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Latino Intellectuals, Congressional Lawmakers Accuse Donald Trump of Xenophobia

Author Junot Díaz, actor Diego Luna, filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu and dozens of other Latino cultural figures on Tuesday slammed Donald Trump for what they described as the GOP presidential candidate's "xenophobia."

Yale University SAE Fraternity Chapter Accused of Rejecting Black Students From Enterting Halloween Party

The Yale University chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) is being accused of turning away students of color away from their off-campus Halloween party in New Haven, Connecticut on Friday.

First Latino PAC Endorses Four 2016 Latino Congressional Candidates

The first Latino-led and Latino-focused political action committee (PAC) endorsed its first Latino 2016 candidates for Congress.

Voters in Ohio Deciding Whether to Legalize Marijuana in the State

Issue No. 3 in Ohio has been gaining a lot of attention recently as it is also known as the legalization of recreational use of marijuana. Tuesday's vote resulted in rejecting the ballot measure that would have finally permitted marijuana to be sold in stores and used personally even without medical issues.

Uber Driver Attack Video Leads to Taco Bell Executive Losing Job [Watch]

A Taco Bell executive who assaulted an Uber driver in Costa Mesa, California has lost his job with the fast food company.

Democratic Presidential Race: New Hillary Clinton Ads Focus on Gun Control [Watch]

Hillary Clinton's latest ad in the key early-primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire focuses squarely on gun control, an issue that separates the former secretary of state from her closest Democratic challenger, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Transgender Student Must Get Access to Locker Room, Education Department Rules

An Illinois school district may face sanctions over its refusal to let a female transgender student use the girls' locker room, a decision the U.S. Department of Education says constitutes a violation of federal anti-discrimination laws.

Immigration Reform News: White House Slams New Speaker Paul Ryan Over Recent Immigration Remarks

The White House blasted newly appointed House Speaker Paul Ryan for closing the door on the idea of working with President Barack Obama to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

Immigration News Today: Prolonged Detention, Lack of Legal Access at Detention Center

Immigrant-rights groups published a report on the largest immigration detention center in the U.S., detailing many allegations of abuse.

2016 Presidential Race: Obama Pokes Fun at GOP Candidates at Democratic Fundraiser

President Barack Obama used his appearance at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser held in New York on Monday to poke fun at Republicans in general and the GOP's White House hopefuls vying to succeed him.

Anonymous Denies Involvement With Hacker Who 'Incorrectly Outed' Mayors, Senators as KKK Members

The hacker collective known as Anonymous has announced that it was not involved in the data leak of phone numbers and email addresses that allegedly belong to KKK members, which includes a Kentucky major and an Indiana senator.

President Obama Highlights His Criminal Justice Reform Platform in New Jersey

President Barack Obama traveled to New Jersey on Monday where he outlined his platform for criminal justice reform along with new efforts to help rehabilitate former prisoners into becoming productive members of society.

Police Find Needles in Halloween Candy Given to Children Trick-or-Treating

Parents should be extra cautious before letting their children finish off their left over Halloween candy in light of multiple reports of trick-or-treaters finding sharp objects in their candy in Pennsylvania, Minnesota and New Jersey.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Denounces Trump's SNL Gig

Latino lawmakers and organizations are strengthening their opposition to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s scheduled hosting appearance on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”

Rachel Dolezal Interview: Controversial Figure Admits She Was Born White on ‘The Real’ [Watch]

Rachel Dolezal has finally admitted she was born “white.” Rachel Dolezal, who embroiled the nation over the quesion of her race earlier this year, finally admitted on Monday that she was born white.

Shark Attacks, Bites Florida Woman Off Atlantic Coast

A 27-year old woman was attacked by a shark off the Florida coast in Cocoa Beach on Sunday. A shark attacked a woman off the Florida coast in Cocoa Beach on Sunday.

Central Arizona Earthquakes Hit Cities 160 Miles Apart

Central Arizona was jolted by a series of earthquakes Sunday night, with tremors felt in cities as wide as 160 miles apart.

Fred Thompson Dead at 73: Former US Senator, 'Law & Order' Actor Passes Away

Former U.S. Senator Fred D. Thompson passed away at the age of 73 on Saturday in Nashville. Former U. S. Senator Fred D. Thompson passed away at the age of 73 on Saturday in Nashville.

2016 Presidential Race: Jeb Bush Says Marco Rubio Has 'Given Up' on Fighting for People in DC

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush doubled down on his attack against his 2016 rival Marco Rubio for his record of missing Senate votes, which Bush says is a sign that Rubio has "given up" on Congress.

USS Rafael Peralta Christened, First US Warship Named for Mexican-Born Marine [Watch]

U.S. Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta's sacrifice for the nation was honored on Saturday when the Navy named their newest guided-missile destroyer after fallen hero.