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University of Texas at Austin Considering Increasing Funds for Latino, Ethnic Studies as Border Patrol-Themed Party Sparks Protests

After reports came out about a University of Texas at Austin fraternity party, hundreds of students marched through the University of Texas at Austin's campus on Thursday to rally against the Phi Gamma Delta (or "Fiji") border patrol party and the way Hispanics were portrayed.

David Carr Cause of Death: The New York Times Media Columnist Dead After Collapsing at Newspaper's Office

By Paola Hernández
Esteemed New York Times media columnist David Carr collapsed and died Thursday night while he was at the newspaper's office. He was 58 years old.

Mega Millions Numbers & Results February 13, 2015: Live Stream of Drawing Time; $74M Jackpot

By Paola Hernández
It may be Friday the 13th, but that doesn't mean that you won't be the lucky winner to hit the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, which currently stands at a whopping $74 million. The drawing will take place on Friday night at 11 p.m. EST.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Shooting News: Craig Hicks' Facebook Page Said He Has a 'Duty' to Insult Religion

By Paola Hernández
Neighbors say that Craig Stephen Hicks, the man charged with fatally shooting of three Muslim-American college students in North Carolina on Tuesday, was angry and confrontational towards people within his community.

Latin Social Media Roundup: Twitter Proves Americans Have Much to Learn About Puerto Rico After Winning Powerball Ticket Comes From US Commonwealth

By Paola Hernández
A huge Powerball jackpot will be split by three separate winners, and now those who did not win are expressing their anger that one of the winning tickets is from Puerto Rico.

Alabama Gay Marriage Law and Ban: Mobile County: Couples Given Same-Sex Weddings, Licenses After Federal Judge Issues Order

By Paola Hernández
Officials in Mobile County, Alabama, on Thursday complied with an order from a federal judge compelling them to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Bradley Edward Manning News: US Army Approves Hormone Therapy for Transgender WikiLeaks Informant Chelsea Manning to Become a Woman

By Paola Hernández
Chelsea Manning, the soldier convicted of forwarding sensitive national-security information to the whistleblower organization WikiLeaks, has been approved for hormone therapy to continue her transition to a woman.

Dozens of United States Marine Corps Members Injured by Fire Extinguisher in Training Exercise in California Base

By Paola Hernández
The injured Marines were exposed to halon, used in fire extinguishers, but none were seriously injured. The Marine Corps. say the men were treated at a hospital and most were released soon after.

Bob Simon Dead: Witness of Car Accident Death Says CBS Journalist 'Lost Control' of His Lincoln Town Car in NYC

By Paola Hernández
Legendary "60 Minutes" correspondent and CBS News foreign reporter Bob Simon died Wednesday night in a car crash in New York City. He was 73.

Obamacare Enrollment Deadline 2015: Taxpayers without Health Insurance Will Be Penalized

By Paola Hernández
The deadline for Obamacare coverage is Feb. 15. If you miss the deadline, you may not be able to get coverage until 2016. If you don't have health care coverage in 2015, you'll be penalized when you file your 2015 federal income tax return in 2016.

Weird News: Cincinnati, Ohio Middle School Teacher Loses Discrimination Lawsuit Over Being Fired for Her Fear of Children

By Paola Hernández
A U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati has upheld a lower court's decision against a retired school teacher who claimed she was discriminated against by the school board based on her fear of young children

Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak News Update 2015: Majority of US Troops to Leave West Ebola

By Paola Hernández
American troops will leave Liberia by the end of April and only leave a small force to coordinate with and help Liberian efforts to combat the Ebola epidemic.

Measles Outbreak 2015 Latest News: Possibly Infected LinkedIn Employee Rode BART Train in Bay Area, California

By Paola Hernández
Bay Area residents in California may have been exposed to measles a week ago after an infected rider traveled aboard the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). City officials have told residents to be aware of symptoms as they conduct their investigation.

Amanda Knox Case & Latest News Update 2015: Accused Murderer Gets Engaged to Seattle Musician Colin Sutherland

By Paola Hernández
Last year, an Italian court re-convicted Knox and her ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito for the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher. Knox has appealed.

Powerball Lottery Results: Officials Uncertain if Puerto Rico Lotto Winner Will Have to Pay Federal Tax on Jackpot Winnings

By Paola Hernández
Someone in Puerto Rico is about to cash in as a Powerball winner. Lottery officials on the island are unsure if he or she will have to pay taxes though.

Nick Cannon & Nicole Murphy Relationship News 2015: Pair Spotted Dining Together; Are They Dating?

By Paola Hernández
Nick Cannon and Nicole Murphy were recently spotted in Manhattan's Meatpacking District eating dinner at a secluded table, sparking rumors the two may be an item.

Craig Hicks' Wife Says University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Shooting Was Over a Parking Spot, Not a Hate Crime

By Paola Hernández
The fatal shootings of three Muslim-American college students in North Carolina have sparked global outrage as the Islamic community and supporters demand that their murders be investigated as a hate crime.

Mexican Drug Cartel News: DEA Says Mexico Drug Ring Used Plains, Kansas Bank to Launder Millions

By Paola Hernández
A Mexican cartel apparently used a small southwest Kansas bank to launder some $2 million in drug proceeds, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration alleges in an affidavit.

Animal Rescue News 2015: Owner of Florida's 'Zombie Cat' Sues Humane Society of Tampa for Custody

By Paola Hernández
In January, a car hit the 1 ½-year-old cat named Bart who continues to heal after he allegedly "awoke from the dead."

Chris Kyle Death Details: Eerie Text Messages by 'American Sniper' Revealed, Widow Taya Testifies in Eddy Routh Murder Trial [Watch]

By Paola Hernández
Opening arguments in the murder trial of Marine Corps veteran Eddy Ray Routh, the man accused of killing former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, revealed Wednesday that Kyle had sent his friend, Chad Littlefield, a text message that read, "This dude is straight-up nuts," during their drive to the gun range on Feb. 2, 2013, where he was killed.
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