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A conflict map showing the regions given semi-autonomy by Ukrainian parliament. Donetsk is in yellow and Luhansk is in blue.

Russia Applauds Ukrainian Decision on Rebel-Held Regions

Sep 18, 2014 02:06 PM EDT By Payton Guion

Ukraine parliament grants some autonomy to eastern areas

Marina Silva to Push Cuba Toward Democracy, Work on Relationship With US if She Wins 2014 Brazil Presidential Race

Sep 18, 2014 12:36 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

A month ago, Marina Silva entered the race to become the president of Brazil, after the candidate from her Socialist Party was killed in a plane crash. Now the candidate, who is in a head-to-head race against the incumbent, has given her first foreign interview since joining the race.

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Chinese Government Hacked US Military Contractors

Sep 17, 2014 09:40 PM EDT By Olivia Demarinis

Senate investigators confirmed Wednesday that Chinese government-linked hackers infiltrated digital networks of private companies working for the U.S. military.

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Republican Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce Resigns After Saying Women On Medicaid Should Be Sterilized

Sep 17, 2014 04:51 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Former Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce resigned from his position as the Arizona Republican Party's first vice chairman on Sunday after receiving a storm of criticism over his recent statements about sterilizing poor women.

Experts Weigh on Legality of Obama's Executive Actions Ahead of House Judicial Hearing

Voters Split on Congressional Candidates Supporting 'Path to Citizenship'

Sep 18, 2014 09:13 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

In a CBS News and New York Times survey, registered Republican voters overwhelmingly will not support a congressional candidate favoring a path to citizenship. Fifty-eight percent of registered Republicans are less likely to support such a candidate, while only 18 percent would be "more likely" to vote for the candidate.

Scotland Independence Poll, Vote & Referendum News 2014: Will Tally Be too Close to Call?

Sep 17, 2014 11:40 AM EDT By Payton Guion

Scots will vote Thursday on independence from the U.K.

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Citizenship and Immigration Services to Naturalize Over 27,000 New Citizens

Sep 17, 2014 04:34 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced thousands of individuals will be declared citizens as the country commemorates its Constitution.

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Obamacare Citizenship, Immigration Status Issues Risk 115,000 Individual Health Insurance Plans Across 36 States

Sep 17, 2014 01:14 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Across 36 states, 115,000 people could lose their health insurance provided by the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, due to issues pertaining to citizenship and immigration status.

New York City to offer direct service to Central American immigrant refugees at Immigration Court

New York City Offers Public Services Directly to Resettled Undocumented Central American Children

Sep 17, 2014 09:50 AM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

As Central America and Mexico celebrate their independence this week, New York City's Mayor offers direct services to unaccompanied children for education and health assistance.

Arizona GOP Candidates Distance Themselves From Sterilization Comments by Former State Senator Russell Pearce

Sep 16, 2014 03:14 PM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Backlash has caused former Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce to resign as the Arizona Republican Party's first vice chair on the evening of Sunday, Sept. 14, after he made controversial remarks on his weekly radio show, shaming those who receive Medicaid assistance.

New Hampshire Senate Election Poll Tied Between Scott Brown, Jeanne Shaheen as ISIS, Immigration Issues Develop

Sep 17, 2014 10:25 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The difference between "likely voters" and "registered voters" may make the difference for the campaigns of Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and her Republican opponent Scott Brown.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2014: #PowerOfOurVote Urges Latinos to Register, Vote in November Midterm Elections

Sep 16, 2014 04:32 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

With the November midterm elections looming, a coalition of national Latino organizations has launched a campaign to expand the Latino electorate.

Obama Administration 'Aggressive, Coordinated' on Immigration Numbers, Says US Customs and Border Patrol Commissioner

Sep 16, 2014 12:53 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Commissioner Richard Gil Kerlikowske of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency reported on the situation at the southwest U.S. border, stating that the country's border "has been and remains more secure than it has been in decades."

CoverGirl Ad Gets Viral Makeover: Internet Protests Ray Rice Domestic Violence, NFL and Roger Goodell with Baltimore Ravens Model's Black Eye Photoshop

Sep 16, 2014 12:06 PM EDT By Kevin Li

Facebook users turned the #gameface ad campaign into a political statement.

Westchester Festival Caters To Latino Immigrants

Coalition of 50 Hispanic Groups, Celebrities Pushing for Large Voter Turnout

Sep 16, 2014 11:42 AM EDT By Anjalee Khemlani

Coalition of 50 Hispanic groups and celebs pushing for large voter turnout

Thomas Boggs Dead: Famous Lawyer, Lobbyist Dies at 73

Sep 15, 2014 03:26 PM EDT By Payton Guion

Boggs was among Washington's most powerful lobbyists

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo, NJ Gov. Chris Christie Start Bi-State Security Agencies to Improve Terrorism Coordination for Metropolitan Region

Sep 16, 2014 09:19 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The governors of New Jersey and New York announced a multilateral partnership to improve "security preparedness and coordination" for the states' region as the threat of terrorism increased.

GM Recall & Ignition Flaw: Lawyer Says Issue is Responsible for 19 Deaths

Sep 15, 2014 01:35 PM EDT By Payton Guion

GM says the issue was responsible for 13 deaths

DREAMers Ask Hillary Clinton About Barack Obama's Immigration Executive Action Delay

Sep 15, 2014 02:05 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as DREAMers, confronted former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about the immigration system and President Barack Obama's decision to delay an executive action.