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Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: Governor Urges Swift Congressional Action Now With Zika Virus Threatening Island

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla is continuing his campaign for congressional leaders to move forward with legislation that will give the U.S. commonwealth solutions for its debt and health crises.

Hispanic Groups: House Resolution Against DAPA, DACA+ Is 'Direct Attack' on Immigrants

Latino groups are not happy with the U.S. House of Representatives passing a resolution granting Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., to right to file an amicus brief opposing the President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Robot Clones Will Soon Replicate the Personality of the Deceased, May Accurately Portray Loved Ones

Artificial intelligence experts are predicting over the next five years still grieving relatives will began to immortalize dead relatives by replacing them with synthetic robot clones that come with a digital copy of the loved one's brain.

El Chapo, Mexican Police Killings Linked to Controversial US 'Fast And Furious' Operation

Weapons involved in the infamous U.S. firearms operation "Fast and Furious" have been linked to Mexican drug kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán and the killings of three Mexican police officers.

Latino Groups Sign Letter Urging Hillary Clinton to Commit to HIV/AIDS Strategy

A group, describing itself as "longtime HIV/AIDS survivors, family members, friends and partners of loved ones lost to the AIDS epidemic," has penned a letter to Hillary Clinton asking her to fully commit to a plan to end the disease;s epidemic proportions by the year 2025.

With Marco Rubio Out, Will Conservative Latinos Vote for Donald Trump?

Latinos have played a crucial role in deciding the last four presidential elections. Come November, their opinion of Republican front-runner Donald Trump may determine who fills President Obama's seat.

Latino Democrats Attack 'Out of Touch' GOP's Anti-DAPA, DACA Resolution

House lawmakers were battling Thursday morning over House Speaker Paul Ryan's, R-Wisc., resolution against President Barack Obama’s immigration executive actions.

The Healthiest US County 2016: In California, Marin & San Francisco Make Top 5; Los Angeles Lags Behind

The County Health Rankings was recently released and for California, the figures were very telling on the living conditions in the different counties.

New Dengue Fever Vaccine TV003 Protects Against 4 Types of Virus; More Appropriate for US Cases

With the rise in dengue cases throughout the world, finding an effective vaccine remains at the top of the list of many health officials. Recently, a new kind of vaccine emerged dubbed the TV003. It seems to be a promising innovation as initial studies revealed that the vaccine looks to protect people from at least one type of dengue.

DARPA Will Pay You Thousands of Dollars to Weaponize Household Items

Pentagon, through the Department of Defense's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, is challenging all hobbyist to put their skills and interest to good use.

Surprise Inspections at Immigrant Detention Centers Have Begun

Opponents of immigrant detention centers are applauding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for initiating unannounced inspections at its facilities.

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders More Popular Among Hispanic Republicans Than Donald Trump

Donald Trump has a less favorable image among Hispanic Republicans than either 2016 Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders.

Latino Leaders, Groups to Senate Republicans: Blocking Merrick Garland's SCOTUS Process Impacts Latino Community

Latino lawmakers, advocates and legal groups have welcomed President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland and called on Congress for a fair nomination process.

Conservatives Plan Strategy to Stop Donald Trump, Consider Third-Party Challenge

A growing group of conservatives are planning a closed-door meeting in Washington to discuss ways of slowing the momentum of Republican front-runner Donald Trump.

Human Rights Watch: US Failed to Provide Migrant Children With Legal Counsel

Human Rights Watch filed an amicus brief in a federal appeals court accusing the U.S. government of denying migrant children the right to legal representation in immigration court where they faced deportation.

Supreme Court Nomination Fight: Obama Nominates Merrick Garland, Senate Republicans Already in Opposition

President Barack Obama nominated Merrick Garland, currently chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, to serve as an associate justice for the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday morning.

Opioid Epidemic Sweeps the Country:CDC Advises Primary Care Doctors to Limit Opiate Prescriptions for Chronic Pain

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines on prescribing opioids including OxyCotin and Percocet. Much of the advice is geared for primary care physicians, who prescribe nearly half of the opioid painkillers in the United States.

US Zika Virus Cases Hit 20 in Florida, 3 Confirmed in Alabama; Outbreak in America Unlikely

New Zika virus cases push the numbers higher in the United States, but is it cause for panic already?

Google's New Campus is Redefining the Design and Concept of Corporate World Offices

If you're wondering what Google's new set of offices will look like, an early set of mockups has been released to show its possible appearance once constructed. The images feature a quirky and unique design.

Super Tuesday March 15 Results: Hillary Clinton Has Big Primary Night But One State Still Too Close to Call

Hillary Clinton won big on the latest Super Tuesday primary elections on March 15, scoring huge results in Florida, Ohio and North Carolina.