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Less Than 70% Of People In Latin America Identify As Catholics, Says New Pew Survey

Does this mean that people in Latin America have lost their faith in Catholicism? Probably not. Are the people of Latin America losing faith in the Catholic church? According to a new study, the percentage of devout Catholics - within Latin America - has significantly dropped from 90 percent to 70 percent within the 20th Century.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Communities Prepare as President Obama Eyes Executive Action on Immigration Reform

Communities across the nation prepare for possible executive order on immigration reform Reports of President Barack Obama's intentions to take executive action on immigration reform have spurred some of the areas with large populations of immigrants to prepare their residents for whatever relief may come, according to NBC.

Immigration News 2014: Immigrant Democrats Are More Conservative Than US-Born Counterparts, Says Partnership for a New American Economy Study

Foreign-born citizens are more conservative, study shows The Partnership for a New American Economy kicked off a new Hispanic Engagement Campaign Wednesday in order to highlight the idea that Hispanics are able to align with both the Republican and Democratic party, depending on the issues.

At Least 10 Percent of World's Children Are in Forced Labor, US Department of Labor Study Finds

At least 10 percent of world's children are in forced labor A new survey revealed that at least 10 percent of the world's children are in forced labor and 40 percent of countries are not doing enough to protect the children, according to the Guardian.

Rep. Jim Moran Renews Push for Federal Ban on Animal Testing by Cosmetic Industry

Renewed push for federal ban on animal testing by cosmetic industry Legislation introduced by a Virginia Congressman seeking to ban the use of cosmetics that have been tested on animals is seeing a push for continued support by his successor.

Peter Kessig Beheading Video: ISIS Reportedly Beheads Journalist Peter Kessig, New Video Released

ISIS reportedly beheads Peter Kessig, new video released A former Army ranger who was a U. S. aid worker in Syria is reportedly dead, after the Islamic State released yet another video claiming to have beheaded Peter Kessig.

Joe Biden Announces Refugee Program for Central American Minors

Vice President Joe Biden announced Friday, a program set to launch in December that will grant refugee status to minors who live in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador and whose parents legally reside in the United States.

San Jose State University Official Says Latinas Do Not Have the DNA to Be Successful

A San Jose State University foundation board member and donor claimed that Latinas do not have the DNA to be successful, sparking a protest against their offensive comments on the school's campus.

Ferguson Michael Brown Shooting Trial: Officer Darren Wilson to Return to Active Duty if Cleared in the Death of Michael Brown

Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson would be free to return to work if he is not indicted in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.

LGBT News: U.S. Army Veteran Beaten and Burned by Man He Met at Gay Bar in North Carolina

A North Carolina man was brutally beaten and set on fire by a man that he met at a gay bar last weekend.

Pennsylvania Cop Killer Eric Frein's Manhunt Cost $11 Million

Authorities in Pennsylvania searching for the alleged ambush killer Eric Frein for 48 days spent more than $11 million.

Ban on Blood Donation From Gay and Bisexual Men May Be Partially Revoked by Congress

Ban on blood donation from gay or bisexual men may be partially revoked A 31-year ban preventing gay and bisexual men from donating blood may soon be under consideration to be partially revoked by Congress.

Original Copy of FBI Letter to Martin Luther King Jr. Urging Him to Commit Suicide Revealed

Original copy of letter from FBI to Martin Luther King Jr. urging him to commit suicide revealed Social media and news reports shocked readers as a 1964 letter allegedly sent by the U.

Black Friday and Thanksgiving Shopping: Wal-Mart Employees Planning Black Friday Protests

Many Wal-Mart employees pushing for higher wages at the bargain store mega-chain said Friday that they are planning protests at 1,600 Walmart store locations on Black Friday.

Yoselyn Ortega Murder Trial: Nanny Who Allegedly Killed Two New York Children Blames Parents

The nanny accused of murdering two young children in New York in 2012 claimed that she was the real victim, passing blame on to the kids' parents

Powerball Numbers & Results November 12, 2014: Watch Live Stream Of Drawing For $50 Million Jackpot

The excitement is growing for the Nov. 15 Powerball jackpot, which currently stands at $50 million. The drawing will take place Saturday night at 11 p.m. EDT.

Prince William and Kate Middleton Set to Visit New York in December

New York City will get a visit from the royal family of Great Britain next month. New York City will get a visit from the royal family of Great Britain next month.

First Muslim Prayers at Episcopalian National Cathedral in Washington D.C.

Around 100 people participated in a Muslim prayer ceremony in the National Cathedral in D.C. as part of a show of religious harmony.

Michael Brown Ferguson Cop Shooting: Texas Teacher Fired Over Controversial Tweets About the Michael Brown's Death

The Texas teacher at the center of a firestorm of backlash over a controversial tweet about the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, Missouri was fired on Friday.

Ebola Virus in America Update: Sierra Leone Doctor to be Treated in the U.S. for Ebola

The United States will receive its tenth medical patient diagnosed with Ebola Saturday afternoon. The United States will receive its tenth medical patient diagnosed with Ebola Saturday afternoon.
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