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Government Recognizes Same-Sex Military Couple, Awards Benefits to Spouse

After a suicide bomber in Afghanistan killed Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Donna Johnson on Oct. 1, 2012, her wife and fellow guardswoman Tracy Dice Johnson was left in the dark as to whether or not the U.S. military would recognize their marriage and grant her the same benefits to which heterosexual married couples are entitled.

Gay Marriage Laws and News: Oregon Judge Strikes Down Same-Sex Marriage Ban in the State

By Paola Hernández
On Monday, Oregon became the 18th state to permit same-sex marriage after a federal judge ruled that the state's voter-approved ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional.

Immigration Law & News: Latinos Playing Key Role for California Republicans Running for Re-Election

By Paola Hernández
Immigration policies are primary issues for southern California Republicans who are running for re-election in predominantly Latino districts.

US Immigration Reform News: Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson Addresses Secure Communities, Border Security Issues [Watch]

By Paola Hernández
On Thursday, Jeh Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Security, discussed future plans to re-examine the controversial immigration enforcement program Secure Communities.

Ground Beef E. Coli Recall: 1.8 Million Pounds of Meat Affected in Four States

By Paola Hernández
A Detroit meat packing company recalled beef after E. coli infections in four states. Today 1. 8 million pounds of ground beef was recalled by a Detroit meat packing company.

Tobacco & Cigarette Age Minimum: New York City Raises Age Restriction to Buy Cigarettes to 21

By Paola Hernández
On May 18, New York City implemented a law signed by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg raising the minimum age to buy cigarettes from 18 to 21.

Russia & Ukraine News 2014: No Signs of Russia Withdrawing Troops From Ukraine Border, NATO says

By Paola Hernández
NATO said Monday that there are no signs that Russia has withdrawn its troops from the border of east Ukraine.

Jodi Arias Trial News Update: Arias Appears in Court, Defense Argues to Ban Cameras in Second Penalty Phase

By Paola Hernández
In wake of the second phase of the Jodi Arias murder trial, the convicted boyfriend killer appeared in an Arizona courtroom on Friday, May 16, for a preliminary hearing.

Chinese Military Officials Caught Cyberspying on American Companies; US Charges Five with Espionage

By Paola Hernández
On Monday, the US announced that it will charge five Chinese military officials with cyberspying on American companies. According to a U.S. government official, the five individuals will be slammed with espionage charges of cyberspying. It will be the first time the U.S. Department of Justice is accusing China of such spying.

VA Scandal 2014 in Phoenix: Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki Voices Frustration Over Negligence; Obama Administration Steps in

By Paola Hernández
Secretary Eric Shinseki faces harsh criticism following the revelations of malfeasance and falsification at the hands of VA medical staff.

Switzerland Vetoes Highest Minimum Wage in the World: $25-an-Hour Referendum Did Not Pass

By Paola Hernández
The proposed increase would have made Switzerland the country with the world's highest minimum wage.

Colorado Governor Signs Groundbreaking Medication Bill Into Law: Gives Terminally Ill Patients Access to Experimental Medicine

By Paola Hernández
On Saturday, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a groundbreaking bill into law, which gives terminally ill patients access to experimental medicine not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Vietnam-China Dispute Worsens: China Maintains Oil Rig, Sends Ships to Vietnam

By Paola Hernández
China continues evacuation of its citizens in Vietnam as protest continue. However, China refuses to remove its oil rig from Vietnamese waters, claiming sovereignty over the area.

FCC Spectrum Auction Impact: Hispanic-Owned Businesses Should Create Online Presence Now, Says HISCEC

By Paola Hernández
It is no secret that the rate of Hispanic-owned businesses and entrepreneurs are growing in the United States, but a reason why some firms struggle appear to be lack of wireless technology understanding.

Thousands Flee Massive Floods in Serbia and Bosnia: Torrential Rains Destroy Land and Cause Casualties

By Paola Hernández
Severe flooding has forced thousands to leave their homes in two Baltic countries. Other European nations have pledged their support.

Russian Satellite Breaks Up in Atmosphere: Russia Threatens US Space Program

By Paola Hernández
Ukraine crisis hinders space cooperation between the U.S. and Russia. The only place left to successfully launch spacecraft is a Soviet space base in Kazakhstan.

Pentagon Uses Zombie Scenario for Training: US Military Has Elaborate Response to Apocalypse in Document 'CONOP 8888'

By Paola Hernández
Like many would suspect, or at least hope, the Pentagon and the U.S. government have emergency responses already planned out for natural disasters and attacks on the home front.

Bolivia Goes to The Hague to Reclaim the Sea From Chile: Centuries Long Dispute Brought to UN

By Paola Hernández
What does this mean in terms of diplomatic relations between Chile and Bolivia? And why does Bolivia want to go The Hague?

Update on Climate Change: Trying to Reduce Poverty Through Climate Action

By Paola Hernández
How does Climate Change correlate with poverty? Perhaps climate change is continuing poverty, as well as affecting security.

Ukraine Military Action Continues in East: Pro-Russian and Government Forces Battle for Control

By Paola Hernández
Fighting continues in east Ukraine as government forces and their sympathizers attempt to regain control of the region.
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