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Obamacare Repeal Bill Passes House, Goes to Obama's Desk for Likely Veto

Following their midwinter recess, Republicans in Congress moved to send a bill repealing President Barack Obama's signature health care law to the White House on Wednesday.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: Commonwealth Confirms Default on Certain Bonds

The Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority (PRIFA) failed to transfer funds to its bond trustee on Jan. 1 debt.

Oregon Militia Leader Compares Himself to Rosa Parks, Claims Holy Mission

Ammon Bundy, the man spearheading an armed occupation of a federal building in Oregon, caused a stirred on Wednesday when he reportedly compared himself to civil rights icon Rosa Parks.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Names Latina Herminia Palacio as Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Dr. Herminia Palacio, a Cuban American public health official ,as his new deputy mayor for health and human services.

North Korea Hydrogen Bomb Test: Marco Rubio Blames Clinton, Obama

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio has criticized Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama for North Korea's experimentation with a hydrogen bomb.

Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly Denies Knowledge of Deleted Emails

Former New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly insisted that emails stored on his official computer were unintentionally deleted when he left his office in 2013. He has been accused of deleting the e-mails in order to cover up a quota system within the NYPD.

Drug Raid in Spain Yields 3 Tons of Cocaine, Nets Britons, Dutch Drug Smugglers

Spanish police raided a hideout in the town of Galicia in Malaga province of Spain. It was a successful drug bust operation which yielded three tons of the highly prohibited drug substance known as cocaine.

Major US Airlines Hike Fares Amid Justice Department Investigation

The major U.S. airlines seem to be leading the way as prices increase in air fare throughout the country. The industry-wide hike come as the U.S. Justice Department is investigating the possibility of the carriers conspiring to keep the costs of air travel high.

Bernie Sanders Taunts Donald Trump Over Anti-Chinese Remarks on Climate Change

Bernie Sanders recently mocked Donald Trump's crude views on climate change. The Vermont senator also vowed to break up the country's largest banks and insurance companies if he is elected president.

FBI Wants Public Help to Complete Timeline Gap of San Bernardino Attack

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking the help of the public in completing the timeline gap of the San Bernardino attack that killed 14 people last Dec. 2, 2015. Agents are trying to find the unknown whereabouts of the shooters for 18 minutes just a couple hours after the incident.

Affluenza Teen and Mother Fighting Extradition to U.S. From Mexico

Texas teenager Ethan Couch and his mother Tonya Couch, who were arrested last week in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, are both facing extradition to the U.S. after Ethan allegedly killed four people in a wreck in Texas back in 2013.

US Raids Target Central American Immigrants; Advocates Urge to Keep Doors Closed

In light of the emerging immigration raids by the Obama administration targeting Central American Immigrants who crossed borders seeking political asylum and some juvenile visa, have been asked by consulates, activists and other legal advisers to keep their doors closed for immigration agents.

Colombia’s Ariadna Gutierrez Snubbing Steve Harvey? Embattled Host Releases First Statement After Controversial Miss Universe 2015 Blunder

Weeks after the controversial and embarrassing Miss Universe 2015 blunder on Dec. 20, highly-criticized host Steve Harvey broke his silence over the issue. During a radio interview on “The Steve Harvey Morning Show,” the 58-year-old TV personality recalled the happenings during the pageant’s coronation night. Harvey also revealed that in spite of his humility to reach out and talk to Miss Universe runner-up Ariadna Gutierrez of Colombia, the beauty queen is still giving him a cold shoulder.

‘Sister Wives’ Robyn Brown Tweets Excitement to Welcome new Baby; TLC Series Season 7 to End Family’s Polygamous Lifestyle?

“Sister Wives” Season 7 is expected to return on air this 2016 but no definite date has been announced. So, as we wait for more updates about TLC’s controversial series, Robyn Brown, one of wives in Kody’s polygamous family has recently tweeted about her excitement on welcoming her new baby just two days before her due date.

El Niño Storm Brings Heavy Rainfall in Southern California

The first major El Niño storm of the season hit Southern California on Tuesday and brought heavy rainfall, which led to flooding in numerous roadways.

Bob Menendez Pens Letter to Obama on 'Failed State in the Waiting' Venezuela

Venezuela installed its latest democratically elected legislators into its National Assembly on Tuesday, but U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez still has concerns about Venezuela's leadership.

From 'Good Step' to 'Power Grab': Tearful Obama's Gun Executive Action Draws Partisan Reactions

Following President Barack Obama’s executive action announcement on gun reforms, the response, as expected, fell on partisan lines.

Walter Scott Shooting: Ex-Cop Michael Slager Released on $500,000 Bond

Michael Slager, a former North Charleston police officer charged with fatally shooting an unarmed black man in the back last year, was released from jail on Monday after posting bond.

Puerto Rico Readies Lawsuits Following Default

Puerto Rico's government is readying for the legal fallout from its latest default on debt payments, with Gov. Alejandro García Padilla noting that the U.S. territory is trying to anticipate potential lawsuits but admitting that it would be "very hard (to be) 100 percent prepared."

Bernie Sanders Takes on Wall Street in New York, Says 'Greed Is Not Good'

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders delivered a passionate speech in New York on Tuesday, taking on Wall Street and rival candidate Hillary Clinton.