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New UC San Diego Study Finds Voter ID Laws Hinder Minority Voting

Feb 15, 2016 03:56 PM EST By Glenn Minnis

A new University of California, San Diego study finds that Republican-driven voter ID laws are hindering minority voter turnout heading into the critical 2016 presidential election.

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After Scalia's Death, A Likely Scenario in Supreme Court's DACA+, DAPA Case

Feb 15, 2016 04:38 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Despite the sudden passing of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, a decision on President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions lawsuit can still take place without him.

2016 Presidential Election Interest High Among South Carolina Millennials: Poll

Feb 15, 2016 12:25 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

South Carolina millennials are have shown interest in the ongoing presidential campaign, based on polling data released days before the Republican primary.

Authorities Find Portable Saunas, Bars, Luxury Cells in Mexico Prison

Feb 15, 2016 05:30 AM EST By Staff Writer

On Feb. 14, the state government said that the police seized control of the Topo Chico prison.

Kabul International Airport Cleared of Explosives

Russian Air Strike Makes It Impossible to Implement Partial Syria Ceasefire

Feb 15, 2016 06:01 AM EST By Mel Abad

The apparent partial Syria ceasefire sees new hindrance after Russia fails to adhere to the agreement and continue its air strikes in Syria.

Haitian Presidential Candidates Debate In Miami

Haiti Elects Jocelerme Privert as Interim President for the Next 120 Days

Feb 15, 2016 06:00 AM EST By Peter de Jesus

Amid the turmoil in the country, a new president has emerged in Haiti, at least for now.

TURNOUT: Latina Congressional Candidate Dolly Elizondo Hopes to Break Glass Ceiling in Lone Star State

Feb 16, 2016 09:23 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

There has never been a Latina from Texas elected to the U.S. Congress, and Dolly Elizondo is campaigning to break that glass ceiling for the Lone Star State while championing the issues of education and immigration.

Obama Holds Bilateral Meeting With Russian President Putin At UN

Russian Prime Minister Says the World Is in a 'New Cold War'

Feb 15, 2016 06:00 AM EST By Paolo David

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said during the Munich Security Conference last Feb. 13 that the world is in a "new Cold War." Medvedev cited NATO's feelings towards Russia and said the comments in front of world diplomats like US Secretary of State John Kerry, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.

John Kasich on the Issues

Feb 15, 2016 06:52 AM EST By Roberto Ontiveros

Although not as well-known as his fellow GOP presidential hopefuls, John Kasich, the current governor of Ohio, has been quietly rising in the polls.

Justice Scalia's death could shift Supreme Court power balance

Feb 15, 2016 06:00 AM EST By Glenn Minnis

Even as the praises for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia poured in on all fronts, the mother of all partisan battles appeared to be taking shape as to what should happen in the wake of his demise.

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders Tied in Nevada

Feb 14, 2016 11:16 AM EST By Glenn Minnis

With less than a week to go before the Nevada caucuses, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are now deadlocked in the heavily Latino populated state as their fight to secure the Democratic nomination intensifies.

Republican Presidential Candidates Debate In Greenville, South Carolina

South Carolina Republican Debate Recap: Candidates Remember Justice Antonin Scalia, Personal Attacks Intensify

Feb 14, 2016 09:21 AM EST By Jose Serrano

Donald Trump blamed 9/11 on Jeb Bush's brother, Marco Rubio said Ted Cruz can't speak spanish, and all Republican presidential candidates held a moment of silence in Judge Antonin Scalia's memory in the GOP's ninth debate of the election season.

Justice Antonin Scalia Gives Talk In Virginia

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Dies at 79, Leaves Question About Successor

Feb 14, 2016 12:20 AM EST By Jose Serrano

The longest-serving judge on the Supreme Court died this weekend, leaving behind a record of conservative decisions and outspoken dissents.

Presidential Polls 2016: Donald Trump With Strong Lead in South Carolina Ahead of Primary

Feb 14, 2016 11:02 AM EST By Selena Hill

New polls show Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in the lead by as much as 27 points in the primary race for South Carolina.

Immigration Reform News: Donald Trump Releases Anti-Immigration Ad in South Carolina Ahead of Primary

Feb 14, 2016 11:01 AM EST By Selena Hill

In wake of the political showdown to win the South Carolina primary, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump released a new ad doubling down on his anti-immigration rhetoric in The Palmetto State.

Donald Trump threatening to sue Ted Cruz

Feb 13, 2016 04:54 PM EST By Glenn Minnis

Donald Trump is admonishing Republican rival Ted Cruz to "clean up his act" or run the risk of facing a suit from him charging that he is "not a natural born citizen."

Republican Candidates Take Part In Debates At Reagan Library In Simi Valley

South Carolina Republican Debate 2016: Rubio, Cruz Look to Rebound After New Hampshire Primary

Feb 13, 2016 03:27 PM EST By Jose Serrano

Rubio and Cruz each earned three delegates following Tuesday's first-in-the-nation primary, but anything short of a second-place finish in South Carolina would jeopardize each candidate's chances of winning the Republican nomination.

Donald Trump Expands GOP Lead, Bernie Sanders Surges Among Democrats

Feb 12, 2016 04:50 PM EST By Glenn Minnis

Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump's respective wins in New Hampshire appear are propelling each of them to new heights within their parties, a new poll shows.

Donald Trump Attacks Pope Francis, Calls Him 'Very Political Person'

Feb 12, 2016 04:19 PM EST By Glenn Minnis

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is criticizing Pope Francis as a "very political person" in light of the pontiff's plan to visit areas ravaged by the ongoing drug war and the border during his trip to Mexico.