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Bernie Sanders Lands Major Union Endorsement From Communications Workers of America

Sen. Bernie Sanders scored a major endorsement for his bid in the Democratic presidential race on Thursday from the Communications Workers of America (CWA) union.

Teenage Girls Arrested for Conspiring Attack on Denver High School

Two 16-year-old girls were taken into custody after allegedly conspiring to kill their classmates and staff members at their suburban Denver high school on Tuesday.

Cuba, US Relations Today: Obama Commemorates Renewed Cuban Relations

Thursday marked one year since President Barack Obama announced the renewed diplomatic relations with Cuba.

San Bernardino Shooter's Friend Facing Charges for Buying Assault Rifles Used in Attack

A friend of the man who opened fire at an office party in San Bernardino earlier this month is expected to face criminal charges.

Laquan McDonald Shooting News Update: Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke Indicted on Murder Charges

Disgraced Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke has been indicted on six accounts of first-degree murder stemming from the October 2014 shooting death of teenager Laquan McDonald.

'Affluenza' Teen Ethan Couch Wanted For Violating Probation

Texas authorities issued a warrant for the arrest of Ethan Couch, the infamous rich teenager who was sentenced to 10 years of probation after he killed four people in a drunk driving accident and his lawyers argued that he was a victim of "affluenza."

Martin Shkreli Arrested for Securites Fraud

Martin Shkreli, the infamous drug company executive known for raising the price of a life-saving drug to absurd costs, is in the news once again after he was arrested at his Manhattan home Thursday on suspicion of securities fraud.

President Obama Welcomes Iraqi Refugee, 30 New American Citizens

President Barack Obama offered a warm welcome to more than 30 new citizens, including an Iraq refugee, at a naturalization ceremony in Washington on Tuesday. He also rebuffed calls to close American borders in light of recent terror attacks, declaring that it would be un-American for the nation to close its doors to those fleeing war.

High School Graduation Rates Hit New Record High, Latino Graduation Rate Increases

American high school students are graduating at higher rates, including U.S. Latinos. American high school students are graduating at higher rates, including U.

Healthcare.gov Deadline Extended: 'Unprecedented' Demand Extends Obamacare's December Deadline

Due to “unprecedented demand,” the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) extended the December deadline of Healthcare.gov.

Government Shutdown 2015: Congress to Vote on $1.1 Trillion Spending Bill on Friday

Before Congress goes on its holiday hiatus, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on a long-term federal spending bill on Friday and year-end tax on Thursday to prevent a government shutdown.

LA Schools Closing: LAPD Chief Defends Decision, Officials Reopen LA Schools After Hoax Terror Threat

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck defended the decision to shut down the L.A. school system on Tuesday over a sensational terror threat that was later deemed a hoax.

San Bernardino Shooter Tashfeen Malik Sent Facebook Messages Pledging Jihad Support

U.S. officials have discovered that one of the San Bernardino shooters told a small group of Pakistani friends in 2012 and 2014 that she supported Islamic jihad in at least two private Facebook messages.

GOP Debate 2015 Recap: Lindsey Graham Controls Terrorism-Focused 'Undercard' Debate

Donald Trump and terrorism were the main talking points during the latest "undercard" Republican presidential primary debate on Tuesday.

Government Shutdown 2015: Congress Nears Completion of $1.1 Trillion Spending Bill to Avert Shutdown

Congressional leaders seemed optimistic that lawmakers would be able to pass a long-term federal spending bill and year-end tax this week in order to avert a government shutdown.

Liberal Latino Groups Lash Out Against 'Traitors' Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio

Liberal Latino organizations are calling for Latino voters to drop support for presidential candidates Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, labeling the Republican senators "traitors" to their Cuban American heritage.

Michelle Obama Buying President Workout Gear for Christmas, Giving Sasha and Malia Cash

First Lady Michelle Obama let the cat out of the bag when she was asked about the gifts she plans to give her family for Christmas.

LAPD Police Shooting: Deputies Shoot Armed Black Man 33 Times

Los Angeles police are under fire after video surfaced of two deputies fatally shooting an armed African American man more than 30 times over the weekend.

2 Children Found Dead in Northern California Storage Unit

Two children were found dead in a storage unit in northern California, police said on Monday. Two children were found dead in a storage unit in northern California, police said on Monday.

Los Angeles Public Schools Closed After Hoax Terror Threat

After receiving a credible terror threat, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) decided to close all of its campuses as a precautionary measure. After several hours, it was detemined the threat was a hoax.