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US Supreme Court Again Weighs Minors' Life Sentences Without Parole

The Supreme Court this week is set to consider whether its decision to strike down automatic life sentences with no chance of release for teenage killers should apply retroactively, a decision that could determine the fate of hundreds of inmates whose convictions are final.

Election 2016: Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio Trailing Donald Trump Among Florida's Latino Voters

Despite being popular Spanish-speaking Florida politicians, neither Jeb Bush nor Marco Rubio has managed to take lead among Republican voters or Latino voters in their home state in the 2016 presidential race.

Shark Attack Survivor Says He Can't Wait to Surf Again After Losing Leg in Hawaii

Despite losing most of his leg in a shark attack in Hawaii, a 25-year-old surfer says he is determined to ride the waves once again.

Ben Carson Called Liar by Former Patient: 'I Regret Ever Meeting Him'

A former patient of retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson called him a "liar" and says she regrets having him operate on her brain tumor when she was just nine years old in 1995.

Jersey Devil Sighting: Mysterious Winged Creature Spotted in Galloway?

A new sighting of the Jersey Devil has again emerged at the Galloway Golf Course. It's nothing new when news about some paranormal sighting is being spotted along the New Jersey Pinelands, but it's a different story when the Jersey Devil allegedly makes it way to the area of Galloway.

Cecil The Lion Killer Update: Zimbabwe Will Not Press Charges Against Walter Palmer

New developments recently came up regarding the highly criticized killing of Zimbabwe's famed lion named Cecil. Apparently, the government of Zimbabwe on Monday announced that they will not be charging Walter Palmer, the dentist and hunter who killed Cecil.

Sex Toys on Campus: UT Austin Students Protesting Concealed Weapons on Campus Will Carry Dildos Instead

In August 2016 , Texas will join states like Colorado and Kansas and allow its citizens to carry concealed weapons on public university campuses. The news frustrated parents, professors, and students alike. At the University of Texas in Austin it has sparked an protest involving dildos.

Hundreds Rally in Mississippi Against Confederate Emblem on State Flag

Some 400 people rallied in Jackson, Mississippi, on Sunday to demand that the Magnolia State change its flag to erase the Confederate battle emblem from its official banner.

Martin Luther King Monument to be Built at Stone Mountain Near Atlanta

Plans have been made to erect a Martin Luther King monument atop Atlanta's Stone Mountain. Plans have been made to erect a Martin Luther King monument atop Atlanta's Stone Mountain.

Syrian Refugee Crisis: Donald Trump ISIS 'Trojan Horse' Among Dispaced Syrians

Wealthy Middle Eastern nations -- and not the United States -- should protect the thousands of refugees who are fleeing the civil war in Syria, many of whom could be ISIS sympathizers, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump claimed on Sunday.

Immigration Reform News: Georgia DREAMers Petition State Supreme Court on In-State College Tuition

A group of 39 undocumented students, who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children, is petitioning the Georgia Supreme Court to grant them access to in-state tuition at colleges and universities within the state.

CNN Democratic Debate October 2015: Democrats to Face Off in First Debate

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley will face each other Tuesday night on CNN on the first Democratic debate for the party’s presidential nomination. Two other candidates will join them on the stage; however, many see this as a battle between the former secretary of state and the Vermont senator.

Jason Rezaian Verdict: Washington Post Journalist Sentenced by Iranian Court, Will US Act?

A Washington Post reporter has been jailed in Iran and convicted on charges of espionage in a trial that ended two months ago.

Columbus Day 2015: Many American Cities Replace 'Columbus Day' With 'Indigenous People's Day'

The holiday marking the continent's discovery - "Columbus Day" to most Americans and "Día de la Raza" in many Spanish-speaking nations - is increasingly being celebrated as "Indigenous Peoples Day" by jurisdictions across the United States.

House Speaker Race: Texas Republican Rep. Bill Flores Throws Hat in Speakership Contest

Bill Flores, a three-term congressman from central Texas, on Monday announced that he was hoping to replace outgoing House Speaker John Boehner - which would make the 61-year-old second in the U.S. presidential line of succession.

DNC Debate: Tuesday's Debate the First of Many Key Dates

The more than a dozen GOP White House hopefuls already have two debates under their belts, but Tuesday's encounter will mark the first such event for Democratic contenders.

Dell Agrees to Buy Data Storage Provider EMC for $67 Billion

EMC helps companies store massive amounts of data. Dell will purchase data storage provider EMC for $67 billion, the company announced on Monday. The big announcement for Dell is part of the company's strategy to become a big player in business computing.

Hillary Clinton Email Scandal Update: Obama Says Clinton Made Mistake, but National Security Unharmed

Hillary Clinton made a mistake when she used a private email server to conduct government business, but the then-secretary of state did not threaten national security, President Barack Obama said in a "60 Minutes" interview that aired on CBS on Sunday.

Op-Ed: Latinos and the First Presidential Democratic Debate

On Wednesday, October 13th, the Democratic National Committee will be holding its first Presidential debate of the year in La Vegas. Given the importance their candidates seem to be giving the Latino voter, one wonders how they will be addressing this community's most pressing issues.

'Apple News Isn't Supported In Your Current Region' - App Disabled in Communist Nation

In a move that defers to the strict media control exhibited in China, Apple has disabled its news app in the communist nation.