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Politicians Embroiled in Gun Control Debate Following Response to San Bernardino Shooting

The recent mass shooting in San Bernardino has sparked a social media frenzy over the issue of gun control, after politicians tweeted their "thoughts and prayers" to the families of the victims.

2016 Democratic Race: Labor Secretary Tom Perez Endorses Hillary Clinton

2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton scored another major endorsement from a third member of President Barack Obama's cabinet.

Immigration Reform News: GOP Iowa State Senator Suggests Executing Some Undocumented Immigrant Felons

Iowa State Sen. Mark Chelgren is under fire from both Democrats and Republicans for suggesting that immigrants should be executed if they commit a felony and then re-enter the U.S. illegally.

All Military Positions Open to Women, Says Defense Secretary

Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced on Thursday that all U.S. combat jobs will now be open to women.

Video Shows Violent Shooting of Black Man by San Francisco Police [Watch]

San Francisco police shot and killed a knife-wielding man in the Bayview District on Wednesday. San Francisco police shot and killed a knife-wielding man in the Bayview District on Wednesday.

Obama: Special Forces in Syria Do Not Contradict 'No Boots' Commitment

President Barack Obama insisted on Thursday that his decision to deploy special forces to the Middle East in the fight against the terror organization ISIS does not mean that the United States would embark on any operation similar to the 2003 invasion of Iraq

San Bernardino Mass Shooting Update: Shooters Identified, President Obama Says 'Possible This Was Terrorist-Related'

Authorities have identified the two suspects involved in the San Bernardino massacre on Wednesday, the deadliest U.S. mass shooting since the Sandy Hook killings in 2012.

Donald Trump Touts 'Great Genes,' Vows to Release Medical Records

The prospect of front-runner Donald Trump capturing the Republican nomination seems to be becoming less and less far-fetched, and the real estate tycoon, mimicking a step traditionally taken by top-tier candidates, now plans to release his medical records to show voters he is fit to serve as president.

2015 Democratic Poll: Bernie Sanders Is Democrats' Best General Election Pick

In hypothetical matchups with Republicans, Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders is faring better than the party's front-runner Hillary Clinton, a new national poll revealed.

Justice for Laquan McDonald News: Missing Audio, Video Footage Raises Concern in Chicago Shooting

Although public outrage over the police shooting and handling of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald has led Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to fire Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, protesters are still demanding answers to important questions surrounding this case.

Disabled Man Assaulted, Attackers Post Footage on Facebook

Two men robbed and assaulted a disabled man on Sunday, posting footage of the incident on the victim's Facebook account afterward.

E Coli Outbreak News: FDA Issues E coli Recall to Walmart, Target, Starbucks

The Food and Drug Administration has recalled over 150,000 products in light of an E. coli outbreak that has spread to more than a dozen states.

Visa Waiver Reforms: Bipartisan Senate Bill Boosts Visa Waiver Program Process for Foreign Travelers

The Paris terror attacks have caused a bipartisan effort to reform the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which may affect two Spanish-speaking countries.

New Hampshire Cop Pays for Thief's Stolen Groceries in Order to Save Child's Birthday

In spite of the ongoing national protests against police misconduct and cover-ups, a New Hampshire police officer has proven that there are still a lot of good cops left in the U.S.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Donate 99 Percent of Net Worth to Charity

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg declared that he and his wife Priscilla Chan will donate 99 percent of their Facebook shares to charity over the course of their lives.

Tamir Rice Cop Shooting: 'Show Me Your Hands,' Rookie Cop Says He Yelled Before Shooting

For the first time, the Cleveland Police officers involved in the 2014 shooting death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice are speaking out.

Justice For Laquan McDonald News: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Fires Police Chief

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel answered the call of angry protesters on Tuesday by firing Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy in wake of the public outrage over the police shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.

Hllary Clinton Campaign: Chelsea Clinton to Host Fundraiser

Chelsea Clinton, the 35-year-old daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton, is set to take a more active role in her mother's presidential campaign and is set to host her first fundraiser later this month.

Racial Discrimination Today: Massachusetts Bank to Refund Latino, Black Borrowers in DOJ Settlement

More than 500 Hispanic and African-American borrowers will receive refunds from Massachusetts community bank which the U.S. Department of Justice had accused of charging minority clients more than their white counterparts.

Obama Climate Change Plan: House Votes to Block Obama's Federal Climate Change Regulations

The House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to block President Barack Obama's sweeping climate change regulations just hours after he pledged to take action in the fight against global warming before a conference of world leaders in Paris.