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National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, Latino Advocates Address 'Setback' of Obama Immigration Executive Action Delay

Sep 10, 2014 01:23 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

A coalition of 39 national Latino advocacy organizations responded to President Barack Obama's executive action delay on immigration. The coalition, known as the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), expressed "anger" and "disappointment" with Obama's decision.

Poll: Americans' Support of Undocumented Immigrants Obtaining Citizenship Declining; Republicans, Blacks See Big Change

Sep 10, 2014 10:09 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

According to a new poll, Americans' views on immigration and citizenship for undocumented immigrants is changing.

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio Calls for Life Suspension of Ray Rice Over Violent Video [Watch]

Sep 09, 2014 04:36 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Florida Senator Marco Rubio has joined the debate over former NFL Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, after a video of the athlete punching his then-fiancée cost him his job on Monday.

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White House Promotes Obama's Four Principles for 'Common Sense' Immigration Reform Proposal

Sep 10, 2014 09:15 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Obama said he would announce an executive action if Congress does not provide him a "common-sense" comprehensive immigration bill. To support what he's looking for, the White House outlines four main principles for a "common-sense" proposal.

Obama on Immigration Reform: 59 Percent Disapprove of Immigration Management, Job Approval Hit New Lows

Sep 10, 2014 06:30 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama's handling of immigration and his overall job performance has declined to new lows based on polling data.

Bill Clinton to Join President Obama in 20th Anniversary of AmeriCorps

Sep 09, 2014 02:28 PM EDT By Olivia Demarinis

Former President Bill Clinton will visit the White House this week to join President Barack Obama in celebrating the 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps.

Naturalization Ceremony Held At Annual League Of United Latin American Citizens Convention

GOP Senate Primaries, Gubernatorial Races in Five States Today

Sep 09, 2014 01:18 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

Voters in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island will decide who will be on the gubernatorial ticket for the November elections, and there are races for House and Senate seats in the five states.

Senate Elections 2014: Latino Vote 'Small' in Close Senate Races, But Eligible Voter Turnout Growing

Sep 09, 2014 05:25 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Senate Democrats in narrow reelection races could have been impacted by President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration. While Obama decided to postpone an executive action until after the November elections, eligible Latino voters are few in hotly contested states.

Number of Unaccompanied Minors Continues to Fall as Latino Voters May Skip Election Day

Sep 09, 2014 11:45 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

For the second month in a row, the number of unaccompanied children crossing the border has decreased.

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin Begins 10-Year Sentence

Sep 08, 2014 06:15 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Ray Nagin, the former New Orleans mayor who was convicted on 20 corruption charges earlier this year, began his 10-year sentence in federal prison on Monday.

Immigration Reform Update: Obama's Executive Action Delay is 'Betrayal' for Latinos, Say Immigrant Rights Groups

Sep 09, 2014 06:50 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

With President Barack Obama confirming that execution action on immigration won't come until November, likely after Election Day, national Latino and civil rights groups expressed anger over his "betrayal."

Federal Judge to Hear Arguments on Marriage Equality in 3 States

Sep 08, 2014 03:49 PM EDT By Payton Guion

Judges will rule on upholding gay marriage bans in Idaho, Nevada and Hawaii

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Mexican Ministries Sign Cross-Border Education, Foreign Affairs Agreement

Sep 09, 2014 06:40 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's three-day trip to Mexico resulted in an agreement regarding an education and foreign affairs collaboration and partnership, but immigration was not on the table.

President Barack Obama Defends Delay in Immigration Executive Order

Sep 08, 2014 12:48 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama has delayed announcing any potential executive action on immigration until after November's midterm elections. According to Obama, the reason for the delay was not to benefit Senate Democrats hoping to hold onto their narrow majority in the chamber.

Mitt Romney Attacks 'Two Peas' President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, But Will the Republican Run in 2016 Presidential Election?

Sep 08, 2014 10:56 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney said that he would be a better president than some notable Democrats, but will the Republican run in the 2016 presidential election?

US Unemployment Rate: House Speaker John Boehner on 'Disappointing' 6.1 Percent Unemployment Rate

Sep 08, 2014 02:58 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The national unemployment rate declined in August, but Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-OH, expressed disappointment with the figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Rabies Outbreak: China Euthanizes 5000 Dogs and Will Vaccinate Another 100,000

Sep 07, 2014 06:25 PM EDT By Robert Abel

Authorities in China culled nearly 5000 dogs in after at least 4 people have died of rabies in recent months..

Spotlight on Marina Silva: Silva in the Running to Becoming Brazil's First Black President

Sep 07, 2014 03:16 PM EDT By Chaka Phillips

Who is Marina Silva? Where did she come from?

Female Immigrant From Guatemala Running for US House of Representatives, Hopes to Represent a Los Angeles District

Sep 07, 2014 09:24 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

California State Senator Norma Torres has been through a lot. She left a war-torn nation as a child to come to the U.S. and create a better life with her family. She then devoted her life to public service. Now, Torres is running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.