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Thanksgiving 2014: Martin Sheen Honors Cesar Chavez, UFW & Farm Workers Who Bring Food to Our Table

Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the table with your loved ones and reflect upon what you're thankful for, it's also the perfect time to remember the hard-working farm workers who help bring food to your table.

Pope Francis News and Quotes: Catholic Church Leader Says People of God Can't Forgive 'Scandalous' Priests Who Make Money Off Church

Pope condemns priests who treat church like a business The Pope recently condemned priests who have turned the church into a business and are attached to money.

US Airstrikes Have Killed 900 in Syria Since August, Numbers of Defects to ISIS Terrorist Group Grows

The death toll of the U.S.-led airstrikes against the Islamic State in Syria has surpassed 900. The death toll of the U. S. -led airstrikes against the Islamic State in Syria has surpassed 900, CNN reports.

President Barack Obama's Executive Action Plan: Numerous Advocacy Groups Applaud Obama But Say That It's "Not Enough"

Several advocacy groups have praised President Barack Obama after he took to the stage this past week to speak to the American public about the deportation of millions.

Ebola Outbreak News 2014: Cuban Doctor in Stable, But Serious Condition After Contracting Deadly Disease

A Cuban doctor who contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone is currently in stable condition after undergoing two days of treatment at a Swiss hospital.

Concern About Brazil's 2016 Olympics Raised After Corruption Probe Into Energy Giant Petrobras

Ahead of the 2016 Olympics, a corruption probe in Brazil is raising other questions about the largest construction firms.

Obama Executive Action on Immigration: Mexico, Central America Leaders React to Obama's Immigration Actions

President Obama's immigration reform plan will ease the deportation for nearly 5 million immigrants who are in the U.S. without legal documents, and Mexico and Central American leaders have weighed in with praise for his reforms.

Nearly 36 Million People Still Living in Slavery; Number Rose in 2014

The amount of people still living in modern-day slavery exists in English speaking and non-English regions.

Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto's Stepdaughter Sofia Castro Called a Thief Before Attending Latin Grammys

Sofia Castro, the stepdaughter of Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto, was verbally attacked before attending the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas on Thursday.

US Invests $68M to Modernize Mexico's Courts; Defendants Will Be Innocent Until Proven Guilty

The U.S. government is going to fund the Mexican court and justice system reform by providing $68 million over five years, The Associated Press reported.

Russia & Ukraine Crisis News: Vice President Joe Biden Calls Russia's Behavior in Ukraine a 'Flagrant Violation'

U.S. recognition of Russia's takeover of Crimea is not a question of time, Vice President Joe Biden assured Ukrainian leaders on Friday. "The United States will never recognize (the) annexation, and (Biden) warned Moscow that it faces greater isolation if it continues its 'provocative action,'" the Los Angeles Times said.

Latin Music Artist News 2014: Chilean Drummer Val Sepulveda Talks Career, Rise to Top of Male-Dominated Music Scene (Exclusive)

Chilean drummer Val Sepulveda, the Grand Prize winner of the 2013 "Hit Like a Girl Contest" -- the only international competition for female drummers organized by Drum! Magazine, Tom Tom Magazine and TRX cymbals, spoke with Latin Post in an exclusive interview about her rise to the top of a mostly-male music scene.

Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial Update: Reeva Steenkamp's Mother Speaks Out About 'Blade Runner'

Reeva Steenkamp's mother, June, is speaking out against her daughter's killer, Oscar Pistorius.

Immigration Executive Action Update: President Obama Outlines Executive Action Plan In Las Vegas Speech

On Friday, President Obama outlined his executive action plans on immigration reform to a crowd at Del Sol High School in Las Vegas. The actions, announced Thursday, will affect up to 5 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., many of whom are the parents or spouses of legal residents.

11 Dead in Zimbabwe, Africa Stampede Following Service by 'Servant of God Prophet' Walter Magaya [Pics]

Eleven people were killed in a stampede following an early morning religious service on Friday in a Zimbabwe sports stadium.

Over 300 Mexicans Protest for Missing Students Outside New York Mexican Consulate For Global Day of Action

Hundreds of Mexicans protested outside the Mexican Consulate in New York to show global solidarity over a corrupted government, a desire for the end to the "Drug Wars" and the 43 missing Ayotzinapa students.

Ebola Symptoms: Death Toll Rises to Nearly 5,500; Rate of Transmission Still 'Intense' in West Africa, WHO Says

Ebola remains a significant health crisis in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that the Ebola epidemic death toll has risen to nearly 5,500 out of 15,351 cases identified in eight countries, reports Huffington Post.

Global Warming Facts: Study Finds Increased Crop Production Is Causing Rise in Greenhouse Gas Carbon Dioxide

Increased production of corn, wheat, rice and other crops in the Northern Hemisphere contributes at least 25 percent of the seasonal increase of the concentration of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

President Enrique Peña Nieto Calls for 'Peace and Justice' Following Mexico City Protests of 43 Missing University Students

Protests erupted throughout Mexico denouncing the government’s ill response to the abduction of 43 college students who disappeared two months ago. Protesters called for the resignation of President Enrique Pena Nieto as they clashed with police in Mexico City.

Duchess Kate Middleton and Prince William Pregnancy Update: Pregnant Duchess of Cambridge Hosts Awards Ceremony in Her Home

Last week, the International Business Times reported that the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, who has undergone bouts of "severe morning sickness," was living at her parents in Buckleberry, under the watchful eye of her mother. She is now reportedly back in her home.
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