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Rubio Toughens Stance on Immigration

In the wake of critical campaign ads by his rivals Jeb Bush and Ted Cruz, GOP White House hopeful Marco Rubio is taking a tougher stance on immigration, in an apparent attempt to bolster his conservative credentials.

Michigan Gov. Snyder Fires Back at Hillary Clinton on Flint Water Crisis

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder fired back at Hillary Clinton and other critics, who have publicly condemned him over his handling of the water crisis in Flint that has exposed the entire community to toxic levels of lead.

Linda Perry Releases a Heartfelt Apology After Dissing Lady Gaga

Linda Perry made the headlines after dissing Lady Gaga's Oscar nomination on Twitter. Linda Perry made the headlines after dissing Lady Gaga's Oscar nomination on Twitter.

'Fuller House' Spoilers: Elizabeth Olsen to Play Michelle Tanner?

The "Fuller House" made the headlines after the spin-off was first reported last year and fans are eager to know as to whether their favorite twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen would be joining the cast.

Donald Trump Is Not Banned in the UK Despite Massive Votes for Hate Petition

Members of the British parliament debated over a petition calling for Donald Trump to be banned in the U.K after the petition received over 576,000 signatures.

'Making a Murderer' Directors Defend Series by Leaving Out Controversial Evidence

'Making a Murderer' directors broke their silence by defending the hit docu series. "Making a Murderer" has been making the headlines ever since the popular streaming site, Netflix, relased the docu series towards end of December last year.

Climate Change Study: Man-Made Heat Absorbed by Oceans Doubled Since 1997

Man-made heat energy present in the seas has now doubled since 1997, according to the new study headed by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory which was released Monday.

British Lawmakers Debate Banning Trump From UK

Britain's House of Commons on Jan. 18 considered declaring Donald Trump a persona non grata because of his recent comments about Islam in a debate that was the result of an online petition that sought to qualify the GOP front-runner's remarks as "hate speech."

First Ever Flower Blossoms on International Space Station

The zinnia, an edible flower from the daisy family, became the first flower to blossom on the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Scott Kelly posted a photo of the orange flower on Twitter last Jan. 17 as proof of the great achievement.

Republican Candidates Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio Slam Obama Administration Amid Recent Iran Deal

In light of the recent deal between Iran and the U.S., Republican Presidential candidates Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio speak out their individual views, slamming the Obama administration, according to Fox News Latino. The deal was said to swap American prisoners in Iran in exchange of lifting U.S. sanctions towards Iran, Reuters reports.

Mexican Company Pemex Continues to Gain Profit Amid Global Oil Drilling Protests

Mexican-state-controlled company Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) recently announced a positive feedback from their business, claiming that they have gained profit, EFE reports. This also comes amid the global oil crisis and even during the widespread global oil drilling protests, per ABC.

Lyme Disease Is on the Rise as Ticks Invade Almost Half of US

Ticks, the small bugs that carry Lyme disease virus, have been discovered to have extensively spread across the U.S. The insects were able to invade large parts of the states in the period of 20 years.

'Vanderpump Rules' Season 4 Episode 12 Recap: Brittany Cartwright Confronts Lala Kent on Her Flirtation with BF Jax Taylor

‘Vanderpump Rules' season 4 episode 12 is the latest happening on Bravo's popular TV reality series. Monday night's show has been entitled "Leis, Liquor and Lies" and it was a really messy episode as the supposed enjoyable birthday party of Jax Taylor and Tom Sandoval was riddled with conflicts.

Previously Stranded Cuban Migrants Enter US Borders

A recent development came for the immigration crisis in Central America, according to CNN. Cuban migrants who were previously stranded in Costa Rica for months finally arrived in the U.S. borders, some in Miami, according to the publication.

Adidas Appoints Henkel’s Kasper Rorsted as New CEO Amid Herbert Hainer’s Exit

German sportswear multinational corporation, Adidas AG, has recently announced the appointment of Kasper Rorsted as the company’s newest chief executive officer. Rorsted, who’s currently spearheading Dial soap manufacturer Henkel AG & Co., will leave his position in the company in April after eight years of service. He will succeed 61-year-old Herbert Hainer, the company’s longest-serving chief, and will assume his new role on Oct. 1, 2016.

4 Reasons Why Latin America Is Facing Another Difficult Year This 2016

Last year was a difficult year globally, but 2016 will not be much better for Latin America. Due to enormous political tension, power struggles, soaring inflation and falling currencies and commodities, the region became the worst-performing emerging market in 2015. Unfortunately, the World Bank has projected earlier this month that the region wouldn’t grow at all this year.

NYC Schools Expand Language Access, Aids Immigrant Families

The New York Immigration Coalition’s Education Collaborative joined up with New York City Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña to announce the placement of new translation and interpretation support programs for the city’s large immigrant population.

Regular Flights to Cuba Just Months Away, American Airlines Exec Says

Regularly scheduled flights between the United States and Cuba may now only be a few months away, the vice president of regulatory affairs for the world's largest airline predicted this week.

'El Chapo' Lawyers Cite Donald Trump's Hostility in Extradition Fight

Lawyers for imprisoned Mexican drug lord Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán are fighting his extradition to the U.S. by citing Donald Trump’s “hostility” toward Mexicans.

Bernie Sanders Healthcare Plan: 'Medicare-for-All' Proposal Estimated at $1.4 Trillion Per Year

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders disclosed his “Medicare-for-all” plan, which the Vermont senator says will save the country $6 trillion over the next 10 years.