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Laquan McDonald Police Shooting News: Chicago Police Claimed Teen Was 'Swinging' Knife in 'An Aggressive' Manner

The Chicago Police Department released documents late Friday evening from the investigation of the police shooting of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, which reveal drastic differences in what officers said took place during the shooting compared to what is actually seen in video footage.

‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ News: Bernie Sanders Scheduled to Appear Next Tuesday

Next week, "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" will be hosting the biggest rising star in the presidential race for the Democratic nomination, Bernie Sanders. See the details here watch Sanders Impersonation of Larry David.

Relative Says San Bernardino Shooter, Syed Rizwan Farook, Was A 'Bad Person,' Not Religious Extremist

A relative of one of the San Bernardino shooters described his brother-in-law as "a bad person" who committed "a personal act" that is not tied to Islam.

Immigration Reform News Today: 84 City, Council Officials Urge Supreme Court to Review DAPA Lawsuit

Dozens of city and county officials have joined the call for the U.S. Supreme Court to review the lawsuit blocking President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions.

Statue of Labor Activists Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta Erected in Napa, California

Bronze sculptures of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta were erected above a pizzeria Wednesday morning in downtown Napa, California.

Obama vs. Donald Trump: 'You Can't Build A Border Wall' to Stop Climate Change, Says President

President Barack Obama took a jab at 2016 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who continues to advocate for building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border as a solution to the immigration crisis in America.

Toddler Smoking Marijuana Video Sparks Investigation in Chicago

Chicago detectives are investigating a video that appears to show a toddler being encouraged to smoke marijuana.

George Zimmerman Twitter Account Suspended After Rant About Girlfriend Sleeping With 'Dirty Muslim'

Twitter suspended the account of George Zimmerman, after the self-admitted killer of Florida teen Trayvon Martin, after he launched into an angry tirade targeting an ex-girlfriend he accused of sleeping with a Muslim.

Gun Control Debate: Latino US Senators Explain Gun Stance After Senate's Gun Regulation Measures Fail

The U.S. Senate voted against strengthening gun measures on Thursday, and three legislative body's three Latino senators explained their votes.

San Bernardino Shooters News: GOP Sens. Ted Cruz, Jeff Sessions Demand to See Shooters Immigration Records

In the wake of the mass shooting in California on Dec. 2, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz is calling for the Obama administration to release the immigration records of the San Bernardino shooters.

Black Lives Matter Protesters Shot: 3 White Men, 1 Asian Man Charged, Allegedly Shooting 5 Black Protesters

Four men have been charged in connection to the shooting that took place at a Black Lives Matter protest last week that left five people wounded.

San Bernardino Shooting Update: Democratic Presidential Candidates Call for More Gun Control After Calif. Shooting

Democratic presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O'Malley have called for new gun regulations in the aftermath of the San Bernardino shooting that killed 14 and injured 17 individuals.

No Child Left Behind Act 2015: Revisions Approved by House of Representatives

After years of national debate and protest over the No Child Left Behind law, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to significantly scale back the federal government's role in U.S. public schools.

Senate Republicans Vote To Repeal Obamacare, Defund Planned Parenthood

The U.S. Senate voted to defund Planned Parenthood and repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on Thursday.

US Gun Sales on Black Friday Increased, FBI Claims

The FBI recently revealed that the 2015 Black Friday set another record of the highest number of gun sales, a record previously held after the Sandy Hook incident in 2012.

Super Bowl 2016: Coldplay Picked for Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show?

Reports that Coldplay will be performing at the upcoming Super Bowl 50 at the halftime show brought about mixed reactions since the Chris Martin-led band and their music are considered soft rock. However, reports remain as rumors while other artists like Bruno Mars are also being speculated to perform.

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.