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Senate Election 2014: Kentucky Candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes' Attack Ad Ask "Where Was Mitch McConnell?"

With less than two weeks remaining for Kentucky residents to register to vote, the state's secretary of state launched an attack advertisement against Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., accusing him of being absent on important matters in Congress.

What To Expect at 69th UN Session on Immigration, Climate Change, and Islamic State

Sep 23, 2014 01:00 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The 69th General Debate at the General Assembly will include discussion of immigration, climate change and the potential threat of the Islamic State (IS) militant group.

White House Intruder Omar J. Gonzalez Held Without Bail

Sep 22, 2014 09:01 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Prosecutors say the man charged with climbing over the White House security fence and running inside with a knife last Friday was "a danger to the president."

Three Missing Afghanistan National Army Officers Found Near Canadian Border

Sep 22, 2014 04:10 PM EDT By Payton Guion

Men went missing after a trip to Massachusetts shopping mall

People's Climate March, New York City, Sept. 21, 2014

Over 400,000 Rally Against Climate Change, Photos and Video From NYC March

Sep 22, 2014 05:08 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

Organizers of the People's Climate March in New York City were anticipating 100,000 people on Sunday. The actual turnout was quadruple that, with over 400,000 people attending.

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ICE Agent Shares 'Humanitarian Mission' But Immigrant Rights' Groups Offer Different Accounts

Sep 23, 2014 07:50 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Hundreds of undocumented immigrant women and children are in detention facilities across the U.S., and providing the medical needs of the individuals may be a demanding task for the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, but one ICE agent has been credited to saving the life of a little girl's life.

Women's Midterm Election Vote 'Crucial' For Equal Opportunities, Rights, Says Hillary Clinton

Sep 22, 2014 04:26 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made another public appearance and urged women to be engaged in the political process in order to advance women's rights.

Reporters interview an undocumented immigrant outside the locked offices of Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) with other members from the immigrant youth-led organization United We Dream as they demonstrate against lawmakers who do not support an end to deporta

Immigration Reform Would Help US Economy, Says House Speaker John Boehner: 'Sooner We Do It, The Better'

Sep 22, 2014 11:59 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The House of Representatives has not passed an immigration reform bill, but Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-OH, said legislation would help the country's economy.

Afghans Prepare For Securing Country's April 5 Election

Presidential Election: Afghanistan Creates New Executive Position, Shared-Power Agreement

Sep 21, 2014 03:14 PM EDT By Anjalee Khemlani

Afghanistan creates new executive position, shared-power agreement

iOS/Android: Apps Increasingly Help to Form Political Views, Provide Insight

Sep 21, 2014 02:40 PM EDT By Anjalee Khemlani

Apps increasingly helping to form political views, provide insight

Knights Templar Drug War: Cartel's Top Leader Aquiles Gomez Found Dead in Mexico

Sep 21, 2014 01:19 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Gomez was discovered dead in his house in Lazaro Cardenas by Mexican police on Friday.

Selling Mitch McConnell: What's love got to do with it?

Sep 21, 2014 08:32 AM EDT By Staff Reporter

Mitch McConnell is hardly a lovable guy. The Republican leader in the U.S. Senate has a dour public persona and many of his constituents don't view him as a "real Kentuckian," according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that underscores what his election campaign already knows - McConnell has an image problem.

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

Women's Leadership Forum: Latinas Feel Unrepresented at Democratic National Committee Event

Sep 20, 2014 06:07 PM EDT By Anjalee Khemlani

Latinas feel unrepresented at Women's Leadership Forum of Democratic National Commitee event

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Immigration Assistance' Organizations Scammed Millions from Immigrants, Deadline to File Claims Approaches

Sep 21, 2014 02:14 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

There is still time for people to file claims for compensation after they were scammed out of thousands of dollars by two of the nation's largest immigration service organizations.

President Barack Obama on his immigration reform agenda in the White House Rose Garden, June 30, 2014

White House Intruder: Secret Service Launches Investigation After Break-In

Sep 20, 2014 12:39 PM EDT By Selena Hill

Secret service is investigating how a man was able to make it pass security and run to the front doors of the White House before being apprehended on Friday.

National Latino Voter Registration Campaign Prepares Second 'Push' on National Registration Day

Sep 22, 2014 09:36 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

A major online drive for voter registration, notably geared toward the Latino community, is scheduled to take place with the help of approximately 75 national organizations.

House, Senate Pass Defense Authorization for Syrian Rebels Against Islamic State, Obama 'Pleased' With Bipartisan Support

Sep 20, 2014 12:46 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Putting aside their political affiliations, Congress has passed authorization to combat the Islamic State militant group before going on recess, and it is ready for President Barack Obama's signature.