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Zika Virus Destroying Families Across Latin America, Leading to More Moms and Young Children Being Abandoned

Doctors battling the Zika virus outbreak in Brazil fear the rising numbers of infants being born with microcephaly are resulting in more young mothers being abandoned by their partners.

ExoMars is Europe & Russia's Approach to Mars Surface Exploration for Signs of Life; Phase One Launches on Monday

The European-Russian ExoMars is destined for Mars this month in an expedition that could answer the age-old question of if there is life on other planets.

Trump May Not Top Romney's Dismal 27 Percent Latino Vote Support in 2016; Currently at 12 Percent - POLL

Despite his repeated boasts suggesting that he is expecting to net significant Latino support, a new Gallup Poll finds that Republican front-runner Donald Trump is looked upon unfavorably by more than three in every four Latino voters.

Finally, An Attempt to Help Deportation-Fearing Hispanics Trust Law Enforcement More

A Georgia police department has launched its first ever Hispanic citizen's police academy in hopes of fostering a better relationship between the community's rising immigrant population and area law enforcement.

2016 Presidential Polls Shows Donald Trump Leading Marco Rubio in Florida, Neck-and-Neck in Ohio with John Kasich in Ohio for Republican Primary Election

A new CNN Poll of Polls survey finds Republican front-runner Donald Trump on the verge of upsetting both Florida Senator Marco Rubio and Ohio Governor John Kasich in their home states.

Senator Menendez Supports Full Senate Vote for Obama's Ambassador to Mexico

The sole Democratic Latino senator has called on the Senate to schedule a vote to confirm or deny President Barack Obama's nominee to serve as U.S. ambassador to Mexico.

Latinos React to Death of Nancy Reagan

Perhaps recalling how her husband Ronald Reagan signed sweeping immigration into law that led to amnesty for nearly 3 million immigrants, Latinos everywhere are still mourning the recent death of former first lady Nancy Reagan.

Puerto Rico Faces Hundreds of Thousands of Zika Infections

The director of the Center for Disease Control, Dr. Tom Frieden, has warned that the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico could soon face Zika virus infections reaching into the hundreds of thousands.

Miamians Criticize Bernie Sanders Over Fidel Castro Comments

A trio of distinguished now Miami-based former office holders are calling on Vermont Senator and Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders to walk back his repeated praise for Cuban dictator Fidel Castro.

Texas Voter ID Law Heading Back to Court, May Affect 2016 Presidential Election

Latinos and African Americans in Texas may be hindered by the state's voter ID laws on Election Day, dependent on what the U.S. Fifth District Court decides when the hear the case this May.

Apple Warns FBI Encryption Battle Could Affect Latinos

Apple told Univision this week that the FBI's demand for weaker security on iPhones could give the government more power to track immigration.

Immigration News 2016: Trump, Rubio, Cruz Offer Their Solutions to Legal Immigration, H-1B Visa Usage

Immigration once again was a talking point at the final Republican presidential debate before the crucial Florida and Ohio presidential primaries.

Marco Rubio Bounces Back, Donald Trump Sticks to Policy in Low-Key Miami Republican Debate

The four remaining Republican presidential candidates made final pitches to registered votes in Florida, where 99 delegates are up for grabs in next week's winner-take-all Republican primary.

Gun Mortality May be Down by 90% - Here's How

Those in favor of stronger gun control laws may have a reason to celebrate as there are 3 state laws that could reduce gun deaths. Around 90 percent of gun-related deaths could be minimized if universal background checks on firearm and ammunition purchases and firearm identification would be widely implemented in the United States as federal laws.

Immigrant Rights Groups Launch Multi-Million Dollar Campaign to Mobilize Key Immigrant Electorate

A coalition of civic engagement groups have taken aim to politically mobilize millions of immigrant voters especially in three key states with prominent Latino populations.

Rep. Ruben Gallego Calls Out Sen. John McCain for Ignoring Supreme Court Nomination

Gallego called the Arizona senator's inaction on considering a Supreme Court Justice "just another example of GOP destruction and obstruction."

Ted Cruz Hopes His Cuban-American Roots Resonate Among Latinos in Florida

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz is hoping his Cuban American roots will pay dividends for him in the upcoming Florida primary.

New Push for Diversity in New York City's Elite Public High Schools

New York legislators are seeking to fix the diversity problem that's been persistent in elite New York City public high schools.

White House Expands TechHire STEM Education Initiative; Is It Coming to Your Area?

Ahead of South by Southwest, President Obama has announced the expansion of the federal initiative to boost high-tech education in America called TechHire.

World Leaders Offer Opinions About Donald Trump

As Donald Trump becomes an undeniable force in American politics, foreign officials, leaders and diplomats have become increasingly vocal about their fears over a Trump administration.