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Freddie Gray Trial Against Officer Delayed

A Maryland appeals court decided Monday to postpone the trial of a Baltimore police van driver involved in the death of Freddie Gray.

MADD Launches Petition to Charge 'Affluenza Teen' as Adult

Mothers Against Drunk Driving representatives have launched a petition aimed at making certain that so-called “affluenza teen” Ethan Couch is charged as an adult during his next court proceedings.

2016 Election Polls: Millennials Support 'Counter Culture' Candidates Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders

Millennials appear to have a complicated view of the 2016 election and many are not as enthusiastic.

'Affluenza' Mom Seeks Bail Reduction, Court Orders Psychological Exam

The mother of fugitive Texas teenager Ethan Couch is seeking a reduction of her $1 million bond after being charged with hindering the apprehension of a felon in the headline-grabbing "affluenza" case.

Christie Hammers Rubio Over Senate Experience, Attendance

Often dubbed "the world's greatest deliberative body," the U.S. Senate often functions like a high school, and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is the kid who does not show up for class, GOP presidential hopeful Chris Christie quipped on Jan. 11.

Trump Claims Democrats Would Sue Cruz Over Citizenship

GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump is not letting up on his suggestion that Ted Cruz's Canadian birth would lead to trouble if the Texas senator were elected to the White House.

State of the Union 2016: First Lady Michelle Obama Invites DREAMer Veteran

For Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, First Lady Michelle Obama invited several guests to sit by her, including immigration and refugee rights advocates.

State Department Releases Latest Batch of Clinton Emails

The U.S. Department of State on Jan. 8 released the latest batch of emails from Hillary Clinton's private email account, which the former secretary was forced to make public under a court order.

Flint Water Crisis: Community Members Gather at Church for Rally, Free Water

Over 100 people attended a rally in Flint, Michigan, on Saturday in protest of the community's man-made water fiasco.

Clinton, Sanders Tight in Polls in Iowa, New Hampshire

Less than three weeks before the first votes are to be tabulated, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are locked in tight races in both the critical early voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire.

Federal Officials Arrest Two Refugees on Terrorism Charges

Two Palestinian men born in Iraq were arrested separately in the U.S. last week on terrorism-related charges. Federal officials believe both of the men had ties to the Islamic State terror group.

Kate del Castillo Helped Sean Penn Land Interview with 'El Chapo'; Actress Profile

The actress who reportedly brokered Sean Penn’s Rolling Stone interview with fugitive drug lord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman has a relationship with the kingpin that dates back to her once publicly declaring she trusted him more than officials of the Mexican government.

Ted Cruz on Undocumented Immigrants: Yes to More Human Law Enforcement, No to Deportation Raids

Ted Cruz talked with CNN's Jake Tapper over the weekend to clarify his stand on undocumented immigrants as well as to clarify his eligibility in becoming the next U.S. president.

Man Arrested Over Threatening Messages Aboard United Airlines Flight From Anchorage to Denver

A United Airlines flight from Anchorage, Alaska heading to Denver, Colorado was diverted to Vancouver, Canada early Saturday morning after a man made threatening messages. Canadian authorities already have the suspect in custody, but no details about the threat are released.

Nicki Minaj, 'Teen Mom OG' Star Farrah Abraham Engaged in Heated Twitter Battle

Nicki Minaj is involved in another foul-mouthed spat on social media and this time it is against the “Teen Mom OG” star Farrah Abraham. The two exchanged heated words following an offensive comment started by the “Truffle Butter” singer.

Sen. Marco Rubio Heckled During Poverty Forum

Sen. Marco Rubio was heckled during a poverty forum because of his lack of concern for undocumented immigrants.

O'Malley Gets Standing Ovation After Condemning Deportation at the Des Moines Event

Martin O'Malley speaks at the Des Moines event, where he strongly oppose the current deportation policies by the current administration.

Protesters Rally Against Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE Raids in New York City

Protesters from a pro-immigrant rights coalition group last Friday held a rally in New York City airing their grievances against the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids that kicked off last week in response to orders from the Obama administration.

Mother of 'Affluenza' Teen Ethan Couch Takes Out $30,000 from Bank Account and Flees to Mexico With Son

A recent development on the cases of "Affluenza" teen Ethan Couch and his mother, Tonya Couch was reported showing that Tonya apparently took out $30,000 from her bank account before escaping to Mexico with his son weeks before their arrest.

US Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton Gets Vote of Support From Comedienne Lena Dunham

Lena Dunham continues to campaign for Hillary Clinton less than three weeks ahead of the U.S. presidential nominations, this time giving a speech to "Girls" fans in Des Moines, Iowa.