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National Coffee Day 2016 – The Freebies, Deals and Where to Get a Discounted Brew

While java retailers like Krispy Kreme and Peet's Coffee are handing out free cups on Thursday, others are choosing to take the charitable route. Starbucks, for one, is donating a coffee tree for every Mexico Chiapas blend sold.

Powerball Winning Numbers (UPDATED) – Wednesday, September 28, 2016: $60 Million Jackpot Drawing Time & Where to Watch Live Stream

The Wednesday, September 28, jackpot has jumped to $60 million after there were no grand prize winners in last Saturday's $50 million game.

New Study Finds Only one in Three Unaccompanied Children has Legal Representation in Immigration Court

Roughly just one in three unaccompanied children entering the U.S. illegally are represented by an attorney by the time they make their way to the Immigration Courts system.

How Will Jose Fernandez be Remembered? MLB Players Reminisce on the Latino’s Journey from Cuban Refugee to Pitching Phenom

From Roberto Clemente to Thurman Munson, some of Major League Baseball most beloved players have been taken at a young age. On Sunday, America's pastime lost another one in Jose Fernandez, the charismatic Cuban who risked death in search of his American Dream.

George W. Bush Speech at African American Museum Opening – 'May God Bless Us All' [Full VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT]

Former U.S. President George W. Bush gave a speech at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture's opening ceremony located in the National Mall on September 24, 2016 in Washington, DC. The ceremony was also attended by former first lady Laura Bush, former president Bill Clinton and current president and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama.

Iowa Flooding MAPS 2016: Cedar Rapids Evacuation Area and Inundation Zone in Independence, Cedar Falls, Charles City and Waterloo

Towns, cities located along the Cedar River in eastern Iowa are bracing for the river waters to rise and likely flood the area as more rainfall is expected throughought the weekend.

U.S. Undocumented Immigration Stable, Asians and Central Americans Overtake Mexicans for Largest Incoming Population

Misconceptions about undocumented immigration were debunked with the Pew Research Center's newest report. Immigration into the U.S. is declining and the number of Middle Eastern arrivals remains relatively small.

Powerball Winning Numbers (UPDATED) – Saturday, September 24, 2016: $50 Million Jackpot Drawing Time & Where to Watch Live Stream

The Saturday, September 24, Powerball jackpot is set to hit $50 million after there were no big ticket winners in the September 22, $40 million drawing.

Seattle Elementary School Weighing Allowing Satanic Afterschool Club

A Seattle grade school could be on the verge of allowing a Satanic Temple to operate an after-school program on school ground.

Iowa Flooding Maps 2016 & News Updates: National Weather Service Issues Watch While Central Iowa Braces for Torrential Rain and Flash Floods

Counties across the tri-state area of Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin have been witnessing heavy rainfall for the past several hours and in some cases for the past days which consequently has led to heavy-dute flooding impacting cities and towns.

Mega Millions (UPDATED) – Numbers for Today, Sep. 23, 2016: Pattern in 5 Previous Winning Numbers? $20M Jackpot at Stake While Powerball at $50M

The Friday, September 23rd Mega Million jackpot sits at $20 million after there were no grand prize winners in the September 20 drawing. With that, the jackpot has now rolled over offering a single game winner a cash option payment of $13 million in Friday's game. Make sure to return to this page at 11 p.m. EST for a posting of the winning numbers in real time.

Fall 2016 and the Autumn Equinox: Top Quotes and Things You Need to Know About Sept. 22

The 2016 Autumnal Equinox and Fall season is officially now upon us. With the start of the autumn season on Thursday, September 22, 10:21 a.m. EST to be precise, change is definitely in the air.

Immigration Reform 2016 – News Updates: U.S. Court Rejects ACLU Lawsuit, Undocumented Children Not Allowed Lawyers in Deportation Hearings

A two-year battle over the right to grant all immigrant minors legal representation reached a roadblock this week as a three-judge court panel said their lawsuit would have to be filed individually. Without an attorney, children must face immigration judges alone.

Dianey Santos, Mom of Two Girls, Shot Dead at Bus Stop in June; Now, LA Police Announce $50,000 Reward

Los Angeles Police officials are offering a $50,000 reward for information regarding the case where a mother of two was shot by a stray bullet in a June, 2016 altercation between two men at a bus stop on the corner of South Broadway and West 83rd Street.

Charlotte Police Shooting [UPDATED]: 2nd Night of Violent Protest Over Killing of Keith Lamont Scott; Watch Videos of Clash with Authorities

North Carolina police admit the 43-year-old disabled black man shot dead by police near his home on Tuesday was not the target of an outstanding warrant officers were in the process of executing when the bloodshed erupted. Keith Lamont Scott died in the firestorm, setting off a night of protest and several violent clashes between officers and area residents that continued into the early part of Wednesday morning when parts of Interstate 85 remained shut down by demonstrators.

Powerball Winning Numbers – September 21, 2016: $40 Million Jackpot Drawing Time & Where to Watch Live Stream

The September 21, Powerball jackpot has been reset at $40 million after a lucky winner from Georgia walked away with the $244 million grand prize in the last drawing.

Immigration Reform 2016: 850 Immigrants Mistakenly Granted U.S. Citizenship by DHS; Individuals Tied to ‘Special Interest’ Countries

An out-dated system of identifying potential undocumented criminals allowed hundreds of applicants to recieve permanent residence. Government agencies may denaturalize these individuals if they find it was obtained fradulently.

FULL TRANSCRIPT of Barack Obama's United Nations 2016 Speech – Watch Video of General Assembly Address - Sept. 20

President Obama is slated to address the United Nations General Assembly for his eighth and final time as president early Tuesday, with much of his speech reflecting on the ongoing Syrian migrant crisis.

Domestic Terrorism in NY and NJ? Bombing Locations for Weekend Explosions and Suspect Investigation

FBI found a backpack filled with up to five bombs at a New Jersey train station Sunday night, just a day after 29 people were injured in a Chelsea bombing in New York City. A 28-year-old man is wanted for questioning in connection with both incidents.

2016 Presidential Candidates’ Views on Same-Sex Marriage, Abortion, Immigration, ISIS & Economy

The 2016 presidential race is heating up while both candidates, Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican Party nominee Donald Trump, prepare to face head on in the first 2016 presidential debate at a time where their numbers are narrowing in recent presidential polls. Take a look at each candidates’ views on pressing issues in the United States before the first presidential debate on Monday Sept. 26.