Car and SUV Picks: Tesla Model S Takes Overall, Buick Regal Best Sports Sedan, Toyota Prius Best Green Car

By Paola Hernández
If you ask a Consumer Reports auto expert at a party, “What car should I buy?” these cars will be the answer.

Latino challenger Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia's Chicago Mayoral Race Victory Hinges on Black Vote

By Paola Hernández
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel may face a formidable challenger in Jesus "Chuy" García if the Cook County commissioner can win support from the Windy City's black community.

ABC 'World News Tonight' 2015: Cecilia Vega and Tom Llamas Will Be the New Anchors

By Paola Hernández
ABC officially announced Cecilia Vega and Tom Llamas as anchors for weekend show "World News Tonight." Their first show will be March 7.

LAPD Shoot Homeless Man: Video Shows Officers Killing Man Who Officials Say Reached for Gun

By Paola Hernández
LAPD officers shot a homeless man during an altercation. The incident, which happened in the middle of downtown Los Angeles, was caught on video and shows one of the officers shouting that the man had his gun.

Florida Laws 2015: Democratic Lawmakers Push to Repeal Law That Punishes Unmarried Couples Living Together

By Paola Hernández
Democratic lawmakers in Florida have proposed legislation calling for the repel of an archaic law that now allows for the criminal prosecution of unmarried couples found to be living together.

Attorney General Eric Holder Felt Some of His Struggles With Republican Lawmakers Was Partly Driven by Race [Watch]

By Paola Hernández
Outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder admits he suspects some of the struggles he has had with the Republican lawmakers over his more than six-years as the nation's top law enforcement officer were at least partly driven by race.

Pregnancy Over Age 50: 51-Year-Old Single Manhattan Mother Gives Birth to New Baby

By Paola Hernández
Despite being 51 years old, a successful career woman in New York City gave birth to a healthy baby girl last month.

Log Cabin Republicans: California GOP Votes to Recognize Gay Rights Wing

By Paola Hernández
California's Republicans extended an olive branch to gay and lesbian supporters on Sunday when they voted overwhelmingly to officially recognize the Log Cabin Republicans as a charter volunteer organization. The party's LGBT wing, which has at least 200 members in California, had long been marginalized.

North West News 2015: Kanye West, Kim Kardashian Building Jungle Gym on $20M Home for Baby Nori

By Paola Hernández
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are in the process of building a jungle gym for their toddler daughter on the grounds of the $20 million Hidden Hills, California property they recently purchased.

Venezuela-U.S. Relations: Number of U.S. Diplomats in Venezuela to Be Reduced, New Visa Requirements Also Coming

By Paola Hernández
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro wants fewer U.S. diplomats working in the country and has announced measures to limit the number working in the U.S. Embassy.

U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted List: Brazilian Police Arrest American Pastor Accused of Dozens of Sexual Assaults

By Paola Hernández
Brazilian police have finally tracked down and arrested an American pastor accused of dozens of sexual assaults in Minnesota.

Pasco Shooting Update: Antonio Zambrano-Montes' Parents, Area Latinos Want Federal Investigation After Conflicting Autopsy Reports

By Paola Hernández
Investigations into the death of Antonio Zambrano-Montes–the 35-year-old man who threw rocks at cars and ended up being shot by Pasco, Washington, police–have arrived at different conclusions.

Jodi Arias Trial Update News 2015: Jury Continues Deliberating Life or Death Penalty Sentence, Decision Could be Reached Next Week

By Paola Hernández
The jury in the Jodi Arias death penalty sentencing retrial will continue deliberating next week on whether to sentence the convicted killer to life in prison or execution for the murder of her lover, Travis Alexander.

Boston Marathon Bombing Trial Update: Appeals Court Rejects Defense Request to Move Death Penalty Case Outside of Massachusetts

By Paola Hernández
A federal appeals court has rejected a fourth defense request to move the Boston Marathon bombing case out of Massachusetts in order to give suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev a fair trial.

Missouri Shooting Spree: Man Allegedly Kills 7 Relatives and Himself After Finding his Mother Dead

By Paola Hernández
A small rural town in Missouri has been shaken up after a man allegedly killed seven of his relatives and then himself during a shooting spree Thursday night.
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