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Cruz Slams Obama on Gun Control

Republican White House hopeful Ted Cruz is accusing President Barack Obama of misleading Americans when he claims that his executive actions on gun violence are not aimed at taking people's weapons away.

Ted Cruz Faces Looming Suit on Presidential Eligibility

Florida Congressman Alan Grayson is planning to file suit challenging Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz’s legal eligibility to assume the Oval Office as president.

RNC Spotlights Colorado Latino, Diverse Leaders in New #LeadRight2016 Ad Campaign

A Latino, son of Mexican immigrants, living in the influential state of Colorado is among the focus of the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) latest diversity advertising campaign.

Rubio, Cruz Battle for Undecided Iowan Voters

Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz continue to fight over the undecided Republican voters across Iowa and even New Hampshire four weeks before voting is set to begin.

Latina Gets Even With Starbucks Barista Who Used Her Credit Card for $212 Grocery Shopping on New Year’s Day

A cashier from Starbucks California has lost her job after being busted for stealing her customer's credit card info to go on a shopping spree.

BMW Sticks to Diesel Engine in US Amidst Volkswagen Woes

BMW maintains their stand on selling diesel engine cars across the U.S., saying that they have no reason to back down as U.S. consumers continue to patronize their brand.

Restaurant in Brooklyn Sells 24K Gold Flake Doughnuts for $100 Each

This year doughnuts will now cost more than just calories. Williamsburg’s Manila Social Club presents The Golden Cristal Ube Donut, adorned with Cristal champagne icing, filled with ube mousse and champagne jelly, and sprinkled with 24K gold flakes for $100 each.

‘Hamilton’ Tickets Lottery Suspended Over Safety Issues

"Hamilton," the hit Broadway musical started its $10 ticket lottery for matinee shows. With people vying for the discounted tickets, lines for the daily draws have gone longer and of late, the people on queue already covered most of the Broadway area -- from 46th Street to Times Square.

Latinos Have Until the End of January to Sign Up for Health Insurance

The Obama administration is currently encouraging uninsured Latinos to start going to enrollment centers so they can sign up for health insurance.

Benghazi Attack Relived in Upcoming Film '13 Hours'

After years since the well-known Benghazi attack in Benghazi, Libya klled a U.S. ambassador and three other Americans back in 2012, the events on that day will be relived in a new film, "13 Hours," directed by Michael Bay and written by former army rangers Kris Paronto, John Tiegen and Mark Geist, who were part of the encounter.

Cuban Immigrant Headed to US Dies in Panama

In light of the recent surge in Cuban immigrants trying to enter the U.S. borders in the midst of the news that U.S.-Cuban relations are on restoration, one man dies while on the Panama-Costa Rica border while waiting with hundreds of Cubans trying to reach the U.S.

Trial Kicks Off for Former NYPD Cop Who Allegedly Stole From Latino Motorists

The trial has started for the former New York Police District cop, Scott Greene, from Suffolk County after being charged for allegedly stealing money from Hispanic drivers between 2010 and 2014. Reports say that court resumed on Tuesday where Greene pleaded not guilty.

GOP Mudslinging Continues: Ted Cruz Camp Taunts Marco Rubio's Fashionable Boots

Marco Rubio's high-heeled boots have become the talk of the town recently, but the camp of GOP rival Ted Cruz has used them to snicker at the junior senator from Florida.

Morgan Stanley Appoints Cohm Kelleher as President Amid Greg Fleming’s Departure

Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, is currently in the middle of leadership transition as the company announced the appointment of its investment banking chief, Cohm Kelleher, as its sole president. The appointment came after current wealth-management division president Greg Fleming decided to leave the firm to pursue other opportunities.

Macy’s Inc. Plans to Fire 4,000 Employees, Shut Down Stores due to Disappointing Holiday Sales; Department Store Chain Struggling to Attract Customers?

Uh-oh! The world-famous department store chain, Macy’s Inc. has recently announced some bad news. On Wednesday, Macy’s revealed its plans to lay off about 4,350 employees and to shut down 40 stores across the country due to its disappointing holiday sales. The current shakeups at Macy’s also proved that the firm has been struggling to attract customers.

United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz Undergoes Heart Transplant; Potential Return Delayed as Airline Company Continues to Assuage Shakeups

Almost three months after suffering a heart attack on Oct. 15, United Airlines’ parent company United Continental Holdings Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer Oscar Munoz underwent a heart transplant on Wednesday. While his return was previously reported in the first quarter of 2016, latest report said his imminent comeback will be by the end of the first quarter or the start of the second quarter.

US Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Goes on Twitter Rant Against Actor Samuel Jackson Over Golf

Donald Trump sent a series of tweets about Samuel Jackson after the actor revealed Trump's National Golf Club gave him a bill even though he wasn't a member of the club.

San Bernardino Shooter’s Friend Pleads 'Not Guilty' to Charges of Terrorism

The man who bought the rifles used in the San Bernardino terrorist attack last month pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing him of conspiring with one of the shooters and providing material to support terrorists.

Fox News Host: Obama Used 'Raw Onion’ For Fake Tears During Gun Executive Action Speech

A Fox News host slammed President Barack Obama for getting emotional during his speech announcing executive actions to curb gun violence, and even suggested that the president used "a raw onion" to produce fake tears.

Philadelphia Mayor Kenney Reinstates 'Sanctuary City' Policy

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is prohibiting city law enforcement officials from working with federal immigration agents, paving the way for the city to return to its role as a sanctuary city.