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Puerto Rico Education Secretary: Debt Crisis Rapidly Affecting Children's Health, Safety, Education Experience

In a message to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., Puerto Rico Education Secretary Rafael Roman Melendez further made the case about the commonwealth’s debt crisis and the impact on children’s education.

Trump, Clinton Lead in Latest National Presidential Poll But Sanders, Kasich Run Best in General Election Match-Up

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are the clear front-runners for their respective parties based on the results of a new Quinnipiac University nationwide poll.

Justice Department Fines Realty Company For Discriminating Americans for Immigrant Workers

The Department of Justice (DOJ) reached a historic settlement on Monday regarding a claim against a Louisiana-based realty company that was accused of discriminating against Americans by hiring foreign H-2B workers.

Jeb Bush Endorses Ted Cruz for President Over 'Vulgar' Donald Trump

Former Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush endorsed Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, for president on Wednesday morning.

Donald Trump's Brussels Response: Close US Borders, Use Torture Tactics

Donald Trump is in favor of the U.S. completely closing its border in the wake of the deadly Brussels' airport attacks that left at least 34 dead and more than 200 injured.

Donald Trump After Brussels Attacks 2016: US Has to be 'Vigilant and Smart' in Letting People in

In the wake of the Brussels attacks, Donald Trump did not let the opportunity slip past to rehash two of his more contentious arguments: to be very tough on the borders for those entering the United States - particularly the Muslim people, and to allow torture during terrorist interrogation.

NASA Gets a Glimpse of an Exploding Star for the First Time in History [VIDEO]

The world beyond the planet Earth is becoming increasingly accessible in the past few years, but there seems to be no end to the wonders of space that leaves everyone in awe. The most recent milestone of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is catching a star explosion -- a supernova -- for the first time in history with the Kepler Space Telescope.

Historic Tampa Bay Rays-Cuba Baseball Game Brings Countries Closer Together, Political Differences Remain

The first U.S.-Cuba baseball game since 1999 came hours after a terrorist attack in Belgium and Cuba President Raul Castro's coy response to questions about his country's human rights record.

2016 Primaries, Caucuses Results: Sanders, Cruz, Trump Win Big in 'Western Tuesday' Elections

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., had a good night on March 22 as he secured several dozen new delegates in his bid for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

Obama Cuba Speech: US President Buries Last Remnant of Cold War, Calls for End to Cuban Embargo

President Barack Obama has called on the U.S. Congress to lift the Cuban embargo and abandon the policy that has benefited no one in Cuba or in the U.S.

Primary Voter Turnout Hits Record Numbers; Latinos Could Make the Difference

Republican turnout through the first 12 primaries in the 2016 race for the Oval Office is at an all-time high.

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Maintain National Leads; GOP Voters Still Prefer Trump as Nominee

A new CNN/ORC national poll shows Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton maintaining comfortable leads in their respective battles to secure 2016 presidential nominations. Republican voters show little interest in replacing Trump as the GOP's probable nominee.

US Citizen with Latina Surname Held by ICE After Protesting Donald Trump Rally

Civil rights advocate Jacinta Gonzalez was arrested and detained by ICE after blocking a highway to a Donald Trump event in Arizona last weekend.

Presidential Primaries and Caucuses: Trump and Clinton Lead in Arizona; Sanders and Cruz Favored in Utah

It’s another round of primaries and caucuses on Tuesday with more than 100 delegates up for grabs for each major political party.

Floridians Offer Mixed Response to President Obama's Trip to Cuba

Floridians have offered a mixed response to President Barack Obama's historic trip to Cuba. Floridians have offered a mixed response to President Barack Obama's historic trip to Cuba.

Mexico Pushing US Permanent Residents to Gain Citizenship to Stop Trump: Report

Mexican diplomats are rumored to be masterminding a plan to push emigrants, who have become permanent U.S. residents, to become American citizens, presumably so they can cast ballots against Republican front-runner and hardline immigration opponent Donald Trump.

'Last Week Tonight' Host John Oliver Destroys Trump's Wall Plan

Talk show and political comedian John Oliver dedicated a full segment of the March 20 episode of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” to tearing down Donald Trump’s campaign promise to build a border wall between The U.S. and Mexico.

In Awkward Press Conference, Cuban President Raul Castro Says Human Rights Shouldn't Be Politicized

U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuba President Raul Castro held what may be an awkward press conference as the communist leader was asked about political prisoners and human rights.

North Carolina Community Comes Together to Save Wildin Acosta From Deportation

Endless protest efforts and constant, direct pressure on Immigration Custom Enforcement officials have helped a North Carolina teen stave off deportation to his violent homeland of Honduras.

Democrats Abroad Results: Latin America 'Feels the Bern' and Helps Bernie Sanders Win Nine Delegates

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders won nine delegates thanks to voters living outside the United States.