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Immigration, Drug Cartels Not Honduras' Fault, Says President Juan Orlando Hernandez, Blames Countries 'North and South'

Sep 25, 2014 04:53 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The Honduran president addressed the immigration crisis at the United Nations General Assembly's General Debate on Wednesday. After U.S. President Barack Obama and Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto did not mention immigration, Honduras' Juan Orlando Hernandez Alvarado spoke of the high crime rates and migration of children from his country.

The body of Mexican congressman Gabriel Gomez was found in this burned-out SUV, along with the body of his aide.

Congressman Gabriel Gomez Likely Murdered By Cartel

Sep 25, 2014 11:33 AM EDT By Payton Guion

Congressman was kidnapped on Monday in Guadalajara

Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto Avoids Immigration in United Nations General Assembly Address

Sep 25, 2014 12:43 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

With an influx of undocumented immigrants entering Mexico from Central American countries, immigration was projected to be a topic for Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto to address the United Nations General Assembly. He instead focused on the purpose of the U.N.

Islamic State Airstrikes in Syria: House Speaker John Boehner, Senate Lawmakers Support Airstrike Decision

Sep 24, 2014 05:43 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Following the first airstrikes to combat the Islamic State (IS) militant group in Syria, congressional leaders have issued their first comments on the issue while continuing their recess.

National Voter Registration Day, Sept. 23, 2014

More Than 1,400 Immigrants Register to Vote After New York Voter Drive

Sep 25, 2014 09:19 AM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

A voter registration campaign underway by the New York Immigration Coalition saw over 1,400 new American immigrants sign up to vote over the past two weeks.

United Nations General Assembly: Barack Obama Calls for Support to Dismantle Islamic State, Neglects Immigration

Sep 24, 2014 04:37 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama's campaign to combat terrorism continued at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. The president also discussed the Ebola virus outbreak and the Russian-Ukrainian crisis.

NATO claims that Russian troops have been withdrawing from eastern Ukraine.

NATO: Russian Troops Leaving Ukraine

Sep 24, 2014 01:45 PM EDT By Payton Guion

Partial Russian withdrawal could be positive sign for Ukraine conflict

Immigration Rights Groups Criticize ICE's New Texas Family Detention Center

Sep 24, 2014 01:29 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced plans to establish a new family detention facility to address the increasing numbers of undocumented immigrants entering the country, and national Latino and immigrant rights groups are not pleased.

Brazil refused to sign an anti-deforestation pledge at Tuesday's UN summit in New York.

UN Summit: Brazil Rejects Anti-Deforestation Pledge

Sep 24, 2014 12:56 PM EDT By Payton Guion

South American country has struggled with deforestation

President Barack Obama's Immigration Executive Action Will Do 'An Awful Lot' After Midterm Elections, Says Joe Biden

Sep 24, 2014 09:10 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama soured relations with immigrant rights groups with his immigration executive action delay, but Vice President Joe Biden reassured Latinos that comprehensive reform will come.

Nancy Pelosi Urges Latinos to Blame Republicans, Not Barack Obama, for Immigration Reform Delay

Sep 23, 2014 03:50 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Immigration advocates have attacked President Brack Obama's decision to delay executive action on immigration until after the November elections. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, on the other hand, remains optimistic that this delay may prove more fruitful for those in favor of immigration reform.

Bill Clinton Gives Hints About Grandchild's Due Date

Sep 24, 2014 10:37 AM EDT By Selena Hill

It looks like it won't be very long before former President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary, the former Sectary of State, become grandparents.

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

Sep 23, 2014 03:32 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

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.