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The State of Sanctuary Cities in the US

With top GOP presidential candidates Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio all calling for an end to so-called “sanctuary cities,” the future of safe havens for undocumented migrants has become a core policy issue.

3 Chinese Students in California Sentenced for ‘Lord of the Flies’ Bullying Style

Three Chinese students at a California school were sentenced to prison for physically assaulting two fellow Chinese students.

Latino Students Are Hit Hard by Student Debt Crisis

Latino and African American students are the hardest hit in the ongoing student debt crisis, despite generally taking on lower levels of debt than some of their other peers.

This Clot-Busting Drug Increases Survival Chances From Hemorrhagic Stroke

Two new studies suggest that tPA can help patients with hemorrhagic stroke. Two new studies suggest that a clot-busting drug used for heart attacks and non-bleeding strokes has the potential to decrease the death rate among patients with hemorrhagic stroke.

Did Ricky Martin Plagiarize His 'Vida' 2014 World Cup Song?

Luis Adrian Cortes Ramos filed his second lawsuit against Ricky Martin over the "Vida" issue.

'El Bernie' Sanders is Lucky to Have Arturo Carmona in His Campaign

Bernie Sander's campaign staff, Arturo Carmona, reveals that they are gaining a growing support from the Latino community.

Brazilians Not as Fond of Wal-Mart as Americans

Wal-Mart closed several of its stores in Brazil. Wal-Mart is very popular in the U. S. It is among the busiest stores in the country. However, it does not sustain the same success in Brazil.

Hillary Clinton's Ad Promises Deportation Relief to Undocumented Immigrants

Hillary Clinton’s new advertisement promises deportation relief to undocumented immigrants living in the United States.

Luis Gutiérrez, Housing Secretary Julián Castro Endorse Hillary Clinton

Luis Gutierrez, Julián Castro and other well-known members of the Latino community are endorsing Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. The support could prove very vital in the upcoming Nevada caucuses on Saturday, Feb. 20.

Why Ted Cruz Feels He Shouldn't be Called a Hispanic Presidential Candidate

Ted Cruz had a huge victory in the Iowa caucuses, potentially making him the first Hispanic U.S. president.

What Will Happen to the 4,100 Cuban Migrants now Stranded in Costa Rica?

After an agreement has been reached by Central American leaders, thousands of Cuban migrants are finally moving into the United States after being stranded in Costa Rica for three months.

Democratic Town Hall: Clinton's Immigration Reform Bill Will Be Introduced Within 100 Days in White House

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton made their final pleas on national television to attract voters, particularly Latinos, ahead Saturday’s Nevada caucus.

Nevada Caucus 2016: Democratic Candidates, Supporters Make Their Final Campaign Push

The campaigns and supports of Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton are preparing to engage Latinos and immigrants supporters as Nevada caucus weekend approaches.

It's Official: 'Hispanic' is Now a Race

On Feb. 16, a U.S. appeals court ruled that “Hispanic” is a race. On Feb. 16, a U. S. appeals court ruled that “Hispanic” is a race. In 2012, Christopher Barrella filed a racial discrimination lawsuit after the position of police chief for Freeport in Long Island, New York was given to a white Hispanic man, Miguel Burmudez.

Renewed US Embassy in Havana Shines 54 Years After Closing

The reestablishment of relations between the United States and Cuba has brought attention to the building that will once again house United States Embassy employees.

Latino Leaders Hammer on Bernie Sanders' Immigration Record

Ahead of Saturday’s Nevada caucus, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton received the endorsements of prominent Latino leaders, who also hammered on Bernie Sanders’ immigration track record.

Obama to Visit Cuba in March Despite Americans' Mixed Views

The White House confirmed President Barack Obama will visit Cuba in March, becoming the first U.S. president to visit the island in nearly 90 years.

Is Sam Smith Anorexic?

Sam Smith lost 50 pounds, but his weight loss success triggers some to suspect that he is anorexic. Several fans are surprised after seeing Sam Smith's recent photos.

'The Vampire Diaries' Season 7 Episode 13 Spoilers: Enzo & Damon Hunt a Vampire Hunter Down

In the next episode of “The Vampire Diaries,” Damon (Ian Somerhalder) will agree to help Enzo (Michael Malarkey) look for the vampire huntress Rayna Cruz (guest star Leslie Anne-Huff) to save his loved ones.

What Will You Do if You Won the $1.6B Powerball Jackpot?

The $1.6 billion Powerball craze is over with three winning tickets finally hitting the jackpot back in Jan. 14. But first, what will you do if you were the single winner of the largest lottery jackpot in history?