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Brazilian Election Day: Incumbent President Dilma Rousseff Heads into Election Day Ahead of the Polls but for How Long?

Oct 05, 2014 05:02 PM EDT By Robert Abel

Brazilian incumbent president Dilma Rousseff heads into election day ahead of the polls but for how long?

'Real Time with Bill Maher': Ben Affleck and Bill Maher Clash over Islam

Oct 05, 2014 01:43 PM EDT By Robert Abel

Ben Affleck and Bill Maher got into a heated debate over Islam

Marina Silva, Brazilian Presidential Hopeful: Her Poll Numbers Are Down and 'Avengers' Mark Ruffalo Withdraws His Support

Oct 05, 2014 02:17 PM EDT By Chaka Phillips

Can Marina Silva make a quick comeback in the 2014 Brazil presidential elections? Mark Ruffalo is not supporting Silva because of her anti-gay ideals.

Fed-up Bulgarian Voters May Fail to End Political Deadlock

Oct 04, 2014 10:56 PM EDT By Staff Reporter

Bulgarian voters fed up with political deadlock may end up with another shaky coalition after a snap election on Sunday, leaving the European Union's poorest member struggling to resolve a banking crisis and revive growth.

Man Pretending to Be Congress Member Slips Pass Secret Service at an Event With Obama

Oct 04, 2014 04:02 PM EDT By Selena Hill

There are reports that an imposter managed to swindle his way backstage at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation awards dinner, where President Barack Obama delivered a speech.

Allegations of Immigrants Being Sexually Assaulted Leveled Against Texas Detainee Guards

Oct 06, 2014 09:46 AM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

Central American women often running away from sexual violence in their home countries claim women are being sexually assaulted by guards at a Texas detention center, according to a civil rights group.

Joe Biden: Being Vice President is a 'B---h' [Video]

Oct 04, 2014 12:00 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Known for his colorful candor and word choice, Vice President Joe Biden recently told a college student that the position of VP can be a real "b---h."

House Speaker John Boehner on Latest Unemployment Rate: Democrats Trying to Convince 'Things Are Great'

Oct 04, 2014 07:50 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The overall U.S. unemployment rate fell to its lowest levels in six years, but Republicans are not celebrating the achievement.

Mitt Romney 2016 Presidential Chances: Will the Former Republican Nominee Run Again?

Oct 03, 2014 03:39 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Mitt Romney's latest interview he does not turn down the possibility that he may run in 2016; however, other GOP members do not believe he will run.

Immigration Reform and the Republican Party

Immigration Reform News 2014: GOP Leaders Speak About Broken Immigration System

Oct 03, 2014 02:46 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus on Thursday urged his party to step past criticism of President Barack Obama's delay on Immigration Reform

Australia announced on Friday that it would be sending six fighter jets to launch airstrikes against ISIS in Iraq.

Australia Joins War Against Islamic State

Oct 03, 2014 02:33 PM EDT By Payton Guion

Officials announce they are sending fighter jets to help the fight

New Poll: Support For Obama Among Latino Millenial Voters Dropping; 'Definite' Millennials Voters Prefer Republican-Controlled Congress

North Carolina Voting Laws Changed: Federal Court of Appeals Reverse Provisions Allegedly Discriminating Low Income Voters

Oct 03, 2014 06:54 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed two provisions of North Carolina's 2013 voting law that law groups claimed were restrictive against minorities.

Presidential Elections 2016: Sen. Marco Rubio 'Not Quite Ready' to be President, Says Fellow GOP Senator

Oct 03, 2014 04:50 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Immigration reform could factor the potential presidential run for Sen. Marco Rubio, R-FL, but his recent stance on the issue has soured the view of a fellow Republican senator.

Immigration Reform Executive Action Between Midterm Elections and End of 2014, Obama Tells Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Oct 03, 2014 12:55 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama confronted the immigration system and plans for executive action to Latino attendees at the annual Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Gala on Thursday.

As Midterms Loom, Obama Shifts Spotlight to Economy

Oct 03, 2014 05:57 AM EDT By Staff Reporter

President Barack Obama tried on Thursday to turn the spotlight on the economy, the issue U.S. voters care about most ahead of November midterm elections, making the case that his policies have steered the country away from the brink of collapse and laid a foundation for growth.

Election 2014 Polls: Voters' Number One Concern Going Into Midterm Elections Surprises Pollsters

Oct 03, 2014 09:24 AM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

An AP-GfX poll asked voters as they head into the mid-term elections what was their main concern from a list to include terrorism, healthcare, social issues, immigration or the economy.

Protests against Secure Communities when the program was first introduced now lawmakers and sheriffs' offices are stopping the program

Immigration Reform News 2014: New York City Council Proposes Bill to Stop Detaining Immigrants Without Warrants

Oct 03, 2014 09:13 AM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

This week, New York City Council speaker, Melissa Mark-Viverito announced she will introduce a bill to end the imprisonment of people without a judicial warrant at Rikers Island prison.

Joaquin Castro on Board, Twin Brother Julián Keeping Quiet About Hillary Clinton Running for President in 2016

Oct 02, 2014 03:39 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Joaquin Castro may be boasting his support for a 2016 presidential run by Hillary Clinton, but his twin brother Julián is staying mum on the subject.

White House Flaunts 'Fact Sheet' on Obama Administration's Accomplishments for the Latino Community: From Immigration, Health Care and Economics

Oct 03, 2014 08:34 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama has had a turbulent few months with the Latino community due to inaction from Congress on immigration reform and his executive action delay. Despite the setbacks in Washington, D.C., the White House wants to remind the Latino community of the Obama administration’s accomplishments.